There are lots of new releases in Christian Fiction this month, across a variety of sub-genres. I’ve assembled a list organized by sub-genre below. Something for everyone!
Are you interested in participating in an online book discussion this month? At the bottom of the page I’ve listed some discussions set to take place in the near future. Check out the books to choose from. Maybe you’ll see one you’d be interested in reading and discussing.
July 2014 New Releases in Christian Fiction
Spotlight on…
by Description (From Publisher, Tyndale House):
After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they’re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn’t who he appears to be.
Agent Grayson Hall’s number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day’s act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company?
With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties.
See more: Publisher’s Site (with author video clips) ~ Author DiAnn Mills’ Site (with discussion questions) ~ Review from Mocha With Linda
Amish / Mennonite
The Revealing (Book 3, The Inn at Eagle Hill series) by Suzanne Woods Fisher
A Plain Love Song (Book 3, New Hope Amish series) by Kelly Irvin
Biblical Fiction
Far From Home by Joseph M Stowell
Contemporary Romance
Colorado Melodies: Three Modern Couples Seek Love that Will Endure Hardships by Darlene Franklin
The Amish Nanny (Book 2, Amish of Lancaster County series) by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould
Between Us Girls (Book 1, Family of the Heart series) by Sally John
Heaven Sent Rain by Lauraine Snelling
6 New Titles from Harlequin Love Inspired
4 New Titles from Heartsong Presents
Historical Fiction
The Butterfly and the Violin by Kristy Cambron
Historical Romance
Kelly’s Chance (Book 1, Brides of Lehigh Canal series) by Wanda Brunstetter
Secrets of Sloane House by Shelley Gray
The Backwoods Brides Trilogy: Three Stories of Redemption and Romance in the Old South by Marcia Gruver
Captured by Love (Book 3, Michigan Brides series) by Jody Hedlund
The Treasured Brides Collection: Three Timeless Romances from a Beloved Author by Grace Livingston Hill
A Match of Wits (Book 4, Ladies of Distinction series) by Jen Turano
4 New Titles from Harlequin Love Inspired Historical
Mystery
Murder at the Mikado (Book 3, A Drew Farthing Mystery) by Julianna Deering
Death Takes a Ride (Book 3, Cate Kinkaid Files) by Lorena McCourtney
Romantic Suspense
Seagrass Pier by Colleen Coble
Firewall by DiAnn Mills
6 New Titles from Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense
Women’s Fiction
Veil of Secrets by Shannon Ethride and Kathryn Mackel
Young Adult
Mindwar (Book 1, Mindwar Trilogy) by Andrew Klavan
Revolutionary (Book 3, Anomaly series) by Krista McGee
Snap Decision by Nathan Whitaker
Upcoming Online Book Discussions
The ACFW Book Club lists All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti as their next title for discussion. This group’s discussion takes place by email, so you’ll want to join the mailing list early so as not to miss out on announcements or discussion.
The Books and Beverages blog is hosting a monthly Inklings discussion series on titles by and about C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkein. This month’s book is Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis and the discussion is scheduled for July 16.
The Christian Fiction Book Club hosted by Melissa Norris and Amanda Dykes will be having a “Summer Free Read” for the Month of July. Join them on Facebook to discuss a title of your choice.
The GoodReads group, Christian Fiction Devourers, will be discussing the following titles in the next few months:
The Breath of Dawn (A Rush of Wings, #3) by Kristen Heitzmann (July 1-31)
Making Waves (Lake Manawa Summers, #1) by Lorna Seilstad (July 1-31)
A Distant Melody (Wings of Glory, #1) by Sarah Sundin (July 1-31)
Fear Has a Name (The Crittendon Files, #1) by Creston Mapes (August 1-31)
Burning Sky by Lori Benton (August 1-31)
The Fans of Christian Romance group on GoodReads will be discussing Chances Are by Traci Hunter Abramson throughout July.
Know of any other online Christian fiction discussions open to new participants? Please share in the comments! Or maybe you saw a title or two in these lists you’re looking forward to reading. Which ones caught your attention?
Thanks for the shout out with the Inklings series! I’m excited about it.
And thanks for the heads up on all this – looks like I have some discussions and books to check out
Thanks for stopping by and for the mention on Twitter! I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get to “Till We Have Faces” in time for this month’s discussion, but I love the idea of Inklings and the way you start off the discussion with your own analysis. Looks like so much fun! I’m hoping to join in one of these months.