Christian Fiction
March 2026

Recent Releases
The Lighthouse at the Cove
by Amy Clipston

What it's about: When her car breaks down in Coral Cove, North Carolina, travel writer Kaya Ross is offered a garage apartment by handsome single dad Reid Turner, who ropes Kaya into penning an article about the town's upcoming "Light the Dark" festival. When she ends up helping him plan the event, which will fund renovations for the town's historic lighthouse, they grow close in this sweet romance.

For fans of: Denise Hunter's More than Friends; Irene Hannon's Hope Harbor series.
The Belle of Chatham
by Laura Frantz

How it starts: In 1777 New Jersey, as their brothers fight for liberty in the Continental Army, sisters Coralie and Mae Bohannon find themselves on opposite sides of the American Revolution: loyalist Coralie is secretly engaged to a British lieutenant stationed in New York, while Mae falls for an American officer billeted in their home. Then events lead Mae to suspect Coralie of gathering information for the British.

For fans of: well-researched, faith-filled historical romances; Kimberley Woodhouse's The Patriot Bride.
Whispers at Painswick Court
by Julie Klassen

What it is: Though Anne Loveday has assisted her physician father for years, her stepmother finds it inappropriate and pushes 27-year-old Anne to marry. While visiting a friend, Anne agrees to stay and nurse town matriarch Lady Celia. Soon, she falls for a handsome doctor with secrets and hears rumors of ghosts amid strange accidents. This slow-burn Gothic romance takes place in a well-drawn 1821 England.

For fans of: Sarah E. Ladd's Cornwall novels; Jane Austen's 
Northanger Abbey.
The Christmas Stranger by Richard Paul Evans
The Christmas Stranger
by Richard Paul Evans

Introducing: Three years after losing his family in a Christmas Eve accident, grief-stricken Paul Wanlass hasn't just given up on Christmas, he's given up on life. When a stranger knocks on his door, claiming to be picking up a laptop, Paul allows him in--but discovers the man has a very different mission in mind.

What happens next: When the stranger shows up again, Paul challenges him to give him just one reason to live. The stranger agrees to the challenge but warns Paul not to expect a path he would have guessed or chosen.
A Sea Glass Christmas by Davis Bunn
A Sea Glass Christmas
by Davis Bunn

How it starts: Two days before his 21st birthday, Brody Reames left the Outer Banks to fulfill his dream of sailing. He knew leaving his hometown wouldn't be forever, but to mend a disillusioned heart it was for the best.

Then what happens: With Christmas nearing, Brody is coming home again--to a crisp chill in the air and a warm former flame.
Riches Beyond Measure by Mary Connealy
Riches Beyond Measure
by Mary Connealy

How it starts:  When an earthquake strikes Two Harts Ranch, it shakes the lives of widowed teacher Annie Lane and cowboy Cord Westbrook.

Then what happens: 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?
Mists Over the Channel Islands
by Sarah Sundin

What it's about: As World War II rages, the Germans invade the English Channel island of Jersey. With her physician father at war, Dr. Ivy Picot provides care to locals and helps the resistance as best she can. Meanwhile, Dutch engineer Gerrit van der Zee signs on to work with the Nazis as part of a secret plan to help the resistance. Unfortunately, instead of France, he's sent to Jersey, where he has no contacts.

Try this next: From the Valley We Rise by Elizabeth Musser; The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt.
A Moment to Love by Tracie Peterson
A Moment to Love
by Tracie Peterson

Meet the hero: Dr. Carrie Vogel faces heartbreak from stolen work credited to her ex-fiancĂ©, and she leans on her faith for strength.

And her troubles: After learning that her Pinkerton friend Spencer Duval is on a mission to catch his father's killer, she agrees to an arranged marriage. Together, they navigate a web of intrigue and growing love as they trust in God's plan for their future.
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