5 Christian Fiction Novels for Mother's Day

In honor of Mother's Day, I thought it'd be fun to put together a short list of books with influential mothers in it! Moms are some of the best characters in literature and in the books below, you'll find mothers that had a profound impact on the MCs or are the protagonists. Enjoy the books below and let them remind you how much moms can impact your life.

1 - An Unconventional Lady by Sarah E. Ladd

When renowned phrenologist Thomas Bauer comes to lecture at the annual conference hosted by her father's school, Ella Wilde is subjected to old memories surrounding her mother's mysterious death and actions. Skeptical of the speaker's credibility, she agrees to sneak her old friend Gabriel Rowe in so he can conduct his investigation of Bauer. But she isn't prepared for the boy she knew to be the handsome, determined solicitor he is now.

Gabriel at first acts out of interest for his client, but he soon digs deeper so he can help his old friend. As he probes into Bauer's claims and life, he finds more questions than answers. Can he discover what is really going on behind all the talk about head bumps, or will he and Ella be outwitted by a man who is willing to do anything to keep the truth hidden?

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2 - Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh

I know I've done this one before, but I love the story so much I had to include it again!

A year after her husband’s affair and their subsequent divorce, Claire is still spiraling downwards. Tired of being angry and living in the past, she decides to create a new life for herself. With the support of her adult daughter, Minnie, she moves to Chicago and as part of her new beginning she decides to try things that scare her. Then Minnie sets up a dating profile for her and Claire dives back into the dating game while her new friend Miles and Minnie collaborate to set her up with the most promising guys. But could her best match be the one who’s right in front of her?

Steam Level: 💋💋

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3 - Lizzy & Jane Rosie by Katherine Reay

Chef Elizabeth Hughes poured herself into her culinary skills and restaurant. But now she's burnt out and worse, her beloved restaurant is starting to suffer. When her older sister Jane is diagnosed with breast cancer, she takes a few weeks off to help her during chemotherapy. The tension that has existed between the sisters since their mother lost her battle with cancer explodes and each must face the conflict that arose during that time.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth finds a way to use her cooking skills for Jane and other cancer patients. While she dates a single dad named Nick, mends her relationship with Jane, and discovers joy in life again, the clock ticks closer to when she has to leave again. Will she choose to go back to her dream or embrace the new life she's found?

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4 - The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh

After an accident puts her in the hospital, Kelsey Worthington re-evaluates her life and wonders if she wants to continue her workaholic lifestyle. When she meets successful and lonely Georgina Tate, she sees who she will be if she continue down her current path. She switches gears and decides to start living life - and bring Georgina along for the ride. At first Georgina resists, but with Kelsey drags her into a summer of saying yes to new adventures, things they're scared of, and even love.

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5 - A Twist of Faith by Pepper Basham

Dr. Adelina Roseland has worked towards success in her field as a speech reductionist. She's less than thrilled when she's relegated to a tiny college in a small town. Reese Mitchell wants nothing to do with the stuck-up doctor who's renting a place on his family's farm. When she offers to help him polish his accent so he comes across as more credible for his business, he accepts begrudgingly. But soon their tentative relationship branches into something more. What Reese doesn't know is that Adelina's offer for help came from a wager made with her coworker. Will Adelina's actions drive an irreparable wedge between them or will the unlikely couple find a way to be together? The other books in the Mitchell Crossroads series are Chasing the Troublemaker and A Match for Emma.

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Which novels have your favorite mother figure? Tell me in the comments below!