About Christy Brunke

Welcome, friends! I’m blessed to be a mom, a pastor’s wife, and the bestselling author of the fictional book, Snow out of Season. But my greatest claim to fame comes from being a child of the King. Because of that, I’m passionate about my family, unborn children, and God-written love stories. Though I used to live in China, now I love serving in ministry here in Maryland. Praying you’ll be blessed as you read my blogs, my story, and my award-winning novel!

Gift Ideas for Moms: Historical Romances

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Christy Brunke

Looking for gift ideas for moms? Check out these new novels! Just click on the book cover to order!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas Her Motherhood Wish novel

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This post contains affiliate links. If you order one of my gift ideas for moms through the book cover, I may earn a commission to help support this site—at no cost to you.

Her Motherhood Wish by Keli Gwyn

En route to the Double T Orphanage to work on its expansion, carpenter Chip Evans and Caroline Hunt discover two orphaned children—and become their caregivers. But Chip’s determined not to let himself get too attached to the children who just lost their widowed father…or to the lovely woman helping him care for them. Especially since Callie and the little ones just don’t fit into his detailed plans for the future. Callie can’t help but fall in love with the orphans, and despite her better judgment, she’s falling for Chip, too. Her dreams of being a wife and mother were not quite like this. But Callie believes a plan bigger than Chip’s brought them all together…and now she just has to help him see it, too.

Desert Moon & Honor Bound by Susan Page Davis and Colleen L. Reece

Desert Moon historical romance by Susan Page Davis

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Enjoy an Old West romance adventure from author Susan Page Davis. Julia Newman looked forward to moving home to Arizona, then she got word that her mother has died and Julie’s stagecoach is robbed. If that wasn’t enough, the first person she sees in town is Adam Scott—the man she always loved but could never have—and now he is accusing her brother of criminal activity. Also includes a bonus historical romance, Honor Bound by Colleen L. Reece.

Gift Ideas for Moms A Stolen Heart novel

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A Stolen Heart by Amanda Cabot

From afar, Cimarron Creek seems like an idyllic town tucked in the Texas Hill Country. But when former schoolteacher Lydia Crawford steps onto its dusty streets in 1880, she finds a town with a deep-seated resentment of Northerners–like her. Lydia won’t let that get her down, though. All will be well when she’s reunited with her fiancé. But when she discovers he has disappeared–and that he left behind a pregnant wife–Lydia is at a loss about what to do next. The handsome sheriff urges her to trust him, but can she trust anyone in this town where secrets are as prevalent as bluebonnets in spring?

The Planter’s Daughter by Michelle Shocklee

Gift Ideas for Moms The Planter's Daughter novel

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When her father’s Texas cotton plantation faces bankruptcy, Adella must choose between the man who can save her family’s land and the man who can save her!

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A Rocky Mountain Romance by Misty M. Beller

When Zeche takes shelter from a blizzard in a remote cabin, he doesn’t expect to find a beautiful woman and her father, a disturbed Civil War veteran. Zeche’s instincts tell him Greta is endangered and he should stay and protect her, but his own presence aggravates her father’s condition. With a dangerous snowstorm outside and growing hostilities inside, can he find a way to keep them all safe from harm? Or will it be to the detriment of his heart?

My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains: Carmela’s Quandary by Susan Page Davis

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Experience the Wild West as Carmela seeks freedom of body and soul. Forced for years by her uncle to pose as a survivor of an Indian kidnapping so he can profit on the speaker circuit, she longs to end the lies. On a stagecoach in Arizona Territory, Carmela and her uncle are fellow passengers with a deputy US marshal and his handcuffed prisoner. When the stage is attacked, will Carmela’s wish come true, or will she forever be branded by her past?

When Tides Turn by Sarah Sundin

When Quintessa Beaumont learns the US Navy has established the WAVES program for women, she enlists, eager to throw off her frivolous ways and contribute to the war effort. Lt. Dan Avery employs his skills in antisubmarine warfare to fight U-boats at the peak of the Battle of the Atlantic, but the last thing he wants to see on his radar is fun-loving Tess. As Dan and Tess work together in Boston, the changes in Tess challenge his notions–and his heart.

