- 2004—named Heartsong Presents Favorite New Author of 2004. Protecting Amy was named second favorite historical book of the year by Heartsong readers.
- 2006—The Prisoner’s Wife was named favorite historical of the year among Heartsong readers.
- March, 2007—Frasier Island was a Top Pick in Romantic Times Book Reviews magazine.
- 2007—The Prisoner’s Wife won the short historical category of both American Christian Fiction Writers’ Book of the Year Contest and the Inspirational Readers’ Choice Contest, sponsored by the Faith Hope & Love chapter of Romance Writers of America.
- 2007—Wyoming Hoofbeats placed third in the inspirational category of the More than Magic Contest.
- 2007—Feather placed third in the general fiction category of American Christian Fiction Writers’ Book of the Year Contest.
- 2007—The Lumberjack’s Lady was named second favorite historical book of the year by Heartsong Presents readers. Susan was among the top 10 favorite authors.
- 2007—Frasier Island was the October selection of Books-A-Million’s Faithpoint Book Club.
- 2007—Finding Marie was a selection of the Crossings Book Club.
- 2008—The Lumberjack’s Lady won the short historical category of the Inspirational Readers’ Choice Contest sponsored by the Faith Hope & Love chapter of Romance Writers of America.
- 2008—Sarah’s Long Ride was a finalist in the young adult category of American Christian Fiction Writers’ Book of the Year Contest.
- November 2008—Snowbound Colorado Christmas, including Susan’s novella “Almost Home,” was on the Christian Book Distributors top 20 fiction list at www.christianbook.com.
- January 2009—Susan was #5 on the Heartsong readers’ list of top ten favorite authors for 2008. A New Joy made the top-10 list of Heartsong readers’ favorite historicals of the year, and two of Susan’s covers (Return to Love and A New Joy) were among the top 10 favorites.
- February 2009—Inside Story was a selection of the Crossings Book Club.
- July 2009—“Almost Home,” in the Snowbound Colorado Christmas collection, placed second in the 2009 Inspirational Readers’ Choice Contest, novella category.
- August 2009—Hearts in the Crosshairs was rated four-and-a-half stars by Romantic Times Book Reviews
- September 2009—Return to Love was a finalist in the ACFW’s Book of the Year contest.
- December 2009—The Sheriff’s Surrender was a top pick in inspirational fiction in Romantic Times Book Reviews’ December issue and rated 4-1/2 stars.
- January 2010—Susan was named second in the list of ten Favorite Authors of the Year among Heartsong Presents readers, and two of her covers (Trail to Justice and Always Ready) made the favorites lists too.
- January 2010—Hearts in the Crosshairs was nominated for the Reviewers’ Choice Award at Romantic Times Book Reviews.
- June 2010, The Gunsmith’s Gallantry was rated 4-1/2 stars by Romantic Times Book Reviews.
- August 2010—The Crimson Cipher was named a Top Pick and rated 4-1/2 stars by Romantic Times Book Reviews in the August issue.
- January 2011—Susan was named Favorite Author of the Year in the 18th Annual Heartsong Awards. Her book Fire & Ice was number 4 on the “Favorite Contemporary Romance” list, and Polar Opposites came in at number 6. The cover of Polar Opposites also appeared eighth on the list of “Favorite Contemporary Covers.”
- May 2011—Christmas Mail-Order Brides was named one of the five best Collections of the Year in Family Fiction Magazine’s 2011 Readers Choice Awards.
- October 2011—The Lady’s Maid was rated 4-1/2 stars in RT Book Reviews.
- July 2012—Captive Trail was awarded the Will Rogers Medallion, in the Western Fiction category.
- August 2012—Captive Trail was named a finalist in the WILLA Literary Awards and the ACFW Carol Awards.
- March 2013—Captive Trail was a selection of the Crossings Book Club.
- March & April 2014—The New England Romance Collection was named to the Evangelical Christian Publishers’ Association’s bestseller list in both months.
- July & August 2014—The Beaches and Brides Romance Collection was named to the Evangelical Christian Publishers’ Association’s bestseller list.
- August 2014—The Prairie Dreams Trilogy and Westward Christmas Brides were both selections of the Literary Guild and Crossings Book Club.
- September 2014—The Prairie Dreams Trilogy was #4 on the ECPA Bestsellers list.
- October 2014—Westward Christmas Brides and the Prairie Dreams Trilogy were both named to the ECPA fiction bestsellers’ list.
- November and December 2014—Westward Christmas Brides remained on the ECPA fiction bestsellers list.
- January 2015—Westward Christmas Brides remained on the ECPA bestsellers list and was named #13 on the ECPA list of Christian Fiction Bestsellers of 2014.
- March 2015—The Outlaw Takes a Bride was reviewed in Romantic Times Book Reviews, receiving its top rating of 4-1/2 stars.
- August 2015, The Twelve Brides of Summer Collection was named to the ECPA bestsellers list.
- November and December 2015–The 12 Brides of Christmas was named to the ECPA fiction bestsellers list.
- April 2016--The Cowboy’s Bride was fifth on the ECPA fiction bestsellers list and was named to Christian Book Distributors’ best-seller lists for historical and western fiction. It was #8 on the Publisher’s Weekly list of bestselling religious fiction.
- May 2016–The Cowboy’s Bride remained on the CBD bestseller lists for romance and western fiction.
- July and August 2016–The 12 Brides of Summer was named to the ECPA fiction bestsellers list.
- July 2016–River Rest was named winner of The Clash of the Titles.
- September and October 2016–Mountain Christmas Brides is a CBD bestseller in fiction and romance fiction. The Cowboy’s Bride is a CBD bestseller in western fiction.
