J.L. Oakley, Author at BestSelling Reads

Fleeing the SD: The Brisling Code

A Thursday teaser from the latest historical fiction novel By J.L. Oakley As the inspector at the table motioned him forward, Haugland mentally counted down from five to zero to calm himself. He gave his papers consisting of his identity card, gresen pass, and work permit to the man. “Are […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: September 20, 2023September 18, 2023

New Book Announcement

New book: The Brisling Code

A new novel of Norway during the Second World War now out for you to enjoy By J.L. Oakley The latest book by a BestSelling Reads member-author is now available in print and e-book. J.L. Oakley has followed up her two novels set during the occupation of Norway with a […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: September 15, 2023September 14, 2023

Thursday teaser

Teaser Thursday: Tree Soldier

Marking the 90th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, enjoy this sample of the acclaimed novel By J.L. Oakley Prologue From inside the farmhouse, John Hardesty heard the car door slam and the engine roar to life. He got off the floor and rubbed his sore cheek. Paul had hit […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: April 12, 2023April 13, 2023

Giveaway , Tuesday teaser

On the third day of Great Reading: The Christmas Well

The BestSelling Reads 12 Days of Great Reading contest opens in just a few days, on December 1. Keep your fingers ready to click on the link to enter your name. To whet your appetite, here’s a sample of one of the books you could win By J.L. Oakley When […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: November 28, 2022November 23, 2022

Tuesday teaser , Uncategorized

Tuesday teaser: Mist-Chi-Mas

A sample of the novel of captivity By J.L. Oakley Jeannie could sense the presence of the trees around her, the Douglas firs and cedars standing like gentle sentinels in the gloom. A subtle chill crept around their toe-like roots. Candlelight from the windows brightened their trunks like fairy lamps. […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Thursday teaser

Thursday teaser: Mist-Chi-Mas

This week’s excerpt comes from tale set in the Pacific Northwest of 1860 By J.L. Oakley Troubles with San Juan Town Breed stood on the porch of Krill’s Mercantile and checked the double doors. Behind him, lantern light from a dozen shacks groped its way through the thickening mist. A tinny piano […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Thursday teaser

The Man in the Cave

A special Christmas Eve teaser from the story By J.L. Oakley Christmas Eve in Seattle can be dreary, often with rain or fog in the forecast. But when there is snowfall and Mamma’s Christmas julenisse figures are in the window, I remember a time long ago on this very same […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: December 24, 2020September 1, 2021

Focus Friday

The Quisling Factor

A bestselling Friday focus By J.L. Oakley As soon as Tommy was out of sight, Haugland jogged up the tree-lined driveway, slowing down where the pines opened up. From there he saw the fruit trees planted below the ruined farmhouse. Haugland cocked his head to listen to any sound, frustrated […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: September 25, 2020September 10, 2021

Thursday teaser

A tree soldier in the Pacific Northwest

A historical Thursday teaser from the novel By J.L. Oakley A couple of hours later, Hardesty was standing along the edge of the camp parade ground with the rest of his young squad mates. They all looked like they wanted to bolt. He followed their line of sight. Behind the […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: February 6, 2020September 9, 2021