Rogers Memorial Library: Christian Fiction: May 2026

Recent Releases

All Booked Up
by Melody Carlson

Having 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.

When Justice Comes
by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker

History professor Savannah Webster and her former husband Hez are planning to remarry and adopt Savannah's nephew, Simon. But first they have to get through troubles related to Tupelo Grove University, where Savannah's family has deep ties. There has already been murder, now there's more danger as well as a custody fight for Simon. This satisfying 3rd romantic suspense novel concludes the Tupelo Grove trilogy; newcomers can start here or with the 1st book, What We Hide.

The Good Fortune of Miss Robbins
by Melanie Dickerson

Governess Charlotte Robbins is hired by the Earl of Brookhaven to care for his younger siblings and soon falls for the earl, though their different social levels make a match impossible. Then Charlotte unexpectedly inherits a fortune and enters London society, but secrets and an array of men who are drawn to her money complicate her future in this charming Regency romance. Try this next: Grace Hitchcock's To Catch a Coronet.

Without a Clue
by Melissa Ferguson

Struggling Penelope "Pip" Dupont is on a book-themed cruise featuring her boss, mystery author Hugh Griffin, plus six other authors of different genres. When Hugh is murdered at sea and the officials onboard don't seem up to the task, Pip teams up with Western writer Nash to solve the crime. For fans of: bookish romantic mysteries; evocative stories set on cruise ships.

Faithful of Heart
by Tracie Peterson

Though 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.

A Deeper Well
by Jill Eileen Smith

Beautiful young Samaritan Nessa is heartbroken when her father marries her off to an older man who can pay a high dowry instead of letting her wed the young man she loves. Within a year, her husband dies and her father arranges another union that's beneficial to him. This continues several times, leaving Nessa feeling alone until she meets Jesus at the town well. For fans of: moving biblical novels; historical stories focused on women and forgiveness.

Taming Lady Temperance
by Karen Witemeyer

Due 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.

The Bookshop of 99 Doors
by Jaime Jo Wright

In 1888 Pennsylvania, 25-year-old Minnie Tipton adapts to her new home, Ambrose Field manor, and cares for her ill father, who claims to see the Civil War soldier ghost who supposedly haunts the place. In the present day, Triss Bellamy starts a new job managing a bookshop in Minnie's old home, which is now a historic site. Then her professional ghost hunter brother shows up. For fans of: suspenseful paranormal-tinged, dual-timeline novels.

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