- October 2016–Mountain Christmas Brides was #7 on the Publisher’s Weekly Top Ten Religious Fiction list, and was also named to the ECPA fiction bestsellers list.
- October 2016–The Outlaw Takes a Bride won the Will Rogers Medallion Awards bronze medal, Western Romance category.
- November and December 2016, Mountain Christmas Brides remained on the ECPA best-sellers list.
- January 2017–Seven Brides for Seven Texans was named to the CBD bestsellers list.
- February 2017, Seven Brides for Seven Texans and The Cowboy’s Bride are both sitting pretty on the CBD bestseller list of western fiction.
- July and August 2017, Seven Brides for Seven Mail-Order Husbands was named to the ECPA fiction bestsellers list and also was among the top-selling romance fiction at CBD.
- November 2017, The Captive Brides Collection was named to the ECPA fiction bestsellers list and CBD’s bestselling romance fiction list.
- December 2019, Christmas Next Door was named to the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (EPCA) Bestsellers for the Christmas 2019 season.
- January 2020, The Mail-Order Standoff collection was named to the ChristianBook.com best-selling romance list.
- April 2020, The Mail-Order Standoff was named to EPCA’s Fiction Bestsellers list.
- June 2022, The Rancher’s Legacy won the bronze medal in the 2022 Will Rogers Medallion Award.
- March 2023, The Sister’s Search is a finalist is Selah Awards, historical category.
- May 2023, The Christian Editors’ Association named Susan winner of the 2023 Editor’s Choice Award, fiction category, for editing Sandra Vosburgh’s The Death Collector.
- June 2023, Cliffhanger was named a semi-finalist in the 2023 ACFW Carol Awards, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense category.
More about Susan Page Davis
Susan is a native of central Maine and grew up on a small farm. She and her husband, Jim, live in western Kentucky. Susan has over 80 books published. Click HERE to learn more about Susan.
Customer Reviews
Riveting
I was so thoroughly hooked I had to read the book in one sitting. (Well, not literally.)
Elizabeth H. Bantz
Super!
Oh my goodness, another terrific book in the Maine Justice series.
Robin Bunting
Wonderful Glimpse into History
Susan takes real historical happenings and weaves a credible story around them.
Paula S.
Unique Writing Style!
Very imaginative! I liked how clean the books were and enjoyed the characters.
R Wyatt
Who Done It?
A flea market find has a mystery of its own. This is a great Book!
Zeta Books
I Loved the Twists and Turns
I love the history that gets woven into the story.
Sharon Chadbourne
The Priority Unit Wins Again!
The attention to detail is amazing and her knowledge of Maine geography is incredible.
Nancy Bean
Robin Bunting
My attention and interest were captured from the first paragraph.
Robin Bunting
Uplifting in Difficult Circumstances
Susan Page Davis is a long-time favorite author, and The Suspect Bride didn’t disappoint. Five stars.
Iola
One of the Best Novella Collections from Barbour
Well paced, well written, and not a dud in the bunch – a new favorite among the Barbour collections.
Yvette - Bookworlder
A Great Read`
“… a great read of the ongoing crime-solving Priority Unit staff …”
Mike L.
Loved this one!
I enjoyed the setting, I loved the characters, and the plot and suspense were first class.
Connie R.
Recommended!
Refreshing, suspense, a little of everything a good book needs.
WJ Shimer
Suspenseful Read
I’ve stayed up late reading until I fall asleep at least twice because the story was so good.
Janek
Engrossing and Sweet
This story, set just prior to America’s entry into WW1, got me hooked right off the bat.
Dana Carrier
Enjoyable Mystery
BREAKING NEWS is a wonderful small town mystery with hints of a budding romance and characters the reader will love.
Cynthia Hickey
An engaging read
The book’s pace and storyline kept me interested and guessing until the end.
Jonelle Nielson
Standing on Faith in God
The historical details of life in the late 1600s are accurate and interesting.
Sharon Kiesel
Wonderful Story
As I read the final page and closed the cover, I shut my eyes and sighed. What a wonderful story.
Sally
Rosie the Riveter had Nothing on These Women
It’s a great story, well-told. I can’t wait for the next volume.
Auntie Em
The Characters Are Incredible
From book 1 through book four the characters in this series are incredible.
Cathi Rogerson
Wonderful Reading
Good story plot and character development with just enough twists and turns to make it interesting without making it stressful.
Donna
Riveting Historical Romance
… an excellent read for those who enjoy learning about this challenging time for settlers in American history.
Kindle Customer
Mrs. Davis’s Writing Is Outstanding
The writing in this book made me feel as though I was a ride along during police work being done.
Robin Bunting
Six Stars?
The characters all grabbed me from the beginning and I loved following them through each of the books.
Gwen
Wholesome Romance
I highly recommend this book to all. It was such a sweet romance. It could become the next Hallmark movie!
Jennifer
10 Stars
Adventure, excitement, courage, encouragement all live inside these pages.
Connie R.
Deciding If God’s Real
This is a really intense story with some romance. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!
Ginny
Romantic Suspense that Is Truly Romantic
The romantic element and suspense were intricately woven together.
Michelle Sutton
My Favorite So Far By Susan
Would definitely recommend this as a good read to any of my friends!
Keva
Review of The Labor Day Challenge
All the characters are very believable, the solving of the murder, challenging.
Sharon Kiesel
When things go wrong . . .
Amy and Tom Barkley are wonderful main characters, and it was fun to see how they learned to get along with each other!
Marniana
Excitement at Every Turn
Many things must come together for a happily ever after. Good book.
Sherry Welch
Great Book!
The storyline pulls you in from the start and keeps you there until the end.
Plib