What’s on your TBR list for 2026?

Melissa here! Happy New Year! I received a lot of books for Christmas (yay!!), so I have a long TBR list. So far, I’ve read:

-          How (Not) To Read The Bible by Kimball

-          Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes by Richards and O’Brien

-          Reversing Hermon by Heiser (in progress)

A few on my TBR:

-          The Complete Guide To Bible Prophecy by Rhodes

-          Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand (I know, how have I not read this yet?)

-          The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis

-           It Doesn’t Have To Be This Hard by Mike Nappa

-          The Library by Murray

-          Where God Came Down by Kramer

-          Fatal Finale by Nancy Mehl

-          The Purple Nightgown by A.D. Lawrence

But I have to admit, sometimes it’s hard to find the next great read. Sometimes, I pull them from books I’ve read. Books on apologetics and other Biblical-related books often site books on the subject, and I add them to my TBR. Fiction can be a lot harder. I’ll find an author I really like, devour all their books, and then be back to square one again. I bet a lot of you have this same issue. With that in mind, I thought you might like a few recommendations to put on your 2026 TBR:

Biblical reading:

-          Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi - basically a biography of his journey to Christ.

-          The Unseen Realm by Heiser - ever wonder about Genesis 6:1-4 (the Nephilim)?

-          I Don’t Have Enough Faith To Be An Atheist by Geisler and Turek - why Christianity makes logical sense.

-          The Case For Christ by Strobel - journalist interviews experts to help determine if the Bible can be trusted. Extremely easy to read.

Fiction:

-          Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

-          Man of Shadow and Mist by Michelle Griep

-          The Spice King by Elizabeth Camden

-          Drift by Sharon Carter Rogers

-          Plus all the books by the Suspense Sisters team!

Now I want to know what’s on your TBR!

OR give us some recommendations to put on our TBRs!

 

If you want to add one of my books to your TBR, please comment and leave your email address for a chance to win your choice of one of my books.

Descended (romantic suspense, borderline speculative)

Ancient bloodlines, secret societies, an attempt on her life, and a familiar yet enigmatic stranger…

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The Lost Library (romantic suspense)

Cali Lebeau and her employer, billionaire recluse Asher Cross, discover a terrorist organization is searching for the legendary Golden Library of Moscow in order to use it for nefarious purposes. It was stolen from them by Calie's ancestor, and she holds a clue to its location. In order to free herself and Asher, Calie must race against the terrorists, find the library, and share it with the world.

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Dangerous Beauty (romantic suspense)

Meric Toledan keeps his dark past and his secrets to himself. But when he meets Liliana Vela, a victim of human trafficking, he finds himself ready to protect her at all costs--including asking for her hand in marriage.

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Never Miss (romantic suspense)

A female former sniper saves a man’s life and, with him, falls into a search for the true source of the Ebola virus before it’s used to cripple America, all while discovering the truth about each other and their pasts.

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A Dream Within A Dream (suspense, final book in the Coffey & Hill series, coauthored with Mike Nappa)

Dream is a mild-mannered forger who may or may not also be a brutal murderer. Can he help solve one of the most infamous art heists in history?

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Melissa Koslin is a fourth-degree black belt in and certified instructor of traditional Taekwondo. In her day job as a commercial property manager, she secretly notes personal quirks and funny situations, ready to tweak them into colorful additions for her books. She lives in Yulee, Florida, with her husband and young daughter. Find more information on her books at www.MelissaKoslin.com.

SUSPENSE SISTERS: JANUARY GIVEAWAY

Suspense Sisters: January Giveaway

Book Review: Track of Courage by Susan May Warren

I'm excited to review Track of Courage by Susan May Warren today! It's the first book of hers that I've read, and it definitely won't be the last. 

There are so many things about this book to love, so I'll share my top three with you. 

