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Guardian Written by Jennifer Chastain, Lisa Phillips, Susan May Warren Series: Heroes of Renegade, Book 4 Published by Sunrise Media Release Date: 05.12.26 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance 5 Stars! Aubrey Richardson is afraid. She is hurt. Evil is close. Evil is grabbing her. In that moment, Scripture rises up from all those childhood memory verses: “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.” I loved that. I loved that the Word of God was already hidden

Protector Written by Jennifer Pierce, Lisa Phillips, Susan May Warren Series: Heroes of Renegade, Book 3 Published by Sunrise Media Release Date: 05.12.26 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance 5 Stars! Samantha Williams can face flames with courage, but trusting God with the ashes of her past is the harder battle. Sam knows how to protect. She knows how to survive. She knows how to keep moving when fear has already ripped too much from her. Life in Renegade gives her pe

Warrior Written by Lisa Phillips, Susan May Warren Series: Heroes of Renegade, Book 2 Published by Sunrise Publishing Release Date: 04.01.26 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance 5 Stars! Kira Yassan knows how to save a life. The harder question in Warrior is whether she knows how to live with everything survival has left behind. This is where the tender ache of this story found its way under my skin. Kira carries medical skill, war-zone memories, classified mission fal

The Eyes of River Written by Cindy K. Sproles Publisher: Kregel Publications Release Date: 06.23.26 Genre: Christian Historical Fiction 5+ Stars Some books are easy to review because you can talk about the plot. The Eyes of River by Cindy K. Sproles is hard to review because I do not want to rob anyone of discovering it for themselves. Set in the Appalachian mountains of the early twentieth century, this novel follows Lizzy Haney as she searches for her little brother, Rive

The Christian Self-Compassion Workbook for Women (How to Beat Your Inner Critic and Give Yourself Grace) Written by Kim Fredrickson Published by Revell Release Date: 06.23.26 Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Christian Personal Growth 2 Stars I wanted to love this workbook. The subject matters to me because I do want to learn how not to be so hard on myself. I wanted help understanding how to respond to failure, weakness, shame, and discouragement in a way that is faithful to Scri

The Stained Glass Window Love in Willow Creek, Book 5 Written by Crystal Walton Publisher: Impact Editions, LLC Release Date: 05.18.26 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance, Christian Contemporary Fiction 5+ Stars The Stained Glass Window by Crystal Walton is a story of broken pieces, holy light, and the mercy of God meeting His children in places they never would have chosen. Briggs and Shelly both carry wounds that run far deeper than anything visible. They know what

Act of Valor Series: True Blue K-9 Unit, Book 2 Written by Dana Mentink Narrated by Maureen Taylor Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Audio Release Date: 06.02.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! Dana Mentink gives us danger, drug smuggling, airport tension, a protective NYPD officer, a heroine who saw something she was never supposed to see, and one very determined drug-detection beagle who seems to understand the assignment better than half the humans

A Refuge in Montana Series: Three Sisters Rescue Farm, Book 2 Written by Allie Pleiter Published by Love Inspired Harlequin Release Date: 05.26.26 Genre: Christian Contemporary Romance 4 Stars! A Refuge in Montana has Buddy, Dunk, a little boy with a big heart, and a rescue farm full of second chances. Buddy the horse and Dunk the donkey brought sweetness and personality to the page, and I loved the way little Taylor wanted to be part of caring for them. Those scenes gave

Texas Cowboy Protector Series: Thunder Ridge Justice, Book 2 Written by Connie Queen Narrated by Teri Schnaubelt Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Audio Release Date: 05.26.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 4 Stars! Texas Cowboy Protector feels like a story where the past has been buried in hard Texas ground, but not deep enough. Sawyer Cantrell does not expect to stop a kidnapping. He certainly does not expect the child in danger to be the son of the woman he

Silent Night Standoff Series: First Responders, Book 1 Written by Susan Sleeman Narrated by Whitney Dykhouse Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Audio Release Date: 05.26.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 4 Stars! Silent Night Standoff begins with a bank robbery, and the whole story feels like the alarm is still ringing somewhere in the background. Skyler Brennan is a hostage negotiator, yet she becomes one of the people trapped in danger when armed robbers stri

Peril on the Ranch Written by Lynette Eason Narrated by Sara Sheckells Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Audio Release Date: 05.26.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 4 Stars! Peril on the Ranch begins with a baby left where she should be safest. That is what makes this story feel so personal. Isabelle Trent’s ranch is not just land, work, and open space. It is a place of refuge. As a foster mother, Isabelle is already living a life that says vulnerable children

Scent of Peril Series: National Park Protectors, Book 3 Written by Darlene L. Turner Narrated by Leonor A. Woodworth Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Audio Release Date: 05.26.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! Scent of Peril may be my favorite Darlene L. Turner book so far. I absolutely loved this one. The search for Levi pulls me in from the start. A child in danger will get my attention every time, and I so badly want him found safe. Taylor, Wyatt,

