December 2025 New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
Key’s Secret by Jennifer Arrington and Albrey Arrington -- A strange blue envelope greets the kids of Coral Canal right before Labor Day weekend. Inside it contains a riddle and a set of instructions. Nobody, not even their parents, seems to know who sent the riddle, and the children only have five days to solve it and send photographic proof. (Children’s/Middle Grade, Independently Published)
An Unexpected Texas Reunion by Heidi Main -- After a traumatic experience, Brenna Park hopes that leading a youth summer camp with her emotional support dog, Lulu, will help ease her back into her life. Only, she didn’t expect to be sharing the responsibility with the man she left behind a decade ago. (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired [Harlequin])
Not Exactly Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller -- What happens when history teacher Olivia Bennett travels to an English village and encounters a surly gardener at the nearby ailing Hartbury Hall? Can she find a way to thaw his heart and restore the Hall's fortunes? (Contemporary Romance from Barbour Publishing)
The Gift of Mercy by Rena Bell Yeager -- He’s the new wrangler, with a lot to lose. She’s the boss’s sister, with everything to gain. Will he win her love or lose it all – again? (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)
Christmas Wishes by Carmen Peone -- They are so close… Can Christmas Dreams Come True? With conflicting dreams, and a wedding countdown ticking, can their love survive the season? (Contemporary Romance Novella from Iron Stream Media)
Every Voice Heard by Sarah Hanks, N.Y. Dunlap, and D.T. Powell -- Three novellas about Church hurt and abuse. (General Contemporary, Independently Published)
Courting Love: Three-in-One Collection by Jodie Wolfe -- Courting the Love sisters should be easy. With their surname, they should be primed for romance. But the three men tasked with wooing them have their hands full. (Historical Romance, Independently Published)
A Christmas to Remember by Penny Zeller -- He's running from his past. She's seeking a better future. Love in Time is a tender love story that reminds us that God's timing is always perfect. (Historical Romance from Maplebrook Publishing)
Love in Time by Penny Zeller -- When Otis MacCallum agrees to deliver much-needed food and medicine to the remote town of Hawthorne, Montana, he knows there's a real possibility he'll again see the woman who broke his heart. Belinda Finnigan had reasons for declining Otis's proposal, but it still hasn't lessened the pain of losing his friendship. When Otis arrives on her doorstep one wintry December day with food and medicine in hand, can two broken hearts be reconciled? Will theirs be a Christmas to remember? (Historical Romance from Maplebrook Publishing)
Mine by Sami A. Abrams -- Escaping her past…means risking everything to stop a twisted obsession. (Romantic Suspense, Independently Published)
A Killer in Texas by Jessica R. Patch -- In the search for a murderer, the hunter becomes the prey… While guarding a person of interest in several homicides, bodyguard Libby Winters is attacked by the real serial killer. The Eye, as he’s known, has been stalking her for the past two months, and now he’s ready to make his next move. Determined not to repeat past mistakes, protection specialist Axel Spears vows to keep his partner safe and take down the man who murdered his wife. (Romantic Suspense from Love Inspired Suspense [Harlequin])
Hooked by Stephanie Sanders -- What begins as a family trip to the Outer Banks spirals into fear as a stalker emerges from the shadows, forcing Lexi Martin to face her anxiety, navigate a complicated secret relationship, and find her way back to a faith she's long abandoned. (Romantic Suspense, Independently Published)
Reyuul’s Redemption by David Liberto -- Joern was once the Scourge of Cordiae—a reyuul whose dark magic was so terrifying that the god, Lohem, forged new weapons to stop him. After 400 years of evil, Joern's now a deformed cleric confessing his sins before the very people he once terrorized. (Speculative Fiction/High Fantasy, Independently Published)
Plus check out these recent additions to Fiction Finder published within the past month: The Prodigal by L.D. Baldwin -- Frank Martin searches for his estranged son while confronting his own war with God. (Historical Mystery) Mail-Order Duchess by Misty M. Beller -- A marriage born of duty. A love neither expected. (Historical Romance) Fields of Shadow and Glory: 1863 by Elizabeth Ann Boyles -- Held captive in the shadows of the American Civil War, Tom, Terry, and Sara must exercise faith and courage if they are ever to arrive at their journey's end. (Historical Romance) The Basement Angel by LeeAnn Christian -- A desperate man and a curious young girl form an unlikely friendship within the walls of a forbidden basement. (Contemporary Suspense) The Songbird and the Surveyor by Denise Farnsworth -- A marriage of protection. A past full of pain. In Georgia's wild gold country, love might strike when it's least expected. (Historical Romance) Charlie’s Trip by David Hollenstein -- He needs to prove his innocence, save his marriage, and definitely wants to find a way back into God's embrace. (Biblical Suspense)
Washington Island Romance Series: Boxed Set by Annette M. Irby -- This set includes Finding Love in Friday Harbor, Washington; Finding Love on Bainbridge Island, Washington; and Finding Love on Whidbey Island, Washington. (Contemporary Romance)
Even in This by Dianna Lanser -- With a chance at first love and a recording contract pending, sixteen-year-old Miah Brennan stands on the riverbank of her future, awaiting permission to jump in. Weeks before 9/11, tragedy strikes in cruel succession, destroying her future and forcing her to make impossible choices. (General Contemporary) Irish Rose Orphans’ Christmas by Susan G. Mathis -- This heartwarming prequel sets the stage for the upcoming Irish Rose Orphans: A Thousand Islands Gilded Age Series, where seven spirited young women serve the islands’ elite! (General Historical) A Place to Belong: Josephine’s Story by Heidi Gray McGill -- A wounded Civil War veteran. An unwed mother with nowhere left to turn. In a town full of second chances, will a marriage of convenience become the love story neither dared hope for? (Historical Romance) Haven for Love by Naomi Musch -- A corporate marketer and camp owner find unexpected connection, while a landscaper and teacher navigate faith and forgiveness. (Contemporary Romance) Dangerous Shadows by Gail Pallotta -- A horrifying assault, a stalker, and a murdered gambler -- is it possible to put the pieces together in Dangerous Shadows? (Romantic Suspense) A Thorn in Winter’s Grasp by Davalynn Spencer -- She deceived them. They love her. Is there hope for forgiveness by Christmas? (Contemporary Romance) Fireman’s Lesson in Love by Mishael Austin Witty -- A burned-out teacher and a smitten firefighter must uncover the truth behind a deadly arson before it destroys their nascent love. (Romantic Suspense)
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