Inspirational Historical Fiction

Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Prophet, the fourth book in the Sons of Encouragement series, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Amos. Francine examines the life of Amos and his relationship to Israel during its prosperous years. Amos' message and his relationship with God made him unpopular. But his challenge to those who were enjoying the blessings of prosperity was crucial then and is strikingly timely today as well.

Inspired by the real-life story of SOE agent Eileen Nearne, this dual timeline historical fiction novel explores the legacy of a forgotten heroine. Torquay, 2007 Dr Mia Thompson is no stranger to silence. But when a new client—reclusive and enigmatic—invites her into a quiet seaside home, Mia uncovers something extraordinary: a past veiled in secrecy and bravery. Her client is Eileen Nearne, once a radio operator for Churchill’s Special Operations Executive. Dropped into Nazi-occupied France, Eileen risked everything to support the Resistance. Her story—marked by betrayal, capture, ...

A life lost. A future uncertain. Following her father’s sudden death, dark-eyed beauty Ida Rose Lowry has few options on the table. For a woman of her status and education level in 1881 New York, it’s marry or work in a factory. Unfortunately, the number of men beating down Ida Rose’s door amounts to zero. Taking off for Wyoming Territory, and for a new life as a mail-order bride, Ida Rose quickly finds herself pulled into a fast world full of natural disasters, bandits, and family secrets. There is one shining light amidst the darkness – Thomas Adkins, the sandy-haired farmer who ...

The cruel hands of the white man has driven her from everything she knows. Kimana is fighting for her life in the wilderness, a lone Shoshoni woman without hope. When she is set upon by cowboys who mean to take her virtue, she stumbles onto the Nez Perce Reservation. Without family or friends, she is forced to stay on the reservation and give up her freedom. Peace is short-lived when a group of Nez Perce men try to attack her. Her savior shows up in the nick of time, but the cost of defending herself has landed her in a precarious situation. Either she will marry, or be sent to a prison in ...

Cadence Hurley was no stranger to pain. After losing all the family she knew, suffering an injury that left her with a limp, and having to resort to living on the streets of Baltimore, she knew her life could only get better. A chance to go West, courtesy of a mail-order bride agency, seemed like the answer to all of Cadence’s prayers. But not all was as expected in Shallow Springs, Wyoming. With the marriage Cadence counted on falling through, and with no prospects back east, life seemed to have hit her with a dead-end once again. To survive, Cadence once more needed to make her own way....

Don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure that will captivate your heart and soul! - 3 Book Complete Series Boxset! Get ready for a riveting journey through the Wild West! This three-book collection is a whirlwind Texan odyssey where love and adventure intertwine, and every heartbeat writes the future. Can our heroes unearth the treasures of their hearts amidst the chaos? Join Sadie, along with the daring Violet and Teresa, as they navigate danger and destiny in a saga so intense and unpredictable, it will leave you breathless and yearning for more. Read all the books in An Unexpected ...

Loving an outlaw isn’t easy, but it’s harder if you do not know you are loving one. When Ellie accidentally gets caught up in an outlaw gang’s escape, gang member David manages to convince his group to release Ellie since her blindfold meant she has not seen any of her abductors. As the outlaws lie low after the bank robbery, David is forced to become a ranch hand at a nearby ranch. He believes it will be just a matter of weeks before he and the rest of the gang are able to slip out of town and escape. But fate has other plans for David Bynes. He soon realizes that Ellie is the sister...

What’s Cooking? It Must Be Romance. Three romances. One common ingredient: baking from the heart. The Heaven-Inspired Romance Bridal Collection—Bakers Edition features three spirited heroines who blend faith, baking, and a touch of matchmaking to discover the sweet taste of love. A Baker for Bear: A shy debutante with a passion for pastries and a widowed blacksmith with two daughters must learn to rise above their differences. Shoo-fly Pie by Selah: A mail-order bride faces unexpected challenges in her husband’s perilous profession. Can love be the secret ingredient to bring them ...

What if… after his disastrous proposal, Mr. Darcy immediately explained himself? What if… Elizabeth realized her mistake in judging Mr. Darcy’s character already in Kent? What if… after all this, they were still torn apart? Regrets and Remedies is a sweet, clean romance novella suitable for all lovers of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. From Rosings and Hunsford in Kent to Longbourn, Netherfield and Meryton in Hertfordshire, will Elizabeth and Darcy find their happily ever after?

Love, faith, and courage collide in a town on the edge... winter 1887, and the flu epidemic is sweeping through the rugged frontier town of Unity, Texas. Nurses are desperately needed, and Diane Hart answers the call—traveling west to meet her mail order beau, Ethan Lewis, a hardworking smelter manager with a steadfast heart. But nothing is as simple as it seems in Copper Canyon. Bandits threaten the town's safety, illness runs rampant, and Diane and Ethan’s blossoming romance is put to the ultimate test. As hardship and heartache strike, only their deepening faith in God—and each ...

