Since we’ve officially (by the calendar, at least) moved on from winter, I can welcome you to a list of great spring books! (Who needs spring cleaning when you can have spring reading instead?)
I’m excited to introduce our lineup of new releases to you, in all different genres and settings. There’s something here for everyone! To take a closer look, click on each cover to read an excerpt. Enjoy, readers!
The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis
Sallie Riehl comes to Cape May for the summer as a nanny, yet what the Amish young woman discovers about herself and the broader world during those unforgettable weeks challenges her plans for the future. Has she been too hasty with her promises, or will she only find what her heart is longing for back home in Paradise Township?
Invitation by Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt, and Alton Gansky
In the first cycle of the Harbinger series, four strangers discover they have extraordinary gifts and are brought together to fight a growing darkness. Meet the members of the Harbingers team—each written by an acclaimed author—in four linked episodes! Fast-paced and ongoing, this thrilling suspense collection reads like your favorite TV series.
To the Farthest Shores by Elizabeth Camden
Naval officer Ryan Gallagher broke Jenny’s heart six years ago when he abruptly disappeared. Now he’s returned but refuses to discuss what happened. Furious, Jenny has no notion of the impossible situation Ryan is in. With lives still at risk, he can’t tell Jenny the truth about his overseas mission—but he can’t bear to lose her again either.
Behind the Scenes by Jen Turano
Miss Permilia Griswold, the wallflower behind The Quill gossip column, knows everything that goes on in the ballrooms of New York. When she overhears a threat against the estimable Mr. Asher Rutherford, she’s determined to warn him. Away from society’s spotlight, Asher and Permilia discover there’s more going on behind the scenes than they anticipated.
The Chapel Car Bride by Judith Miller
Hope Irvine always sees the best in people. While traveling on the rails with her missionary father, she attracts the attention of a miner named Luke and a young mine manager. When Luke begins to suspect the manager is using Hope’s missions of mercy as a cover for illegal activities, can he discover the truth without putting her in danger?
Confession time: what chore or responsibility are you most likely to postpone so you can read a good book?
Bethany House Fiction 
Love this line up!
If possible, I’d postpone all chores to read…but I guess it’s ironing if I had to choose just one. 🙄😉
I might beat you here…I can’t actually remember the last time I ironed something. 🙂
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Matching socks! I despise matching socks, and with 5 people, there are always a bunch!
Good one, Jessica! The worst is when you just cannot find a missing sock because it disappeared somewhere in the laundry process.
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Great set of spring reads! I would put off organizing my office. Too many good books! I’ll just keep stacking those papers. 🙂
I’m guessing my office looks pretty similar to yours. As long as it’s not a health hazard, I say it’s fine!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
I would rather read any day than clean house. Give me a good book and that’s where my focus is.
I’m with you on this one, Vivian! Then again, I’d rather read than do most things. 🙂
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Mopping. I hate mopping.
Agreed, Kristin! There are so many chores where you have to do it on a regular basis, then watch as it’s immediately messed up again.
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
Yes! It kills my shoulders too. I wish they’d come up with a little self mopping machine 😊
Hi Kristin,
I’m not sure if this counts, but a steamer mop is supposed to take out the whole scrubbing part of mopping. It takes a while, though, as you hold it while it steams each area. 🙂
I had a steamer but it honestly doesn’t make my wood floors shiny they way they like to claim it will. It also felt sticky and as if it pulled up the stain so I just do things the old fashioned way. Even though it kills me. I dont have much scrubbing since I try to daily but it still hurts me. The motion of it.
Cleaning the bathroom…but you can’t postpone that for too long when you are a Mom of boys! 😀