The Keepsake Box in the Church Basement (Book 35)

Some treasures are too precious to be forgotten.

While preparing Willow Creek Community Church for the annual Harvest Festival, Rebecca Lawson discovers an old cedar keepsake box hidden beneath a dusty staircase in the church basement. Carved into the lid are two simple words:

For Safekeeping.

Inside are treasured mementos—a faded photograph, a silver locket, a pocket watch, handwritten letters, and one sealed envelope addressed only:

To the One Who Needs This Most.

Each keepsake carries the story of a family, a friendship, or a promise that time almost erased. Guided by the handwritten notes of the late Grace Whitaker, Rebecca sets out to return every item to its rightful owner. With each visit, forgotten memories come to life, old wounds begin to heal, and long-buried hopes are rekindled.

But the greatest mystery isn't hidden inside the box.

It's the story of a man who left Willow Creek decades ago, believing he had lost his place in the town he once loved. As Rebecca follows the final clues Grace left behind, an entire community discovers that forgiveness can outlast regret, and that God's perfect timing is never too late.

Filled with memorable characters, gentle mystery, heartfelt friendships, and timeless biblical truth, The Keepsake Box in the Church Basement is an uplifting Christian cozy mystery that celebrates faith, family, second chances, and the quiet ways God works through ordinary people.

Perfect for readers who enjoy clean, wholesome fiction filled with hope, small-town charm, inspiring characters, and stories that linger long after the final page.

Welcome back to Willow Creek—where every mystery uncovers another reminder of God's unfailing faithfulness.