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Wedded to the Ruthless Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel (Daring Dukes Book 3) by Sally Vixen (Cobalt Fairy LLC) 4.6 Stars (7 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"Hide those curves from me again, and you will be punished for it, wife." Lady Grace is always on the scandal sheets. Too wild and not thin enough, it comes as no surprise that her first kiss would be at the front page. But the fact that she's caught with her best friend's arrogant brother does... Duke Philip must protect his reputation at any cost. But he can't resist the spitfire begging to be kissed. So, he offers Grace a marriage of convenience. Only if she abides by his rules: 1.She must never be on the scandal sheets again. 2.She must give him an heir, but they are to lead separate lives. 3.For one month, her days are her own, but her nights belong to him... *If you like a realistic yet steamy depiction of the Regency and Victorian era, then Wedded to the Ruthless Duke is the novel for you. An enchanting regency romance of 80,000 words (around 400 pages), written by Sally Vixen and published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a strong happily ever after. Get "Wedded to the Ruthless Duke" today to discover Sally's splendid new story!

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 434 Pages (2,980 KB)
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Added: May 28th, 2024

Treasure of the Mayan King (The Rollock Series Book 1) by Alex Zabala 3.8 Stars (204 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

"Captivating, intriguing and original!" A judge's review for 2014 Clive Cussler Adventure Writer's Competition An entertaining story with plot twists and intrigue! Claudia Sherril -Daily News Sun- Arizona Chauncy Rollock returns in the sequel, The Golden Scepter, available for order from Amazon right now This book now contains a free preview of the sequel Follow the adventures of three very different men as they race to uncover the mysteries of obscure Mayan hieroglyphs that lead to unimaginable treasure! Doctor Rene Sova is a French linguist with amazing language skills and zero people skills. Chauncy Rollock is an amiable archaeologist with just the right knack for solving logic problems. And the Mexican Military captain Gustavo De Leon is tired of fighting corruption at all levels of government. All three men and their families become entangled in the secret of the Mayan Riddle found on the steps of a newly discovered pyramid. Those who would use the treasure for personal gain are never far from their goal and must be stopped at all costs. The Yucatan will never be the same. Treasure of the Mayan King is a clean action-adventure novel that is safe and enjoyable for the whole family to read. "If you like Indiana Jones, you'll love this book!" From the back cover: A violent tropical storm has uncovered a previously unknown Mayan pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula. On the steps of this temple lies a riddle that leads to the hidden treasure of a great Mayan king. One man, the French linguist Dr. Sova, believes he knows the secrets of the riddle. But his efforts to find it are cut short and the information falls into the hands of unscrupulous people. The race is on to see who will be the first to find the treasure of the Mayan king!

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 256 Pages (4,714 KB)
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Added: May 28th, 2024

WHEN THE FIREWORKS END: A story about two teenagers' last summer together in an idyllic Japanese fishing town by ALEX LUND 3.8 Stars (13 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"... a truly superb and high quality coming of age read for one and all." (Readers' Favorite review by K.C. Finn)Tomoya is spending his last year in high school in his home town, a small fishing port a couple of hours from Tokyo, knowing that he and his best friend Ken will be going separate ways after graduation. When fate suddenly intervenes, Tomoya finds himself having to deal with an entirely new reality that will change his life forever. This is a story about a youth faced with unforeseen challenges that not only bring out the warmth of the close-knit community he lives in, but also help him discover the strength within himself."Author Alex Lund has a keen sense for emotive writing, from both the psychological and social perspectives. The narration keeps us close to Tomoya through each emotional experience, the physical and mental sensations of which are sure to resonate with readers and endear us closer still to the young boy as he tries to process his new journey towards adulthood. On the bigger picture level, the coastal communities of Japan are beautifully depicted in original imagery and almost poetic literary lines, which creates a truly bittersweet atmosphere of tragedy amongst such beauty." (Readers' Favorite review by K.C. Finn)

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 236 Pages (4,544 KB)
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The Siege of Masada: A Historical Drama of the Famous Battle Between the Jews and Romans by Charles River Editors 3.5 Stars (166 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

*Includes pictures of Masada and other important places and events *Includes a table of contents *Includes a bibliography of other books about Masada "Since we long ago resolved never to be servants to the Romans, nor to any other than to God Himself, Who alone is the true and just Lord of mankind, the time is now come that obliges us to make that resolution true in practice... We were the very first that revolted, and we are the last to fight against them; and I cannot but esteem it as a favor that God has granted us, that it is still in our power to die bravely, and in a state of freedom." - Elazar ben Yair Many Westerners have never even heard of the Siege of Masada, and those who have may simply know it as an obscure reference to a minor battle fought in a remote location of the Roman world. By contrast, virtually all Israeli school children know the story of Masada as a premier example of nationalistic pride. According to historian Klara Palotai, "Masada became a symbol for a heroic 'last stand' for the State of Israel and played a major role for Israel in forging national identity" Indeed, the heroic story of a small band of fighters facing incalculable odds has many elements that are reminiscent of both the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of the Alamo. The refrain "Masada shall not fall again," coined in a poem on the subject by Yitzak Lamdan, became a cry of resolve in battle for Israeli soldiers in the 20th century, just as the cry of "Remember the Alamo" had galvanized Americans. For decades, the Israelite military used the site of Masada as the location for swearing in their new recruits, and the choice of the site was obviously designed to evoke within the new soldiers a deep sense of connection with their national history. The Siege of Masada was the final battle in a long series of fights that constituted the First Jewish-Roman War. The Roman Empire had established control over the region in the 1st century BCE, when the Roman proconsul ...

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 55 Pages (2,536 KB)
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Keep Your Eyes on the Flag by Lucille Frazier Burgio 4.6 Stars (29 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

August 1959. Ex-GI and Arabian Horse Breeder, Christopher Roberts senses something unnervingly familiar about Republican Presidential Nominee, Ashe Litton Upton during a rally in a local park in Cottonwood, New Mexico. Besides the alarming coincidence of possessing the same name of an American Army officer and Nazi Collaborator long believed murdered by Russian soldiers at the end of WWII, it isn't until they lock eyes at the rally and a hateful recognition surfaces. When an assassin's bullet misses the rancher's head by a mere few inches, Christopher realizes they are one and the same. Failing in the assassin attempt of Christopher Roberts, Upton's long-standing association with Jules Wong, his personal mechanic for hire, is shot and left for dead by Upton. Wong, barely surviving the assassination attempt, and fixated on revenge goes dark with an impromptu journey to New Mexico. There, he introduces himself as "Zephyr," his well-honed nom de guerre in the 'cleaning' community, and shows Roberts a 'hit-list' that reveals the rancher's name as one of the last remaining survivors from Christopher's old unit familiar with Upton's list of war crimes against the United States. Wong informs Roberts that the last key witness, holding Upton's darkest secret, is in hiding at the U.S. Consulate in Frankfort, Germany and remains the most important living witness capable of stopping Upton from plunging the nation into chaos.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 206 Pages (830 KB)
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Added: May 27th, 2024

We Ride the Gale: A classic heart-warming romance (Emilie Loring Romance) by Emilie Loring (Lume Books) 4.5 Stars (222 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

A classic romance by Emilie Loring: a tale of misunderstanding and dislike slowly transforming into love. When the notorious playboy Guy Farr comes into her life, young Sonia Carson resists his advances, preferring to pursue her career. In retaliation, Guy marries Sonia's sister, then abandons her. When her sister dies, leaving a small son, the boy remains unacknowledged by his irresponsible father. Swallowing her pride, Sonia travels to the Farr family's estate to demand the name that rightfully belongs to her nephew. There she meets Guy's intense, volatile brother, Michael -- and suddenly finds herself swept into a world of romance and intrigue that alters the course of her life. PRAISE FOR WE RIDE THE GALE: 'Just another fabulous fun romance by Emilie Loring!' Goodreads review Emilie Loring was a very prolific and popular American romance writer. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she published her first book when she was 50 and continued writing until her death in 1951. She sold more than a million copies of her first 30 books.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 209 Pages (2,409 KB)
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Eve: In the Beginning by H. B. Moore (Mirror Press) 4.2 Stars (427 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

