Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

Andrea wrote: "Irene, have you read Colleen Coble's Aloha Reef series? I've read the first book a couple of times, and it's lighter on the suspense than her usual fare. I really enjoyed it and have plans to read ..."
Andrea I just started to read Colleen Coble and I love her. I love her mysteries and I just love the clean romances. So glad I finally picked her books up. Highly recommend it!!

Hiii all!
I was wondering if anyone knows of a good Biblical fiction book about the life of Joseph? I would love to read one but I can't seem to find one :(
Thank youuuu

Andrea wrote: "Irene, have you read Colleen Coble's Aloha Reef series? I've read the first book a couple of times, and it's lighter on the suspense than her usual fare. I really enjoyed it and have plans to read ..."

No I haven't but I'll definitely try it out.. Thank you

Breny wrote: "Hiii all!
I was wondering if anyone knows of a good Biblical fiction book about the life of Joseph? I would love to read one but I can't seem to find one :(
Thank youuuu"

Here are some Breny:



Also if you go to the following link, there are lots of Biblical Fiction books that connect with the Old Testament.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Loraine wrote: "Breny wrote: "Hiii all!
I was wondering if anyone knows of a good Biblical fiction book about the life of Joseph? I would love to read one but I can't seem to find one :(
Thank youuuu"

Here are s..."
Thank you so much, Loraine! I will def check that thread! 🤩

Breny if you scroll through that thread further down there is also a link for Biblical fiction for the New Testament.

Can you recommend a book about a young teen with an alcoholic parent?

Girls, Iam looking for Christian books like the Susan May Warren's. I have found some that are so superficial, with hollow H and h. Any suggestions??

Victor wrote: "Can you recommend a book about a young teen with an alcoholic parent?"

Victor, I've been racking my brain, but I am not coming up with anything matching that description. Sorry!

Maria wrote: "Girls, Iam looking for Christian books like the Susan May Warren's. I have found some that are so superficial, with hollow H and h. Any suggestions??"

Maria, have you tried Melissa Tagg's Walker Family books? That series is my favorite of hers so far. Here they are in order:

Maria wrote: "Girls, Iam looking for Christian books like the Susan May Warren's. I have found some that are so superficial, with hollow H and h. Any suggestions??"

Susan's contemporary or romantic suspense?

https://christianbookfinds.us7.list-m...

This one is free today.
This site has several free books each day.
This was for the cozy recommendations.

Chris asked:

"I'm looking specifically for audio books. I enjoy sci-fi and fantasy books but to find that it's difficult. I enjoyed the Nancy Moser books back when she used to write non romance. But her books are not available on audio.

Any other type of books that you would recommend?

I wanted to add that I don't like tearjerkers tragedies. I like happy fiction that is really interesting and won't put me to sleep.

It's hard to find books without swear words or taking the Lord's name in vain."

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Any thoughts, friends?

I don't read a lot of fantasy or scifi. Of the ones I've read and enjoyed, I'm sure C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia are in audio format. They're some of my favorite fantasy stories, particularly The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; Prince Caspian; and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

I enjoyed the first of Anne-Elisabeth Stengl's Tales of Goldstone Wood series, Heartless, but I don't recall if it's also a romance or not, as it's been years since I've read it. I also don't know if it's on audio, as I read the Kindle copy I own.

I don't read a lot of fantasy, but I devour clean sci-fi when I can get my hands on it! I don't know if you mind stories aimed at a slightly younger audience, but the Quest for Truth series by Brock Eastman (MG to YA) is available in audio, as is the first in the Firmament series by J. Grace Pennington (YA).

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I do have a few other sci-fi recs, but those are the only ones I know of that are in audio.

Andrea wrote: "Chris asked:

"I'm looking specifically for audio books. I enjoy sci-fi and fantasy books but to find that it's difficult. I enjoyed the Nancy Moser books back when she used to write non romance. B..."

Ronie Kendig has a para-military series - not sure if that qualifies but was good and she has two fantasy series but only one I can see in audio:

https://www.goodreads.com/series/1746...

https://www.goodreads.com/series/2446...

https://www.goodreads.com/series/2664... (audio coming soon).

Maybe these lists will help:
https://www.goodreads.com/genres/chri...

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

I am trying to find some recommendations on books that are funny but tasteful....thanks for any help. Looking for fiction!

Karen Witemeyer books always make me laugh. She writes romcom westerns.

Melissa Tagg and Tari Faris write lighthearted romcoms.

I have heard Regina Jennings writes funny books too, but I haven’t yet tried one.

I agree for sure with Karen Witemeyer and Regina Jennings. Although the historical romance line, there is also Jen Turano.

For contemporary, Kara Isaac, Nicole Deese and Bethany Turner typically have humor in their novels.

I love reading novels with a dash of humor.

- Started this one and the leading lady is quite funny.

Vicki McDonough also wrote a Western romance series that's pretty funny: Texas Boardinghouse Brides

made me laugh so much when I read it a few years ago.

I need some recommendations for books like

Basically in a nutshell, it is a patriot woman and a redcoat man falling in love during the revolution. Does anyone have any over recommendations for a storyline like that?

Andrea wrote: "Chris asked:

"I'm looking specifically for audio books. I enjoy sci-fi and fantasy books but to find that it's difficult. I enjoyed the Nancy Moser books back when she used to write non romance. B..."

