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message 1: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3860 comments Mod
The first three months of the year have passed quickly. What are your reading plans for this fourth month of the year?


message 2: by Karen (last edited Apr 30, 2025 08:44PM) (new)

Karen | 1310 comments My reading plans for April are focused on our monthly challenges and the Most Anticipated Lists challenge. Also potential for more books related to our 2Q challenges.

Ongoing Bible Studies & Devotionals:
Sweeter Than Chocolate(R) Grow Up Moving Past Spiritual Adolescence - A Flexible Inductive Study of Ephesians by Pam Gillaspie The One Year Salt and Light Devotional 365 Inspirations to Equip and Encourage You to Live Out Your Calling in the World by Chris Tiegreen The One Year Walk with God Devotional Wisdom from the Bible to Renew Your Mind by Chris Tiegreen The Heart of the Bible Explore the Power of Key Bible Passages by John F. MacArthur Jr. NLT Chronological Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition by Jews for Jesus

Currently Reading:
Cold Escape Five Christian Romantic Suspense Novels (Winter Shivers Christian Romantic Suspense Book 1) by Jerusha Agen Worth Fighting For by Pegg Thomas

Monthly challenges:
The Ranger's Reward (The American Brides Collection, #6) by Gabrielle Meyer Covert Amish Christmas (Love Inspired Suspense) by Mary Alford Amish Country Murder by Mary Alford Don't Close Your Eyes (Hallowed Halls #1) by Mary Alford The Last To Know (Hallowed Halls #2) by Mary Alford Seeking Evil (Hallowed Halls #3) by Mary Alford House Blend (Barks & Beans Cafe Cozy Mystery) by Heather Day Gilbert Code Trauma Extreme Measures Series 1.5 by Lynette Eason A Noble Rescuer (The Cornerstone Series #13) by K.R. Mattson A Noble Intent (Cornerstone Series #12) by Kendall Hoxsey A Noble Life A Snow White and Rose Red Retelling (Cornerstone Series #14) by C.K. Heartwing Anna's Tower by Pegg Thomas

Planned for Most Anticipated Lists:
Upon A Midnight Snow by Tari Faris You Can’t Slay Stuck Second Chance Christian Romance by Danyelle Scroggins Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson This Time Around by Denise Hunter Willow (The Metcalfes #2) by Ronie Kendig Range (The Metcalfes, #3) by Ronie Kendig Brooke (The Metcalfes Book 4) by Ronie Kendig Hunted (Fallout #2) by Lisa Harris Frequency (Fallout, #3) by Lisa Harris Deception (Fallout #4) by Lisa Harris Shattered (Fallout #5) by Lisa Harris Grave Consequences (Pennsylvania Parks, #3) by Elle E. Kay Bones On the Mountain (Mountain Protectors #1) by Mindy Steele Forged in Darkness (Forge Brothers Security) by Kendra Warden Ambush (Sanctuary #1) by Colleen Coble Welcome to the Honey B&B by Melody Carlson Storm Warning (Hidden Bay #1) by Elizabeth Goddard A Cowboy's Forever Faithful (Sweet View Ranch #1) by Jessie Gussman A Christmas at Hotel del Coronado (Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts Book 8) by Kathleen Denly Kidnapping Cold Case by Laura Scott Rocky Mountain Survival by Jane M. Choate Colorado Double Cross by Jennifer Pierce Tracking the Truth (Security Hounds Investigations #1) by Dana Mentink Witness Escape (Deputies of Anderson County, 5) by Sami A. Abrams Fugitive Search (Security Hounds Investigations, 2) by Dana Mentink Mountain Abduction Rescue by Darlene L. Turner Undercover Christmas Escape by Terri Reed There I Find Rest (Strawberry Sands Book 1) by Jessie Gussman There I Find Light (Strawberry Sands Beach Romance Book 7) (Strawberry Sands Beach Sweet Romance) by Jessie Gussman Life Flight (Extreme Measures, #1) by Lynette Eason Crossfire (Extreme Measures, #2) by Lynette Eason Countdown (Extreme Measures #4) by Lynette Eason Covert Takedown by Kathleen Tailer One Fine Day (Hearts Bend Collection, #1) by Rachel Hauck You'll Be Mine (Hearts Bend Collection, #2) by Rachel Hauck I'll Be Seeing You by Robin Lee Hatcher Lights Out (The SNAP Agency, #1) by Natalie Walters Present Danger (Rocky Mountain Courage, #1) by Elizabeth Goddard Deadly Target (Rocky Mountain Courage, #2) by Elizabeth Goddard Critical Alliance (Rocky Mountain Courage, #3) by Elizabeth Goddard Critical Error (Triumph Over Adversity, #2) by Lynn Shannon Final Refuge (Montana Secrets, #1) by Roxanne Rustand Framed in Death Valley (Desert Justice #1) by Dana Mentink

