Inspirational Historical Fiction

Even as Julie worries about how her children are coping with the loss of their father and the recent move to their new ghost-town home in Mae’s Second Chance, her youngest son is quietly searching through one of the centuries-old buildings for a treasure he believes that his father means for him to find. But what he eventually discovers is not at all what he expects.Julie Engstrom has brought her family to the deserted ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. She knew that her family needed something different as they struggled to deal with the loss that has changed their lives forever. Her ...

The Winter Rose of Northumberland A love tested by scandal. A past shrouded in whispers. A place she never truly belonged—until now. When Eleanor Whitmore’s father, the village parson, dies, she is left with nothing but a tarnished name and a town full of whispers. Langmere has never fully claimed her as its own, and when rumors of her mother’s mysterious past resurface, Eleanor is faced with a choice: stay and fight for her place, or leave behind the only home she has ever known. Nathaniel Grahame is a man forged in war, tasked with rebuilding the estate of a noble family that has ...

INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY Can one small school accomplish the impossible? Does the heart of a champion beat in their chests? Mississippi, 1964. Poverty-stricken Dean Barnes lives and breathes basketball. Idolizing his court-dominating big brother, his hoops-obsessed community goes wild when the high school team wins the state championship. But when tragedy strikes, the devastated teenager tumbles into a self-destructive spiral. Drowning his sorrows by shunning his friends and getting drunk at parties, Dean is surprised when the high school basketball coach takes him under his wing. And ...

On the verge of abandoning the fur trade in Montana Territory circa 1886, Frenchman Rene Dubois rescues lovely trespasser Brynelle Merriman from a line of traps set to catch a pesky beaver. Uncommitted to staying in Mustang Pass despite appeals from friends Chance and Argus, Rene becomes drawn to the fleet-footed daughter of the new mercantile’s owner, but cannot persuade her to run in his direction. Building shelves for the store sets him in better position for feminine attention, but he scarcely gains ground when trouble threatens Granite Mine. As the women retaliate, Brynelle ...

Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Available as part of a super value boxed set amazon.com/dp/B0772SMT5Z (copy and paste the link into your browser) Mary Jackson wants a family more than anything. Her sister Kathleen's daughter is the apple of her eye, but Mary despairs of ever having a baby girl of her own. That is until she applies to marry a man she has never met on the other side of the country. Join Mary on her soul-searching journey to find love and happiness. And follow her adventures as she comes to terms with the fact that you ...

The Legacy Quilt: The Tapestry of Family Love and Resilience is a touching and beautifully told story that captures the essence of family heritage and the strength found in shared experiences. Join Emma and Nana Rose as they unravel the rich history of their family's cherished quilt, each patch symbolizing a significant moment in their ancestors' lives. From tales of romantic adventures and steadfast friendships to overcoming immense hardships, this book is a celebration of the resilience and love that binds a family together. Why to Get This Large Print Book: Heartwarming Storytelling: ...

A young silk heiress is caught in the dangerous tide of French history during the reign of the evil Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici. Uncovering a diabolical plot, Rachelle joins forces with the handsome rebel Marquis Fabien de Vendome - but will they be in time?

She thought God had forgotten her, until a pastor reached out from Wyoming and offered her a brand-new life. But can she let go of the memories she left behind to love again? Missy Stanton believes her life is over when her husband, Tommy, dies in a tragic work accident in the railyards of Boston. Alone in the city with no family and worse prospects, she turns to the Matrimonial Times in a moment of weakness. There, she meets Pastor Jack Tibsdale, who offers her a home in a place in Birch River, Wyoming, in return for her hand in marriage.

Tommy and Evelyn Christie have reluctantly agreed to host the wedding of Tommy's mother to Andrew Parsons, the Marquess of York, at their home Hessleham Hall. None of the happy couple's adult children support the marriage, but when Andrew is found dead outside the wedding chapel on the morning of his wedding, it seems one of them has taken their anger a step too far. To make matters worse, Tommy's younger brother, Harry, is missing and quickly becomes the police's primary suspect. Can Tommy and Evelyn uncover the murderer before the teenage Harry is found and arrested for the crime

Available as a value box set (Pioneer Wilderness Romance Complete Series) amazon.com/dp/B0743DNQTG (copy and paste the link into your browser) It’s 1887 and love is starting to sprout in the promising land of Mankato, Minnesota. Meet Hannah, she was raised in an orphanage and does not remember any family at all. She does not believe in love. She’s been helping out with cooking, cleaning, and teaching some of the other kids. However, now she’s turning 18 and has to decide if she will stay there as a worker and receive a small stipend, room, and board and continue with this life. Or ...

