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Christian Fiction November 2025 |
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| The French Kitchen by Kristy CambronBoston's Kat Fontaine, who as a child spent summers in France, follows her brother into the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. Working undercover as a kitchen maid in a chateau occupied by the Nazis, Kat faces danger helping the resistance and hears nothing from her sibling. After the war, she returns to uncover what happened to him, getting help from friends, including Julia Child. Try this next: Amy Lynn Green's The Codebreaker's Daughter. |
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| The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda CoxAfter a traumatic year, kindergarten teacher Ana Leigh Watkins escapes for the summer to Bitter End, Tennessee. There, she helps get her great-aunt’s house ready to sell, becomes part of a ragtag group of amateur bird watchers, and discovers long-buried family history and her place in it. For fans of: faith-filled stories with endearing characters. |
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| Gelato at the Villa by Robin Jones GunnNeeding a vacation due to work problems and recent losses, 30-something friends Grace and Claire take a trip to Italy, visiting Venice, Florence, and Bellagio. As they embrace the culture, meet warm locals, and view stunning art, they also grow in their faith, especially Claire, who had left the church years earlier. Though this is the 2nd Suitcase Sisters novel, it can be read on its own. Read-alike: Lauraine Snelling’s Florence Legacy. |
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| Last Light Over Galveston by Jennifer L. WrightIn 1900, 18-year-old Kathleen McDaniel, who’s just returned to New York State after two years in a Swiss finishing school, runs away from home after shocking news. She makes it to Galveston, Texas, where she uses a new name and helps at a convent’s orphanage, making connections with kind people, including a young man. But a brewing hurricane upsets it all in this gripping, atmospheric novel. Try this next: Kimberley Woodhouse’s A Mark of Grace. |
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Focus on: Christmas Stories
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| The Christmas Gathering by Shelley Shepard Gray, Lenora Worth, and Rachel J. GoodThese three heartwarming novellas feature Amish people navigating faith and love during the holidays. In “A Christmas Reunion,” Tricia falls for her cousin's Englisch friend. Then, a decades-old family feud can’t stop the connection between a couple in “We Gather Together.” Finally, “Hitting All the Right Notes” sees a young Amish man start a rock band during his Rumspringa and fall for a young Amish woman. Try this next: A Lancaster Amish Christmas: 4 Romance Novellas by Anne Blackburne, Amy Clipston, Mindy Steele, Amy Lillard. |
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Christmas at Promise Lodge
by Charlotte Hubbard
After an accident threatens to change the course of his life forever, Preacher Amos Troyer, wondering if the Lord has sent him a message, must call upon faith, hope and charity to find the right pathùand prays for a Christmas blessing to convince widowed Mattie Schwartz to walk it with him. Includes Amish-inspired recipes.
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| An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie KlassenBachelor Richard Brockwell happily lives in his family's London townhouse in 1822, but needs to attend his mother's Christmas country house party or be cut off financially. With the stray dog he's recently adopted in tow, he goes home and finds himself charmed by houseguest Arabella Awdry, who’s planning to devote her life to charity work in this standalone Tales from Ivy Hill novel. For fans of: Christmas romances with themes of redemption. |
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| The Christmas Catch by Toni ShilohIn this appealing second-chance romance, divorced Bebe Gordon isn’t interested in being hurt again and just wants to be a good mom to spunky seven-year-old Hope. But old feelings resurface when her high school boyfriend, injured NFL player Jahleel Walker, returns to their hometown to recover, and the two end up helping plan their church’s Christmas ball. Try this next: Betsy St. Amant's Holly and Nick Hate Christmas. |
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The Christmas Table
by Donna VanLiere
Pregnant newlywed Lauren Mabrey buys a used table and discovers a secret drawer containing annotated recipe cards. Her quest to locate the original owner connects her to events of 40 years ago, which are revealed in a parallel narrative. This heartwarming 11th in the Christmas Hope series includes familiar characters and locations (such as the charming Glory's Place), but can be read as a standalone -- and recipes are included!
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