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Lurlene McDaniel

Lurlene McDaniel began writing inspirational novels about teenagers facing life-altering situations when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. “I want kids to know that while people don’t get to choose what life gives to them, they do get to choose how they respond,” she has said. Her novels are hard-hitting and realistic, but also leave readers with inspiration and hope. McDaniel’s bestselling books have received acclaim from readers, teachers, parents, and reviewers. They include The Year of Luminous Love and its companion, The Year of Chasing Dreams; Don’t Die, My Love; Till Death Do Us Part; and many more. Lurlene McDaniel lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Visit her online at LurleneMcDaniel.com and on Facebook and follow her on Twitter at @Lurlene_McD.
The Year of Chasing Dreams
The Year of Luminous Love
The End of Forever
Don't Die, My Love
Hit and Run
Reaching Through Time: Three Novellas
Heart to Heart
Keep Me in Your Heart
Breathless
Prey
True Love: Three Novels
Letting Go of Lisa
Angels in Pink: Holly's Story
Angels in Pink: Raina's Story
Telling Christina Goodbye
The Girl Death Left Behind

Books

The Year of Chasing Dreams
The Year of Luminous Love
The End of Forever
Don't Die, My Love
Hit and Run
Reaching Through Time: Three Novellas
Heart to Heart
Keep Me in Your Heart
Breathless
Prey
True Love: Three Novels
Letting Go of Lisa
Angels in Pink: Holly's Story
Angels in Pink: Raina's Story
Telling Christina Goodbye
The Girl Death Left Behind

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