Inspirational Historical Romance

The War Between the States hits southwest Missouri in August, 1861, with all the ugliness and horrors of war in the homeland. Eliza is consumed by the need to avenge her father’s death. Presented with the opportunity to be involved in espionage, she foolishly says yes and is catapulted into a world of lies, play-acting and danger. Lieutenant Jonathan Monroe is furious when he discovers her occupation. Before Eliza’s father went to battle, he charged Jonathan with the job of protecting his daughter. It was an easy job to accept, since he’d known and loved little Eliza since she was a ...

NOTE TO READER: This is a reprint of Surrender the Heart, published in 2010 4 Stars! A new historical series, Surrender to Destiny, centers around the War of 1812. Tyndall brings new life to the old story of finding romance during war. Her characters are courageous, smart and believe in what they are fighting for. --Patsy Glans RT Book Reviews 2010-08-11 A young mistrustful lady, desperate to save her family A man, burdened by guilt, desperate to please his Both caught in the brink of a war that could change the course of history forever On the brink of the War of 1812, Marianne Denton must...

By an Award-Winning Author Heiress Abby Hollister’s Papa demands she stop toying with young men’s hearts and marry within a month or be disinherited. After reading an ad for a mail-order bride in untamed Laramie, Wyoming, Abby makes a list of characteristics she expects for her husband and sets off to claim the perfect mate and secure her personal fortune. Stage coach driver, Zach Tyler likes his exciting job where he outsmarts robbers and Indians and keeps the stage running regardless of weather, break-downs, and ornery passengers. But passenger Abby Hollister proves to be an unusual ...

*** FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED *** A Grieving Widower, A Hostile child, A Desperate Woman. Can a clandestine plan forge a new family? Forced to do whatever she can to survive, Meg works for a meager income, and begs for food when she must. In desperation, Meg agrees to a loveless union to a man she doesn’t know in exchange for a safe haven. Charlie Moore is a widower and father to eight year old Alice. Unkempt, unpopular and outcast, Charlie knows he must do something to help her, and seeks a bride, who will be given a home in exchange for caretaking duties of Alice. When Meg arrives she ...

A betrothed woman. A brutish man. A brother in-between. Can love be found in the midst of turmoil? When Beth Larson answered an advertisement for a mail order bride, she hoped for a new future, one where she would be loved. She never imagined the brute she became betrothed to. Beth Larson is dismayed to discover that not only has she been deceived by her future father-in-law, but that his son despises everything about her. Destined to be married to Tom, a callous and crude rancher, Beth waits in hopes of change, but the only kindness she receives is from his older brother Jed. Jed Davis is ...

Excerpt: Libby smiled as she watched him drink from the mug of cocoa she’d prepared for him. It was all so exciting—the renovation, the hope of finding something hidden in the house that no one had ever found before, the fact that the handsome contractor would be in and out of her shop and her life for weeks to come. All of a sudden, Libby felt a surge of rejuvenation course through her limbs, for she loved when life brought unexpected pleasures. And seeing the likes of him every day certainly would be a pleasure.

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 spirit of adventure and curiosity that dwelled within her bosom was passionate with excitement! It was obvious there was something wildly interesting inside the gristmill, and Amoretta silently swore to herself she would discover what it was no matter what. She promised herself that nothing short of torture could keep her from seeing what was inside now that her feet were set on the path. Amoretta carefully knelt in the cool grass shaded by mill and trees. Once Prudence and Blanche had knelt down with the others, Prudence pointed to the low, loosely hanging board, indicating that ...

Available as a value box set (Holiday Valentine Mail Order Bride Sweet Romance Complete Series) amazon.com/dp/B084BZW336 (copy and paste the link into your browser) Annie is only brief taken aback before deciding to continue corresponding with Drew McDonald. When he proposes, she sets off to marry the man of her dreams. When she finally meets him, everything seems straight out of her romantic fantasies … until Annie makes a terrible mistake. Will Annie ever be able to convince Drew to forgive her once her lie surfaces? And when danger comes knocking on the door, how will Annie ever ...

Emmett Moreley has been a Texas Ranger for the past three years, after moving out west to make a name for himself. HIs latest assignment is to apprehend the Beckett Gang, the outlaws responsible for robbing trains throughout the state of Texas. Ready for his big chance to prove he's capable of running his own posse, Emmett receives a tip that the gang plans to rob a train near Rockwood Springs. He sets a trap, preparing to make his arrest. But when things go wrong, he is left chagrined, with only a strikingly beautiful woman with amnesia as a clue as to where the bandits will strike next. ...

A Hasty Risk. A Dubious Decision. A Heart That Dares To Dream. Can a Chance on Love Conquer A Wild And Lonely Heart?Meredith Yancy's world is thrown into chaos, her freedom threatened by her father's plans to marry her off to a man as old as the hills. Desperate for a way out, Meredith turns to the only escape she knows—The Chance at Love Mail Order Bride Agency. Now she must take her chances at love like the many brides before her, and wed Stephen Munson, a man she has never met. Stephen Munson’s life has been the vast, unyielding expanse of his ranch, but lately he has yearned for a ...

