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
A Winter at the White Queen
Book: A Winter at the White Queen Author: Denise Weimer Genre: Christian Historical Romance Release date: January 3, 2023 In the world of the wealthy, things are never quite as they appear. Ellie Hastings is tired of playing social gatekeeper—and poor-relation companion—to her Gibson Girl of a cousin. But her aunt insists Ellie lift her nose out of her detective novel long enough to help gauge the eligibility of bachelors during the winter social season at Florida’s Hotel Belleview. She
These Simple Gifts
Book: These Simple Gifts Author: Jennifer Sienes Genre: Christian Christmas Contemporary Romance and Southern Fiction Release date: November 8, 2022 This year, Annalee has more ugly to deal with than you can find at a Christmas sweater party. After eighteen years of living in the shadow of danger, shame, and regret, preschool teacher Annalee Prichard just wants to keep life safe and simple. It’s worked so far, but her best friend has other ideas and guilts Annalee into helping with
She Seems So Normal
Book: She Seems So Normal Author: Leigh Mackenzie Genre: Nonfiction, documentary narrative on biblical trauma healing Release date: November 15, 2022 In She Seems So Normal: Shatter the Plastic Princess, Embrace Authentic Faith (Brookstone Creative Group, 2022), author Leigh Mackenzie draws from scriptural expertise as a former Bible research assistant for megachurch preachers and personal experiences as a childhood sexual abuse (CSA) trauma and military rape assault survivor to speak openly and courageously about biblical trauma healing. Click here to
Falling Apart, Falling for You
Author: Chris Posti Genre: Christian Women’s Fiction with Elements of Romance Release date: April 29, 2022 With their lives in a free fall, three women gather for their 40th high school reunion. At 57, is it too late to make a fresh start? Suzanne – After spending most of her adult life working as a traveling trainer for an airline, untethered and mildly content, Suzanne feels a stirring in her heart for a seemingly perfect guy. But when she abruptly
My Other Reviews
Book Review: Trained to Defend
Framed for her boss's murder, Sarah Peterson is on the run—with only her boss's loyal husky, Buzz, for protection. To clear her name and keep her safe, she must rely on her ex-fiancé, former detective Colton Hawk. The police aren't the only ones searching for Sarah and the brave dog…the real killer is on the hunt, determined to silence them for good.
Reviews by Other Bloggers
Hidden Danger
Author: Jerusha Agen Genre: Romantic Suspense (Christian) Release date: November 8, 2021 The greatest threat to this K-9 team is the one they don’t see coming. Cora Isaksson’s guilt has shadowed her life ever since drugs ensnared her brother and he disappeared. When Bradley suddenly returns, Cora and her narcotics detection K-9 are thrust into a battle against the drug cartel that wants him back. DEA Special Agent Kent Thomson has his own personal reasons for bringing justice to the
Raising Kids Who Care
Author: Susy Lee Genre: Non-fiction: Parenting and Family Release date: June, 2022 Imagine knowing what your kids care about, having them listen to what you care about, then doing something about it, together! Communication and connection are the key, and this is exactly what this book allows you to do. It guides you through 40 conversations to have with your kids, ones that really matter. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, educator or just care about kids and the world they’re
Finding Harmony
Authors: Alyssa Roat and Hope Bolinger Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance Release date: July 5, 2022 Can two people-pleasing musicians win the grand prize, or will they be forced to give up music for good? Newly hired worship leader Elijah Peterson can’t seem to catch a break with his church’s congregation. With conflicting demands from congregants, he struggles to find a way to make everyone happy, especially Don, a man who’s rumored to have driven out the last worship leader. Music
Knowing and Following
Author: Jeannine Bennett Genre: Christian Nonfiction, Women’s Bible Study Format Release date: December 12, 2021 What do you do when you realize God is love? Do you remain stuck in a life of bondage, or do you follow His ways to live a life of freedom? Imagine how easy life would be if everything happened by chance simply to give each of us our heart’s desires. It sounds pretty amazing until you realize not all individuals have the same