The first love story on earth. In a world where everything is perfect, yet the same day after day, Eve must decide if she wants to live forever in the garden with Adam and never know what lies beyond the walls. When she makes a choice with terrible consequences, the pain of mortality is swift. As she and Adam explore their new world, and her body changes, Eve discovers the sweetness of first love with the man who has always been at her side. #1 Amazon Bestseller in Christian Historical Romance #1 Amazon Bestseller in Christian Historical Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 291 Pages (710 KB)
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The Adventures of Brother Arcadius and Pangur Ban: 11 Tales by Margaret Nagel (Neverwert Press) 4.7 Stars (70 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

"Margaret Nagel delivers a likable, funny and, above all, believable protagonist in this delightful story brimming with captivating characters... Thankfully, Brother Arcadius is only 20 at the end of the book's final tale which should leave time for many more adventures in what is sure to be a much-anticipated sequel." - BlueInk starred review Not a children's book in spite of its readability and appearance, The Adventures of Brother Arcadius and Pangur Ban deals light handedly with the hardships and hazards of the 9th century AD. Serious, dutiful, and naive Brother Arcadius, a young monk, sets out from his native Dublin to take up life at the remote Alpine monastery of Spiritus Sanctus. On the first stage of his long journey, the ocean crossing from Ireland to England, he rouses himself from sea sickness long enough to rescue a stow-away kitten from death at the hands of a wrathful sailor. He gives the kitten the Irish name of Pangur Ban and takes it with him to his destination, which turns out to be not quite your usual monastery - just as Pangur Ban is not quite your usual cat. Eleven interlinked tales recount the adventures of monk and cat over the next four years, and capture the wonderment of a time when, no matter where you lived, much of the rest of the world seemed strange and far away. Readers may know, or may like to know, that sometime during the 9th century, a monk living in what is now Switzerland wrote a poem comparing his own love of scholarship to his cat's love of catching mice. He wrote the poem in Old Irish on a leaf of a manuscript that was otherwise in Latin and Greek. He gave the cat's name as "Pangur Ban," but remained anonymous himself. It is an engaging poem. In modern times, in various translations, it has appeared in many anthologies, and has been an inspiration for much commentary, an animated film, and several books, including The Adventures of Brother Arcadius and Pangur Ban.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 356 Pages (2,688 KB)
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A War Begins by Gareth Johnson 3.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Thaqib is a young boy who suddenly finds himself thrown into the middle of an adventure.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 46 Pages (1,317 KB)
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Under Old Glory: A Novella of War, Love, and Faith by Chris McClelland (Provo Canyon Press) 4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Mormon brothers Hyrum and Bill from Provo, Utah, join the US Army in 1918 looking for glory and adventure. Bill is an observer in a fighter plane, while Hyrum serves in the infantry. While wounded, Hyrum makes friends with a British war widow, and later, after being severely wounded, is nursed by his friend's sister, a recent covert to the LDS faith who heals him spiritually as well. The battles rage dangerous and deadly. Will the brothers make it back to Provo? Only time will tell.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 95 Pages (439 KB)
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Another Time and Place: A Novel of World War II (Echoes of War Book 1) by Samantha Grosser 4.3 Stars (1,561 Review)    Price verified one minute ago

A brief encounter changes two lives forever in an enthralling novel of love, loss and longing. England 1944. In the shadow of the war raging in Europe, Tom and Anna meet by chance. He is an American pilot on a 72-hour pass and she is a secretary, trapped in a life going nowhere. Surprised by each other, they begin a passionate affair. Their happiness does not last. Shot down over Europe, wounded and in hiding, Tom has no way of telling Anna he is alive. And Anna, left waiting in England, has no way of finding out. How can she know that Tom is struggling to return to her? Or that the thought of her is all that keeps him going on the long journey home? In a world where promises are hard to keep, all she can do is hope. Until she discovers her mother is keeping secrets, and then it is a race against time. From the hardships of a war-weary England to the dangers of occupied France, Another Time and Place is an emotional love story like no other. Perfect for fans of Deborah Swift, Kristin Hannah, and Kristin Harmel. Readers are loving Another Time and Place. "Perfectly blended mix of history and love story." "A fast paced plot and a powerful love story." "Easy to read, hard to set down." "Very emotional and beautiful." Please note: The AI generated summary of readers' reviews below is not an accurate reflection of either the book or the reviews that follow. Another Time and Place DOES NOT contain any graphic sex. Please refer to the reviews by actual readers for more information. Thank you!

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 334 Pages (3,102 KB)
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Are You Positive? by Stephen Davis (L&G Productions LLC) 3.7 Stars (120 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Ripped from the headlines of today's news, "Are You Positive?" is a fictitious courtroom drama in the style of John Grisham. 26-year-old Tyree Johnson stands accused of first degree murder in a prominent South Carolina courtroom. But his murder weapon is not a gun or a knife; in fact, there was no violent crime at all. His "victim," Beth Ann Brooks, dated Tyree for a few months, and they made love more than once. However, Tyree Johnson had been diagnosed HIV-Positive, and the prosecution claims that Beth Ann Brooks was infected with HIV by Tyree and died some months later. The defense, however, claims there is reasonable doubt that Tyree's HIV diagnosis was wrong - that, according to numerous scientific studies, the so-called "HIV tests" are fraught with errors, and have been ever since their inventor, Dr. Robert Gallo, lied on his patent application. Furthermore, Tyree's lawyer argues that there is no scientific evidence that HIV is transmitted by heterosexual intercourse, and that Tyree's girlfriend died from taking lethal anti-retroviral drugs rather than from any HIV/AIDS-related illness. Based on more than 500 actual scientific studies and references, the author claims that every word of sworn testimony is true and verifiable. "Are You Positive?" raises serious questions about whether anyone has ever been properly diagnosed as HIV-Positive, and whether most AIDS victims are dying from the side-effects of the HIV medications prescribed by their doctors - all in a spell-binding novel. You be the judge.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 384 Pages (1,066 KB)
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The King of the Coral Sea: The Untold Story of an Australian Legend by Robert Louis DeMayo (Wayward Publisihing) 4.3 Stars (58 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Discover an Astonishing True Story Of Daring and Courage: A Real-Life Tarzan's Solo Travel Journey Across The Coral Sea Michael Fomenko is no stranger to adversity. Shut out of the Commonwealth Games for financial and political reasons at the ripe age of twenty, Michael begins to question everything. Setting a new course for himself, he dreams of a feat that will require unimaginable determination. A powerful testament to the magnitude of human courage and resilience, The King of the Coral Sea is a gripping narrative adventure that artfully recounts Michael Fomenko's legendary voyage - paddling a dugout canoe over one thousand nautical kilometres from Cairns Australia to Dutch New Guinea. Faced with gruelling physical effort, saltwater crocodiles lurking beneath the waves, and the ever-present danger of storms and jagged coral reefs, Michael never expected to encounter an additional foe: the Australian Government. Hounded by the press and victimized by a government that saw a white man living in the bush to be a threat to the social order, Michael became determined to triumph against the odds and complete his incredible feat. Told with flowing prose, vivid imagery, and larger-than-life characters, best-selling author, Robert Louis DeMayo, invites readers to join Michael on his eighteen month-long solo journey, witnessing the strength and determination that carried him through his darkest moments. As a young man, Michael captured the attention of a country with his solo journey. As an old man, he was known simply as Tarzan to those around him in Queensland. Shedding light on Michael's fascinating and often dangerous upbringing, from escaping communist Russia as a child to crossing the forests of Manchuria on foot, The King of the Coral Sea explores the life and legacy of a real-life Tarzan, giving readers a never-before-seen glimpse into his personal Odyssey. Historical Fiction. 1930-2009

