Posts by FamilyFiction
Bookmarked for Love | Contemporary Romance
Bookmarked for Love by Sarah Monzon is the third and final book in her Checking Out Love series, featuring a curvy librarian’s assistant who is willing to do anything to preserve the children’s programs from being slashed by budget cuts. Main Themes Martha has poured her heart and soul into designing programs for the children…
Read MoreAutumn at the Cat Cafe | Contemporary, Small Town Romance
Autumn at the Cat Cafe by Kathleen Fuller is a fun, small-town, opposites-attract, cat-themed autumn romance that would make a wonderful Hallmark film. Main Themes Leo lives in Los Angeles, far away from any of his power-obsessed family, when he receives an unexpected inheritance: a cluttered bookshop in the middle of a tiny town in…
Read MoreA Mismatch Made in London | Regency Romance
A Mismatch Made in London by Melanie Dickerson is a fun regency romance starring a country gentleman’s daughter and a wealthy brother-sister duo. Main Themes Amelia is excited to be invited to London for the season, but she feels guilty about leaving her younger siblings behind. The daughter of a lowly gentleman, however, her younger…
Read MoreTwilight Tactics | Romantic Suspense
Twilight Tactics by Lynette Eason is the first book in her new Soldiers in Shadows series, set at Broken Chains Ranch, a recovery facility for veterans struggling with PTSD. Main Themes Elena and Sully have secretly admired each other for years, but now isn’t the time for romance. Sully is an FBI agent protecting a…
Read MoreBeyond Sudden Death | Suspense
Beyond Sudden Death is a thought-provoking novel by Peter Pappas that seeks to answer the question, “Where will I go when I die?” Following the story of Ella, who was clinically death for eight minutes after a sudden cardiac arrest, the book explores several major world religions and the evidence for their credibility. Main Themes…
Read MorePretty as a Peach | Southern Contemporary Fiction
Pretty as a Peach is a dramatic contemporary novel so captivating, I couldn’t put it down! With a perfect blend of strong friendships, mid-life crises, and the struggle to find purpose and discover the truth, this novel kept me hooked until the final page. Main Themes Delilah has never fit into her posh family or…
Read MorePretty as a Peach Author Q&A with Grace Helena Walz
Grace Helena Walz is a former social worker who writes heartfelt book club fiction with Southern settings and characters you’ll want as friends. Her titles include Southern by Design and Good Hair Days. Grace resides outside of Atlanta, GA with her husband and two children and writes in the moments between driving carpool and making…
Read MoreBeyond Sudden Death Author Q&A with Peter Pappas
Peter Pappas is an unconventional writer who prefers writing to reading. His published works include a popular book on résumé writing and job hunting and a range of multimedia training courses that have been sold internationally. He has also ventured into screenwriting, with his dramatic screenplay receiving favorable reviews from DreamWorks, Paramount Classics, and Miramax,…
Read MoreSummer 2026 Short Story Contest
FamilyFiction presents our 2026 summer-themed short story writing contest! Enter your short story for a chance to win $100! Submission Guidelines Please read the following guidelines carefully to make sure you know exactly what we’re looking for. We can’t wait to read all of your amazing stories! Word Count: 1,000-2,500 words (including title) Theme: Summer …
Read MoreThe Light of Stars | Historical Romance
A historical romance that that spans from England to India, The Light of Stars by Jenelle Hovde blends together sweet love and intense action. Main Themes Kittie, who is half English and half Indian, never wanted to be forced to leave India. She never wanted to be turned into a proper English lady, and she…
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