9 Best Christian Fiction I Love

Here’s a list of nine of the best Christian fiction novels I love. And you might love them, too!
As a little girl, I often exited the library doors with a cradled stack of 15-20 books teetering. I LOVED books! Still do. But back then, I didn’t know about Christian fiction.
What are some of the Best Christian Fiction Books to Read?
You’re here, so maybe you love clean reads with a hint or deep dollop of inspirational faith, too? Although my list of beloved stories runs LONG, I picked out a few that left a memorable mark. (There’ll likely be another list, because it’s impossible to include all of them here.) They jockey for top spot on my best Christian fiction list.
Grab this book list to peruse and read through this year. You might find a few titles for your TBR list. Maybe a new favorite Christian author, too.
(And hey, if you love the book, don’t forget to leave an Amazon or GoodReads review for the author. It’s a free way to help them and get the word out.)
Here are the 9 Christian Fiction Books I Love – and You Might Love ‘Em, Too
Nicole Deese

The Words We Lost
By Nicole Deese / Bethany House
After Ingrid Erikson jeopardizes her career, she fearsher future will remain irrevocably broken. But when the man who shattered her belief in happily-ever-afters offer her a sealed envelope from her late best friend, Ingrid is sent on a hunt for a hidden manuscript and must confront her past before she can find the healing she’s been after.
TI Lowe

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Under the Magnolias, Softover By T.I. Lowe Barely a teenager when her mother died, Austin was left to care for six siblings—and a father who retreated into his own darkness. Growing up on their farm was tough. Just when she glimpses a possible future with Vance Cumberland, Austin’s father reveals an explosive family secret. Will she finally find freedom in the truth? 384 pages, softcover from Tyndale. |
Tammy L. Gray

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Love and a Little White Lie, #1 By Tammy L. Gray |
Becky Wade

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Stay with Me, #1 |
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What Is a Good Christian Book Series to Read
If you’re in it for the long haul, try Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter series. I’ve lost count how many books were spawned from this family, but it’s many. There’s even a television show now, too. Fame, listed below is my favorite, but nearly all could fit the label.
As a side note, all of the above books run in a series as well. I highly recommend them.
Karen Kingsbury

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Fame, Firstborn Series #1 (rpkgd) By Karen Kingsbury |
Who Is the Most Famous Christian Writer
I’m a hard believer that that most famous Christian writer is the one you love most–or maybe most at the time. The authors and books on this list represent that for me, but I suspect they have high book sales, too, as others have mentioned their love on sites such as GoodReads. (I find many new reads there, by the way.)
Above are titles loved by many. Below are more. Read on, friend.
Francine Rivers

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The Masterpiece, softcover |
Charles Martin

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Long Way Gone |
Denise Hunter

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Love, Unscripted By Denise Hunter / Thomas Nelson Fiction When Chloe can’t find her perfect man, she writes a book to create him and receives a movie contract! Notorious Hollywood playboy Liam gets the lead, but he comes with a twist: Chloe must save his reputation by pretending to be his real-life girlfriend. Will this bargain prove to be more trouble than either could imagine? |
Sara Brunsvold

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The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip By Sara Brunsvold Aidyn Kelley is talented, ambitious, and ready for far more serious assignments than the “fluff pieces” she’s been getting as a cub reporter for the Kansas City Star. When she’s asked to write the obituary of an “unremarkable” septuagenarian who’s just entered hospice care, she balks. But spirited Clara Kip may teach her a thing or two! 368 pages, softcover from Revell. |
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