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 302 Pages (6,043 KB)
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CASSEY: The Darkness is coming by Raymond M Hall 4.1 Stars (221 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Get ready for a spine-tingling journey through time and darkness with Raymond M Hall's latest thriller, "CASSEY." If you're a fan of Stephen King, this gripping tale is sure to captivate you. CASSEY, an old doll with a sinister secret, weaves a chilling narrative that spans significant historical events. Starting with the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic in 1912, CASSEY somehow survives the ship's tragic sinking. As the doll's journey unfolds, it takes us through both World Wars, hinting at its uncanny ability to connect with people during times of chaos. The story takes a haunting turn in the early 1960s, amidst escalating tensions during the Cold War. CASSEY becomes a focal point, and its true nature starts to emerge, casting a shadow over the characters' lives. At the centre of it all is Rose, entangled with CASSEY and questioning the doll's significance in her life. Is CASSEY merely a doll, or does a deeper connection exist between Rose and the enigmatic toy? The mystery surrounding their relationship adds layers of suspense, reminiscent of Stephen King's iconic works. "CASSEY" promises a narrative as gripping and suspenseful as "IT." The doll's ability to transcend time and influence pivotal moments in history adds a unique and eerie element to the plot. Readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats, eagerly uncovering the sinister secret hidden within this seemingly innocuous doll. For a thrilling and mysterious experience, don't miss "CASSEY" by Raymond M Hall. Buy it now and prepare for a chilling adventure that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 264 Pages (1,337 KB)
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On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk (The Centenary Chronicles-Tales of American Women) by Gail Combs Oglesby 4.5 Stars (21 Reviews)    Price verified 46 minutes ago

Awarded the 5-star from Reader's Favorite Winner of the highly coveted 5-star Highly Recommended award from The Historical Fiction Company. Nominated for the Eric Hoffer Award for Excellence. Plymouth 1620-Sarah has left the security of all she knows to travel with her husband to the New World, but things don't go as planned. The Mayflower is lost unable to find the colony already there they must manage on their own. Not enough food, no shelter, then people start dying. Can Sarah find her inner strength and prevail or is she destined to join the others, another grave on Coles Hill. "On the Wings of the Red-Tailed Hawk" is deeply satisfying. Whether it veers towards happiness or sadness, it stays true to the story's spirit and provides a fitting conclusion to Sarah's journey. This book stands out for its focus on ordinary women of the past, whose accomplishments were anything but ordinary. This perspective is refreshing and adds a unique dimension to the genre of historical fiction. The authors skill at incorporating historical elements into an engrossing story without becoming boring is impressive. Because of the evocative and detailed writing, Sarah's experiences come to life on the page. A cleverly written plot arc with a distinct beginning, middle, and end. Every stage of Sarah's trip receives sufficient attention, guaranteeing a smooth and seamless progression of the story. A must read for everyone who loves strong woman characters who overcome the odds.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 361 Pages (1,820 KB)
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THE CUT DIRECT: An enchanting Regency comedy-drama of love and heartbreak by Vivienne Shannon 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

'Being possessed of youth and the most exquisite of complexions, Felicia felt that life could not possibly be more agreeable. But her happiness was not to last... Miss Felicia de Vere's first London Season is a thrilling round of balls and parties. There's a positive swarm of dashing young men at her feet and an engagement on the horizon. But she hasn't reckoned on her headstrong brother Charles. Newly returned from France, he is in love with a most unsuitable young lady, and in possession of political views that positively enrage their father...

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 27 Pages (429 KB)
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The Whole of the Sea by Luis de Agustin 2.9 Stars (23 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In the enchanting backdrop of 1970s Madrid, two expatriates find themselves trapped in a world of self-indulgence and aimless wanderings. For the American expat, life appears to revolve around his captivating, yet self-absorbed lover, a woman who seems immune to his heartfelt yearnings. Amidst a haze of alcohol and the vibrant Spanish city in transition, he travels the lively city streets. The post-dictatorship Spanish capital reveals its entertaining daily traditions, and he dives into them with friends or with his on-again, off-again paramour. When her rejection finally pushes him to the brink of despair, a chance encounter leads him on a different path. A shadowy figure begins to haunt his estranged lover, forcing her to confront the shallowness of her existence. She makes a life-altering decision to rescue herself from the vanity of self-indulgence. She turns to her desolate lover, vowing to start by reconciling his deep attraction for her. He implores them to go beyond their wayward relationship and leave behind the frivolous pursuits that have defined their lives. He says their journey toward redemption should begin with a single act of kindness. They should attempt to confront the malevolent stalker who has been preying on their friends. It's a dangerous path, and they know it could cost someone's life, but he believes it's the way to cure the emptiness that has defined their recent lives. In "The Whole of the Sea," the streets of Madrid become the canvas for a transformative tale of love, redemption, and the quest for meaning. Will the two expats' newfound purpose save them, or will it lead them to a worse place? Take a dip into a human relationship willing to sacrifice for what's below the surface in order to reemerge and see the light.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 226 Pages (718 KB)
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Maud by Russ Cooper 4.9 Stars (10 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A story of betrayal, loss, murder, revenge, and redemption. Set during the Wars of the Roses and its aftermath, the decisive Yorkist victory at Tewkesbury has devastating consequences for the Bowen Family. Forced to bring her child up by herself, Meg Bowen seeks to protect her daughter Maud from murderous and corrupt men. Maud grows up to become a beautiful and precocious young woman, who attracts the attention of both good and evil men. Can Meg survive the trials and tribulations that fate has placed in her path, and protect her daughter? Is Maud's fate already determined? Powerful adversaries seek to destroy Meg and her family. She will need to draw on her reserves of resilience and strength to survive tragedy and unimaginable loss. Praise for Maud: "Sometimes when you read a novel, it's so vivid that it just takes over and puts you head and shoulders alongside its characters and that's exactly what Cooper does. An emotionally charged read Maud is highly recommended to fans of historical fiction... " Book Viral "An engaging historical novel with a twist. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly recommended." 5 Stars "Exciting page turner, great characters with lots of twists and unexpected turns. Great read!" 5 Stars

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 438 Pages (1,033 KB)
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SECRET MARRIAGES: Edward IV, Eleanor & Elizabeth (The Falcon and the Sun: The House of York Book 2) by J.P. Reedman 4.0 Stars (556 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Eleanor Talbot, newly widowed after the Battle of Blore Heath, meets Edward, Earl of March. It is a time of trials when the Lancastrians and Yorkists fight for supremacy... and the throne of England. The Talbots are staunch Lancastrians; Edward is the Son of York. The Battles of Mortimer's Cross and the bloodbath of Towton lead to Edward taking the crown. A secret marriage is hatched between the young King and Eleanor, but the "secret queen" is never announced to the Council. King Edward's womanising reaches new heights as, within a short time, his eye falls on another widowed beauty, Elizabeth Woodville, whom he also marries in a private, hidden ceremony. Mortified by all that has happened, Eleanor seeks atonement in religion,... but will her past catch her up? Will the secret remain secret? A story of love and lust spanning two families, the Talbots and the Woodvilles, and two women both similar and yet very different. One who became Queen of England, and one who might have been.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 205 Pages (4,084 KB)
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Cinders In Service: A Pride and Prejudice / Cinderella Variation (A Maid at Pemberley Book 4) by Amaritta Beane 3.4 Stars (17 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Lizzy is halfway to settled into a career in service, now. But there are yet more surprises awaiting her - notably regarding Mr Darcy... And then there's the question of the ball at Meryton...

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 85 Pages (297 KB)
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Added: May 26th, 2024

Mary Celeste: A Ghost Ship Short Story by K. Bartholomew 3.9 Stars (15 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

One by one, they disappeared. Step right up and come aboard the Mary Celeste, the most famous ghost ship in history, during our famous voyage across the Atlantic. When the captain appears to be losing his mind, First Mate Richardson must risk insubordination to safely deliver the ship to the distant port of Genoa. However, his problems don't end there because he must also overcome storms, disease, a dangerous cargo and a mutinous crew who're disappearing one by one. This paranormal, ghost ship short story contains scenes of gore. Get it now!

