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Alexander, Hannah ~Christy Award-winning author. Romantic Adventure Suspense. Sympathetic characters, interesting mysteries, and romance. Try the Hideaway series Hideaway (#1) or Safe Heaven (#2). FIC / ROM

Blackstock, Terri ~ Mystery and Suspense. Strong description and compelling characters. Try her Cape Refuge Series starting with Cape Refuge or the Second Chances series starting with Never Again Good-Bye. MYS / ROM

Bowen, Michele Andrea ~ Offers a humorous glimpse inside African American church life. Try Church Folk or Second Sunday. African American Authors / FIC

Brown, Don ~ Legal Fiction with Adventure Suspense and Romantic Elements. JAG lawyer Zack Brewer tries the court-martial case of the century and deals with the repercussions in its sequel. Try Treason and Hostage.   FIC

Copeland, Lori ~ Christian Romance, Contemporary Humorous Mysteries and Historical Fiction. Try: A Case of Bad Taste : a Morning Shade Mystery or Mother of Prevention. FIC / MYS / ROM

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Dekker, Ted ~ Adventure Suspense. High suspense and thought-provoking ethical questions. Try: Saint, Thr3e, Showdown, or Black. FIC / AS

Fleisher, Donna ~ Strong stories of friendship and trust from a U.S. Air Force Vet. Try her Homeland Heroes Series starting with Wounded Healer. FIC

Gansky, Alton ~ Mystery and Adventure Suspense.  With a Biblical Archeology Suspense series, a more traditional Christian fiction series and several stand alones Gansky is another great pick. Try: Dark Moon,  Treasure Deep or The Prodigy. AS / MYS 

Gunn, Robin Jones ~ Author of humorous and inspirational women’s fiction. Try Sisterchicks on the Loose or Gardenias for Breakfast.  FIC

Heitzmann, Kristen ~ Romantic Adventure Suspense, mysteries, and intriguing romance. Try A Rush of Wings, Halos, and Secrets. She also writes historical romance. HIS / ROM

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Henderson, Dee ~ Romantic Suspense and Traditional Romance. Solid stories and compelling characters make her a popular pick. Try her “O’Malleys” Series beginning with The Negotiator or prequel Danger in the Shadows or her Uncommon Heroes Series beginning with True Devotion. AS / ROM

Karon, Jan ~ A favorite for fiction in small town settings. Her Mitford Series is a patron favorite. Start with At Home in Mitford. FIC

McCourtney, Lorena ~ Christian Romantic Mystery. Colorful Characters and “Pretzel-like plot twists” make this an interesting series. (PW 2002) Start with Whirlpool. MYS

Palmer, Catherine ~ Adventure Suspense with Romantic elements. Fast-paced thrillers, and thought-provoking plots. Try: Fatal Harvest. FIC / HIS/ ROM

Thomas, Jacquelin ~ Contemporary Romances featuring African American women of faith. Try Soul Journey, Saved in the City or Make a Joyful Noise. African American Authors / FIC / ROM

Warren, Susan May ~ Author of Romantic Suspense and Chick-Lit. Try her Team Hope Series starting with Flee the Night or her first Chick Lit novel Everything is Coming Up Josey. AS / ROM

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