Ghi chú: Jacquelin Thomas doesn't hold back in portraying characters tempted by sin - or tempting others to stray - but uses her stories to explore Christian values, focusing on relationships. Check out her contemporary inspirational romance as well, for plenty of happily-ever-afters.

Ghi chú: G'Orge-Walker's strong-willed characters battle temptation and other challenges but her books are always fun and faith-filled.

Ghi chú: Lovely's characters don't always follow the righteous path, which provides plenty of drama, but the church and relationships provide strength and demonstrate moral outcomes.

Ghi chú: Drawing from lessons found in his ministry, Jakes offers stories highlighting how faith and Christian values guide and strengthen his characters.