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Who is your favourite Christian romance author?

Bookish Question #131 | Who is your favourite Christian Romance author?

If I thought last week’s question was tough, this is even tougher!

Christian romance is my favourite genre, and I love so many Christian romance authors.

I thought of listing my favourites for about half a second, then realised I could be here all day. Instead, you can download a list of my favourites my signing up for my newsletter (the signup form is in the sidebar). Sign up, and I’ll send you an updated list of my favourites.

If you’re going to twist my arm and make me choose one author, then I’m going to go biased and parochial, and choose Kara Isaac.

Why?

Because her debut, Close to You, was set in New Zealand, and her RITA-winner, Then There Was You, also featured scenes set in Christchurch, New Zealand (check out this Wandering Wednesday post to see more of Christchurch). See, biased and parochial. I warned you.

But there’s more to a Kara Isaac novel than the familiar setting. I love her writing—her plots and characters, and her humour. I also love the way she integrates the Christian elements, subtle as they are sometimes. Basically, I can relate to her characters and their situations.

What about you? Who is your favourite Christian romance author, and why?

Bookish Question #85 | Have you discovered a new favourite author this year?

Bookish Question #85 | Have you discovered a new favourite author this year?

I’ve read a lot of new authors this year, some on the recommendation of friends (usually good), some because they’ve approached me for reviews, and a lot because I’ve found them on NetGalley or Amazon. Some have been great, others have been added to that great did-not-finish pile in the cloud. Here are a few of new favourite authors for 2018:

Nadine Brandes

I subscribed to Nadine’s email list on the recommendation of Jebraun Clifford. This year I read my first Nadine Brandes book, Fawkes, which is a fantasy twist centred around Guido Fawkes (well, his son) and the Gunpowder plot. It’s kind of like reading a novel about the Titanic—you know the broad facts, but that’s it.

Connilyn Cossette

It’s been a while since I’ve read any biblical fiction. A lot of it is written in series, and I’m the kind of reader that wants to start at book one … and won’t read the rest of the series if I didn’t enjoy book one. I read A Light on the Hill because I saw so many bloggers raving about it, and they were all spot on. I have the sequel waiting on my Kindle …

J’nell Ciesielski

J’nell approached me to review her debut novel, Among the Poppies. I agreed because her hero shared a name with my great grandfather, and I’m glad I did. It’s an excellent World War I adventure-romance, and I’m looking forward to reading her next book soon.

Christy Hayes

Christy Hayes is a New York Times bestselling author of New Adult romance. Her current releases are all general market, but if you’re a fan of authors like Kara Isaac, Amy Matayo, and Courtney Walsh, then you’re going to want to keep an eye out for Christy’s next release.

CC Warrens

I read the Criss Cross series on the recommendation of Christine Dillon, author of Grace in Strange Disguise and Grace in the Shadows. Christine is pretty picky, so I paid attention when she recommended Criss Cross, Cross Fire, and Crossed Off. They’re a hard suspense read, but worth the effort.

I think I’ll stop there or I’ll have nothing to write in my upcoming Top Ten Reads for 2018 post!

What new author or authors have you discovered this year?