Christian Faith and Fiction

Louise Allen

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Episode 214: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in October
21-09-2024
Episode 214: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in October
Here are the new Christian fiction books that I want to highlight that are releasing in October 2024. Let me know which ones you would like to read in the comments. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Zxr5K3GyTS8 You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2024/09/21/new-christian-fiction-books-releasing-in-october-2024/ Books mentioned: Specters in the Glass House by Jaime Jo Wright Over the Edge by Irene Hannon One Last Stand by Susan May Warren 70 North by Kimberly Woodhouse Hunters for the Holidays by Deena Alexander Search and Detech by Terri Reed Sniffing Out Justice by Carol J Post Undercover Escape by Valerie Hansen Witness Protection Ambush by Jenna Night Hope Like Wildflowers by Pepper Basham All We Thought We Knew by Michelle Shocklee The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens Into the Sunset by Mary Connealy Mistletoe Season by Sheila Roberts, Kathleen Fuller and Pepper Basham Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm by Kathryn Springer A Convenient Christmas by Rebecca Kertz A Guardian Till Christmas by Danielle Thorne His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClain The Cowboy’s Forgotten Love by Tina Radcliffe The Unplanned Christmas Family by Angie Dicken Fiancé Finale by Angela Ruth Strong The Time Door by Shannon McDermott The Locket’s Revenge by LE Richmond Brave by Mesu Andrews Tea With Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn You can connect with me in the following places... On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/%20 On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
Episode 211: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in September
22-08-2024
Episode 211: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in September
Here are all the Christian fiction books that I want to highlight that are releasing in September 2024. Disclaimer — I haven’t read any of them so I don’t know what the content is like. Let me know in the comments which of these books you would like to read in the future. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6nLtmVI2DoE You can comment on the blog post here: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing in September 2024 Books mentioned: Lethal Standoff by DiAnn Mills Montana Hidden Deception by Amity Steffen Deadly Secrets by Cathy McDavid K-9 Ranch Protection by Darlene L. Turner Texas Revenge Target by Jill Elizabeth Nelson Guarded by the Marshal by Sharee Stover Tracing a Killer by Sharon Dunn When the Mountain Crumbled by Angela K. Couch Virginia by Shannon McNear The Cloverton Charade by Sarah E. Ladd A Token of Love by Carrie Turansky Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor by Roseanna M. White Waiting for Christmas by Lynn Austin A Thieving at Carlton House by Erica Vetsch A Hope Unburied by Kimberley Woodhouse Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle Griep The Christmas Tree Farm by Melody Carlson Meddling with Mistletoe by Liz Johnson Before We Were Us by Denise Hunter A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa Carter An Orphan’s Holiday Home by April Arrington The Cowboy’s Inheritance by Julia Ruth The Burning Tree by Helen Dent The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs Low Country Lost by T.I. Lowe The Color of Home by Kit Tosello You can connect with me in the following places... On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/%20 On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
Episode 206: Book Series I Need to Complete
11-07-2024
Episode 206: Book Series I Need to Complete
Here are all the book series I want to complete at some point. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/if73i0kU318 You can comment on the blog post here: Book Series I Need to Complete Book series mentioned: Texas Ever After by Karen Witemeyer The Dericott Tales by Melanie Dickerson Women of Midtown by Elizabeth Camden On Devonshire Shores by Julie Klassen The Matchmakers by Jen Turano Freddie and Grace Mysteries by Pepper Basham Fog Harbor by Nicole Deese On Central Park by Jocelyn Green Lightraider Academy by James R. Hannibal A Year of Weddings 2 Legends of the Guardian-King by Karen Hancock The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson Serena Jones Mystery series by Sandra Orchard Skymar series by Pepper Basham McKenzie Family Romance by Nicole Deese The Weaver Trilogy by Lindsay A Franklin Harbor Pointe by Courtney Walsh Triple Threat by Irene Hannon Out From Egypt by