Hoping For:
Dark Deception (Defenders of Justice #2) by Nancy Mehl Aftermath (Fallout Series Book Six) by Lisa Harris Grave Secrets (Pennsylvania Parks Book 2) by Elle E. Kay The Prodigal (The Crimson Legacy Book 1) by Susan May Warren Mission Undercover (Rangers Under Fire #5) by Virginia Vaughan Sorority Cold Case (Love Inspired Suspense) by Jacquelin Thomas Targeted for Revenge (Smoky Mountain Defenders Book 1) by Karen Kirst Cold Case Revenge (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Book 6) by Jessica R. Patch Wyoming Ranch Ambush by Sommer Smith


FINISHED:
Helsinki Sunrise by Marion Ueckermann Grace and The Rancher by Mary Alford Unexpected Witness (Mountain Justice #1) by Penny Zeller Alaskan Rescue (Alaska K-9 Unit #1) by Terri Reed Shielding the Amish Witness (Love Inspired Suspense) by Mary Alford Survival (Fallout #1) by Lisa Harris Before the World Changed by Anna Grace Perilous Security Detail (Honor Protection Specialists, #2) by Elizabeth Goddard Fatal Forensic Investigation (Crisis Rescue Team, 1) by Darlene L. Turner Missing in Montana by Amity Steffen Deadly Treasure Hunt by Sommer Smith Holly's Noel by Elle E. Kay One Lilac Christmas (Lilac Historical #3) by Pamela Ferguson His Scottish War Bride (Lilac Historical #1) by Pamela Ferguson His French War Bride Normandy (Lilac Historical #2) by Pamela Ferguson A Paris Christmas (A Lilac Historical Romance Book 4) by Pamela Ferguson Agent-in-Training (Classified K-9 Unit, #0.5) by Terri Reed Marry Me by Mary Alford Dear Me (A Christmas Love Letter Novella) by Mary Alford Adventure Bible Read Through the Bible 8 Bible Stories for Early Readers (Level 2 I Can Read) by Zondervan Love Me Tender (A Second Chance Montana Romance) by Mary Alford Rescue Me (A Runaway Bride novella #4) by Mary Alford Sanctuary by Mary Alford Layers of the Truth by Mary Alford Past Sins by Mary Alford Out of the Storm (Beacons of Hope, #0.5) by Jody Hedlund The Chill Of An Early Fall (Amish Mountain Secrets #1) by Mary Alford Blackbird (Amish Mountain Secrets #2) by Mary Alford Finding God Faithful - Bible Study Book with Video Access A Study on the Life of Joseph by Kelly Minter Too Late (Tracking Danger #1) by Liz Bradford


message 3: by Leona (last edited Mar 31, 2025 04:37AM) (new)

