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When Survival Leads to Home
To Find Where She Belongs Series: The British Are Coming , Book 5 Written by Robin Lee Hatcher Published by RobinSong, Inc. Release Date: 02.09.26 Genre: Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Romance 5 Stars! Keely Boyle’s story is written in the space between what was done to her and the courage it took to keep standing. She was afraid. She was brave. Her courage did not roar or demand attention; it showed itself in small, faithful choices made day after day, ev
1 day ago3 min read


Valor Through the Darkness, Grace in the Light
Seal of Honor Written by Jessica Ashley Series: Iron Tide of Brotherhood , Book 1 Published by B.A.D. Publishing Release Date: 02.23.26 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance 5 Stars! This story begins with erasure. A man written out of the world’s records. A woman who vanished on the morning her future was supposed to take shape. And the one true God who does not retreat. Who does not forget. Who does not loosen His grip when belief collapses and fear tightens its hold.
1 day ago2 min read


Launched Into a Global Adventure
The Dreamer (To the Ends) Written by Jenny Marcelene Published by Calla Press Publishing Release Date: 09.30.25 Genre: Children’s Christian Fiction Books, Children’s Action & Adventure Books 4 Stars! The Dreamer invites young readers into a wide world with wonder, imagination, and curiosity. Written for children ages 6–10, this story introduces missions as something real, active, and happening right now, not just something from long ago or far away. Through Jason and his youn
1 day ago2 min read


Offerings Through Grief
So, To Honor Him Series: The Carols of Christmas , Book 3 Written by: Alice Monday Publication Date: 10.27.25 Published by: Jewel C Parker Press Genre: Christian Historical Fiction, Christmas 5 Stars! This is a story of loss and grief set against the backdrop of the Civil War, where faith must be rediscovered and hope must be carried through the darkest seasons. That struggle takes shape most clearly through Elizabeth Parks, whose pain is real and raw. In the wake of her hus
1 day ago3 min read


Tidal Wave of Trust
Island Countdown Written by Stacy Angell Curtis Publisher: JoyPrint Press Release Date: 01.13.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 4 Stars! Salt air has a way of exposing what the soul keeps hidden. Island Countdown placed me on that shoreline with a tightened chest, listening to danger move beneath the surface while God’s sovereignty remained steady. Allie Harkwood walks with a body restored and a memory still asking whether healing applies to more than flesh. Failure still
1 day ago2 min read


War Demands Choices
The Belle of Chatham Written by Larua Frantz Narrated by Pilar Witherspoon Published by Revell Audiobook Published by RBMedia Release Date: 01.27.26 Genre: Christian Historical Fiction 5 Stars! Listening to The Belle of Chatham, I felt as though I had stepped into the 1770s and taken up quiet residence there … as someone sharing the same air, the same uncertainty, the same ache of divided loyalties. Laura Frantz writes in a way that brings history to life … making it feel pe
6 days ago2 min read


Searching, Trusting
Hunting A Killer Series: K-9 Search and Rescue , Book 17 Written by Sarah Varland Narrated by Cindy Kay Published by: Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Release Date: 01.27.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense & Mystery 4 Stars! Hunting a Killer threw me into a kind of alarm that sits in the chest. Finn McDaniel wakes wounded and disoriented, and the story immediately feels personal. Memory has holes. Danger has direction. The sense of pursuit feels close enough to hear. Fin
Jan 262 min read


Mystery Blooms in Sweet Briar
Deadly Bloom Series: An Amish Book Club Mystery Written by: Tracy Fredrychowski Publication Date: 11.15.25 Published by The Tracer Group, LLC Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction, Christmas 4 Stars! What a delight! Deadly Bloom is exactly what I hope for in a cozy mystery: a cast of lovable, quick-witted friends, a garden full of secrets, and a plot that kept me guessing right up to the final page. I picked it up intending to read a chapter or two and ended up finishing th
Jan 262 min read


