Category: Christian Fiction

“Embers of Shadow” by Lloyd Jeffries

April 28, 2024

“Embers of Shadow,” the third installment in the Ages of Malice series by Lloyd Jeffries, picks up immediately after events end in “A Measure of Rhyme.” It grabs hold of you, shares secrets, and leaves you exhausted—yet pleased, and with more questions by the end. The eventful conclusion of “Rhyme” leaves the world with scattered pieces and attempts to understand what happened. Cain has risen from the dead and is as appealing and dangerous as ever as he continues with no hiccups, his plan to fulfill his end goal. Onlookers attempt to decipher his actions through a Biblical lens, while others reject this and look through an Earthly one. … More “Embers of Shadow” by Lloyd Jeffries

“680 Miles Away” by Tara J. Stone

April 1, 2024

Despite her troubled past and tendency to flee when things get complicated, twenty-three-year-old musical prodigy Evie has persevered and has found happiness in Scrub Oak, Colorado in “680 Miles Away,” a clean romance by Tara J. Stone. Evie’s settled into a simple life of working and teaching at a music store with her best friend, Finn. But this new chapter isn’t without challenges; the pandemic is in full force, causing all sorts of restrictions, and an ex-love interest from her past has returned, threatening the new feelings she’s developed for Finn. Plus, a closely guarded family secret has been unearthed. … More “680 Miles Away” by Tara J. Stone

“Welcome to Bellechester” by Margaret A. Blenkush

February 14, 2024

Recently I read and reviewed the first book in the Dr. M.E. Senty series by Margaret A. Blenkush, “The Doctor of Bellechester,” and I absolutely loved it.  I was so excited to be asked to review the second book in this series and I can honestly say that the author has done an even better job with her second foray into the lives of these characters than she did with the first. With her new book, “Welcome to Bellechester” the author has given us a deeper story, and along with the characters we loved from the first story, we are introduced to so many new and incredible characters. There is so much more to love. … More “Welcome to Bellechester” by Margaret A. Blenkush

“The Gospel of Catherine Deare” by Mike Colahan

February 9, 2024

The title of this book captured my attention right away. “The Gospel of Catherine Deare” had me imagining someone searching for faith-based answers. Some readers will identify with this type of scenario and might be as intrigued as I was to find out what kind of gospel Catherine would find. Author Mike Colahan takes readers on a journey to help resolve Catherine’s questions after a traumatic event in her life. … More “The Gospel of Catherine Deare” by Mike Colahan

“Finish Strong” by Brett Hayes with Paden B. Hayes

February 6, 2024

Brett Hayes does a great job of capturing the strife between a father and son in his book, “Finish Strong: Hlampko Hosh Tahli.” It’s an age-old story told many times in the lives of fathers and their sons. A typical trait revealed in strong male characters. Which one will win? The reader soon needs to decide which side to be on as each one battles out their emotions and desires while failing to remember what’s needed the most in this situation. A good listener. … More “Finish Strong” by Brett Hayes with Paden B. Hayes

“The Mutates: The Creation” by Peyton N. Leonard

February 5, 2024

“The Mutates: The Creation” is the story of four teenagers living in a small city in Pennsylvania. These four teens, Tyler, Samy, Andy, and Lola are just kids who are trying to survive high school and believe that high school is the biggest problem they have in their lives. Unfortunately, their opinions change quickly when the four are kidnapped and experimented on. Soon they become genetically modified humans with wings and feline features. … More “The Mutates: The Creation” by Peyton N. Leonard

“Lacey’s Star” by Kay DiBianca

January 22, 2024

“Lacey’s Star” by Kay DiBianca is the first book in the admired A Lady Pilot-in-Command series featuring Cassie Deakin, a renowned pilot with an edge that gets the job done. The year is 2010. While on a flight with Deputy Frank White to visit her Uncle Charlie in rural Nevada, they find him assaulted and in need of medical attention, but better off than the dead John Doe also found on the property. They learn about a forty-year-old mystery in the area that may be more sinister than originally thought; an eight-year-old girl was found dead in a river. Is this mystery tied in any way to Uncle Charlie’s assault? Can Cassie and Frank work together to figure out what’s going on? … More “Lacey’s Star” by Kay DiBianca