Connilyn Cossette Once Upon a Dickens Christmas by Michelle Griep The Wedding Collection by Rachel Hauck Bradford Sisters Romance series by Becky Wade Tales From Ivy Hill by Julie Klassen Restoring Heritage by Tari Faris The MacDonald Family Trilogy by Carla Laureano Watch these videos to find more book suggestions and recommendations in the Christian fiction category and don't forget to subscribe. God bless. Bye! Christian Fiction Book Reviews etc: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgR6gr1DRyXzPLN_FqtguyQ8 Christian Fiction New Releases: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgQYfrYyiKbYyblNFV_tRL6g Bible Study playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgRfKAu29_YgD0vl5e2GWEkL I am adding more Bible study resources to The Bible Community website on a regular basis: https://thebiblecommunity.wordpress.com Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel if you’d like to see more Christian Book videos 😃 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christianfaithandfiction You can connect with me in the following places... On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/%20 On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
Episode 204: July TBR + books suggestions for the #beachesandbooks2024 readathon
27-06-2024
Episode 204: July TBR + books suggestions for the #beachesandbooks2024 readathon
Here are the Christian fiction books I’d like to read in July. Plus I give you some reading suggestions to take part in our July readathon Beaches and Books. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HuZWU-tzSEQ You can comment on the blog post here: July TBR + Beaches and Books Readathon Suggestions (Podcast E204) The other hosts for this readathon are:  @paperbacksandponytails   @CreativelyFaithful   @Celestria   @thelucychronicles  Award winning books playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUR_Oq3QrxgTzTE8OTm64GZULOkwUKGhT&si=JnTBhatQS6_JMmky My best books of the last year: https://youtu.be/MjGxhdEuZwk?si=dMQ4UJR5drV64SL4 Books and Authors mentioned Beach Haven by T.I. Lowe The Juliet Code by Pepper Basham Hidden Current by Sharon Hinck The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs Kipp by Sara Brunsvold The Timeless series by Gabrielle Meyer Melanie Dickerson The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson The Skymar series by Pepper Basham The Story Peddler by Lindsay A Franklin The Gryphon Heist by James R Hannibal The Voyage of the Dawntreader by C.S. Lewis A Match in the Making by Jen Turano Water’s Break by Sophia Hansen Dive Team Investigations — Beneath the Surface by Lynn H. Blackburn Submerged by Dani Pettrey Loyally Luke by Pepper Basham Hometown Girl by Courtney Walsh The Chaos Grid by Lindsey Lewellen Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin Plot Twist by Bethany Turner Aftermath by Terri Blackstock Sunrise, Sunburst and Sundown by Susan May Warren Rachel Hauck — To Love a Prince and To Save a King and the Royal Wedding series The Lost Castle series by Kristy Cambron The Castle on the Rise by Melanie Dickerson Wishtress by Nadine Brandes The Mark of the Raven by Moran L Busse Every Dog Has His Day by Janice Thompson Meet me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck The Foxhole Victory Tour by Amy Lynn Green The All American by Susie Finkbeiner Falling for You by Becky Wade Colleen Coble — The Annie Pederson, Pelican Harbor, Rock Harbor, Sunset Cove, Lavender Tides and Hope Beach series Amanda Dykes — Whose Waves These Are and Set the Stars Alight Julie Klassen — A Castaway in Cornwall and the On Devonshire Shores series Denise Hunter Liz Johnson The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese You can connect with me in the following places... On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/%20 On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
Episode 202: Beaches and Books July Readathon Announcement
13-06-2024
Episode 202: Beaches and Books July Readathon Announcement
Hi everyone I am excited to announce that I am co-hosting a readathon in July with the theme of beaches and books. I live in a seaside town with a beach so how could I not?!! The readathon will be running throughout the month of July so you have plenty of time to read those books. Comment down below, use the hashtag #beachesandbooks2024 or tag one of us if you’re going to take part. