Novedades

In this darkly comic parable of sin and sainthood, a fifteenth-century peasant girl, Joan of Domrémy, must secure an audience with the derelict Dauphin of France, that he might unite his armies under her leadership against ongoing English invasion. But with her angelically inspired project seeming doomed to failure and ridicule, and with no royal meeting in sight, the girl strikes a dangerous bargain with an old acquaintance—a spirit of uncertain motives—leading to an existential showdown between piety and personal pride which may cost Joan not only her soul but the future of her nation.

A music student takes a hilarious time-travelling romp through 200 years of history to meet Mozart and find out why he wrote a lot a lot of smutty letters. On the way he wreaks havoc in the lives of everyone from Queen Victoria to Beethoven, which he has to fix on the way back. Achille Brown, 22-year-old music PhD student, is struggling with the subject of his thesis: the thorniest and most sensitive aspect of Mozartian scholarship - his scatological humour. Always obsessed with the composer, as a child he used to tell people his ambition was to meet Mozart. He realises he is exactly six ...

Following the recent death of her father, dressmaker Peyton Moses and her mother, Tracy, face a financial crisis as they struggle to keep their family business open during the depression. When economic relief comes by way of a Madam from a local brothel who offers to patronize their services, Tracy cruelly turns the woman away instead. But Peyton is desperate to do anything in order to survive despite her mother's pride. So, she seeks out the Madam and agrees to do business with her without her mother's knowledge or approval. And it doesn't take long for someone to start holding her ...

Dissenter. Prisoner. Survivor. In the quiet depths of a jail cell--the story of a forgotten man, solitary and alone, unravels the truth behind the human mind and the limits it will go to retain its humanity. After condemning the regime of Saddam Hussein, Dr. Abdulla is spared the firing squad for a fate worse than death. Tucked away from the recesses of collective memory and out of reach from human contact, an agile mind slips into twilight and falls way into shadow. Documented in a carefully kept journal, the journey of five long years begins with a single deep breath--as this brave man ...

Her life was ordinary, working in the castle kitchen. Until one day it wasn't, now she need to make a decision. Love, heartbreak, friendships, they are all on the line. Is she brave enough? Mary's life began in the artisan quarters. She lived with her parents and had friends she explored the city with. But life takes an unexpected turn when her parents pass away, and Mary finds herself working in the castle kitchen. Mary has to adapt and find a new way of life. New friends come into her life and old ones gives her comfort. But it's hard navigating heartbreak and the feeling of never being ...

A mail order bride is left at the train station by her betrothed. Alone and afraid, Grace is offered a second chance at happiness. Miss Grace Thackery never believed that she would marry because she thought she was too plain. When a friend gives her a copy of Matrimonial News, Grace has hope that she might find a husband who is not focused on outward beauty, but instead can appreciate the other qualities she possesses. After corresponding with a man, Grace agrees to move to Montana to get married. However, when her future husband asks for a picture, Grace worries that he will cancel the ...

Hazel is a free spirit. Stephen likes order in his life. Can they learn how to compromise, or did they just make the biggest mistake of their lives? After a traumatic event, Hazel is tired of being pitied by her family and the people who live in her small town. As a way to escape her past, Hazel moves to a new town as a mail order bride to marry Stephen, a ruggedly handsome rancher. Hazel has no interest in falling in love, and neither does Stephen. The agreement is that Hazel will manage the house and Stephen will manage the ranch. Stephen likes things in order, and Hazel is more of a free...

When a mail order bride must prove her new husband’s innocence in a murder case, their love is put to the ultimate test! Emma Jamieson moves to Texas as a mail order bride to secure a better future for herself. Her husband, Dr. Jonathan Newford, seems kind and she is sure he will treat her well. Their new marriage is put to the ultimate test of trust when a murder shakes up the sleepy Texas town. Emma must question her husband’s involvement with the crime, and she puts her own life in danger when she is determined to prove his innocence. Can Emma and Jonathan ever find true happiness ...

Heartwarming historical western romances. Follow these mail order brides as they embark on adventures and reveal deep secrets. Discover mystery, hope, and love in the stories of these five strong, independent women! Love Can Wait When a mail order bride must prove her new husband’s innocence in a murder case, their love is put to the ultimate test! Rancher’s Heart Clara must face a dangerous situation with her new husband, but she is not entirely sure if she can trust him. Is her new husband a kind, genteel man, or is he one of the outlaws terrorizing their town? Broken Betrothal A mail...

A mail-order bride mystery romance to warm your heart. Nora expected to be marrying old Peter Shaw, but when she steps off the train as his mail-order bride, she’s flung headlong into a mystery. Her husband-to-be has died and his son, Joseph, has taken over the family business. Reluctantly giving her a job as his housekeeper, Nora finds herself growing closer to Joseph as he begins to open up to her. However, the presence of Mr. Arbuckle, a distant relative of Peter Shaw, throws everything into confusion when Nora discovers that there might be more to Peter Shaw’s death than just a ...

