What was your favorite picture book as a kid?

Is it sad that I don’t remember? So I will choose my favorite to read to my three girls (the oldest of whom is now 22): Goodnight Moon.

What was the first “real” book (with chapters and without pictures) you remember reading?

I’m sure there were ones that came before but the ones I remember most are Nancy Drew and Little House on the Prairie.

What was your most favorite book in high school?

1984

What was your least favorite book in high school?

The Scarlet Letter (don’t kill me for saying that. I know it’s a classic but I don’t remember really getting into it.)

What was the last novel you read?

Nicholas Sparks, Dreamland. I love Nicholas Sparks and I read every single one as soon as it comes out, but this is definitely at the bottom of the list.

What was the last nonfiction book you read?

Katie Couric, Going There. I am a journalist by trade so I loved it for that reason. And when raising kids, I always had the Today Show on. I remember watching live as September 11 happened so it was crazy to read her perspective on events like that. And I knew the news business was crazy, but she described how cut throat it is and I found that really intriguing.

Which book lived up to the hype (from the past 1-2 years)?

Now that I am an indie author, I find myself reading mostly indie books so that is hard to answer. But I read a lot of great things in the Christian reader groups about The Mobster’s Daughter by Rachel McDaniel. I never read her before but it kept getting talked about so I read it even though I rarely read historical. It was a great book and I’m glad I veered out of my contemporary romance zone to check it out.

On a side note, as an author, experts tell you how important a good cover is. This cover really drew me in and was a main reason for me to buy it.

Which book do you love that needs more hype?

I have seen good reviews about it in some of the Christian reader groups but one of my favorite books is Love and the Little White Lie by Tammy L. Gray. I have read it twice and is one I would definitely recommend if you love contemporary Christian romance.

What is the bext novel on your TBR (up to three)?

The Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin and Beachfront Inheritance by Michel Gilcrest. But first I need to finish A Barefoot Tide by Grace Greene.

What’s the next nonfiction on your TBR?

I Am Malala.

Tell us about your newest release/upcoming release.

Emily aches for a place to belong. Her fiancé left after discovering she couldn’t offer him the perfect life, a secret she holds close. She isn’t looking for a new man nor does she expect the electricity that crackles at a first meeting in front of a church bulletin board.

Jacob closed himself off when his wife left him, demanding perfection he couldn’t provide. And now, Jacob finds it impossible to stay away from Emily and her bright light that shines into his damaged heart. Still, he hides behind their nine-year age difference, fearing Emily will leave when she learns of his inability to give her a family.

While preparing for a mission trip to Guatemala, Jacob and Emily’s relationship blooms, and they gain a glimpse of the happiness they always craved. But when Jacob’s fears take hold, will he retreat, leaving them both tattered and torn?

Will Jacob and Emily overcome their fears and find the happily-ever-after they desire?

You can pre-order your copy here!

Tara Taffera is an avid reader and the author of A Divine Love Series. She writes contemporary Christian romance enveloped in God’s grace and love. Book two in her series, Love Unfailing, won the silver medal in the 2022 Illumination Book Awards in the romance category. She lives in Virginia with her husband of almost 25 years; they have three daughters.

www.tarataffera.com