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 70 Pages (3,560 KB)
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Mirabel, or, Thetbury Park: Book the First (Guests of the Presworth Ball Book Two) by Louisa Thorpe (Automata) 3.9 Stars (434 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Hertfordshire, 1812 Foundling Mirabel Neve's anonymous benefactor has been providing for her since her infancy but when she is 21, this will cease. At such a time, Mirabel must either be married or seek employment as a governess. Marriage might be the more desirable option but with Mirabel already 20 years old, time is running out. Lord Dartford is the village's most eligible bachelor but despite his sister's best efforts, he refuses to marry. However, when Lady Edmonton visits her brother at Thetbury Park for one final attempt she is determined not to leave until he has said his vows. Lady Edmonton also invites Mirabel to Thetbury Park to be her daughter's companion. While Mirabel is happy to oblige for Lady Edmonton's sake, she does not relish the prospect of meeting the cold and aloof Lord Dartford. But perhaps Lord Dartford is right to be wary; unbeknownst to them all, Mirabel is at the heart of a secret - one which could throw Thetbury Park into scandal. A traditional Regency romance in two parts for fans of Jane Austen!

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 358 Pages (2,854 KB)
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A Life Naive by Oliver Phipps (Gray Door Ltd.) 4.1 Stars (53 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Life for twenty-seven-year-old Hershel Lawson has been relatively uneventful and that's the way he likes it. When his grandmother passes away, leaving him her car and a last wish of him taking her ashes to L.A., his life takes a turn and it will never be the same again. With his new task and grandmother's ashes, Hershel sets out from St. Louis Missouri in the spring of 1962. He travels unimpeded along scenic Route 66 for two days, but is suddenly and unexpectedly relieved of two important things, his car and wallet. Sally is a sassy and street smart young woman on her way to Hollywood. She's determined to prove everyone wrong in the "one horse town" she left and make it as an actress in California. Through mishaps of her own, Sally comes across Hershel. Though neither one realizes it, the real journey is about to begin. Take a seat and journey with Hershel and Sally along historic Route 66 during its heyday. Laugh and maybe shed a tear or two as they struggle against the odds, and often each other, to make it a few more miles down the highway.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 216 Pages (1,324 KB)
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HEIMAT by Paul Marzell 4.2 Stars (16 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

In 1929, four young German friends embark on a life-altering journey from the remnants of post-WWI Germany to the promise-filled streets of America. Dreaming of returning to their beloved hometown of Neisse as triumphant American citizens, their fate takes a dramatic twist in the heart of Berlin's teeming train station. A daring rescue of an American diplomat binds them in an enduring friendship, setting them on a path through the shattered illusions of the American dream, the harrowing depths of the Great Depression, and the challenging process of assimilating into a new culture. As the world plunges into the chaos of World War II, their lives diverge in ways they could never have imagined. Matthias finds himself in the paradoxical role of building ships in an American yard, aimed at the destruction of their homeland. Feliks, driven by a sense of duty, joins the US Army to fight against the Japanese in the Pacific, later aiding the Polish resistance in their homeland. Josef, caught in an ill-timed visit to Neisse, is swept into the ranks of the Wehrmacht, partaking in the invasions of France and Russia, and eventually coming face-to-face with Americans in the Battle of the Bulge. Meanwhile, Edo steps into the hallowed halls of the Nuremberg trials, contributing to the monumental task of bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Their story is a tapestry of loyalty, betrayal, and the relentless grip of fate, weaving a compelling saga of friendship tested by war, ideology, and the quest for identity in a world coming undone. This is more than a tale of four immigrants; it is a poignant exploration of the human spirit caught in the tumult of history.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
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Mr Darcy and The Marshalsea: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation (Mr Darcy's Chronicles Book 18) by Jackie Wellman (Edgar Roy) 3.7 Stars (20 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Darcy and Lizzy receive news that Lydia plans to move to London shortly. Her husband, Mr Wickham, is determined to become rich quickly in the glittering capital. Of course, Mr Wickham does not become rich and is soon dispatched to The Marshalsea, London's notorious debtors' prison. Thinking that Darcy and Lizzy will (and indeed should) come to their aid, he dictates a letter for his wife to write and send to her sister. Darcy and Lizzy are in a quandary. They want to help but Darcy cannot forget Wickham's treatment of Georgiana, his dear sister. Furthermore they know that if they simply pay the debt, Wickham and Lydia will have learnt nothing. They travel to London and visit Wickham and Lydia. Shocked by the melancholy state into which Lydia has fallen, they know something must be done. But what? This is a funny and affectionate continuation of Jane Austen's beloved novel.

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Thomas Marchant: a novella by Pamela Stephen 4.6 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

When he returns home after graduating from Trinity College Cambridge in 1720, Thomas Marchant wants to channel his passion as an innovator and engineer into devising and improving steam-driven engines for mining. He has plans running in his head to expand the family business, and make a name for himself at the start of a momentous period in British manufacturing history. But a twist of fate is about to change the direction of his life and with the help of his friends and neighbours, he must learn to live with the consequences of it. This freestanding story is the second of three about the lives of a group of characters in 18th century West London.

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Trying to Breathe Without You by Christy Gerrell 4.3 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Adam Hansen rents a beach cottage for a month on a little island in the Gulf of Mexico. Upon arriving he learns that a woman has also been given the beach cottage for the same month. An odd sort of bond forms between the two with Adam living in one half of the cottage, and the young woman living in the other half. As the days pass, the bond between them grows with Adam aware that he's falling in love with the girl that he barely knows. Suddenly the two are torn apart and Adam, unaware of who this young woman really is knows beyond all doubt that he needs her, because without her, he's struggling to breathe.

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Length: 410 Pages (4,052 KB)
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Bad vs Evil by David Rountree 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Murder, burglary, muggings, counterfeiting, train robbing, safe-blowing, and other nefarious gang activities terrorized the local population. Law enforcement and the inept justice system couldn't deal with the problems, so, finally, the outraged citizens in two Indiana communities conspired to resolve the crime issue themselves. However, many considered their ultimate solution to be far worse than the problem.

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Length: 156 Pages (900 KB)
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Realm of the Witch Queen: Lunar Fire Book 2 by Tamara Rendell (Renwulf Creations) 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A Saga of The Savage Innocence and Power of Ancient Druidism PART TWO of Lunar Fire Lahana, an innocent young princess, is traded for an appeasement treaty with a tyrannical king. On arrival, she is immediately caught in a web of evil sorcery and a sex cult - overwhelmed and mesmerised and drugged. Her inner power awakens to fight and escape this dark kingdom. Her freedom journey takes her to sanctuary with a powerful Druid priest whom awakens her true destiny within her deepest soul's yearnings. After trials and tribulations, she becomes a powerful queen and destroys the evil king's realm and rebirths a new civilisation out of the ashes of a dark age into an era of peace and prosperity. Her coming of age is full of love and pain until, finally, her true soul mate embraces her vision, and together they triumph over injustice and ignorance. Ideal for lovers of Norse, Celtic, and Arthurian sagas.

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Length: 291 Pages (5,667 KB)
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Looking Glass Friends by E. L. Neve (Nothing but the Story via Amazon) 3.8 Stars (125 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Winner of 15 BOOK AWARDS: a Lyrical love Story, inspired by real letters "This novel features an original and fascinating premise... Readers will be compelled to keep reading until the very end." ~ Booklife by Publishers Weekly. When our souls fall in love before our bodies meet... LOOKING GLASS FRIENDS is a story about finding your soul's reflection, the ideal person put on this earth just for you. But what if you are already married? What if you have kids? This quest for happiness lies at the heart of all our lives. Many of us face the choice that turns the pages of this story. Many of us know that our life will be utterly different in twenty years depending on the choice we make today. It is an intersection that changes everything forever. This award-winning novel seeks to show that what seems insurmountable can be done... and should be done. Discover its poetry and wisdom for yourself. 2018 Hollywood Book Festival WINNER 2018 Great Northwest Book Festival WINNER 2018 Beach Book Festival WINNER 2017 New York Book Festival WINNER 2017 Los Angeles Book Festival WINNER 2017 London Book Festival Runner-up 2017 Pacific Book Awards Finalist 2017 BookVana Award Finalist 2017 Readers' Favorite Finalist 2018 Paris Book Festival Honorable Mention 2018 San Francisco Book Festival Honorable Mention 2017 New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2017 Florida Book Festival Honorable Mention 2017 Southern California Book Festival Honorable Mention 2017 Great Midwest Book Festival Honorable Mention ELLIE & NEIL FELL IN LOVE over email, discussing Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged. Neither remembered the other's face clearly. Both were married already. And she had a five-year-old son. But in the span of a few letters each discovered his soul's mirror-image. So how could they live apart? Woven with poetry and philosophy this is a story about the nature of love, its enchantment or curse, and the heartbreaking question: Can a mother secure her child's happiness by ...