Zach meets Samm, a seventh-generation Manhattanite whose brother has returned from Vietnam with PTSD. Together they explore protest, friendship, music, faith, and love during a time littered with hope and upheaval around the globe.

In this gripping tale, legendary aviator Amelia Earhart survives her 1937 plane crash and washes up on a remote Pacific island. Stranded and presumed dead by the world, Amelia must summon all her courage, ingenuity and determination to endure on the mysterious island. As she explores her new surroundings, Amelia uncovers tantalizing hints of the island's hidden past — ancient ruins, ghostly whispers, and a secret community of castaways. Forging an unbreakable bond with her fellow survivors, Amelia finds a new sense of purpose and belonging amidst the island's many challenges.

Eight years has passed since Christian’s twin brother Vincent died. Between this loss and a recent divorce, Christian now finds himself a shell of his former self, unable to move forward in his life. After a blind date that wasn’t, the two brothers reunite. Through Vincent’s prodding, Christian is forced to rediscover who he is and discover what is truly important in life. At the same time, Vincent must finally face the mistakes of his youth and figure out a way to navigate those skeletons without jeopardizing his brother’s presence and future. This second book in the Vincent ...

Moussane: The River’s Daughter (A prequel to Blood for Pearls and Beyond—The Door of No Return) Before the transatlantic slave trade changed the course of history, a woman in West Africa saw it coming. Senegal, 1500. In a peaceful pre-colonial village along the Gambia River, Moussane lives in harmony with the land, the spirits, and her family. A mother, healer, and spiritual seer, she carries new life within her—but also carries a heavy burden: visions of a distant island drenched in blood and sorrow. Its name is Gorée. As her ten-year-old son plays among the millet fields, Moussane ...

She thought her marriage was one of convenience.....but was it? Lady Kathryn Easton believes her marriage to the Duke of Waverly is an arrangement between two families, born of circumstance and convenience, and longs for a passionate, all-consuming love like her parents had. Alex, the Duke of Waverly has secretly loved Kathryn from afar, but has kept his passion in check till now. When Kathryn accepts his proposal his life feels complete. But when their love is tested, they will need to decide if it is worth saving or not. This novella can be read as a Standalone but is also the first in a ...

A mail-order bride’s journey takes an unexpected turn that leads to mystery, deep secrets, and love! tta’s journey to Copper Peaks was meant to be a simple one. Instead, she’s ended up promising a stranger that she’ll keep a precious brooch safe without knowing anything else about it. What makes things worse is that her husband-to-be has wound up marrying someone else, leaving her all alone. Reuben Drummond can’t help but notice the desperation in Etta’s eyes. After helping her find a place to stay, he finds himself drawn to her but always feels like there’s something she’s ...

A warrior’s daughter should never show weakness even when the earth falls apart under her feet... Siwhetta, an African girl, is captured and sold into the slave trade in 1814 and shipped to the West Indies. Despite her initial resistance, she is ensnared in a steamy love affair with the young, noble aristocrat, Dimitri. However, as the daughter of a tribal warrior, Siwhetta is defiant, passionate, and determined to return to her homeland. Dimitri, on the other hand, enamored of this nubile, ebony beauty is possessive and takes what he wants, and thus far, his eyes are set on Siwhetta. ...

What happens when a twenty-year-old named Joe Williams is on a routine trip to his grandfather's house? Suddenly, he and his van are transported into the past. He encounters events which took place over fifty years ago. He grooves with the masses at Woodstock, gets in the middle of the Kent State student demonstrations and massacre, experiences the wonder of the Summer of Love in San Francisco, the historic Human Be-In, and the far-out trip he takes, courtesy of Doctor Timothy Leary, into an LSD-propelled world of discovery. See the past through contemporary eyes. You'd better fasten your ...

Four Sweet Mail-Order Bride Historical Western Romance Stories Filled with Mystery and Suspense! Etta's Secret A mail-order bride’s journey takes an unexpected turn that leads to mystery, deep secrets, and love! Jessie's Regret Jessie didn’t expect to be involved in blackmail and a small-town murder mystery. As chaos surrounds her, can Jessie find her one true love? Ruth's Revelation Ruth has always had to give up on her dreams, but not anymore! She is finally willing to fight for what she wants. Amber's Promise When a young lady named Amber Rutledge turns up holding a marriage contract...

While investigating the mysterious deaths of Edith Myer's family, Quin is summoned once more to help Cara and the other Freak House residents. But their reunion is cut short by the return of Everett Myer through the portal, and the man he brings with him - Quin's nemesis: Edward de Mordaunt.