Leona (mnleona) | 37 comments I plan to read books from each continent for a challenge from my local library which ends May 1. I have read Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (Tarzan, #11) by Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle by Edgar Rice Burroughs for Africa, Eggs in a Casket (Cackleberry Club, #5) by Laura Childs Eggs in a Casket by Laura Childsfor North America, and Treasures of Castle Rowley A Rowley Family Romance Novel by Matilda Lockwood Treasures of Castle Rowley: A Rowley Family Romance Novel by Matilda
Lockwood
for Europe.


message 4: by Missy (new)

Missy | 935 comments My April hopefuls:

The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold , The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan

Hidden Gem: TBD
Grab Bag: TBD
Genre (Civil War): TBD


message 5: by Michelle (last edited Apr 28, 2025 08:49PM) (new)

Michelle | 622 comments I'm currently reading:
Kansas Weddings Dear John/That Wilder Boy/Promising Angela (Heartsong Novella Collection) by Kim Vogel Sawyer

I plan to read:
The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner God’s Handmaiden by Gilbert Morris

Finished:
Always (The Lost Princesses, #0.5) by Jody Hedlund Hereafter (The Lost Princesses, #3) by Jody Hedlund Reckless Heart by Amy Clipston To Disguise the Truth (The Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency, #3) by Jen Turano Gideon's Gift (The Red Gloves, #1) by Karen Kingsbury Maggie's Miracle (Red Gloves, #2) by Karen Kingsbury False Security (Wilderness, Inc #3) by Elizabeth Goddard The Mapmaker's Secret Sweet wartime romance with a dash of intrigue (On Victory's Wings Book 2) by Jennifer Mistmorgan Five Days in Skye (MacDonald Family Trilogy, #1) by Carla Laureano The Choice (Lancaster County Secrets #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher The Waiting (Lancaster County Secrets, #2) by Suzanne Woods Fisher The Search (Lancaster County Secrets, #3) by Suzanne Woods Fisher Anything but Plain by Suzanne Woods Fisher Fugitive Search (Security Hounds Investigations, 2) by Dana Mentink


message 6: by Carissa (new)

Carissa | 479 comments Two review books that I'm on launch teams for
April Author match and genre match
plus finishing up my author and genre match for March
The Other Sister A Dark and Suspenseful Thriller of Sisters, Secrets and a Deadly Switched Identity by Jessica R. Patch
Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham


message 7: by Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor (last edited Apr 01, 2025 07:06AM) (new)

Kate (liahonagirl) | 3519 comments Mod
In addition to a TBD hidden gem, these are my April reading plans:

for challenges finishing this month ~ Beyond Justice, The Divine Proverb of Streusel, Love Finds You in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Midnight on the Scottish Shore, Morning Star, Second Chances on Huckleberry Hill, Some Like It Scot
Beyond Justice (Hidden Justice, #1) by Cara C. Putman The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold Love Finds You in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California by Sandra D. Bricker Midnight on the Scottish Shore by Sarah Sundin Morning Star (Maidels of Morning Star #1) by Charlotte Hubbard Second Chances on Huckleberry Hill (The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill #11) by Jennifer Beckstrand Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham

for challenges finishing this year ~ The Amish Bride, An Amish Reunion, Cloaked in Beauty, Mountain Fugitive
The Amish Bride (Lancaster Courtships #1) by Emma Miller An Amish Reunion by Amy Clipston Cloaked in Beauty (Texas Ever After, #3) by Karen Witemeyer Mountain Fugitive by Lynette Eason

not challenge specific ~ Love's Long Journey, Summer Story {GM children's}, Threads of Hope
Love's Long Journey (Love Comes Softly, #3) by Janette Oke Summer Story (Brambly Hedge, #2) by Jill Barklem {GM children's} Threads of Hope (Plain Patterns #3) by Leslie Gould


message 8: by Katrina (last edited Apr 30, 2025 08:57PM) (new)

Katrina Lybbert | 886 comments My April reading and plans:

Finished:
What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson Love on Assignment (Ladies of Summerhill, #2) by Cara Lynn James Anna's Crossing (Amish Beginnings #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Veronica by Jane Claypool Miner (GM/YA Clean)

Finishing Soon:
70 North (Alaskan Cyber Hunters, #3) by Kimberley Woodhouse Ideal's Easter 1998 by Ideals Publications Inc.