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The Legacy of Mavis McCall (Silver Cross Ranch Legacy Series Book 3) by Faye Roberts (Forget Me Not Romances, a division of Winged Publications) 4.7 Stars (67 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Imagine opening a long-forgotten trunk to find diaries written by your foremothers. Four generations of thoughts, heartaches, challenges and triumphs. What lessons did they write inside the yellowed pages? What lessons could they gift you now? THE LEGACY OF MAVIS MCCALL - Book Three of the Silver Cross Ranch Legacy It takes a bit of conniving and a few subtle lies, but Mavis finds what she's been searching for when, against her father's wishes, she's accepted to study at the Colorado College of Agriculture. She can't imagine how life could get any better. Halcyon days are filled with knowledge, good friends, acceptance for who she is, and a sweet but secret love. Yet, all too often, secrets have a way of turning to bite back at the hand that fed them. The world shifts on its very foundation when the Great Depression is followed by yet another catastrophic world war. War that destroys hope and shatters dreams. For Mavis, the fight becomes personal. She enlists in the Women's Army Corp and though the Allies eventually win, she comes home defeated and burdened with more heavy secrets that threaten to bring her down for good. Only after returning to her beloved land does she begin to heal. With hard work and keen foresight, she moves the ranch, and herself, into a bold new era. The Silver Cross Ranch Legacy weaves the lessons of history into the lives of four mothers and daughters who fight the odds, and sometimes each other, to defend their way of life. With stubborn tenacity and hard-won faith, the women learn the beauty in their differences, the power of forgiveness, and create hope for the future with the reassurance that each step taken during life's sometimes rugged journey leads to a bright coming home. A Lady Rancher is a rare breed. Born into the world with a legacy deep in her marrow, she has a spirit of survival branded into her soul. A rare gift handed down from one generation to the next.

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Length: 298 Pages (2,999 KB)
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Mail Order Bride: The Imposter Bride: Clean and Wholesome Historical Romance (Brother's Mail Order Brides Book 5) by Faith Johnson (Clean Romance Publishing) 4.4 Stars (104 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

*** Click the BUY Button to Grab this great deal NOW *** From the desk of your Favorite Amazon Best Selling Author Faith Johnson Enjoy this wonderful Mail Order Bride Story about the Meredith Brothers Falling In Love and Getting Married (Or do They? Read more to find out... ) Tabitha Morrison has lived and worked in the wealthy Smith household since her father abandoned her as an infant. She was raised by the household maids to be quite adept at various tasks, and her life as a servant is all she has ever known. So when she is ready for a different life, she makes a bold decision. She will leave the world she knows and travel west as a mail-order bride. Jacob Meredith is a kind man, and Tabitha is grateful for that. However, it seems he and his family have gotten the wrong idea about her. They believe she is from a wealthy family, and Tabitha is too embarrassed to tell the truth. What if they send her back home? Now, she has to pretend hard work is unknown to her and allow the Meredith family to handle most of the chores. But when Tabitha is forced to reveal her secret, will she lose the first chance at love she's found? *** Click the BUY Button to Grab this great deal NOW ***

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Length: 55 Pages (2,606 KB)
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All That Time Allows: The Prequel To The James Saga by Annette Austin 4.8 Stars (13 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Lies, passion, and intrigue - welcome to Havers End! This enticing historical fiction story begins The James Saga. Edward James has a firm grip on the Havers End slave plantation. From the outside, the James family is a respectable, wealthy Southern family but behind many closed doors, there are deep seated divisions. Lawrence James is bound to take charge of the plantation. However, he detests slavery and his stance puts him at odds with his father, Edward. Madeleine James is happy that her older brother has a sensual romantic courtship with Eleanor Southland. Yet, Lawrence has doubts about the relationship - especially when he catches sight of a young female slave. The oldest sister, Belvedere Rossiter, is undecided concerning her future. Does she remain with her husband, Nicholas, or can she start a new life? If you want to find out more, please order your copy with one click today.

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Length: 59 Pages (1,007 KB)
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A Lady's Touch of Sin: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Lucy Langton 4.2 Stars (484 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

When her mother finds out that she was involved in a frantic love triangle, Marta Schnitzler is instantly being cast from her Austrian home. What awaits her is her Aunt Margaret, a tittering woman with an earnest responsibility to find Marta a match, against her wishes. While the blue-eyed beauty desperately tries to escape from her future misery, a very dashing man shows up in her life, but, to her misfortune, he is not the one her Aunt has chosen for her. But when her Aunt insists so much on a particular engagement with a Duke, should she just give up to the tantalizing stranger she just met or should she fight to satisfy the burning passion she holds for him? Baldwin Terrence is a successful businessman and the future heir to his ducal estate. When his best friend's cousin comes unexpectedly to visit, he finds himself surprisingly stricken by her stunning eyes, and the connection between them is electrifying. Her beauty is irresistible and tests his willpower at every turn. She's everything Baldwin is not: a spitfire, compassionate, apt to dream and gossip and live loudly and grandly. Of course, she catches the eye of nearly every important member of society, including the dastardly Duke, Lewis Remington. The only thing he knows is that he is determined to possess her, at any cost. Will he convince her that the haven she's longed for all her life may be lying in his arms? Thus begins a tale of lust and heartache, full of passionate moments. But soon their burning promises are all they have left. Caught between her past and her future, Marta must decide whether she's willing to let go of the life she knew for a love she never thought she would find. But in the end, is the choice actually hers to make? Torn between her Aunt's will and what she desires, she has to choose between the man who sets her heart on fire and the one she despises. But can this undeniable desire between them really be buried? Will their love prove strong enough to shatter every ...

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Length: 459 Pages (5,124 KB)
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The Reaper of Washington County by Steven Banner 4.7 Stars (10 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Young Sean Callahan appears to be lost. His father who was a legendary Lawman, has just passed away. He did however train his son to be a leader and to follow in his footsteps. In the year 1894, he began working on the sea vessel the Intrepid. With the whaling trade slowing. He sets his sights on something else. The one thing Sean knows he can't run away from... His uncle is the courageous Captain James Callahan who runs the Boston Office for U.S. Marshals. He gives Sean a new start in life, by becoming a marshal himself. Later ordered to an obscure town seeming hidden in Rhode Island. His mission is to find out what happened to four missing women. Under the watchful eye of retired Major Jeremiah Lancaster. He tries to understand what everyone appears to be hiding, in a town filled with folklore and superstition. With seemingly no clues. He must track down who is responsible or return home a complete failure. His new boss, Colonel Robert Goldberg is running for a seat on the United States Senate. Each day he eagerly awaits the answers that could ignite his campaign. By day, the young marshal hunts for a killer, and at night he must protect them from one. What he discovers will amaze you and that is just the beginning. The secrets must come out. So, step up and get ready. It's going to be one hell of a ride. The adventure starts now. Get your copy today.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 301 Pages (4,826 KB)
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The House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen 4.3 Stars (18,179 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Heedless. Stubborn. Disgraced. Small town Illinois, 1870: "My stepfather was not particularly fond of me to begin with, and now that he'd found out about the baby, he was foaming at the mouth" Desperate to avoid marriage, Nell Lillington refuses to divulge the name of her child's father and accepts her stepfather's decision that the baby be born at a Poor Farm and discreetly adopted. Until an unused padded cell is opened and two small bodies fall out. Nell is the only resident of the Poor Farm who is convinced the unwed mother and her baby were murdered, and rethinks her decision to abandon her own child to fate. But even if she manages to escape the Poor Farm with her baby she may have no safe place to run to.

