Top Ten Tuesday - In the Mood for Christian Fiction

This weekly frenzy of listing is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

I read a wide variety of genres, which I definitely enjoy doing. But sometimes that means I end up reading a lot of books with swearing or not-so-great actions or topics. That's when I escape to a genre that I know will be safe, and will uplift and refresh me for awhile - Christian fiction. The books on this list are ones that I've read and enjoyed and certainly recommend.

Glamorous Illusions by Lisa Tawn Bergren (The first book in a trilogy that follows a poor girl that suddenly discovers she's an heiress as she goes on the Grand Tour of Europe.)
A Passion Most Pure by Julie Lessman (A beautiful love story full of faith and twists and turns.)
Chateau of Echoes by Siri Mitchell (A castle in France and a grouchy American writer turn out to be the perfect recipe.)
Song of Redemption by Lynn Austin (Biblical fiction about King Hezekiah. This is actually the second book in a five-book series, but it was my favorite because of the faith Hezekiah showed.)

House of Living Stones by Katie Schuermann (This book was pitch-perfect as far as life in a church in a small Midwestern town is concerned.)
​A Skeleton in God's Closet by Paul Maier (A Christian thriller - what would happen if an archaeologist uncovered the bones of Jesus?)
​Pretense by Lori Wick (I have read this book at least ten times since I discovered it in high school. At least. Probably more.)
Words Spoken True by Ann Gabhart (I have always loved stories of journalists, and this book set in 1855 Louisville is no exception.)