Of Love and Treason by Jamie OgleStand Alone NovelTyndale Fiction (January 23, 2024) Review by Kelly Goshorn So right out of the gate, let me say this was a stunning debut by Jamie Ogle. And this praise comes after hesitation to read a book set in ancient Rome. While I absolutely love historical fiction, ancient... Continue Reading →
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch AlbomSeries: StandalonePublisher: Harper (Reprint Edition, November 10, 2015)Review by Mae Clair Mitch Albom has become a go-to author for me. Although this book is listed as “Christian Fantasy” on Amazon, it’s also categorized as “Christian Historical Fiction.” I’ve been an avid fan of music all my life, dumping an... Continue Reading →
Revealing the Truth by Lorri Dudley
Revealing the Truth by Lorri DudleySeries: Agents of Espionage Book OnePublisher: Wild Heart Books, November 20, 2023 REVIEW BY JOAN HALL Revealing the Truth is the first book of Lorri Dudley's Agents of Espionage Series. Set in England in the early 1800s, it's categorized as Historical Christian Romance. There is also plenty of suspense. After... Continue Reading →
The Water Keeper by Charles Martin
The Water Keeper by Charles MartinSeries: Murphy Shepherd Book 1 of 3Publisher: Thomas Nelson (May 5, 2020) REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO The Water Keeper is the story of the fictional character, Murphy Shepherd, who lives alone on an island off the Florida coast. Guided by the Parable of the Lost Sheep, he has as his... Continue Reading →
The Garden Girls by Jessica R. Patch
The Garden Girls by Jessica R. PatchSeries: FBI: Strange Crimes Unit book 3Publisher: Love Inspired Trade (April 23, 2024) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Tiberius Granger is an FBI agent in the Strange Crimes Unit. The Unit investigates crimes with a religious nature–think cults, abusive megalomaniac preachers, stuff like that. Despite knowing the Bible and other... Continue Reading →
If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer
If the Boot Fits by Karen WitemeyerSeries: Texas Ever After, Book 2Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (March 17, 2024) If the Boot Fits is the second fairytale retelling with a Texas twist in Karen Witemeyer's Texas Ever After series. The story opens when Samantha Dearing returns home from Finishing School to learn her father intends for... Continue Reading →
The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch AlbomSeries: StandalonePublisher: Harper, Reissue Edition (November 12, 2013)Review by Mae Clair Once again, Mitch Albom delivers a story overflowing with creativity and originality. I can always count on Albom to keep me entertained and guessing while challenging the way I think. In this case, several people from the tiny... Continue Reading →
Braving the Valley by Rebecca Hartt
Braving the Valley by Rebecca HarttSeries: Acts of Valor Book FivePublisher: Rise UP Publications, July 18, 2023 REVIEW BY JOAN HALL Braving the Valley, book five of the Acts of Valor series, was my first time reading author Rebecca Hartt. Grace Garrett is determined to remain in Venezuela until she can leave with her adopted... Continue Reading →
Chasing Fireflies: A Novel of Discovery by Charles Martin
Chasing Fireflies: A Novel of Discovery by Charles MartinSeries: A StandalonePublisher: Thomas Nelson (February 10, 2008) REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO Chasing Fireflies is ultimately a journey of self-discovery. Through the struggles of the impoverished but proud Southern family of Willie McFarland and the skill of author Charles Martin, readers are drawn into the pain associated... Continue Reading →