When it comes to creating things that pair up or recommending things to read if you like a certain author, I’m probably not the best at that game. Irrespective of this, I still like to at least try to make book suggestions based on authors and so this is where we find the situation today.
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BOOK SUGGESTIONS BASED ON AUTHORS I ENJOY
RACHEL HAUCK likening to (?) KEIRA DOMINGUEZ
I read several of Rachel’s royal novels and recently-ish found this novel from an author I haven’t heard of before. I don’t own it or anything, but am wondering if it’d be a fun read especially having liked Rachel’s royal romances. Rachel (have read): Goodreads • Keira (haven’t read): Goodreads
HILLARY MANTON LODGE likening to KATHERINE REAY
These are two other others whom I’ve read books by. Both tell great stories and I think both have similar kind of styles in that they tend to go beyond just the normal of contemporary women’s fiction. Katherine (have read): Goodreads • Hillary (have read): Goodreads
BELL RENSHAW likening to COURTNEY WALSH
I’ve read both of these (I’m realizing I fibbed in my opening – I have read more of these pair ups than I thought). Both of these authors write a lot of small town romances and both write sweet stories. Bell (have read): Goodreads • Courtney (have read): Goodreads
THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS (HESTER BROWNE) likening to CHRISTINA LAUREN
Here’s the thing, these two authors are different. Yes, I guess this is a recommendation since I’ve read books by both of them. Lauren is general market and therefore doesn’t shy away from any and all content same with Hester Browne. Still I think the latter is less about packing in content and more about storytelling. Christina Lauren (have read): Goodreads • ‘Princess’ (have read): Goodreads
SARAH SUNDIN likening to (?) AMY HARMON OR KATE QUINN
I have a feeling both Harmon and Quinn’s novels are a bit darker than Sarah’s (plus unlike Sarah, both write fiction set in different time periods outside of WWII), but I see Kate Quinn’s books on lists everywhere and I’ve heard multiple times that Amy’s are great reads. Sarah Sundin (have read): Goodreads • Amy Harmon (haven’t read): Goodreads • Kate Quinn (haven’t read): Goodreads
BETHANY TURNER likening to (?) SOPHIE KINSELLA NOVELS
Kinsella is an author I’ve never read! Perhaps she’s one I should though. Her books seem like a good time and I love a fun read. Turner isn’t general market like Kinsella is so there’s a different there, but she does bring some sass to her writing in The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck. Sophie Kinsella (haven’t read): Goodreads • Bethany Turner (have read): Goodreads
BECKY WADE likening to (?) JESS MASTORAKOS
I’ve been wanting to read a novel by Jess for a while now and haven’t. However just looking at her backlist makes me think that she could be an author I enjoy given how well I like novels by Becky Wade, Melissa Tagg and the like. Becky (have read): Goodreads • Jess (haven’t read): Goodreads
What about you? What authors did you offer similar suggestions for? Would you read any of these? Have you? Which of these do you think work? Comment all of your thoughts below. Let’s talk.
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I’ve read several authors on your list! I agree with Reay & Lodge, they both write wonderful stories.
I’ve read 1 WWII Kate Quinn novel, and comparing her to Sarah Sundin is fair, but the content (lots of language) of hers was definitely something to note.
I didn’t do a TTT this week, but I like your spin! I’d pair up Laura Frantz and Lori Benton. Both have written some amazing American frontier stories.
I TOTALLY would agree any secular author would be different than a Christian author in regards to content. Sometimes it annoys me because I feel like it’s more of a “just because we can” addition. But if the story is good enough I go for it. :) Glad to know I didn’t do badly with Kate and Sarah’s match up. Ooo! Laura and Lori seem a great pair! I read one of Laura’s a long time ago and really liked it. Thanks, as always, for visiting, Courtney!!
I like your twist on this topic.
Thanks, Sarita.
I like this twist! I have trouble pairing authors together like that.
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-for-people-who-liked-shel-silverstein/
I do too. But I tried to have some fun with it! :)
I haven’t read anything by any of these authors.
My TTT: https://laurieisreading.com/2023/03/28/top-ten-tuesday-books-for-people-who-want-to-have-a-throback-tuesday/
Thanks so much for visiting, Laurie. :)
I’m going to have to check out those comparisons with Amy Harmon. I love her books.
I haven’t read anything by Amy, Deanna, but SO many have recommended them to me! Hoping I enjoy. :)
Amy Harmon and Kate Quinn are both on my TBR for so long, I’ve only heard good things. And I do love Christina Lauren, so I may need to give Hester Browne a try!
I love your creative tweak on this week’s topic. I have not read any of your “other” suggestions so I can’t really weigh in. Have a great week!
Thanks, Cindy! You too. Hope you had and have a great week. :)
The only author on your list I’ve read is Kate Quinn, and that was only one book, so it’s hard to judge any of the matches you have genuinely. But I hope you try them all and find some new favorite authors.
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Thanks! I hope so too, Pam. :)
I’ve never read Sarah Sundin’s books so can’t say whether or not they’re particularly similar to Kate Quinn’s but I have read Kate Quinn and absolutely love her books, so highly recommend giving her a go anyway!
This is fabulous to know, Jo! Thank you. I hear good things about Kate’s books so I’m curious for sure. :)
This is a fun take on the topic! I’ve only read three of these authors, but they’re all ones I’ve enjoyed: Christina Lauren and Sophie Kinsella are authors I’ve read multiple books by, and I’ve read one Catherine Walsh’s Holiday Romance, which was very cute!
I need to read more of these author yet, including Sophie Kinsella! Her books seem like great reads! :)