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DiAnn Mills

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DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who invites her readers to step into stories where suspense meets adventure and romance warms the heart. Known for crafting unforgettable characters tangled in unpredictable plots, DiAnn believes every breath we take unfolds a story waiting to be told—so why not make it thrilling?

Her novels have consistently landed on bestseller lists including CBA, ECPA, and Publishers Weekly, and have won prestigious awards such as the Christy, Selah, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol awards.

DiAnn is a founding board member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Conference Advisor for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers. She actively participates in Advanced Writers and Speakers Associati ...more

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Average rating: 4.12 · 37,644 ratings · 4,571 reviews · 128 distinct works • Similar authors

	Breach of Trust (Call of Duty, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 3,458 ratings — published 2009 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Firewall (FBI: Houston, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 2,581 ratings — published 2014 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Attracted to Fire 4.16 avg rating — 2,367 ratings — published 2011 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Chase (Crime Scene: Houston, #1) 4.08 avg rating — 1,615 ratings — published 2012 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Double Cross (FBI: Houston, #2) 4.20 avg rating — 1,491 ratings — published 2015 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sworn to Protect (Call of Duty, #2) 4.17 avg rating — 1,454 ratings — published 2010 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deadly Encounter (FBI Task Force, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 1,464 ratings — published 2016 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Deadlock (FBI: Houston, #3) 4.21 avg rating — 1,230 ratings — published 2015 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trace of Doubt 4.35 avg rating — 1,118 ratings — published 2021 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Concrete Evidence 4.28 avg rating — 1,125 ratings — published 2022 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Every time I begin a new writing project, I panic. Can I do this again? Do I have the skills to carry another book through to completion? Will my readers like the characters? Is my plot credible enough with twists and turns to keep readers guessing? Will my story linger in the hearts of my readers long after the last sentence?

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Special Target showed me the strength of determination and selflessness in the midst of danger. A strong thriller.
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DiAnn rated a book it was amazing Loss of a Spouse: Navigating the Pain of Grief – A Christ-Centered Guide from GriefShare for Widows and Widowers Seeking Comfort, Practical Support, and Biblical Hope After the Death of a Spouse by The Church Initiative	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Outstanding and informative biblical approach to grief.
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“I think the day is as beautiful as you and I choose.”
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“Tears can be good. They can cleanse us form our misery.”
― DiAnn Mills, Lanterns and Lace

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“God loves us as we are, but He also loves. ... God doesn't care what roads we've traveled, only that our roads turn to Him.”
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Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

Deadly Encounter (FBI Task Force #1) by DiAnn Mills

Deadly Encounter by DiAnn Mills

One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich

One for the Money byJanet Evanovich

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The Alice Network byKate Quinn

Fingersmith bySarah Waters

Girl Waits with Gun (Kopp Sisters, #1) by Amy Stewart

Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart

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A Pie to Die for (Bakery Detectives #1) by Stacey Alabaster

A Pie to Die for byStacey Alabaster

Sprinkle with Murder (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay

Sprinkle with Murder byJenn McKinlay

Homicide in Hardcover (A Bibliophile Mystery, #1) by Kate Carlisle

Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle

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“A whole lot of good my IQ came when it came to judging his character.”
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“Don't let emotions paralyze you.”
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“How is it a vegan won't visit the zoo or rodeo, but you'll level a man with martial arts?”
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“Hangin' upside down ain't good for nobody but possums.”
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“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you.”
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Thank you for your Goodreads friendship, DiAnn!
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message 2: by Lawrence

May 22, 2014 06:53PM

Hey DiAnn...Thank you for accepting my friendship into your circle of friends. I've only read one of your book (Footsteps), which I really enjoyed and I looking for to reading more of them this year. Happy Reading and Writing to you!!

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