Inspirational Fiction November 2025 |
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| The French Kitchen by Kristy CambronKat Fontaine follows her brother into the Office of Strategic Services and then to occupied northern France in 1943. Working undercover as a kitchen maid in the famous Château du Broutel, frequented by top Nazis, Kat faces danger helping the resistance. In 1952, she returns to Paris to uncover what happened to her brother, getting help from new friends in her cookery class taught by Julia Child.
Try this next: Amy Lynn Green's The Codebreaker's Daughter. |
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| The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda CoxAfter a traumatic year, kindergarten teacher Ana Leigh Watkins escapes for the summer to Bitter End, Tennessee. There, she helps get her great-aunt’s house ready to sell, and accidentally becomes part of a ragtag group of bird watchers while hiking in Roan Mountain. When she discovers long-buried family history secrets, her hope for new beginnings is put to the test.
For fans of: Immersive faith-filled stories with endearing characters and southern settings. |
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| Gelato at the Villa by Robin Jones GunnNeeding a vacation due to work problems and recent losses, 30-something friends Claire and Grace take a trip to Northern Italy. While embracing the culture, meeting locals, and viewing stunning art, they also grow in their faith. As Grace experiences newfound freedom and confidence, Claire wrestles with painful memories from her past. Though this is the second Suitcase Sisters novel, it can be read on its own.
Read-alike: Lauraine Snelling’s The Florence Legacy. |
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| Last Light Over Galveston by Jennifer L. WrightIn 1900, Kathleen McDaniel runs away from home after shocking news. She ends up in Galveston, Texas, and under a new name begins helping at St. Mary's Orphan Asylum. Despite her tenuous standing at the orphanage she slowly begins to make friends, including a young man who works for the US Weather Bureau. When a brewing hurricane upsets her new life, Kathleen must gather her courage to reach for a strength beyond her own.
Try this next: Kimberley Woodhouse’s A Mark of Grace. |
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Focus on: Christmas Stories
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| A Royal Christmas by Melody CarlsonNo-nonsense 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 principality. Curiosity gets the better of her, and she travels alone during Christmas break to meet her father. She's quickly drawn into family mysteries, royal jealousies, and a chance at
her own happily ever after.
For fans of: Sweet rags-to-riches romances and Hallmark Christmas movies. |
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| The Christmas Gathering by Shelley Shepard Gray, Lenora Worth, and Rachel J. GoodThese three heartwarming novellas feature Amish people navigating faith and love during the holidays. In “A Christmas Reunion,” Tricia falls for
her cousin's English friend. Next, 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.
Try this next: An Amish Christmas Kitchen by Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd is another heartwarming trio of holiday novellas. |
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| An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie KlassenBachelor Richard Brockwell lives happily in his family's London townhouse in 1822, but needs to attend his mother's Christmas country house party or risk being cut off financially. He goes home and finds himself charmed by houseguest Arabella Awdry, who’s planning to devote her life to charity work. Therefore determined to have nothing to do with him.
Series Alert: This standalone Christmas special is part of the Tales from Ivy Hill series. |
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| The Christmas Catch by Toni ShilohIn this appealing second-chance romance, divorced Bebe Gordon isn’t interested in being hurt again, and just wants to be a good mom to her spunky seven-year-old. Old feelings resurface when her high school boyfriend, NFL player Jahleel Walker, returns to their hometown to recover from an injury, and the two end up helping plan their church’s Christmas ball.
Try this next: Betsy St. Amant's Holly and Nick Hate Christmas. |
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