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

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

1008, 2025

The Highland Heist

A Lively Dash of Mystery, Romance, and Danger I love Pepper Basham’s books, and this one swept me right into the adventure. Grace and her new husband, Lord Astley, arrive in America expecting a family visit, only to find Grace’s sister accused of her husband’s murder. Before they can make sense of it, a solicitor insists the sisters must travel to Scotland to claim their late mother’s inheritance. From there, the pace never lets up, with mysterious threats, a vanishing

2503, 2025

Redeeming Rupert

When Honor Meets the Heart I always enjoy reading Susan's books, and this one was no exception. Set just after the Civil War, the story blends historical detail with emotional depth. Hannah Whitfield is a strong and determined heroine who puts her family's needs above her own. Her loyalty and courage are tested when a carpetbagger threatens everything her family has left. Rupert McNeil is equally compelling, a man burdened by loss but committed to doing what's right. His connection

503, 2025

Guarding Mountain Man’s Secret

Love and Danger in the Montana Wilderness Misty Beller is one of my favorite authors, and I can’t get enough of this series! She has a way of bringing the Montana Territory to life, making every story feel like an adventure while still delivering all the heartfelt romance I love. This time, we get to follow Miles Coulter, the youngest of six brothers, who’s spent his life helping protect his family’s biggest secret—a hidden sapphire mine. But when Clara Pendleton

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

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

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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