Christian Fiction Books
Discover the best Christian fiction books—inspiring stories of faith, hope, and redemption. Find your next uplifting read from our curated list of top titles.
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One Prayer Away
by Kendra Norman-Bellamy
Alcoholism, betrayal, fear, trust.all reasons why seven years ago, Virtue Andrews ran from her husband, Mitchell, after alcoholism transformed him from the man she married into someone she barely knew. Now a chance encounter has brought Mitchel back into her life and Virtue must decide if the love she still feels is strong enough to overcome the emotional wounds suffered at the hands of the man she loved the most.
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A Heart of Devotion
by Tia McCollors
As Anisha's relationship with Tyson--her knight in shining armor--grows, her relationship with God as well as her friendship with Sherri wane, until she is faced with choices she was sure she would never have to face. Reprint.
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Into Each Life
by Sheila Lipsy
In a powerfully intriguing and dramatic novel, Lipsey follows two friends on a journey from childhood through adulthood, revealing the depths of the human spirit to persevere against some of life's most tumultuous trials and temptations.
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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
by Patricia Haley
Jealousy, gossip, betrayal, marital woes and dark secrets crush the unity and laughter of the Reynolds family, leaving damaged remnants. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie tugs at the heart of human frailty and dysfunction, questioning whether faith and unconditional love can enable the unthinkable to be forgiven and the pain forgotten.
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Speak to My Heart
by Stacy Hawkins Adams
Serena is successful, sassy, and saved. But can she come to terms with her mother's secret and past relationships before it's too late?
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A Sin and a Shame
by Victoria Christopher Murray
From the bestselling author of The Personal Librarian, the ever-scheming Jasmine Larson, from the Essence bestseller Temptation, has sworn off all the lying, manipulating, and cheating that got her into trouble in back in Los Angeles—but will turning to Christianity truly change her? After fleeing Los Angeles when her attempt to break up her best friend's marriage fails, Jasmine is now a changed woman...and a Christian. She vows to attend church every Sunday, swears off married men, and begins her search for the soul mate she is sure God has for her. Now living in the Big Apple, she has shed twenty-five pounds, shaved ten years off her age, filled her expensive apartment with designer clothes...all to begin her man-finding mission. She quickly meets her dream mate—a preacher—who falls head over heels in love with her. Surely, God is good! But things start slipping when another man from Jasmine's past refuses to stay there, and an unexpected pregnancy threatens to sabotage all of her dreams. Will Jasmine's lying and scheming continue? Or will she finally learn that honesty is the only path to redemption?
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Truth Be Told
by Victoria Christopher Murray
The author of The Personal Librarian and Essence bestsellers Temptation and Joy returns with a story about one woman's personal and spiritual journey to overcome the consequences of her husband's dark secret. Grace Monroe has the ideal life: a devoted husband, adoring daughters, and a booming career in politics. Newly elected on a Christian platform to the Los Angeles city council, she is determined to put her mistakes behind her and focus on her bright future. But when a secret from her husband's past is revealed, setting off a chain of attacks that threaten to rip her family apart, Grace must face a dilemma that will force her to question her life and her faith.
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The Ex Files
by Victoria Christopher Murray
There are four ways a woman can handle heartbreak: She can fall apart, seek revenge, turn cold, or move on. The Ex Files follows the reverberations of heartbreak in the lives of four women. When Kendall Stewart finds her husband and her sister in bed together, she vows to never let anyone get that close again. But when she is faced with saving the life of the woman who destroyed hers, will she be able to forgive? In another thread, NBA superstar tells his mistress, Asia Ingrum, that he's decided to honor his marriage vows, her shock quickly gives way to revenge—but her decision may come back to haunt their five-year-old daughter. Then there’s Vanessa Martin, whose life revolves around obsessing over why her husband has committed suicide. Even worse, she contemplates joining him in eternity. Will Vanessa be able to gather the strength to live again? And Sheridan Hart is finally finding her way after a lie destroyed her seventeen-year marriage. Her new love is ready to get married, but will she commit to this younger man or is her ex-husband taking up too much space in her heart? When their pastor asks Kendall, Asia, Vanessa, and Sheridan to meet weekly for prayer, they can't imagine they will have anything in common. But then a devastating tragedy strikes, and these strangers are forced to reexamine their choices. Will they find true friendship, or will prayer—and their union—fail them?
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Redemption
by Jacquelin Thomas
Explores the role and rewards of redemption through the story of a woman whose desperate and fateful decisions could destroy her.
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Love and Lies
by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Truth and lies . . . At long last, the Reverend Curtis Black appears to be living the straight life. The all-too-human preacher is a bestselling author now, and he and his wife, Charlotte, are raising two adorable children. But the ever-suspicious Charlotte doesn't trust that Curtis has put his womanizing past behind him. While he's on the road promoting his latest book, she knows that there just needs to be one extra-devoted fan in his flock for him to stray. Secrets and lies . . . Still, Charlotte is no angel herself, and she's been keeping plenty of secrets from Curtis while he's been away. For one thing, their daughter, Marissa, is behaving bizarrely, reminding Charlotte a bit too much of the man with whom she had an affair five years ago—an affair Curtis won't let her forget. Then there are the disturbing visits from her so-called brother-in-law, a man once involved with drugs and the law. Curtis has forbidden the family to see him, but the guy simply keeps turning up on Charlotte's doorstep no matter how hard she tries to keep him away. Charlotte believes with all her heart that things will be better once Curtis comes home. Love and lies . . . But Charlotte should be careful what she wishes for. She thinks love is enough to untangle the web of lies she and Curtis have woven for themselves. What she doesn't know is that when her husband finally returns, she'll have some tough decisions to make if she wants to save her soul and salvage her marriage.
