About Gentle Reads Fiction

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Welcome to Gentle Reads Fiction!

Gentle reads are generally uplifting stories that have very little to no profanity and no explicit sex or graphic violence.

Note that while some books with gentle content may be published in a religious category or may otherwise contain elements of faith, "gentle reads" is not a euphemism for “Christian fiction” or "religious books."

The books on this site have been read and recommended by author and blogger Nadine C. Keels.

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