I am not a romance reader at all. Too many times they are not realistic and I just hate that. However, this year I have gone through times, especially during summer and Christmas, when I needed something lighter. I chose some that I ended up loving, two of those were because of your recommendations. They were so much deeper in faith content and in romance than what I expected. Lulu's Cafe was one and My Hope Next Door was the other. SuSuIchc beautiful stories!! I have read 4 or 5 others from your list as well. I can absolutely see how you can hear God speaking to you through books like these. From some, I can see how to love people better, God's Way. From others, I can relate a faith aspect to my life because I have seen it played out in a story that I can envision in my own life. Nothing basic about seeing God and hearing him speak to us in every area of our lives, not just Sunday mornings! 😊❤
I tried Redeeming Love back in the day but wasn't super into it so I put it down….guess I'll have to give it another shot. Also reading Saty with Me right now and liking it a lot so far.
Have you’ve read “the mark of the Lyon” trilogy by Francine Rivers? I would put the first 2 books on my list- A Voice in the Wind & An Echo in the Darkness.
Hi. I get you. I am 45 and I've always wanted to be married and have children. It's been my dream since I was four years old. I still haven't met the right man. Everyone tells me to be happy without a husband, but it's really hard for me, since being married is all I've ever wanted in life. I'm trusting Jesus, though, leaning on Him and hoping that someday I will meet the man of my dreams. I won't give up if you won't, Oceana!
Beautiful! The Masterpiece was by far one of my favorite books. I bought it for my mother-in-law for Christmas. I always come to your channel to find more faith based books, however, I don’t think I’ve ever commented before. 😂
Redeeming Love brought so much hope to me in such a dark time for me! I was captivated by the story and I can’t believe it’s already been a year since the live and reading it for the first time!! ❤
My Stubborn heart is the first Christian romance I’ve ever read and it will always be my top favorite 🥹❤️ And it’s because of YOU!! Thank you Oceana!! Forever thankful I found your videos.
I love this video so much! Thank you for sharing. You have seriously impacted my reading journey in such a positive way and I’m so thankful! Don’t ever stop making YouTube videos☺️🫶🏼
I am so glad YouTube recommended this video! I just finished My Hope Next Door and it was incredible. Thank you so much for recommending it! One of the best romance books I’ve ever read
I am so excited that I came across your channel! You just totally shine out your faith & the love & saving grace of Jesus❣️I love finding new Christian fiction authors; thank you! I have been married to the one God gave me for 54 years & I love reading stories that have the theme of faith & friendship plus different real brokenness bringing two people together 🥰 The icing is when the book grows my own faith😊
I'm a romance author and a Christian, and I've always written stories that don't have sex scenes, but I have yet to write any truly "Christian romances." I have one in mind for the future though, so I'm trying to think about that more and also read some Christian romance, because I've honestly never really read a faith-based romance novel.
Loved your video 🙂 lots of great suggestions for books. It has me wondering why I've always thought Christian romance would be cringy or something, because these all sound great.
You are so tender hearted. I don’t think it makes you basic to feel that these books speak to you and help you. It’s very beautiful way of God speaking to your life in this way. 🌸
I’ve read Redeeming Love multiple times and have found nothing that comes close to it, it is my all time favorite book. It’s so beautiful. It was my first Christian book that I ever read. Ever since reading it I’ve tried finding others like it but have not so far that’s why I’m watching this video lol.
Edit: just got to your next two favorite books and My Stubborn Heart is also one that I’ve reread before and had read it right after Redeeming Love. That also is such an amazing book, you get to see how God works through things and how it may not make any sense to us but in the end it all comes together, and makes us stronger.
Please say a prayer for my mom’s 86 year old cousin, Christian author, Julie Walters of South Bend, Indiana. She’s not doing too well. She’s had falls and we ask for God to have mercy and guide her gently to His home. Her brother, Scott Hopper is fighting a battle with cancer so, he needs prayer, too. Julie’s husband, Clem is still living and is her rock and could always use our prayers, too! Thank you, God Bless! 😇
Thank you for making this video , I have read a lot of novels but I didn't know that Christian romance novel existed . I just finished reading 'Stubborn Heart ' by Becky Wade and I just feel so glad and happy after reading it. Thanks again !
Redeeming Love!!! Yassss!!! 👏👏👏👏👏
Love all these!! Added all the ones I haven't read to my list!!
Wow you really have a way of selling these books Oceana. I'm not even a big romance reader but now I really want to read most of these!
Need to read The Tutor’s Daughter. Awesome video! 👏🏻Let Jesus pick your spouse. Then you’ll make it through the hard times. ✝️
I am not a romance reader at all. Too many times they are not realistic and I just hate that. However, this year I have gone through times, especially during summer and Christmas, when I needed something lighter. I chose some that I ended up loving, two of those were because of your recommendations. They were so much deeper in faith content and in romance than what I expected. Lulu's Cafe was one and My Hope Next Door was the other. SuSuIchc beautiful stories!! I have read 4 or 5 others from your list as well. I can absolutely see how you can hear God speaking to you through books like these. From some, I can see how to love people better, God's Way. From others, I can relate a faith aspect to my life because I have seen it played out in a story that I can envision in my own life. Nothing basic about seeing God and hearing him speak to us in every area of our lives, not just Sunday mornings! 😊❤
I tried Redeeming Love back in the day but wasn't super into it so I put it down….guess I'll have to give it another shot. Also reading Saty with Me right now and liking it a lot so far.
