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Christian Fiction March 2021
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| All That We Carried by Erin BartelsStarring: Olivia, an atheist lawyer who spends her days prosecuting criminals; her younger sister, Melanie, who has a successful YouTube channel and takes what she likes from a variety of spiritual beliefs.
What happens: The estranged sisters, who haven't spoken in the decade since their parents' deaths in a car accident, embark on a week-long hiking trip in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Who it's for: those who like stories that examine sibling relationships, have allegorical elements, or feature evocative natural settings. |
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| Beauty Among Ruins by J'nell CiesielskiWhat it is: a richly detailed historical romance that has a bit of mystery and is set in Scotland against the backdrop of World War I.
What it's about: After being shipped off to English cousins just before war breaks out, spirited American socialite Lily Durham finds herself nursing wounded soldiers at a Scottish castle turned convalescent home in 1915. When strange events occur, Lily works with a Scottish laird to sort out what's going on.
Read this next: Roseanna M. White's Shadows Over England series, which also takes place during WWI. |
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| The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley ClarkWhat it is: a faith-filled novel with romance and vividly drawn characters that takes place over several decades in the Southern United States.
What happens: In 1946, teenage Millie Middleton, who's biracial, begins passing as white in order to have a career in dressmaking. In modern times, recent college grad Harper is at a crossroads and turns to Millie for help. When circumstances lead them both to Charleston, they fight fear and doubt to work toward owning their own dress shop.
Series alert: This touching debut novel is the 1st in the Heirloom Secrets series; the 2nd book, Paint and Nectar, comes out in May. |
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Endless Mercy by Tracie PetersonWhat happens: In 1891, when Madysen Powell's supposedly dead father shows up, her gift for forgiveness is tested and she's left searching for answers. Daniel Beaufort arrives in Nome, longing to start fresh after the gold rush leaves him with only empty pockets, and finds employment at the Powell dairy. Will deceptions from the past tear apart their hopes for a better future?" About the series: This is the second book that continues the story of the Powell family. To start with the debut novel, check out Forever Hidden.
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Night Bird Calling by Cathy GohlkeWhat it is: a historical fiction story of courage and transformation set in rural Appalachia on the eve of WWII. What it's about: When Lilliana Swope's beloved mother dies, Lilliana gathers her last ounce of courage and flees her abusive husband for the home of her only living relative in the foothills of No Creek, North Carolina. Their joyful reunion inspires plans to revive Aunt Hyacinth's estate and open a public library where everyone is welcome, no matter the color of their skin. What happens: When the plans for the library also incite the wrath of the Klan, the dangers of Lilliana's past and present threaten to topple her before she's learned to stand. With war brewing for the nation and for her newfound community, Lilliana must overcome a hard truth.
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A Castaway in Cornwall by Julie KlassenWhat it's about: Laura Callaway daily walks the windswept Cornwall coast, known for many shipwrecks but few survivors. And when a man with curious wounds and an odd accent is washed ashore, she cares for him while the mystery surrounding him grows. Can their budding attraction survive, and can he be returned to his rightful home when danger pursues them from every side? Praise for the book: "Danger abounds on the wild Cornwall coast and so does romance. With a perfect blend of intrigue and tender moments, A Castaway in Cornwall is my favorite Klassen title to date."--Michelle Griep, Christy Award-winning author
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The Vanishing at Loxby Manor by Abigail WilsonWhat it is: A story of second chances and secrets, this mysterious Regency romance will transport you to 19th-century England as one young lady reunites with her childhood love to find his missing sister. What it's about: After five years abroad, Charity Halliwell finally returns to Loxby Manor, the home of dear friends--and her lost love. No longer a young girl, she is now haunted by a painful secret and the demise of her dreams. Instead of the healing and happiness she hopes to find, she encounters a darkness lurking in the shadows of the once-familiar house. When her friend, Seline, disappears the very night of her arrival, Charity is determined to uncover the truth.
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| The Bake Shop by Amy ClipstonStarring: Christiana Kurtz, a talented baker who runs a popular roadside bake stand in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; leather craftsman Jeff Stoltzfus, who's still emotionally wounded after a broken engagement.
What happens: Christiana moves her business to the local market, where she meets Jeff, who has a stand there -- but their growing closeness is threatened by her strict Amish father's disapproval, Jeff's trust issues, and some unfortunate events.
Series alert: Readers looking for sweet faith-filled romances will want to try the Amish Marketplace series, of which this is the 1st entry; the 4th entry, The Jam and Jelly Nook, comes out in May. |
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| An Appalachian Summer by Ann H. Gabhart1933 Kentucky: Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, 20-year-old debutante Piper Danson volunteers as a horseback-riding nursing courier in the Appalachian Mountains, partially to postpone marriage.
What happens: City-raised Piper learns about rural life and considers her choices for a match: a parent-approved railroad heir or her childhood friend whose family was devastated by the stock market crash.
Read this next: Kim Vogel Sawyer's The Librarian of Boone's Hollow; Joanne Bischof's Blackbird Mountain series; or any of Sarah Loudin Thomas' Appalachian-set historical novels. |
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| A Common Life by Jan KaronThe setup: In the small town of Mitford, North Carolina, 62-year-old bachelor Episcopal priest Tim Kavanagh proposes to his neighbor Cynthia Coppersmith.
What happens: There’s music to select, floral centerpieces to arrange, and a honeymoon to plan, and as Father Tim and Cynthia hammer out the details, the rest of Mitford is abuzz over the impending nuptials.
Who it's for Readers who enjoy weddings and gentle humor won’t want to miss this delightful 6th entry in Jan Karon’s beloved Mitford series. |
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