Historical Drama

England, 1903. Giles, the new Earl of Stainton, is struggling to bring his family's estate back to order after the death of his father, and he has little time to spare for his young pregnant wife, Kitty. She lives in fear of her mother-in-law, who won't give up the reins of the household. Will she ever truly be mistress of Ashmore Castle? Perhaps if her coming child is a boy, that will change the balance of power...

"Maybe God Is An American" reveals what happens after Father Sean disappears, and welcomes readers into a new adventure on the other side of the pond. From political maneuvering in Washington to protecting the innocent and battling child sex offenders, this novel is fast-paced and unpredictable and gives readers a view of how an apocalypse could occur. Vinnie is just as interesting in this second installment as he was in the first, forever doubting and succumbing to his baser instincts, but his friendship with Sean hasn’t dimmed, and for much of the second part of the book, he works to ...

Likeable but deadly outlaw Jack Posey is serving a long stretch of hard labor at Yuma Prison in Arizona when his fortunes turn for the better when his older brother Dale pays him a visit. Dale is a United States Marshal and his visit isn’t sociable. Dale is there to offer Jack a deal approved by the governor. Jack s old gang now led by Jack’s former number two man Tom Spooner has become the most wanted outlaws in the west. Dale is authorized by the governor to offer Jack a full pardon in exchange for helping to bring Spooner and the gang to justice.

First Place Winner, Fall 2023 Book Fest Award: Family Saga Every wedding seems like the beginning of a fairy tale, but sometimes the prince is actually a frog, or the big bad wolf. When Mary McGinn lost her husband, she was the mother of twelve children, and her oldest sons worked to provide for the family. She was always grateful for the sacrifices her children had made for the sake of their family, but now she needed to go back to work so that they could go on and live their lives. But finding work in depression-stricken Maine would not be easy for anyone in 1935, perhaps even more so for...

In "Ghosts Want Privacy" a man seeking to pry into the affairs of guests staying in Boston’s Omni Parker House, the city’s historic, notoriously haunted, landmark hotel discovers the ghosts there not only have a sense of humor but also value their privacy and the rights of their human guests to the same and unfortunate things happen when people breach the privacy of others in their domain. The story "Ghosts Want Privacy" is a standalone excerpt from the comedy "Josh, Josh, Josh and Josh Go To Yale" a romantic comedy, coming of age, buddy story, in which all Josh ever wanted to do was go...

It's 1832 on the Caribbean island of Tobago and Sapphire Carlson is the cherished daughter of prosperous farmer, Bertram Carlson. Bertram's sudden death plunges Sapphire into mourning but her grief is entirely eclipsed when just days later she is confronted by a secret her father neglected to share. She is black, despite her creamy ivory complexion and bright green eyes. The law of the land is clear, all unfreed coloreds are slaves. David Fletcher is a wanderer who lands the overseering job at the largest plantation on the island, The Hill. David's life is consumed by the work and people he...

In Slavery and the Coming of the Civil War, the authors explain the occurrences in America during the thirty years between 1831 and 1861. This book discusses the attitudes and events that led up to and caused the Civil War in America, particularly the institution of slavery, the Abolitionist movement, and the rise of Abraham Lincoln.

Desperate to break free of small-town Florida, Addie Anne Buckley dreams of following in the path of her glamorous aunt Jean—known to the world as Marilyn Monroe. When Aunt Jean plans a trip to Hollywood for Addie’s eighteenth birthday, Addie sees her chance to escape. One thing stands in her way: her boyfriend. Truitt Holt is Addie’s first and only love and will be joining her in California. But days before Addie’s due to leave, Truitt does an about-face and gives her a painful ultimatum: stay and marry him, or they’re through. Addie chooses her dream.

In October of 1806, the Little Season is in full swing, and Sally Fitzhugh has had enough of the endless parties and balls. With a rampant vampire craze sparked by the novel The Convent of Orsino, it seems no one can speak of anything else. But when Sally hears a rumor that the reclusive Duke of Belliston is an actual vampire, she cannot resist the challenge of proving such nonsense false. At a ball in Belliston Square, she ventures across the gardens and encounters the mysterious Duke.

In this gripping thriller, Howard University is shaken to its core when four vibrant coeds are brutally murdered in what looks like ritualistic fashion. Amidst all of the chaos, an unexpected clue emerges when a rare and valuable Babe Ruth baseball card appears to be missing, and in its place lies only a note that reads: A Babe for my Babe... As the question marks start popping up around every corner turned, seasoned Metropolitan Police Department Detective, Max Denver, along with the help of his rookie partner, Cole Diamond, embark on a relentless pursuit of this mysteriously elusive ...

