Inspirational Historical Fiction

Tides of Renewal—the riveting second installment in the Kemet Island Series—plunges readers into a world where love, faith, and survival intertwine. After a cataclysmic disaster nearly claims his life, Ruben Smith journeys with his father and brother in search of new land. But when Blake, driven by his own choices, embarks on a separate adventure, Ruben is left to shoulder the full weight of their father's legacy alone. Just when hope seems lost, an unexpected reunion occurs, and a captivating Frenchwoman begins to tug at the strings of Ruben’s heart. Meanwhile, Ruben’s brother Joe,...

To serve his country, Union Captain Lawrence Wainwright becomes Lincoln’s spy. He infiltrates the Richmond mansion of the Confederacy’s power players by assuming the identity of a slow witted boy/man. As a Cavalryman of faith-in-action, Lawrence resents his alter ego, especially when Rachel Hawksley steps into his world, heart, and soul. She’s pure stubborn Yankee on a mission of her own to cross enemy lines and find her MIA brother. She’s got a colt revolver hidden under her skirts, and she collects lost lambs of children and slaves like a bee collects pollen. When she mistakenly ...

"Hart serves up a dramatic romance with a side of intrigue. Fans of Civil War romance will enjoy this." — Publisher's Weekly In times of war, is anything as it seems? Her aunt’s invitation to Richmond is just the change Beatrice Swanson needs after her brother’s release from a Union prison. Bea’s father agrees to the trip with a condition—one that tosses her emotions into swirling confusion. Though Jay Nickson wants to serve his country as a Confederate soldier, his work is too important to the government. Bea’s interest in his job, which includes secrets that would benefit the ...

When a mysterious stranger claims to be her fiancé, the fight to save her land turns into a battle for her heart. Daviana Spalding dreams of leaving Georgia in search of a place where she can prove her worth as more than a claim to land. And when a handsome and kind stranger wanders onto the farm in need of help, she can’t help but see him in those dreams too. Yet those are only daydreams…until the Freedmen’s Bureau shows up threatening to take their land, and her guest steps forward claiming to be her betrothed. Simon McNeil is a man haunted by his past and his time in a Confederate...

From the author of Rabbit King and Director's Cut comes a brutal historical crime fiction where the line blurs between the hunter and the hunted In a shadowy Massachusetts town in 1914, pioneer female investigator Maryelaina Lemberg is drawn into a chilling homicide when she receives a desperate letter from Eliza Foster, an innocent woman accused of brutally murdering her husband. The crime is grisly – Thomas Foster’s body found in pieces in Williamstown. Even worse, the authorities are determined to see Eliza Foster hang for the crime. But something doesn’t sit right with Maryelaina....

Opposites attract, but does this former debutante have what it takes to be wife, mother, and live on a ranch? Can a controlling cowboy who is more concerned with his axle than his wedding, find a way to steer a courtship in the right direction? Victoria Wilson is a beautiful, misunderstood spinster, and the person all the other women love to hate. She's ready for a change. Does she have the courage to take a chance on the matchmaking venture her pastor recommends? This couple brings a whole new meaning to the adage that opposites attract. Fans of historical romance set in the late 19th ...

AWARD WINNING AUTHOR 1925 – What happens in the roaring twenties when a daredevil barnstormer falls in love with a wing-walking flapper threatened by dangerous men who will exploit her? Orphan and wing-walker Gloria needs a job when her boss dies in a barnstorming accident. With no other jobs available, she sweet-talks Rand into letting her walk his wing. Flying Ace Rand fights wartime injuries that hamper his flying even as he works to gain the world-record for solo flight across the Atlantic. He bucks his wealthy dad’s plans for him to settle down, join the company, and marry a ...

GOLD MEDAL WINNER 2107 ILLUMINATION AWARDS “… an enthralling story.” – RT Book Reviews Scotland 1072. The Norman Conqueror robbed Steinar of Talisand of his noble father and his lands, forcing him to seek refuge in Scotland while still recovering from a devastating wound. At the royal court, Steinar becomes scribe to the unlettered King of Scots while secretly regaining his skill with a sword. The first time Steinar glimpses the flame-haired maiden, Catrìona of the Vale of Leven, he is drawn to her spirited beauty. She does not fit among the ladies who have come to serve the devout...

Centuries ago Thomas Dyersen left behind the information needed to find Sanctuary…the safe refuge where he once took his family…Now hundreds of years later another Dyersen is in great need of the information that Thomas Dyersen left behind. In the twentieth century the danger is not from someone close as what his ancestor faced…but an unknown threat…still unnamed but dangerous to all he loves. Fury of the Storm continues the ongoing story of family, friends, and strangers who come together at a time when the unknown is their greatest enemy…and their hidden sanctuary is their ...

Tayla Hawthorne finds herself far from home with no memory of her past - her only connection an ornately carved locket. But when a dark and dashing stranger triggers a familiar yearning inside her, she discovers that the key to her future lies in her past. Rafe Redbourne has a lock on his heart. For eight years he has carried the weight of his past on his shoulders, immersing himself in his life as a bounty hunter, tracking fugitives.

