Posts tagged Bethany House Publishers
★★★★★ Born of Gilded Mountains by Amanda Dykes - A lost treasure. A riddled quest. The healing power of friendship.

Historical · Whimsical · Women’s Fiction

A new, beloved favorite from author, Amanda Dykes, a masterful storyteller who has delivered a beautiful, deeply rewarding tale of friendship, grief and perseverance.

A delightful story so spellbinding, I was wholly captivated - mind, body and spirit. Between a creative medley of narrative, screenwriting, epistolary correspondence, telegrams and field notes, I found myself immersed in mining the majestic Colorado mountains, caught up in the glamour of 1940’s Hollywood and deeply felt the characters’ joy, heartache and triumphs. A MUST READ!

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★★★★ Secondary Target by Angela Carlisle, A Mystery Thriller with a Hint of Romance

THRILLER · ROMANTIC · SUSPENSEFUL

Exciting, Thrilling and Terrifying! Faith, Romance and Pulse-Pounding Action, This Release Has It All!

With a strong, challenge-ready heroine, author Angela Carlisle delivers a heart-pounding debut novel that kept me turning the pages late into the night. Readers who enjoy a second-chance-at-love while fearing for your life, will definitely enjoy this new release from Bethany House Fiction!

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★★★★★ For A Lifetime by Gabrielle Meyer - A Dual-Time, Time Travel Historical Fiction Romance

Time Travel · Sisterhood · Historical Romance

A thrilling tale of adventure and mystery (and a new favorite for my shelves!). Don’t miss this creative time-crossing historical fiction novel!

With an intriguing story line that captivated my attention, dynamic characters who stole my heart and two alternating timelines that rotated between two points-of-view, I wholeheartedly fell in love with this story and believe you will, too!

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★★★★★ The Roads We Follow by Nicole Deese - A Delightfully, Emotional Contemporary Romance

Romance · Nostalgic · Women’s Fiction

With strong threads of faith, sisterhood and family legacy, this new release takes readers on a cross-country road trip full of wit, charm, faith and redemption! A must read for 2024!

I was delighted by well-crafted characters, entertained by deep, hidden secrets, old journal revelations and the nostalgia of traveling across the United States by bus in this delightful new release from author, Nicole Deese. True to her fashion, Deese pens an emotional, heartwarming and rewarding tale of sorrow, family and hope that readers are sure to love!

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★★★★★ Night Falls on Predicament Avenue by Jaime Jo Wright, A Haunting Suspense Novel

Haunting · Emotional · Mesmerizing

Jaime Jo Wright returns with another mesmerizing, ethereal tale of grief, loss and searching for hope in the evil darkness of this world. An absolute must-read!

Profound and deep, Wright used both past and present day scenes to evict an almost melodic flow to the unfolding of her story, taunting me with threads life, death and loss. I was captivated with the story and felt the emotions of the richly woven characters deeply. Shrouded in the horrors of mystery and murder with the perplexing idea of visions, ghosts and apparitions, Wright weaves a gruesome, yet tantalizing tale.

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★★★★ A Thrilling, New Romantic Suspense from Best-Selling Author Dani Pettrey, Set in the American Southwest

Swoony Romance · Southwest Setting · Riveting Suspense

Taunting riddles. A deadly string of heists.
Two broken hearts trapped in a killer's game.

Author Dani Pettrey delivers a thrilling, mind-bending new release set in the deserts of New Mexico that captivated me from the very beginning. With immediate, intense action scenes and the taunting threat of danger lurking around every corner, readers will find themselves devouring the pages!

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A 4 Star Review: Julia Munroe Begins Again by Rebekah Millet, A Debut, Contemporary Romance with Southern Charm

Contemporary Romance · 40+ Main Character · Christian Fiction

Readers will love this second-chance romance with it’s southern charm, faith, wit and memorable characters!

Rebekah Millet’s strong, albeit new, author voice shone in this delightful contemporary romance set in New Orleans, featuring a widowed, 40 year old mother of two college-aged boys and a single, former Green Beret. If you’re looking for a second chance romance with a bit of snark, swoon and sass, this may be the book for you!

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A 5 Star Book Review of The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater by Jaime Jo Wright, A Haunting Suspense Novel

Haunting · Dramatic · Thrilling

Mystery, ghost stories, rumored hauntings and a hefty dose of historic nostalgia… The perfect read for spooky season!

From the first chapter, I was instantaneously enraptured in this sensational story by author Jaime Jo Wright. I thoroughly enjoyed the dual timeline, switching between 1915 and present day.  Wright expertly delivers an interwoven tale of dark secrets, mystery, danger and intrigue while showcasing brilliant characters and their struggles while balancing it all with faith, hope, family and love! Readers do not want to miss this new release!

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4 Star Book Review: All's Fair in Love and Christmas by Sarah Monzon | A Holiday-Themed, Inspirational Romantic Comedy

Inspirational RomCom · Clean + Wholesome · Christmas

A heartwarming holiday romance written in a highly entertaining way with humorous inner monologue and great characters!


New-to-me author Sarah Monzon absolutely delighted me with this adorable, sweet, holiday romance! If you love watching Hallmark or GAC holiday movies, you’ll love this new release featuring a little workplace competition turned romance!

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A 3 Star Book Review: The Best Summer of Our Lives by Rachel Hauck, A Women's Fiction Novel About the Summer of 1977

Women’s Fiction · Nostalgic · Summer Camp

A deep, powerful story of friendship, forgiveness and sisterhood in the coming-of-age story of four best friends during the summer of ‘77.

Author Rachel Hauck delivers a well-written, multi-layered story. Despite moments of brokenness and harboring secrets, four young women share a life-giving bond until life separates them. Can they find forgiveness and reconciliation as adults? A good read for summer and readers who enjoy women’s fiction!

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A 5 Star Book Review of The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese, A Spellbinding, Deeply Emotional Story of Hope, Healing and Love

Spellbinding · Deeply Emotional · Nautical

Beautiful Threads of Hope and Healing After Loss, Deep Friendships, Strong Familial Bonds and a Charming Seaside Setting in the Pacific Northwest!

Don’t miss this stirring, emotional new release from master-storyteller Nicole Deese! Deese delivers a poignant, deeply rich story with strong, well-developed characters who settled into my heart. With romance, faith, and the hope of finding healing and redemption after deep grief, readers will love this five-star read!

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A 5 Star Book Review of The Vanishing at Castle Moreau by Jaime Jo Wright, A Clean Atmospheric Suspense Novel

Enchanting · Enticing · Deliciously thrilling

Alluring and Delightfully Mysterious…An Exciting Ambiance of Intrigue, Horror and Gothic Fiction!

Author Jaime Jo Wright immediately captivated me with her powerful, evocative narrative that enticed me into her magnificent storyworlds, both present day and in the past. These intertwined stories of fresh, authentic characters offer brokenness, pain, hope and healing in an enchanting read that I could not put down, nor wanted to put down!

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