18 books like Stars in the Grass

What to read after Stars in the Grass — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Eden Hill Bill Higgs · 2016 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Nothing seems to change in Eden Hill, Kentucky, and that's just fine with Virgil T. Osgood. He's been content to raise his family and run the only service station in town. But when a new station is set to open right across the road from Virgil's pumps, he suddenly faces obstacles in his career, his marriage, and his self-worth that he's never even dreamed of.Cornelius Alexander wants his new… Shares: Religious Fiction, Christian Fiction

The transfiguration of Miss Philura Florence Morse Kingsley · 1901 · 80p · ≈ 2h · Challenging Miss Philura is a plain woman who attends a lecture on 'metaphysical philosophy' where she is told that she can have anything she wants if she asks the "all-encircling Good" for it. She promptly asks 'Good' to make her pretty, give her beautiful clothes and provide a husband for her. In the end her requests are granted. Shares: Faith, Christian Fiction

A Dangerous Legacy Elizabeth Camden · 2017 · 433p · ≈ 14h · Moderate 513 pages (large print) ; 23 cm Shares: Religious Fiction, Christian Fiction

Until we find home Cathy Gohlke · 2017 · 507p · ≈ 16h · Moderate In the early days of WWII, American Claire Stewart smuggles five French Jewish children across the channel before the Nazis storm Paris, and brings them to her estranged aunt's Lake District estate as refugees. Lady Miranda Langford agrees to take them in, but only if Claire stays to help care for them. Though desperate to return to France and the man she loves, Claire agrees, and soon fellow… Shares: Faith, Christian Fiction

Titus Florence Morse Kingsley · 1894 · 280p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Titus is a young boy, born to a down on his luck fisherman who has turned towards violent crime and a downtrodden mother. His main companion, his brother Stephen is crippled as a result of being beaten by their cruel father, however he remains kind and sweet. After hearing of Jesus Titus is brusque at first, dismissing the possibility that Jesus would help them as 'heathen greeks'. He warns… Shares: Religious Fiction, Christian Fiction

Seaside reunion Irene Hannon · 2011 · ★ 4.0 · 224p · ≈ 7h · Moderate After surviving a devastating tragedy, combat reporter Nate Garrison returns to the only place that ever felt like home: Starfish Bay. But his reunion with lovely Lindsey Collier is nothing like he'd imagined. The sad-eyed widow who runs the mercantile was once the girl who made young Nate dream - of a future, of family ties and deep roots. Now Lindsey avoids love, loss ... and Nate, who finally… Shares: Faith, Christian Fiction

Das Ende einer Affäre Graham Greene · 1951 · ★ 3.9 · 193p · ≈ 6h · Moderate "This is a record of hate far more than of love," writes Maurice Bendrix in the opening passages of The End of the Affair, of which he is the narrator. And it is a strange hate indeed that compels him to set down the retrospective account of his adulterous love affair with Sarah Miles - a hate bred of a passion that ultimately lost out to God. Now, a year after Sarah's death, Bendrix seeks to… Shares: Religious Fiction, Loss

They Called Her Mrs. Doc Janette Oke · 1992 · ★ 4.1 · 224p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Eastern socialite Cassandra Dell Winston was willing to travel to the ends of the earth to be with her husband, Dr. Samuel Smith. But it was still a shock when Sam took her west to a rustic frontier town--the place where They Called Her Mrs. Doc. Shares: Religious Fiction, Christian Fiction

The Wishing Jar Penelope J. Stokes · 2002 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Een weduwe die zorgt voor haar zieke moeder en strijdt met haar dwarse tienerdochter, verwacht dat een huwelijk met een hoogleraar haar leven makkelijker zal maken. Shares: Religious Fiction, Christian Fiction

A Skeleton in God's Closet Paul L. Maier · 1900 · ★ 4.0 · 344p · ≈ 11h · Challenging Dr. Jonathan Weber, Harvard professor and biblical scholar, is looking forward to his sabbatical year on an archaeological dig in Israel. But a spectacular find that seems to be an archaeologist’s dream-come-true becomes a nightmare that many fear will be the death rattle of Christianity. Carefully researched and compellingly written, A Skeleton in God’s Closet explores the tension between faith… Shares: Religious Fiction, Christian Fiction

The City of Fire Grace Livingston Hill · 1922 · ★ 4.5 · 270p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Lynn Severn, beautiful daughter of a small town minister, is deeply troubled by the barrier which has come between her and her former playmate, Mark Carter. Shares: Christian Fiction

Learning Karen Kingsbury · 2011 · ★ 4.3 · 343p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Featuring members of the popular Baxter family. Learning, book 2 in the Bailey Flanigan series, picks up where Leaving ended. Bailey Flanigan and Cody Coleman are not only separated by physical distance, they are also faced with great emotional distance. While Bailey grows closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York, Cody coaches a small high school football team, on and off the… Shares: Christian Fiction

The nemesis of faith James Anthony Froude · 1849 · 227p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Originally published in 1849, this book is highly significant for its autobiographical content. Refreshing in its honesty, it presents a sincere and emotional account of the spiritual turmoil faced by 19th century thinkers. Froude is at his best here with his powerful and stirring narrative. Thought-provoking! Shares: Christian Fiction

The Witness Grace Livingston Hill · 1980 · ★ 4.2 · 276p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A witness is someone who has first-hand knowledge of something, such as a crime or wedding, and usually by seeing it. Shares: Christian Fiction

A new name Grace Livingston Hill · 1925 · ★ 4.1 · 303p · ≈ 10h · Challenging A new name in a new town is all that wealthy Murray Van Rensselaer needs after he thinks he's killed his childhood friend in a car accident. Confused and afraid, Murray flees, determined to erase his past with a fresh start. When, miles from his home, Murray is mistakenly assumed to be the new young banker arriving in town, not even he believes that assuming a new identity could be this easy. But… Shares: Christian Fiction

The angel of his presence Grace Livingston Hill · 1902 · ★ 4.2 · 98p · ≈ 3h · Challenging Those piercing eyes! From the painting over the mantel they seemed to look into his very soul. They followed him as he paced around the room, trying to escape the penetrating gaze. John Wentworth Stanley possessed every advantage that wealth, culture, foreign travel, education, and sophisticated society could provide. During his travels abroad he had shaken off the boyish faith and religious… Shares: Christian Fiction

The white flower Grace Livingston Hill · 1927 · ★ 4.3 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Challenging Lovely, flame-haired Rachel Rainsford thinks she is on her way to take a job in Chicago. Then she discovers that her new employer is a criminal who actually plans to sell her as a "companion" to a wealthy and unscrupulous businessman. Even worse, through a series of lies, the two men have made sure no one on board the train will help Rachel escape. Friendless and penniless, Rachel seems… Shares: Christian Fiction

The Pearl Angela Elwell Hunt · 2003 · 328p · ≈ 10h · Moderate From Christy Award-winning author Angela Hunt comes a poignant and provocative story about loss, love, and the price of playing God.Diana Sheldon thought she had the perfect life--a thriving career as a radio counselor, a loving husband, and two beautiful children. But when tragedy strikes, her world shatters beyond recognition. Grief consumes her, and for the first time, Diana finds herself… Shares: Loss, Christian Fiction

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