Guess it would probably be helpful to post "why" huh? 
The top three full suspension bikes I've seen at both XC races and endurance events the last 2 years have been:
1. Santa Cruz Blur
2. Specialized FSR
3. Trek Fuel
All three are good performers and offer different levels of plushness (aka how much travel and how soft the ride is) as well as different versions to fit any budget.
The Blur is pretty much the standard for full suspension performance bikes, it's lighter sibling is the Superlight, which was then tuned for women specific riders, creating the Juliana. It's a proven design and a proven bike. I've talked to a lot of women riders that love the bike, so to me it seems like a safe bet for most. Although a Blur would be good too, if it fits properly.
I'd swing by Moab and ask them to try some of the models they have just so you can see the differences. As with most things there are tons of options. Such as dual pivot, single pivot, bushings vs bearings, 3 inches vs 4 inches vs 5 inches, lock outs vs propedal, and on and on.
Kona also has a new women's full suspension out now and Gary Fisher has an updated Cake specifically for women. Both got good reviews in recent Dirt Rags.
Moab carries the Trek, Santa Cruz, Fisher, and Kona lines. Harpeth Bicycles (ask for Henry) has Kona, and Franklin Bikes has Specialized and Cannondale (ask for Eli)
Yes Chris, Master Thad is an expert. He is doing very well with his racing.