After the old gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrio. Now, power-hungry jarls carve out petty kingdoms, and monsters stalk the shadow-haunted woods and mountains. A world where the bones of the dead gods still hold great power, promising fame, and fortune for those brave - or desperate - enough to seek them out. As whispers of war echo over the plains and across the fjords, fate follows the footsteps of three people. All three will shape the fate of the world, as it once more teeters on the edge of chaos.

When everyone else saw a dangerous enemy, one man saw potential for redemption. Barnabas changed Christianity by believing people deserve second chances. From vouching for persecutor Saul of Tarsus to restoring deserter John Mark, he chose grace over caution. This gripping novel follows the encourager whose gift for seeing potential in broken people helped shape the early church. Discover the power of second chances. Get “Barnabas: The Apostle of Second Chances” today.

An Indian mail order bride is not what she sees herself as, and certainly not what he expects… Ceeh'eenesie's whole family is dead. Her Arapaho way of life is dying. Sometimes Ceeh'eenesie wishes she could vanish as well. But she has a promise to keep. Her dead grandfather wants her to go on, to carry on their ways. And being a mail order bride is her only way. Until… She discovers her late husband left her with a present: a baby in her belly. Marshall Berkley hasn't seen any kin in years. When Marshall’s friend Michael Briggs tells him he's bringing him a bride, the last thing ...

"Captivating, suspenseful & raw. An accurate depiction of life during that time. Incredible!" When Danny Jackson says "the N-word" on his fifth birthday his grandmother tells him their family doesn't use that word, though he's learned it from his father. There's a mysterious grave in their woods, and all he's ever heard it called was "the N-word Grave." Thus begins a family saga and coming of age story as an Appalachian grandmother tries to change her family's trajectory regarding race relations. Danny and Martin Noble Peoples, a descendent of the murdered black man, team up to uncover the ...

A gripping tale of survival and redemption in the heart of an empire. Set in a world ruled by iron and fire, Anakus will take you on a journey that will test your soul. When a young boy is torn from his homeland and forced into a life of servitude and war, he must learn to survive in the shadows of Rome. But even in the darkest corners of the world, there is always a glimmer of hope. Anakus is a powerful story of identity, resilience, and the enduring hope that shines through every trial. With ancient empires and timeless questions as its backdrop, this sweeping tale will capture your heart...

Evan Hunter always planned to marry and raise a family on his Montana ranch, that is, until his father was diagnosed with epilepsy. He knows he might develop the same condition, and that he could pass it on to his children, and he won’t risk that, so he gives up his dreams of a wife and family. Sally Mason has always wanted a home of her own and a houseful of children. But after leaving the orphanage where she and her best friend, Josie, grew up, she finds herself in the worst situation she could have ever imagined—a brothel near the Chicago waterfront where every day, her life is in ...

The Complete Series 4 Books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. You'll get FOUR books! When the group of four friends decides to journey of discovery and learns about life, love, and relationships in a way they had never dreamed possible. Continue with us on this Wild West journey as we mingle with notorious outlaws and may find something that just may change their lives forever. Read all the Daughters For The Wild West Series Book 1 Monday’s Child is Fair of Face Book 2 Tuesday's Child is Full of Grace Book 3 ...

Complete Series romance collection in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome Historical Western Romance Short Story. The town’s Christmas cheer is sadly lacking. It’ll take a miracle to bring Red Rock back to life. Fortunately, tis the season for such things! Facing their troubles with courage and the conviction of their faith, Maggie, Isabelle, Laura, and Megan will set the town back on its feet—and along the way, they’ll each find the love of a lifetime. Join them for the holiday ride! This New edition has been completely re-edited, revised, and revamped! Christmas In Red Rock by ...

Being a mail order bride was her only chance – to shake away the shame that weighed on her shoulders. Ruth Gibson is a hardworking woman who wants to be treated as an equal. But every man she meets treats her as an inferior. She can stand it no longer. So, she looks west. Rumors have it that frontier women work alongside men and some of them even own their own land. That is the dream. The quickest way to get to the west is to become a mail order bride. But there’s one problem… She has to lie and hide her shame if she wants any chance of acquiring a husband. Harrison Tibbs is searching...

With danger lurking at every turn, their passion and faith will be pushed to the limit. In Love on the Frontier, Anita Nordling arrives in the rugged West eager to start her life with her fiancé, Kevin Munson. But before she can even catch her breath, she’s robbed, endangered by outlaws, and swept into the heart of a mining town filled with danger. Kevin, strong and protective, is everything she hoped for—but their love will be tested in ways neither expected. From daring escapes to explosive confrontations, Anita must navigate life-threatening challenges as she helps Kevin build a ...