Lord William Morton is the laughing stock of London. Ashamed of his behaviour he hides away in his country seat, determined to become a sensible gentleman, no longer caught up by whichever eligible young lady catches his eye. The only problem? A beautiful tenant named Julia who is living in his gatehouse. William knows that he should have very little to do with his tenants but he simply cannot get her out of his mind. The more time he spends, the more he wants to know her despite their difference in status. A sudden accident leads to a whole new life for Julia, who is loathe to tell him ...

Melissa Miller is tired of being alone. Angry, bitter and jaded, she is fully aware that her marriage prospects are horribly slim after the war. With the threat of outlaws raiding towns nearby, her very safety, as well as her mother’s, is at risk. She cannot afford to have her chance at happiness whisked away. But just when she thought she couldn’t take much more and had lost her faith, he walked into her world. Gideon is full of laughter, an inner light and a buoyant personality that she craves… but he is harboring a secret. Gideon Ashton waltzed into the small north Texas town on a ...

Clean and Wholesome Historical Western Romance.When Cody Banks appears in Cripple Creek, he shakes up Nora’s entire world. Cody’s past is littered with secrets and darkness, but she sees the light in him too. Can she convince him that God still loves him and finds Cody worthy…and so does she? Come and join us on this wild west romance adventure and meet the locals! Cripple Creek Colorado Gold Romance Series Book 1 Mary's Renewal Book 2 Delia’s Strength Book 3 Melody’s Courage Book 4 Veronica’s Challenge Book 5 Jessamine’s Mission Book 6 Tessa’s Return Book 7 Lauren’s ...

A Scandalized Woman. A Broken-Hearted Man. One Twist of Fate That Could Mend Two Souls. Ella Donald, a once beloved figure in Chicago's elite circles, finds her life in ruins after a false accusation leads to scandal and betrayal. Isolated and desperate, she turns to Meredith Yancy’s Chance of Love Marriage Agency and embarks on a journey to Justice City, Nebraska. Samuel Emmerson, a stoic blacksmith who conceals a broken heart beneath his rugged exterior is seeking a housekeeper to care for the house and his young charge Ryan. When he discovers that Ella is expecting a husband, due to ...

In the quiet village of Eldermere, Lydia Pembroke has dedicated her life to teaching and preserving the schoolhouse that means everything to her community. But when Lord Weatherby’s return threatens to take away the very foundation of her work, Lydia is faced with an impossible choice—stand alone or learn to trust in something greater than herself. Jonathan Merrick never expected to find a home in Eldermere, nor did he expect to be drawn to a woman as strong-willed and passionate as Lydia. Determined to fight by her side, he risks everything to protect the village and the woman who has ...

Rumors. A whirlwind betrothal. A scandal that shocks London. The Earl of Ancrum has not behaved well. Now back into society, Lord Ancrum is doing all he can to repair his damaged reputation. He ought to stay away from the notorious wealthy widow, Lady Starling, but when she seeks his help, he cannot say no despite his interest in another, Miss Whitaker. Lydia Whitaker has always been a quiet wallflower, saddened by her parents’ lack of interest in her. Realizing that she will soon become a spinster, Lydia determines that she will no longer hide in the shadows. However, nothing has ...

Cora Miller, a recent widow, moves to St. Augustine in 1875 with her young daughter Emily to start life over as a single mother. She opens a fine millinery shop to court the tastes of the wealthy and become part of the town’s social elite. She succeeds in gaining the hat business of tourists Pamela Worthington and her daughter Judith, as well as, the attention of their family friend, extravagant Sterling Cunningham. But aloof Daniel Worthington, Pamela’s son, is more interested in the Indian captives recently brought to the fort. Daniel Worthington has escorted his mother and sister to ...

Susanna is keeping a secret. Can she risk telling the truth? Benedict, the Earl of Knightsbridge is something of a recluse. His mother is insistent that he find a wife, but marriage is the last thing on his mind. Threatening notes arrive at his home every few days, which is why he continues to avoid society. However, when his mother insists that they throw a house party to find him a bride, Benedict has no other choice but to do so. He soon discovers that all is not as terrible as he feared, especially when he finds himself quite taken with one particular young lady. Miss Susanna Millerton ...

This is the first of three Christian historical books in the Fields of Timothy series. In 1905, in Western Pennsylvania, Katie Collier’s life has never been easy. Her family is dirt poor; her father is an alcoholic, and her mother has passed away, leaving a void in her life. Katie dreams of the day she can escape his drunken tirades. Then, an unexpected reprieve comes knocking on their farmhouse door. Their neighbor, Mr. Marlowe, is desperately searching for a girl to help his wife, who just gave birth to triplets. With a large family, Mrs. Marlowe needs help cooking and caring for the ...