Religious Historical Fiction

Jasper asked Bessie to marry him, and she said yes. How was Jasper to know that he would have to wait to marry her? Bessie decides to go to Oklahoma on her own for the land rush. If Jasper has something that is more important than getting them land, then she will just have to get it herself. They say woman can own land, but the trick will be her being able to claim the land. Her father's best friend, Sam, and his son decided to accompany her so she would not be going alone. Will Bessie find land and be able to claim it for herself? Will Sam try to match her up with his son? Will Jasper come...

Honorable Mention in Religious Fiction, 2006 IPPY Awards. "Compelling...a real page-turner." Damon Owens "Wholeheartedly recommend," Catholic Insight Magazine. Emily's Hope is the gripping story of one young woman's physical, emotional, spiritual journey from high school to adulthood. Interspersed throughout the story are flashbacks to Emily's great-grandmother's troubled life, with a climax culminating in the surprising revelation that Emily and her great-grandmother are connected more deeply than by ancestral ties alone. Based on a true story. “There is so much to love about Emily’s ...

When Jane Meyers spots the mail order bride advertisement, she is at close to her lowest point. Bereft and very nearly homeless, she knows that she needs to find safety and stability for her unborn child. So, believing the ad is an early Christmas present from God, she answers the advertisement and is amazed when Nate Silver immediately writes back and sends money for her trip west. Nate Silver long ago stopped opening his heart to anybody. When his parents died in a tragic accident, he threw himself into raising his younger brother and shut out the rest of the world. He sends for a mail ...

Available as a value box set www.amazon.com/dp/B07634VX9W (copy and paste the link into your browser) Meet Betsy. She’s an independent woman who likes flirting a bit too much. When her flirtations land her in hot water, she has no choice but to become a mail order bride to James Tucker in Oklahoma. During the train ride west, Betsy makes the acquaintance of Simon, a handsome soldier. The two know they can’t marry, but that doesn’t stop them from developing deep feelings for each other. -How can Betsy marry someone else? -What surprises are in store for her once she arrives in Oklahoma...

The rubella epidemic of 1964-65. The Vietnam War. Both converge on twelve-year-old Debbie when her sister is born with disabilities and her father may be flying into danger. Labeled as a “rubella baby,” Debbie’s sister Krista is born blind in one eye and with a hole in her heart. Although she survives risky open-heart surgery, months pass, and she doesn’t babble or crawl like most babies do. Doctors decide Krista is cognitively challenged—she’ll never be able to learn—and they advise her parents to put her in an institution. Just forget about her and raise their three “...

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Available as part of a super value boxed set AMZN.COM/B084JRTQW6 (copy and paste the link into your browser) Meet Olivia, a young girl looking for love and marriage after the death of her parents, leaving her in the care of Aunt Beth. She’s not as beautiful as her younger sister, and she’s running out of options when she finally decides to take a risk and respond to an advertisement for marriage out west, in a place she’s never been. She marries Robert Bradford, though soon realizes that not everything is as she’d hoped. Will Robert’s past cause them to break apart? Does her ...

Cale Wallace has experienced more tragedy than any sixteen-year-old should know. After joining the 30th Pennsylvania Infantry in 1861 to fight for the North, he has made and lost many friends, including a special dog and a former slave. His heroic actions result in serious injury and prison camp, yet he perseveres. Despite the difficulties he experiences, romance and relationships help fill the void created by the horrors of war. Through his journal, Cale shares his innermost thoughts for his mother and sisters back home in Gettysburg. This simple routine provides some of the stability he ...

Scandal is about to rock Marshall Manor—but why should society’s views stand in the way of love? Meet headstrong Alice, now a young woman of 18, who was born with her father’s kindness and acceptance of others. Engaged to be married and dreading it, Alice finds herself on a quest to bring someone else happiness. If she can’t be happy, she’s determined to change somebody else’s life. Alice’s well-intended action doesn’t go off as planned and when scandal ensues, she’s left in a world of trouble. What will the upper echelons of society think when they hear who she’s been...

Two men in competition to capture the heart of a cautious cook. Is this a recipe for disaster or true love? Alice Connelly agrees to participate in a new matchmaking project organized by her pastor and the orphanage's matron. She can find no peace accepting a role as a mail-order bride and instead becomes the first volunteer to accept a job in a local restaurant and relocate to Carrie Town, Texas. She hopes the experience will help her to discover what she wants in life. But in a town where single men outnumber women thirty to one, she’s more confused than ever. Thrilled to put her skills...

