Love Inspired Historical

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. Miss Sophia Weston is left destitute after her father dies. Her brother and sister-in-law, Lord and Lady Brookridge, refuse to support her, even though it is their duty. When Sophia is forced to seek employment, she accepts a position as a governess for the widowed Duke of Harrogate. The duke’s only daughter, Sarah, brings an immense amount of joy to Sophia. Soon enough, Sophia learns to accept her new situation and loves her daily ...

Between an old friend and a former adversary lies Elizabeth's heart—and her predicament. When Elizabeth Bennet receives an unexpected invitation from Thomas Harrington, a childhood friend who has recently inherited the magnificent Ashfield Park in Derbyshire, she anticipates nothing more than a pleasant reunion. Yet her visit proves far more complicated than expected, especially when a ball at Ashfield brings her face-to-face with Mr. Darcy, the man whose proposal she so firmly rejected months before. As circumstances force Elizabeth to navigate between these two gentlemen, she discovers ...

A mail order bride with a baby mismatched to a rancher with no interest in children… Abbie Hustley thinks her future is secure when she becomes a mail order bride for a rancher in the west. There will be no more singing in saloons, no more late nights. Sam Sayler has everything he wants, a ranch of his own, loyal ranch hands, and a life under the wide Colorado skies. All he needs now, is a wife. When Abbie arrives in Sunny Springs, they realize a terrible misunderstanding has taken place: the mail order bride agency has mismatched Abbie to Sam. Abbie has a baby. And a baby is the last ...

Pride, prejudice, and the price of independence. When Mr. Bennet falls gravely ill, Elizabeth makes the unthinkable choice—she enters trade to support her family by opening a bookshop in Meryton. Society is scandalized, her mother is mortified, but Elizabeth finds unexpected fulfillment in her newfound independence. Then Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to Netherfield. The proud master of Pemberley is strangely drawn to the shopkeeper Elizabeth has become, finding her business acumen as captivating as her fine eyes. As they engage in spirited discussions over literature and ledgers, both must ...

Two stubborn hearts, one worthy cause… When Elizabeth Bennet publicly confronts the haughty Mr. Darcy about his criticisms at a Meryton assembly, their mutual dislike seems permanently established. But fate—with a little help from Jane and Mr. Bingley—forces these two stubborn souls to work together on a winter charity project for the less fortunate families of Hertfordshire. As Elizabeth and Darcy reluctantly collaborate to bring warmth and dignity to those in need, they discover unexpected common ground beneath their apparent differences. Their charitable partnership gradually ...

Miss Lucinda Williams has very rarely felt happiness. With an overbearing father dictating her every move, she finds herself longing for just a moment of freedom. When she meets Lord Wiltshire, a viscount and gentleman, Lucinda finds herself immediately drawn to him – but her father, instead, pushes her towards the arrogant Viscount Astley. When she continues to enjoy the company of Lord Wiltshire, much to her horror, he suffers a dreadful accident which she is certain is Lord Astley's doing. Fearing for Lord Wiltshire’s safety, Lucinda pulls back from their acquaintance and resigns ...

A beautiful cousin. A wealthy gentleman. And an inconvenient truth that can no longer be ignored... When Elizabeth Bennet's beautiful and accomplished cousin Clara arrives at Longbourn for an extended visit, no one is surprised by Mr. Darcy's immediate interest in the elegant newcomer. Clara embodies everything the proud master of Pemberley seems to value—refined manners, perfect accomplishments, and unfailing propriety. As Clara skillfully cultivates Darcy's admiration, Elizabeth finds herself unexpectedly troubled by their growing attachment. For beneath her cousin's flawless exterior ...

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 can a spinster mail order bride hope for? Plenty of luck. An unlucky Vivian Reed ends up in a strange town after the mail order bride agency fumbled with its paperwork. David Black, the man who shows up to get Vivian, is not her intended husband. David wants to fulfill her ailing mother’s dream of seeing grandchildren filling the house before she passes on. And David’s ‘perfect match’ is supposed to arrive as he has corresponded with a woman who has three children. Instead, the mail order bride Vivian has no children, is a spinster and totally mismatched by the agency. Now, ...

When Alice becomes a new mother and a widow all in the same night, her world falls apart. Can she ever learn to trust again? When Alice agrees to marry Simon as a mail-order bride, she quickly realizes that her marriage is not what she imagined it would be. He does not allow her to go into town by herself, keeps her from having any friends, and expects her to cater to his every want. Within months of moving to her new home with her new husband, she realizes she is pregnant. On the night she goes into labor, Simon unexpectedly dies, and Alice is left to tend to the farm by herself while ...

A life of practicality and security. That is all Philadelphia maid Kitty Byrum and western lawman Cyrus Ross both look for. With that in mind, a mail-order bride marriage fits the bill perfectly. Cyrus will provide a home for Kitty and her younger sister Helen, and, in return, Kitty will perform all expected wifely duties. They see their marriage as a contract – love not being a requirement. They are not looking for a fairy tale love life. But even then, life does not always unfold according to one’s simple wishes… As the train the Byrum sisters travel westward on comes to a ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Lady Juliet wants answers. Lord Strickland does not want her involved. Finding a mysterious letter, Juliet becomes entangled in a scandal she would rather avoid. Her situation becomes worse when she overhears someone planning an attack on Lord Strickland. She cannot keep this information to herself. Duncan, the Earl of Strickland, did not expect a disastrous Season—but that is precisely what has happened. Along with Lady Juliet, Duncan is thrown into a great mystery that surrounds them with danger. With the threat growing ever closer, they must find a way to unearth the truth – and then...

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Lord Barrington has a secret as to why he has disappeared from Miss Worthy’s life. Can Lady Angelica Landerbelt discover the truth? Miss Elizabeth Worthy has never been able to forget Lord Barrington, who promised her his love and then disappeared without explanation. Reluctantly, she is in London for the Season, with her mother enlisting Lady Angelica Landerbelt to help find Elizabeth a suitable match. Lord Peter Barrington has been forced to return to London, tormented by the guilt and shame of what he has done and determined to try and make amends. Little does he expect that, when he ...

Raised in the comfort of the East, Lila Bennett never imagined the West would be so wild—until her family’s wagon is ambushed by outlaws. Just when all seems lost, a rugged stranger comes to their rescue, stirring something unexpected in her heart. As they continue their journey, Lila finds herself drawn to Rhett Morgan, whose quiet strength and repeated acts of bravery hint at a bond deeper than chance. Rhett has buried his heart beneath years of pain, scarred by the loss of his mother and sister. As the son of a seasoned wagon train leader, he’s learned not to trust—especially not...

Strong, brave women with hearts of gold, each in need of a man to survive in the Old West. Enter the cowboys, ranchers, and deputies, ready to take on the challenge of the rural town, and the women in it. Will the Brides of Persimmon Pass be able to find love? Will the men be able to keep them safe? Find out in this heartfelt series full of pure fun and romance! Books 1-3 Counting on the Cowboy Gambling on the Gentleman Doting on the Deputy

Zeke Horn was born in the year 1918 in the mountains of east Tennessee. At the age of seven he lost his family and was forced out into an uncaring world with winter fast approaching. Thanks to the help of kind strangers, he was barely able to survive the bitterly cold weather. Out of desperation, but with little hope, a letter was sent to the only relative he knew. His uncle, Abel Horn, responded and Zeke was saved from what would have been a terrible death. Abel and Zeke set out on the long journey to Abel’s home in Kentucky. Along the way they were joined by a child who they found in ...