Back with another Top Ten Tuesday post, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, and initially I thought this would be easy…until I got to 9 and realised I only had one spot left and many authors to add! Auto-buy authors for me, are ones that make my gut clench, engage my brain, and evoke an emotional reaction. The ones below do that and then some which is why they have made my top ten today…and why there’s some additional names below because ten just wasn’t enough for me!
Authors are a special breed of people whom I admire so very much. They invest blood, sweat, and tears into stories they bravely share with the world, opening themselves up to some pretty brutal commentary, and then do it all over again. In doing so, they provide readers like me with entertainment, relaxation, challenge, and emotional engagement. And I love them for it! Thank you to every one of the authors listed here, and the many others I love who aren’t here.
Thank you!
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Author of brilliant, action and character driven military thrillers, with an authentic side of romance, Ronie Kendig has been a must buy author from me from the moment I read her debut novel, Dead Reckoning. With every book, my love for her fantastic characters and my admiration for her superior writing skills grows. Ronie also pens jaw dropping fantasy novels, too. She’s the real deal and everyone should be reading her books! Check out Storm Rising and Brand of Light!
Tamara writes the best medieval romance novels about – and her contemporary romance/chick lit novels are also bomb, so be sure to check out her backlist. Her medieval warriors are the best and you are missing out if you haven’t read her books. Truly! Merciless and Fearless are her latest releases.
Many more people know Charles’ name now with a feature movie – The Mountain Between Us – made from his novel of the same name. But I fell in love with his storytelling from the beginning, with The Dead Don’t Dance, Maggie, and When Crickets Cry. Each and every book he has written is more than worth your time and money.
Another author who became an auto-buy from her first historical romance novel, The Frontiersman’s Daughter. Laura’s novels are steeped in fascinating, historical detail, beautifully penned, and evoke all the feels every single time! I’m super excited for her 2020 release, An Uncommon Woman.
Susie May knows how to capture your imagination with very capable heroes, and the perfect combination of romance, danger, and family. If you enjoy linked series with connected characters be sure to dive in to the Christiansen Family series, Montana Rescue series, and her current family series, The Montana Marshalls.
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How I love the way Jim’s books mess with my mind and make me think deeply as his stories just as easily entertain. You know you are in for a ride of both mind and spirit in his deeply layered contemporary novels with a speculative twist. I’m planning on reading his latest, The Pages of Her Life, soon.
Burning Sky, Lori’s debut novel, captured my heart from the first page. Every story since is a testament to her skill as a writer and a researcher. Lori’s American frontier novels are historical romance at their finest.
Amy writes with brutal honesty and heart. Each book is different which makes every read exciting. I don’t mind not knowing what to expect when it’s a Matayo novel as I know it will always satisfy, challenge, make me laugh, or alternatively make me cry. Contemporary romance with heart, guts, and soul. Sway and The End of the World are two of my favourites.
I’ve fallen in love with Courtney’s writing, and her latest is probably her best yet. Again romance, but with great depth, driven by real issues and authentic characterisation that is often missing in so many love stories. Be sure to get your hands on Just One Kiss when it releases next week. It’s the bomb!
No one makes me laugh like Jenny! Her novels – YA, contemporary romance, and cosy mysteries – are all my favourites 🙂 Jenny is another writer who has a gift for creating characters you want to invest in whether they be teens finding their way in the world, swoony leading men, or feisty grannies who work for the CIA! All must read stories. Check out Jenny’s Enchanted Events cosy mystery series and There You’ll Find Me, the latter soon to be released as a feature film, starring Katherine McNamara, Jedidiah Goodacre, and Vanessa Redgrave!
As mentioned when I reached ten, all I could think of were more auto-buy authors like Dorothy Adamek, Kara Isaac, Becky Wade, Melissa Tagg, Julie Cantrell, Nicole Deese, Joanne Bischof, Tammy L. Gray, Jody Hedlund, Carla Laureano….gah, I need to stop!
How about you? Who are your auto-buy authors?
July 16, 2019 at 8:36 pm
So very honored to make your Top Ten List, Rel–and to be in such lovely company! As ever, thank you.
