January 2021 New Christmas Fiction

 More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.

Contemporary:

A Future for His Twins by Susanne Dietze -- Will these children get their greatest wish? (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin]) 

For the Love of Joy by Janet W. Ferguson -- When she’s suddenly injured with not a soul to help her or her son, Joy is forced to rely on the man who has the most reasons to hate her. (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published) 

An Unexpected Arrangement by Heidi McCahan -- He needed a fresh start, but twin babies weren’t part of the plan... (Contemporary Romance, Love Inspired [Harlequin]) 

  An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh -- For these two best friends, marriage could be their greatest test yet. (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin])

Historical:

All Through the Night by Tara Johnson -- When Joshua and Cadence unearth the workings of a secret society so vile, the course of their lives, and the war, could be altered forever. If they fight an enemy they cannot see, will the One who sees all show them the way in the darkest night? (Historical Romance from Tyndale House) 

Books Afloat by Delores Topliff -- Blaming herself for her childhood role in the Oklahoma farm truck accident that cost her grandfather’s life, Anne Mettles is determined to make her life count. Will she go it alone? Or will she team with the unlikely but (mostly) lovable characters? One is a saboteur, one an unlikely hero, and one, she discovers, is the man of her dreams. (Historical from Mantle Rock Publishing) 

Night Bird Calling by Cathy Gohlke -- With war brewing for the nation and for her newfound community, Lilliana must overcome a hard truth voiced by her young friend Celia: Wishing comes easy. Change don’t. (Historical from Tyndale House)

Mystery:

One for the Road by Mary Ellis -- Staying at an estranged relative’s B&B, Jill’s plan to uncover what makes the state’s bourbon tours so popular goes awry when she discovers a body at one of the distilleries and quickly becomes a suspect in a brutal murder. Can she navigate high-stakes bourbon rivalries, centuries-old family feuds and ill-fated romance to catch a killer? (Cozy Mystery from Severn House)

  Romantic Suspense: Texas Witness Threat by Cate Nolan -- What do you do when you know you witnessed a crime and no one believes you, but the killers are still coming for you? (Romantic Suspense from Love Inspired [Harlequin])

  Thriller/Suspense:

Every Good Plan by Urcelia Teixeira -- Good fortune was always his best friend. Until it became his enemy! Adam Cross is back in another gripping Christian Suspense that will have you strapped to your favorite reading chair until you turn the very last page! (Thriller/Suspense, Independently published)

Young Adult:

Heart of the Crown by Hannah Currie -- The last place Lady Wenderley Davis ever expected to find herself after swearing off princes forever was living in a palace with two of them. Even if it is only temporary. And she did agree to it. Kind of. Against her better judgment. (Young Adult from WhiteFire Publishing)