I love how you described your love of Christian romance. 🥰♥️
Have you’ve read “the mark of the Lyon” trilogy by Francine Rivers? I would put the first 2 books on my list- A Voice in the Wind & An Echo in the Darkness.
I love the Masterpiece!
Hi. I get you. I am 45 and I've always wanted to be married and have children. It's been my dream since I was four years old. I still haven't met the right man. Everyone tells me to be happy without a husband, but it's really hard for me, since being married is all I've ever wanted in life. I'm trusting Jesus, though, leaning on Him and hoping that someday I will meet the man of my dreams. I won't give up if you won't, Oceana!
Beautiful! The Masterpiece was by far one of my favorite books. I bought it for my mother-in-law for Christmas. I always come to your channel to find more faith based books, however, I don’t think I’ve ever commented before. 😂
Great recommendations! The Blizzard Bride by Susanne Dietze very good!
I love these kinds of videos!!!! I haven't read most of these.
Thank you for the recommendation 🤗 Will binge read them for inspiration 😍 since I am also writing a Christian novel
Redeeming Love brought so much hope to me in such a dark time for me! I was captivated by the story and I can’t believe it’s already been a year since the live and reading it for the first time!! ❤
My Stubborn heart is the first Christian romance I’ve ever read and it will always be my top favorite 🥹❤️
And it’s because of YOU!! Thank you Oceana!! Forever thankful I found your videos.
I read my foolish hearts months ago! It’s was so good. But my anxiety has been really bad lately and I feel like I should reread it!
My favorite is also Redeeming Love. The others look good. I need to read more Becky Wade.
I felt the same way about Redeeming Love!!
I love this video so much! Thank you for sharing. You have seriously impacted my reading journey in such a positive way and I’m so thankful! Don’t ever stop making YouTube videos☺️🫶🏼
Redeeming Love, my all time favorite.
I've only read Redeeming Love and The Silent Governess 😅. But some of these are on my tbr for this year.
Love your recommendations🥰
Love your heart!
Also, I just ordered My stubborn Heart been wanting to read that for awhile 🥰
I am so glad YouTube recommended this video! I just finished My Hope Next Door and it was incredible. Thank you so much for recommending it! One of the best romance books I’ve ever read
I am so excited that I came across your channel! You just totally shine out your faith & the love & saving grace of Jesus❣️I love finding new Christian fiction authors; thank you! I have been married to the one God gave me for 54 years & I love reading stories that have the theme of faith & friendship plus different real brokenness bringing two people together 🥰 The icing is when the book grows my own faith😊
I like gge books you share on your channel. I made a list of these. Thanks for sharing! 🙏👏
It looks like My Foolish Heart is part of a series– do you have to read the others?
Omg I *have to read My Stubborn Heart; that sounds so good!
Hi thanks much and I would also recommend t.k chapin books. Anither one of my favorite is " the uwanted assistant by evangeline kelly
Love all the books dress but I’ve been looking for some clean good Christian books
So glad to find your channel! I am a Christian too and staying my booktube journey! And I LOVE REDEEMING LOVE!! Have you seen the movie???
❤️📚🙏❤️
I love your vidios
I'm a romance author and a Christian, and I've always written stories that don't have sex scenes, but I have yet to write any truly "Christian romances." I have one in mind for the future though, so I'm trying to think about that more and also read some Christian romance, because I've honestly never really read a faith-based romance novel.
Loved your video 🙂 lots of great suggestions for books. It has me wondering why I've always thought Christian romance would be cringy or something, because these all sound great.
You are so tender hearted. I don’t think it makes you basic to feel that these books speak to you and help you. It’s very beautiful way of God speaking to your life in this way. 🌸
I'm reading Redeeming Love right now, and I absolutely love it ❤
I have just finished My Stubborn Heart, it was beautiful! The next one will be My Hope Next Door. Thank you for the recommendation.
Redeeming Love is the BEST! Have you seen the movie?? Just as good, perhaps a little better
Jesus is coming soon pls be ready❤ God bless❤
I can't wait to read some of these books you've mentioned!!! Thanks!
I’ve read Redeeming Love multiple times and have found nothing that comes close to it, it is my all time favorite book. It’s so beautiful. It was my first Christian book that I ever read. Ever since reading it I’ve tried finding others like it but have not so far that’s why I’m watching this video lol.
Edit: just got to your next two favorite books and My Stubborn Heart is also one that I’ve reread before and had read it right after Redeeming Love. That also is such an amazing book, you get to see how God works through things and how it may not make any sense to us but in the end it all comes together, and makes us stronger.
Please say a prayer for my mom’s 86 year old cousin, Christian author, Julie Walters of South Bend, Indiana. She’s not doing too well. She’s had falls and we ask for God to have mercy and guide her gently to His home. Her brother, Scott Hopper is fighting a battle with cancer so, he needs prayer, too. Julie’s husband, Clem is still living and is her rock and could always use our prayers, too! Thank you, God Bless! 😇
I ordered “stay with me” off eBay, it will come in next week, BUT I am about to listen to “My Stubborn Heart” on audiobook right now 😍
I loved loved loved The Masterpiece. What is a simple book?
Hi, I love your videos. It’s helped me out with finding books. Have you read “Memory Lane by Becky wade”?
Hey there! As a no spice audiobook narrator I'm so grateful for your content! Wonderful recommendations!
Thank you for making this video , I have read a lot of novels but I didn't know that Christian romance novel existed . I just finished reading 'Stubborn Heart ' by Becky Wade and I just feel so glad and happy after reading it. Thanks again !