by Jayna Baas | Jan 16, 2025 | Book Reviews
Plenty of drama, villainy, and heroism, plus some subtle spiritual applications. Note: Secular author. My rating: ★★★★☆ Thanks to a Christmas gift, this is the second time I’ve experienced this return to the intriguing world of Sir Percy and Marguerite. The...
by Jayna Baas | Jan 6, 2025 | Book Talk
Three essential elements that aren’t as obvious as they seem • Christian historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, and it’s popular with many other readers as well. Maybe you’re one of them—or will be after reading this! But even though the genre sounds...
by Jayna Baas | Dec 4, 2024 | Book Reviews
A short and sweet story with a vintage flair and plenty of gentle Christmas spirit. My rating: ★★★★★ A sweet, gentle story set in the aftermath of WWII, this book has just the right blend of characters, plot, and barely-there romance. It’s not exactly a...
by Jayna Baas | Nov 18, 2024 | Book Reviews
Faith, romance, and international intrigue at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. My rating: ★★★★☆ In a lot of ways, this was a fairly typical Christian historical romance. It delivered what I was looking for—not a breathtaking read, but a satisfying story. However,...
by Jayna Baas | Oct 14, 2024 | Book Reviews
Courage and sacrifice meet in an unfamiliar part of WWII. My rating: ★★★★☆ Germany, England, Russia, Japan—I know all the familiar areas of the WWII maps. But Denmark? Not so much. Reading the author’s note made this book all the more interesting. The...