Christian Shelves

If you've been following April Barcalow for some time, you'll be just as excited to know that she has recently released a marriage devotional. Newsletter subscribers can receive a free copy, and you can learn more about the background of For Us: Seeking God's Heart for Marriage on her website. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis All throughout Scripture, when God wants us to understand the close, intimate relationship He longs to have with us, He uses the imagery of marriage. That’s no coincidence. Marriage is an echo of the lasting love we share with Him, a framework to help us understand, and a gift. But good marriage, the kind that reflects Him, doesn’t happen without intention. Without building each piece on the solid foundation of Christ. Without choosing one another, even when it’s hard. This 30-day devotional weaves together Scripture, personal experience, and sto...

I only really started reading more medieval books within the past year, so I'm thrilled that I've been able to enjoy this YA series as I grow in my knowledge and experience of a bygone age. Traitor's Heart by Kyrie Wang is the second book in the Enemy's Keeper series , offering a clash of worlds between the Vikings, Celts, and Norman knights on land and at sea for ages 13 and up. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of: violence Book Synopsis A healer forced to destroy. A warrior forced to betray. In the shadow of rebellion, every choice leaves a scar. Aliwyn awakens to chaos as tragedy strikes the rebels’ ship. As loyalties fracture and danger closes in, she must make an unthinkable choice: break her healer's oath and betray the knight who holds her heart, or watch innocent lives burn in England’s destruction. Desperate to reclaim his honor, Matthew forges...

In recent years, I've taken up the habit of reading hockey books during the playoffs. As a result, I'm thankful that the publication date for this book moved up from July to June so that I could enjoy it even earlier. Second Shot at Love by Carolyn Miller is the sixth book in the Northwest Ice series, which made this the perfect book to read during the Stanley Cup Final round  😊 Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis Will secrets spoil their second shot at love? Ten years ago Genevieve Rivas made a mistake that changed her entire family. Since that, she’s done all she can to make up for it and make them proud, and is now working as a junior doctor in one of Seattle’s leading hospitals. Everything is finally tracking as it should be, until one day a blast from the past re-enters her life. Ten years ago Kyle Tinker thought he had it all. Until a night of celebration went too far...

How exciting that The Intrepid Three: Animus Rising by Brianna and Matthew Penfold  will soon be available on July 31, 2026! This is a book that I could not stop annotating; I really have to give a lot of credit to this lovely wife-and-husband writing team for capturing so many sentiments in such a poetic way. Not only is the world building a spectacular journey on its own, the words to get us there have just as much layered meaning. Many thanks to the authors for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis The Intrepid Three are back to continue their quest to restore their worlds. Dez, Arabella, and Walter face their greatest challenges yet-their planes are upended, the Murk are on the verge of breaking through from Animus, and the Lumen are vastly outnumbered. To make matters worse, people, the most-needed allies, are petrified. Are The Intrepid Three really the heroes Author believes can restore the planes? Will ...

This is not a light read, but it's one that is captivating and thought-provoking as we see the world descend into further wickedness and lawlessness. Shattered by Dr. David Jeremiah with Sam O'Neal is the second book in the Vanished series , and it contains just as much action as the first book, with even more chilling developments for the characters. Many thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : scenes of death, violence, and desecration Book Synopsis In the gripping sequel to Vanished, a global power rises, and the ancient prophecies of the Antichrist are set in motion. Two years have passed since millions across the globe disappeared in a heartbeat including John "Haggs" Haggerty's own family. Haggs, a military expert in pandemics, warned his agency of growing patterns in deadly epidemics and other threats to security. Then the ...

I've really been enjoying some of the Early Reviewer books on LibraryThing, including this continuation of the  Hearts on Display series ! Schooled in Love  by Kimberly Keagan  is the fourth book about a family of heirs and heiresses connected to the Denwall Department Stores in Gilded America. It's been wonderful learning more about lost family connections and the adventures that await family members bravely stepping out into a new world. Many thanks to the author and LibraryThing for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Thoughts content is also posted on LibraryThing. Book Synopsis A bluestocking heiress. The second son of a duke. And a medieval mystery that might school them both in love. When Beatrice Dennison discovers a rare book in her grandmother’s library, she enlists Cambridge academic Lord Henry Tisdale to help translate it. But the centuries‑old text holds more than history—it draws them into...