Feeding the Hungry Soul
How to Eat Your Bible Written by Nate Pickowicz Published by: Moody Publishers Release Date: 01.05.21 Genre: Christian NonFiction, Christian Bible Study, Adult Christian Education 5 Stars! How to Eat Your Bible calls the reader to the table again and again, until loving God’s Word becomes as natural as reaching for daily bread. It teaches. It exhorts. It awakens hunger. I picked up this book expecting practical advice, but what I found was so much more: an invitation to culti
Jan 252 min read


Faithful Hearts Kneeling
Joy of Heaven Written by Robert Elmer Series: Prayer of the Church , Book 4 Published by: Baker Books | Letham Press Release Date: 03.03.26 Genre: Christian NonFiction, Christian Church History, Christian Prayer Books 5 Stars! Some books slip quietly onto a shelf; others move in and take up residence beside your Bible and journal. Joy of Heaven is the latter … a fantastic companion for our journey, a gathering of voices who prayed through revivals, heartaches, ordinary morn
Jan 253 min read


Braided Faith
Deadly Rodeo Threat Series: Stone Creek Ranch , Book 2 Written by Sami A. Abrams Published by: Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Release Date: 02.24.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense & Mystery 4 Stars! The dust, the adrenaline, the knowledge that one wrong move can cost everything at a rodeo at night. Deadly Rodeo Threat captures that tension … tossing its characters into a race where the stakes are not just ribbons and trophies, but life itself. For Navy SEAL Logan
Jan 252 min read


Roads to Unconditional Love
Mail-Order Baroness Series: Lords of the Rockies , Book 2 Written by Misty M. Beller Published by Misty M. Beller Books, Inc. Release Date: 02.10.26 Genre: Christian Historical Romance 5 Stars! There is a kind of winter that settles inside the heart; a chill that comes after too many broken promises and too many rooms where value rises and falls with performance. This story warmed my heart to the truth that God’s love is steady, freely given, and strong enough to reach ever
Jan 252 min read


Everyone is Watching
Hostile Alliance Series: Hostile Alliance , Book 5 Written by Jorgia Yates Published by: Jorgia Yates, Inc. Release Date: 01.29.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense & Mystery 5+ Stars! Hostile Alliance’s tension is immediate, volatile, and heavy with threat, as though the air itself has been wired to explode. Every page carries pressure. Every scene feels watched, measured, cornered, one misstep away from ruin. The writing is fierce and exacting, charged with danger that fee
Jan 243 min read


Brave, Unseen Steps
Miriams’ January Promise Series: Amish Romance Birthday , Book 1 Written by: Tracy Fredrychowski Publication Date: 10.14.24 Published by The Tracer Group, LLC Genre: Christian Fiction, Amish Fiction 5 Stars! For readers who need hope that grows brighter when the way forward isn’t clear … this story is for you. At first, I was drawn in by the hope of a gentle Amish love story. What I found was a journey overflowing with heartfelt emotion, everyday bravery, and faith that wre
Jan 122 min read


Urgent and Present
Forged in Shadows Written by Kendra Warden Publisher: Fearless Faith Press Release Date: 01.12.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense & Mystery 5 Stars! Forged in Shadows pulls you into the reality of spiritual warfare. As you read, the weight of truth, fear, and hope becomes real. You finish this book wide awake to the battles we wage every moment. This story keeps you turning pages. The suspense is sharp and immediate. Demi, a widowed airport security officer, works with
Jan 103 min read


A Faithful Rhythm
Daily Joy: A Devotional for Women Variety of Contributors Published by: Crossway Release Date: 05.04.22 Genre: Christian NonFiction, Christian Devotional, Women’s Christian Living 5 Stars! I’ve reached for many devotionals over the years, but few have become a steady presence on my desk like Daily Joy. This isn’t a book of fleeting inspiration or stories anchored in personal feeling… every page is rooted in Scripture and God’s unchanging truth. For me, that makes all the diff
Jan 82 min read


