The Chosen: I Have Called You By Name by Jerry B. JenkinsSeries: Book One in The Chosen SeriesPublisher: Broadstreet Publishing Group, LLC on October 4, 2022 REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR If you are unfamiliar with The Chosen, you're missing out on a phenomena that is sweeping the globe. A crowd-funded series based on the gospels,... Continue Reading →
Her Hope Discovered by Cynthia Herron
Her Hope Discovered by Cynthia HerronSeries: Welcome to Ruby, book 1Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink, 2018 REVIEW BY VERA DAY Her Hope Discovered is a contemporary romance set in a small town in the Ozarks. Charla is a big city woman fresh to Ruby, Missouri, and Sam is a handsome carpenter and a widower. Both characters... Continue Reading →
I Am In Here by Creston Mapes
I Am In Here by Creston MapesSeries: a standalonePublisher: Rooftop Press on September 2, 2022 REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO I Am In Here by Creston Mapes is a Christian suspense thriller. Riveting and fast-paced, the book dives into themes close to the heart through a family broken by devastating circumstances. The story held my... Continue Reading →
The Undoing of Saint Silvanus by Beth Moore
The Undoing of Saint Silvanus by Beth Moore Series: a standalone Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers on September 20, 2016 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO The Undoing of Saint Silvanus is listed as a Christian woman's fiction novel, but it also falls squarely into the mystery/suspense sub-genre of Christian lit. It is a dual timeline novel. The... Continue Reading →
Pearl in the Sand by Tessa Afshar
Pearl in the Sand by Tessa AfsharSeries: a standalonePublisher: Moody Publishers, 10th Anniversary Edition on October 6, 2020 REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR Despite this being a 10th anniversary release, I was previously unfamiliar with Pearl in the Sand. To say I was mesmerized is an understatement. The story is heartfelt and moving, beautifully portraying the... Continue Reading →
Redemption: A Fatherโs Fatal Decision by Gwen M. Plano
Redemption: A Fatherโs Fatal Decision by Gwen M. PlanoSeries: a standalone bookPublisher: Fresh Ink Group on February 21, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY Redemption is a Christian suspense novel featuring adult sister and brother, Lisa and Trace. Their hateful father has died. The siblings must untangle the mystery surrounding Dadโs life because the bad guys... Continue Reading →
Dog Days of Summer by Kathleen Y’Barbo
Dog Days of Summer by Kathleen YโBarboSeries: Book 2 in the Gone to the Dogs mystery seriesPublisher: Barbour Fiction on October 1, 2022 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This is a cozy mystery set in small-town Texas and featuring Trina, a country music star. (Trina is based loosely on Miranda Lambert!) There are dogs, too, lots... Continue Reading →
An Ever After Summer: A Contemporary Fairy Tale Retelling by Toni Shiloh
An Ever After Summer: A Contemporary Fairy Tale Retelling by Toni ShilohSeries: a standalonePublisher: Barbour Fiction on January 1, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This novella is a Beauty and the Beast retelling with a contemporary setting and modern, believable characters with real-life dreams and obstacles. Bell is an expert in book restoration. She flies... Continue Reading →
The Teacup Conspiracy by Jackie Zack
The Teacup Conspiracy by Jackie ZackSeries: a standalonePublisher: self-published on March 25, 2021 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This is a Christian cozy mystery/romance. Gia is a young widow and the main character. Sheโs kind, forgiving, loving, and patient. Sheโs also very creative in both furniture refinishing and business entrepreneurship. I enjoyed cheering her on. We... Continue Reading →