The Justice by Angela Hunt:  I enjoyed this political thriller about a woman who becomes the first female president.  She is a suitably ambitious character and the thrill is in trying to predict whether her wheeling and dealing will work or become her undoing.  She also has a relationship with a man who she hopes will be her greatest supporter—but when he turns to God she finds her plans ruined by his change of heart.  Definitely a good read if you like exploring political issues in a fast paced suspense story.

Thr3e by Ted Dekker:  Dekker never disappoints me, he is a master of artfully weaving a twist or two into his stories so that the reader never quite knows how it is going to end.  And he creates some of the most dysfunctional and weird characters that are hard to forget.  And he also manages to weave in a thread about the nature of sin that will have you thinking about deeper things.  You just can’t go wrong with Dekker if you love suspense.

The Preacher’s Daughter by Beverly Lewis:  Lewis takes us into the simple life of an Amish girl named Annie.  Her life is only simple in terms of not having the distractions of modern day conveniences, however, as Annie faces a very complex problem of the heart.  Should she continue pursuing her passion for painting, which is forbidden by her people, or consent to join the church and put her paintbrushes away?  Lewis does a wonderful job of creating realistic characters and drawing the reader into an empathy with their dilemmas.  If you’re a fan of Lewis you’ll not be disappointed by this first in her newest series, if you haven't tried her and enjoy books that explore the inner workings of human relationships than be sure to give her a try.

Two for the Road by Jane and Michael Stern:  The Sterns are food critics for Gourmet Magazine and travel America indulging in their favorite pastime—finding great places to dine that may escape the notice of the average traveler.  See their website at