We’re ringing in the new year with four historical releases from acclaimed authors! If you’re looking to use a Christmas gift card or just need a cozy read to cuddle up with, we’ve got some fantastic books this January for you to check out. Her Darling Mr. Day by Grace Hitchcock A very public jilting has Theodore Day fleeing the ballrooms of New York to focus on building his family’s luxury steamboat business in New Orleans and beating out his brother to be next in charge. But he can’t escape the Southern belles’ notice, nor Flora Wingfield, who is determined to win his attention. To Treasure ..read more

Readers, if you’re looking for last-minute Christmas gifts for friends and family—or if you want to add a couple extras to your Christmas list—we have three new releases that you’ll want to check out! The Finder of Forgotten Things by Sarah Loudin Thomas Plot Summary: After promising a town he’d find them water and then failing, Sullivan Harris is on the run; but he grows uneasy when one success makes folks ask him to find other things–like missing items or sons. When men are killed digging the Hawks Nest Tunnel, Sully is compelled to help, and it becomes the catalyst for finding what even he ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving, readers! Today, as we number our blessings, we are grateful for so many undeserved gifts. Here are just a few of them: 1. Books in all formats I know readers have very strong opinions on whether print books are better than ebooks, and if listening to audiobooks even counts as reading. But how wonderful is it that we have the ability to read no matter what we’re doing. Going on a vacation and want to bring multiple books? You can bring all the books you want on your phone, Nook, or Kindle! Planning on taking a road trip across the country or want something to listen to whil ..read more

Readers, if you’re looking for some beautiful books, we have four new releases for you! With breathtaking settings, page-turning plots, and characters you’ll want to cheer for, these are perfect for your reading list or Christmas gift list. After She Falls by Carmen Schober Plot Summary: After an abusive relationship derails her plans, Adri Rivera struggles to regain her independence and achieve her dream of becoming an MMA fighter. She gets a second chance, but the man who offers it to her is Max Lyons, her former training partner, whom she left heartbroken years before. As she fights for he ..read more

If you’re coming to this post looking for covers featuring autumnal beauty, sweaters, and warm drinks…sorry to disappoint! Today we’re actually talking about Bethany House books with the word “fall” (or a form of the word) in the title. We’ve got such a variety of genres here. Why not enjoy a fall book this month? You can click on each cover below to read an excerpt. Night Fall by Nancy Mehl Plot Summary: When authorities contact the FBI about bodies found on freight trains—all killed the same way—Alex Donovan is forced to confront her troubled past when she recognizes the graffiti messages t ..read more

Hello dear readers! Rachael here! You may have seen my blog post back in May where I talked about writing the synopsis on the back of our books. I’ve returned to talk about another intriguing responsibility that I have as the company’s copywriter. . . . If you grab almost any Bethany House book and flip to the last few pages, you will find book recommendations—or as we call them, the back-of-book ads (BOBs for short). Nearly a year before our books release—before I write the back cover copy and often before the book is even written—our marketing team works with our authors to write a ..read more

Welcome to October, readers! We can’t wait to show off our list of new novels this month…as well as their lovely covers, hinting at the stories inside. We hope that you’re intrigued enough to check them out and read the first chapters by clicking on the covers. A Flicker of Light by Katie Powner Plot Summary: Widower Mitch Jensen is at a loss with how to handle his mother’s odd, forgetful behaviors, as well as his daughter’s sudden return home and unexpected life choices. Little does he know Grandma June has long been keeping a secret about her past–but if she doesn’t tell the truth about it ..read more

Since it’s Sunday, we’ll be continuing the Bethany House Fiction tradition of taking time to pray for authors who have new releases coming out this month. I’m Amy Lokkesmoe, the fiction publicist here, and I’m thankful for all of the readers who show their support for our authors in the way that matters most: by praying for them. To read more about the reasons behind this time of prayer, go to this post. Authors with Books Releasing in October: Mary Connealy Jody Hedlund Tracie Peterson Katie Powner Kimberley Woodhouse Verse of the Month: Feel free to use the text of this verse to guide your ..read more

A reader submitted this question to our Ask Bethany House survey, “I know you all do a lot of videos on the design part of your covers, but can you tell me more about the process for choosing a model or costume (especially for historical novels)?” This is actually a question I don’t know how to answer! So instead of making things up, I sent it to Kristen Larson, who handles this area. I threw in a few bonus questions about cover design logistics too, mainly because I wanted to know them. Kristen Larson is the Assistant Art Director for Bethany House Publishers and Chosen Books. Among a myriad ..read more

Earlier this month, several Bethany House authors won the 2021 Carol Awards, awarded by the American Christian Fiction Writers. We always love celebrating our books…and giving them away to readers is fun too. Read a little about each one so you’ll know which you want to choose if you win, then find entry directions at the end of the post. Dead End by Nancy Mehl Mystery/Suspense Winner Plot Summary: When multiple corpses are found, their remains point to a serial killer with a familiar MO but who’s been in prison for over twenty years–Special Agent Kaely Quinn’s father. In order to prevent mor ..read more