I finished a great set of books that I borrowed from my sweet mother-in-law a few weeks ago. They are by Christian author Colleen Coble, who was a new author for me. I will definitely look for more of her books, as I really enjoyed these! I think these will probably always be my favorite of hers though, since the subject matter is one I love – dogs. The main character – Bree Nicholls – has a search and rescue dog named Samson. I fell instantly in love with Samson! What a magnificent dog, and I loved reading about him, about Bree, her family and friends, and the plots that Mrs Coble wove in these three books. I’d go so far as to call them a Christian version of a cozy mystery, as there was a bit of mystery and suspense to each one. Whether it is kidnapping, murder, an unexplained death, something is always happening in the small town of Rock Harbor, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I got totally caught up in their stories and really enjoyed them. I hated to see them end, which is always a sign that I love the books and characters.
I also discovered that not only does Colleen Coble have her own website (www.colleencoble.com), but she also contributes to a Christian writers blog called “Girls Write Out“. The group posting here includes Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter and Diann Hunt. It’s become a new favorite place to lurk and read. 🙂
For the record, that makes 93 books read so far this year, for a total of 27,611 pages. Up next is a cooking themed cozy mystery by another new-to-me author, Miranda Bliss. The book is called “Cooking Up Murder” and is the start of another series. After I finish this one, I’m going to read the next in the Cedar Cove series for me, #6 (6 Rainier Drive) by Debbie Macomber. I’m trying to be good and work on series I have already started, even though I have tons of other books I want to read, and lots more new series I want to start. I hope to find some time soon to make a separate page here on my blog to track all of the series books that I have started, completed, and also hope to read in the future. One day… one day!
Happy Reading!
Thanks Stacy – more books to add to my ever-growing list! They sound good.
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Sounds like a great series! I’m struggling through Janet Evanovitch’s One for the Money. I guess she’s just not for me.
I’m going to have to add these to my TBR pile. You’ve piqued my interest with your description of them.
I’ve seen her books and hummed and hawwed over them because she is a new author for me too. Sounds like I will have to give her books a try!
Did you have a goal for how many books/pages to read this year, or do you just document what you did read?
I’ll have to add that author to my “to read” list. I’ve yet to read the Macomber series, though I’ve read and loved many of her other books. Way to go on all your reading! I’m going to check out the blog you mentioned too. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow- thats alot of books it is a good thing you borrow or check them out of the library or you would have no room in your house.
I love it when I just bond with a character- it is sad when the story ends, lots of times I still think of them in other adventures.
Ninety-three…go, girl, go!!! Oh, how I wish I could get that much read!
I’ve never heard of this author. I’ll have to check her out.
Thanks for sharing this series. I’ve never heard of it. I l also love dogs so I bet I’d love these! I wish I could say I’ve read 93 books. I do hope to read more now that I’m simplifying some things in my life. You’re always such an inspiration with your reading habits!
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