Christian Shelves

Now this is a cozy book meant for autumn! Susan L. Tuttle was a featured author in the Clearly Christian Readathon  in 2024, so I'm grateful that I finally have the opportunity to read one of her books. A Secret Worth Protecting  is a suspenseful and sweet fall romance that will have you wanting to already decorate your house with pumpkins and throw blankets. I'm looking forward to future titles from the author! Many thanks to Harlequin Books and NetGalley for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis One season. Two darling girls. And a past he thought he lost forever… Being in witness protection with twin little girls is the least of Sam Cooper’s problems. Right now, he desperately needs a nanny. But he’s stunned when the candidate who shows up on his doorstep is Ansley Tait, the girl he once loved…and left brokenhearted. Sam knows Ansley is everything the sweet—and adorably energetic—twins need. But prote...

One of the nicest things about being on Christian Bookstagram has been in following the journey of debut authors! Celia Dodge is someone I connected with several years ago, so it's been wonderful that I've been able to read Finding Family at Griffin Ranch , the first book in the Found at Griffin Ranch series , set in Colorado. Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Book Synopsis She left it all behind once before. Will love be enough to call her home? After leaving her small town to become a nurse in a big city hospital, Lanie figured she was done with mountain life forever. But when Lanie’s hometown clinic needs help, she returns after a decade away. Being home means reconnecting with Connor Griffin, an old crush from church youth group. Now a single dad after losing his wife to a car accident that left his son in a wheelchair, Connor is struggling to keep his family’s ranch going on his own...

Ever since Harriet first made an appearance in Captured in Frame , I've eagerly been awaiting her story. Ribbons of Guilt is the third book in the Bite of Betrayal series by Laura Thomas , and it finally answers some questions behind the mystery of her marriage. It's been well worth the wait to return to Bramble Downs to discover the threats that have loomed against the Duval family. Many thanks to Mountain Brook Ink for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Content to be aware of : scenes of violence and death, abduction, stalking Book Synopsis A marriage in crisis. A betrayer in the wings. A life at stake. Harriet Duval has it all-a handsome French husband, a delightful young daughter, a successful career as a professional ballerina behind her, and a beautiful future in a charming village in the English countryside. Even her beloved sisters can't see the painful truth she hides beneath her perfect mask... Success...

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. 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 story threads to seek God’s ...

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...