Want more historical romance gift ideas for moms? Read my review of A Lady in Disguise by bestselling author Sandra Byrd. Just click here!

Novels with Danger at Every Turn

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Christy Brunke

Love novels with danger at every turn? (Tweet that!) Check out these new Christian fiction releases! Want to order one? Just click on the book cover! (This post contains affiliate links. As a result, if you buy something through one, I may earn a commission to help support this site—at no cost to you.)

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Raging Storm by Vannetta Chapman

When a massive solar flare wiped out all modern technology across the globe, the small town of Abney, Texas, was thrown into chaos. Shelby Sparks and her diabetic teenage son, Carter, have found refuge, but Shelby knows Carter can’t survive without insulin–and Shelby will risk her life traveling to Austin to make sure he gets it.

Shelby’s best friend and high school sweetheart, Max Berkman, won’t let her make the journey alone. Together, they reach the capital–only to discover that Austin has turned into an urban nightmare on the brink of anarchy. Now the only thing more uncertain than finding what they need is the hope of making it out of the city alive. (Thriller/Suspense from Harvest House Publishers)

Time Search by Danele J. Rotharmel

While the TEMCO staff searches for clues to unravel the mystery of his real name, their enemy is lurking in the shadows searching for his targets–it’s anyone’s guess whose search will be completed first! (Speculative/Time Travel Fiction from Prism Book Group)

Long Time Gone by Mary Connealy

Rancher Justin Boden is normally an unshakable and rugged man, but with his brother, Cole, shot and in mortal danger, even a tough man faces doubts. And it doesn’t help that Angie DuPree, the assistant to the doctor trying to save Cole, is as distracting a woman as Justin ever laid eyes on. With her and the doc’s timely skills, Cole looks to be on the mend, and Justin and the rest of the Bodens can turn their attention back to the dangers facing them. It’s clear now that everything that’s occurred is part of a much bigger plot that could date back to a decades-old secret. Can they uncover all the pieces before danger closes in on them, or is the threat to the ranch even bigger than any of the Bodens could imagine? (Western Romance from Bethany House [Baker])

Want more novels with danger at every turn? Click here!

Bless a Writer: Ten Ways to Celebrate Wordsmiths

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Christy Brunke

Want to know how to support, celebrate, or cheer on the wordsmiths in your life? (Tweet that!) I usually blog about authors, novels, and social issues. But this Saturday’s my birthday, so I’m going to be bold and tell you how to bless a writer.

Bless a Writer: 10 Ways to Celebrate Wordsmiths

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Don’t worry—nine of the gifts won’t cost you anything but time. Of course, time is precious in our busy lives, so I’ll treasure whichever of these presents you choose to give.

But I didn’t create this list of ways to bless a writer just for my own benefit. I pray it will also inspire you to bless other bloggers, journalists, and novelists.

Writers, feel free (encouraged even!) to share this list today, on your birthdays, or both.

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“Like” (or “love!”) our blogs and articles on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media.

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Better yet, comment on them on our websites, social media, or both.

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Even better, share our blogs on your own page or someone else’s, preferably with a sentence or two of your own. (Posted links that include your thoughts get read more than lonely links.)

bless a writer through Facebook likes and shares

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Subscribe to our blogs. (You can subscribe to mine here.)

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If your library doesn’t already carry our book, ask your librarian to order a copy. (Without me doing anything, Snow Out of Season is already in 92 branches in three countries! Could we get it up to 100 by the end of this month?)

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Tell someone how much you liked our novel (assuming you did, of course). If you’d like free bookmarks to give out as you do, just ask. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to sell books.

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Buy a copy of our book for yourself or a loved one. (Don’t forget Mother’s Day is coming up!)

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If you have your own website or write for someone else’s, interview us or review our book.

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Finally, if you read and liked our novel, write a review on Goodreads or Amazon. Even if you just have time to type up a sentence or two, you’ll make our day plus draw more readers to our writing.

If you do one or more of the things listed above for me or another author, let me know in the comments.