Lady Marianne wants nothing to do with Lord Castleton—that is until a great mystery forces them to work together. When Lord Castleton does not recognize her, Lady Marianne is deeply hurt. That hurt is soon overcome by the dreadful realization that her parents have disappeared. Deeply afraid, she reluctantly turns to the only person who she believes can help: Lord Castleton. *** Lady Marianne has grown into a fine young lady since James last saw her. Eager to enter into her good graces after an embarrassing encounter, James finds himself thrust into the middle of a mystery. Together, they ...

Bryn Farrell, the youngest sister of Darcy in Bandit Bride, grew up in Dodge City’s heyday as a cattle town. Rudderless since her fiancée’s death, she crashes into Ty Shelton, an old nemesis from school, as he is racing to the last of the big fires of 1885 with a bucket of water. She is drenched with freezing water, but her spirit is not quenched, and she returns to help fight the fire. Practical and reserved, Ty is a wheat farmer who takes care of his widowed mother and younger brother. When he rescues Bryn from the first blizzard of the big “die-up” of 1886 and must take her home...

This is the first of three Christian historical books in the Fields of Timothy series. In 1905, in Western Pennsylvania, Katie Collier’s life has never been easy. Her family is dirt poor; her father is an alcoholic, and her mother has passed away, leaving a void in her life. Katie dreams of the day she can escape his drunken tirades. Then, an unexpected reprieve comes knocking on their farmhouse door. Their neighbor, Mr. Marlowe, is desperately searching for a girl to help his wife, who just gave birth to triplets. With a large family, Mrs. Marlowe needs help cooking and caring for the ...

After a tragic loss, Tsega—a gifted healer in ancient Ethiopia—is cast out by her people. Her path crosses with Philip the Apostle, leading her on a spiritual journey through pain, faith, and redemption. Inspired by early Christian tradition and Ethiopian heritage, this powerful historical novel explores the transformative power of love, healing, and divine purpose. For readers of inspirational fiction, biblical retellings, and soul-stirring journeys of hope.

Peter, the new Earl of Berkshire gets more than he bargains for when Juliana his childhood friend, talks him into a pretend courtship with her new friend, Patience. Instead of keeping the ladies at bay, looking to marry a title, it traps him into many of Juliana’s foolhardy schemes. When Juliana’s attentions turn in another direction, his pretend courtship might inevitably entrap him. He must do something quickly or risk everything he has come to hold dear about lovely Juliana. Can Peter turn his friendship with Juliana into Romance? A fun Regency Romance that will keep you on your toes...

Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Spring 1879, Northern California Meet Patience, a society girl who has fallen on hard times. With no dowry, Patience has agreed to move to California to be a mail order bride. But nothing is as it should be. Patience finds out she has to marry her intended groom’s brother, she is expected to help around the farm, and no one appreciates her keen fashion sense. Will Patience ever fit in with her new family? Should she return to Boston with the handsome Mr. King? Is there any chance that Patience and her ...

A runaway bride. A reformed gambler. A marriage built on second chances. Victoria Sterling needs a fresh start, and a mail-order marriage in Arizona is her best shot. No one here knows she once made her living in Boston’s elite gaming rooms... or why she had to leave. But her husband-to-be is no fool. Samuel Rowan spent years running from his past and turning his saloon into a respectable business. The last thing he needs is a wife with secrets. Yet the sharp-eyed woman at his side is impossible to ignore—and even harder to trust. When the past comes calling, keeping their lies buried ...

Inspired by the incredible stories of the heroines of the Italian Resistance, this is a heart-wrenching dual-timeframe story which is a portrait of war and a powerful exploration of how far we will go to protect our families, set between World War II Naples and the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood.

There are dreamers, those who are afraid to dream, and that rare individual who lives all of their dreams in one lifetime. Sissy falls into the last category. Whether traveling around the globe or settling in quiet locations in the Midwest, Sissy always finds an adventure, and if she doesn’t, adventure finds her. She never sees obstacles, only opportunities. A life well lived will be fraught with mistakes, the highs and lows of good and bad decisions, and the ultimate knowledge of winning the game. In her own words, “I don’t think our mistakes define our existence. Life is a process ...

When Olivia Dawson returned home one rainy Autumn afternoon, she could never imagine her life as she knew it would change dramatically. She finds an injured and unconscious man close to her cottage and takes him back to her home. After three days of nursing him back to health, a search party arrives at her cottage, and Lord Falmer identifies the injured man as his cousin, the Duke of Penrith. In a surprise decision, the Duke requests Miss Olivia stay at the estate until he regains his memory and recovers completely, as she is the only familiar thing in his life at that moment. When Lord ...