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Colleen Coble

Author of Without a Trace

134+ Works 13,608 Members 654 Reviews 13 Favorited

About the Author

Colleen Cable is a Christian author of historical fiction and romance. She has written over thirty-five novels which have earned her several awards, including the Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, and the 2009 Best Books of Indiana-Fiction award. She was born and raised on a farm show more in Indiana. Her first books were historical romances set in Wyoming. It took her a year to write her first novel because she continued to work as a full-time receptionist. She writes the Rock Harbor Series, Mercy Falls Series, The Lonestar Series, an dthe Aloha Reef Series. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by Colleen Coble

Without a Trace (2003) 549 copies
The Lightkeeper's Daughter (2009) 487 copies
Cry in the Night (2009) 382 copies
Beyond a Doubt (2004) 371 copies
Tidewater Inn (2012) 366 copies
Distant Echoes (2005) 365 copies
Alaska Twilight (2006) 347 copies
Into the Deep (2004) 342 copies
Lonestar Secrets (2008) 317 copies
Abomination (2007) 316 copies
The Inn at Ocean's Edge (2015) 316 copies
Rosemary Cottage (1900) 297 copies
The Lightkeeper's Ball (2011) — Author — 278 copies
Midnight Sea (2007) 274 copies
Lonestar Homecoming (2009) 268 copies
Butterfly Palace (2014) 263 copies
Black Sands (2005) 253 copies
The Lightkeeper's Bride (2010) 244 copies
Seagrass Pier (2014) 243 copies
Blue Moon Promise (2012) 242 copies
Mermaid Moon (2016) 227 copies
Dangerous Depths (1783) 222 copies
Anathema (2008) 218 copies
The View from Rainshadow Bay (2018) 216 copies
One Little Lie (2020) 203 copies
Fire Dancer (2006) 179 copies
Because You're Mine (2017) 178 copies
Strands of Truth (2019) 178 copies
Beneath Copper Falls (2017) 164 copies
Three Missing Days (2021) 146 copies
Two Reasons to Run (2020) 145 copies
A Stranger's Game (2022) 140 copies
Edge of Dusk (2022) 112 copies
All is Calm All is Bright (2015) 109 copies
Smitten Book Club (2014) 101 copies
Rock Harbor Search and Rescue (2013) — Author — 97 copies
Silent Night, Holy Night (2014) 96 copies
Freedom's Light (2018) 94 copies
Dark of Night (2023) 89 copies
A Heart's Betrayal (2015) 85 copies
To Love a Stranger (2000) 69 copies
Break of Day (2023) 67 copies
Fragile Designs (2024) 59 copies
Shadow Bones (2005) 36 copies
Stormcatcher (2006) 35 copies
Forever Friends (Amanda / Collette / Danielle / Belinda) (2000) — Contributor — 34 copies
Windigo Twilight (2005) 32 copies
Silent Night [novella] (2012) 32 copies
From Russia with Love (2001) 26 copies
Red River Bride (2002) 24 copies
Where Leads the Heart (1997) 24 copies
Maggie's Mistake (2002) 22 copies
Love Ahoy (1899) 15 copies
Set Sail My Heart (2012) 15 copies
Lonestar Sanctuary [and] Sweetwater Gap (2000) — Contributor — 13 copies
Heart Full of Love (2012) 12 copies
Belinda (2012) 12 copies
A Match Made in Heaven (2012) 11 copies
Love, Suite Love (2003) 10 copies
Storm Warning (2012) 9 copies
Aloha Reef Collection (2007) 8 copies
The Wedding Quilt Bride (2012) 7 copies
Love's Far Country (2012) 7 copies
Blue Saint 1 copy

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Legal name
Coble, Colleen
Other names
Rhoads, Colleen
Birthdate
1952-01-19
Gender
female
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
Wabash, Indiana, USA
Places of residence
Indiana, USA

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Where the Heart Leads

Sarah Montgomery's beau, Rand comes home from the Civil War to find she is engaged to another man after thinking him dead. Rand will not listen to reason and heads out west. Sarah decides to follow Rand to see if they can work things out. Unbeknownst to her former husband to be follows to stir up trouble.
 
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dara85 | 3 other reviews | Mar 13, 2024 |
Fragile Designs by Colleen Coble had an intriguing beginning. Carly is a strong woman who puts her family first. She has a big heart. At times, though, I did find myself rolling my eyes. I do not want to give anything away, but I am curious as to how Carly could be that naïve (in her relationships with men). The main characters are developed while others fell a little flat. There was one individual in particular who had a major role that I thought needed more development. The first third of the book was engaging. It had me curious to find out what would happen next. Then, unfortunately, the story seemed to slow down as a slew of new characters were introduced along with farfetched, superfluous storylines. I wish the author had not tried to overcomplicate the mystery. I liked that the mystery involved a Faberge egg. Like the author, I find them appealing. They are unique works of art. I liked the action. I did feel that the story could have used more of it, especially in the middle. The guilty party can easily be identified despite the misdirection. A dramatic scene near the end had me rolling my eyes (again). The epilogue neatly wraps up the book (gives readers a heartwarming ending). There were some details in the book that were unrealistic (no way would they happen in real life). Carly made some choices regarding her child during the story that were questionable (would have mothers with young children screaming “what are you thinking”). The longwinded and repetitive explanations slowed down the pace of the story (and took away from the suspense). Fragile Designs has a good concept. I wish the last two-thirds of Fragile Designs had been like the beginning.… (more)
 
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Rating
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Reviews
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ISBNs
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Languages
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Favorited
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