Carrollton Public Library: Christian Fiction: May 2026

Recent Releases

All Booked Up
by Melody Carlson

Having lost her husband to cancer a year earlier, 61-year-old Riva Owen deals with grief and tries to pay her mortgage. She doesn't want to leave the old Victorian that's been in her family for generations or its well-stocked library, so after praying, she takes in four women boarders. This leads to new friends and experiences, as well as drama and romantic rivalries in this fun and moving novel about single older women. Try this next: Lauraine Snelling's The Florence Legacy.

When Justice Comes
by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker

History professor Savannah Webster and her former husband Hez are planning to remarry and adopt Savannah's nephew, Simon. But first they have to get through troubles related to Tupelo Grove University, where Savannah's family has deep ties. There has already been murder, now there's more danger as well as a custody fight for Simon. This satisfying 3rd romantic suspense novel concludes the Tupelo Grove trilogy; newcomers can start here or with the 1st book, What We Hide.

Faithful of Heart
by Tracie Peterson

Though she has strong faith, Judith Stanford doesn't have any family left except her wealthy grandfather, who's dying and wants to meet her. After his poor treatment of her parents, she hesitates before finally going to Minneapolis, planning to use any inheritance for good. She also hopes to run into Dr. Roman Turner, a handsome acquaintance who helps the poor, in this 1st in the Minnesota Legacy duology. Try these next: Christian historical novels by Kimberley Woodhouse or Mary Connealy.

Hearts on the Fly
by Toni Shiloh

Professional hockey player Jabari Hall takes a hit that makes an eye condition worse, greatly affecting his vision and ending his career. Knowing he's feeling down, his teammates set him up on a date with Val Elliott, who turns out to be his ex's sister. Though Val has strong family loyalty, she knows Jabari needs a friend, plus he isn't exactly how her big sis described. Try this next: If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair.

What Is Left of the Night: A World War II Novel
by Mark Buchanan

In the quiet village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a resistance is stirring. In Europe, the Nazi regime's bloody wake persists as they brutally send "undesirables" to concentration camps. Hannah, a young Jew, loses her mother and sister while fleeing certain death, arriving in Le Chambon in search of refuge. Driven by their deeply rooted faith in God, Protestant pastor André Trocmé and his formidable wife Magda have turned the unassuming community in the foothills of the French Alps into a quiet resistance--a haven where they shelter escapees from Hitler's ever-tightening fist. But a sadistic crew is on the rise. Under the supervision of the Butcher of Lyon, Gestapo officer Herr Lauer pursues the Jewish girl. Hannah was in his sights, but when she evaded him, his explosive rage and thirst for revenge set him on a spiraling mission to track her down.

The Beginner's Quilt
by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Outdoorsy Emma Bontrager's forced lessons in the household duties of an Amish wife lead her to discover an unexpected new passion for quilting.

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