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Grab a few of my books. Romance, Fantasy, YA–I like to try new things. Yes, most are still available at the ebook retailers, although some will be here exclusively, at least for now.

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These Christian fantasy books are slowly migrating to Dawnlight, about one a month until they’re all here. Get ready for adventure and danger as you dig into these character-driven, stand-alone books exploring the rich cultures and stories of Balia.

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Boys of Summer Series

Eleven guys stepping into adulthood, along with the eleven ladies who fall in love with them. Faith, danger, romance, and friendship. Christian college/new adult fiction. Click titles to see and download each book.

Courting the Clearwaters cover. A young couple stands together holding construction tools.

Loneliness felt safe…

College student Shawn Carpenter is new to Christianity, and when he finds himself surrounded by new people, new purposes, and especially a new girl, he has to decide whether to share his secrets and get involved or return to his old life of hiding and paying penance for past mistakes. 

Adventure, danger, romance…  Welcome to the Boys of Summer, a contemporary Christian series for teens and anyone who appreciates the challenges of stepping into adulthood.

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Yucatan Cowboy cover. A young man touching foreheads with a horseAll he wanted to do was ride some horses…

When Matt Tucker offered to lead horse rides at a Christian camp in Mexico to hide from a messy family life, he didn’t count on having to live with a team all summer.

Between his uncle who knows all his secrets, a guy who’s grieving, and a girl who instantly dislikes him, Matt wonders if it wouldn’t have been easier just to stay home. Christian fiction for teens and adults.

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He was on a journey of discovery and healing…

Since losing his mother four years ago, Eric Van der Haas has spent two weeks with his brother. This summer he finds himself thrown into an RV with said brother to deliver it across the country, joined by his best friend Samantha his angry cousin Brenda. Let the fighting begin.

The foursome faces miles of regrets, questions, and heartache, stretching across an entire country and half a decade. If God wants the Van der Haas family to heal, this is the place to do it. Or maybe they’ll all separate for good. Eric doesn’t care which happens, as long as this ridiculous summer finally ends.

But maybe God’s plan is for new beginnings…

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Measuring Up cover. A man looks distressed. A city in black and white is behind him.Friends call Tom Van der Haas the big brother to the world. He knows he’s a difficult person who struggles to keep friends at all, and it won’t be long before roommates Matt and Eric figure that out and walk away.

But this semester his friends will need him, and learning to see himself as his friends do could become a matter of life or death.

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All I Want for Christmas cover. Christmas theme with an IV-filled handDoes God visit the ICU on Christmas?

Unable to get home to the mountains for Christmas, Matt Tucker goes home with college roommate Tom Van der Haas for the holidays. Nothing goes as planned, and before the holiday season is over, Matt might have to say goodbye to someone he loves. 

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Wayfarer Beach cover. A couple dances by moonlight at the beach.Sand, sun, and a whole lot of trouble

Seth Roberts returns from Mexico broken, grieving, and alone, and he immediately offers to help Tom Van der Haas host a spring break week in Florida for teen girls.

He has no idea a bunch of girls, a little danger, and a mysterious homeless man can help get his life back on track.

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Salvaging Stephen cover. A couple sitting close reading a bookStephen is on the move…

Formerly-homeless Stephen Valentino has new roommates, a new job, maybe even a new girlfriend.

Unfortunately, a few secrets from his old life—some of them dangerous—could ruin it all. Christian romance for teens and adults.

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Waylaid cover. A young man sitting in a cabin window looking troubledIn a perfect world, Kee would only talk to horses…

Cherokee “Kee” Jones is no fan of Matt Tucker, but since they work together at the same horse ranch, they’re stuck together. Then Matt kidnaps Kee into his life, forcing him to face a few mistakes from his past and take a chance on a girl who won’t leave him alone.

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Who is Jake Branigan?

Jake grew up as a pastor’s kid, and he stayed out of trouble, respecting his dad’s position and what was expected of him. Now he’s living in an apartment and trying to put together an adult life, proud of his past and his family.

But after his dad makes epic mistakes, Jake has to figure out who the pastor’s kid is when his dad is no longer the pastor.

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Second Son cover. A young couple sitting together near a beach smilingTony is tired of living invisibly in his selfless big brother Shawn’s shadow. While Shawn works in ministry, Tony is making a mess of his own life.

The only people who see him are the girl across the street, whose issues are driving him crazy, and his best friend, who’s about to wreck Tony’s life. Maybe invisibility isn’t so bad.

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If the Sun cover. A young man hanging onto a rail in the wind with the sea in the backgroundTo Marley, nothing is scarier than caring…

Sent across the country for his own good by his mother, Marley finds himself caring for his older sister’s collection of children and trying to put together a life when he’s not sure he cares to see another day.

A group of Christians in his building seems to have answers, assuming Marley doesn’t screw it all up like he usually does.

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The Sekou Saga

Fantasy with a Christian worldview

The Swamp Books

Grow up. Fall in love. Avoid alligators.

Strains of Portomare

This fantasy series is a Dawnlight Library exclusive. Visit the series page for more information.

Straw Hats and Old Lace

Coming in 2025. Romance, mystery, and faith combine in this contemporary Christian series.

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Straw Hats and Old Lace

Eight Christian romance novellas. Seven high school girlfriends, all grown up. One old house and its mysteries. Coming in 2025.

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