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Christian Fiction November 2025 |
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Check Out These New Titles! |
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To Reveal a Reckless Love
by Hatcher, Robin Lee
In a desperate attempt to find her missing brother, Victoria Castleton leaves behind the comforts of Boston for the wild beauty of Yellowstone National Park. Her search leads her into the path of Roger Bernhardt—a gifted British artist with a guarded heart. What begins as a chance meeting soon becomes a journey neither expected.
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Scent of Terror
by Scott, Laura
Bailey Adams discovered she was pregnant a week after her husband’s death. Despite being ruled an accident, Bailey is convinced there was something more going on with her husband than anyone else realized. And when she’s nearly killed in a similar car crash, she’s more convinced than ever that her husband was murdered.
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The bell tolls at Traeger Hall
by Jaime Jo Wright
"In 1890, the tolling of the Traeger Hall bell announces that death has come to the estate, leaving orphaned Waverly Pembrooke to piece together the puzzle behind her relatives' murders. In the present day, the hall's new owner, Jennie Phillips, realizesits dark legacy threatens not only the Traeger descendants but also, chillingly, Jennie herself"-- Provided by publisher
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The Scarlet Ribbon
by Naomi Stephens
As the Revolutionary War unfurls around her, Rebekah Stanton is abandoned by the man who once claimed to love her. Shunned by her father and forced to give up her child, she finds herself thrust into prostitution at the local boarding house.
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Through each tomorrow
by Gabrielle Meyer
"In 1883, time-crosser Charles Hollingsworth enters elite circles entwined with intrigue, unsure which path he will choose on his twenty-fifth birthday. In 1563, Lady Cecily Pembrooke serves Queen Elizabeth while her stepbrother Charles seeks to save theailing monarch. As their futures hang by a thread and secrets unravel, are their destinies inescapable?"-- Provided by publisher
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Hearts in circulation
by Sarah Monzon
Little Creek's circulation librarian Hayley Holt's fears come true when her bookmobile breaks down and a rockslide traps her in the small hollow of Turkey Grove. Mechanic Levi Redding's gruff demeanor clashes with the vibrant librarian--now also his temporary houseguest--but their forced proximity sparks a connection, and an exchange of letters awakens love
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Prowl
by Colleen Coble
"Prowl, the second book in 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"-- Provided by publisher
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On the edge of trust : a logan point novel
by Patricia Bradley
"Scott Sinclair is a decorated FBI agent until a gunshot wound threatens the future of his career. When crime podcaster Tori Mitchell's nephew is accused of murder, nothing can stop her from clearing his name. Tori and Scott's pursuits bring them together, but once they become targets, they must now outsmart a killer"
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The fault between us
by Stephanie Landsem
"Three sisters fight to save themselves and each other amid the danger of a cataclysmic earthquake that rips Yellowstone Park asunder. Based on real events of the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake and inspired by true stories, The Fault Between Us is a suspenseful exploration of the bonds of sisterhood, the depths of family drama, and how hidden wounds can only heal when they're brought into the light"-- Provided by publisher
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The royal artisan
by Tessa Afshar
"In ancient Persia, Sazana creates exquisite pottery as Queen Esther's artisan but keeps her Jewish identity hidden from her tyrannical master, Haman, and his ten vengeful sons. When tragedy strikes, Sazana must join forces with Jadon, the man who broke her heart, to locate an ancient artifact and thwart the impending threat to their people"
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Whispers at Painswick Court
by Julie Klassen
"Surgeon's daughter Anne Loveday serves as sickroom nurse to a lady at a Cotswolds manor. While navigating the other residents-including potential suitors-a series of mishaps befalls her patient, and Anne realizes there may be a murderer in their midst. With her reputation and heart on the line, can she discover who's guilty before it's too late?"-- Provided by publisher
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Christine's Library Journal Reviews
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When the road comes around
by Katie Powner
This review by librarian Christine Barth first appeared in the July 2025 issue of Library Journal.
Having always been told that he would never measure up, Tad doesn't expect his new summer job at the Wilson's Come Around Ranch in Montana to last long. Then an old flame shows up on while Tad is on the clock and deposits a baby in a car seat -- announcing Tad's fatherhood in front of his bosses.
The Wilsons agree to give Tad a second chance; at the same time, they try to give their adult special-needs son Sam more freedom. As a steady stream of tourists visit the ranch, there are signs that something's not quite right in the mountains. Between environmental and estate-planning concerns, local farmers and ranchers are under stress, and it will all come to a head in the heat of a Montana summer.
VERDICT: Powner (The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass) writes powerful contemporary fiction exploring the love between parents and children and how faith in God can change a life. For readers of T.I. Lowe and Christina Suzann Nelson who also focus on the intersection of faith and mental health.
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The sands of Sea Blue Beach
by Rachel Hauck
This review by librarian Christine Barth first appeared in the July 2025 issue of Library Journal.
Sea Blue Beach, FL, is a familiar venue for Hauck's (Meet Me at the Starlight) fans, but this new set of characters enters a once-quaint town divided by an old football rivalry and economic disparities.
Emery Quinn takes a job at the microlocal Sea Blue Beach Gazette after her old life in Ohio falls apart, but she has unresolved issues with Sea Blue from her sweet-16 summer, the one before her mom died. Meanwhile, Caleb Ransom is trying to get his sustainable-architecture firm off the ground but can't seem to break into the good-old-boys club of West Sea Blue.
Seeing Emery again brings back Caleb's memories of their long-ago romance and the summer when his sister became alienated from the family; now Caleb is unexpectedly parenting his nephew while his sister chases happiness elsewhere.
VERDICT: This then-and-now second-chance romance is perfect summer reading. The family issues are realistic without being overbearing, and the sweet romance unfolds naturally. Recommend to fans of Denise Hunter and Becky Wade.
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Gelato at the Villa
by Robin Jones Gunn
This review by librarian Christine Barth first appeared in the July 2025 issue of Library Journal.
Friends for decades, Grace and Claire are almost 40 when they finally make their dream trip to Italy, leaving behind the stress of their daily lives in California.
From foggy Venice canals to gold-plated churches to a private cooking class in a rustic Tuscany villa, the fiends' trip does not always turn out as plan, but in every hiccup the ladies find a chance to stretch their wings and embrace new possibilities.
Through Italy's many and varied art forms, the two women discover the age-old story of a God who wants pilgrims to let go of fear and find their way back home. At each stop, they also meet members of the global church and experience new levels of hospitality.
VERDICT: Featuring droolworthy food descriptions, the sequel to Tea with Elephants weaves small life lessons with eternal consequences. Readers will want to grab some gelato and sprawl out with Gunn's novel and books of a similar feel, including Melody Carlson's Looking for Leroy and Denise Hunter's The Bookshop by the Sea.
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Focus on: Christmas Stories
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| A Royal Christmas by Melody CarlsonBarista 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. For fans of: sweet rags-to-riches romances; 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 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. |
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| An Ivy Hill Christmas by Julie KlassenBachelor 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. For fans of: Christmas romances with themes of redemption. |
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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 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. Try this next: Betsy St. Amant's Holly and Nick Hate Christmas. |
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