Religious Historical Fiction

The rubella epidemic of 1964-65. The Vietnam War. Both converge on twelve-year-old Debbie when her sister is born with disabilities and her father may be flying into danger. Labeled as a “rubella baby,” Debbie’s sister Krista is born blind in one eye and with a hole in her heart. Although she survives risky open-heart surgery, months pass, and she doesn’t babble or crawl like most babies do. Doctors decide Krista is cognitively challenged—she’ll never be able to learn—and they advise her parents to put her in an institution. Just forget about her and raise their three “...

Unity, Texas — May 1887. A grieving daughter. A hopeful journey. A love tested by secrets. Can love survive secrets, ambition, and the wild brutality of the frontier? After the sudden death of her father in the spring of 1887, Clary Wilson is left with little more than two battered stagecoaches—and the care of her younger sister. With no prospects back home, she answers a mail-order bride advertisement and heads west to Unity, Texas, hoping for a second chance at life and love. Thomas Forster, the man she’s been corresponding with, is even more handsome and kind than Clary dared ...

A harsh, scar-faced, rancher, An impulsive, whimsical teacher go together like dandelions and daydreams. Well, she thinks so anyway… Carrie Ann Dixon’s impulsive nature has cost her a teaching position. Destitute, she agrees to seek the help of a matchmaker. She believes there’s a happily ever after within reach for everyone, and she’ll work hard to make her dream come true. Casting her past failures aside, she’s thrilled with the idea of moving west and requests a match with someone who embraces adventure and will be enthusiastic about building a romantic relationship. Gabe ...

When a desperate escape leads to hidden treasures of the heart. When Isabella Crawford flees her wealthy Chicago life, she expects hardship in the Montana Territory. What she doesn't expect is Garrett Nash, a successful opal miner whose gentle hands and sharp mind suggest a past far removed from the frontier. As she builds a new life in Spencer's mining district, Bell discovers that some secrets are more precious than the gems they mine—and more dangerous. Garrett has his own reasons for choosing the isolation of the frontier over society's comforts. But when Bell's presence threatens to ...

An impossible marriage. An unforgivable act. A story of redemption testing the bounds of forgiveness and the depths of God’s grace. 1842, New York. Abigail Wyndham, daughter of English nobleman turned investor, Sir Rathburn, has crossed the ocean to be reunited with her father. As she comes of age, however, she discovers she is only a pawn in her father’s schemes, fated to secure a business deal and preserve the family reputation. Charles Henderson appears to have it all: a thriving shipping company and the hand of the prized Lady Abigail Wyndham. But he is a broken man who commits the ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Complete Series 5 Books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. This inspirational tale follows two generations of the Saint family as they follow their hearts and make new lives for themselves out West, meeting every challenge head on and striving at all times to trust in their faith and love for one another. This enchanting tale illustrates the strength of character and hope that won the West. John Saint has long dreamed of a new life out West This historical and inspirational Western romance much-loved series is about ...

What happens when a trained nurse/midwife goes up against a Voodoo queen? New Orleans, 1890 Camille Duval has been a trained nurse and midwife for a short time in Charleston when she loses both her parents, and her uncle Claude Duval insists she come live with him in New Orleans. When wealthy Vincent Rousseau hires her as a midwife for Adelaide, his young bride, Camille has no idea she will come up against Madam Lafleur, the local voodoo queen, who has staked her claim on the pregnant woman and her future child. How can Camille convince Adelaide to trust her instead of voodoo for the health...

Available as a value box amazon.com/dp/B073RQYPBG (copy and paste the link into your browser) American Mail order brides of the West, Historically Inspired clean and wholesome short story romance Atlanta 1880 Sara has not had the best of upbringings. Her mother, a single woman with a fondness for drink and dubious choices when it comes to friends, is not the ideal mother. She also refuses to tell her daughter anything about her past. But despite her unstable background, Sara has sound morals and a strong and confident nature, and her friends adore her for it. -Has Sara made the right ...

Alice Wilson, the oldest of three sisters takes a chance when she replies to an ad in the newspaper. Is it possible? Three brothers looking for three brides? She ventures west first to marry Joshua Caruthers, the oldest of three brothers. The unknown challenges of southeast Oklahoma Territory in the late 1800s test the faith, grit, and determination of three sisters relying on their hopes of finding true love as they travel westward as mail-order brides. Unforeseen challenges confront them every step of the way - from the Jesse James gang to the challenges of the rugged wilderness. Journey ...

