Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
Dorothy's Gift by Christine SchneiderSeries: a standalonePublisher: Keybobby Books (August 5, 2025) Review by Gwen M. Plano Dorothy's Gift is a story of contrasts and choices. Readers move from the comfort of a middle-class home to the streets of the homeless. The diversity of circumstances is multiple---the haves and have-nots, the Christians and the unchurched,... Continue Reading →
The Likeness of Sinful Flesh by William IsleySeries: StandalonePublisher: BillIsleyReflects (July 23, 2024) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS In the reading world where AI-generated books are becoming more popular, I was delighted to dig into this human-written book with all its wonderfully human-made flaws. The Likeness of Sinful Flesh by William Isley is a novel that... Continue Reading →
The Belle of Chatham by Laura FrantzSeries: Stand Alone NovelPublisher: Revell, January 20, 2026 REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN Set during the turbulent days of the American Revolution in 1777, The Belle of Chatham blends rich historical detail, heartfelt romance, and unwavering faith into a story that is both emotionally compelling and historically immersive. The... Continue Reading →
Breathless by Kathryn J. BainSeries: The Lincolnville Mystery Series (Book 1 of 5)Publisher: Indie ReleasePublication Date: March 22, 2022 Review by Mae Clair I picked up this book because the premise sounded intriguing—an ex-cop/undercover DEA agent (Matthew Winters) becomes the pastor of a church in the small town of Lincolnville. He doesn’t fit the image... Continue Reading →
SAPPHIRE ISLAND BY CRESTON MAPESSERIES: A STANDALONEPUBLISHER: ROOFTOP PRESS (May 25, 2026)REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO Creston Mapes' latest suspense novel, Sapphire Island, takes readers to a location off the coast of Florida and into the lives of those living in a tiny island town. The characters seem familiar in their ordinary lives, but just... Continue Reading →
Sung in the Shadows by Crystal CaudillSeries: Book 2 in The Art of Love and Danger seriesPublisher: Kregel Publications (March 17, 2026) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Sung in the Shadows is a historical romance and suspense novel. I was surprised to learn it’s the second book in a series because it completely stands on its... Continue Reading →
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 →
Never Say Goodbye by Irene HannonSeries: StandalonePublisher: Irene Hannon (March 11, 2025)REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO Prisoner Scott Mitchell is released after three years of confinement. He’s a changed man and has one hope – to win back his wife, Jess. This seems to be an impossible goal, because Jess hates him for having killed their... Continue Reading →
Redeeming the Time by Alexandra T ArmstrongSeries: Book 1 in Armstrong’s Faircourt Friends SeriesPublisher: Parable Print (June 20, 2023) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Redeeming the Time is book 1 in Alexandra T. Armstrong’s hilarious series about seven older friends living together in retirement. If you liked The Golden Girls but cringed at some of Blanche’s... Continue Reading →
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