Inspirational Historical Romance

A stranded bride. A guarded father. A trail that leads to love—or heartbreak. Charlotte Warren has one chance to leave scandal behind: fulfill her promise as a mail-order bride and reach Silver Creek by Christmas. But when a fierce snowstorm strands her in the frontier town of Sidney, her plans—and her future—are at risk. Her only hope lies with Matthew Carson, a guarded stagecoach driver traveling with his spirited young daughter, Emma. Matthew knows the dangers of the trail all too well and has no intention of letting a stranger disrupt his careful routine. As he watches ...

Prepare to be captivated by the thrilling and heart-wrenching story of Natalie Merchant and her best friend, Leah as they navigate the difficult aftermath of a catastrophic fire that razed the orphanage they called home. Just when they thought things couldn't get any worse, their dear friend Jo becomes a mail order bride, leaving Natalie questioning her own future and purpose in life.With God as her guide, Natalie takes a leap of faith and follows in Jo's footsteps, becoming engaged to a man in a new town. But the path to true love is never smooth, and Natalie finds herself embroiled in a ...

Newly Revised 2015- Book Two in Grace Walton's Best-Selling Inspirational Medieval Romance series, The ChristKeepers. Battle weary Medieval Scottish laird Ian MacAllister is adept at every skill needed for murder and mayhem. A fierce warrior he’s won more tournaments than any other knight in Christendom. As a Crusader he brought back treasure untold from the Holy Lands. As an epic sinner he’d wooed and won the hearts and bodies of many a fair maid. His exploits are the stuff of troubadours’ heroic songs. Now as a new Christian he only seeks blessed peace. Peace, forgiveness, and a ...

A scarred woman. A drunken wastrel. A love that changes everything. Mary-Anne Harper is hideously scarred from a dreadful fire. Desperate to relieve her ailing parents from the burden that she believes she is she responds to an advertisement for a mail order bride. An advertisement that makes no mention of physical attributes. Clarence Richards, is a wastrel, running the family ranch into the ground. Knowing he should do better, in a drunken moment he pens an advertisement for a mail order bride. He never expected he would fall in love with the woman he knows only through letters. But his ...

Can a hunted woman hiding a dreadful secret find love? Or has the past ruined every chance for the future? Carmen Taylor didn’t reckon on the man she married being a ruthless racketeer, but when he steals from his gang boss, the retribution is brutal and with her husband dead, now Carmen must flee. Desperate, she answers an advertisement to wed a rancher out west. James Thompson never intended to have a wife, but now he’s got one. Stepping into the shoes of his recently deceased brother he honors the promise made to a lady, currently on her way to Nebraska. That she doesn’t know her ...

Second edition with a brand-new bonus epilogue & never-before-seen first chapter of Lacy's newest book! When Molly arrives in small-town Texas seeking refuge, she follows a help-wanted ad to the No Name Ranch. Instead of a down-on-his-luck, grandfatherly rancher, she finds herself grudgingly hired on by a young, handsome, and grumpy Cord. Cord plans to flip and sell the ranch he inherited. He wants no ties holding him to the hometown that rejected him years ago. As circumstances force Cord and Molly to work together, an undeniable spark ignites between them. Molly's sweet nature and ...

Melissa Miller is tired of being alone. Angry, bitter and jaded, she is fully aware that her marriage prospects are horribly slim after the war. With the threat of outlaws raiding towns nearby, her very safety, as well as her mother’s, is at risk. She cannot afford to have her chance at happiness whisked away. But just when she thought she couldn’t take much more and had lost her faith, he walked into her world. Gideon is full of laughter, an inner light and a buoyant personality that she craves… but he is harboring a secret. Gideon Ashton waltzed into the small north Texas town on a ...

She’s wanted dead or alive…. a desperate plan to keep her safe…. will answering an ad for a proxy bride be the answer? Or will Ophelia Price get more than she bargained for when she finally meets her new husband, Tombstone Marshal Edward “Big Ed” Lawson? 1875, Baltimore. Ophelia Price has a secret. That may not even be her real name. But what she does know for sure is there are people looking for her, bad people who want her and her family dead. After her parents receive a mysterious missive, Ophelia learns she’s not who she thinks she is – just a daughter of poor immigrant ...

Cora Miller, a recent widow, moves to St. Augustine in 1875 with her young daughter Emily to start life over as a single mother. She opens a fine millinery shop to court the tastes of the wealthy and become part of the town’s social elite. She succeeds in gaining the hat business of tourists Pamela Worthington and her daughter Judith, as well as, the attention of their family friend, extravagant Sterling Cunningham. But aloof Daniel Worthington, Pamela’s son, is more interested in the Indian captives recently brought to the fort. Daniel Worthington has escorted his mother and sister to ...

Rumors. A whirlwind betrothal. A scandal that shocks London. The Earl of Ancrum has not behaved well. Now back into society, Lord Ancrum is doing all he can to repair his damaged reputation. He ought to stay away from the notorious wealthy widow, Lady Starling, but when she seeks his help, he cannot say no despite his interest in another, Miss Whitaker. Lydia Whitaker has always been a quiet wallflower, saddened by her parents’ lack of interest in her. Realizing that she will soon become a spinster, Lydia determines that she will no longer hide in the shadows. However, nothing has ...

