Nicole Baart lives in a small town in Iowa and is the mother of three young sons. After the adoption of her second son from Ethiopia, Nicole discovered a deep passion for global issues and co-founded a non-profit organization, One Body One Hope, that works alongside a church and orphanage in Monrovia, Liberia. An accomplished novelist, she was a 2009 Christy Award finalist for fiction.
Bad Tourists (2024) Caro Carver "In Bad Tourists, Caro Carver expertly blends a locked room mystery with a story about midlife, female friendship, and trust. The result is a propulsive page-turner of a thriller that delivers enough twists to keep readers off-balance and desperately turning pages. It's fresh, dark, and totally unexpected - guaranteed to be a summer blockbuster!"
The Wild Between Us (2023) Amy Hagstrom "The Wild Between Us is a taut, engrossing story about searching for lost people and lost love... Part thriller and part tender love story, this novel will find resonance with a wide array of readers."
To Catch a Storm (2023) Mindy Mejia "To Catch a Storm is a breathless tempest of a thriller. I was swept away by the nonstop action and utterly invested in Mindy Mejia's rich, believable cast of characters. With deep compassion and insight, Mejia weaves seemingly contradictory worldviews (that of a physicist and psychic) into a captivating and timely story that hits all the right notes. An outstanding read."
The Woman in the Castello (2023) Kelsey James "Cinematic and spooky, there is something for everyone in this gripping historical novel that expertly blends a love story with family drama and a twist of suspense. Readers will be swept up in the glamorous--and sometimes grungy--1960s movie scene, and the magnificent setting is sure to inspire many a trip to Italy. A delight for the senses and a truly entertaining story!"
An Unthinkable Thing (2022) Nicole Lundrigan "I read An Unthinkable Thing with my heart in my throat. Nicole Lundrigan masterfully sets the stage with a nostalgic late-1950s backdrop, then ratchets up the tension as she slowly reveals that nothing is quite what it seems. This slow burn mystery builds to an inferno that will keep readers riveted until the final, satisfying page. Five enthusiastic stars!"
In the Blink of an Eye (2019) Jesse Blackadder "A heart-wrenching,beautifully told story about tragedy and the slow journey toward hope. As Finn, Bridget, and Jarrah wade through their grief, readers will find themselves surprised by moments of grace. This story will linger long after the last page is turned."
True Places (2019) Sonja Yoerg "In True Places, Sonja Yoerg has crafted a story both tender and triumphant. As Iris and Suzanne begin their journey toward healing and hope, readers will be swept along in the gorgeous narrative and fall in love with the artfully drawn characters plucked from real life. This beautifully told, heartwarming tale will find a home in the heart of anyone who is familiar with love and loss—and the promise that even when it seems impossible, life will brim with joy again."
The Line Between (2019) (Line Between , book 1) Tosca Lee "The perfect blend of spellbinding and heart stopping, The Line Between is an absolute must-read. Tosca whips up a thriller that is emotionally wrenching yet utterly believable, the kind of story that is sure to leave readers breathless and begging for more."
The Trailing Spouse (2018) Jo Furniss "Wildly exotic and compulsively readable, The Trailing Spouse is a thrilling story of trust and betrayal. When Amanda Bonham’s luxurious life begins to unravel in a storm of deceit and growing mistrust, she discovers that her seemingly perfect marriage may indeed be nothing more than a gilded cage. Tension builds as Amanda races the clock to uncover the secrets her husband is hiding, and the explosive conclusion will leave readers breathless."
Heart Land (2018) Kimberly Stuart "A tender, funny book that hits all the right notes... This endearing, beautifully told story will leave readers hope-filled and convinced of the power of the human spirit."
It Ends With Her (2018) Brianna Labuskes "It Ends With Her is a gritty, riveting, roller-coaster ride of a book. Brianna Labuskes has created a layered, gripping story around a cast of characters that readers will cheer for. Her crisp prose and quick plot kept me reading with my heart in my throat. Highly recommended for fans of smart thrillers with captivating heroines."
No One Ever Asked (2018) Katie Ganshert "Emotionally resonant and brimming with hope, No One Ever Asked is an intimate portrayal of a community in chaos. As Katie Ganshert employs alternating perspectives and vastly different viewpoints, she dives deep into fraught themes of race, adoption, social justice, infidelity, friendship, and more. This gripping story is written with sensitivity and grace, and it will stay with readers long after the final page is turned. A heart-changing, transformative work!"
The Vanishing Year (2016) Kate Moretti "The Vanishing Year is the perfect mix of pulse-pounding action and exquisite prose. The complex, unpredictable plot and Kate's layered, multidimensional characters kept me hooked until the very last satisfying page. This book is sure to be one of this year's most talked about thrillers!"
