Yolo County Library
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Christian Fiction January 2018
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| Perennials by Julie CantrellWhat it's about: Two estranged middle-aged sisters face each other for the first time in decades in the weeks leading up to their parents' 50th anniversary party. Their dad plants a special memory garden for their mom as lies from the past keep the sisters' relationship from growing again.
For fans of: Southern fiction. It's set in Oxford, Mississippi and explores thought-provoking topics like truth, forgiveness, and going home again. |
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| The Engagement Plot by Krista PhillipsStarring: "Holy Hanna," a Christian teacher from rural Minnesota who appeared on the reality dating show The Price of Love (think The Bachelor), and William Preston, the handsome Nashville CEO who chose Hanna from among a group of alluring contestants...and then broke her heart.
Why you might like it: Though Hanna and Will are truly in love, plenty of obstacles (deceit, business pressures for Will, and lots of media attention) stand in their way in this fresh, funny novel. Thankfully, they can always turn to God for guidance. |
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| The Austen Escape by Katherine ReayWhat it's about: Engineer Mary Davies is worried about losing her job (despite reassurances from nice consultant Nathan) and doesn't want to travel to Bath, England with Isabel, her oldest (and most domineering) friend for an immersive Jane Austen experience. Mary goes anyway, and troubled Isabel starts to believe she's actually in Regency England! Mary needs all the help she can get, so she's happy and surprised when Nathan appears.
For fans of: Jane Austen, of course! As well as anyone who enjoys lyrical, character-driven novels. |
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| Out of the Ordinary by Jen TuranoFeaturing: Gertrude Cadwalader, the devoted paid companion to eccentric Mrs. Davenport, an elderly lady who has a penchant for taking jewelry and other trinkets that don't belong to her; and Harrison Sinclair, a shipping magnate who believes in Gertrude even after his mother catches her trying to return stolen items and thinks she's a thief.
Series alert: This is the 2nd in the Apart from the Crowd series, all of which feature quirky characters in Gilded Age New York and lots of humor; the 1st is Behind the Scenes, and the 3rd (out next July) is Caught by Surprise. |
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| The Seekers by Wanda E. BrunstetterFeaturing: Heidi Troyer, a married Amish woman with no children, starts teaching a cooking class in her home as a way to beat back boredom. Her first class includes an engaged woman whose betrothed won't set a date, an unwed expectant mother, a widowed mom of two young children, a Vietnam vet who parks his RV nearby, and an Amish widower who can't boil water.
Series alert: This is the opening book in a new series by veteran Amish fiction author Wanda Brunstetter. The 2nd in the series is The Blessing, and the 3rd, The Celebration, comes out in February. Love this idea? Check out the author's Amish Quilting Class books. |
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To Be Where You Are by Jan KaronFather Tim Kavanagh struggles to find meaning in an unexpected new job, while newlyweds Dooley and Lace are stricken by a crisis that overshadows their happiness, and 4-year-old Jack Tyler looks forward to the biggest day of his young life. By the best-selling author of Come Rain or Come Shine.
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Blue Ridge Sunrise
by Denise Hunter
Former free spirit Zoe Collins swore she'd never again set foot in Copper Creek or speak to the man who broke her heart. But return she must when her beloved Granny dies, leaving the family legacy to Zoe--a peach orchard nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains
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Together for Christmas
by Katherine Spencer
As Molly Harding attempts to shoulder the burden for her catering-company partner—Betty Bowman, who is caring for her ill husband—single mother Carrie Munro begins to fall for the child psychologist who is helping her with her son. By the New York Times best-selling author of the Angel Island novels.
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Yolo County Library
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