Historical Romance Families

Lily is the ultimate poor little rich girl, abandoned by her parents and sent to the best Swiss boarding school money could buy. Her parents have a society wedding in mind for her but then Lily meets Harry Kohle, an ambitious young writer.

1987. Supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight—a Hollywood A-lister with a bad-boy reputation—who has returned to his hometown to help his plucky grandmother, Tuesday, save her century-old skating rink, the Starlight.

THE RETURN OF MARY After fourteen exceptionally long years, Mary Bentley, who was missing since the age of five has at last been found by her mum through what most would consider a profound miracle. Now a young woman, she must learn to reacquaint herself with the her biological family who are essentially strangers to her. But what will happen to the relationship between Mary and the loving Irish couple who raised her as their own for all of those years? They live a simple life on a rural farm in Dixon, England, and forge through life with very few luxuries, but have given Mary a God-fearing...

Pregnant and still grieving the death of her fiancé, historian Megan Buchanan is forging ahead on a dream project: to restore to its original glory the landmark hunting lodge her own great-great-grandfather built on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. With the help of her fiancé’s caring best friend, it’s sure to draw much-needed tourist revenue to Cape Hudson, a town rich in southern history. However, it’s Spring House, the caretaker’s cottage on the grounds, that holds the most intriguing history for Megan.

Falling in love with her handsome and enigmatic neighbor is out of the question. As always, Mary will do her duty and ignore her heart. Then into their lives steps a ghost from Mary's past, whose outrageous behavior has Mary questioning her worldview and Christopher acting upon his feelings, and for all to see. The mismatched couple begin to wonder if in fact love can prevail - that a happily ever after might just be possible if only they dare to follow their hearts.

Doomed to a life of unending toil, Heather Simmons fears for her innocence—until a shocking, desperate act forces her to flee...and to seek refuge in the arms of a virile and dangerous stranger.

In 1846 a baby girl is born to a young Irish fisherman and his wife. It is the second year of the Great Hunger and the young couple choose to remain in Ireland, while family and friends are leaving. Their story takes place in the fishing village of Blackrock, Dundalk, but with the cities of Liverpool and Sunderland playing a critical part in their lives. Is their love for each other and their homeland enough to sustain them, or will they be forced to join the one and a half million who emigrate?

American Mail order Brides of the West, historically inspired clean and wholesome Boxset Short story Romance. By Bestselling Author Ada Oakley and Katie Wyatt Always Free on Kindle Unlimited **4 Book Mail Order Bride Frontier Western Box Set** wonderful clean uplifting historical tales for a very special price! Unexpected Love Complete Series Grace nodded. “Yes. He was raised in a family where emotions weren’t often expressed, but I believe he does love me. He’ll show it more with actions than with words. And that’s all right with me. Deeds matter more than carefully worded love ...

A woman with a broken past, a man with a fragile heart, two people who realize they can be the salve for each other’s wounds. After tragedy destroys Cara McGregor's family, her only choice is to become a mail-order bride to a widower in the Dakota territory. When she arrives, she’s thrust into taking care of three resistant children and a distant man. James Cassidy doesn’t want a new wife, but he needs a mother for his children and helpmate around his farm. Since the jobs go hand-in-hand, he reluctantly takes out a mail-order advertisement to acquire what his family needs. What ...

What happened to the Gardeners Daughter? Elsie has been raised in luxury, the precious daughter and cherished sister. Tragedy takes her home and parents, and then an awful truth is revealed. Her identity is a sham. Rejected by her ‘Uncle’, unacknowledged by her birth family, she turns to the workhouse where her ladylike behaviour is met with derision and scorn. It would seem though that she is due for some luck, and when she is taken into the Montrose house as a governess, it finally appears that her life has turned a corner. The young ladies in her care are a delight, and their older ...

At the end of a long and useful life, Penelope Keeling's prized possession is The Shell Seekers, painted by her father, and symbolizing her unconventional life, from bohemian childhood to wartime romance. When her grown children learn their grandfather's work is now worth a fortune, each has an idea as to what Penelope should do. But as she recalls the passions, tragedies, and secrets of her life, she knows there is only one answer...and it lies in her heart.

"Thirty Years Since; or, The Ruined Family. A Tale" by G. P. R. James is a captivating narrative set in London, following the story of Henry Burrel and the intertwined fates of the characters in the village of Emberton. As secrets unravel and relationships evolve, the tale delves into themes of love, deception, and the pursuit of justice.

Passion, redemption, and a battered old suitcase full of secrets: The New York Times best-selling author of A Hundred Summers returns with another engrossing tale of lost love and female ambition that crosses generations.

Ophelia Reid is an incomparable beauty with a reputation for starting rumors and spreading them. Having purposely wrecked her engagement to Duncan MacTavish, a future marquis, which her social-climbing father arranged, Ophelia wants to return to London's marriage mart and make her own choice of a wealthy husband. But on her journey home, something unexpected happens.

Twelve New and Exciting Stories from Richard Skorupski! · ◆ Whiteout! - It’s 1925 on the Northern Plains. It’s a beautiful winter day. Then it came out of nowhere. The fiercest blizzard to hit the state in years. This is a story of romance, heroism, and battling against Mother Nature · ◆ Brothers - Two brothers court two sisters. Can there be a double wedding? The problem? The brothers despise each other. · ◆ The Letter - Set in the days of the Great Depression. Delia has given up all hope of saving the farm when she gets a letter from her late husband’s brother. Is it ...

Cerynise Kendall has been left destitute and in dire need following the death of her doting patron and protectress. A brilliant young artist tossed from her home with only the clothes on her back, Cerynise must now turn to a childhood companion for assistance—the dashing sea captain Beauregard Birmingham—and beg him to provide her with passage to the Carolinas. She seeks a new home and a new life across the waters, but all depends upon the kindness of a charming adventurer who was once the object of her youthful infatuation.

Her parents' death has left Kelsey Langton penniless - and responsible for the well-being of her younger sister, Jean. Kelsey knows that the only way to avert their doom is to allow herself to be sold at auction. Resigned to becoming the plaything of a well-heeled gentleman, she gets more than she bargained for.

In the loving embrace of her new husband, the dashing American shipping magnate Jeff Birmingham, Raelynn Barrett can forget her painful past and the tragic, undeserved disgrace of her family. With Jeff, each sweet, lingering kiss is a promise of a future rich in joy and sensual fulfilment. But Raelynn can hear the whispered rumours that damn the man she loves.

Mischka escaped a life of enslavement. Her dearest friend Elsa, had found a way to save her, but her wounds and scars weigh heavily on her. She got away from those who held her captive, but she knows they want her back. Clive, sent on a special mission, tries to ease tension in Southern Oregon. A war is brewing, and Clive will do what he can to save lives, and change hearts. Sheriff Nigel faces down a band of criminals in Timber Town. With his new deputies he has to find a way to make life better for families stuck in peril. Meanwhile... Sophia prepares for change. With her mother's ...

Pennsylvania, 1870 Deborah was in love with Timothy years ago, but he married her sister Eve instead. Now Deborah is a schoolteacher and widower Timothy is back as the town’s doctor. As he helps her to study for a college entrance exam, her feelings for him are rekindled. Will Timothy return her affections?