An Author’s Take

Book Reviews by Jeannine Bennett

An Author’s Take2026-01-26T16:04:36-05:00

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

1901, 2022

Live the Impossible

Author: Jenny Smith Genre: Memoir Release date: July, 2021 Jenny Smith was a typical teenager—a gymnast and athlete who loved hair and makeup, played in a band, and was active in her church youth group. Then one bright summer morning, a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed from the chest down and dependent on others for her most basic needs. Privacy and independence seemed like things of the past. But Jenny refused to give up or give in to her

1201, 2022

Hollywood is Not Home

  Author: Annmarie M. Roberts Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction – Romance Release date: July 13, 2021 Would you trade fame for privacy? Movie star Maggie Malone has a glamorous lifestyle with everything money can buy—except privacy. Hounded by the paparazzi and ridiculed for her faith, Maggie secretly struggles with severe anxiety and loneliness. All she desires is to be herself—southern girl by birth, ranch lover by heart. When an anonymous benefactor invites Maggie to participate in a secret project, will

401, 2022

Broken Together

Authors: Brenda S. Anderson & Sarah S Anderson Genre: Christian Women’s Fiction Release date: December 1, 2021 How do you persevere when you have no more will to fight? Jennifer and Chad Taylor had dreamed of opening a coffee and cocoa shop since before they said, “I do.” When Chad is sent to prison for murder despite claiming innocence, that dream—along with their family—is shattered. After years of fighting for Chad’s release, Jennifer finally breaks free from her shame, anger,

1712, 2021

The Lost Dutchman’s Secret

Author: Rebekah Jones. Book: The Lost Dutchman's Secret Genre: Christian Historical Mystery, Fairytale retelling Release date: November 2, 2021 There’s a deadly secret in them thar hills—and gold, or so they say. Deeply in debt to a wealthy local, Charles Sinclair, Dorothy Hodges’ father finally promises she’ll pay and in gold, no less. If only Dorothy could take to take the promises he spins out of thin air and turn them into that gold, all would be well. With the

My Other Reviews

Upcoming

  • Terminal Danger, 1/26/2026

  • Underestimated, 12/17/2025

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Book Tours

  • To be announced soon.

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