July 17, 2019 at 12:52 pm
Tamara Leigh » But, of course. Ever since Stealing Adda, my friend. I’ve love every single moment spent immersed in your stories! Many times over, too. Currently immersed in Guarin’s story 🙂
July 17, 2019 at 9:56 pm
I hope you’re enjoy FEARLESS. I’m listening to it on audiobook now to get some things straight for Dougray’s tale 🙂
July 16, 2019 at 11:44 pm
Yes to Tamara Leigh, Laura Frantz, and Courtney Walsh. Also Elizabeth Camden, Roseanna M. White, Sarah Eden, Kate Breslin, Carolyn Miller Julie Klassen.
July 17, 2019 at 12:51 pm
Jeanne Bishop » I haven’t read any of Sarah Eden’s books, Jeanne, but agree on all the other writers. Love them too!
July 16, 2019 at 11:54 pm
What a great list! My own features several of these authors also. It’s so hard to narrow down. As prolific as a few of these authors are, I think I have entire sections of my bookshelf dedicated just to them. ; )
July 17, 2019 at 12:50 pm
Brittaney B » Yes, I know all about shelves like that – hehe!!!
July 17, 2019 at 12:32 am
A lot of your favorite authors are mine but I would add Roseanna White, Sarah Sundin, Dani Pettrey, Carolyn Miller, Kristi Ann Hunter, Dee Henderson, Lynette Eason, Julianna Deering, Michelle Griep, Jocelyn Green and yes ahh more….
July 17, 2019 at 12:50 pm
Paula Shreckhise » Great list, Paula! I thought about adding Dee, but I haven’t enjoyed her more recently published books like her earlier series. Have you?
July 17, 2019 at 1:28 pm
I haven’t read any lately but loved Undetected. I think I have a novella collection with Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey but haven’t read it yet. Guess I better get reading!
July 17, 2019 at 1:29 pm
Oh and Threads of Suspicion but haven’t read it yet either.
July 17, 2019 at 12:53 am
Love all of these! I would add Tessa Afshar, Colleen
Cable, Kim Vogel Sawyer and Ann Gabhart just to
name a few. Of course there are lots more!
July 17, 2019 at 12:49 pm
Linda Rutherford » Tessa and Ann are fabulous writers! So many…
July 17, 2019 at 2:56 am
I haven’t read any of these, but I like the sound of Tamara Leigh’s books. Here is my Top Ten Tuesday.
July 17, 2019 at 12:48 pm
Poinsettia » Well worth seeking out Tamara’s books! I haven’t read any on your list either 🙂
July 17, 2019 at 3:55 am
SO MANY FAVORITES do I spy! Amy, Jenny (cannot wait for the movie!), Susan, Becky, Joanne, Courtney, Melissa, Nicole… and as you say, simply TOO many more to list. 🙂
July 17, 2019 at 12:47 pm
Rissi JC » I know, right?!
July 17, 2019 at 4:20 am
I hadn’t heard of any of these authors before. Thanks for introducing me to them.
My TTT.
July 17, 2019 at 12:47 pm
Lydia » Thank you! You are such a faithful commenting on TTT posts – what an encouragement!
July 18, 2019 at 5:16 am
You’re welcome. 🙂
July 17, 2019 at 6:10 am
It was a painful exercise, wasn’t it?! I haven’t read any of Jim’s books yet and only one or two of Jenny’s so I obviously need to remedy that ASAP! My TTT
July 17, 2019 at 12:46 pm
Beth Erin » Oh, wow! Definitely worth remedying, my friend 🙂 Your list looks good. Was particularly interested in your thoughts on Grace’s book. Have it on my Kindle….of course!
July 17, 2019 at 10:30 am
I haven’t heard of most of these authors, but some of them sound like they write books I would like. Thanks for giving me some new ones to check out!
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
July 17, 2019 at 12:45 pm
Susan (Bloggin’ ’bout Books) » Great to hear, Susan! Hope you enjoy some of them. Thanks for stopping by.
July 17, 2019 at 11:52 pm
Love your list of authors….and the ones that didn’t quite make top 10….
You’ll love Pages of Her Life. Just finished Courtney Walsh’s latest and I’m still reeling from it.
July 18, 2019 at 12:54 pm
Amen and Amen to all your Top 10 – and I’d like to add Connilyn Cossette and Jennifer Rodewald – – and there will always be a special place in my heart for Francine Rivers who with her “Mark of the Lion” series made a mark for Christ in my heart – forever.
July 25, 2019 at 3:21 am
I have loved Laura Frantz since TFD and Susan May Warren books take up a huge amount of space
on my shelves. Jenny B Jones is a riot and I have read Save The Date three times! Not enough time to list
all the great authors I follow. God has blessed me with the joy of these books.