A mystery novel set in New York City during the tumultuous winter of 1899. As a bitter December night settles over Broadway, an overturned cab becomes the epicenter of a chilling murder mystery. Young reporter Ralph Quentin, armed with keen observational skills and an insatiable curiosity, finds himself embroiled in an investigation that reveals more than he ever anticipated. With a frozen city backdrop and the shadows of greed lurking around every corner, Quentin is determined to uncover the truth behind the tragic events of that fateful night. In a whirlwind of circumstantial evidence and...

They called themselves the Bombay Buccaneers - and under that flamboyant name they blazed a trail of daring and adventure from the Gulf of Oman to the waters of Macao. For courage, loyalty, and renown few of the Buccaneers could match their Captain, Percival Merewether, a brilliant seaman who was already the hero of a score of fabled sea-faring campaigns. Newly in command of the 36-gun frigate Pitt, Merewether is about to set sail again.

When London journalist Eleanor-Rigby Donovan receives an anonymous letter alluding to a crime committed by her deceased mother, her life is turned upside down. It points her to a bar on the Baltimore Harbor, where she finds a stranger who has received the same mysterious letter about his own mother. Together, Eleanor-Rigby and this young man, George-Harrison Collins, embark on a quest through the shadowy past of the Stanfields, a moneyed Maryland family full of unimaginable secrets.

Lady of the house Octavia Cavendish lives like a bird in a gilded cage. With her family’s fortune, her husband, William, has made significant additions to the estate, but he too feels bound - by the obligations of his title as well as his vows. Their son, Harry, is expected to follow in his footsteps, but the boy has dreams of his own, like pursuing the new adventure of aerial flight. Meanwhile, below stairs, a housemaid named Emily holds a secret that could undo the Cavendish name.

Leonardo watched helplessly as his artistic and engineering achievements were demolished by the invading armies. Exhausted and despondent, the artist abandons his workshop in Milan. But where will he go? Everything was left behind in his escape and he is now without funds. An artist need a patron to survive. An invitation to paint a portrait of Isabella d’Este is welcome but, Leonardo suspects an ulterior motive. If he is right. . . accepting could prove dangerous. Leonardo and Niccolo arrive at a lavish palace in chaos. Spies are everywhere attempting to discover how and why a valuable ...

London, 1765. Lady Isabella Gerard, a respectable member of Georgian society, orders her maid to take her new golden gown and destroy it, its shimmering beauty tainted by the actions of her brutal husband the night before. Three months later, Lord Gerard stands at the shoreline of the lake, looking down at a woman wearing the golden gown. As the body slowly rolls over to reveal her face, it’s clear this was not his intended victim…

Tales of the West: A Western Anthology is a collection of six western short storied filled with action and adventure, including Little Dodge, The Bounty Hunter, The Driver, The Stable Boy, The Orphan and The Road to Laramie.

In 1800s Texas, in the town of Clover, Darlene Nightingale inherits the combined titles of sheriff and judge. Darlene, quick with a revolver and Texas tough, is respected by the citizenry for her no nonsense methods. And while sitting on the bench to pronounce sentences of death, Darlene dons a black cap she fashioned herself. But things go wrong for Darlene Nightingale when some consider she's grown too big for her boots. This tale of the old west is another unforgettable story from Robert E. Kearns. Now with a Five Star Editorial Review from Readers' Favorite

The Legend of Lenny McGraw by Award-Winning Author and Literary Genius Dr. Monique Rodgers Lenny McGraw is a rugged drifter with a mysterious past, a sharpshooter, and a former lawman. Haunted by betrayal and the ghosts of a life long gone, Lenny’s arrival in the dusty town of Red Rock is anything but ordinary. Searching for peace, perhaps a quiet job on a ranch, Lenny is quickly pulled into a battle that will test his strength, heart, and loyalty. At the heart of the conflict lies Clara Mae, the tough and compassionate widow who owns the Circle M Ranch. Struggling to protect her land ...

A fictional romantic story set in Boston America. Lucy is sent on a mission to help her great aunt track down a lost love, and the reason why he had abandoned her all those years ago. What had caused him to break his promise, and to now suffer as a lost soul, haunting beyond the grave. From Belfast in Ireland, to a city across the great pond. Lucy will have more than one romantic adventure on her hands. There are lessons to be learned, and truths exposed, but love will always win in the end.