This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The 13th Tribe Thomas Nelson (April 3, 2012) by Robert Liparulo This book is fascinating. Built on an intriguing idea. What if God decided to punish a handful of the Israelites who participated in the Golden Calf fiasco by giving them immortality? And what if they spent the rest of …
Cooking the Books CFBA Tour
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Cooking The Books Abingdon Press (April 2012) by Bonnie S. Calhoun Because of when I received this book, I haven’t had a chance to finish it yet. What I can tell you is that the author does a great job of creating a main character who is sassy, witty, and …
The Chase Review
This is probably one of my favorite books of DiAnn’s. I loved the writer who’s following a dream being paired with a FBI agent who is a loner and willing to do whatever it takes to keep Houston safe. Kariss Walker is compelled to dig ever deeper when children are involved. Because of an event in her past, she can’t …
In Too Deep Review
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing In Too Deep Bethany House (February 1, 2012) by Mary Connealy Each time I think Mary Connealy can’t possibly find another plausible reason to have two people hoisted into an arranged marriage I’m wrong. And there are always kids to add to the fun and chaos. This time, Ethan Kincaid wakes …
Love on the Line
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Love on the Line Bethany House (October 1, 2011) by Deeanne Gist ABOUT THE AUTHOR: After a short career in elementary education, Deeanne Gist retired to raise her four children. Over the course of the next fifteen years, she ran a home accessory and antique business, became a member of …
CFBA: Dangerous Mercy
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Dangerous Mercy David C. Cook (October 1, 2011) by Kathy Herman ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Suspense novelist Kathy Herman is very much at home in the Christian book industry, having worked five years on staff at the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and eleven years at Better Books Christian Center …
CFBA Captive Trail
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Captive Trail Moody Publishers (September 1, 2011) by Susan Page Davis ABOUT THE AUTHOR: From Susan: I’ve always loved reading, history, and horses. These things come together in several of my historical books. My young adult novel, Sarah’s Long Ride, also spotlights horses and the rugged sport of endurance riding, …
The Doctor’s Lady Review and Giveaway
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Doctor’s Lady Bethany House (September 1, 2011) by Jody Hedlund Jody has a knack for creating characters that don’t want to be together but need each other. That is exactly what she’s done here. And I love the way she bases her novels on famous couples — well, I’ve …
Guest Post: I love Research! with Giveaway
Anne Mateer joins us today. Her debut novel has just released, set during World War I and the flu pandemic. She’s got a great style of writing and I’m giving away a copy. Just leave a comment below with a book you’ve read that had research that pulled you deeper into the story. I love research. As a history major …
A Most Unsuitable Match Review & Giveaway
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing A Most Unsuitable Match Bethany House; Original edition (August 1, 2011) by Stephanie Grace Whitson I remember when Stephanie first started writing. My mom brought home her books because they knew each other through homeschooling. I learned so much in those historicals about Nebraska. And that flavor of making history come …