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Valerie Biel Author Of Beyond the Cemetery Gate: The Secret Keeper's Daughter

From Valerie's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Valerie Biel Why Valerie loves this book

This is a wonderful work of historical fiction—fast-paced and well plotted. Williams' skill in bringing the era to life makes this book a delight to read, transporting the reader to France during the reign of Louis XIV. The intrigue of court life is a mix of motivation, cross purposes, love, honor, seduction, and betrayal. Interwoven with the fictional story are the truths of history amplified by brilliantly created characters. A delightfully witty and smartly delicious read!

By Peggy Joque Williams ,

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1 author picked Courting the Sun as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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“A rich journey through 17th century France in all its aspects—its bucolic countryside, the still-unmatched splendor of the court of Louis XIV, and the struggling French colony in Canada.” –Margaret George, New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I, The Autobiography of Henry VIII & The Memoirs of Cleopatra

France, 1670. On her sixteenth birthday, Sylvienne d’Aubert thinks her dream has come true. She holds in her hands an invitation from King Louis XIV to attend his royal court. However, her mother harbors a longtime secret she's kept from both her daughter and the monarch, a secret that could upend…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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Valerie Biel Author Of Beyond the Cemetery Gate: The Secret Keeper's Daughter

From Valerie's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Valerie's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Valerie Biel Why Valerie loves this book

I loved the dual time frames and the alternating points of view, but mainly--this book brought out all the feels. Beautiful, poignant, and real! I could not put it down, stayed up way too late, and cried eyes out. Serious book hangover, but it was worth it.

By Kelley McNeil ,

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3 authors picked Mayluna as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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A legendary band, an iconic lead singer, and their mysterious connection to a woman whose love helped create the music of a generation. Timing is everything in a powerful novel about fate, regret, and moving on by the author of A Day Like This.

In the 1990s, Carter Wills was the lead singer of the English alt-rock band Mayluna, securing his place among music legends. His tortured-heart lyrics struck a chord. And so did his secret connection to a woman whose love changed all their lives. Who was she?

Evie Waters's two grown children discover an iconic photo in an…


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