Inspirational Historical Romance

In the world of the wealthy, things are never quite as they appear. Ellie Hastings is tired of playing social gatekeeper—and poor-relation companion—to her Gibson Girl of a cousin. But her aunt insists Ellie lift her nose out of her detective novel long enough to help gauge the eligibility of bachelors during the winter social season at Florida’s Hotel Belleview. She finds plenty that’s mysterious about the suave, aloof Philadelphia inventor, Lewis Thornton. Why does he keep sneaking around the hotel? Does he have a secret sweetheart? And what is his connection to the evasive Mr. ...

Inspired by TRUE Events! - In a historical with romance, action-adventure, family, foreign and national intrigue between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, all kinds of exciting things...Through blizzards, gale-force winds, temperatures falling below -80, and over 700 miles of death-dealing terrain, teams of brave men and courageous and smart dogs of in dominatable fighting spirit, mush sleds across the Alaska wilderness, in an around the clock relay, race with lifesaving serum for 11,000 plague-ravaged people inaccessible by everything, but death and their determined rescuers, warring with the...

Amnesia stole his memory, and now he’s fighting for the wrong side. Orphaned and alone at sixteen, Felicity has found solace in serving others as a volunteer nurse. When she discovers her Confederate soldier beau, Luke Shea, among the wounded in her ward, her worst nightmares come true. Luke's shrapnel wound has stolen his memory, leaving him with no recollection of their love or his past. As Felicity struggles with the loss of the man she once knew, she turns her attention to the service of her broken country. But the more she learns about the brutal war, the more she realizes she can no...

When Charlotte’s family loses their wealth, she agrees to marry a man she has never met to help him manage a small farm. The only problem is she has no idea how to cook or clean, and she certainly has no idea how to milk a cow. Charlotte was given every luxury in life growing up. Although she learned how to appreciate the finer things in life, she never learned how to cook or clean. Those skills didn’t matter because Charlotte knew she would only marry a man that could give her the same type of lifestyle her father had given her. A tragedy strikes Charlotte’s family and her father ...

Lord Rivenhall and Miss Richards both have secrets they do not want society to know about. Will their secrets bring them together or keep them apart? Lord Rivenhall arrives in London with a secret he is determined to keep. When he meets Miss Richards, he cannot deny that he has a particular interest in her and is excited by the thought of seeing her again. However, he knows she is hiding something and is determined to discover the motivation behind her actions. Miss Richards knows exactly what she wants in a future husband. When she meets Lord Rivenhall, he angers her, but then she warms up...

A harsh, scar-faced, rancher, An impulsive, whimsical teacher go together like dandelions and daydreams. Well, she thinks so anyway… Carrie Ann Dixon’s impulsive nature has cost her a teaching position. Destitute, she agrees to seek the help of a matchmaker. She believes there’s a happily ever after within reach for everyone, and she’ll work hard to make her dream come true. Casting her past failures aside, she’s thrilled with the idea of moving west and requests a match with someone who embraces adventure and will be enthusiastic about building a romantic relationship. Gabe ...

When Julianna’s final mission proves more deadly than she imagined, help comes from the most unlikely of places. Raised in a castle on the remote border of England and Scotland, Lord John Stanton is the last male heir of his royal lineage. He has the responsibility to marry and carry on the family name, but a secret vow to God, after a near-fatal battle wound, could change his future from royal heir to humble servant of the church. His journey to the monastery to become a monk is interrupted when he meets a dangerous, but beautiful, woman who has plans and secrets of her own. Abandoned by...

Josephine Bradley loves her life as the center of San Francisco society. But when her best friend is mysteriously killed, she finds herself recruited to be a spy due to her connections. She must quickly learn to navigate a world she never imagined, filled with secrets, lies, and a forbidden spymaster who fills her thoughts. Charles Gilbert expertly serves the US government as San Francisco’s spymaster, so when he recruits Miss Josephine, he’s certain he can manage the young debutante. The problem is she’s determined to do whatever it takes to solve her friend’s murder, even if it ...

Cade Philips was always so serious and thought everything through, but that all changed one day when he spotted a woman across the way at his sister’s wedding. He didn’t know what drew him to her, but everything changed that day. He couldn’t keep her off of his mind, and he wasn’t sure that he wanted to. Cade knew that he was going to love this woman for the rest of his life. Winn, Winifred Christian, had always been a tomboy. She’d grown up helping her pa on their ranch and taking care of her little sister. She’d always wanted to learn to be a girl though, but when that back ...

