Christian Fiction Book Opinions

What to do? What to do?

I love doing book reviews. I’ve learned so much this summer about writing and publishing! It has given me a deep respect for the authors who pour their time, energy, and almost their own blood into the books that I’ve read. But right now, I’m in a quandary.

I try to do my reviews on just released books or those about to be released in order to help the authors as much as possible. At this point though, the only books I have in my e-reader are a little older, so I’m in need of some assistance.

Which of the books below have you read and would you recommend it, OR which of these books are you most interested in learning about? I’ve given a little blurb about each of them from their back covers.

• CodeBlue by Richard L. Mabry, M.D. – For Dr. Cathy Sewell, Code Blue means more than just the cardiac emergencies she faces—it’s the state of her life when the return to her hometown doesn’t bring the peace she so desperately needs. The town doctors resent the fact that she’s not only a newcomer but also a woman, and the devastating results from one of her prescriptions may mean the end of her practice. As two men compete for her affection, an enemy wants her out of town—or possibly even dead.
• MissMatch by Erynn Mangum – Lauren Holbrook has found her life’s calling: matchmaking for the romantically challenged. And with the eclectic cast of characters in her world, there’s tons of potential to play “connect the friends.” Inspired by the recent success of matching her sister and new husband, Lauren sets out to introduce Nick, her carefree singles’ pastor, to Ruby, her neurotic co-worker who plans every second of every day. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything.
• Alwaysthe Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker – Thirty-six-year-old Emma Rae Travis has been baking specialty cakes and melt-in-your-mouth pastries at The Backstreet Bakery in historic Roswell, just outside of Atlanta, for the last six years. But here’s the rub about her job as a baker … Emma is diabetic. When she tastes her creations, it can only be in the most minute portions. Emma is considered an artisan for the stunning crème brulee wedding cake that won her the Passionate Palette Award last year, but she’s never even had one full slice of it.
• DeadReckoning by Ronie Kendig – Dead Reckoning is the story of a young woman anxious to abandon the crushing effects of her father’s espionage career only to find herself tangled in the very web of mystery and intrigue that consumed his life. Underwater archaeologist Shiloh blake is consumed with passion for the water and inflamed at the injustices of life, blaming her secret agent father for her mother’s death. When her first large-scale dig traps her in the middle of an international nuclear arms clash, she flees for her life and is followed by an unknown man. Who is he? How is he always one step ahead?
• Hidein Plain Sight by Marta Perry – Andrea Hampton couldn't turn her back on her family in their time of need, but someone didn't want the secrets the old house harbored to come to light. Trusting anyone—even the handsome carpenter who seemed so genuine—was a battle for Andrea, but her life depended on her ability to find the truth.
• AHope Undaunted by Julie Lessman – What happens when the boy she loved to hate becomes the man she hates to love? Feisty Katie O’Connor is the epitome of the new woman as the 1920s draw to a close. But instead of enjoying her freedom with her good-looking, well-connected, wealthy boyfriend, she’s forced to spend the summer with Luke McGee, the bane of her childhood existence.
• FoolsRush In by Janice Thompson – Ever wonder how Italian sounds with a Southern drawl? Bella Rossin’s life is just starting to get interesting. When her Italian-turned-Texas parents hand over the family wedding-planning business, Bella quickly books a Boot-Scootin’ wedding that would make any Texan proud. There’s only one catch—she doesn't know a thing about country music. Where will she find a deejay on such short notice who knows his Alan Jackson from his George Strait? And will Bella ever get to plan her own wedding?
• Stuckin the Middle by Virginia Smith – Joan Sanderson’s life is stuck. Her older sister, Allie, is starting a family, and her younger sister, Tori, has a budding career. Meanwhile, Joan is stuck at home with Mom and her aging grandmother. Not exactly a recipe for excitement—or romance. When a hunky young doctor moves in next door, Joan sets out to catch his eye, but it won’t be easy. Pretty Tori flirts relentlessly, and Joan is sure she can’t compete. But with a little help from God, Allie, and an enormous mutt with bad manners, Joan begins to find her way out of this rut and into the life she’s been hiding from.

Please comment on today’s post – even if you don’t normally. Which of these books would you pick as your next read and what would you most like to know about it BEFORE you read it? And feel free to suggest or share opinions about other books as well.