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Christian Fiction May 2026 |
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| All Booked Up by Melody CarlsonHaving 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. |
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Ambush of the Heart
by Mary Connealy
As Owen Riley and his fellow marshals escort Delaney Bridger to Fort Russell, a gang of outlaws ambushes them, bringing death and devastation to their party. Romance sparks between Owen and Delaney as they fight for survival on their perilous wilderness trek toward the fort. Can they overcome the obstacles and find a future together?
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At Morning's Light
by Lauraine Snelling
In 1890 Norway, newlywed Maya's dreams are crushed when a fierce winter storm steals her husband away before their voyage to America. Though anguish and grief engulf her, she travels to Iowa, where her new neighbor, Eben Miller, seeks to help mend her broken heart. Can they weather these trials together and overcome the difficulties this land holds?
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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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| Faithful of Heart by Tracie PetersonThough 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. |
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The Fault Between Us
by Stephanie Landsem
In 1959, with her rebellious teenage sister in tow, Bridget Reilly travels to an area near Yellowstone National Park because she's worried about her other sister Claire, a new mom living far away from her family. When Claire's cowboy husband takes a long-distance job, it leaves the three sisters alone together as a devastating earthquake hits. For fans of: book club reads based on real events (discussion questions are included).
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| Taming Lady Temperance by Karen WitemeyerDue to her experience with alcoholic family members, Texan Noreen O'Sullivan fervently wants her town's saloon closed. Deputy James Paxton finds himself drawn to Noreen, but he worries her views could cost him votes for sheriff. Tensions escalate at the saloon, leading to trouble for Noreen and tough choices for James, in this 1st in the Secret Society of Spinsters series. Try this next: Amanda Cabot's After the Shadows. |
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The Lumber Baron's Wife
by Lynn Austin
When the young wife of a powerful lumber baron vanishes into the wilds of frontier Michigan, her friend is left to unravel the truth in this captivating dual-timeline novel from bestselling author Lynn Austin.1873. After a devastating loss, Hannah Wagner never imagined she'd leave her comfortable home for the harsh, unfamiliar wilderness near Lake Michigan. But when Henry Abernathy--a friend of her husband, John--offers them a fresh start in a booming lumber town, where John's skills as a doctor are sorely needed, Hannah reluctantly agrees. There, she meets Kate, Henry's spirited, much younger wife. Kate's sharp tongue and outsider status have made her unwelcome among the town's elite, and when she begins confiding in Hannah, it's clear her marriage is not what it seems . . . and that a secret from her past could destroy everything.Present day. Ashley Gilbert never planned to settle in Michigan, but when her husband lands his dream job as a conservationist, she agrees to follow. While restoring their historic home--built in the 19th century for a doctor and his wife--Ashley becomes captivated by its past and its connection to the nearby Abernathy mansion, now being transformed into a museum. While volunteering with the restoration, she stumbles upon the unsolved mystery of Kate Abernathy's disappearance. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a quest for the truth--one that will connect her to two women whose stories and struggles echo and inspire her own.Standalone historical fiction about marriage, grief, and the power of female friendships from the author of All My Secrets and Long Way HomeA richly layered Christian women's fiction novel with elements of mystery, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Kristy Cambron, and Susan MeissnerIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
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