The Hardest Romance Books for Me to Quit (as a Christian)

I gave up spicy romance books as a Christian woman and these were the hardest ones to walk away from. This is my testimony of finding freedom in Christ and choosing clean romance instead. This is NOT a judgment on anyone who still reads these books and authors. 💛 This is my testimony and the freedom I found — you are welcome here no matter where you stand. For me, reading explicit romance started affecting my heart, my thought life, and my walk with Jesus.✝️ In this video, I share the specific books I struggled to let go of, why they were hard to walk away from, and what changed in my faith.🌱 📚Books & Authors mentioned📚 • Beach Read by Emily Henry • The Simple Wild by K. A. Tucker • Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood • Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez • Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer • Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill by Elsie Silver • The Deal by Elle Kennedy • Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings • Sarah J. Maas books Watch my testimony -    • Why I Stopped Reading Spicy Books (My Hone...   Just for the Summer reading vlog -    • reading popular new releases⭐🌷 romance boo...   Christian authors to try -    • 5 Christian Authors You’ll Want to Binge i...   Christian books to try -    • Clean Christian Romance That Isn’t Cheesy ...   #christianbooktube 📹Videos you may have missed this month: My Spice Testimony:    • Why I Stopped Reading Spicy Books (My Hone...   I can't just skip the spice:    • Why Skipping Spice Isn’t Enough (As a Chri...   Christian Booktubers I recommend:    • 12 Christian BookTubers You Should Be Foll...   10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY:    • 10 Books That Changed My Life (10 Years on...   Top Recommendations from 2025:    • The Best Books of 2025 for Christian Reade...   ✅My social links where you can follow me & support: https://linktr.ee/oceanareadscolinks ‼️2026 Reading Challenge:    • Join My 2026 Christian Romance Reading Cha...   ‼️2026 Book Club:    • FRANCINE RIVERS BOOK CLUB Announcement 2026   📖For Business Inquiries: [email protected] ✅Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/oceanagott... I make commission if you buy through this link! 💐ABOUT ME: I’ve been creating bookish content for ten years, reviewing, and recommending Christian fiction, no spice romance, and young adult books across all genres. I read mostly from the library and I focus on faith-based romance books, no spice, and entertaining stories. My channel is all about helping parents, teens, and romance readers discover great books that are fun, well-written, and honour God. If you’re looking for Christian romance books, clean book recommendations, or young adult fiction that is age-appropriate, you’re in the right place. I’ll always mention any content warnings, including language or romance details, so you can trust my reviews to be honest and thoughtful. Check out my playlists for all my Christian romance recommendations, clean reads, wrap-ups, and favorite authors. 💐 Oceana (pronounced O-Sheena)