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/E5C-oP97cI8 You can comment on the blog post here: Beaches and Books Readathon in July My fellow hosts are: Katie  @paperbacksandponytails  Teresa  @CreativelyFaithful  Lucy  @thelucychronicles  Celestria  @Celestria  You can get the graphic from my blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com Here are the prompts: 1. Seashells: go to the library/or e-library and pick out a book. 2. Lifeguard: a book you “saved” for later 3. Waves: a book that made waves in the community 4. Starfish: a book you think will be 5 stars 5. Beach Party: a book about friendship 6. Ocean: an underwater setting 7. Sunshine: a book with a yellow cover 8. Sandcastle: a book with Royalty/or maybe castle on the cover? 9. Beach Ball: A Book About Sports 10. Flip Flops: a book with 2 pov 11. Rainy Day: read a book during a rainstorm 12. Boardwalk: set in a Beach town Try to get a row across, or down, or go for the whole full house! You can connect with me in the following places... On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/%20 On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen
Episode 199: New Christian Fiction Releases | June 2024 Book Suggestions
24-05-2024
Episode 199: New Christian Fiction Releases | June 2024 Book Suggestions
📚✨ Welcome to my latest podcast, where I dive into the wonderful world of Christian fiction! In this episode, I’m taking a look at the Christian fiction books that I could find that are releasing in June 2024. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/GaZpzlWIUY0 You can comment on the blog post here: New Christian Fiction Books Releasing June 2024 Why You Should Listen: - Get a sneak peak at the latest Christian fiction releases. - Find your next great read to add to your summer reading list. - Connect with a community of fellow book lovers and share your thoughts in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel if you’d like to see more Christian Book videos 😃 Thank you for watching! Happy reading and God bless! 🙏📖✨ #ChristianFiction #BookRecommendations #JuneReleases #BookLovers #FaithInFiction #NewBooks2024 #christianbooks Books Featured: Hidden in the Night by Elizabeth Goddard One Last Chance by Susan May Warren Colorado Mountain Kidnapping by Cate Nolan Wilderness Witness Survival by Connie Queen Suspicious Homicide by Elizabeth Goddard Crime Scene Secrets by Maggie K Black Danger on the Peaks by Rebecca Hopewell Texas Ranch Cold Case by Virginia Vaughan Born of Gilded Mountains by Amanda Dykes The Hudson Collection by Jocelyn Green Truth Be Told by Patricia Raybon Coal Black Lies by Cindy K Sproles Toward the Dawn by Mary Connealy Rocky Mountain Journey by Misty M Beller Her Part to Play by Jenny Erlingsson The Beekeeper Next Door by Danielle Thorne The Cowboy’s Marriage Bargain by Deborah Clack Trailing the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer The Summer of Keeping Secrets by Jill Lynn The Triplet’s Summer Adventure by Laurel Blount The Shadow Within by Karen Hancock Breath of Bones by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer 2 books I missed were — The Crown Conspiracy by Connie Mann and Out For Blood by Ryan Steck You can connect with me in the following places... On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/%20 On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen On Telegram https://t.me/Christianfaithandfiction On Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555828105902⁠ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianfaithandfiction?is_from_weba
Episode 198: 5 Favourite Books From 5 Years on Booktube
16-05-2024
Episode 198: 5 Favourite Books From 5 Years on Booktube
My YouTube channel Christian Faith and Fiction is 5 years old this month. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kUWbMXTagpg You can comment on the blog post here: 5 Favourite Books From 5 years on Booktube!! (Podcast E198) My first ever video was a book review of The Warrior Maiden by Melanie Dickerson. You can watch that video here: https://youtu.be/4MCNkzd_aR8?si=sM2PCRzzz1NQ4wUz The most popular videos on my channel have been my favourite books of the year. In this video, I’ve included 5 books from 5 different years and 5 different genres. If you’d like to watch the entire videos you can do so here: Favourite books of 2019 https://youtu.be/Ikk0nKPj6W0?si=DZT6CvedUg0nrWBD Favourite books of 2020 https://youtu.be/QHkWEWkEKqo?si=BQgu6ZxsNlPQnDU4 Favourite books of 2021 https://youtu.be/hc_XJMHaXKU?si=q1yA7OLPy6XHsghb Favourite books of 2022 https://youtu.be/doIkbBlnH_U?si=5Vwtgp-55MEFfdOs Favourite books of 2023 https://youtu.be/MjGxhdEuZwk?si=fID6Tdr5A2_-52-l You can connect with me in the following places... On my blog: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianfaithandfiction/%20 On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/90783108-lou-allen On Telegram https://t.me/Christianfaithandfiction On Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555828105902⁠ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianfaithandfiction?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc