Christian Fiction
November 2026
Recent Releases
We Wish You a Messy Christmas: A Holiday Novella by Melody Carlson
We Wish You a Messy Christmas
by Melody Carlson

Having grown up next door to each other, Olivia Bradshaw and Malcolm McEntire end up dating as adults. But her perfectionist mother can't stand his unorganized, go-with-the-flow family. Fearing her mother's attitude will ruin her romance, Olivia teams up with her dad to make their family's perfect Christmas messier. But will that really solve their problems? For another amusing Christmas romance, try Toni Shiloh's Matchmaking Christmas.
A Castle of Sand by Wanda E. Brunstetter
A Castle of Sand
by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Young widow Sharon Raber has been feeling hopeless. Still restless after a visit to her parents, she decides to retreat from Indiana to Sarasota, Florida, for some solitude in the sun. Finally drawn out of her grief by an older widow in the Pinecraft community, Sharon meets Peter Stutzman, who is helping his aunt make home repairs. Could a second chance at love be possible for Sharon, or will the courage needed to release her heart be too much for her. . .and Peter?
Writer in Residence: A Bookish Small-Town Romance with Southern Charm, Literary Themes, and Emotional Depth by Rhonda McKnight
Writer in Residence
by Rhonda McKnight

In South Carolina's Lowcountry, romance author Alex Chambers struggles with writer's block. Taking an artist-in-residence job offered by handsome author Gabe, she's encouraged by the teens she works with to open up more in her writing. As she does, she learns more about herself and uncovers family secrets in this richly detailed romance about forgiveness, faith and identity. Try this next: Vanessa Miller's What We Found in Hallelujah; Denise Hunter's Lake Season.
Fair Are the Meadows by Lauraine Snelling
Fair Are the Meadows
by Lauraine Snelling

Schoolteacher Helen Stenerson has planted her roots in the community of Green Creek, Iowa, and poured her heart into teaching. Seminary student Ødger Gunderson is interested in her, but Helen is determined to avoid romantic entanglement. When her aging aunt shares secrets with Helen about the past, can she open her heart to love and the path God has for her?
The Ladies Hall: A Novel of Three Women Who Refused to Be Silenced by Vanessa Miller
The Ladies Hall
by Vanessa Miller

In 1880s Ohio, Mary Church Terrell, Anna Julia Cooper, and Ida Gibbs Hunt are some of the only Black women attending Oberlin College and living in the Ladies Hall. But while the school accepted them, not all of the students do. Narrated by Mary, whose formerly enslaved parents are extremely wealthy, and Anna, who was born enslaved and grew up poor in North Carolina, this novel shines a light on remarkable women and important history. For fans of: Terri J. Haynes' The Daughter of Shiloh; Tiffany L. Warren's The Unexpected Diva.
A Heart to Cherish by Amy Clipston
A Heart to Cherish
by Amy Clipston
 
Jeannie Graber dreams of teaching quilting in her family’s Amish fabric shop, and Matthew Fisher, the man who has quietly loved her for years, offers the design and construction skills to help. When an elderly community member disappears, their search brings them closer. But to build a future together, they must overcome old insecurities and trust God—and each other—with their hearts.
Nothing But Air by Susan May Warren
Nothing But Air
by Susan May Warren

Retired climber Eden Garrison returns to the Grand Canyon when reports of treasure hunting accidents pile up. Partnered with reckless Teague Hamilton, she discovers a killer is eliminating anyone close to finding the treasure. With an enemy stalking their every move, Eden and Teague must work together--if they can survive long enough.
A Life So True by Tracie Peterson
A Life So True
by Tracie Peterson

Evie Turner is determined to work at her father's hospital but dreads her future nursing career. When she meets businessman Max Garrison, who fears his father plans to commit a crime, they share their secrets. When they fear the worst as a devastating fire engulfs local factories, can they make a life together amid the ashes of deception?
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