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Christmas Joy and Mistletoe Moments
Under the Mistletoe Written by Penny Zeller Series: Small Town Shenanigans , Book 2 Published by Maplebrook Publishing, LLC Release Date: 11.18.25 Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance Fiction, Christmas 4 Stars! Cloverdale Falls is the kind of place where Christmas joy settles into every corner; lights glow, laughter rises, and each page carries a warm sparkle of kindness. Under the Mistletoe captures that holiday cheer with humor, heart, and Christ-centered warmth in the
15 hours ago2 min read


Held by the Story, Missing the Savior's Presence
Very Important Author’s Heart Update: After sharing my review, the author, Sherri Wilson Johnson, reached out with such a kind message that truly touched my heart. She explained that The Silas Holcomb Legacy follows characters who are walking through a crisis of faith, honestly portrayed as they wrestle with doubt and find their way back to Jesus. Because Unauthorized is a novella, the shorter format didn’t allow the full depth of that spiritual journey to shine, but her visi
Nov 82 min read


When Clay Becomes Courage
The Royal Artison Series: Queen Esther’s Court , Book 2 Written by Tessa Afshar Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Published by: Bethany House Publishers Genre: Christian Fiction, Christian Ancient Fiction, Biblical Fiction, Christian Historical Fiction 5+ Stars! There are stories that awaken something steadfast within you, and this is one of them. The Royal Artisan feels grounded and alive, like standing near the Potter’s wheel and realizing His work is still ongoing — in hi
Nov 32 min read


A Duke, A Bride, and the Hand of God
Mail-Order Duchess Series: Lords of the Rockies, Book 1 Written by Misty M. Beller Published by Misty M. Beller Books, Inc. Release Date: 11.04.25 Genre: Christian Historical Romance 5 Stars! There is something breathtaking about how Misty M. Beller writes. She captures the quiet between heartbeats, where courage meets grace and duty bends to love. In Mail-Order Duchess, she carries readers from English estates to the rugged Montana frontier, blending the nobility of a Re
Nov 22 min read


The Music That Never Left
Echoes of a Silent Song Written by Amanda Wen Published by Kregel Publications Release Date: 10.21.25 Genre: Christian Fiction Mystery, Contemporary Christian Romance 4.25 Stars! Every page hums with something eternal … the ache of being known, the beauty of being found, the grace of being restored. Amanda Wen writes with a tender intimacy that reaches beneath the surface, where pain and hope quietly intertwine. Echoes of a Silent Song reveals the unseen battles people carry,
Nov 22 min read


The Silence Between the Footsteps
Trail of Suspicion Written by Jennifer Pierce Narrated by Melissa Moran Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Release Date: 09.30.25 Genre: Christian Contemporary Romantic Suspense 4 Stars! The forest doesn’t forget. In Trail of Suspicion , the evidence runs deeper than the soil, and every clue carries the weight of guilt and grace. Jennifer Pierce writes with purpose and precision, letting faith breathe through even the darkest pursuit of truth. What unfolds feel
Oct 262 min read


Always Listening, Always Protecting, Always Loving
Love on the Horizon Written by Penny Zeller Published by Maplebrook Publishing Release Date: 10.28.25 Genre: Christian Historical Romance, Western & Frontier Christian Romance 5 Stars! Magnolia “Mags” Davenport’s journey mirrors the ache of anyone who has ever longed to belong. Her story isn’t only about starting over in a new place; it’s about letting go of the old wounds that followed her there. Through her eyes, readers glimpse what it means to be accepted, cherished, and
Oct 252 min read


Guarding What God Grows
Flourish Written by Ava Pennington Published by Kregel Publications Release Date: 10.21.25 Genre: Nonfiction, Christian Living, Theology 5 Stars! The tagline says it perfectly: Grace-centered practices to protect and grow a fruitful life in Christ. Flourish is a deeply Scriptural invitation to live fully yielded to Him. Ava Pennington defines the fruit of the Spirit and reveals how the Holy Spirit cultivates, guards, and restores what God plants within us. These pages feel al
Oct 192 min read


Danger Deepens Devotion
Lima Written by Jessica Ashley Series: Hunt Brothers Search & Rescue , Book 6 Published by B.A.D. Publishing Release Date: 10.01.25 Genre: Christian Contemporary Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! When evil closed in, God’s Word rose stronger… living, active, unstoppable. When Dr. Lani Hunt is abducted, the story becomes a testimony of faith that refuses to break. Sheriff Gibson Lawson carries years of regret, but when the woman he’s secretly loved all his life vanishes, he runs st
Oct 192 min read


The Road Home
Delta Written by Jessica Ashley Series: Hunt Brothers Search & Rescue , Book 5 Published by B.A.D. Publishing Release Date: 10.27.25 Genre: Christian Contemporary Suspense & Romance 5 Stars! Dylan Hunt came home from war, but part of him never returned. The battlefield followed him, haunting every quiet moment and every breath. Walls went up, hope shut down, and faith became a memory he couldn’t quite reach. But when Emma, the woman who once loved him, and never stopped, disa
Oct 192 min read