~An intricate tale of everlasting love that spans the fragile bridge between life and death~ A captivating series showcasing several generations of women with an extraordinary psychic gift as they live their lives in a tumultuous period in America’s history, one that honored the brave and the foolhardy. Independence, Missouri, 1853: Mary and Norton Beecroft have endured their share of heartache and tragedy but a new life awaits them in the promised land of California. Along with their young daughter Lucy and their twin baby sons, Mary and Norton make plans to leave Independence, Missouri ...

She came to the resort to heal her voice, only to discover her heart needed healing more. Breaking under the stress of being a rising star, opera singer Grace Galveston travels to Tallulah Falls in search of reprieve. With its multiple waterfalls, spectacular gorge and mountain scenery, and lavish resorts, "The Niagara of the South," seems the perfect place to do just that. Even amid the crowds and excitement of an aerialist’s attempt to cross the gorge, Grace hopes to find peace. Daniel Monroe basks in that peace as minister of a local church. He’s the perfect tour guide for Grace ...

After reading a passage in II Corinthians, the Reverend Castle Marlowe laid his Bible down and wept. He knew firsthand about afflictions, distresses, and chastening. The past three years had been the most difficult of his life. His woes began the day his wife left him and their five children. Needing a mother for his children, he married a 16-year-old and was blissfully happy—for a season. With beautiful, sweet Rebekah by his side, Cass felt he could withstand anything Satan threw his way. But could he? Learning to deal with a teen-age daughter’s defiance, Rebekah’s hidden secret, his...

In 1925, the wealthy William Tronnier becomes smitten with the lovely but penniless Lillian Pickard. She's uncomfortable as he continues to pursue her because they come from two completely different backgrounds, or so she thinks. Christmas descends on the picturesque town of Cary, North Carolina, and William pulls out all the stops to win her over. Will love bridge the gap between this wealthy hero and heroine who has to work hard to help support her family?

Will the prodigal son make amends with his loved ones and find a happily ever after for himself in the town of Last Chance, Nebraska? With the death of her mother, Nora Silverthorne finds herself longing for the only family she now has left, a half-sister she's never met. Upon arriving in Last Chance, Nebraska, Nora struggles with the handsome stranger who greets her with shotgun in hand. Nora's guarded her heart for years against men and their conniving ways. She's not looking for a husband, but the man intrigues her, putting her heart at risk, and possibly hindering her from connecting ...

He’s a reporter determined to uncover the truth, but the secrets he finds could crush her family—and their second chance at love. Taken from her family’s farm to be raised by her wealthy aunt and uncle, Nora Armstrong has accepted that not only will she never realize her dream of becoming a teacher, she’d also rather be a spinster than submit to her cruel aunt’s society selection of a suitable husband. The one man who caught her eye betrayed her best friend. And she’s got enough on her hands, hiding her sister’s shameful secret from her aunt. When the local home for unwed ...

Susan Williams is on the outs with God. She just doesn’t understand why He allowed her beloved father to die. But Susan is also pragmatic and realizes life must go on, so she accepts a marriage proposal from a banker in the same town that her sisters are now living in. However, it turns out Max Peterson has a secret he’s been keeping from her…Stunned as Susan is It will take a true miracle to pull them through. Six Sisters For Bear Creek Book 1: Sadie’s Adventure Book 2: Emily’s Dream Come True Book 3: Susan’s Truth Book 4: Diane’s Healing Heart Book 5: Laura’s New Family ...

A haunting tale of love, loss and finding one’s place in the worldWidowed artist Annabel returns to Guernsey seeking a fresh start for herself and her young daughter away from her late husband’s controlling family. Seagull Cottage appears perfect, by the sea and with a low rent. The snag is it comes with a resident ghost, Daniel, a sea captain who died 70 years ago in 1946. He built the cottage and objects to anyone not family living there. He and Annabel have to come to terms with sharing what he still considers to be his home. After a difficult start they begin to share their pasts ...

The old trunk sat unclaimed on the depot platform for more than two decades. John Forrester 's decision to use it as an escape vehicle would result in it becoming either an untimely coffin or a way to freedom for his only nephew, Timothy. "Timothy's Home", Book V of The Nan's Heritage Series, brings the story of the trunk and the people connected to it full circle. New characters blend with beloved ones from the other books in the series giving a window into life of the 1800s in Colorado. In Elaine Littau's latest offering, "Timothy's Home", she endeavors to keep the story unpredictable as ...

Mr. Michael, Destiny Rose McCulloch, and Hunter have a mysterious history. Why were three fathers, all business partners, murdered under suspicious circumstances while on their quest to find gold? Hunter, who is Mr. Michael's ranch manager, is determined to find the answers and protect the precocious young lady who he suspects holds a key answer to his questions. Mr. Michael wants only to be left alone to attend to his property, but what can he do when Destiny refuses to leave and captures the heart of every one of his employees? Destiny almost forgets her quest when she falls in love with ...