1.) The Characters- Track of Courage hosted a wonderful cast of characters that were complex and interesting, people I wanted to see succeed. The two main characters, Keely and Dawson, both had personal issues and lies they believed that were realistic and gave them something powerful to work through. There were secondary characters in the story that added depth and diversity of personalities. Some were frustrating, and others were endearing, which felt true-to-life, since that's exactly what we find in various people we come in contact with every day. Also, shout-out to the dog, Caspian. He was so fun to read and made me want another dog, though my current dog would not share my sentiments. 

2.) The Setting- The book is set in Alaska in the middle of a blizzard, and let me tell you, I found myself shivering many times while reading the story. Susan May Warren wrote the climate so well, I felt like she plopped me in the middle of it. Because of the dangerous terrain, the setting was a bit of a villain itself, throwing curveballs in the way of the characters. I love a good man vs. nature storyline, and Track of Courage delivered. 

3. The Writing Style- Again, this is the first of Susan May Warren's books that I've read, and I didn't quite know what to expect, since authors are so varied in their writing styles and voices. Track of Courage read so smoothly, and the author's voice was unique and enjoyable. There was a good amount of faith woven throughout the story, but never once did the characters sound preachy. 

Overall, Track of Courage was an excellent read, and I would recommend you check it out. You can get a copy here. 

To be entered for a chance to win an ebook copy, comment below with your favorite winter activity!

WHAT'S HOT IN INSPIRATIONAL SUSPENSE

Wondering what's hot in inspiration suspense and mystery? Jessica R. Patch has a brand new mystery, Threat of Revenge, recently released from Love Inspired Suspense. Here's a little bit about the story:

A vendetta from the past puts a K-9 team in the crosshairs.

Following an anonymous tip about a gun-trafficking ring, patrol officer Jenna Morrow arrives in small-town North Dakota--and narrowly escapes the bomb that detonates in her car. Rescued by rancher Clay Miller, Jenna and her K-9 partner, Augie, take refuge at his remote property to continue her investigation. But even when she's under Clay's protection, an unknown assailant continues to threaten Jenna, making it clear someone wants her dead...and it's personal. As the killer closes in, Jenna and Clay must unmask an attacker who won't stop until a long-awaited revenge is complete...

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Dakota K-9 Unit

Book 1: Chasing a Kidnapper by Laura Scott
Book 2: Deadly Badlands Pursuit by Sharee Stover
Book 3: Standing Watch by Terri Reed
Book 4: Cold Case Peril by Maggie K. Black
Book 5: Tracing Killer Evidence by Jodie Bailey
Book 6: Threat of Revenge by Jessica R. Patch
Book 7: Double Protection Duty by Sharon Dunn

Here's the link to buy Threat of Revenge from Christian book.com

https://www.christianbook.com/threat-of-revenge/9781335957214/pd/957211?event=CFMON1#CBD-PD-Publisher-Description

Have a great week of reading, lovers of inspirational suspense and mystery!

Mary Ellis, suspense sisters 
 

THIS WEEK ON THE SUSPENSE SISTERS

We have exciting things planned for you this week on the Suspense Sisters!

On Tuesday, Suspense Sister Mary Ellis will tell us what’s hot in inspirational suspense and mystery.

Wednesday, author A.D. reviews TRACK OF COURAGE by Susan May Warren. She’s also giving away an eBook copy!

A hijacked plane. A pursuing killer. And a K9's instinct to help them make it out alive.

Pop singer Keely Williams's search for her biological mother in Alaska has been painfully unsuccessful. Now she just wants to escape this wild frontier and never look back. But when her plane is hijacked, she's suddenly plunged into a race against not only an Alaskan blizzard but also a killer who's on her tail.

After a career-ending injury, ex-cop Dawson Mulligan has only one friend--Caspian, the stray dog he adopted. Dawson just wants to figure out how to get his life on track, but during a flight home to Copper Mountain, he spots a downed plane and stops to help. Except, when his not-a-rescue dog runs off into the woods and discovers the trail of a missing survivor, it's up to the former cop to stage a rescue.

