We all have people on our holiday gift list who love seeing a pile of books under the Christmas tree. They’re the ones with a book always in arm’s reach, ready to dive into a fictional world at a moment’s notice.
These sets give readers multiple books in one lovely package, whether it’s a gift collection from their favorite author or a bundle of a new-to-them series. Take a look at this list to see which collections will bring joy to readers on your Christmas list this year.
Marta’s Legacy Gift Collection
By Francine Rivers
For those who love reading epic family sagas, the Marta’s Legacy duology by Francine Rivers will hit the spot. The series spans over 50 years and four generations of one family and explores the complex dynamics of mother-daughter relationships.
In Her Mother’s Hope, stern Marta makes her way from Switzerland to find a better life, eventually settling in California with her husband. Her tough love is often misunderstood by her daughter Hildie, who starts her own family during World War II.
In Her Daughter’s Dream, Hildie’s daughter Carolyn struggles to navigate a tense family life and gets swept away in the counterculture movement of the sixties. Eventually Carolyn turns back to her family for help with her own daughter, Dawn. In turn, Dawn works to avoid the mistakes of the women who went before her and is determined to become a bridge between the women in her family.
Matthew Redd bundle
By Ryan Steck
Readers who enjoy thrillers that follow the same main hero across many adventures will crave the Matthew Redd series. The series follows a former Marine Raider who returns home to Montana after tragedy strikes. Written by The Real Book Spy, fans of action-packed books and TV shows will fly through this series.
This bundle is available exclusively through Mardel. Visit your local store or order from their website directly.
In Fields of Fire, readers are introduced to Matthew Redd, a Marine Raider who is turned out of the Corps after a mission gone bad and who returns home to find his adoptive father dead. Knowing there’s more to the story, Redd sets out to discover the truth.
As Redd uncovers a global conspiracy in his backyard, in Lethal Range, Redd is also faced with problems closer to home. A biker gang has a vendetta against him and his beloved ranch is facing financial ruin.
When Redd is in the crosshairs of a terror organization, he heads for the mountains in Out for Blood. With a snowstorm bearing down and a hit team on his tail, Redd will have to fight for survival in the harshest of conditions.
In addition to the three novels included in the bundle, the series continues with Redd Christmas and Gone Dark.
Mark of the Lion Gift Collection
By Francine Rivers
Fans of The Chosen and other biblical or ancient history stories will love being immersed in first-century Rome with this classic series from Francine Rivers. As readers join the main characters on their journeys, in each novel they can also read prefaces from Francine about her inspiration and reference a glossary of historical terms throughout the stories.
A Voice in the Wind introduces readers to the beloved character of Hadassah, a young Jewish girl striving to be a light in the darkness of depravity all around her.
Marcus, a wealthy aristocrat, begins to search for meaning and faith, led by a voice from his past that could set him free, in An Echo in the Darkness.
In the concluding novel, As Sure as the Dawn, Atretes, a former gladiator who won his freedom, sets out to claim his son and return home.
The Shepherds collection
By Andrews & Wilson
Readers who love military and supernatural thrillers will enjoy the unique twists and turns of the Shepherds series. Written by military veterans, the series follows Jedidiah Johnson, a former Navy SEAL who reluctantly returns home to help an old friend and gets more than he bargained for.
Dark Intercept introduces Jed on the eve of his retirement, when he gets a call from his childhood best friend, David, who’s asking for help to find his daughter. But this case brings up old memories and strange abilities that Jed has denied for years.
Dark Angel sees Jed take his place with the Shepherds, an elite warrior team that harnesses supernatural abilities. As Jed hears whispers of a new threat emerging, he’ll need to trust his team to fight a sinister plot.
In Dark Fall, Jed and his team continue to fight against the Dark Ones and their plot to cause untold damage and destabilize the faith of millions.
