Most Popular Books by DiAnn Mills

Award-winning author DiAnn Mills returns with a high-stakes thriller set in Texas about an arson investigator seeking answers about the past and a SWAT team member who stumbles across a murder, one that may be connected to a cold case. As a member of the Houston SWAT team, Suzanne Barton is no stranger to high-stakes cases. But then she finds Julia Kraft, her best friend, murdered and Julia''s daughter, Mia, missing. While the authorities examine the crime scene for clues to the killer, Suzanne is forced to admit that she might not have known everything about Julia and Mia and that someone they trusted may not be who they seemed. Arson investigator Landon Kraft is stunned to learn of his ex-wife''s murder. He''s even more shocked when police suspect his daughter, Mia, might have been involved in the crime. Though he''s been estranged from his family since before Mia was born and only recently began mending his relationship with Julia, Landon doubts Mia would truly harm her mother. Then he discovers Mia''s been dating Porter Malcomson, the brother of a man Landon helped put in prison, and he can''t believe in coincidences anymore. Even though Suzanne and Landon disagree about whether Porter is trustworthy and Suzanne holds a grudge against Landon for deserting her best friend over twenty years ago, they agree to work together out of their shared concern for Mia. Soon it becomes clear that Julia''s murder was the calculated act of someone out for revenge, and Mia is a pawn in a dangerous game of lies and betrayal . . . one that may have been two decades in the making. A high-stakes Christian romantic suspense novel with family drama and themes of forgiveness, relational restoration, and letting go of bitterness Perfect for fans of police romance and thrilling stories by Lynette Eason, Irene Hannon, Karen Rose, and Laura Griffin Includes discussion questions for book clubs

"The Dance of Character and Plot, by DiAnn Mills will show you how to write a novel from idea to self-editing. This step-by-step instructional guide is packed with clear and concise information, examples of techniques, and fresh exercises to apply to your writing project."--back cover.

Enjoy a wild ride through Texas history in this collection of nine romances that bring together the lawful, the lawless, and the lonely.

This Christian, historical romance by best-selling author, DiAnn Mills is set in the early 1900s. In this fourth and last book of the Texas Legacy series, Zack Kahler thinks he is leaving New York City for home in Texas to publish his own newspaper, but a pair of six-year-old twins and a young woman from his past complicate the situation. What will this Christmas bring to this group of strangers now thrown together?

Debra Patterson''s children are missing...and her husband appears responsible-her whole world is collapsing.

EXPLORING THE ART OF PLOTTING helps writers plot a novel like a master storyteller. DiAnn Mills explores how a plot works and how it is developed. She shows the novelist how to increase the stakes in a story and help characters overcome obstacles. Your writing will be stretched to new horizons as you enhance your plotting skills.

Delight yourself with the beautiful and daring history of six American lighthouses as lived out through characters in six unique romances.

Journey back to the great decade of the 1940s through nine romances that ignite despite the challenges and dangers of a world war. Couples meet under unique circumstances--during the bombing of London, at military outposts, through covert operations to save children, as well as on the home front--and the bond of love grows through shared ideals and faith.

Casey O''Hare forsakes life with an outlaw gang to start anew in 1884. Outlaw leader Davis Jenkins, and Casey''s brother, Tim, pursue her, while a stranger enters her campsite in the snow-covered mountains of Utah.

Moments before she dies, a brothel resident persuades a doctor to adopt her baby. Two years later, Jessican Martin''s sistern Jenny arrives, determined to gain custody of her niece.

A race from danger?straight into the arms of love.In 1935, socialite Eva Fortier witnesses her grandfather''s murder and must flee New York to ensure her safety. Leaving behind a life of wealth, she seeks refuge in the secluded high desert area of Ghost Ranch, New Mexico.Navajo doctor Tahoma Benally has his hands full caring for his people''s medical needs. He certainly doesn''t have time to fall in love. But when Tahoma''s father asks him to help fulfill a vow he''d made to Eva''s father, Tahoma has no choice but to oblige his father''s request. In the process he finds himself drawn to the woman he''s promised to protect.With an elusive killer stalking Eva, and barriers of race and culture standing between her and Tahoma, does love stand a chance of blooming in the desert?

Journey along in nine stories with those who helped build the foundation of the new American nation as they dream big, endure faithfully, and love deeply.

SOCIAL MEDIA is an important part of every writer''s tool kit. But unless a writer knows how to use it, social media can be frustrating. Without the proper knowledge, writers can waste both time and effort. WHILE THERE''S NOT a one-size-fits-all answer to using social media to build connections with readers, there are principles that apply to all circumstances to help writers connect with their audience. This book will help every writer, no matter where they are on the publishing path, use social media to build effective connections and expand their reach. DiANN MILLS & EDIE MELSON know the importance of effective social media. They also have the proven engagement and numbers to back up their expertise. And they know how to show other writers how to do what they do. As co-directors of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and the Mountainside Publishing Retreats, DiAnn and Edie bring much more to the table than their combined half-century of writing expertise. They exhibit a proven passion to equip writers today. Individually and together, they have encouraged thousands of writers as they stay true to the call of "changing the world one writer at a time."

Journal your walk with God and be inspired by DiAnn Mills'' favorite quotes and Scripture passages.

For generations, the garden has been a place to find the peace and quiet the soul desires - and, perhaps, the love the heart longs for.