Currently Reading:
Resistance (Ilyon Chronicles, #1) by Jaye L. Knight Between the Wild Branches (The Covenant House, #2) by Connilyn Cossette Friends and Foes (The Jonquil Brothers, #1) by Sarah M. Eden The Farm Stand (Amish Marketplace #2) by Amy Clipston If the Boot Fits (Texas Ever After, #2) by Karen Witemeyer Fire and Ice (Northwest Ice Division #1) by Carolyn Miller Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White Entwined (Knights of Brethren, #2) by Jody Hedlund Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda Cox The Broken Hearts Bakery (Haven Ridge #1) by Carla Laureano Mist of Midnight A Novel (The Daughters of Hampshire) by Sandra Byrd(1999-03-01) by unknown author In Good Company (A Class of Their Own, #2) by Jen Turano Stay with Me (A Misty River Romance, #1) by Becky Wade The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold An Amish Easter Wish (Green Mountain Blessings #2) by Jo Ann Brown Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham A Winter by the Sea (On Devonshire Shores, #2) by Julie Klassen When Stars Light the Sky (Women of Midtown, #2) by Elizabeth Camden Now and Then and Always (Maple Valley, #1) by Melissa Tagg

Up next:
The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay A Dime a Dozen (The Million Dollar Mysteries, #3) by Mindy Starns Clark Over the Horizon (Horizon #1) by Penny Zeller Glamorous Illusions (Grand Tour, #1) by Lisa Tawn Bergren The Orchard House by Heidi Chiavaroli Moving Target (Elite Guardians, #3) by Lynette Eason The Seamstress of Acadie by Laura Frantz Playing the Part (A Class of Their Own, #3) by Jen Turano At Lighthouse Point (Three Sisters Island, #3) by Suzanne Woods Fisher


message 9: by Megan (last edited Apr 27, 2025 06:01PM) (new)

Megan | 181 comments Finished: Storm Clouds Rolling In (# 1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Romanc by Ginny Dye My Hope Is Found (The Cadence of Grace, #3) by Joanne Bischof Unveiling Love Episode I (A London Regency Romantic Suspense Tale, #1) by Vanessa Riley

Currently Reading: The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz Ruby (Dakotah Treasures, #1) by Lauraine Snelling

Up Next: Close to You by Kara Isaac


message 10: by Natalie (new)

Natalie (creativecountry0407gmailcom) | 437 comments I'm reading The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan . I'm still listening to The Great Hippopotamus Hotel (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #25) by Alexander McCall Smith . I'm hoping to start reading either The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold or When Stars Light the Sky (The Women of Midtown, #2) by Elizabeth Camden .


message 11: by Jan (last edited Apr 22, 2025 04:05PM) (new)

Jan | 185 comments I'm a bit late to the party! We're almost halfway through the month. We've all had the flu, and I did NOT feel like reading.

Finished
Tales from Silver Lands by Charles J. Finger Heaven Sent Rain by Lauraine Snelling The Dark Frigate (Newbery Medal Winner) by Charles Boardman Hawes Second Touch (A.D. Chronicles #2) by Bodie Thoene

Currently Reading or Listening To
NASB Super Giant Print Reference Bible, Black Genuine Leather, Red Letter, Presentation Page, Cross-References, Full-Color Maps, Easy-to-Read Bible Karmina Type by CSB Bibles Abide in Christ The Joy of Being in God's Presence by Andrew Murray Brand of Light (The Droseran Saga, #1) by Ronie Kendig Third Watch (A.D. Chronicles, #3) by Bodie Thoene  (Sense & Sensibility ) Author Nancy Butler Nov-2010  by Nancy Butler


message 12: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2287 comments Finished:
The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano When the Heart Sings (Music of Hope #2) by Liz Tolsma Uneasy Street (Sons of Scandal, #3) by Becky Wade Rescued Faith (Last Chance Fire and Rescue #6) by Lisa Phillips

