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February 14, 2020
New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2020)
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
Contemporary Romance:
Hands of Grace by Brenda S. Anderson — She’s always looked for love in the wrong places. He wants nothing to do with love. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)
Desert Willow by Patricia Beal — A stubborn ballerina and a charming young officer are brought together by an old woman’s...
February 11, 2020
Review: The Road to Happenstance, by Janice L. Dick
The Road to Happenstance, by Janice L. Dick (Tansy & Thistle Press, 2020)
A whimsical town, a host of quirky characters, and events that seem to conspire to keep Matthew Sadler from leaving once he arrives by “happenstance.”
Fleeing painful memories, Matt and his motorcycle are roaring along the highway when a near-accident forces him onto a hidden side road. On the far side of a covered bridge, he discovers the town of Happenstance.
He’ll leave as soon as he gases up. Or after a night’s...
February 4, 2020
Review: Belinda Blake and the Birds of a Feather, by Heather Day Gilbert
Belinda Blake and the Birds of a Feather, by Heather Day Gilbert (Lyrical Underground Books, 2020)
Homing pigeons are less dangerous than the wolves she had as a previous assignment, but Belinda Blake still finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation—this time in her hometown of Larches Corner in Upstate New York. And is there a connection between the present investigation and the previous death of a young college student?
Along with the mystery, Belinda is still trying to choose...
January 31, 2020
We Need One Another (Guest Post)
Image by John Hain from Pixabay We Need One Another by Steph Beth Nickel I’ve recently begun Rachel Starr Thomson’s study 31 Days of Joy: A Devotional Journey in Fiction & Scripture.
The study springs from James 1:2-4, which says, “Count it all joy, my brothers,when you meet trialsof various kinds,for you know thatthe testing of your faithproduces steadfastness.And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may beperfect and complete, lacking in nothing” (ESV).
Each entry includes an...
January 28, 2020
Review: A Girl’s Guide to the Outback, by Jessica Kate
A Girl’s Guide to the Outback, by Jessica Kate (Thomas Nelson, 2020)
Jessica Kate’s second novel delivers the love/hate romance, snappy banter, and deeply-crafted characters readers expect from her, plus a bonus. This one’s largely set in Australia. Since it’s new territory for the American heroine, Kimberley, readers enjoy a virtual tour with her.
This is a novel where the setting is key to the story. Kimberley’s time on the remote ranch belonging to her nemesis, Samuel Payton, and other...
January 21, 2020
Review: End Game, by Rachel Dylan
End Game, by Rachel Dylan (Bethany House, 2020)
With End Game, Rachel Dylan delivers a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller that still finds room for romance.
The book’s back cover sums it up better than I can:
When elite members of the military are murdered on the streets of Washington, DC, FBI Special Agent Bailey Ryan and NCIS Special Agent Marco Agostini must work together to bring the perpetrator to justice. Unfortunately, all evidence points to a Navy SEAL sniper whom Bailey refuses to...
January 14, 2020
New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2020)
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
Contemporary Romance:
A Rancher to Trust by Laurel Blount — After learning his ex-wife isn’t so ex after all, rebel turned rancher Dan Whitlock is determined to prove he’s a changed man…but Bailey Quinn is just as set on finally ending their marriage. When tragedy makes Dan the guardian of little orphaned twins, he...
January 10, 2020
Hidden Secrets Giveaway and Interview
A Green Dory Inn Mystery, book 2 Here’s your chance to win a print copy of Hidden Secrets (or an ebook if you prefer them) anywhere in the world. Just pop over to A Christian Writer’s World – Characters Who Grip Your Heart and leave a comment. Click here. Draw ends January 17, 2020.
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January 7, 2020
Picks from 2019
Goodreads tells me I’ve read 91 books in 2019. And that’s not counting Bible reading. Hereare the books I’ve most enjoyed last year. Some were produced in 2019, some previously. Pop a note into the comments with your own favourites?
My top picks from 2019:
Book of the year:Whose Waves These Are, by Amanda Dykes
Christian living:The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life, by Charles Stanley
Contemporary novel:As the Light Fades, by Catherine West
Fantasy novel:Wayfarer, by K.M Weiland
Historical Novel: ...
December 31, 2019
Review: Bring Each Other Home, by Angelina Fast-Vlaar
Bring Each Other Home, by Angelina Fast-Vlaar (Word Alive Press, 2019)
Subtitled “A Caregiver’s Journey,” Bring Each Other Home is a book for everyone. Most, if not all of us, will have someone in our circle of acquaintance who’ll deal with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.
While Angelina and Joe’s story is their own, the experiences she shares can make readers more sensitive to the needs of both caregiver and patient. Let us not be people who add more hurt by disbelieving, blaming, or...
