Showing posts with label Christian Fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian Fiction. Show all posts

Friday, October 3, 2025

The Thief of Blackfriars Lane

Title: The Thief of Blackfriars Lane

SeriesBlackfriars Lane #1

Author: Michelle Griep

Publisher: Barbour Books

Genre: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery

Source: Own

My Review:

I think my creative review juices have up and left me. I don't really know what to say about The Thief of Blackfriars Lane.

Thursday, October 2, 2025

The Letter From Briarton park

Title: The Letter From Briarton Park

Series: Houses of Yorkshire #1

Author: Sarah E. Ladd

Narrator: Jude Mason

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Christian Fiction, Regency

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

The Letter From Briarton Park is my first introduction to Sarah E. Ladd's books. Jude Mason did a good job with the narration.

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Convergence

Title: Convergence

Author: Ginny L. Yttrup

Publisher: Shiloh

Genre: Psychological thriller, suspense, Christian Fiction

Source: Own

My Review:

One of the things I enjoy about Ginny L. Yttrup's stories is that they are all standalone novels. Convergence is a masterfully woven story that immediately sucked me in.

Friday, September 26, 2025

The Highland Heist

Title: The Highland Heist

Series: Freddie & Grace Mystery #4

Author: Pepper Basham

Narrator: Pamala Klein

Publisher: Barbour Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Christian Fiction,

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

My husband and I listened to The Highland Heist by Pepper Basham on our trip this week. I have read the first three books, but he has not. I think the books are best read in chronological order so that you understand everything mentioned. However, I only had to stop the recording once to explain something to my husband; he got the gist of everything else. I thought the narration was okay.

Monday, September 15, 2025

Old Town Symphony

 Title: Old Town Symphony 

Series: Rhapsody of Grace #3

Author: Milla Holt

Publisher: Reinbok Limited

Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction

Source: JustReads & Author ebook

My Review:

Old Town Symphony is the third book in Milla Holt's Rhapsody of Grace series. The series follows three brothers and is best read in order. 

Friday, September 12, 2025

The Juliet Code

Title: The Juliet Code

Series: Fredrick & Grace Mystery #3

Author: Pepper Basham

Publisher: Barbour Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Christian Fiction,

Source: Own

My Review:

The Juliet Code is the third book in the Freddie & Grace series by Pepper Basham. 

Monday, September 8, 2025

The Silver Shadow

Title: The Silver Shadow

Series: True Colors #11

Author: Liz Tolsma

Publisher: Barbour Publishing

Genre: Historical Fiction, True Crime, Christian Fiction, Mystery

Source: Own

My Review:

While The Silver Shadow by Liz Tolsma is part of the multi-author series True Colors, it is a standalone novel.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Cold Dead Night

Title: Cold Dead Night

Series: Brand of Justice #1

Author: Lisa Phillips

Publisher: Two Dogs Publishing, LLC.

Genre: Christian Thriller, Fiction

Source: Own

My Review:

Cold Dead Night is the first book in the Brand of Justice series. There are thirteen books in the series and they should be read in order.

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Bittersweet

Title: Bittersweet

Series: California Historical #2

AuthorCathy Marie Hake

Publisher: Bethany House

Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance

Source: own

My Review:

Bittersweet by Cathy Marie Hake lives up to its title. 

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Letter Perfect

Title: Letter Perfect

Series: California Historical #1

Author: Cathy Marie Hake

Publisher: Bethany House

Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romance

Source: own

My Review:

Letter Perfect by Cathy Marie Hake is delightful! I have had this book on my bookshelf for years, and I regret not getting to it sooner.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Sense and Suitability

Title: Sense and Suitability

Author: Pepper Basham

Narrators: Fiona Hardingham and Christopher Ashman

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Audible Audio

Genre: Regency, Christian Fiction, Christian Romance, Classic Retelling,

Source: Net Galley

RELEASES: October 14, 2025

My Review:

I did not like Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. But when I saw Pepper Basham had a book coming out loosely based on it, I knew I had to read Sense and Suitability. Why? Because Pepper Basham wrote it. Also, this is Basham's first foray into the Regency genre.

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Swinging on a Star

Title: Swinging on a Star

Series: Weddings by Bella #2

Author: Janice Thompson

Publisher: Revell

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance,

Source: own

My Review:

Swinging on a Star did not live up to the first book. I was actually disappointed in it.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

The Tangled Tale of the Woolgathering Castoffs

Title: The Tangled Tale of the Woolgathering Castoffs

Series: Purls and Prayers #2

AuthorSharon J. Mondragón

Publisher: Kregel

Genre: Christian Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction

Source: own

My Review:

The Tangled Tale of the Woolgathering Castoffs is the second book in the Purls and Prayers series. I recommend reading the books in order, as we meet several of the ladies in the first book.

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Enchanting the Heiress

Title: Enchanting the Heiress

Series: Hearts on the Heath #3

AuthorKristi Ann Hunter

Publisher: Bethany House

Genre: Historical, Christian Fiction, Regency, Romance

Source: Library

My Review:

Enchanting the Heiress is the third and final book in the Hearts on the Heath series. It can be read as a standalone novel, but I recommend reading the first two books, or at least the second, as Jonas and Harriet are first introduced in those books. It will give you a broader understanding of their character and interactions with their friends.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Winning the Gentleman

Title: Winning the Gentleman

Series: Hearts on the Heath #2

AuthorKristi Ann Hunter

Narrator: Ann Marie Gideon

Publisher: Bethany House

Genre: Historical, Christian Fiction, Regency, Romance

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

Winning the Gentleman is the second book in the Hearts on the Heath series. While it could be read as a stand-alone novel, I recommend reading Vying for the Viscount first, as that is where we are first introduced to Aaron Whitworth (our mmc).

Monday, August 4, 2025

The Island Bookshop

Title: The Island Bookshop

Author: Roseanna M. White

Publisher: Guideposts

Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Christian Romance

Source: Library

My Review:

The Island Bookshop is not Roseanna M. White's normal genre to write, although she didn't stray too far from her historical roots. There are chapters dedicated to the families' past, which help them to unravel some secrets.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Kissing Adrien

Title: Kissing Adrien

Author: Siri L. Mitchell

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Fiction

Source: Own

My Review:

I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved that it was set in Paris, and enjoyed the descriptions of it. It is very clean, and there are a few humorous parts.

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Under a Turquoise Sky

Title: Under a Turquoise Sky

Author: Lisa Carter

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Genre: Christian Fiction, Suspense, Romance 

Source: Own

My Review:

Under a Turquoise Sky is the first book I have read by Lisa Carter. It is a standalone novel.

Monday, June 30, 2025

Perilous Tides

Title: Perilous Tides

Series: Hidden Bay #2

AuthorElizabeth Goddard

Publisher: Revell

Genre: Suspense, Christian Fiction, Contemporary

Source: Author Provided

My Review:

Wow! Perilous Tides sucks you in from the opening scene!

Friday, June 27, 2025

Hearts Aweigh

Title: Hearts Aweigh

Author: Shannon Sue Dunlap

Publisher: Kregel

Genre: Christian Fiction, Humor, Contemporary Romance

Source: Library

My Review:

The Shippers are back in Hearts Aweigh and are up to more matchmaking shenanigans. While this book can be read independently, I recommend reading Love Overboard first. This is where we are first introduced to the Shippers.