Inspirational Historical Fiction

When their father's death leaves them impoverished, Sarah Summers and her genteel sisters fear they will be forced to sell the house and separate to earn livelihoods as governesses or companions. Determined to stay together, Sarah convinces them to open their seaside home to guests to make ends meet and provide for their ailing mother. Instead of the elderly invalids they expect to receive, however, they find themselves hosting eligible gentlemen. Sarah is soon torn between a growing attraction to a mysterious Scottish widower and duty to her family.

Part one in a Christian Regency suspense series with slow-burn romance and a supernatural twist She met him again by shooting him. Unmarried after four Seasons of towering over her dance partners, Miss Phoebe Sauber learns she will be cast out of her home when her father remarries. Feeling betrayed by her father and God, she misfires an arrow at an archery tournament. But the arrow pierces a paper held by Mr. Michael Coulton-Jones. And strangely, the symbol drawn on the page is eerily familiar to her. He met her again while searching for a killer. Michael had quit his work as a spy for the ...

Raina Bretton is a rag woman in London's East End when a handsome stranger appears in a dank alley and offers her a glittering smile and a chance for adventure. Rothburne Abbey has a unique position for her, one that will take her away from her hardscrabble life and give her a chance to be a lady. Things she could only dream of might be coming true. But some dreams turn out to be nightmares. Though Raina has traded squalor for silk and satin, something about the abbey is deeply unsettling.

The Complete California Historical Mail Order Bride Romance Series collection - All 8 books in one boxed set! Come along for a wild, tender ride as Karen and Friends set forth on a turbulent journey to find God, friendship, and a love for all the ages! This New edition has been completely re-edited, revised, and revamped! Book 1 Winds of Change Will the Miller couple be able to change their circumstances and move forward to the life both of them dreamed of or will their hopes and wants get swept away in the winds of change? Book 2 Blossoms of Joy Will Mary’s constant mistakes finally ...

When fun-loving glamour girl Quintessa Beaumont learns that the Navy has established the WAVES program for women, she enlists, determined to throw off her frivolous ways and contribute to the war effort. No-nonsense Lieutenant Dan Avery, hoping to make admiral, has been using his skills to fight German U-boats. The last thing he wants to see on his radar is a girl like Tess....

A spinster teacher...a grieving widower...a marriage of convenience and a second chance with the man she's always loved. When Samuel Walker proposes a marriage of convenience to Rose Hatfieldso soon after the death of his wife, she knows he doesn't love her. She's loved him since their school days. Those long-suppressed feelings spring to life as she marries him. She must sell her childhood home, quit her teaching job, and move to a new city. Marrying Rose is harder than Samuel expected, especially with the shadow of his deceased wife everywhere in his life. And he has two young children to...

An excerpt from the book: "Sure, it's unusual to have an 18-year-old mother when you're 12. But when you're an orphan and she's your aunt and the only mother you've ever had well, as I explained, it had worked out real well..."

Her family’s survival matters more than anything…even her own heart. As the 1930 drought burns crops burn to a crisp in tiny Eden, Arkansas, Bryony Linwood relies on forced optimism and dogged determination to disguise a heart as dry and despairing as the scorched earth. Reclusive Michael Heath barely survived the Great War, and twelve years later all he wants is to forget. His one passion is botanical illustration, where nature’s beauty offers blessed escape from a troubled past and his wealthy father’s continual disparagement. When Bryony accepts employment at the Heath mansion, ...

This thrilling adventure takes listeners into the most compelling frontier: the human heart. By 1866, Dr. Cheney Duvall has had her fill of places where people distrust her skills simply because she is a woman. So she and her assistant, Shiloh Irons, return to Cheney's home in New York City, where Cheney can set up practice among "respectable" folks. But an outbreak of cholera has Cheney questioning her decision and looking to God to find out how she can best use her talents.

The Complete Series 6 Books in one boxed set! Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. 1880, Bear Creek, Oregon Step back in time to the untamed Wild West and immerse yourself in a heartwarming saga of love, faith, and perseverance. After losing their parents, six sisters in Boston face a harsh reality: survival is becoming impossible. When mail-order bride advertisements promise a fresh start, they see a glimmer of hope. With courage in her heart, Sadie, the eldest sister, takes the first leap, embarking on a life-changing journey to Bear Creek,...