Approaching the Cross: Reflection and Imagination
Draw Close to Jesus Written by Heidi Chiavaroli Publisher: Revell Release Date: 01.20.26 Genre: Christian, Easter Devotional 4 Stars! Draw Close to Jesus is a thoughtfully crafted Lenten devotional that invites readers to slow down and reflect on the people who encountered Christ on His journey to the cross. Through forty daily readings, Heidi Chiavaroli blends Scripture, prayer, and reflection with imaginative retellings designed to help readers place themselves within the G
Jan 72 min read


No Turning Back
Ambushed in the Night Written by Rhonda Starnes Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense Harlequin Release Date: 01.27.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense & Mystery 5 Stars! A terrified mother. A child who needs protection now, not later. Ambushed in the Night places its characters in circumstances where trust must be chosen before certainty arrives. Maxwell Prescott does not step forward because the situation feels safe or convenient. He steps forward because it is right. Tha
Jan 72 min read


Gifts Beyond the Ordinary
Smoochin’ Under the Mistletoe Series: Families and Heroes Collection , Book 2 Written by Madison Love Release Date: 12.01.25 Genre: Christian Romance, Christmas 4 Stars! Not every Christmas looks like the one we planned. Sometimes the year ends not with wishes granted, but with the ache of loss and the mess of dreams undone. Smoochin’ Under the Mistletoe is a story that meets us in that place and gently leads us toward something richer: a holiday where grace, kindness, and th
Jan 22 min read


Longing
Her Undiscovered Door Series: Families and Heroes Collection , Book 2 Written by Karen Randau Release Date: 09.12.25 Genre: Single Women Fiction 3 Stars! Her Undiscovered Door drew me in with its evocative setting and premise. A woman at the crossroads, a mysterious inheritance, and the quiet ache of belonging that feels so real. Anya’s journey through Peach Blossom, Oklahoma, was both immersive and heartfelt. I loved her honest vulnerability, and the layered mystery unfold
Jan 22 min read


Redeeming the Shattered
Risking It All Series: Affection and Determination – Their Wild West Win , Book 4 Written by Jeri Stockdale Release Date: 09.12.25 Genre: Christian Historical Fiction 4 Stars! Risking It All is a novella of risk and refuge, shame and new beginnings, where grace waits quietly on the other side of the hardest choices. Rebecca Alexander flees Omaha under cover of desperation, wearing a borrowed future and a name that isn’t hers. The ache of regret and the weight of secrets fol
Jan 23 min read


Longing to Be Known, Found by Grace
Where Stillness Speaks Series: Tabitha’s Kin, Book 1 Written by Chelsey Welwood Release Date: 08.29.25 Genre: Christian Historical Fiction 5+ Stars! Once in a very rare while, I come across a book I read with my whole soul … breath held, hopes trembling, every page whispering, “Be still. Listen.” Where Stillness Speaks is that kind of book. Chelsey Welwood invites us into the ache of Audra Bancroft’s world. A world gilded on the outside and hollowed out with loneliness un
Jan 23 min read


Nowhere To Hide
Track of Courage Series: Call of the Wild , Book 1 Written by Susan May Warren Release Date: 01.06.26 Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense 5 Stars! I caught myself holding my breath several times while reading this suspense-chilling novel. I felt the searing cold that steals your very breath, tightens your chest, and makes every hard-earned step feel urgent. The danger isn’t distant or abstract. It presses in with wild wind, blinding snow, and the full knowledge that one wrong
Jan 12 min read


Measured Against Eternity
Still Standing in the Rain Series: The Song of Grace , Book 3 Written by William Ferrier Jr. Release Date: 10.18.25 Genre: Christian Fiction, Women’s Christian Fiction, 90-Minute Christian Fiction Short Read 5 Stars! Still Standing in the Rain is brief in length and immense in weight. Every page carries lived faith, earned wisdom, and the quiet authority of truth that has been tested in storms. I found more life-shaping lines in this novella than in dozens of longer books, a
Dec 31, 20252 min read
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