We at N. N. Light's Book Heaven read a wide variety of books every year. 2020 was no different. We read and reviewed over 1,000 books this year. As the year draws to a close, we award the best books of the year (December 2019 - November 2020). Each of these books were given a 5 star or 5+ star review by N. N. Light's Book Heaven and they are highly recommended reads. These are the finalists:
Action Adventure:
Demigods by J. Giambrone
Children’s Books/Middle Grade:
Frederick Fly-Catcher by Helen C. Johannes
Vegetable Chatter by Mommy Moo Moo
Christian Fiction/Romance:
My Heart Weeps by Pamela S. Thibodeaux
Rose In The Desert by K.M. Daughters
Patriot's Courage by Penelope Marzec
Contemporary Romance:
For The Love of You (Pacific Vista Ranch #3) by Claire Marti
Whispers in Washington: Ticket to True Love by Jennifer Wilck
Mountain Blaze by Debby Grahl
Cozy Mystery:
Murder: Double or Nothing (Southern California Mysteries, #3) by Lida Sideris
Fais Do Do Die (Big Uneasy, #5) by Pauline Baird Jones
Fireworks, A Firecracker & Foul Play (Death by Cupcake, #5) by D.E. Haggerty
Crime Thriller:
Virtually Timeless (High-Tech Crime Solvers #5) by Casi McLean
Torment in the Wind (Wind Series, #7) by Judy Bruce
Dark Romance:
Reign Of Pride (Dark Reign Book 1) by A.G. Kirkham
Dystopian:
New Wave (The Islands Of Anarchy #1) by Jennifer Ann Shore
Wasteland (Operation Galton, #2)
Fate of War (Leftover Girl, #5) by C. C. Bolick
Erotic Romance:
Until We Get It Right by Cadence Vonn
A Matter of Manners (Shades of Sin, #1) by Terry Graham
Yours...Mine...Always by Cadence Vonn
Fantasy:
The Lost Link (Power of Fae, #1) by Michelle Bryan
Evolutionary Magic (Andromeda Bochs Book 1) by Christina Herlyn
Elemental Links: Steel and Magic Book 1 by M.A. Leon
Fantasy Romance:
Solace: Fae Warriors Book 1 by Gini Rifkin
Only One Summer, Book 2, Sisters of the Legend Trilogy by K. M. Daughters
Waiting for the Laird by Willa Blair
Fiction/Literary Fiction:
My Name Is Danny: Tales From Danny the Dog by Andrew Joyce
Legend of the Lost Ass by Karen Winters Schwartz
Confronting Religious Fanaticism (An Eye for an Eye, #1) by Steve Shear
Historical Fiction:
Northern Wolf (Northern Wolf, #1) by Daniel Greene
The Cold Palace (The Forbidden City #4) by Melissa Addey
Blood and Silver by Vali Benson
Historical Mystery:
A Trace of Deceit (Victorian Mystery, #2) by Karen Odden
Double or Nothing by Clabe Polk
A Girl's Best Friend by Annalisa Russo
Historical Romance:
A Hundred Lies by Jean M. Grant
By Promise Made by Susan Leigh Furlong
The Berserker's Bride by Laura Strickland
Holiday Romance:
Mistletoe, Mobsters, & Mozzarella by Peggy Jaeger
Twelfth Night Promise: A Stolen Kisses Novella by Alanna Lucas
Waiting for a Miracle by Jennifer Wilck
Medieval Fiction/Romance:
A Winter Knight (Knights of Destiny Book 2) by Barbara Bettis
Clement: Boy Knight of Normandy (Clement, #1) by Craig T. Hipkins
The Maxwell Ghost by Ruth A. Casie
Memoir:
Walks with Sam: A Man, a Dog, and a Season of Awakening by David W. Berner
Mom...It's Cancer: They all said she was much too young. They were all very wrong by Debbie Legault
Foreigner In My Own Backyard: A Satirical Memoir by Travis Casey
Military Romance:
Home in Your Arms by Charlotte O’Shay
A Bounty on Forever by Connie Y. Harris
Mystery/Suspense:
Hide and Seek by Jo A. Hiestand
Hit and Run ?: A Brad Petronella novella (Brad Petronella novellas) by F.J. Donohue
Nonfiction:
Stocks, Bonds & Taxes: A Comprehensive Handbook and Investment Guide for Everybody by Phillip B. Chute
The Ultimate Boston Bruins Trivia Book: A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Bruins Fans! By Ray Walker
Corporate Undertaker: Business Lessons from the Dead and Dying by Domenic Aversa