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Length: 372 Pages (2,104 KB)
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Sarah Finds Freedom: The Maxwell Bride Series Book 2 (The Maxwell Brides Series) by Krissyann Granger (Tug Hill Publishing Company LLC) 4.4 Stars (861 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

"HEADING OUT WEST AS A MAIL-ORDER BRIDE IS A DAMN STUPID IDEA... " ~Sarah 1886, Boston. Sarah Forbes is a cowgirl at heart, but if she obeys her father's wishes she'll be living in a gilded cage. When she witnesses a crime and needs to flee the city, a mail-order bride agency seems like her only ticket to freedom and safety. But life throws her an unexpected responsibility and complicates everything. Can she rise to the challenge, and find freedom? Caine Maxwell is a widower with a deep fear of loss. His controlling ways and protective nature are a frustrating mix to a girl who desires only freedom. Stubborn heads collide, but when something precious is taken from them, the stakes are raised. Can they come together to recover the one thing they can't live without? Although the story is old fashioned, The Maxwell Brides Series contains violence, adult language and themes, and descriptions of physical intimacy. It is intended for mature readers. I hope you enjoy the new covers for this series! The old covers were lovely, but a little too sweet for the books. Stick with me as I release the rest of the new covers!

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 274 Pages (4,326 KB)
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The Last Letter (The Letter Series Book 1) by Kathleen Shoop 4.1 Stars (2,658 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

"Gripping historical fiction -- A tale of two women finding meaning behind all that went wrong in their lives. A timeless tale of redemption with the best plot-twist at the end I've seen in a long, long time. Can't wait for book two!" New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Melissa Foster Katherine wouldn't have believed it if she hadn't found the letter... In the summer of 1905 Katherine Arthur's mother arrives on her doorstep, dying, forcing her to relive a past she wanted to forget. When Katherine was young, the Arthur family had been affluent city dwellers until shame sent them running for the prairie, into the unknown. Taking her family, including young Katherine, to live off the land was the last thing Jeanie Arthur had wanted, but she would do her best to make a go of it. For Jeanie's husband Frank it had been a world of opportunity. Dreaming, lazy Frank. But, it was a society of uncertainty--a domain of natural disasters, temptation, hatred, even death. ?? Ten-year-old Katherine had loved her mother fiercely, put her trust in her completely, but when there was no other choice, and Jeanie resorted to extreme measures on the prairie to save her family, she tore Katherine's world apart. Now, seventeen years later, and far from the homestead, Katherine has found the truth - she has discovered the last letter. After years of anger, can Katherine find it in her heart to understand why her mother made the decisions that changed them all? Can she forgive and finally begin to heal before it's too late? **Independent Publisher Awards** 2011 Gold Medal, Best Regional Fiction-Midwest **National Indie Excellence Book Awards** 2011 Finalist Award-Historical Fiction 2011 Finalist Award-Regional Fiction **USA Best Books 2011 Awards** Winner, Fiction--Western Finalist, Fiction--Historical Finalist, Best New Fiction **International Book Awards** 2011 Finalist Award-Historical Fiction 2011 Finalist Award-Best New Fiction

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Length: 367 Pages (1,857 KB)
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Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay 3.5 Stars (9 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

What I wouldn't give for you. I would sacrifice everything. I would give my life. All you have to do is ask and I would stand upon the peak of a great mountain and fall to my certain death. In Victorian England, everything is done according to the rules of society, but when the Duke of Fetterfield dies, his daughter discovers a freedom that had been denied to her; the freedom to marry for love. And when Mr York comes back into her life, she believes her prayers have finally been answered. But her father's death also uncovers a shocking secret that could destroy them all. Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay is about the choices we make, and how those choices force us to confront the truth of who we are.

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Length: 357 Pages (913 KB)
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Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Trader of Kiev. (Ambrose series Book 1) by Bruce Corbett 3.8 Stars (89 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

A young prince of Wessex is captured by Viking raiders. He and his friends manage to escape captivity in Denmark, and begin an epic journey to Norway and then Sweden. The rest of the story is loosely based on the Primary Russian Chronicles. There, they join a Viking expedition to conquer Novgorod, and, within a year, they travel down the mighty Dnieper river to settle in Kiev.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 304 Pages (7,899 KB)
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Bloody Rain - Murder, Madness & the Monsoon by Rick Spilman (Old Salt Press) 3.6 Stars (77 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Bloody Rain is a short story set on a sailing ship in the 1880s. The Queen Charlotte was anchored fore and aft off the Calcutta wharves in the Hoogly River, waiting for cargo. She was a fine, three masted iron bark; trim, low and fast on a reach - in all respects, the perfection of the shipbuilder's art. If she had a single great flaw, it was on her quarterdeck in the man that the owners had chosen as captain. Captain John McPherson maintains absolute control over his ship and those who sail upon her. The only one that he cannot control is himself, slipping into murder and madness in the face of the relentless monsoon.

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Length: 18 Pages (152 KB)
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Poverty Creek (The Liberty Hill Series Book 2) by Sonja Heisinger 4.4 Stars (29 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In Gold Rush California, a civil war is raging... between two people. The Southern Mines, 1849 - After conquering the jungles of Panama, Lucius Flynn and Evelyn Brennan set sail for the Land of Dreams, but they couldn't be more at odds. Determined to make a fortune and put an end to their arranged marriage once and for all, they join a company of ragtag prospectors and embark on the dangerous road to Prosperity, a boomtown in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Surrounded by intriguing new friends and golden opportunities, the Wild West just might bring Lucius and Evelyn together... until Nell Watson arrives. Charming and seductive, the famous dancer sets her sights on Lucius, while Evelyn becomes more and more entangled with a married man. In Poverty Creek, vigilantes, cowboys, and hopeless romantics converge in a world where lawlessness and drudgery disguise themselves as freedom and grandeur. Where beauty is treacherous, and dreams are fallible. The western adventure continues in this highly anticipated sequel to Liberty Hill. What readers are saying about Liberty Hill: "Captivating." - 5-star review "Kept me reading when I should have been in bed." - 5-star review "Historical fiction at its finest." - 5-star review "Worth its weight in gold." - 5-star review "I could not and would not put this book down." - 5-star review "An amazing adventure story." - 5-star review "I fell in love with this book!" - 5-star review About the author: A California native, Sonja Heisinger has lived and traveled all over the world. She published her first novel, the inspirational For He Is Summer, when she was just twenty years old. A few years later, she lost both her parents in a car accident, and her brother shortly after. To make sense of her grief, she began to draw and write voraciously. Today she is a professional artist - follow her on Instagram @sonjartsinger - and author of the bestselling Liberty Hill series, a romantic drama set during the California Gold ...

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Length: 281 Pages (2,707 KB)
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Saints And Sinners: In the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms of Mercia and Lindsey by John Broughton (Next Chapter) 4.0 Stars (81 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Saxon times were not called the Dark Ages for nothing. It was a violent, unrecognizable world of kill or be killed. In seventh century England, tribes and so-called kings vie for power and blood flows throughout the land. Aethelred - ruler of Mercia - is being pressed from all sides, and his wife Osthryth dies under unknown circumstances. Osthryth's ring falls into the hands of warrior noble Aethelbald, who is accused of her murder and forced to leave Mercia by his conniving cousin Coeolred, who has eyes on the throne. When Aethelred abdicates and the weakling Cenred assumes power, Coelred sees a path to become the king. With a court rife with would-be successors, can Aethelbald survive and become Bretwaldas - the 'Britain-ruler' - and sweep aside the underkings to unite the land? Based on true stories, John Broughton's Saints and Sinners shines a light on the murky Dark Ages, and recreates a Britain on the cusp of momentous change.

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Length: 228 Pages (3,333 KB)
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Doctor's Snowflake Bride by Lacy Williams 4.4 Stars (75 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Minnie Bannister's mail-order bride journey takes an unexpected twist when she encounters a charming stranger instead of her intended husband. Bound by his doctor's oath to help those in need, Jed Dawson cannot ignore the plight of the beautiful Minnie stranded during a raging blizzard. Minnie is the missing link that will help him bond with his preteen son, who is still mourning his late mother. With Christmas just around the corner, Minnie and Jed discover that sometimes the greatest gifts come in the most unexpected packages, and that love can be found even when it seems like everything is working against them. Will they have the courage to embrace the love that has blossomed between them, or will they let their chance at happiness slip away? Read this heartwarming Christian historical romance from the author of wagon train novels A TRAIL SO LONESOME and WILD HEART'S HAVEN.