Thank you so much for all your support!!!

Biblical Fiction That Brings the Bible to Life

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Christy Brunke

Love novels that bring the Bible to life? (Tweet that!) Check out these new Biblical fiction books! Want to order one? Just click on the book cover! (This post contains affiliate links. As a result, if you buy something through one, I may earn a commission to help support this site—at no cost to you.)

Redeeming Grace: Biblical Fiction by Jill Eileen Smith

When famine visits Bethlehem, Boaz holds out hope for rain while his relative Elimelech moves his wife Naomi and their sons to Moab. For a while, it appears the Lord is blessing Elimelech’s family, and his sons marry two lovely Moabite women.

But calamities strike, one after another, leaving Naomi alone in a foreign land with only her childless daughters-in-law for comfort. When news reaches Naomi that the famine in Bethlehem has lifted, only Ruth will hazard the journey to her mother-in-law’s homeland.

Destitute and downhearted, Naomi resigns herself to a life of bitter poverty, but Ruth holds out hope for a better future. And Boaz may be the one God has chosen to provide it. (Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group)

Building Benjamin: Biblical Romance by Barbara M. Britton

Naomi desires to dance well enough to catch the eye of a wealthy landowner. Her father needs a substantial bride price due to the deaths of her brothers at the hands of the tribe of Benjamin.

But when Benjamites raid the Ephraimite feast and capture young girls, Naomi is bound and carried from her home by Eliab, a troubled shepherd who needs a wife. As Naomi awaits rescue, she finds Eliab has a strong faith in God and a just reason for abducting her. A reason that affects all the tribes of Israel.

The future of the tribe of Benjamin hangs in the balance, but if Naomi follows her heart and stays with Eliab to rebuild his lineage, she must forfeit her family and become a traitor to her own tribe. (Harbourlight Books [Pelican])

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Stories That Tackle Hard Subjects

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Christy Brunke

Love stories that tackle hard subjects? (Tweet that!) Check out these novels about politics, racism and endangered children! Does one intrigue you? Just click on the book cover to order! (This post contains affiliate links. As a result, if you buy something through one, I may earn a commission to help support this site—at no cost to you.)

The Secret Heart by Marie Wells Coutu

After a whirlwind romance, beautiful Shawna Moore marries Hunter Wilson, the governor of Tennessee. Now, she wonders if the governor ever loved her or only hoped to avoid a scandal.

In this modern re-imagining of the biblical story of Bathsheba and King David, an investigative reporter is asking questions–the wedding took place only six weeks following the death of Shawna’s first husband in Iraq.

If he discovers the truth about Shawna’s baby, Hunter’s chances for reelection, as well as Shawna’s reputation, will be ruined. But keeping their secret is destroying their marriage. Will Hunter’s choice mean the end of his political career or his family? (General Fiction from Write Integrity Press)

Baggage Claim by Cathe Swanson

When Ben Taylor, widower and single dad, gets caught up in a dangerous insurance fraud network, he has to learn to take a stand for right – and make a leap of faith: can he trust his nanny – who isn’t quite what she appears to be – and his newly-discovered biological father to hide and protect his four young children? (General Fiction, Independently Published)

Home at Last by Deborah Raney

All her life, Shayla Michaels, owner of the Coffee’s On bakery, has felt as if she straddled two worlds.

Her mother’s white family labeled her African American father with names Shayla didn’t repeat in polite–well, in any company. Her father’s family disapproved as well, though they eventually embraced Shayla as their own.

After the death of her mother, and her brother Jerry’s incarceration, life has left Shayla’s father bitter, her niece, Portia, an orphan, and Shayla responsible for them all. She knows God loves them all, but why couldn’t people accept each other for what was on the inside? For their hearts?

Everything changes one icy morning when Portia runs into the street and Link Whitman nearly hits her with his pickup. Soon he is falling in love with Shayla. Can they overcome society’s view of their differences and find true love? (General Fiction from Abingdon Press)

Want more stories that tackle hard subjects? Check out my award-winning novel, Snow Out of Season. You can read an excerpt here!