Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle GriepTime's Lost Treasures, Book 1Bethany House Publishers (September 24, 2024) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN Michelle Griep's Of Gold and Shadows is an engaging blend of Victorian mystery, historical romance, and adventure that transports readers to 1888 and the gaslit streets of Oxford, England. Rich in suspense, the novel... Continue Reading →
The Women of Oak Ridge by Michelle ShockleeSeries: Stand AlonePublisher: Tyndale (September 9, 2025) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN Michelle Shocklee is one of my go-to authors, and The Women of Oak Ridge didn't disappoint. The author has delivered another compelling dual-timeline historical novel that shines a light on one of the lesser-known aspects of World War... Continue Reading →
Grandma Ruth Doesn't Go to Funerals by Sharon J. MondragónSeries: Stand AlonePublisher: Kregel Publications (February 11, 2025) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I started listening to Sharon J. Mondragón’s Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go to Funerals, but what I found was a warm and whimsical contemporary Christian novel.... Continue Reading →
Home on the Range by Taryn OakleySeries: Stand Alone NovelPublisher: Independently Published (November 3, 2025) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN Taryn Oakley’s Home on the Range is a heartfelt romance that blends sweeping Kansas landscapes with themes of resilience, faith, and the quest for belonging. Set in 1891, the novel follows Lenna Adler, a young... Continue Reading →
The Queen's Priest by Theresa Abell HaynesSeries: Stand Alone NovelPublisher: Tall Tree Press (Indie); July 30, 2025 REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN NOTE: REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS. Normally, I would avoid such, but since the novel is about a true historical figure, I didn't see it as too much of a spoiler. The Queen’s Priest by... Continue Reading →
Christmas in the Castle Library by Ann SwindellSeries: In the Castle Library, Book 1Publisher: White Crown Publishing (October 15, 2024) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN Christmas in the Castle Library is a heartwarming Christmas novel that blends romance, spiritual healing, and a deep love of books into a cozy seasonal escape. The novel opens as... Continue Reading →
Mercie's Secret by Michael GarrettSeries: Stand AlonePublisher: MegaCross (September 9, 2025) REVIEW BY KELLY GOSHORN Triggers: Sexual assault, betrayal, violence, emotional manipulation Mercie’s Secret is a deeply emotional Christian suspense novel that weaves together themes of redemption, betrayal, faith, and the lasting scars of past trauma. The novel centers on two complex protagonists, Mercie Halford... Continue Reading →
This Promised Land by Cathy GohlkeSeries: Stand Alone NovelPublisher: Tyndale Fiction (April 8, 2025) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN In This Promised Land, award-winning author Cathy Gohlke delivers a deeply moving, multi-generational story of family, forgiveness, and the restorative power of grace. This heartfelt family saga centers around Ginny Pickering Boyden. At age 60, Ginny... Continue Reading →
Written in Secret, by Crystal CaudillSeries: The Art of Love and Danger, Book 1Kregel Publications (March 11, 2025) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN Written in Secret is a compelling blend of historical romance, suspense, hope, and humor woven together with vibrant characters, moral dilemmas and a mystery that keeps the reader turning the pages. While... Continue Reading →
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