Inspirational Historical Fiction

They have so much in common…yet love is not allowed between the wealthy and the staff. Marilla will sacrifice anything for her family, so when her sister’s doctor suggests daily sulphur spring baths, an amenity her family could never afford, Marilla takes a job at The Greenbrier resort bathhouse in order to give her sister the care she needs. When her sister befriends another girl staying at the resort with a similar health condition, Marilla finds herself crossing paths with the girl’s handsome, charming, older brother. And despite their growing attraction to each other, anything ...

Castle Marlowe is an artist who travels to small South Alabama towns in 1914, preaching in rural schools, where he illustrates his sermons with chalkboard sketches. After his wife drowns, he finds it difficult to balance his responsibilities. How can he continue his ministry and take care of five children? An old-maid parishioner suggests her niece in North Alabama could be a great help to him. He assumes she’s suggesting marriage. Why not? The children need a mother and plenty of men marry mail-order brides they’ve never met. It would solve his problem. He sends money for the woman’s...

Can the perfect picture reveal the truth before it’s too late? Photographer Amelia Harris has had enough of her aunts' meddling matchmaking. So when The Photographic Times commissions her to spend the summer on Mobile Bay taking portraits of the elite and capturing nature for penny postcards, Amelia happily accepts. But this job is not as simple as it appears, and Amelia must defend against naysayers if she’s to ever gain respect in a man's world. And that doesn't leave any room for romance. Point Clear Resort General Manager Titus Overton never wanted the position he inherited when his...

The secret Georgia is hiding. When it’s laid bare and her life is on the line, will Tim prove to Georgia what real love looks? Georgia Petrillo becomes a mail-order bride and runs away from her abusive fiancé and greedy parents. She arrives in the sleepy town of Copper Trail to meet her fiancé Tim Clark, who isn’t expecting her but marries her almost instantly at her demand. However, Tim soon finds out that the woman he wrote to is very different in real life, and all kinds of troubles arise. Read all the books in Love Me Love My Dog Western Romance Series bestselling author, Katie ...

When a mysterious stranger claims to be her fiancé, the fight to save her land turns into a battle for her heart. Daviana Spalding dreams of leaving Georgia in search of a place where she can prove her worth as more than a claim to land. And when a handsome and kind stranger wanders onto the farm in need of help, she can’t help but see him in those dreams too. Yet those are only daydreams…until the Freedmen’s Bureau shows up threatening to take their land, and her guest steps forward claiming to be her betrothed. Simon McNeil is a man haunted by his past and his time in a Confederate...

A Song for the Rune-Marked Lifa, a gifted young rune-carver, thought she knew her place in the world—working quietly in her village, shaping protective charms to sell at market. But when she discovers an ancient, rune-marked stone hidden in the ruins of a long-forgotten temple, her life takes a dramatic turn. The stone’s runes flare to life, imprinting her skin with a pattern that seems to pulse with untapped power. Overnight, Lifa becomes the latest of the Rune-Marked, an enigmatic lineage woven deeply into the mysterious Web of Wyrd—a cosmic tapestry connecting all Nine Worlds. As ...

Lady Olivia is in a terrible situation. She has refused to give her hand in marriage to Lord Hastleway, only for him to state to the ton that she has been demanding affections and favors from him! Her reputation is in danger of being ripped to shreds and, desperate for help, Lady Olivia turns to the one lady who has offered her aid - Lady Havisham. David, Earl of Winchester, is caught by her beauty and poise of Lady Olivia, only to hear Lord Hastleway declared her to be a fallen lady. Not realising that he is the one gentleman who can free her from Lord Hastleway’s lies, he turns away ...

There are dreamers, those who are afraid to dream, and that rare individual who lives all of their dreams in one lifetime. Sissy falls into the last category. Whether traveling around the globe or settling in quiet locations in the Midwest, Sissy always finds an adventure, and if she doesn’t, adventure finds her. She never sees obstacles, only opportunities. A life well lived will be fraught with mistakes, the highs and lows of good and bad decisions, and the ultimate knowledge of winning the game. In her own words, “I don’t think our mistakes define our existence. Life is a process ...

Angry at being rejected for military service, Minister Tyrell Walker accepts the call to serve as a civilian spy within his own country. Across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio, a spy working for a foreign country is stealing secret plans for newly developed ammunition to be used in the war. According to Tyrell's FBI cousin, this spy favors pink stationery giving strong indications a woman is involved. Tyrell's instructed to obtain a room in the Rayner Boarding House run by the lovely, spunky red-haired Emma Jaine Rayner. Sparks of jealousy and love fly between them immediately even as they ...

