This is another author I just recently discovered: J. L. Crosswhite. I had gotten the first book of her Hometown Heroes Series free on my Kindle, and immediately wanted to read everything she had written. I got the whole series in paperback, including the prequel, and devoured the books.
Crosswhite has a few suspense series that are all entwined. Following the Hometown Heroes Series is In The Shadow Series, which I have already read and loved. Following it is The Holcomb Springs Series. There are two books in that series, and I assume a third is coming. I have not read those yet, but they are on order.
The author also has some historical suspense books written under the name Jennifer Crosswhite, including The Route Home Series. Those are still on my "want to read" list, but also sound great.
There are a couple of things that I really like about her books:
#1: She has the same characters throughout her books - so far both series I have read. She does introduce new ones, but most of them are in all of the books. I like that.
#2: Slight spoiler: Her books do not end with a proposal or marriage. They are definitely romantic suspense, and the guy gets the girl....but I have yet to see a proposal for the featured couple.
Now, there has been proposals for couples from previous books. And it does tend to be more believable that way.
And I will be honest. I like the other way too. I enjoy a book that ends with a proposal, and really like it when there is an epilogue that has the wedding....but Crosswhite's books are a nice change from that, and I find myself also liking that way.
These books have great and likable characters, and they are different. It is hard to pick out favorites, but I found myself really liking the two main characters in the last book I read by her: Over Her Head, book #3 in The In The Shadow Series. That book features Jessica, sister of one of the main characters from the first series, Scott.....and Austin.
Jessica had been in a few books, and first appeared in the first series as an irresponsible young alcoholic. She has since cleaned up her act, and is a Christian trying to live right. Austin is a new character, having just moved to the area for a job, and having made an appearance in the previous book. He is smart, awkward, and a bit shy.... a departure from the typical male hero of a story like this.
But both of them were extremely likable and relatable characters.
She is definitely a new to me author that I recommend.
This author has two different bios, as she has two different websites: one for her historical novels under Jennifer Crosswhite, and the other under J. L. Crosswhite for her contemporary. I used the one from her J. L. Crosswhite site, and the bio is in her words.
About the author:
I have an active imagination! A large part of the genesis for my stories began with a “What if…?” And when I’m writing suspense, I’m able to take all those scary thoughts and possibilities and turn them into a story. Add in a little romance, and things get really exciting!
My favorite thing is discovering how much there is to love about America the Beautiful and the great outdoors. I’m an Amazon bestselling author of romantic suspense and historical fiction, a mom to two navigating the young adult years while battling my daughter’s juvenile arthritis, exploring the delights of my son’s autism, and keeping gluten free. A California native who’s spent significant time in the Midwest, I’m thrilled to be back in the Golden State. Follow me on social media to see all my adventures and how I get inspired for my books!
If you read my blog post on my rebrand, you’ll discover the reason that I write under three different names. This page is dedicated to my suspense. My historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction can be found at JenniferCrosswhite.com.
I own a publishing services company helping writers learn the craft of fiction and navigate the world of publishing, indie or traditional. Find me at www.TandemServicesInk.com.
Check out her contemporary novels website at JLCrosswhite.com
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