Ten Authors I Haven't Read—But Want To

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There is never enough time to read all the books that catch my eye. I wish there was! Here are some authors that I have never read, but whose works I plan to read eventually. For most of them, I already have their books on my shelves or on my Kindle. As Eliza says at the end of Hamilton, "It's only a matter of time." Someday you'll see those reviews here. 🙂

I'm listing these ladies in alphabetical order by last name. Maybe one of them will pique your interest and you'll add them to your TBR too!

Amanda Barratt
I've only heard the most excellent things about Amanda's writing, and I love the eras she sets her stories in.

Lindsay A. Franklin
Once upon a time I sat next to Lindsay at the awards banquet where The Story Peddler won Debut Novel of the Year . . . and it's been on my TBR ever since!

Grace Hitchcock
Grace writes both suspense and romance in the historical genre, and they all look alluring in their own way.

Denise Hunter
I have one particular friend who gives me grief for never having read Denise Hunter. I own several of her books and the covers are always so beautiful . . . one of these days!

Christina Suzann Nelson
Christina's books always look interesting and thought-provoking, and they come highly recommended.

  Jolina Petersheim
When How the Light Gets In came out, everyone was talking about it. It's on my Kindle, just waiting for me to read it and talk about it!

  Joanna Davidson Politano
From everything I've gathered, Joanna writes Victorian stories filled with mystery and emotion. I don't see anything I wouldn't like there!

  Susan L. Tuttle
Susan's contemporary romance novels look like they showcase storylines that are both fun and deep, which is a great combo.

  Marylu Tyndall
I confess, I'm really curious to read a Christian fiction pirate story. Here's to more adventures on the high seas!

  Jaime Jo Wright
Though these stories look a little more dark and mysterious than my usual reads, I can't stop collecting them for when the mood strikes.

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"Lavender and Lace" by Tara Grace Ericson

Lavender Bloom is the quiet sister. The one more comfortable behind the computer. She runs the social marketing for her family's farm as well as her personal fashion blog. Her heart longs to share her faith more with her audience, but that doesn't fit with the rest of the content on her blog. But she shares her thoughts with her internet boyfriend, a fellow writer she's grown close to, even though they've agreed to stay anonymous. Still, it feels like what they share is real, and she's beginning to think there might be a future with WillWriteForTacos if they ever meet in person.

Emmett Drake is head over heels for WordsInBloom. Unfortunately, he has no idea what her real name is or where she lives. His latest novel isn't coming together as well as he would like, and it adds insult to injury when his publisher insists he begins using social media. He didn't start writing in order to put his private life in front of everyone. But they hire a professional to help him, so maybe the process won't be quite so painful.

Except the professional they hire is a fashion blogger, and Emmett can't believe someone who puts such a focus on flippant things would have any kind of depth. And he tells her so.

When she's thoroughly insulted by author E.M. Drake, Lavender turns to WillWriteForTacos for comfort. They agree to meet in person . . . and if you've seen You've Got Mail, you've got a good idea about what follows.

This is my favorite Bloom Sisters novel so far! Of course I love that the protagonists are both authors, but the discussion about social media and appearances is so, so good. It's a much-needed topic in the world today. We can all hide behind screens, or we can assume that people who put themselves out there are doing it for the wrong reasons. Both Lavender and Emmett have room to grow, and room to accept each other with grace. Such a great story!

Of course it helps that You've Got Mail is one of my favorite films, too. If you haven't read this book yet, don't wait! Go check it out now.