Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
Three Little Things by Patti StockdaleStand Alone NovelIndependently Published, July 5, 2024 REVIEW BY KELLY GOSHORN I absolutely adored Patti Stockdale's debut historical romance, Three Little Things, which is based on the real WWI era love letters between the author's grandparents. Hattie Waltz, a wholesome American gal from a small town in Iowa, wishes to... Continue Reading →
Miracle at Angels Bend by R. Christian BohlenStand-alone NovelPublisher: Carpenter's Son Publishing June 9, 2024 REVIEW BY JOAN HALL Miracle at Angels Bend is a novel in that it tells the story of four people who share a profound encounter with the life of wisdom of Jesus Christ. Yet it’s different than any other novel... Continue Reading →
Angels Walking: A Novel by Karen KingsburySeries: Book 1 of 3Publisher: Howard Books, September 2, 2014 Review by Gwen M. Plano Karen Kingsbury is a hugely popular Christian author. Because of her strong readership, I selected Angels Walking: a Novel, to read for review. The story focuses on a national baseball star, Tyler Ames, and... Continue Reading →
The Pharisee’s Wife by Janette OkeSeries: a standalonePublisher: Tyndale (March 11, 2025) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS I scored an advance copy of Janette Oke’s next book, The Pharisee’s Wife. You’ve probably heard of Oke. She practically started the whole inspirational fiction category all by herself. Well, practically. An editor and a publisher or two were... Continue Reading →
To Steal a Heart, by Jen TuranoSeries Info: The Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency, Book OnePublisher: Bethany House Publishers (November 17, 2020) Review by Kelly Goshorn I was completely giddy about starting a new Jen Turano series and To Steal a Heart did not disappoint. The book grabbed me from the opening line: "It was becoming... Continue Reading →
Ahoti: A Story of TamarSeries: StandalonePublisher: Paraclete Press (May 14, 2024)Review by Mae Clair Ahoti in Hebrew is translated as “my sister.” This is the story of Tamar, daughter of King David. If you’re familiar with the Old Testament, you know that Tamar was the sister of Absalom, the half-sister of Amnon. The Bible tells... Continue Reading →
A River Between Us by Jocelyn Green Stand-alone NovelPublisher: Credo House Publishers, October 3, 2023 REVIEW BY JOAN HALL I’ve enjoyed several of Jocelyn Green’s Civil War-era novels in the past, so I was eager to read A River Between Us. Cora Mae Stewart lost her father and brother to the ravages of war. She’s... Continue Reading →
Let My Daughter Go by Creston MapesSeries: Book 2 of 6 in the Signs of Life SeriesPublisher: Rooftop Press (June 1, 2020) REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO This contemporary religious fiction novel focuses on a kidnapping that echoes a prior string of abductions that eventually led to a massacre. The common culprit is a young woman... Continue Reading →
Between the Lightning and the Thunder by B.F. RandallSeries: a standalonePublisher: Brookstone Publishing Group (January 10, 2023) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Between the Lightning and the Thunder is a Biblical fiction retelling of the events surrounding Jesus’ ministry and crucifixion. The point-of-view character is James, the brother of Jesus. Throughout the book, James is either... Continue Reading →
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