Paranormal:
Metallic Red (The Royally Human Vampire, #1) by Jennifer Ann Shore
Crimson at Cape May (The Haunted Shores Mysteries #2) by Randy Overbeck
Once Upon a Lane by Duncan Wilson
Paranormal Romance:
Hidden Gypsy Magic by Tena Stetler
Diomere's Mercenary (Gate Keeper Chronicles #3) by Sabrina A. Fish
Heart and Soul (Paranormal Rock Star Romance) by Karen Michelle Nutt
Paranormal Suspense:
Ghost in the Machine by Katie O’Sullivan
Ghost Moon by Kathryn Knight
Poetry:
Harnessing Light by S.B. Goncarova
Regency Romance:
Courtesan's Wicked Desire (Improper Wives for Proper Lords, #4) by Clair Brett
A Lady's Addiction by Angelina Jameson
Romantic Comedy:
A Hero for Hailey (Love will OUT, #1) by D.E. Haggerty
Devil's Food Ripple With a Cherry On Top by Laura Strickland
Vanilla with a Twist by Peggy Jaeger
Romantic Fiction/Thriller:
Tears of the Wolf (Hotel LaBelle, #4) by Sharon Buchbinder
Winter at the Light by Stephen B. King
Lacewood: A Novel of Time and Place by Jessica James
Romantic Suspense:
After the Curtain Call by Nancy E. Polin
Endangered Diamond by M. Kate Quinn
A Pride of Brothers: Rick by Peggy Jaeger
Science Fiction:
Solar Warden by Peter Fuller
Shadowfall: Vol TWO - The Amalie Noether Chronicles by Jana Williams
Science Fiction Romance:
Pets in Space 5 (Pets in Space, #5) by Pauline Baird Jones, Veronica Scott, et.al
The Breeder Slave by P.L. Parker
The Chalice (Deg’Nara, #1) by P.L. Parker
Scottish Romance:
Deception and Desire (MacNaughton Castle Romance, #1) by Aubrey Wynne
A Merry MacNaughton Mishap (MacNaughton Castle Romance, #0.5) by Aubrey Wynne
The Reiver's Cub by Laura Strickland
Self-Help/Motivation/Inspiration:
Living Lightly: Bring Happiness and Calm to Your Everyday by Dale Curd and Kimberly Alexander
Swimming in Puddles: Create an Abundant Life from Limited Circumstances by Clint Lowe
Short Stories:
Tears and Crimson Velvet by A.L. Butcher
Peripheral Visions and Other Stories by Nancy Christie
Steampunk Romance:
Cross Checking: A Buffalo Steampunk Adventure by Laura Strickland
Supernatural Thriller:
The List: Alyssa's Revenge (Deep State Mysteries Book 2) by Casi McLean
Reign Of Fire (Deep State Mysteries Book 1) by Casi McLean
Sweet Romance:
Rock House Grill (Impact Series #1) by D.V. Stone
Love Overboard by Rachelle Paige Campbell
Time Travel/Time Travel Romance:
To Weave a Highland Tapestry by Mary Morgan
A Switch In Time: The President Is Missing... by Casi McLean
The Quest by Pam Binder
Urban Fantasy:
Midnight Temptation by Shari Nichols
Myth Management by Alex Musson
Dream Chasers (Screamcatcher # 2) by Christy J. Breedlove
Vintage Romance:
Always, Almond Fudge by Charlotte O’Shay
Bishop Takes Knight (Redclaw Origins #1) by McKenna Dean
The Blueberry Swirl Waltz by Maria Imbalzano
Western Romance:
Letters and Lies by Colleen L. Donnelly
A Fallacious Seduction by Virginia Barlow
Undercover Outlaw by Gini Rifkin
Women’s Fiction:
Wild Heart by Carolyn Haley
No More Secrets by Joanne Guidoccio
Country Roads: A Country Roads Series: Book One by Grea Warner
Young Adult:
Fear Tomorrow (The Fear Chronicles, #4) by C.C. Bolick
EverMarked by A.J. Eversley
The New Apprentice by Vincent Morrone and Danielle Morrone
Congratulations to all the finalists.
The winners will be announced on Monday, December 21, 2020.
Congratulations to all!
I am beyond honored. So many incredible authors and thrilled to be nominated along side of them.
Both my daughter/co-author and I are so honored to have our book The New Apprentice named as a finalist. Thank you so much!
I'm so honored to be included with such talented and phenomenal authors! Thank you N.N. Light!
I am so honored that my books are finalists! So excited! Thank you all!