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
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
Protecting You
Espionage, Cyber Intrigue, and Romance This book was another great read by Robin Patchen. It delivered the perfect mix of suspense, intrigue, and romance. The book focuses on Alyssa, a sharp and determined cyber investigator trying to make her business work, but finding steady clients isn’t easy. When she lands a high-paying job, it seems like the break she’s been waiting for—until she realizes her new client is far more dangerous than she imagined. Things go from bad to worse
Dangerous Dalliance
Threats, Thrills, and Second Chances Valerie Massey Goree’s Dangerous Dalliance is a suspenseful and heartfelt novel that expertly blends romance and danger. This was my first experience with Goree’s work, and her ability to craft a compelling story with well-rounded characters left a lasting impression. The main character is Jan. Jan’s journey is both emotional and intense. A year after the mysterious disappearance of her fiancé, Bryan, she is thrust into a whirlwind of events when she meets Hatch, a
Never Forgotten
Justice, Danger, and Heart Hannah Linder delivers yet another masterpiece with Never Forgotten, a Regency-era romance packed with tension, heartbreak, and redemptive love. Her writing is as lush and immersive as ever, pulling readers into a world of danger and devotion. The story follows Georgina Whitmore, whose vibrant charm masks a heart aching for Simon Fancourt, a man consumed by grief and a thirst for justice. Linder crafts these characters with remarkable depth—Georgina is fiery yet vulnerable, while Simon’s stoic
My Other Reviews
Reviews by Other Bloggers
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
Her Guarded Heart
Author: Sharlene MacLaren Genre: FICTION / Christian/Romance/Historical Release date: February 1, 2022 At age twenty-one, Anna Hansen has had more than her share of hardship. Her mother died when she was eleven and her father just passed away under mysterious circumstances, leaving her to care for her ten-year-old brother, Billy Ray. She struggles to hang onto the family farm but it’s facing foreclosure and things are looking grim. Next door, Jesse Fuller’s drive, work ethic, and skill ensure that his family’s farm is a
