Inspirational Historical Fiction

A delightful mail-order bride in reverse that’ll melt your heart. A blacksmith in need of a miracle, a livery stable owner requiring rescue- Will an arranged marriage bring more than either bargained for? A widowed blacksmith, Joseph Evans, is hardened, hard-pressed, and weighed down by the needs of his unusual family. If only he could find a housekeeper. But they’re in short supply, and Joseph needs one with the patience of Job. “I don’t want a wife. What I need is a miracle.” Livery stable owner Birdie Murphy needs another pair of hands to save her family home and business. In ...

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...

Elizabeth Saintclair escaped an obsessed kidnapper only to land in the clutches of pure evil. Now trapped like a caged animal Elizabeth beats at the door of her one room prison, which should lead to freedom. But for Elizabeth, when the door opens, a frightening unthinkable fate awaits her. Dakota Russell is head over heels in love with a little red haired spitfire named Elizabeth Saintclair. Before he has a chance to proclaim his love to her, she is kidnapped. Dakota relentlessly searches for her. He tracks her to the small mining town of Bannack Montana. Suddenly the trail grows cold, ...

Widow Martha Patton has memories of a beautiful marriage cut short by the kidnapping of her daughter, and the mysterious murder of her Sheriff husband, Jonah. In the autumn of her life, Martha is living with their adopted son, Sheriff Tony, who she and Jonah gave a second chance and raised after he killed a man. When Martha learns she has a cancer diagnosis, will she trust in God that even in brokenness, the Redemption of Christ has called her into a Perfect Plan? And will she keep to her resolve not to tell Tony about the cancer? The first in the five- novella series of ‘Redemption at ...

William Collins, from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, is a man upon whom the face of undeserved fortune has smiled. Despite his notable shortcomings of mind and character, he has secured for himself a comfortable living as the rector of Hunsford parish, and a humane and sensible wife. He also looks forward to the day when he shall inherit a tidy estate in Hertfordshire.

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?

**Included in the following box set: Teen and Young Adult Historical Royalty Romance Box Set The Duke may be dashing, but he has his secrets. Will Lady Emily be able to trust him and his cunning ways? This is a 90-minute read. Lady Emily had lived happily with her mother. Through the blur of heart-felt days and bonding moments, a new neighbor had decided to move in. Their new neighbor was none other than the Duke of Bertram who is both handsome and well-mannered. As time went on, he would greet Lady Emily with a smile every time they encountered one another. When the two ladies hear a rumor...

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 ...

By Award-Winning Author A Regency. It’s late August, and the heir to the title, Earl of Bentley, faces a dilemma. He must find, persuade, and marry a titled and moneyed English lady before October 30th or he will lose his estates, lands, and finances. So, Bentley, unlearned in the Rules of Love and the intricacies of women’s psyches confronts a ticking clock. He hires a matchmaker. Lady Camilla Merriweather, eldest daughter of a viscount, must use her considerable beauty to marry a rich, titled, Englishman to save her large family from the poverty and disgrace brought upon them by huge ...

Saylor Sanderson, quirky Seattle socialite, declares herself a "modern," and embarks on an Alaskan adventure to Anchorage, where she has secured a position at the Spruce Telephone Company. Can she acclimate to the crude wilderness surroundings of the new city, learn the rigors of switchboard technology, and immerse herself into the Switchboard Sisterhood of career women? Or, will her shoe-loving, shoe-shopping ways accidentally lead her to love?

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...

This is a story that defies the ordinary—a captivating blend of mystery and romance. "Texas 1900" is a spellbinding journey, a puzzle waiting to be unraveled, an irresistible enigma that will leave you yearning for more. Prepare to be captivated From Bestselling Christian Historical author Katie Wyatt! Travel to 1900 Texas, a world where Sheriff Jack Owen, seeking companionship amidst his settling friends, places a fateful ad for a mail-order bride. Unbeknownst to him, fate weaves a mesmerizing twist when a captivating and fiercely independent woman steps off the train, reshaping his life...

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 ...

California 1851, The 31st New State in America. With strong faith and fortitude, Twelve brave young women headed out to the Wilds of California, by advertising as brides. On their journey, they find out it was not always a bed of roses! Many hardships and obstacles had to be overcome to finding true love, faith and answered promises... This New edition has been completely re-edited, revised, and revamped! We are happy to announce this Complete Westward Brides Romance Collection series, books 1 thru 12 in one boxed set is now available for your reading pleasure! Read all the books in ...

**Included in the following box set: Teen and Young Adult Historical Royalty Romance Box Set Miss Verona is the woman Benjamin desires to wed, but when Verona finds out that Benjamin is from a rival family, will she turn down his advances? By Amazon #1 Best Selling Author in 90 - Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads, Eliza Heaton. Verona is still grieving the loss of her brother and the only heir to her father’s sea salt dynasty. She watches as her father wages constant price battles with the earl who owns the coal mines necessary to heat the saltwater and turn it into sea salt. Benjamin...

A historical Christian Romance set at Valley Forge in 1777-1778. A stranger, who goes by the name Head of Stone, stumbles into the cabin where Martha Dawson and Phillip and Elizabeth McCray live. He was raised by the Lenape since he was a child. His mission is to avenge the death of his Lenape wife Moshanna. In a twist of fate, new information about Head of Stone’s past comes to light and he decides to stay with the McCray household for the time being. While he is there, the ragtag, nearly frozen, nearly starved Continental Army stumbles into the nearby fields. To the north, a political ...

**Included in the following box set: Teen and Young Adult Historical Royalty Romance Box Set One misunderstanding. One dance. But can it all lead to a lifetime of love? When Susanne Seymore, the only child of the Duke of Somerset, was saved from the advances of an old spice-monger by the handsome, highly desirable, and single Earl of Wessex, she had hoped that it might be the start of a lasting relationship. Yet, a year had passed and Susanne—to her dismay—had not set eyes on the dashing Lord Wessex again. But… all was about to change with a hastily written letter, a forged signature,...

‘Where do you go to’ is the award winning debut novel by Jean Cerfontaine. Accept an invitation to follow the epic life story of the orphan Marie-Claire as she travels through Europe in the 50s and 60s. Join in her beautiful journey as the adopted daughter of a French diplomat, exploring life and discovering talents for dance and art. Her travels are described in beautiful prose, sharing her trials and tribulations through the glorious vista that is mid-century Europe. As she rubs shoulders with the rich and famous in Paris, Rome, St Moritz, Moscow and the French Riviera, the burning ...

For Fans of Amy Tan and Francine Rivers, Blazing China takes you on an extraordinary journey of a family, facing adversity and persecution with unyielding courage. Live or believe? God or survival? Ordinary Christians. Extraordinary circumstances. Beliefs under siege outside and conflicts within. Where do these women stand? Leesan wants to produce heirs to carry on the Lee family name and manage their enormous estates. When she delivers identical twin girls, Ann-Ann and May-May, just before the Cultural Revolution in China, she cannot imagine how much their world is about to change. Now, ...

Available as a value box set www.amazon.com/dp/B07634VX9W (copy and paste the link into your browser) Having left behind the man she loves, Betsy is marrying Jim. Not only is he a total stranger, but the father of three children Betsy knew nothing about. Life on the desolate prairie will be harder than anything Betsy’s ever done before. Can Betsy find a way to manage three children? Will Jim be the sort of husband Betsy has always dreamed of? Should Betsy have married the man she still longs for? Get ready for challenges, surprises, and a few laughs as this self-centered bride learn how ...