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Christian Fiction September 2020
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| If I Were You by Lynn AustinThe setup: Aristocratic Audrey Barrett, the English widow of an American soldier, needs support from the in-laws she's never met and heads to the U.S. with her young son in 1950.
The problem: When she arrives at her in-laws' home, she discovers Eve, her friend and former maid, who also has a young son...and who has been impersonating Audrey for nearly four years.
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy sweeping historical fiction dealing with class issues should enjoy this faith-filled tale that includes vivid depictions of World War II-era England. |
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| A Mosaic of Wings by Kimberly DuffyStarring: clever Nora Shipley, the only female entomology student in her 1885 Cornell class; wealthy Owen Epps, Nora's academic rival.
What happens: The two recent grads join a research expedition to India, each hoping it'll lead to a scholarship for graduate study. But in this spellbinding land, the two grow closer and Nora is torn between helping a young local girl and advancing in her field.
Why you might like it: This vibrant debut novel has a sweet love story, fascinating details about insects, and an evocative setting. |
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Carolina Breeze by Denise HunterWhat it is: A follow-up to Lake Season, (the first book in the Bluebell Inn series), finds Levi Bennett returning to Bluebell, North Carolina, where he struggles to care for his younger siblings and fulfill his parents’ retirement dream, an effort that is complicated by a Hollywood star’s scandal. Book 3 in the series, Autumn Skies, will be published late October 2020. About the author: Denise Hunter is the internationally published bestselling author of more than 25 books, including A December Bride and The Convenient Groom, which have been adapted into original Hallmark Channel movies.
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| Set the Stars Alight by Amanda DykesWhat it is: a lyrical, layered, and leisurely paced dual-timeline novel with well-drawn characters from vividly described periods.
What happens: In contemporary times, marine archaeologist Lucy and her childhood friend, forensic astronomer Dash, search for the shipwreck of the HMS Jubilee. In the 1800s, Frederick, who's never been able to please his Naval captain father, goes to sea at a young age, along with a friend who's in love with a girl back home.
For fans of: rich, complex novels. |
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One Little Lie by Colleen CobleWhat it is: Book one in the gripping new Pelican Harbor series from USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble. It started with one little lie. But Jane Hardy will do everything in her power to uncover the truth. What it's about: When her recently retired sheriff father is framed for theft and murder, interim sheriff Jane Hardy reluctantly teams up with a documentary journalist to determine if the cult her father and she escaped years earlier may be responsible. About the author: Colleen Coble is a RITA finalist best known for her coastal romantic suspense novels, including The Inn at Ocean's Edge, Twilight at Blueberry Barrens, and the Lavender Tides, Sunset Cove, Hope Beach, and Rock Harbor series.
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| Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail WilsonStarring: Elizabeth, an unwed mother of a young child who's on her way to accept a housekeeper's position; Lord Torrington, a spy for the British crown and the widowed father of two teen daughters, who accosts Elizabeth's carriage by mistake.
What happens: To protect Torrington's vital mission, the two make a marriage of convenience, but threatening notes and a murder mean danger is closer than they thought.
For fans of: novels that combine wholesome Regency romances with a twisty mystery. |
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A Gilded Lady by Elizabeth Camden What it's about: Secretary to the first lady of the United States, Caroline Delacroix is at the pinnacle of high society--but is hiding a terrible secret. Immediately suspicious of Caroline, but also attracted to her, secret service agent Nathaniel Trask must battle his growing love for her as the threat to the president rises and they face adventure, heartbreak, and danger. Reviewers say: "In this second installment of the Hope and Glory series Camden takes readers to the McKinley White House for a captivating romance. . . . This will be a hit with series fans." -- Publishers Weekly
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The Key to Everything by Valerie Fraser LuesseWhat it's about: After WWII and a family tragedy, Peyton Cabot seeks connection with his troubled veteran father by retracing the trip he'd taken from Savannah to Key West at the same age. The adventure forces Peyton to come to terms with his identity and decide how much he's willing to risk for the girl he loves. What happens: Part declaration of independence, part search for self, Peyton's journey will bring him more than he ever could have imagined--namely, the key to his unknowable father, a longed-for reunion, and a calling that will shape the rest of his life.
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The Way of Love by Tracie PetersonWhat it's about: A follow-up to Secrets of My Heart finds a medical student and anti-racism activist, Faith Kenner hiding the secret of her heritage to help the native populations of Oregon and tend the wounds of a handsome riverboat captain, Andrew Gratton. What happens: When her fellow students put together lectures to speak out against Oregon's racist laws and policies, Faith is eager to participate. But some powerful men have other plans for their state, and soon Faith is caught in the middle of a plot to push the local Indian tribes to rebel. As she and Andrew fight for the rights of others, their love for each other grows.
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The Socialite by J'nell CiesielskiWhat it's about: Glamour, treachery and espionage collide when an English socialite rushes to save her sister from the Nazis. What happens: Assigned to watch over two English debutantes in Nazi-occupied Paris, Barrett Anderson, who secretly trains Resistance fighters, must win the trust of Kat, who is trying to tear her sister away from her Nazi boyfriend and bring her back home. Reviewers say: "Ciesielski's vivid characterizations and lush historical detail quickly draws readers into this expertly plotted tale. Readers looking for an immersive, high-stakes historical romance will be wowed."--Publishers Weekly Starred Review
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