Secrets. Love. Mystery. Romance. Join the lords and ladies of Regency England in this heartwarming romance collection. A Duke’s Promise - A governess and a duke could never be a good match, but the Duke of Harrogate will stop at nothing to save Miss Sophia Weston from a desperate situation. An Earl’s Love - A mysterious locket with a note leads Miss Sarah Weston to London to discover her true identity and the love of a lifetime! The Viscount’s Secret - A sweet Regency romance with mystery, intrigue, secrets, and love! An Earl’s Deception - A sweet Regency romance with mystery, ...

In the snowbound valleys of 1912 in Bansfield, Massachusetts, love dares to bloom where it should never take root. Winter is no stranger to suffering. A housemaid with fiery red curls and haunting blue eyes, she keeps to herself, hiding a past that could cost her everything. Hunted by shadows and secrets, she’s learned to trust no one—until Ethan. Ethan is a quiet farmer shackled in a loveless, manipulative marriage. Bound by duty and a sense of right, his days are marked by hardship and guilt. But when Winter arrives to assist his petulant wife something buried long ago begins to stir...

A semi-retired bootlegger, Bethel is shaking off the dust of her well-worn boots, not looking back and hoping for a transformation. All she needs is a new dress, a new town, a husband, and a fresh start. Daughter of a traveling merchant, Bethel is tired of peddling her Daddy’s “Special Sauce” and being run out of town by every sheriff east of the Mississippi. So, it’s time to head west. She just needs to sell a few more bottles to help fund her trip. After all, who wants to meet their new husband looking like a gypsy? If only she could shake off that irritating detective waiting at ...

Sayler Christy knew chances were slim to none that any of her silly little daydreams would ever actually come true—especially any daydreams involving Mr. Booker, the new patient—the handsome, older patient convalescing in her grandfather’s rehabilitation center. Yet, working as a candy striper at Rawlings Rehab, Sayler couldn’t help but dream of belonging to Mr. Booker—and Mr. Booker stole her heart—perhaps unintentionally—but with very little effort. Gorgeous, older, and entirely unobtainable—Sayler knew Mr. Booker would unknowingly enslave her heart for many years to come...

Hope Hammond is best friends with Faith Abernathy and has grown up around her brother Davis. Recently, an attraction has surfaced between the friends. As the new relationship starts to form, problems caused by the American Civil War have reached a boiling point for the Hammond family, leaving little room for Hope to focus on love. Davis Abernathy wants to be a soldier and fight for the Confederacy, but his family is against him joining the war effort. The only thing he wants more that serving with honor is to marry Hope, but their relationship can’t progress with her father refusing to ...

Lady Emily Dove doesn’t know whom to trust. Her true identity must never be known. Lady Emily, daughter to the Marquess of Rawson, must disguise her true identity while her father is in hiding. After a vicious thief ransacked their home and left the marquess for dead, Emily takes it upon herself to guard her father’s precious secret. Trying to escape her loneliness from being hidden away from Society, Lady Emily takes on the identity of Miss Emily Thorpe, and agrees to become the companion to a Miss Helen Martin. Emily’s circumstances take an unexpected turn when her feelings develop ...

A rancher hardened by loss. A jilted woman yearning for a new start. Can love bridge the vast divide of their hearts? After the tragic loss of his wife and son, rancher Frank Gallagher has only his life to the unforgiving Colorado frontier. His ranch is his refuge, and the silence suits him just fine. However, the coming winter threatens to swallow him whole, leaving him no choice but to seek help. Placing an advertisement for a mail-order bride, he’s looking for a practical partnership to keep his ranch running. Nothing more. Charity Patricks has seen her share of heartbreak and betrayal...

Experience the time-honored tale of Pride and Prejudice in a whole new light with this delightful and engaging twist. Book ONE Of a Series of Jane Austen Variations. What if Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy found themselves entangled in a flirtation, both seeking a respite from the serious demands of society? This clean and sweet closed-door romance breathes fresh life into a classic story. Mr. Darcy, bound by a solemn promise to his late mother, faces a weekly reminder from his persistent Aunt about his duty to marry and care for his cousin Anne. Determined to keep his heart untouched and ...

A Haunted Lawman. A Hopeful Bride. A Dark Secret That Threatens Their Frontier Dream. Eli Canton, an ex-lawman from Boston, carries the burden of a scandalous past. Wrongly accused of murder, he moves to Colorado, seeking solitude and a chance at a peaceful ranching life. His loneliness leads him to seek a wife through a matrimonial ad, hoping for a fresh start. Hannah Wilson, is a spirited governess from Boston, yearning for adventure and romance. She finds Eli’s advertisement and is captivated by the promise of a new life. Their letters forge a bond of love and hope, and Hannah travels ...

A plan born of deception… Can Charlotte overcome her stepsister’s cruel actions and find the love she deserves? Miss Charlotte Richardson was heartbroken when her father died, but is elated when her mother remarries. It brings Charlotte such joy to see her mother happy again. Charlotte hopes to develop a close bond with her new stepsister, Lady Emma, but her hopes are quickly shattered. Lady Emma is upset that she must now share her home with Charlotte, whom she feels is beneath her. When the Marquess of Withington develops affections for Charlotte, Lady Emma is furious because she ...