Inspirational Historical Fiction

Slithering Secrets, Scaly Suspects, and a Killer on the Loose! London, 1898: Chaos strikes the London Zoo when a giant cobra escapes its cage, killing a rhesus monkey and throwing the staff into a frenzy. Dr. Watson’s old schoolmate—a trailblazing anti-venom researcher—is thrust into the scandal. With his reputation on the line and suspicions mounting, Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James are called in to untangle the mystery. But the case takes a deadly twist when Lucy discovers the escaped cobra lurking in the researcher’s office—next to the lifeless body of the man who reported the ...

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 ...

Love’s gentle promise becomes nothing more than a withered dream. With dreams of love and a hope for belonging, shy Belle Parish leaves her position as a maid in Charleston to travel to New Mexico with her best friend to become mail-order brides. Colt Lawson’s letters hold great promise and while his devilishly handsome face matches his picture, something does not add up. Discovering his lie only moments before they wed, Belle flees the church and straight into the Castañeda Hotel Harvey House. Giving up the prospect on ever marrying, she dons her nun-like uniform and focuses on her ...

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.

It was in the Spring of 1851 when the letter from the Western Territories arrived on the doorsteps of Rafe McCade’s cabin in central Kentucky. The letter was from Rafe’s brother, Colin, asking him to leave his worn-out Kentucky farm and bring his family to join him in the Rocky Mountains where the land is free, the valleys are green and the Ponderosa pines are tall and majestic. Rafe and his wife Dora are captivated as they read Colin’s letter and in just a few short weeks they set off with their thirteen-year-old son in a covered wagon to St. Louis where they will pick up the Sante ...

A 4-Book Box Set Complete Series! Clean Western Stories, ranging from mail order bride to historical you know you’ve found yourself a real treasure trove. Grab your spyglass and catch the train to Colorado, for a crazy adventure. Meet Amelia, Bradley Walker, and all the friends as we delve into this mystery, and 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 in one boxed set! By bestselling authors Katie Wyatt and Kat Carson Book #1 Stolen Brides Her life is turned upside down when a handsome ...

It’s not always about what you say to your love ones, but how you say it. Beth Cartwright is an orphan on the run. After her mother’s death, she is facing a life of destitution. With debts being called in, no prospects for marriage and no protector, she has to do something. And fast. Becoming a mail order bride is her only option. There is one small problem. She hasn’t told her husband-to-be that she comes with a little sister in tow. But she quickly finds her husband has secrets of his own. David Justman is a man haunted by his past. His scars not only mar his skin, but his heart. ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Forgiveness is not just about forgiving others, it’s also about forgiving ourselves for the pain we’ve caused others. When a tragic accident leaves Maisie Clark scarred, both physically and emotionally, her dreams of love and a future in the bustling city of Chicago start to crumble. Amid a world that has forsaken her, she discovers solace in the letters exchanged with an enigmatic suitor, A.W., whose eloquent promises of acceptance and a fresh start out west resonate deeply as she embarks on her journey as a mail order bride. Upon her arrival in the rustic charm of Goldenbrook, she ...

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 ...

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....

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 ...

A woman with a dangerous past. A soldier on a divine mission. When Rahab hides two Israelite spies in Jericho, she never imagines one will return to claim her heart. As Jericho's walls fall, Rahab rises from outcast to unlikely hero. But acceptance among the Israelites proves challenging. With enemies questioning her loyalty and her growing feelings for Salmon tested at every turn, can love bridge the divide between former enemies? Experience this powerful retelling of one of the Bible's most intriguing women—a story of redemption, courage, and unexpected love that defies all odds. Get ...

Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. This inspirational historical Western romance series is about empowered women who turn around their disabilities and hopeless circumstances in the mid and late 19th century. The stories take place in the mining town of Jerome Arizona where there are only a few decent women and lots of nefarious activities. Copper City Western Romance Complete Series Book 1 ~ Sophia Will Sophia already feel the love she longs for in Jerome? Will Noah accept her despite her flaws? Did Sophia and Noah make the right decision ...

Amnesia stole his past. Will her secret steal their future? Ivelisse "Lisa" Garcia has overcome the hardships of growing up in an orphanage and found purpose as a nurse at a local mission hospital. A chance encounter with a mysterious stranger leaves her excited for the future. But when he shows up in her ward with no memory of his past, Lisa is determined to help him recover, both mentally and physically. As she aids in his recovery and a spark kindles between them, she wonders if there might be room for both fulfillment and love in her life. Jackson Stratton, desperate to escape his ...

What if Lady Catherine never visited Longbourn and Mr. Darcy's second proposal never took place? The wedding of Jane and Mr. Bingley is fast approaching, but Elizabeth dreads the day. She is overjoyed for her sister and honoured to be the maid of honour at the ceremony. But a certain gentleman will also be in attendance, acting as the best man of the wedding, and Elizabeth isn't too sure she wants to see him. For how can she stand at the altar of the church, beside the man she loves, knowing that the wedding is not theirs? ...Especially when it could have been. As the wedding day arrives, ...

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...

Mail order brides don’t expect to find love… but sometimes they get lucky. Mary Jean has a secret. She’s been in love with Jasper since she was thirteen. Too bad he was twenty-four Too bad he never gave her the time of day. Their age difference never mattered. At least not to her. Especially when she saw him risk his life for their neighbor just to have justice served. But eleven years between them isn’t easy to overcome. Until now. Ten years later, and MJ needs a husband. Desperate to care for her aging grandmother, she needs money and a place to live. Fast. This time, Jasper ...

The Complete Series 6 Books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance by bestseller and Kindle All-Star author Katie Wyat! Journey with the courageous women in this five-book historical mail-order bride series as they step out in faith, searching for true love and a home to call their own.The American Wild West was a time of lawlessness and danger, but also a time of deep courage…and not just from cowboys! Countless mail-order brides made the journey west to marry, not knowing what they would find on the other side of the ...