The Complete Series 3 Books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Journey to the west and meet all three brave women and 3 farmers and true love. Adventure and Romance, heart-pounding, family, and faith—you’ll never forget these characters once you’ve stepped inside their lives. The Grant Boys Series Book 1 Taken for Granted Get ready for a few chuckles as Hattie rolls up her sleeves and takes on each challenge that comes her way. She’ll need all her experience with unruly students to get the Grant brothers whipped ...

Available as a value box amazon.com/dp/B06WD7M26Q (copy and paste the link into your browser) Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. This is book number one, the foundation for the series. Embark on a spellbinding odyssey with the inaugural volume of an enthralling series, woven with captivating enigmas and beguiling twists. Introducing the enigmatic Eva Crabtree, a strikingly elegant woman, poised and full-figured, seemingly in her prime. Her true age remains an evasive mystery, shrouded in whispers and speculation. Upon completing her studies...

The tragic death of the beloved King and Queen of Gliston leaves their five children in shock and mourning. Rebels rise up within the kingdom and fight to take control of the throne. Follow the Beckwiths, The Royal Family of Gliston, as each tells his or her story. Read along and discover where God’s divine plan takes them as they accept their callings, find danger, and even discover romance. Estelle is Book One in The Royals of Gliston Series. Here is an excerpt of her story…. A thousand thoughts whirled through my head as soon all the parliament members and servants were gathered. The...

In ancient Judea, to the objections of an overbearing parent, a young couple fall in love. When Maria becomes pregnant, they must elope. However, the girl's father wants his revenge and hatches a plot to return them to their home town. In this epic novel, the author takes us on a sweeping journey of love, tragedy and the human condition. Ossuary by Robert E. Kearns is a superlative re-imagining of the greatest story ever told.

Available as a value box set www.amazon.com/dp/B07634VX9W (copy and paste the link into your browser) It’s time for Betsy to come clean and tell her husband, Jim, all about Simon, the man she fell in love with. Her secrets are about to be exposed, and Betsy fears she has everything to lose. Will learning the truth mean losing Jim? Is Simon the man she should have married all along? Is Simon the man she should have married all along? Does it matter what her heart wants if the trial proves to be too dangerous? Betsy’s come a long way, though her next adventure will be the most dangerous ...

If the Nazis stole your house, wouldn’t you be justified in stealing it back now that the war is over? When Tamar Feldman admits to her husband, Daniel, and mentor, Neelie Visser, that she broke into her former home, they scold her for taking such a risk. Tamar is tired of being careful. She’s tired of living in the present, as if the past doesn’t matter. But the painting of the violin girl in her former bedroom draws her back again and again. She finally steals the painting to return it to its former owner. Now maybe this small act of justice will help Tamar to start to heal. When ...

Some treasures can't be measured in silver. In 1880s Idaho Territory, Boston-trained assayer Katherine Lobmeyer is determined to prove her worth in her ailing father's Silver City office, even if it means challenging every convention about a woman's proper place. Matthew Sterling, owner of the richest silver mine in the Owyhees, doesn't believe a woman belongs in the scientific world of mineral testing—until Katherine's brilliant mind and fierce dedication force him to question everything he thought he knew about a lady's capabilities. When theft and sabotage threaten the mining community...

There is very little that Lizzie Patterson wouldn’t do for those she cares about. That is especially true for her two neighbors in the quiet corner of the canyon that’s been her home for over fifty years and her refuge since she retired from the profession she loved but was more than ready to walk away from. Recently she’s accepted a role in a movie her first husband is producing after years of turning down all the other offers that came her way since her retirement. Many believe that her reason for doing so is because Clay Tobin has agreed to play the lead character in the same movie...

Amias, a traveling prophet, visited an old friend’s home in Jericho and learned of a secret council of religious leaders determined to uncover the fate of God’s ultimate mouthpiece, Elijah. The message was that he was taken away in a fiery chariot. But Amias and his friend, with their unique perspective, may learn for themselves what truly happened, even if it means venturing into unfriendly cities and towns. “Amias: A Widow’s Oil Novella” is a historical drama set during the reign of King Ahab and Jezebel, inspired by Biblical passages. Years after a duel between Elijah and the ...