Charlotte County Library: Christian Fiction: March 2026

Recent Releases

Across Barren Plains
by Lynnette Bonner

They long to build a future. But first, they must overcome their shattered past. Eden Houston wants nothing more than to repair her broken relationship with her husband, Adam. But the death of their infant son has left them distant, walking together in body but worlds apart in spirit. As they follow the Oregon Trail with hope of starting fresh, even the vast plains feel too small to contain their grief and brokenness. But when they come upon the ruins of a massacred wagon train and find three young children still alive in the wreckage, she finds a spark of purpose in a wilderness of sorrow. In the face of fear and desperation, Adam and Eden must hold tight to love, to hope . . . and to the God who knows how to carry those He loves across barren plains.

As Sure as the Dawn
by Francine Rivers

Book 3 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.The thrilling conclusion to the Mark of the Lion series.With Hadassah confined to the cells below the arena, facing death once again, and his sister Julia dying of a strange new illness and longing for a forgiveness beyond her reach, Marcus goes in search of God. Meanwhile, Atretes, the Germanic warrior and former gladiator, vows to move heaven and earth to find his son--the baby he thought was dead and whose life Hadassah saved--and take him back to Germania. Only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. Atretes did not count on Rizpah's fiery resistance to having her son taken away, nor is he prepared for the woman's strength and beauty. From their first meeting, the two are caught in a stormy battle of wills.The captivating finale to the classic biblical fiction trilogyIncludes a glossary of historical termsFeatures discussion questions, character reviews, and Scripture references for book clubs.

Protecting You: Schemes and Lies in Shadow Cove
by Robin Patchen

This is book 5 in the Wright Heroes of Maine series. In a high-stakes game of deception, rivals Alyssa and Callan must team up to thwart a ruthless terrorist. Prepare for a gripping tale of enemies-turned-allies and a fake engagement.

Through Each Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Meyer

Through Each Tomorrow is the latest in a Charlotte County Library staff favorite series! This one also stars time travelers balancing lives in two periods. Charles is a farmer in 1883 Virginia and an advisor to Queen Elizabeth in 1563 England, where his stepsister Cecily also travels. With Elizabeth sick, Charles turns to God for help and his friend Andrew, a groom in 1563 but a medical student in Gilded Age Rhode Island. Due to complex connections, this romantic, richly detailed 6th in the Timeless series is best for fans. Try this next: Jody Hedlund's Waters of Time novels.

Theo of Golden
by Allen Levi

One spring morning, a stranger arrives in the small southern city of Golden. No one knows where he has come from...or why... His name is Theo. And he asks a lot more questions than he answers. Theo visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on the walls, portraits of the people of Golden done by a local artist. He begins purchasing them, one at a time, and putting them back in the hands of their rightful owners. With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered. A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another.

Unshaken
by Shelley Shepard Gray

Stephanie Miller's world is shattered when she witnesses a murder that could get her killed--and the help of rancher Hardy Anderson just might keep her safe. But how will an Amish woman ever blend in enough to stay hidden?

A Constant Love
by Tracie Peterson

After a vicious winter in Cheyenne, Wyoming, claims the lives of their loved ones, Charlotte Aldrich and Micah Hamilton are trying to bring their ranches--and their hearts--back to life. But as love grows, the secrets they're keeping may pull them apart forever, and they must rely on faith to forge a future built on love, healing, and hope.

My Beloved: A Mitford Novel
by Jan Karon

New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon gives her beloved fans what they want for Christmas: a new Mitford novel. When Father Tim's wife, Cynthia, asks what he wants for Christmas, he pens the answer in a love letter that bares his most private feelings. Then the letter goes missing and circulates among his astonished neighbors. So much for private. Can a letter change a life? Ask Helene, the piano teacher who has avoided her feelings for a lifetime. Ask Hope, the village bookseller who desperately needs something that's impossibly out of reach. Or, if you'd like to know how a brush with death can be the portal to a happy marriage, Cynthia will tell you all about it. In My Beloved, Harley gets an important letter of his own; a broken heart teaches the Old Mayor, Esther Cunningham, a lesson long in coming; and thanks to Lace and Dooley, readers get what they've been waiting for: Sadie. Poignant, hilarious, and life-affirming, My Beloved sets a generous table for millions of readers who love these characters like family. With Karon's signature humanity shining through on every page, this is a season of life in Mitford you won't want to miss.

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