Inspirational Historical Fiction

William Collins, from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, is a man upon whom the face of undeserved fortune has smiled. Despite his notable shortcomings of mind and character, he has secured for himself a comfortable living as the rector of Hunsford parish, and a humane and sensible wife. He also looks forward to the day when he shall inherit a tidy estate in Hertfordshire.

Lord Hector Guthrie has a troubled past. A past that forced him to leave London, to hide his disgrace from everyone but himself. Finally, years later, he has returned, only to find himself saddled with a friend’s ward, promising to find her a suitable match. Determined to keep his past a secret, he tries to push his growing feelings for her aside. Miss Sophia Newton is perturbed by her sudden change in circumstances but soon finds Lord Guthrie to be more than amiable. However, one thing she did not expect is to find herself desperate for Lord Guthrie’s heart, battling against her sudden...

Kentucky Derby Series special 2-in-1 EDITION - 2 books for the price of 1! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Book 1 Deborah's Discovery Deborah Price is an artist. She loves the way light plays in the world and is always sketching and drawing. However, when she finds herself in Texas, engaged to Jeffrey Anderson who breeds horses, her life takes a drastic turn. Suddenly she is thrust into a world where being good with horses is a must and she can’t ride. book 2 Ruby's Race Come and meet Charles, Ruby, and Luke. Meet the mercurial ...

Available as a value box set (Frontier Valentine Romance Complete Series) amazon.com/dp/B083VSS4PD (copy and paste the link into your browser) Bertha Gertrum has no notions about love. When she meets rude and arrogant Jesse and learns he is her mail order fiancé, she isn’t pleased. However, there is something about Jesse that makes her pause and rethink. There’s something hollow in him, just like there is in her. And he’s so patient with her and her alone. So kind. With nightmares plaguing his dreams after the war, bounty hunter Jesse chooses to settle down in the small town near his...

FINALIST: 2015 IAN Book of the Year, Historical and Romance "The plot tugs at the heart and gets the heart racing. Reading 'A Subtle Grace' was like riding a Victorian-era wooden roller coaster: a luscious historical setting that provides a tantalizingly dangerous thrill ride." Erin McCole Cupp, author, Don’t You Forget About Me 1896, Philadelphia. In this stand alone sequel to "In Name Only" (2009, FQP), "A Subtle Grace" continues the story of the wealthy and unconventional O’Donovan Family as they approach the dawn of a new century. At 19, Kathleen (oldest daughter) is unmarried with ...

All the books in this series are standalone stories and can be read in any order. ‘A powerfully written story filled with a host of memorable and charismatic characters. Fast-paced fantasy adventure brimming with twists and turns. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Christian Historical Fiction – with just-a-dash of magical realism, and a sweet romance. 1664. Rhiannon and her daughter Brianna have been given a powerful gift, when they lay hands on people they are healed. Instead of being seen as beautiful demonstrations of faith, the miracles are called ...

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 ...

Paris, 1941. With Nazi occupation imminent, journalist Elodie Mitchell plans to return home to Chicago. But an unexpected invitation to a Josephine Baker show changes everything. Mistaken for the star, Elodie is whisked backstage, where she uncovers an underground resistance movement hidden beneath the glitz and glamour. Drawn into a whisper network of spies, Elodie accepts a perilous mission: to go undercover as Josephine's cousin and gather vital intelligence.

Six feet under, zero trials, one rope. Will love be enough to save her? When Lola Fields' father insists he and his family leave Idaho territory and move on to a new gold bonanza, she doesn't think her heart can withstand the ache of missing the faces she knows and loves. And just when Michael Tanner was starting to notice her! Even her endless optimism was failing her, especially in the face of the wild, ruthless boomtown she and her father land in. Secrets and danger lurk at nearly every turn, and when Lola meets a handsome young man who sweeps her off her feet, she begins to think he ...

As Christmas day approaches, faith and family take center stage in Jake and Janet’s life. Will Jake ever forgive Janet? Will she ever forgive him? Will they find a way to save their family home and business? Most importantly, will Mary be okay? Meet Jake McDonald, a businessman at McDonald Ranch who’s on the brink of giving up. It’s not enough that his family business is so deep in the hole that Jake is afraid he’ll never dig out—his wife Janet, the love of his life and mother to Jake’s infant daughter, has also asked for a trial separation. Feeling like he’s losing ...