Experience the time-honored tale of Pride and Prejudice in a whole new light with this delightful and engaging twist. Book ONE Of a Series of Jane Austen Variations. What if Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy found themselves entangled in a flirtation, both seeking a respite from the serious demands of society? This clean and sweet closed-door romance breathes fresh life into a classic story. Mr. Darcy, bound by a solemn promise to his late mother, faces a weekly reminder from his persistent Aunt about his duty to marry and care for his cousin Anne. Determined to keep his heart untouched and ...

Part three in a Christian Regency suspense series with slow-burn romance and a supernatural twist One man faces death With the help of his team, Mr. Michael Coulton-Jones has overcome the deadly Root elixir that turned him into a monster. But now that they know more about the poisonous potion, he is faced with an inevitable truth—unless he agrees to the risk of taking more, he will eventually die. One man faces theft In the meantime, a beautiful, infamous French spy and her group of thugs have landed on English soil, intent on stealing the mysterious plant that Apothecary Jack uses to ...

Ruth’s beau died - simply because he was a slave.She is determined to help other enslaved people as she assists with the Underground Railroad. Recently freed and illiterate, Ruth is hired to bake mouth-watering delicious bread in a Philadelphia bakery. Her boss Joseph is kind, handsome, and determined to put an end to slavery. She feels emotionally connected to him as they work together for a common cause. His presence is like a fresh splash of spring rain on her parched soul. However, Joseph has plans. He’s determined to make some major changes in his life. He desperately wants to ...

The best-selling author of over 60 books, Tracie Peterson pens soaring works of faith and simple virtue. An addition to her popular Heirs of Montana series, The Coming Storm takes place in the year 1870.

A masked encounter. A scandalous rumor. Can love bloom from the seeds of deception? At Meryton's Harvest Festival, Elizabeth Bennet dons the guise of Shakespeare's Ganymede, seeking only to secure her sister's happiness. But a chance encounter with a mysterious Benedick sets her heart aflame. As masks conceal identities, passion ignites in the shadows. When the clock strikes midnight and faces are revealed, Elizabeth is shocked to discover her Benedick is none other than the proud Mr. Darcy. As scandalous whispers threaten to destroy her reputation, Mr. Darcy makes a bold declaration that ...

Girl in a Blue Dress opens on the day of Alfred's funeral. Dorothea is not among the throngs in attendance when The One and Only is laid to rest. Her mourning must take place within the walls of her modest apartment, a parting gift from Alfred as he ushered her out of their shared home and his life more than a decade earlier. Even her own children, save her outspoken daughter Kitty, are not there to offer her comfort - they were poisoned against her when Alfred publicly declared her an unfit wife and mother.

Varmints and strangers best steer clear of this Winchester-toting redhead. Working alongside her grandpa on his Arkansas tenant farm, Rose Linwood learned to love the land as much as he did. Now her older sisters have married and moved on, Grandpa has gone to his eternal reward, and Rose is determined to make a go of the farm on her own. But crops have been slow to recover since the drought of 1930-31, and the whole country struggles in the grip of the Great Depression. Drifters looking for work or handouts roam the countryside, some of them up to no good, so Rose keeps her trusty ...

Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Prophet, the fourth book in the Sons of Encouragement series, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Amos. Francine examines the life of Amos and his relationship to Israel during its prosperous years. Amos' message and his relationship with God made him unpopular. But his challenge to those who were enjoying the blessings of prosperity was crucial then and is strikingly timely today as well.

Follow six mail-order brides traveling west from the hills of Tennessee. Will their quest lead them to love and happiness underneath the Texas sky? Travel back in time as six brave young women bound by their experience surviving a Yellow Fever epidemic leave the hills of Tennessee and travel West as mail-order brides. Fans of Western historical romance set in the late 19th century will root for each potential bride as she starts her adventure, seeking refuge and a chance for a new life. Will their quest lead them to love and happiness underneath the Texas sky? Inspired by true events ...

4 Book Complete Series in one box set! Clean and Wholesome American Mail Order Bride Historical Tales short story romance. This Best Selling series has been completely rewritten, revised, lengthened, and revamped. More action! More inspiring! More romance Through all the many challenges and dangers that life out west presents, can Jasmine, Heather, Juliet, and Charlotte keep their trust in God? Do they believe that miracles will happen? Curl up with this four-book series on a cold winter day—it’ll warm your heart and set it racing with excitement! Mail Order Bride Holiday Romance ...