This month the spotlight is on Joan Embola, a Cameroonian Nigerian Christian writer and author. I discovered Joan when I was actively searching for new Christian fiction authors to discover and she came highly recommended, so I bought her book "The One Who Knows Me" and I was hooked. Since then, I have enjoyed reading … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Joan Embola
Rating: 4 Stars Published: August 1, 2025 Pages: 335 Genre: Fiction Buy: Amazon.com I am a huge fan of the author and pre-ordered this book months ago awaiting its release, so it is no wonder that I dropped everything else and jumped on it when the mood was right. I have read all her books, … Continue reading Book Review: Whose Side Are You On? by Kerry Fisher
This month the spotlight is on Ayo Deforge, a French-Nigeran writer and author. I discovered Ayo when I read her debut novel Tearless and since then have enjoyed reading her other published works. Here are a few things about Ayo I'd like to share with you..... About the Author Ayo Deforge is a Nigerian writer … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Ayo Deforge
Rating: 5 Stars Published: June 1, 1995 Pages: 520 Genre: Christian/Historical Fiction Buy: Amazon.com This is the third book in the 'Mark of the Lion' series, and I have reviewed the first and second books in the series as well so if you have not read my review of them yet, you can go check … Continue reading Book Review: As Sure as the Dawn (Mark of the Lion Series #3) by Francine Rivers
Rating: 5 Stars Published: January 1, 1994 Pages: 461 Genre: Christian/Historical Fiction Buy: Amazon.com This is the second book in the 'Mark of the Lion' series, and I have reviewed the first book in the series as well so if you have not read my review of that one yet, you can go check it … Continue reading Book Review: An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion Series #2) by Francine Rivers
Rating: 5 Stars Published: March 1, 1993 Pages: 520 Genre: Christian/Historical Fiction Buy: Amazon.com After re-reading 'Redeeming Love', I caught the Francine Rivers bug and decide to re-read more of her books I have enjoyed so much in the past. Of course, 'The Mark of the Lion' series first came to mind, and I was … Continue reading Book Review: A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion Series #1) by Francine Rivers
On the last episode of my podcast (go listen if you haven't already done so), I spoke about how as Christians, reading fiction also helps us learn about God through stories and through other people's eyes, I have now taken it upon myself to put out some of my favorite Christian fiction books as a … Continue reading 8 Christian Fiction Books I Enjoyed Reading and always recommend
This month the spotlight is on Tope Omotosho, bestselling Nigeran Christian Fiction writer and author. I discovered Tope many years ago and have enjoyed reading many of her stories over the years. Here are a few things about Tope I'd like to share with you..... About the Author Tope Omotosho is passionate about impacting the … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Tope Omotosho
Rating: 3.5 stars Published: January 1, 2005 Pages: 240 Genre: Biblical Fiction Buy: Amazon.com This is the second book in the 'Sons of Encouragement' book series I have been reading. I decided to take a break in-between reading the series to read other books to breath a bit it (I tend to do this when … Continue reading Book Review: The Warrior- Caleb (Sons of Encouragement Bk 2) by Francine Rivers
Many years ago, before I ventured into reading Christian fiction, I’ll admit it, for the longest time, I wasn’t sure how I felt about Christian fiction. I thought it would either be too “preachy” or maybe not as engaging as the mainstream books everyone was raving about. But then, one day, I picked one up. … Continue reading What Reading Christian Fiction Books Has Done For Me and Can Do For You