Danger in the Rockies Series: Colorado K-9 Unit, Book 3 Written by Terri Reed Narrated by Tanya Eby Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Audio Release Date: 05.26.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 4 Stars! Danger in the Rockies gave me the kind of suspense that makes an audiobook hard to pause. Maren Anderson catches a glimpse of the twin sister she believed was dead, and before she can even understand what she has seen, gunfire breaks through the moment. That op

Justice Mission Series: True Blue K-9 Unit, Book 1 Written by Lynette Eason Narrated by Sara Sheckells Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Audio Release Date: 05.19.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! Justice Mission reminded me why Lynette Eason is one of the authors I trust when I want suspense that moves quickly but still carries emotional weight. She knows how to drop readers into danger without making the story feel rushed or hollow, and this one h

Survival in the Mountains Written by Carrie Stuart Parks Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Release Date: 05.26.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! Carrie Stuart Parks pulled me straight into the danger with Bethany and Joshua, and from there I felt that constant need to know what happened, who could be trusted, why Bethany’s identity had been erased, and how they could possibly survive when the wilderness itself seemed ready to swallow every answer. I

Retribution in the Mountains Series: Trinity Investigative Team, Book 4 Written by Jodie Bailey Published by Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Release Date: 04.28.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! Suspense stories keep me turning pages because I need to know who is behind the danger. Retribution in the Mountains did that, yes. My heart was pounding more than once. The danger felt close, the tension stayed high, and there were moments when it truly felt like nowh

Where We Belong Written by Kim Vogel Sawyer Narrated by Jennette Selig Book Published by: WaterBrook Audiobook Published by: Recorded Books RBmedia Publication Date: 04.21.26 Genre: Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Romance 5 Stars! I loved every page. In that deeply satisfied reader-heart way where the characters feel like people I have known, prayed for, and hoped beside. Hester. Callum. The children. The ache of separation. The longing for home. The fea

A Chance for Kallie Mae Written by Ann H. Gabhart Published by: Revell Publication Date: 05.19.26 Genre: Christian, Historical Fiction, Romance, Christian Historical Fiction Romance 5+ Stars! I love Ann H. Gabhart’s books, and part of that love comes from trust. My heart feels safe opening one of her stories because she handles ordinary lives with such tenderness and care. Again and again, her tender, patient storytelling has shown me that deep spiritual weight can live ins

Miss Beth Bettencourt: A Bynum, Georgia Novel Written by Eva Marie Everson Publisher: Kregel Publications Release Date: 05.12.26 Genre: Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Romance 3 Stars Miss Beth Bettencourt is a quiet Southern story with a slower, reflective pace, a sweet romance, and a setting that carries the feel of a close-knit Georgia town in the 1960s. I appreciated the small-town details, the gradual unfolding of Beth’s past, and the way the story

Collateral Damage Written by Jorgia Yates Series: Hightower Security, Book 6 Published by Shielded Grace Press Release Date: 05.14.26 Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction, Christian Mystery & Suspense, Christian Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! Within the first page of Collateral Damage, I had to decide whether I was brave enough to turn the next page. The suspense was that intense. The chills, the anticipation, the sense of danger pressing closer ... I kept pausing, reconsideri

Anchoring You: Pirates in Shadow Cove Written by Robin Patchen Series: The Wright Heroes of Main, Book 9 Published by JDO Publishing Release Date: 05.19.26 Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction, Christian Mystery & Suspense, Christian Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! Jaz calling Kenzie “Jesus girl” may be one of my favorite character moments I have read in a long time. That name carried humor, tenderness, curiosity, and something deeper. Kenzie’s faith was visible, tangible, and ad

Over the Edge Series: Summer Rangers, Book 1 Written by Susan May Warren and Tari Faris Published by Sunrise Publishing Release Date: 04.28.26 Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance 4 Stars! Liam could save strangers from the canyon and still have no idea how to survive what grief had buried in him. That is where Over the Edge hit deepest for me. The Grand Canyon danger has teeth in this story. Russian mobsters are closing in. Hidden treasure raises the stakes. Flash floods tu

Lady Wynwood’s Spies, Volumes 1-3 Written by Camille Elliot Series: Lady Wynwood's Spies Published by Camy Tang Genre: Historical Christian Romance, Christian Mystery & Suspense 5 Stars! These first three volumes were lovely, fun, clever, and clearly Christian, with just the right mix of Regency atmosphere, danger, secrets, and spiritual depth. I greatly enjoyed the spy thread, the slow unfolding of the characters, and the way clearly Christian faith was given room to shape t

The Lumber Baron’s Wife Written by Lynn Austin Published by Tyndale Fiction Published 04.07.26 5 Stars! Some women vanish into the woods. Others disappear long before anyone notices. Kate Abernathy gave this story both kinds of sorrow. Hannah did not leave her grief behind when she came north. She carried it with her… through every mile, into every room, into the quiet moments no one else could see. Loss did not loosen its grip just because the landscape changed. It settled