New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library: Christian Fiction: January 2026

Recent Releases

The Royal Artisan
by Tessa Afshar

A talented potter for Queen Esther in ancient Persia, Sazana hides her Jewishness. But when a court official manipulates the king into ordering the killing of Jewish people, Sazana teams up with the man who broke her heart in order to save her people and help the queen in this sequel to The Queen's Cook. For fans of: faith-filled biblical fiction with touches of romance.

Sense and Suitability
by Pepper Basham

Unmarried after two seasons in Regency London, Emmeline Lockhart isn't too upset since she secretly (and successfully) writes gothic novels, though she had once thought she'd marry handsome Simon Reeves, now Lord Ravenscross. When they accidentally meet again, she learns he is broke and needs a wealthy wife, so she decides to help. Try this next: Julie Klassen's On Devonshire Shores series.

C Is for Courting
by Shelley Shepard Gray

The adult Schrock siblings, who were raised in the English world by their divorced parents, visit their Amish grandparents in small-town Ohio to consider becoming Amish. Two have already made decisions. Now the last two, unmarried realtor Beth, who's pregnant after a one-night stand, and Martin, who has fallen for an Amish neighbor but isn't sure he wants to leave his old life, make their choices. This 3rd in the Amish ABCs series will please fans of modern Amish stories.

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).

These Blue Mountains
by Sarah Loudin Thomas

For fifteen years, pianist Hedda Schlagel has pined for her fiancâe, Fritz Meyer, who vanished during WWI. When she sees a photo of an American memorial to German POWs with Fritz's name, it sends her on a journey to the US, where she uncovers long-buried secrets and risks her life and future as another world war looms--

Books You May Have Missed

Ambush
by Colleen Coble

Wildlife veterinarian Paradise Alden returns to her hometown on Alabama's Gulf Coast after 15 years away. But it's not all happy memories for her since her parents were murdered and she suffered in foster homes afterwards. Employed at an exotic animal refuge, she must work with Blake Lawson, her first love, but danger is afoot as someone starts a fire, releases animals, and more. This fast-paced romantic suspense series starter is followed by Prowl, which was recently released.

Across the Crying Sands
by Jane Kirkpatrick

In 1888 Oregon, young Mary Gerritse and her husband try to keep their homestead going while raising a family. Dealing with grief and longing for adventure, Mary takes on a treacherous postal route along the coast, becoming the first woman to do so. Readers who enjoy evocative, well-researched novels based on true stories will appreciate this 1st entry in The Women of Cannon Beach series.

When the Road Comes Around
by Katie Powner

Tad Bungley has earned a bad reputation and not a lot else in his 24 years, so when Anita Wilson offers grace and pushes her husband Dan to hire him at their Montana guest ranch for the summer, he's determined to do good. As Tad stumbles, Dan and Anita worry about him and his effect on their intellectually disabled 20-year-old son, who wants more freedom. If you like "believable, genuine characters...who live out their faith" (Booklist), pick this up.

Prowl: A Small-Town, Second-Chance Romantic Suspense
by Colleen Coble

Prowl, the second book in USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble's Sanctuary series (following Ambush), delivers exactly what her fans want: the ideal blend of suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat with just the right amount of romance. Perfect for fans of Laura Dave, Allison Brennan, or Dani Pettrey.

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?

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