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From C.B. Clark ---
I’ve been a voracious reader my entire life. If forced to
make a choice between watching television or reading a book, the decision is a
no brainer. I go to bed early so I can read, and I get up an hour earlier in
the morning to read. My taste runs across the spectrum, and I read mysteries,
romances of all genres, Scifi, thrillers, literary fiction, and even a few
westerns.
Choosing the top ten books I’ve ever read is a monumental
task. I could easily come up with hundreds of great books. But forced to choose,
here’s my top ten (in no particular order):
1. Gone With the Wind
by Margaret Mitchell – Who can resist this sweeping saga of the fall of the
American South in the Civil War. The sparks between Rhett Butler and Scarlett
O’Hara are off the charts.
2. Clan of the Cave Bear
by Jean M. Auel – This book explores the possibilities of contact between
Neanderthal and Cro-magnon humans. I really enjoyed learning about herbal
remedies, to say nothing of the hot romance between Ayla and Jondalar.
3. Little Women by
Louisa M. Alcott –This popular young adult story follows the lives of the four
March sisters as they struggle with the transition from childhood to becoming
women. Loved it when I was a kid. Reread the book a few years ago, and I still
loved it.
4. Not Without My Daughter
By Betty Mahmoody –An autobiographical account of the author’s escape with her
daughter from her abusive husband in Iran. A fascinating read, and with what’s
happening in the world today, all the more relevant.
5. Outlander by Diana
Gabaldon –A terrific time travel romance. Claire Randall travels through
ancient standing stones and is transported from 1943 Scotland to 1743 where she
meets the oh-so-dashing highlander, Jamie Fraser. I couldn’t put the book down.
6. Hunger Games by
Suzanne Collins. –The heroine, Katniss Everdeen, in this dystopian young adult
novel, battles powerful forces, saves her sister, helps her community, and
finds love. Non-stop action from beginning to end.
7. All Quiet on the
Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque –A very moving story of a young German
soldier’s trials fighting in trench warfare in World War 1. The story will stick
with you long after you finish.
8. Nancy Drew
Mysteries by Carolyn Keene –This series of children’s books is a bit dated,
but as a child, I was enthralled with Nancy and her adventures. Who doesn’t
love a good mystery?
9. The Da Vinci Code
By Dan Brown – This exciting mystery thriller kept me on the edge of my seat.
The historical details are fascinating, and the hero’s adventures riveting.
10. Anything by Sandra Brown –I love all of her stories. She’s
a master of mixing romance with suspense. Always guaranteed a great read.
Any books to add? I’d love to know. I’m always looking for
another great book.
Blurb:
Head college librarian, Marissa Reynolds has spent years
distancing herself from her crime king pin uncle and his criminal empire. When
she awakens in an unfamiliar hotel room with blood on her hands and no memory
of how she got there, the past returns with a vengeance, and her life spirals
into a nightmare.
Straight-laced, Assistant district Attorney, Scott Bannister
has spent a lifetime seeking justice for the senseless gangland shooting deaths
of his parents. When he realizes Marissa is the niece of his prime suspect, he
crosses a line guaranteed to put in jeopardy both his life and his beloved
career.
He’s made it clear he’ll do anything to destroy her uncle.
She fears he’s using her to achieve his goal. As the body count mounts, and
their lives are threatened, they must put aside their distrust and work
together to find the devious killer. Will they be able to forgive and find true
love?
Excerpt:
She pushed to her hands and knees.
The pounding in her brain mushroomed into a full-blown, jackhammer assault.
With a moan, she sank onto her bottom and grabbed her head in a fruitless
effort to keep her brain from exploding. Despite the pain, she needed to get
up. Something was wrong. Something was very wrong.
Faint wisps of light seeped through
the edges of the window curtains. The distant sound of traffic echoed through
the glass. A lamp imbued the room with a soft, rosy glow, revealing a king-size
bed. The cover on the bed was a glossy, garish pink, the pillows covered in the
same lurid color, the edges trimmed with frilly, black lace.
She rubbed the back of her neck and
closed her eyes, but when she opened them again she was still in the unfamiliar
room. A battered desk faced the bed, a large, flat screen television on top.
The flickering images of a naked, full-breasted woman being entertained by two
equally naked men played across the screen.
A wingback chair, covered in black
leatherette sat in the far corner where a door was ajar revealing the cracked
linoleum floor of a bathroom and the edge of a chipped porcelain sink. A framed
diagram of a fire escape route was posted on the back of the other door. A
hotel room? She dug her fingers into
her temples. Why couldn’t she remember?
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Author Bio:
Secret Betrayal is
award-winning author, C.B. Clark’s fifth romantic suspense published by The
Wild Rose Press. She has worked as an archaeologist and an educator, and enjoys
hiking, canoeing, and snowshoeing with her husband and dog near her home in the
wilderness of central British Columbia.
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Thanks so much for hosting me on your Blog today, Amber. I'm thrilled to be here.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome. I loved having you stop by.
DeleteA phenomenal list, CB! Many are some of my favorites, too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate that you stopped by, Mary. Thank you. Any suggestions for a great read?
DeleteGreat selection! I love so many of the ones you listed.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jennifer! What's your favourite book?
DeleteLove this list. I have more to add to my reading pile.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stopped by, Gloria. Thank you. I do love to read, and I'm always on the look out for a great read.
DeleteA really interesting list, Christine, and many of them are my own favorites - especially the first three!
ReplyDeleteOne of the first 'adult' novels(I mean for grownups rather than children, not an 'x' rated story) I ever read, in my early teens, was 'She' by H Rider Haggard. Set in Victorian times, it tells of two men's search for Ayesha, an immortal Queen, in the wilds of Africa. Cruel, but beautiful and charismatic, She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed is such a captivating character, and Holly and his ward, Leo, are equally interesting. A fast moving romantic fantasy adventure with a twist ending. I loved it!
Wow! She sounds like a great read. As a kid I loved action and adventure stories. I'll have to look this one up. Thanks for the suggestion, Lyn.
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