She needs a new start...He knows a reckoning is coming. Banished from Charleston for his misdeeds years earlier, Joshua Becket built a new life on both sides of the law in Jamaica. But he guards a secret identity. As a sugar plantation owner and member of the governing British Assembly, he's known and respected on the island. As swashbuckling Captain Jay, he leads daredevil privateering exploits on his ship, the Eagle, when the mood suits him. Currently, he needs a governess for his young daughter. Widowed gentlewoman Abigail Welch accepted the governess position, leaving behind her ...

A debutante baker with a stammer. A compulsive widowed blacksmith with two young daughters. Will they find a way to coexist or even better, forge a romantic relationship? Ada Pike longs to leave the life of a socialite and use her skills as a baker to love and nurture a family. A move to the country will perfectly suit her first steps into life on her own. Barrett Montgomery rejects the idea of a mail-order bride. What he needs is a housekeeper—someone he can fire if things don’t work out the way he likes. Can a matchmaking agency work miracles to bring two people with opposing goals ...

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 ...

But when Claire arrives in Cripple Creek, she realizes there are different definitions of adventure. As sickness wreaks havoc on her family, Claire suddenly finds herself an all-day caregiver. Her brief moments of relief come from her uncle Patrick’s handsome farmhand, Henry Adam. The connection between them is undeniable, and Claire is falling fast. But when Henry’s past come back to haunt him, Claire’s new world is turned upside down and she faces losing Henry forever. Only Claire’s faith in God will keep her going and give her the strength to fight for Henry’s very life and his...

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 ...

Mischief, Marriage and Mayhem, Pettigrew Matchmakers excel at them all! At least that's what Mrs. Pettigrew is trying to teach them ... Albert Dunst was no ordinary fellow. Indeed, he was so much more. So when he's plucked off the street to be the first student in Adelia Pettigrew's new matchmaking school, he takes it all in stride. After all, he's no stranger to matchmaking. How hard can it be? A Pettigrew matchmaker is trained to match two people as discreetly as possible and bring them together. He already knew how to do that. There was just one problem. Okay, maybe two ... Marigold ...

Felicity’s father dies, leaving her stranded at Ft. Laramie, Wyoming, one-third the way to homestead 640 acres in the Oregon Territory. She has money and supplies to continue her journey, but a woman alone cannot claim the free land. So, she advertises for a husband. Ben’s got massive debt and Gold Rush fever and heads to California. But at Ft. Laramie he’s robbed of everything he owns, including his horse. His only recourse is to strike a bargain with Felicity. At the fork in the trail, will he trek to Oregon to help her homestead, or will she accompany him to dig for gold in ...

His army destroyed her livelihood. She represents the people he scorns. How can they reconcile their differences when the whole country is at war? When the Union Army marches into Roswell, Georgia, and burns down the cotton mill where Rose Carrigan worked, not only is her livelihood destroyed but she’s also taken prisoner and shipped northward with the other workers. Only the unlikely kindness of one of her guards makes the trip bearable. Union Captain Noah Griffin hates the part of his job that requires him to destroy the lives of innocent civilians, but at least he’s able to protect ...

A woman who’s never belonged. A widower who swore he’d never marry again. Two little girls longing for a mother… Kate Winner arrives in Colorado full of hope, answering a mail-order bride advertisement. But when she steps off the stagecoach, she’s greeted by icy shock—Tucker Matthews never placed the advertisement. His mischievous twin daughters and a meddling ranch hand are to blame for the scheme. Distrustful and grieving, Tucker is determined to send Kate packing. Desperate for a chance, Kate bargains to stay until Christmas. She never expected to fall for Tucker’s quiet ...

Barbara Harris never imagined becoming a mail-order bride—until tragedy shattered her world. Desperate for a fresh start, she agrees to marry a stranger in the remote mining town of Blackrock. Callum Franklin, a humble saddle shop owner, offers her security but little else. When her arrival is marred by a violent robbery, Barbara fears that her hopes of a new beginning are doomed. Barbara is plunged into yet another nightmare and that is before her and Callum need to unravel secrets from the past... Will this mail order bride stay?

A Resilient Heiress. A Tormented Man and a Decision That Could Change Everything. Laurel Bryant daughter of a renowned hotel magnate, travels to Utah, with the aim of dissolving a Mail Order Bride arrangement for her maid. Upon arrival in the dusty streets of Red Rock Junction, she discovers the man she sought, Percy, a tormented soul and owner of a crumbling hotel, is oblivious to the arrangement. In the neglected halls of the hotel, Laurel sees a glimmer of hope not only in the structure, but also in Percy's brooding eyes. Offering her expertise to rescue the hotel from decay, she ignites...