It has been a month of many books! If you’re a fan of fantastic clean fiction, then you’re in luck–here’s a February 2024 round-up of new and upcoming Christian fiction novels.

The Irish Matchmaker by Jennifer Deibel

Be whisked away the Emerald Isle! The Irish Matchmaker tells the tale of a single father struggling to provide for his daughter and a traditional matchmaker whose cap is set for a rich dandy. Will the village matchmaking festival bring each the satisfactory marriage of convenience they seek? Or will heartbreak tear them both apart?

I loved this book—wish I could be friends with both the main characters! And I might have cried some happy tears at the end. I would happily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys clean/Christian fiction, thanks to the positive messages, engaging story, and compelling setting.

Fatal Witness by Patricia Bradley

Join the action with a former heist-master-turned-investigator and his partner in solving crime, a disgraced FBI agent seeking to clear her name. These two must prove themselves, stop a string of gallery heists, solve a couple murders, and still find time to figure out if they’re in love.

This story has one action scene after another—no “sagging middle” to slow you down! As a bonus, One Wrong Move has not one…not two…but two and a half romances.

Embers in the London Sky by Sarah Sundin

Embers in the London Sky drew me into the terror of living in London as a refugee during the Blitz. I liked that this book, although historical fiction, was also a suspense/mystery book.

The story explored issues that are as relevant now as they were 80 years ago, although manifested in quite different circumstances today—immigration, censorship, and the tension between political worldviews.

As a mother of a preschool boy, this story made me cry. I was left heartbroken at the decisions the main character made in order to choose what she felt was best for her son. It made me realize what a terrible position refugees and London-dwelling parents were in at this time in history—particularly single women. WWII history is certainly gritty and uncomfortable—terrifying actually—and this novel did an excellent job highlighting that.

Up From Dust by Heather Kaufman

This beautifully written story of Martha of Bethany was brought scripture alive for me. I never realized how much Jesus’ interactions with Martha’s family figured in the progression of his ministry. Up from Dust ties the scriptural accounts of Jesus’ ministry and sacrifice together with a fictional romance and family drama, all the while showing the culture and struggle of the Jewish people under Roman rule. A wonderful book for anyone who enjoys The Chosen or likes to imagine what life may have been like for those mentioned the gospels.

One Wrong Move by Dani Pettrey

What would you do if pieces of your forgotten past suddenly appeared? Fatal Witness is a fast-paced story of danger and betrayal. Unpredictable characters draw the reader through a heart-pounding plot with ever-increasing stakes. I enjoyed piecing together the “whodunnit” with clues sprinkled throughout the story. This book is hard to put down! Now I need to read book 1.

Night Falls on Predicament Avenue by Jaime Jo Wright

This is the perfect book to read alone in the dark if you like to get creeped out. So deliciously scary! I loved this book. The storylines were excellent and the respectful, thoughtful handling of the dead and cold cases uncommon to the genre. I never knew what was coming next and the ending was unpredictable. The spiritual thread spoke to my soul. I could not wait for every chance to open up this book—even though it made me jump out of my skin!

This book releases in April and I’m kind of jealous that you guys still get to look forward to it.

Double Take by Lynette Eason

Double Take pulls the reader into hair-raising plot twists from page one! I’m pretty good at figuring out where story lines are going, but this one was a string of surprises. The plot had a scary true-crime flavor with an appealing friends-to-more romance. My husband works at a hospital, so I loved that the protagonist was a PA and gave us a glimpse of behind-the-scenes workplace drama and a realistic medical setting. I also liked that the book didn’t shy away from intense and gritty scenarios. Definitely one of my favorite suspense books ever.

PS– Don’t miss this bookish vacation to PEI!

If you love all things bookish, you’ll be all about this author-led trip to Prince Edward Island!

July 15-21, 2024
Prince Edward Island Tour with Liz Johnson
Join Christian romance author Liz Johnson on a 7-day/6-night adventure across Prince Edward Island. You’ll explore the places that inspired her books, the beauty of the island, and some of her favorite parts of PEI. You’ll climb some lighthouses, tour the famed Green Gables House, and have a foot-stompin’ good time listening to local music. 

Thanks to NetGalley and/or the publishers for copies of these books! I was not required to leave a review.

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