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Length: 99 Pages (1,959 KB)
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Rattlesnake: (a short story) by Michael Hebler (Night After Night Publications, LLC) 3.7 Stars (40 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Once narrowly escaping a town gone mad, a man threatens a boy with his life to get to the truth about his missing son.

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Length: 18 Pages (2,058 KB)
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Blood of the Druids: Prequel to the Foundation of the Dragon series by Robb Pritchard Price verified 6 hours ago

Prequel to the bestselling Brethren. AD 61. From the Isle of Mona the mysterious, centuries-old order of the druids have long resisted Roman rule. The Governor of Britannia, Gaius Suetonius Paulinus, cannot let such an affront to his authority stand. The full might of the brutal Twentieth Legion amasses over the straits, waiting for the waters to calm. The native Ordovice tribe must fight not only for their lives, but for their connection to their gods... Based on a true story.

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Length: 48 Pages (3,451 KB)
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The White Horse and the Eagle: The myth of Daedalus reimagined. by Roger Rimkaudlis 3.8 Stars (13 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

I was told the story of Daedalus and Icarus was a myth. If we were meant to fly, the gods would have given us wings. For I am the cursed boy with three names. The lowest of the low. Born on that inauspicious day, the reviled son of a slave of Rome. Betrayed to a fate worse than death, I defied an Emperor and soared with eagles . All to journey to the hill of the white horse, with nothing but the promise around my neck. I believed the impossible, for truth became lie and myth became real.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 198 Pages (1,947 KB)
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Only The Leaves Whispering (The Last Hundred Book 1) by Jim Ellis 4.0 Stars (47 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Jock MacNeil, the eldest son of a Highland Catholic family, leaves school at thirteen to follow his father's footsteps and become a blacksmith. But after a family tragedy changes his plans, Jock joins CSS Alabama and heads to the New World. He befriends the retired Royal Navy Surgeon, James Gunn, and David Llewellyn Assistant Surgeon of Alabama. Living among the seamen, Jock learns how to take responsibility - and how to defend himself. But can Jock survive the perilous journey, and what awaits him in the Civil War on the other side of the Atlantic?

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Length: 280 Pages (3,389 KB)
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Stone and Steel (Colossus Book 1) by David Blixt (Next Chapter) 4.2 Stars (214 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

"Historical fiction at its best." - S.J.A. Turney, author of Caligula and Marius' Mules Judea, AD 66. A Roman legion suffers a catastrophic defeat at the hands of a band of Hebrews. Knowing Emperor Nero's revenge will be swift, they must decide how to defend their land against the Roman invasion. Caught in the turmoil is Judah: a mason who now finds himself rubbing shoulders with priests, revolutionaries, generals and nobles, drafted to help defend the land of Galilee. Denied the chance to marry, he turns all his energy into defending the besieged city of Jotapata. But with a delusional general, friends falling each day, and the Roman army at the walls, Judah must brave a nightmare to save those he loves and preserve his honor. Praise: - "In David Blixt's hands, history comes to bright, blazing life." - "This novel has it all: political and personal intrigue, loyalty, love, betrayal, riveting action. Few novelists write such compelling action sequences - it's like watching them on film." - "Captures vividly the tumult and tragedy of the struggles between the Romans and the Hebrews in ancient Judea. A wonderful read."

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Length: 527 Pages (2,886 KB)
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White Crow (The House of Crow Book 1) by John W. Wood 4.5 Stars (292 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In the 19th century West begins the saga of a powerful family. After mountain man Isaiah Crow arrives in Alta California, he saves a group of people from local bandits. As luck would have it, they are family and Vaqueros from the rancho of Don Hernando Batista, one of the most powerful families in Southern California - and very anxious to take their new friends to meet the Patron. After Señor Batista introduces his daughter Francisca to Isaiah, the two soon fall in love. From this union a child - Jedadiah - is born. He will learn not only how to read and write, but also the art of war. Through Jedadiah, the House of Crow will become one of the most influential families in the country. Praise from readers: - "The beginnings of a powerful family saga... a page-turner." - "Amazingly detailed... A great read." - "White Crow sets the stage for a great series."

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 289 Pages (2,673 KB)
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Letters from Bath; Or, A Friend in Exile (The Merriweather Chronicles) by Meredith Allady 3.9 Stars (74 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

A short incident from the time of Jane Austen, told in a series of letters from Bath, England. Ann Northcott reluctantly accompanies her mother to the famous Spa, and there finds what entertainment she can by plotting various subtle ways in which to be disobliging, indulging in unskilled matchmaking, and writing accounts of it all to her best friend Julia. A prequel story to Friendship and Folly: The Merriweather Chronicles, Book I. Warning: While this is a 'stand alone' incident, it is probably best appreciated by those who have actually read the 'sequel'. Caveat Emptor! Approx. 23,000 words.

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Lady Hathaway's Proposal (Hathaway Heirs Book 1) by Suzanna Medeiros 4.1 Stars (1,408 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

She will do anything for a few nights in his arms. Twelve years have passed since Miranda Hathaway ended her courtship with Andrew Osborne and married the older, but much wealthier, Viscount Hathaway. It is only one week after her husband's death and Miranda cannot ignore the temptation to have a taste of what she threw away all those years ago when she followed her parents' wishes. But to entice the man she never stopped loving, she will have to act quickly. Now the Earl of Sanderson, Andrew is no longer the same man who once believed in love. When Miranda asks him to help her conceive a child -- one whom she means to pass off as the next Hathaway heir -- he sees her deceit as proof that she is not the same woman he once knew. However, he cannot ignore the temptation to finally have her in his bed. Miranda knows she is infertile, but her deception gives her three weeks with Andrew. He plans to use that time to finally consign Miranda Hathaway to the past, while she hopes to build memories that will last her a lifetime. THE HATHAWAY HEIRS SERIES Book 1 - Lady Hathaway's Proposal Book 2 - Lord Hathaway's Bride Book 3 - Captain Hathaway's Dilemma Book 4 - Miss Hathaway's Wish

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Faithful in Love (Cliff Walk Cousins Book 1) by Cecily K. Wolfe 4.2 Stars (30 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

When a handsome stranger brings unexpected romance to her charmed life, will a sheltered Christian heiress fight the odds for a chance at true love? Blessed from the moment of her birth, Faith Davenport is adored by everyone and has led a life guided by her charitable, Christian parents. At ease with her family's expectations and her own strength of belief, she finds joy in exploring the creative aspects of her Uncle Will's architecture business as his assistant. Nico d'Amici is thrilled with the opportunity to apprentice to Will Travers, well-known for his practical and unique architectural designs, but discovers a deeper emotion when a friendship with Travers's kind, beautiful, and intelligent niece intensifies. Faith's best friend, her cousin Thomas, intervenes, but his efforts to keep them apart are nothing compared to accusations of theft that threaten not only the friendship between the three of them but Nico's very freedom. Faith's charmed life is complicated by her romantic feelings for her uncle's apprentice, but will her family's interference and criminal accusations keep her and Nico apart, perhaps forever? Faithful in Love is the uplifting first book in the Cliff Walk Cousins Christian historical romance series. If you like devoted families, meaningful relationships, and emotional love stories, you'll love Cecily K. Wolfe's hopeful romance.

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Length: 316 Pages (2,459 KB)
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The Mysteries, A Novel Of Ancient Eleusis by David Sheppard (Tragedy's Workshop) 4.2 Stars (21 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Available for the first time complete in one volume. Previously published in two volumes as Daughter of Darkness and The Dadouchos. In 480 BC, fifteen-year-old Melaina's biggest worry, she thinks, is wishing to follow Artemis and remain virgin when her mother and grandfather want her to marry and became a priestess. But when the Persians invade, the gods themselves have plans for Melaina, including carrying a divine child and divining for the Greek fleet in a battle to determine the salvation or ruin of all Greece.

