Hidden Places

Just a quick book recommendation. I have been reading a lot of christian romance novels (I know, scoff if you must.) I read them because they are easy, quick, and much like watching a chick flick. They offer me a nice breather on hectic days. My only complaint is that often they are too "fluffy", shall we say. The characters and story lines are often undeveloped and I find myself wanting a little more substance. But, because of my fear of conflict, war, or anything remotely scary, I don't often venture past the romance novel. And, after some close calls with blindly picking romance novels, I no longer take chances on non-christian writers without a peer recommendation.
So here is my plug for all you readers (Jandee) to offer me your suggestions on good reads. Gwen recently gave me a recommendation (seeing that I have now successfully read her entire library) and while it wasn't out of the christian romance novel genre I found it much more satisfying. The characters were well developed and very lovable. Each one brought you into their story and you ached for their pain and rejoiced at their triumphs. The plot skillfully crafted with the right amount of conflict, intrigue, and mystery (for me at least). And, the best thing about it, it had be wishing it wasn't about to end as I neared the end of it's 400 some odd pages that I finished in less than a day. (So it was still a quick read, which satisfies the requirements of a busy mom.)
The book is entitled "Hidden Places" and was written by Lynn Austen (I'm not sure on the spelling) Just thought I would share. Don't expect Charles Dickens, but for a christian romance novel, it is probably the best I've read. (I don't think you can count Louisa May Alcott as a christian writer, but if so, check out "A Long Fatal Love Chase" as well. It has been years since I read this one, but I remember loving it!)