But Dawson has no idea he's being pulled into a deadly pursuit, or that Caspian is more than he seems. There might be redemption and second chances waiting for both Dawson and Keely if they have the courage to face their wounded pasts and fight for their future.

Join master storyteller Susan May Warren for a propulsive ride through the Alaskan wilderness, where love might be the riskiest--and most rewarding--adventure of all.

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Friday, we’ll hear from Suspense Sister Melissa Koslin. She’ll be talking about the books she’s read and what’s on her TBR list. You can share the titles you plan to read too!

Here’s a little about her most recent release, DESCENDED.

Thousands of miles from home, Isa sees a man who looks intensely familiar. After she thwarts an attempt on her life, she escapes down the mountain with the familiar man, Xander, and he explains about four ancient bloodlines, each with its own unique set of skills: Cicero, Solomon, Sun Tzu, and Lilith. He belongs to a secret society devoted to observing and recording, but never interfering. Until now.

As Isa fights to survive, she grows close to Xander. She learns of her abilities passed down through blood and struggles to uncover the truths of her past. She decides she has to put a stop to the killing of the bloodlines and protect Xander from any further harm…even if it kills her. But will the truth of the killer's motivations and identity be too much to handle?

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A WRITER'S NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Some people believe that the beginning of a new year is a great time to make resolutions. I used to do this. I stopped after realizing that simply resolving to do something doesn’t mean you’ll actually do it. Real change has its own timing, and it may not come just because it’s January.

But just for fun, what if I made resolutions about my writing? Would they look something like this?

1.  I’ll stop rewatching true-crime documentaries and calling it “research.”
2.  I’ll resist using the names of people I don’t like for my villains. (Well, I’ll try…)
3.  I’ll stop giving every character a dark secret … some people are allowed to be boring.
4.  I’ll stop Googling “the best way to hide a body” on public Wi‑Fi.
5.  I’ll remember that suspense doesn’t mean no one ever laughs.
(Even serial killers deserve a punchline.)
6.  I’ll write with fewer distractions.
Wait… did you hear that noise behind me?
7.  I’ll try writing one scene where no one’s praying and running at the same time.
8.  I’ll resist the urge to turn every helpful pastor into a secret villain.
9.  I’ll add more hope between the gunfire.
10.  I’ll remember that forgiveness doesn’t always require a car chase first.
11.  I’ll limit my villain’s mysterious Bible quotes to two per chapter — max.
12.  I’ll stop saying “God’s plan” every time my outline falls apart.
13.  I’ll let my main character sleep at least once before the final confrontation.
14.  I’ll trust the plot — and God — to work everything together for good… even on draft eleven.

So do you make resolutions? Wanna share? Leave a comment and you could win a Kindle copy of DARK DESIGN.

As she began to lose consciousness, she realized that she'd just made a very serious mistake. She tried to call out for help, but she couldn't see anyone on the shore.

There was no one to save her.

When Erin Delaney learns that a serial killer has mimicked the murder portrayed in her bestselling novel, she joins her friend Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI profiler, in Virginia. Their reunion, only a few months after fending off an eerie killer in the woods of Tennessee, is bittersweet, as Kaely has been tasked by the FBI to recruit Erin's help to identify a suspect. The FBI's team is stumped by the murderer who re-creates killings from the books of multiple authors, with only ominous notes left behind. As Erin is drawn further into the web of fear and chaos, Kaely begins to fear for Erin's safety.

On top of tracking down a murderer, Erin must shoulder the weight of a haunted past and claims that she stole the plot of her novel from one of her sources. As she struggles on multiple fronts, the enemy looms closer than ever--and Erin's life hangs in the balance.

Don't forget that book three in The Erin Delaney Mysteries is now available for preorder! Baker Book House is offering 40% off and free shipping! 

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