Take advantage of this incredible story from Bestselling Christian Historical author Katie Wyatt!Venture into 1900s Texas, a realm of untamed passion and uncharted dreams. A trailblazing photographer, Violet Thornton captures life's fleeting moments and challenging norms. When the daring journalist, Will Merriweather, proposes an audacious idea – a mail-order bride who ignites love and creativity – their worlds collide in a tempest of longing. Their first meeting ignites a wildfire fueled by exchanged letters and stolen glances. Yet beneath the scorching sun lies a buried secret, a ...

Clean and Wholesome American Mail Order Bride Historical Tales short story romance. Margaret’s marriage to James crumbled when he cast her out, forcing her to seek refuge with her cousin in Arizona. But instead of a fresh start, she discovered her cousin had promised her to a rancher, Robert. Reluctantly married, Margaret struggled to trust again. As secrets and danger emerged, Robert’s quiet strength slowly helped her heal. Will Margaret be able to overcome the pain of her past? Can Margaret’s new town survive the destruction of an Indian raid, and will it bring Margaret and Robert ...

'Fans of Maeve Binchy and Cathy Kelly will love this.' A story of the aftermath, of picking up the pieces, of finding yourself again and discovering that life isn’t always easy . . . it’s not meant to be, but it can be worth it. Ann Maguire believes that discovering the truth of her past will set her free, but sometimes having all the answers isn’t enough . . . Forced to leave Dublin after her marriage crumbles, Ann returns to her childhood home of Knockmore, to find herself even more isolated than before. Catapulted back to grieving for her parents and the life she once knew, ...

The People of Holbrook are suffering under the rule of the greedy Lord Kingsley. Will greed destroy the kingdom the way it destroyed Lord Kingsley? Sir Bentley, an honorable young knight, abandons his calling in order to seek the truth of the Prince. Choosing to live as the Prince did, he forsakes his former lifestyle and wealth to live as a pauper. His travels take him to Holbrook, where the townsfolk live in poverty, paying high taxes to support the lavish lifestyle of Lord Kingsley and his court.

Plans are set for Martha and her friend Cindy to redeem her last days on earth quietly, remembering the goodness of God throughout her life. She still doesn’t know how to tell adopted son Sheriff Tony, but knows that God will guide her. But the winds of change enter when the husband of Martha’s kidnapped and murdered daughter Ashley calls, asking if she can take in her two troubled grandchildren. When Martha says yes, will the God Who is offering her grandchildren a redeeming Hand of help also carry her through? And will Tony find some practical answers for the mysterious break ins at ...

Lady Carliss faces the challenge of her life. Can she save the kingdom before it's too late? Determined, smart, and a master of both the sword and the bow, Lady Carliss has proven herself as a veteran Knight of the Prince. Returning from a mission of aid, Carliss is plunged into adventure once again as she searches for the marauders responsible for kidnapping a friend's family.

available as a value box set amazon.com/dp/B0BSNP4K8M (copy and paste the link into your browser) Bestseller and Kindle All-Star author Katie Wyatt!, Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance.Upon the death of his adoptive father, Colt McKinley finds himself one-third owner of a large Texas cattle ranch, along with two of his friends. But the will stipulates that each man must marry before taking possession of his inheritance, so Colt sends a letter proposing to Alice Parker, who needs to find a husband in order to take the burden off her family ...

Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. Meet 21-year-old Rose Sinclair, she was young and naive and married a bad man that ended in disaster. She has written to Eva Crabtree and hope of some help with her future. Meet Anna, a spoiled wealthy girl who never lifted a finger in her life to do anything. She just wants to marry a rich man and has no clue about what it takes to be a new frontier woman! Also, buxom Laura from a large family and is used to hard work, desperately seeking a man out West due to the fact there are no men in her town. Can ...

*****Available as a value box set amazon.com/dp/B08L35W7SG (copy and paste the link into your browser) ***** - Will Caroline’s family get in the way of her happiness? Caroline Carson is expecting her trip to Montana to be a short one, just until her father feels it’s safe for her to return to Philadelphia after being robbed in broad daylight. Imagine her surprise when she gets off the train and learns she isn’t visiting her aunt, but rather is set to marry a rancher! Logan Gillespie has been waiting for weeks to meet his bride, but all his dreams of family life fly out the window when...

Adela, daughter of the powerful Duke of Hagenheim, is rarely allowed outside the castle walls. Longing for freedom, one day she sneaks away to the market disguised as a peasant. There, she meets a handsome young woodcarver named Frederick. Frederick is a poor farmer and the sole provider for his family, and he often has to defend his mother from his father’s drunken rages.