Diane Moody Books in Order
Read Diane Moody's books in order, with publication lists for her World War II fiction, Braxton mysteries, Christian romances, and writings on prayer and faith.
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Diane Moody books in publication order
19 books
Confessions of a Prayer Slacker
by Diane Moody
2010
Diane Moody recounts her struggle to make prayer a regular part of everyday life rather than an emergency response. Personal experiences, humor, and Christian reflection frame her search for a closer, more consistent relationship with God.
Blue Christmas
by Diane Moody
2011
College student Hannah Brooks accepts a customer's Christmas invitation and unexpectedly meets her childhood idol, singer Jason McKenzie. Their growing romance faces pressures from fame and turmoil within his band, prompting Hannah to reconsider her faith.
Don't Ever Look Down
by Diane Moody
2011
Dick and Debbie Church recount their experience confronting cancer together, with writing assistance from Diane Moody. Debbie's work as an oncology counselor and Dick's mountaineering perspective inform practical encouragement for couples navigating illness and its effects on marriage.
Strike the Match
by Diane Moody
2011
Journalism graduate Keri McMillan returns to Oregon and reluctantly works for her father’s cabin business. Newspaper owner Grant Dawson also seeks a fresh start, but their growing attraction faces meddling matchmaking and complications in Keri’s plans.
Tea with Emma
by Diane Moody
2011
Inspired by a Jane Austen tour, Maddie Cooper returns to Austin determined to open an English tearoom and play matchmaker. A prickly Englishman moving into a nearby guesthouse complicates her schemes and introduces unexpected romantic possibilities.
The Runaway Pastor's Wife
by Diane Moody
2011
Exhausted by the pressures of church life, Annie McGregor retreats to a Colorado cabin to confront her doubts. Her wounded former sweetheart arrives seeking refuge from a powerful enemy, complicating Annie's commitment to her marriage and family.
Blue Like Elvis
by Diane Moody
2012
After ending her engagement, Shelby Colter starts work at Memphis's Baptist Memorial Hospital in 1977. An unexpected reunion with a childhood acquaintance and crises affecting loved ones challenge her hopes for a fresh beginning and renewed faith.
Of Windmills and War
by Diane Moody
2012
Chicago student Danny McClain becomes a B-17 copilot during World War II, while Dutch teenager Anya Versteeg joins the Resistance. Their lives converge amid occupation, hunger, and an Allied effort to deliver food to the Netherlands.
A Christmas Peril
by Diane Moody
2013
Lucy Alexander reads her aunt’s wartime diary while waiting through a hospital crisis involving her boyfriend. A Christmas romance from 1944 offers a striking parallel to Lucy’s uncertainty and the hope she needs in the present.
At Legend's End
by Diane Moody
2013
An unexpected gift lets Olivia Thomas begin again in a Maine seaside village. A grouchy bookseller and the town’s book club draw her into community life, while an old legend casts a shadow over a possible romance.
Home to Walnut Ridge
by Diane Moody
2013
Tracey Collins retreats from a disastrous Washington job to her Tennessee hometown and starts refurbishing furniture. Helping her sister and rebuilding an old smokehouse bring her closer to Noah, a former attorney burdened by his own painful past.
The Demise
by Diane Moody
2014
Braxton's leading businessman is found dead beneath the town's water tower, leaving residents stunned by an apparent suicide. Receptionist Julie Parker refuses to accept that explanation and begins investigating the death of her employer, Peter Lanham.
Beyond the Shadow of War
by Diane Moody
2015
After World War II, Danny McClain marries Anya, hoping to help her recover from devastating losses. Demobilization sends him home to America while she waits in London with other war brides, testing their relationship across the Atlantic.
The Legacy
by Diane Moody
2016
Photographer Gevin Parker and aspiring singer Emily Randolph grow close in Braxton, Tennessee. When a Revolutionary War sword disappears, they investigate its theft while a wave of graffiti divides residents and brings local officials into conflict.
From the Ashes of War
by Diane Moody
2018
Dutch war bride Anya struggles to adjust to married life in Chicago after World War II. An unexpected telegram calls her back to Holland, leaving husband Danny to confront renewed separation as she faces unfinished ties to home.
The Sibling
by Diane Moody
2019
Aubrey Evans returns to Braxton for her father's funeral and worries about her mother's state of mind. With help from pastor Peyton Gellar, she extends her stay as a local murder and an unusual group of suspects demand attention.
Confessions of a Prayer Warrior
by Diane Moody
2022
Established prayer habits can still become distracted routines. Diane Moody examines worry, unforgiveness, distrust, and criticism as obstacles to meaningful prayer, encouraging readers to reconsider their daily practice and deepen their relationship with God.
The Journey from War
by Diane Moody
2023
After surviving Bergen-Belsen and finding a new family in Chicago, Jacob Versteeg reaches adulthood with a promising future. A summer studying in West Germany brings him closer to the painful history of the parents who abandoned him.
A Time of Rage, A Time of War
by Diane Moody
2025
Jacob and Abby begin married life as the McClain family faces a changing America. Frankie’s military service in Southeast Asia and rising unrest at home test their faith and relationships during the turbulent years following 1962.
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