Ten? You want me to pick just ten?
In past years, I’ve focused on my list (and my reading) on contemporary Christian romance. This year, I’ve branched out with my reading, so my list includes a combination of fiction and nonfiction from Christian and general market authors.
So here are ten of the most memorable books I’ve read this year, in no particular order:
- Broker of Lies (Travis Brock #1) by Steven James, for the unique and intriguing hero.
- Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer, for yet another installment in this fabulous dual-timeline series with a deep faith thread.
- An Honorable Deception by Roseanna M White, for her fascinating characters (and I especially loved her crossover characters)
- So Into You by Kathleen Fuller, a unique Christian romance featuring an introverted YouTube influencer and an ex-con.
- Dead Ahead by Susan J Bruce, an enjoyable cozy mystery set in South Australia.
- The Mapmaker’s Secret by Jennifer Mistmorgan, a fascinating World War II romance.
- Trust and Trickery by Christine Dillon, for bringing a lesser-known Old Testament story to life.
- Always and Forever, Elizabeth by Emily Dana Boutrous, for a second-chance romance that deals with the sensitive topic of spousal abuse.
- Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski, a book I wish I’d read years ago because prevention is better than cure.
- You Had Me At Halo by Amanda Ashby, a general market clean rom-com in which the afterlife seems to be run by the English civil service (no, this one isn’t Christian but it gave me a good laugh).