A prairie dream is upended when two women arrive to marry the same man. Percy Sutton, with the steadfast heart of a prairie pioneer, has ventured beyond his family's homestead to forge his own legacy as the proprietor of the town's hardware store. His aspirations reach beyond the shelves and counters, seeking a partnership that resonates with the depth of his ambition and the warmth of his care. Percy imagines a life rich with shared purpose and intertwined dreams, where the love for his partner is as sturdy and enduring as the land he's left behind. Clara Lundquist arrives with a heart ...

The Great Depression has hit Annie Mae Thompkins' family, and prize money from the county fair could really help them. But when Jonathan Mercer's pig destroys her quilt entry, she hunts for another prize to chase. A beauty pageant may be the ticket, until she learns Jonathan is a judge. Can these two set aside their differences and find the true prize of love?

Was Louisa Cody a nagging shrew, as Buffalo Bill Cody claimed when he twice tried to divorce her? Or was this beautiful, dark-haired French woman a saint, enduring her husband’s long absences, recklessness with money, indulgence of liquor and relationships with other women? Growing up in a secure St. Louis family and schooled by nuns, Louisa Frederici was unprepared for the hard life of making a home in what was still considered the Wild West. Due to the Civil War, her beaus had been few, so it’s no wonder she was smitten with a rugged army scout named William F. Cody and agreed to his ...

Maddy dreads the day her neighbor, Silas, will return home from war to claim his two little children. Two motherless children that have worked their way into her heart after four long years. Yet she knows they need their pa. How can she maneuver through the days ahead as she tries to release them into the care of their father? How can she avoid the unwanted and threatening attention from her other neighbor, Sam Potter, who is determined to marry her and add her acreage to his? As Silas rebuilds his neglected farm, he becomes more and more aware of Maddy’s dire and dangerous predicament. ...

An arranged marriage turns dangerous when he will stop at nothing to make her his bride! Will her hero prevail? Lady Lucy Donoghue is being forced into a marriage with Lord Hutton against her will. Lord Caldwell comes to the rescue and forms a plan to fake an engagement to Lucy to save her from her terrible predicament. Even though the engagement is a ruse, Lucy soon develops true feelings for Lord Caldwell as she learns more about him. However, she believes that he does not feel the same way about her, so she refuses to open her heart to the possibility of finding true love. When Lord ...

Clean and Wholesome American Mail Order Bride Historical Tales short story romance. Best Selling Author Katie Wyatt Summer 1872 Chicago Clara is getting ready to meet her future husband and she’s not sure what to expect – will he be handsome and young, or a man old enough to be her father? As soon as she sets her eyes on Jesse Mayfield, she feels as if she’s met her match. Working alongside Aaron Montgomery in a new business, Jesse is in charge of the bookkeeping and unbeknownst to him, Clara has the talent and smarts to calculate numbers in a matter of minutes – which could prove ...

Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Available as part of a super value boxed set amazon.com/dp/B0772SMT5Z (copy and paste the link into your browser) Mary Jackson wants a family more than anything. Her sister Kathleen's daughter is the apple of her eye, but Mary despairs of ever having a baby girl of her own. That is until she applies to marry a man she has never met on the other side of the country. Join Mary on her soul-searching journey to find love and happiness. And follow her adventures as she comes to terms with the fact that you ...

Bathsheba is a woman who longs for love. With her devout husband away fighting the king's wars for many months at a time, discontent and loneliness dog her steps - and make it frighteningly easy to succumb to King David's charm and attention. Though she immediately regrets her involvement with the powerful king, the pieces are set in motion that will destroy everything she holds dear. Can she find forgiveness at the feet of the Almighty? Or has her sin separated her from God - and David - forever?

How do you join the family of God and live as his children? After three months away due to his attempted stoning at the hands of the Pharisees, Azan is back in his hometown. Resolved to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ, he presses forward in his quest to lead the church and bring others to Christ for the salvation of their souls. Questioning his ability and struggling with self-doubt, Azan must remember who is in control. In the face of opposition, he embraces the grace of God offered through Jesus Christ and finds the strength to forge ahead in obedience. Trusting in God’s promises, ...

“I dreamt of Noah last night. He was going to ask me to marry him …” A rose-covered grave, seventy-nine letters, and a scribbled note unearth buried emotions and the timeless beauty of first love. When Caroline Myers discovers a box of letters in her deceased mother’s trunk, she’s captivated by the romance that unfolds between her mother, Emma Rose Walsh, a nineteen-year-old waitress, and Noah Anderson, a handsome young soldier. Determined to read between the lines, Caroline and her sister, Kate, set out on a search that leads them to the North Carolina foothills and the padlocked...