Begin the New Year with five new series starters from these beloved and prolific writers. From the Civil War era to modern day Memphis; contemporary Alberta Canada to historical Alaska, there’s a series to grab the heart of every reader.
Courting the Cowboy (Cowboys of Cedar Ridge)
Carolyn Aarsen
Love Inspired
Carolyn Aarsen’s Courting the Cowboy is the first in Love Inspired’s Cowboys of Cedar Ridge series. Set in Alberta, featuring rancher Cord Walsh and his three young children who befriend their new neighbor. Recovering from a tragic accident, Ella Langton is looking for peace and quiet but the Walsh children have a different plan in mind for her and their cowboy dad!
In the Shadow of Denali (The Heart of Alaska)
Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse
Bethany House
Collaborating once again, Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse begin the Heart of Alaska historical romance series with In the Shadow of Denali (Bethany House). Set at Mt. McKinley’s new and prestigious Curry Hotel, Cassidy Ivanoff, a hotel cook’s assistant and Allan Brennan, an apprentice mountain guide, work together to uncover the truth surrounding the mountain climbing death of Alan’s father.
Justice Delayed (A Memphis Cold Case Novel)
Patricia Bradley
Revell
Award-winning author Patricia Bradley kicks off a nail biting cold case series with Justice Delayed (Revell). TV crime reporter Andi Hollister finds an unexpected ally in Detective Will Kincaid when evidence comes to light that the confessed killer of Andi’s sister may be innocent. Will’s interest is personal as the man behind bars is his cousin. Intrigue, corruption, and falling in love combine in this Memphis Cold Case novel.
My Heart Belongs in Fort Bliss, Texas: Priscilla’s Reveille (My Heart Belongs Collection)
Erica Vetsch
Barbour Books
Erica Vetsch launches Barbour’s new historical destination collection with Journey to Fort Bliss, Texas: Priscilla’s Reveille. A family battle ensues when Priscilla Hutchens arrives at Fort Bliss to take custody of her twin niece and nephew, only to discover their uncle, Major Elliot Ryder has other ideas. Readers are sure to discover new authors in this multi-author series.
Summer On Sunset Ridge (Forever Freedom)
Sharlene MacLaren
Whitaker House
Rebecca Albright’s Quaker charitable and peace-loving upbringing is at odds with her feisty personality and abolitionist ways. With the country on the brink of Civil War, slave-catcher Sheriff Clay Dalton faces his own battles, including one of the heart, when his path collides with a young woman determined to aid the Underground Railroad. Sharlene MacLaren’s commences her Forever Freedom series with Summer on Sunset Ridge (Whitaker).