Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
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 →
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 →
At Home in Mitford by Jan KaronSeries: Book 1 of 15Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons (April 29, 2008)Review by Mae Clair I’m late to the ballgame in discovering the small town of Mitford and its assortment of quirky characters, but I’m so glad I have! At Home in Mitford is the first book in an established and... Continue Reading →
