An Author’s Take

Book Reviews by Jeannine Bennett

An Author’s Take2025-07-26T17:04:36-04:00

Book Reviews

Welcome to An Author’s Take where I share my thoughts on books written by other inspiring Christian authors. Like all of you, I love to read! Isn’t reading such a fantastic escape? I enjoy getting drawn into a good story and feeling the emotions as it unfolds. My favorite books are those that seem to end too soon. I love wondering what could happen next.

With this book review service, it is my goal to introduce you to new authors and some books you haven’t read yet. I promise to provide only honest reviews with just enough detail to pique your interest. I will let you know where to find the books and share if they are on tour.

All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the story!

Blessings,
Jeannine

Celebrate Lit

A Celebrate Lit Blogger is someone who receives books in exchange for an honest review. When a book to review becomes available, bloggers receive an email with all the details. Bloggers can then sign up for the books that interest them.  If the blogger is chosen to participate in the book tour, they are notified of the date they must post their book review. Each book tour gives bloggers the opportunity to read a great Christian piece of literature while also helping a Christian author!

My Celebrate Lit Recent Reviews

2809, 2025

Hot Mess Express

Menopause with Humor and Heart I absolutely loved this book. As someone currently going through perimenopause, I found myself laughing out loud while nodding in recognition at so many of the things Sally describes. It was refreshing to see the ups and downs of this stage of life talked about with humor instead of just frustration. The book mixes lighthearted stories with genuinely helpful information about symptoms, treatments, and self-care. I appreciated the balance of practical advice, like diet, exercise,

3008, 2025

The Engineered Engagement

Romance and Innovation on the Great Lakes Erica Vetsch writes books that draw you in from the start, and this story was no exception. The mix of historical detail, heartfelt romance, and characters with real struggles made it a book I didn’t want to put down. Eli Kennebrae is a man with big dreams to change the way ships carry cargo across the Great Lakes. His plans are bold, but he’s also tied down by an arranged engagement he never

2408, 2025

Just a Piece of Stone

Sweeping Adventure Through Time and History The Goldberg family’s story is both thrilling and deeply moving. Each generation of boys faces challenges that test their courage, such as surviving the Holocaust, crossing paths with Leonardo da Vinci, escaping kidnappers, exploring mysterious caves, and even living through wars and conquests. What makes it so powerful is that every adventure feels connected, like pieces of a larger puzzle that travel through time. The stone itself becomes more than just an object; it

2308, 2025

The Marriage Masquerade

Secrets, Redemption, and Love I really enjoyed this book. The author’s writing drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked the whole way through. Noah and Annie’s story is full of tension, secrets, and romance, all wrapped in beautiful prose that makes every scene feel alive. Noah’s fight for redemption and Annie’s search for independence created a powerful dynamic that gave real weight to their love story. Their chemistry was undeniable, but what made it even

My Other Reviews

Upcoming

  • The Highland Heist, 8/10/2025

  • The Marriage Masquerade, 8/23/2025

  • Just a Piece of Stone, 8/24/2025

  • The Engineered Engagement, 8/30/2025

Reviews by Other Bloggers

A Token of Love

About the Book Book: A Token of Love Author: Carrie Turansky Genre: Fiction, Historical Romance Release date: September 3, 2024 Separated by centuries, the lives of two women intertwine through their shared pursuit of love, truth, and justice. In 1885 London, Lillian Freemont embarks on a treacherous journey to reunite with her long-lost niece, Alice, who was abandoned at the Foundling Hospital eight years ago. Fueled by her sister’s plea and armed with the gold token that identifies her niece,

A Season for Grace

A Season for Grace About the Book Book: A Season For Grace (Briar Creek Love Book 3) Author: Stacy T. Simmons Genre: Contemporary Romance Release date: August 20, 2024 How much love does it take to melt an icy heart? Grace Fuller has dreamed of being a writer for as long as she can remember. As the deadline for submitting her first novel looms, she has six months to finish and won’t let anything stand in her way. Renting a

Whispers of Wisdom

About the Book Book: Whispers of Wisdom Author: Marguerite Martin Gray Genre: Christian Historical Romance Release Date: February 13, 2024 Nicole wanders the ancient halls of Château Chenonceau, stirring up whispers from the secrets of a queen. Craving the wisdom of the philosophers of the day, Nicole straddles the line between servant and high society. Will acting as one of higher status bring her closer to her dreams? Perhaps not, but a treasure hunt with the knight in the tower

Spoon to Be Dead

A Shake Shop Mystery   Book: Spoon to Be Dead Author: Dana Mentink Genre: Cozy Mystery Release Date: October 31, 2023 A murder for the holidays is about to shake things up! Trinidad Jones is starting the festive season with sugary confections and a heaping scoop of worry as her shake shop enters its first Oregon winter. With snow abound and tourists trickling through, she’ll do anything to keep her milkshake dreams afloat, even if it means catering a holiday

Book Tours

  • A Token of Love by Carrie Turansky, 10/07 – 10/20/2024

  • A Season of Grace by Stacy Simmons, 09/24 – 10/07/2024

  • Whispers of Wisdom by Marguerite Martin Gray, 03/15 – 03/28/2024

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