Christian/Clean:
Morgan L. Busse has some really nice sci-fi and Fantasy. Really enjoyed them a lot.
Chronicles of Narnia for sure
Ted Dekker
Lord of the Rings

Others:
Chronicles of LonTobyn

Notes: No swearing (though I cannot recall if there was one at the end), not Christian (alternate religion and only one line of disrespect), mild violence and some death (but not gratuitous; I dislike violence so for me this is a huge one), no sex (there is an allusion to it, but it was a blink you missed it when I was 16 lol), some ghosts are involved, and one of the few fantasy series I truly enjoyed and would come back to.

These are a couple of Revolutionary War books I enjoyed. I'm not sure they have the exact Patriot/Red Coat romance you're looking for, but they were still really great books.

Katherine wrote: "I need some recommendations for books like

Basically in a nutshell, it is a patriot woman and a redcoat man falling in love during the revolution. Does any..."

The Messenger

This one is fantastic too.

Katherine wrote: "I need some recommendations for books like

Basically in a nutshell, it is a patriot woman and a redcoat man falling in love during the revolution. Does any..."

Patriot's Heart

There are 2 more books in this series which seem to also follow the patriot/loyalist theme.

Andrea wrote: " made me laugh so much when I read it a few years ago."
Thanks for all this recommendations - it was a big help!!

Sure thing.

Andrea wrote: "I don't read a lot of fantasy or scifi. Of the ones I've read and enjoyed, I'm sure C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia are in audio format. They're some of my favorite fantasy stories, particula..."

Sorry, Andrea...I missed this one. Chris if you need fantasy or sci-fi (although I'm more of a fantasy fan), let me know. I have a plethora of clean and mostly clean books that are fantasy. And a few that are sci-fi.

I wondered where you were at on it, Bess. Right up your alley, gal!

Camy wrote: "Hi everyone! I am looking for books similar to MaryLu Tyndall--historical romance with action and adventure and a bit of supernatural/spiritual warfare. I am most interested in the..."

Hi Cami! Elva Cobb Martin was recommended to me by MaryLu! They are great priate-ish novels! And then, Hannah & Andrea recommended some great reads too!

Chris wrote: "Andrea wrote: " made me laugh so much when I read it a few years ago."
Thanks for all this recommendations - it was a big help!!"

Shivering World was insanely good.

Irene wrote: "Hi guys, plz I need recommendations for clean contemporary romance with a touch of suspense/thriller. No historical romance please. Name of authors/books wld be highly appreciated. Thank you"

Have you tried Lynette Eason? I loved Oath of Honor.

a few of my favorites were: 'no other will do' Karen Witemeyer; 'A change of fortune' Jen Turano; 'my heart belongs in macinac island' Carrie Fancett Pagels. Always read book reviews before deciding

Okay CFD readers .. please tell me the author’s name who wrote this thriller. Heroine is an FBI profiler. She goes after serial killers. She definitely has quirks .. sometimes talking to people not there. She’s very solitary.
My group leader is interested by the synopsis I gave her tonight .. but I can’t remember the author!
I know many of you read it . and liked it much better than I did :) Thank you 4 your help.

Nancy Mehl. It's the Kaely Quinn series. Mind Games is book 1.

Thank you Library. That’s the one !

Clean Contemporary Christian Fiction Romance read?
Love, faith, family, friendship and the sweet loving South!

Hope you enjoy!
Hollywood is Not Home

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Annmarie, this is not the proper thread for sharing about your own books unless they fit something a member has requested help in finding. Please take a look at our Introduce Yourself & Your Books thread (link below). We would love to learn more about your books and you over there. Thank you.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I am looking for used 'Ettie smith amish mysteries' by Samantha price, if anyone has used books to sell.

Carolyn wrote: "I am looking for used 'Ettie smith amish mysteries' by Samantha price, if anyone has used books to sell."

Try Abebooks.com as they carry a lot of the older books. They are used, quite reasonable, and many ship free.

thanks Lorraine, I checked many used book sources, including that suggestions, thanks

Hello, this might be a long shot but I am trying to remember a book that I read back in 2006. It's historical fiction that takes place in England. I can't remember time frame could be Regency period or Victorian period. But what I remember was a lady moved to a new village with I think her family. But the main male character was similar to Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice. That's all I remember.

Is this specifically Christian, or could it be a classic?

yes if i remember right it was considered Christian Fiction, by a Christian fiction author. I believe it was published in the 2000s or a little earlier. It was a stand alone not part of a series.

has anyone read 'A Severe Mercy?' I'm looking for more books like that. Or similar to C.S. Lewis. Something that can really make you stop and think Or bring tears to your eyes not because it's sad but because it's so good. This might be a poor description but it's hard to find books like that

Okay so I’m looking for a book. It contains 2 donkeys A river overflowing causing a flood a man and his daughter I believe and a journey for shelter. I know this is a long shot but my aunt who is gone now lent me a book when I was ten it was this book. I don’t remember much else to help with finding this book. But I believe an Angel was involved. I never ended up finishing up right now as an adult I would love to find this book and read it. As this story has crossed my mind quite a lot of times over these years and to no avail. Please help me find this book.

Before I had a Goodreads account I read a series that I liked but I don't remember the author or title. It was Christian or Clean Romance. It took place in a small town near Chicago. The first was about an author, I think his name was Christian. Another was about a woman who owned a pharmacy. There was something about the sons of the shop next door trying to break into her pharmacy and maybe setting it on fire. (I think the shop next door was a video rental place, so we are talking about a book series probably written in the 80s or early 90s) I think there were 3 or 4 in the series. Any help you can give would be great.

I don’t recognize those series. Sorry!