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Best Historical Romances -- One Book More Reviews! The start of the wildly popular Duchess Society series! "An endearing love story with wit, heart and fire." ~ Bree Wolf, USA TODAY Bestselling Author “This book blew me away! Think Tessa Dare! One of the most romantic I’ve read in a long time." ~ RynnieReads Reviews A scandalous countess plays matchmaker…for a man she once longed to take for herself. Georgiana Whitcomb, Countess Winterbourne, is known as the Ice Countess for her rebellious ways and refusal to marry again. But a scandalous Christmas wager fashioned by Georgiana’s ...

The teacher Judith had developed a very particular method of teaching, she told the children the story with stories. This way of telling history, geography and everything related to culture, folklore, our traditions and our values as a nation, had granted her a very special affection with her students and parents who held her in great esteem and appreciation. Her children, as she was called, would leave her classroom with a special love for Panama. Judith had already retired a few years ago, but she continued with what she called her second marriage, education and her children.

In this Lone Woolf Task Force Orange short story, Drake Woolf, the "Man from Orange," is sent on a singleton operation to collect intelligence - from and on - Iranian major general and commander, Qasem Soleimani, of the Quds Force, a wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responsible for IRGC foreign operations. While conducting his mission to thwart a potential CONUS attack, the powers that be decide to seize the opportunity to target the elusive military leader. This fictionalized version of a true event places the Man from Orange front and center of a political ...

Miracle in Manhattan is a gripping tale of redemption, memories, and the ghosts of the past, set against the backdrop of New York City in the 1970s. Joe Pugh, a seasoned fight manager, has spent his life in the brutal world of boxing, managing tough men, none tougher than Killer Tate—a ruthless heavyweight whose fists shattered opponents and whose heart remained untouched. Decades later, on a quiet flight home, Joe glimpses a figure that stops him cold—a priest with the same build, the same presence. Could it be him? Could Tate have traded the violence of the ring for the grace of the ...

He hid his true identity. She hid her heart. But love has a way of revealing all. Fitzwilliam Darcy has never had a day to himself. Bound by duty, wealth, and an ever-watchful society, he longs for one thing he cannot have—freedom. Determined to escape the expectations that rule his life, he assumes the identity of a humble tutor, seeking solace in the countryside. But when he meets Elizabeth Bennet, his carefully constructed disguise is suddenly at risk. Elizabeth has always known her place in the world. A gentleman of Darcy’s standing would never look twice at her—but the quiet, ...

Twelve New and Exciting Stories from Richard Skorupski! · ◆ Whiteout! - It’s 1925 on the Northern Plains. It’s a beautiful winter day. Then it came out of nowhere. The fiercest blizzard to hit the state in years. This is a story of romance, heroism, and battling against Mother Nature · ◆ Brothers - Two brothers court two sisters. Can there be a double wedding? The problem? The brothers despise each other. · ◆ The Letter - Set in the days of the Great Depression. Delia has given up all hope of saving the farm when she gets a letter from her late husband’s brother. Is it ...

As the war rages on, Lilian Young finds herself struggling to survive in the changing landscape of Amalfi. With children being forced into military training and her lover, Luigi, away for longer periods of time, Lilian fears for her safety and the safety of those she cares about. But when a ruthless attack leaves her feeling even more alone and guilty for her actions, Lilian must find the strength to carry on. As she navigates the demands of working with British Intelligence, she risks everything - her relationships, her life, and even the life of her unborn child. With danger lurking ...

Short adult story. What if Harry Stafford, the Duke of Buckingham, was gay and in love with Richard III? Stafford appeared out of the blue, became Richard's greatest supporter...then betrayed him utterly. Richard called him 'the most untrue creature living.' Could it have been rejection that drove the Duke to treason? And what about the Princes in the Tower? Some say the Duke knew more than he should about their disappearance.... Note: This is an adult themed story but there is NO male/male sex scenes, just some fantasizing on the part of Buckingham. There are sexual situations depicted ...

What would you do if you knew that your beloved grandfather was complicit in a hoax? When a grandson sorts through his deceased grandfather’s Gimlin film of Bigfoot, he discovers a long kept secret. This short story chronicles a fictional backstory of the iconic Sasquatch sighting. As the young man reflects on how his grandfather watched every Bigfoot documentary and poured over books on the study of cryptozoology, some disturbing truths are uncovered. The revelations in the red book pose a dilemma for Cole. Should he reveal what he has discovered and risk the wrath of Bigfoot fans or ...

Secrets buried in gardens, courtrooms, and memory. A skeleton appears where flowers once grew. A stolen heirloom sets off a chain of revenge. A quiet man carries a guilt he can no longer silence. Historical mysteries, quiet crimes, and hidden reckonings—each story reveals more than meets the eye. In this collection of twist-filled short stories, ordinary lives conceal extraordinary truths. From a long-buried secret unearthed in a quiet garden to moral reckonings in distant courtrooms, each tale blends mystery, memory, and consequence. A missing skeleton surfaces in The Gardener’s Secret...

