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Christian Fiction January 2021
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Back and broke in Stoney Ridge, Jimmy Fisher has coasted through life on good looks and charm, but his smile has no effect on Sylvie Schrock King of Rising Star Farm. She's offered him a job because she's desperate for help on the farm, and because Jimmy understands horses like no one else. Jimmy is the son of Sylvie's neighbor Edith, who holds a serious grudge against Sylvie. While Jimmy's lazy smile and teasing ways steal Sylvie's heart, Edith is working on a way to claim her land.
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An uncommon woman
by Laura Frantz
"Unflinching and plainspoken, Tessa Swan is not your typical 18th-century woman. Born and bred on the western Virginia frontier along with her five brothers, she is a force to be reckoned with. Quiet and courageous, Clay Tygart is not your typical 18th-century man. Raised by Lenape Indians, he returns a hero from the French and Indian War to the fort that bears his name, bringing with him Tessa's long-lost friend, Keturah, a redeemed Indian captive like himself. Determined to avoid any romantic entanglements as fort commander, Clay remains aloof whenever he encounters the lovely Tessa. But when she is taken captive by the tribe Clay left, his hand--and heart--are forced, leading to one very private and one very public reckoning. Intense, evocative, and laced with intricate historical details that bring the past to life, An Uncommon Woman will transport you to the picturesque and dangerous western Virginia mountains of 1770"
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Beyond Summer by Lisa WingateWhen Tam Lambert learns that her family are about to be evicted from their lovely home, the privileged life she's known is forever changed. Tam and her family must move to a changing Dallas neighbourhood called Blue Sky Hill... New resident Shasta Williams knows nothing of real estate schemes when she and her husband purchase a home in Blue Sky Hill. To her it's the perfect place to raise her children. Better yet is getting to know Tam, who lives next door. When neighbours realize that a corrupt deal could force them from their homes, friendships and loyalties are tested. Over the span of one summer, two young women discover the strength and maturity to do the impossible. They find that in Blue Sky Hill, life-altering relationships and amazing possibilities can begin to blossom.
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The innkeeper's bride by Kathleen Fuller : When Selah Ropp returns to Birch Creek, she is a different person from when she left. I know I haven't done much listening in the past, Lord, she prays. But I'm listening now. Her new friend, Cevilla Schlabach, urges her to let go of regrets and allow this to be a fresh start. Cevilla herself, though, hides a secret longing behind her weathered face. Levi Stoll and his family spent a year transforming a large English house into a small inn. Now that they are open for business, Levi is pleased to have Selah join them as an employee--as long as his grandmother doesn't try any matchmaking schemes on the two of them. After all, Selah seems as guarded as he feels, and the last thing he wants is for anyone to remind him of his history. With Kathleen Fuller's trademark humor and memorable characters, The Innkeeper's Bride reminds us that God's grace in the present and our hope for the future is stronger than any pain of the past.
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Books You May Have Missed
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| The Happy Camper by Melody CarlsonThe setup: Dillon Michaels has had it with her selfish boyfriend and her unfulfilling yet time-consuming job. So she leaves both, heading home to her ill grandfather's Oregon farm.
The problem: Her mother, who's having her own problems, has moved in, too, leaving Dillon to sleep on the uncomfy couch. So Dillion sets out to restore an old camper, enjoying the work and learning from the handsome hardware store owner...until her ex shows up.
Read it for: the lighthearted story, sweet romance, and Dillion's strong faith in God. |
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| You Belong With Me by Tari FarisWhat happens: Luke Johnson discovers a box that holds details about his birth mother while remodeling his childhood foster home in charming Heritage, Michigan, but he doesn't want to dig into the past. Still, his best friend Hannah Thornton hires a PI, which causes a rift between them that sends Luke away from Heritage.
Series alert: This is Tari Faris' debut novel and the 1st entry in her Restoring Heritage series; the 2nd book is Until I Met You.
For fans of: Karen Kingsbury, Robin Lee Hatcher, and Denise Hunter. |
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| The Bridge to Belle Island by Julie KlassenWhat it's about: In 1819 England, disgraced lawyer Benjamin Booker is sent to a remote island in the Thames to investigate the mysterious death of a senior partner's old friend.
What happens: Booker, who was manipulated by a beautiful woman in the past, is drawn to Isabelle, a lovely, enigmatic woman...and the case’s chief suspect.
Read it for: the combination of history, twisty mystery, and charming romance; the gothic atmosphere. |
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| The Thief of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. LaddCornwall, England, 1818: In a mining town where work has slowed, orphaned Lady Julia Twethewey arrives to live with her wealthy uncle, There, she falls for a second son while being courted by his mine-owning older twin, even as items go missing and mysterious events occur.
Series alert: Though each can be enjoyed on its own, this is the 2nd in The Cornwall Novels after The Governess of Penwythe Hall; the 3rd book is The Light at Wyndcliff.
For fans of: Julie Klassen, Jane Austen, the BBC series Poldark. |
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| The Water Keeper by Charles MartinWhat it's about: Former priest Murphy Shepherd lives alone on an island near Jacksonville, Florida, tending an old church. When he meets a young woman from a party boat, he's afraid she's a victim of human trafficking. When she disappears, he works with her mother and others they meet, including a smart dog and an ex-con, to save her.
Read it for: the compelling story, the appealing characters, and the boat and sailing details.
Did you know? The sequel, The Letter Keeper, comes out in June. |
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