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.