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Divas of Damascus Road
by Michelle Stimpson
Running from congregation to congregation to avoid his painful past as well as his skeptics, faith healer Chance Howard grieves over the death of the wife he had been unable to save, until an encounter with a beautiful female minister encourages him to break his own rule about healing more than one person in the same community. Reader's Guide included. 25,000 first printing.
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Nothing But Drama
by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
The first book in an exciting and inspiring new series from national bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley Their lives are nothing but drama. . . . Camille can't believe her bad luck when she's ordered to join a church youth group after hiding her boyfriend from the police. She'll bide her time if that's what it takes to get everyone off her back, but it's the last place she ever expected to make a new friend. Angel has a secret that's got her running scared, so when she sees a flyer for the group, she heads to the church, hoping to find an answer to her problem. Now Rachel, their group leader, has a task for them that may just end their daily dramas and give them a whole new beginning. They just have to take a leap of faith. . . . Along the way, they meet tough-as-nails Jasmine and society-darling Alexis, forging friendships built on strength, loyalty, and faith. As the girls take up Rachel's challenge to honor their parents, they find that walking a new path isn't always the easiest way to go. But together, Camille, Angel, Jasmine, and Alexis will embark on adventures that only the best of friends can share.
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No Regrets
by Patricia Haley
For 18 years, Karen and Johnny Clark have been blessed with an enviable lifestyle, three bright children and a perfect marriage. But over the years, their idyllic relationship has slowly begun to unravel. And when Karen experiences a serious illness, the distance between them widens. A woman of faith, Karen turns to the church for answers and finds her beliefs tested in ways they have never been tested before. And when she has a relapse and begins walking the fine territory between life and death, both she and Johnny must try and come to terms with their love...
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Zora's Cry
by Tia McCollors
Grappling with identity issues after discovering that she was adopted, Zora Bridgeforth joins a multi-church women's discipleship group where she unexpectedly finds the joy of friendship with three women. As the ladies drop their facades and learn to find healing through each other's testimonies, a series of events unfolds to an outcome Zora could have never imagined.
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Nothing But the Right Thing
by Stacy Hawkins Adams
In her heartwarming second novel, the award-winning author of "Speak to My Heart" explores the journey of faith, friendship, and the power of prayer.
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3:57 A.M. Timing Is Everything
by Kendra Norman-Bellamy
Essie Mae Richardson lives alone, but, using God's guidance, she reaches out to neighbors who need help. Through Ms. Essie's love and prayers, these families begin to find the strength and faith they need.
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Thicker Than Water
by Maxine Billings
Three sagas by Kendra Norman-Bellamy, Maxine Billings, and Linda Hudson-Smith examine the misunderstandings and bonds that are universally found within families who love, hurt, and find their ways back to each other.
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A Love So Strong
by Kendra Norman-Bellamy
A Love So Strong, can endure most anything, if it is based on a spiritual existence. Bryan and Nicole had it all -a marriage envied by others, successful careers, and a church family whom they loved dearly. The only thing missing from their picture-perfect lives was a child of their own. Before they married, they accepted the heartbreaking news that Nicole could probably never bear children, yet there were still days when they longed for their own child. Their pain only escalated when Tricia Smart, claiming to be from Bryan's past, introduces her 12 year old son, who strongly resembles Bryan.
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Farther Than I Meant To Go, Longer Than I Meant To Stay
by Tiffany L. Warren
The author of "What a Sista Should Do" delivers a new novel about a woman struggling with the decisions she made that were based on fear and societal pressures instead of God's plan for her.
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I Know I've Been Changed
by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
A successful television reporter discovers that family is more important than fame and fortune in this hilarious and heartwarming family drama from bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley. Raedella Rollins left the dusty town of Sweet Poke, Arkansas, on a Texas-bound bus with four mismatched suitcases, a newsroom job offer, and a promise to herself: never look back. Now, less than a decade later, she’s a top-rated talk show host, a celebrity news anchor, and fiancée to Houston’s star councilman. The future looks bright for Rae, and Sweet Poke is nothing more than a distant memory. But now that she’s reached the top, her ragtag family comes knocking. Mama Tee, the grandmother who raised her, calls with unwelcome family updates; and Shondella, her jealous older sister, guilts her into sending money. To Rae, nothing could be worse than an unexpected reunion with her over-the-top relatives. But when her picture-perfect life turns out to be an illusion, Rae's family calls her back to Sweet Poke and to the life she left behind. Can Rae let go of the pain of her childhood and open her heart to the healing that only faith and family can provide?