Acclaimed author Richard Prosch won the Western Writers of America Spur Award in 2016 for his short fiction. This volume of stories from old Wyoming and Nebraska brings the best of his westerns together under one cover for the first time. A wrecked wagon spells trouble for a Niobrara river man; the leader of a roadhouse band needs a tough man for a dangerous job; a gambler bets on the outcome of a western showdown; a pulp fiction character haunts a woman's memory of her husband. Old gunnies, laconic lawmen, John Coburn, Whit Branham, and a host of villains bring the action, humor and irony ...

Giselle Kennedy's journey continues in the second book of the series, as she finds herself in a precarious situation with the man who once held her captive. As Giselle tends to Santiago's injuries and protects him from danger, she begins to develop a bond with him that she can't ignore. But when Giselle realizes that Santiago has taken her precious locket, she starts to question their relationship and wonders if she can ever trust him. As they travel together to Fort Hall, Giselle must decide whether to stay with Santiago or leave him behind. At the inn, Giselle is offered help by a group ...

Claire and Philippe's peaceful life in their small French town is shattered when they discover that their past has caught up with them. With the Nazis closing in on them once more, they must face the harsh reality that their safety and the safety of their loved ones is not guaranteed. As Philippe joins the resistance movement, determined to make a difference, Claire is captured by the enemy, but she remains resolute in her determination to fight against the German forces. With their lives in turmoil, they are forced to make tough decisions that will determine their fate. But even in the ...

A mysterious inheritance. A haunted castle. And a dark romance that will unravel secrets long buried. Amelia Whitmore’s life is far from ideal. Struggling financially and desperate for a new start, she receives an unexpected summons that could change everything: an inheritance from a distant relative she barely knew, tied to the enigmatic and reclusive owner of Cadworth Castle, Lucien Blackwood. With little to lose, Amelia journeys to the foreboding castle, hoping for a fresh beginning—but instead, she steps into a world filled with shadowed secrets. Lucien, the brooding and mysterious ...

Seashore Stories: A Collection of Summer Tales Step into the sun-soaked world of Seashore Stories, where the charm of the seashore comes alive in a delightful collection of short stories perfect for your summer getaway. Like a seashell found in the sand, each tale offers a glimpse into the enchanting moments that make the seashore so magical. From the imagination of the author who brought you Down The Shore: Stories from my summers in Wildwood in the 70s, these stories capture the timeless allure of the beach, blending nostalgia with wonder. Some of these beloved stories were first featured...

From the author of The Nationalists and The Scribe comes War, a mix of action and war stories, some with an Irish slant like The Pitboys, a tale of two young Irish lads working the coalmines of Tipperary at a time of great social upheaval - the Young Irelander rebellion and the Irish famine. Many of the stories are told from the perspective of the Second World War, but not exclusively so. Stories about modern conflicts also surface - the Gulf War, the Yugoslavia conflict and the Israeli and Palestinian conflicts. In a time of War, nobody's innocent.

Ring of White Roses: Two Short Stories Featuring King Richard III. PORT IN A STORM. A stranded modern-day traveller in the little town of Bridport encounters what she thinks is a film crew in action. She's wrong. The strands of time have unwoven and King Richard is in town, enjoying a relaxing banquet after dealing with the Duke of Buckingham's rebellion. MERCY JESU-- A story based on the legend that during the Scottish wars of the early 1480's, Richard Duke of Gloucester took a Scottish mistress and gave her a ring with the inscription Mercy Jesu. (The ring does in fact exist but its ...

The dead have voices. They want someone to hear them. Bella can. Since birth spirits have surrounded her, but only one is her protector. The spirit of her Abuela Isabel shields Bella from the worst of them, but her protection has limits. Power like Bella’s is a temptation few can resist. And the ones she trusts covet it the most.

In the depths of winter, Sir Ralph Percy holds the castles of Dunstanburgh and Bamburgh for the Lancastrians. Queen Margaret of Anjou has fled into Scotland, and no one knows if or when she will return with another army. Supplies are low and the snow is falling. Richard Neville, earl of Warwick, brings his forces to Dunstanburgh first, circling the fortress in a ring of steel. He attempts to cajole Ralph into a surrender with the promise of a second pardon from King Edward. Ralph is not certain...and he is not ready to surrender just yet... A short story 10,000 words long, based on true ...

Synopsis - An isolated community in colonial-era America deals with fleeing refugees and the plague of fear that comes with them. After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions. Podcast discussions of this short story, and others, is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Youtube. ★★★ If you enjoy this story, subscribe via our website to "After Dinner Conversation...