Immerse yourself in a world of grand, English estates, glamorous balls with nobility, handsome gentlemen, and elegant ladies as you escape into these three short tales of romantic, wholesome love. Take an emotional ride in 90 minutes or less. With Novels by Amazon #1 Best Selling Author in 90 - Minute Teen & Young Adult Short Reads Eliza Heaton. Rescued by the Duke of Brighton Dance with the Duke’s son Duke’s Invitation Readers who have enjoyed the inspirational, clean, and heartfelt stories of authors like Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and Charles Dickens will enjoy these treasures. *...

A young silk heiress is caught in the dangerous tide of French history during the reign of the evil Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici. Uncovering a diabolical plot, Rachelle joins forces with the handsome rebel Marquis Fabien de Vendome - but will they be in time?

Inspired by the incredible stories of the heroines of the Italian Resistance, this is a heart-wrenching dual-timeframe story which is a portrait of war and a powerful exploration of how far we will go to protect our families, set between World War II Naples and the glamorous Golden Age of Hollywood.

The right man will heal all pain and heartache within an instant. Lady Anna had always been sickly, but when her father insists that she and her maidservant accompany them to the North of England for a hunting trip to Cragshead Keep, Lady Anna is less than optimistic. Spending most of her days in her bedchambers, she is desperate to escape the stern and watchful eyes of her maidservant, Katie. ***This book is included in the Regency Engagements Box Set.*** As she finally slips away, she meets a mysterious and handsome stranger while attempting to navigate her way through the Keep halls. ...

When the body of Isolde Newley's long lost husband is found in the grounds of St. Augustus churchyard, suspicion falls on Isolde and everyone close to her - especially her new love interest, the dashing Dr. Mainwaring. The mystery is exacerbated by the largest snowfall seen in North Yorkshire for years. No one can get in - or out - of the village.

Elizabeth Saintclair escaped an obsessed kidnapper only to land in the clutches of pure evil. Now trapped like a caged animal Elizabeth beats at the door of her one room prison, which should lead to freedom. But for Elizabeth, when the door opens, a frightening unthinkable fate awaits her. Dakota Russell is head over heels in love with a little red haired spitfire named Elizabeth Saintclair. Before he has a chance to proclaim his love to her, she is kidnapped. Dakota relentlessly searches for her. He tracks her to the small mining town of Bannack Montana. Suddenly the trail grows cold, ...

A Christian Regency Romantic Suspense novella In the opulent ballrooms of Regency-era London, Miss Lissa Gardinier struggles through her second Season with a singular goal: marriage to escape her mother's constant criticism. So she represses her cheeky remarks behind a quiet, innocent facade, but combined with her plain face, it only serves to make her uninteresting to potential suitors. It is her very unpopularity that enables her to notice the enigmatic Lord Jeremy Stoude and set in motion a chance encounter. An overheard conversation and faux dialogue later, she finds herself entangled ...

Available as a value box set (Pioneer Wilderness Romance Complete Series) amazon.com/dp/B0743DNQTG (copy and paste the link into your browser) It’s 1887 and love is starting to sprout in the promising land of Mankato, Minnesota. Meet Hannah, she was raised in an orphanage and does not remember any family at all. She does not believe in love. She’s been helping out with cooking, cleaning, and teaching some of the other kids. However, now she’s turning 18 and has to decide if she will stay there as a worker and receive a small stipend, room, and board and continue with this life. Or ...

On the verge of abandoning the fur trade in Montana Territory circa 1886, Frenchman Rene Dubois rescues lovely trespasser Brynelle Merriman from a line of traps set to catch a pesky beaver. Uncommitted to staying in Mustang Pass despite appeals from friends Chance and Argus, Rene becomes drawn to the fleet-footed daughter of the new mercantile’s owner, but cannot persuade her to run in his direction. Building shelves for the store sets him in better position for feminine attention, but he scarcely gains ground when trouble threatens Granite Mine. As the women retaliate, Brynelle ...

~ His quest for safety… Her conquest for love~ Safety manager Duncan Reed works to flush out an illicit labor union tapping out the oil company’s insurance benefits in El Dorado, Kansas. When his path crosses newly widowed Lorna Rae Holmes, their friendship lends her courage to pursue a long-held dream. Lo-Rae Cakes becomes a reality after she moves to prosperous Kansas City. But the harrowing Midwest floods in the summer of 1951 pressure Lorna Rae to evacuate, reuniting her with the compassionate safety manager who has a soft spot for both her cake and her daughter. A cresting flood, a...

Bryn Farrell, the youngest sister of Darcy in Bandit Bride, grew up in Dodge City’s heyday as a cattle town. Rudderless since her fiancée’s death, she crashes into Ty Shelton, an old nemesis from school, as he is racing to the last of the big fires of 1885 with a bucket of water. She is drenched with freezing water, but her spirit is not quenched, and she returns to help fight the fire. Practical and reserved, Ty is a wheat farmer who takes care of his widowed mother and younger brother. When he rescues Bryn from the first blizzard of the big “die-up” of 1886 and must take her home...