Christian Fiction
November 2025

Recent Releases
The French Kitchen
by Kristy Cambron

Boston'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. 
Gelato at the Villa
by Robin Jones Gunn

Needing 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.
Riches Beyond Measure by Mary Connealy
Riches Beyond Measure
by Mary Connealy

When an earthquake strikes Two Harts Ranch, it shakes the lives of widowed teacher Annie Lane and cowboy Cord Westbrook. But the return of the MacKenzie family encourages them to follow Grandpa MacKenzie's legendary treasure map. Will their perilous adventure of romance and danger lead them to discover that true wealth lies deeper than earthly riches?
The Second Story Bookshop: A Delightful, Sweet, Second Chance Romance by Denise Hunter
The Second Story Bookshop: A Delightful, Sweet, Second Chance Romance
by Denise Hunter

She inherits the bookshop of her dreams . . . But she has to run it with the ex she vowed never to speak with again. Full of fall vibes, The Second Story Bookshop is perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and Gilmore Girls.
Focus on: Christmas Stories
A Royal Christmas
by Melody Carlson

Barista Adelaide Smith is working her way through law school when she learns she’s the daughter of the king of Montovia, a small European country. With her mother dead, Adelaide travels alone during Christmas break to meet her father and is drawn into family mysteries, royal jealousies, and a chance at her own happily ever after.
The Christmas Gathering
by Shelley Shepard Gray, Lenora Worth, and Rachel J. Good

These 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. 
An Ivy Hill Christmas
by Julie Klassen

Bachelor 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. 
The Christmas Catch
by Toni Shiloh

In 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. 
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