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Christian Fiction May 2019
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| Of Fire and Lions by Mesu AndrewsWhat it is: a well-researched, vividly told biblical novel featuring the story of the prophet Daniel and his (fictional) wife, Belili.
What happens: Daniel faces fire and lions, and Belili, who survives captivity in Babylon for years alongside her husband and family, deals with secrets from her past when an army invades.
Don't miss: the author's note where she discusses her approach to creating biblical fiction and the characters in this book that were particularly challenging to write. |
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The Kitchen Marriage
by Gina Welborn
When French immigrant Zoe de Fleur is forced out of her position as household cook for a high society New Yorker, the pretty and talented chef seizes an unexpected chance to head west for a new beginning. She pursues what she thinks is a prestigious job in the frontier's "finest kitchen," but instead finds herself in a matchmaker's agency... Isaak Gunderson is one of Helena, Montana's most eligible bachelors, but he's too focused on running for mayor and his family's business to think about a wife and family. His twin brother, Jakob, is supposed to be too busy as well, yet sends for a mail-order bride anyway. Isaak doesn't want to fuel an ongoing rivalry with his twin, but this tempting newcomer can't be ignored. If only she'd come to Helena a different way and loving her wasn't a betrayal...
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Amish brides
by Jennifer Beckstrand
Suvie has plenty of marriage proposals, but not from the man she truly wants, while in the second story engaged Madeline wonders how to deal with her sister's abandoned child, and in the third Reba resists being set up with Stubborn Abel
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A Thing of Beauty
by Lisa Samson
General Fiction. Though this isn't your standard Christian fiction novel (it has some profanity and the characters don't really talk about God), readers looking for a thought-provoking, almost allegorical look at renewal may want to pick up the latest by Christy Award-winning author Lisa Samson. In this leisurely paced novel, former child actor Fiona Hume -- who was abused by a co-star and is estranged from her Hollywood star parents -- is now 32 and living alone in a large house in Baltimore. For years, she's brought home yard-sale and trash-pile finds to repurpose into art. But while she's great at collecting, she hasn't created anything -- and her house is stuffed. Needing money, Fiona rents out a room to Josia, a blacksmith who exudes amazing acceptance and unconditional love, and he helps her take the first step on a better path.
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A Treasure Concealed
by Tracie Peterson
Historical Romance. Emily Carver's father is a Christian -- he's also convinced that he'll hit the gold mother lode in 1895 Montana. Meanwhile, Emily's mother is dying, and Emily is tired of moving from place to place and dressing solely to prevent unwanted attention from lonely miners. What Emily wants is to settle down, and when a handsome geologist arrives, she has an opportunity to fulfill her wish -- but the couple resists their connection for different reasons. Peopled with memorable characters, A Treasure Concealed is the atmospheric 1st book in the Sapphire Brides series by veteran author Tracie Peterson.
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| The Daughter's Walk: A Novel by Jane KirkpatrickWhat happens: In 1896, in order to win money from the fashion industry, two women attempt to walk 3,500 miles alone from Spokane to New York City wearing new clothing that doesn't require corsets -- and it changes to course of their lives forever.
Based on a true story: This atmospheric novel depicts Helga Estby and her 18-year-old daughter Clara's walk to save their family farm.
Read this next: For a more lighthearted look at women's rights a few years later, try Robin Lee Hatcher's Catching Katie. |
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Come to the Table
by Neta Jackson
What it's about: Enthusiastic new Christian Kathryn Davies offers a homeless woman, Rochelle, and her young son a room in the Chicago apartment she shares with friends. But when Kat and Rochelle both have romantic feelings toward seminary student and roommate Nick, Kat questions her good deed. Passionate about healthful eating, Kat also hopes to start a food pantry at her church -- but not everyone likes her idea.
Is it for you? This sequel to Stand by Me will please fans of the author's Yada Yada Prayer Group books (who'll recognize a few characters) and those who enjoy urban settings and multicultural characters.
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| A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen WitemeyerStarring: Coventry, Texas, dressmaker Hannah Richards, who feels her work follows God's pattern of bringing beauty to the world, and livery owner Jericho Tucker, who sees fashion as nothing more than vanity.
What happens: Hannah and Jericho combine forces to play matchmaker for Jericho's sister and discover that love works miracles great and small.
Who it's for: Karen Witemeyer's sweet and funny debut is a delightful historical romance sure to please fans of authors like Deanne Gist and Robin Lee Hatcher. |
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