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
Legacy of Hope
A Tale of Healing and Heart Legacy of Hope by Renae Brumbaugh Green is a beautifully written and heartwarming addition to the Stratton Legacy series. As the third book in the series, it continues to deliver the same depth and emotional resonance that fans have come to expect. The main character, Ivelisse “Lisa” Garcia, captured my heart from the beginning. Her strength, compassion, and resilience, shaped by her upbringing in an orphanage, make her journey as a nurse in a
Winning the Mountain Man’s Love
A Tale of Second Chances and Adventure Misty Beller has done it again! This book takes you on an incredible journey through the rugged Montana Territory, where family, second chances, and love are all intertwined. Jonah Coulter’s story is so heartfelt, and you can really feel his longing to find a purpose beyond his role in the family. His connection with Patience, who is trying to outrun a painful past, adds depth and emotion to the story. The mix of
To Speak His Name
Story of Freedom and Love This is the first book I have read by Tara Johnson, and it has become my new favorite read this year. The story is powerful and moving, and I couldn’t put it down. Tara Johnson does an amazing job of showing the characters' struggles and hopes, making you feel every moment with them. Avalina is a woman who can’t speak, taken from her home in Ireland and sold as a slave to a cruel plantation
Ransomed Peace
A Journey to Healing and Faith I've read several books by Kathleen Robison, but I must say "Ransomed Peace" is my absolute favorite. At first, the book was emotionally challenging for me due to the subject matter. Having grown up in a violent home and once married an abuser, this story resonated deeply with my own experiences. The book follows Roxanne Cook, a romance writer who is trying to heal from an abusive relationship. After her ex-boyfriend is arrested, she
My Other Reviews
Reviews by Other Bloggers
The Starlet Spy
Book: The Starlet Spy Authors: Rachel Scott McDaniel Genre: Historical Christian Fiction Release Date: August, 2023 Hollywood Star Turns Spy In 1943, movie producer Henrik Zoltan approaches Amelie Blake under the guise of offering the Hollywood star a leading part in his upcoming film, but he has a more meaningful role in mind. Amelie’s homeland of Sweden declared neutrality in the war, but Stockholm has become the “Casablanca of the North.” When top-secret atomic research goes missing in Sweden, the
Legacy of Love
Legacy of Love on Tour with Celebrate Lit. Author: Kathy Mills Genre: Christian Nonfiction Release Date: January 31, 2023 Legacy of Love is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the author’s personal journey of facing troubles and finding peace in the midst of adversity. Drawing from the powerful scripture of John 16:33, the author shares her experiences of praying for protection and blessings, only to realize that God’s answer may not always come in the way she expects. When her
A Wedding in Wild Harbor
Book: A Wedding in Wild Harbor Author: Grace Worthington Genre: Clean Romance Release date: September 29, 2022 She needs a hero to save her beloved bookshop. He needs a girlfriend to satisfy his mother’s dying wish. Can this grump and sunshine pair work out the perfect deal for a happily ever after? If Cassidy Woods could make one dream come true, it would be to save her struggling bookshop from closing its doors. So when wealthy investor Liam Henry announces
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
