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Tamera Alexander writes both standalone and loosely connected series of inspirational novels, generally historical in nature and set in the American West. Her focus is on the woman's journey to a deeper understanding of her Christian faith; along the way, she also encounters adventure and romance. |
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Angela Bell writes upbeat Christian historical fiction with humorous characters. One might categorize her books as historical romance, but Angela likes to describe them as “a cuppa Victorian whimsy” because it sounds so much more poetical. |
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Amanda Dykes writes Christian historical fiction novels that involve parallel narratives, introspective characters, and hopeful moods. |
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Lynette Eason's novels combine inspirational romance and suspense. Her female protagonists often have military expertise that they use to bring criminals to justice. |
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Shelley Shepard Gray is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary Christian romance novels. |
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Prolific African American writer Beverly Jenkins made her name with vividly descriptive historical romances featuring tough-minded heroines and charismatic heroes. Jenkins sets her historical novels throughout 19th Century America, from Philadelphia to the Old West. |
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Jerry B. Jenkins is best known for the evangelical apocalyptic Left Behind series, which he co-writes with minister Tim LaHaye. With a fast pace and gripping apocalyptic storyline, these books have become the bestselling Christian fiction of all time. Based on prophesies of the Biblical apocalypse, death and destruction are prevalent in these stories but the straightforward writing style and frequent funny dialogue help to keep the tone light. |
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Vanessa Miller is the bestselling author of African American historical fiction. Her writing focuses on themes of redemption, often with characters facing multidimensional struggles. |
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Robin W. Pearson's writing sprouts from her Southern upbringing and her faith. Her novels have won Christy Awards and other Christian book awards. Her writing can be described as moving and amusing. |
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Katie Powner is a Christy Award-winning author who writes contemporary fiction about redemption, relationships, and finding the dirt road home. |
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Christy Award winner Patricia Raybon is a newspaper journalist who turned to historical fiction. Her historical mysteries are suspenseful with a candid style. She is best known for her Annalee Spain series about a Black amateur detective in 1920s Colorado solving murders. |
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Janine Rosche writes women's book club fiction that celebrates life, love, and family while also discussing struggles and heartaches. Her contemporary Western romances are moving and recommended for fans of Robyn Carr and Nicholas Sparks. |
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Toni Shiloh is an award-winning Christian contemporary romance author. Her novel In Search of a Prince won the first ever Christy Amplify Award, which recognizes the works of BIPOC authors in the Christian fiction community. |
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Betsy St. Amant is the author of more than twenty-five romance novels and novellas. Best known for her contemporary romantic comedies, St. Amant's writing takes place in her home state of Louisiana and surrounding states featuring sympathetic and amusing characters. |
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Karen Witemeyer often sets her lighthearted inspirational romances in late 19th century Texas. Her complex plots deftly mix romance with intriguing history and thoughtful reflection on the concrete application of Christian teachings in everyday life. This last is subtly shown through her appealingly independent and strong-minded characters' struggles with the scars left them by difficult experiences, as they strive to embrace forgiveness and second chances. |
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An acclaimed "expert in her element" (Booklist), Jaime Jo Wright delivers dual-time suspense strung with legends, buried truths, and a history begging to stay hidden centuries long ago. Her fast-paced and suspenseful writing is a must for fans of Simone St. James. |
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