Reading:
The Accused (Secrets to Keep #2) by Cara C. Putman

Plans:
Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham The Summer of You and Me by Denise Hunter Doyle (The Minnesota Kingstons #3) by Susan May Warren


message 13: by Karin (last edited Apr 22, 2025 04:01PM) (new)

Karin | 44 comments Christian fiction read so far this month:
A Change of Fortune (Ladies of Distinction, #1) by Jen Turano The Potluck Club (The Potluck Club #1) by Linda Evans Shepherd The Redemption (Legacy of the King's Pirates, #1) by MaryLu Tyndall Short-Straw Bride (Archer Brothers, #1) by Karen Witemeyer Left Behind (Left Behind, #1) by Tim LaHaye The Road to Paradise (Vintage National Parks, #1) by Karen Barnett

Currently reading:
Present Danger (Rocky Mountain Courage, #1) by Elizabeth Goddard and Stealing the Preacher (Archer Brothers, #2) by Karen Witemeyer

Yes, more romance than normal; not sure if I'll finish Stealing the Preacher.

Plans for the rest of this month (not sure if I'll get to all of them)
Serial Burn (Lake City Heroes, #3) by Lynette Eason The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold A Most Peculiar Circumstance (Ladies of Distinction, #2) by Jen Turano

I've also read
The Pigeon Pie Mystery by Julia Stuart and The Moffats (The Moffats, #1) by Eleanor Estes

plus some nonfiction


message 14: by Clark (new)

Clark Larsen | 2 comments I'm actually reading a biography about Nelson Rockefeller, the former U.S. Vice President and Governor of New York.


message 15: by Staci, Book Awards Specialist (new)

Staci | 3860 comments Mod
In April, I read:

The Keeper (Murphy Shepherd, #4) by Charles Martin One Wrong Move (Jeopardy Falls, #1) by Dani Pettrey The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano The Ragpicker Salem Village - Novella by Pegg Thomas The Accused (Secrets to Keep #2) by Cara C. Putman The Windows of Venice by R.A. Douthitt Meet Me at the Grand (Jonathon Island, #1) by Lindsay Harrel When the Flames Ravaged July 6, 1944 (A Day to Remember, #2) by Rhonda Dragomir Two Seconds Too Late (Jeopardy Falls, #2) by Dani Pettrey Saving the Mountain Man's Legacy (Brothers of Sapphire Ranch, #8) by Misty M. Beller

General Market
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel One Final Turn (Electra McDonnell, #5) by Ashley Weaver

Non-Fiction
Indianapolis The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man by Lynn Vincent


message 18: by Missy (new)

Missy | 935 comments So April was a little slow for me. Lots going on with work and travel. This was what I finished:

The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold , Anchor in the Storm (Waves of Freedom, #2) by Sarah Sundin , A Thousand Shall Fall (Shenandoah Valley Saga #1) by Andrea Boeshaar , and The Secret Society of Salzburg by Renee Ryan


message 19: by Sarita (new)

Sarita | 2287 comments My April reads:

Kindle:
The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano When the Heart Sings (Music of Hope #2) by Liz Tolsma Rescued Faith (Last Chance Fire and Rescue #6) by Lisa Phillips The Accused (Secrets to Keep #2) by Cara C. Putman Meet Me at the Grand (Jonathon Island, #1) by Lindsay Harrel Doyle (The Minnesota Kingstons #3) by Susan May Warren

Audiobooks:
Uneasy Street (Sons of Scandal, #3) by Becky Wade Lethal Deception by Lynette Eason River of Secrets (Refuge from Danger, #2) by Lynette Eason Holiday Illusion (Refuge from Danger, #3) by Lynette Eason What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson Agent Undercover (Rose Mountain Refugee, #1) by Lynette Eason


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