Under Watchful Eyes
Romeo Written by Jessica Ashley Series: Hunt Brothers Search & Rescue , Book 3 Published by B.A.D. Publishing Release Date: 06.30.25 Genre: Christian Contemporary Romantic Suspense, Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! Riley Hunt knows loss, and he knows how to find what’s missing. But nothing prepares him for Jules … a woman marked by grief, running for her life, and still somehow standing. When her path crosses his, danger surrounds them, but so does grace. The story feels alive with
Oct 192 min read


Winter's Fury, Heaven's Light
Last Chance Christmas Written by Lisa Phillips , Michelle Sass Aleckson , Laura Conaway Series: Last Chance Fire and Rescue , Book 9 Published by Sunrise Publishing Release Date: 10.28.25 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance, Firefighters Romance, Christmas 5 Stars! Sirens over snow. Footprints fading fast. Hearts running harder than the wind. Some Christmases demand every ounce of faith you have. In Last Chance Christmas, danger blurs into devotion as three couples di
Oct 182 min read


Enchanting, Delightful, and Winsome
A Very English Christmas Written by Carrie Turansky , Marguerite Martin Gray , Carole Lehr Johnson Published by Flowing Stream Books Release Date: 09.29.25 Genre: Christian Historical Romance Fiction 5 Stars! Snow hushes the Cotswolds. The air whispers of stories waiting to bloom. When Emma Grace Langley retreats to her grandmother’s antique shop after heartbreak and loss, she doesn’t expect three forgotten heirlooms to become doorways to faith, courage, and hope. Through a
Oct 182 min read


When Grace Falls Like Snow
Her Amish Refuge Written by Pamela Desmond Wright Published by Love Inspired | Harlequin Release Date: 04.29.25 Genre: Amish Romance Fiction, Love Inspired, Christian Fiction 5 Stars! So many layers! So many emotions! Salvation, redemption, forgiveness… such lovable characters from the first snowflake to the final whisper of spring. Pamela Desmond Wright has written a story that feels like a shelter itself … gentle, steadfast, and full of grace. Caught in the blizzard of
Oct 182 min read


Fireproof Grace
Rescued Dreams Written by Lisa Phillips Series: Last Chance Fire and Rescue , Book 8 Published by Sunrise Publishing Release Date: 08.14.25 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance, Firefighters Christian Romance 5 Stars! Rescued Dreams crackles with danger, depth, and faith. It is the kind of story that makes pulses race and spirits steady all at once. Every single detail … from Amelia Patterson’s haunted strength to Ridge Foster’s steadfast loyalty, from the firehouse
Oct 182 min read


Conviction, Courage, and Content
Clara and the Cowboy Written by Erica Vetsch Series: Brides of the West, Book 4 Published by Wild Heart Books Release Date: 10.14.25 (originally published 03.31.2010) Genre: Christian Historical Romance 4 Stars! Alec McConnell carries the weight of unworthiness through long days and quiet nights, convinced that his father’s failures have marked his life. Erica Vetsch writes his burden with compassion and truth, revealing how the love of God can reach where shame and unforgi
Oct 182 min read


Where Justice Ends and Mercy Begins
As Far As The West Written by Barbara A. Curtis Series: Blooms of the Bitterbrush , Book 2 Published by Wild Heart Books Release Date: 09.23.25 Genre: Christian Historical Romance, Christian Westerns 5 Stars! Some stories don’t invite you in … they carry you until your own heartbeat blends with the characters’. As Far as the West did that to me. Barbara A. Curtis writes with a faith-filled steadiness that points every story back to the heart of God … smooth, vivid, and honest
Oct 142 min read


Seen. Known. Loved.
Known & Loved Written by Glenna Marshall Published by Moody Publishers Release Date: 06.17.25 Genre: Nonfiction, Christian Living,...
Oct 122 min read


When Fear Bows to the One True God
Leading Philippi: Epaphroditus’ Story Written by Jenifer Jennings Series: Paul's Patrons , Book 1 Published by Peacock Press Release...
Oct 112 min read


Faith That Costs ... Grace That Covers
Some Melodious Sonnet Written by Jennifer Q. Hunt Series: Eyes to the Hills, Book 1 Published by Blue Springs Brooks Release Date:...
Oct 113 min read


When Grace Heals What Ambition Hides
A Hidden Hope Written by Suzanne Woods Fisher Published by Revell Release Date: 10.07.25 Genre: Amish & Mennonite Fiction Romance 5...
Oct 92 min read


Christmas Snow, Eternal Love
Snowbound at Christmas: A Wind River Mail-Order Brides Christmas Anthology Written by Lacy Williams , Wendy Klopfenstein , Wendy...
Oct 62 min read


What Fear Couldn't Silence
Disappearance in Alaska Written by Elisabeth Rees Narrated by Jennifer Sun Bell Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Release...
Oct 42 min read


Clear, Deep Truth of the Amazing Gospel
Romans: A Concise Guide to the Greatest Letter Ever Written Written by Andrew Davis Naselli Published by Crossway Release Date:...
Oct 42 min read
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