Welcome to the annual post where we list off the many places you can travel in the pages of Bethany House books! This is my kind of summer staycation. The books listed below came out from July 2016 to June 2017.
USA
Someday, there will be a crazy random happenstance where my home state (Indiana) or current state (Minnesota) will pull an unbelievable upset and win the state with the most books!
But this is not that day.
This year, though, West Virginia, Illinois, and New York tied for the most common setting, with three each.
There are also a few newcomers to our list this time around. If you’re a US resident, is your state represented in our year of book settings?
Alaska: In the Shadow of Denali by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse
Arkansas: Dark Deception by Nancy Mehl
California: To the Farthest Shores by Elizabeth Camden
Florida: Invitation by Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt, and Alton Gansky (also takes place in Washington, California, and other locations)
Illinois: Traces of Guilt and Threads of Suspicion by Dee Henderson, With You Always by Jody Hedlund (also takes place in New York)
Kansas: A Heart Most Certain and A Love So True by Melissa Jagears
Louisiana: The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green
Maryland: Still Life by Dani Pettrey
Michigan: Waves of Mercy by Lynn Austin
Missouri: Fatal Frost by Nancy Mehl, For the Record by Regina Jennings
Montana: A Beauty Refined and A Love Transformed by Tracie Peterson
New Jersey: The Ebb Tide by Beverly Lewis (also takes place in Pennsylvania)
New Mexico: No Way Up and Long Time Gone by Mary Connealy
North Dakota: From This Day Forward by Lauraine Snelling
New York: The Domino Effect by Davis Bunn, Love’s Faithful Promise by Susan Anne Mason, Behind the Scenes by Jen Turano
Oregon: Treasured Grace by Tracie Peterson
Pennsylvania: The Wish by Beverly Lewis, Amish Weddings by Leslie Gould
Tennessee: A Note Yet Unsung by Tamera Alexander
Texas: Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer
Virginia: Conspiracy of Silence by Ronie Kendig (but also set internationally…see below)
Washington: True to You by Becky Wade
West Virginia: A Tapestry of Secrets by Sarah Loudin Thomas, The Artisan’s Wife and The Chapel Car Bride by Judith Miller
Other Countries
Belgium: High as the Heavens by Kate Breslin (also takes place in France, Scotland, and other locations)
Canada: Where Hope Prevails by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan
England: An Elegant Façade and An Uncommon Courtship by Kristi Ann Hunter, Courageous by Dina L. Sleiman, A Lady Unrivaled by Roseanna White, The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill by Julie Klassen, Murder on the Moor by Julianna Deering, The Captain’s Daughter by Jennifer Delamere
India: Conspiracy of Silence by Ronie Kendig (also Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, and others)
Israel: Shadow of the Storm and Wings of the Wind by Connilyn Cossette
Scotland: The Cottage by Michael Phillips
Other Realms: King’s Blood by Jill Williamson, The Shattered Vigil by Patrick W. Carr
Catch up on our past setting lists from 2016, 2015, and 2014!
All right, readers! Let us know a fun location near where you live, historically significant or otherwise.
The best way to travel without getting lost. 🙂
As someone who is extremely directionally challenged…I agree!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
I LOVE THIS!!
Thanks, Annie! I try to keep a running total every year, so expect more posts like this in the future.
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, Becky!
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
I’m surprised at the number of books set in WV. The state has a rich history that often gets overlooked. Usually we’re just happy if people know it’s not part of VA.
Thanks, Larissa. Sarah Loudin Thomas is originally from WV, and Judith Miller’s whole series was set there! Fun to see some love for overlooked states.
Amy Green
BHP Fiction Publicist
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Awesome list!
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