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Lost Tales of Mercia (Sons of Mercia) by Jayden Woods 3.8 Stars (266 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In the years near 1000 A.D., the Vikings and their king, Sweyn Forkbeard, constantly attack Engla-lond. A weak king, Ethelred II, rules the Anglo-Saxons. He tries to pay off each Viking attack with a steep tax called the "Danegald," but again and again the pagans return. A masked vigilante called the Golden Cross tries to aid the people of Engla-lond and rally them to warfare, but this rebel is constantly way-laid by the king's most trusted advisor, Eadric Streona. Eadric Streona, Ealdorman of Mercia, is a charming master of the king's court who always manages to get what he wants; but what he wants remains a mystery to all. Ten short stories explore this setting through the eyes of ten different characters, from a blushing maid and bold mother to a daring soldier, an unready king, and many others. Some characters are fictional, but most are real figures of history. Altogether, the Lost Tales introduce the people who will fight, love, and betray each other until the rightful king claims the throne of Engla-lond in the complementary novel, "Eadric the Grasper." While interconnected by the novel and each other, each story stands independently as a snapshot into this ancient world. This is a collection of all ten tales, previously released as individual ebooks.

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The Duke's Spirited Spinster: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Arabella Wells (Cobalt Fairy) 4.2 Stars (125 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

After her disastrous courtship, Lady Anna swore to never trust again. And despite her brother's best efforts to marry her off, she vows to remain a spinster! Duke Edmund despises everything the ton stands for. But he has a duty to fulfill, even if a spirited spinster is determined to stand in his way... As the vexing Duke starts haunting her every thought, she struggles to keep her distance. But the spell is broken when a foe threatens to reveal Anna's darkest secret. A secret no one knows about... except for Edmund. *If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Duke's Spirited Spinster is the novel for you. Get "The Duke's Spirited Spinster" today to discover Arabella's splendid new story!

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The Forgotten Island Clan: Prologue (Heirs of the Stone Age) by Olivier Rebiere 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Untouched for thousands of years, Australia continues to host some of the oldest and most captivating cultures on our planet to this very day: those of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. By the close of the 18th century and within a mere few decades, colonization abruptly terminates a way of life as ancient as the world itself, rupturing traditions and propelling entire communities into warfare, decline, and hopelessness. However, to the south of the expansive Australian continent, a vast and isolated island endures an even more dreadful fate: the utter vanishing of its original nation. Tasmania serves as the stunning setting for the prehistoric series "The Forgotten Island Clan," which envisions the foundation and endurance of a fictional clan across countless millennia, spanning both before and after the island's separation from the mainland. In the wake of climatic and ethnic changes, each book offers a chance to reveal the customs, beliefs, and wisdom of the Aboriginal people through the adventures of clan members who face new challenges. Indeed, the Traditional Owners of the ancestral lands of the southern island of Trowenna have cultivated rituals, artifacts, and an exceptionally rich culture over the ages. We are just starting to catch a glimpse of the complexity and mystery that it holds. How did the women and men of the past imagine the creation of the world and manage to preserve their ancestral customs? What techniques did they develop to sustain their livelihoods away from 'civilization'? What can we learn from this incredible legacy that modern-day Australians are rediscovering and celebrating? These are just a few of the questions that the series 'The Forgotten Island Clan' aims to address with plausible answers, backed by the research and imagination of the authors.

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Length: 55 Pages (1,573 KB)
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Goliath (American Grace) by David Xavier (Bucklebury Books) 4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Readers are always looking for a story they'll remember long after they finish. A story written from the heart that they can relate to in enduring and heartfelt ways. Goliath Denver 1920. A newly elected governor shakes up the trolley fare and the trolley drivers threaten to strike. George and Margie Middleton don't need much but are caught up in the drama. And when an infamous strikebreaker comes to town what follows could upend their lives and threatens much more.

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Length: 96 Pages (505 KB)
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If the Tide Turns: Sneak Peek by Rachel Rueckert (Kensington Books) 3.9 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Be one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition before the full length novel comes out! Set during the Golden Age of Pirates and the shadowy aftermath of the Salem witch trials, this vivid literary debut is inspired by the captivating true story of real-life pirate Samuel Bellamy, combining high seas adventure, star-crossed longing, surprisingly timely questions about social justice and freedom, and the emotionally satisfying tale of one strong-willed young woman determined to choose her own path... 1715, Eastham, Massachusetts: As the daughter of a wealthy family, Maria Brown has a secure future mapped out for her, yet it is not the future she wants. Young, headstrong, and restless, Maria has no desire to marry the aging, mean-spirited John Hallett, regardless of his fortune and her parents' wishes. As for what Maria does want -- only one person has ever even asked her that question. Samuel Bellamy, an orphaned sailor searching for work, meets Maria by chance, enthralling her with talk of far-flung places and blasphemous ideals. But neither is free from the social order into which they were born. When Sam is banished from Maria's parents' home after asking for her hand, he vows to return a wealthy man, and Maria promises to keep the faith until then. Sam is drawn into piracy and discovers a brotherhood more equal and fulfilling than any on land, despite its dangers. Beguiled by the chance to both fight for justice and make a fortune to bring home to Maria, Sam is torn between duty to his crew and his desire to return. Separated by more than just the ocean, time slips by as Sam and Maria cling to their love for each other. Maria is determined to stay strong in her conviction in Sam, but as rumors swirl and her position in Eastham turns perilous, Maria is forced into an impossible decision. In parallel journeys -- deeply individual, though inseparably bound -- Sam and Maria must confront the questions: What are the limits of change and the price ...

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The Adventuress: A Novelette (One Virtue and a Thousand Crimes Book 1) by Mira Kanehl 4.3 Stars (34 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

What if you had an inner calling that went against all society expected of you? 1813 The New Orleans legacy Jean Laffite roams the city, the Gulf of Mexico, Barataria, the Mississipi and the Lafourche rivers in this 19th century fiction book. His business? Smuggling and general piracy. When Inspector Gilbert decides to tackle the smuggling affairs, Jean takes action. But then a courtesan interferes with his plans -- even gains the favor of his crew. Will the New Orleans woman be his downfall? The Adventuress is the first in the historical fiction novella series One Virtue and a Thousand Crimes that features the compelling Cosma Wolfe and infamous Jean Laffite. They meet their New Orleans rivals in the sizzling smaller golden age of piracy. A pirate merger of Sherlock Holmes and Outlander. Unlock The Adventuress to read Wolfe's latest adventure today!

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Length: 59 Pages (3,490 KB)
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The Duke's Bride: Regency Romance (Regency Brides Book 1) by Joanne Wadsworth 4.2 Stars (2,428 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

A fiercely loyal lady, along with her brooding duke come head-to-head in a battle of wills! An unforgettable Regency Romance from New York Times Bestselling Author Joanne Wadsworth. He must steal a lady... then steal her love. Desiring a man and never being noticed as more than his best friend's little sister has Lady Ellie Trentbury finally consigning herself to the truth. She must move on, and preferably with a man who lives far away from her home in London where she need never be reminded of the duke who stole her heart. An elopement with an honorable American shipping merchant sounds perfect. The Duke of Ashten has no choice but to bound into his best friend's carriage when he discovers little Ellie is inside and intent on eloping with a man to Gretna Green who she barely knows. He can't allow her to make such a terrible mistake, yet convincing her might mean giving into his desire for the golden-eyed enchantress who has followed him around since he was a lad. Her pouty lips and bountiful charms can no longer be ignored, only convincing her of the truth of his intentions will mean jeopardizing both his sanity and a lifelong friendship as well. Each book in this series is standalone, and can be enjoyed out of sequence. REGENCY BRIDES SERIES: The Duke's Bride, #1 The Earl's Bride, #2 The Wartime Bride, #3 The Earl's Secret Bride, #4 The Prince's Bride, #5 Her Pirate Prince, #6 Chased by the Corsair, #7 Stolen by the Pirate, #8 For Readers: If you wish to read the sweet/tame version of this story, look for The Duke Who Stole My Heart.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 201 Pages (8,336 KB)
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White Witch: Texas Devlins Book One by Lyn Horner 3.9 Stars (66 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Action, terror and a heroine with second sight! You'll find all of that and more in White Witch. This novella opens Lyn Horner's award-winning series, Texas Devlins. Jessie Devlin is what her Irish ancestors might call a "white witch." She has a disturbing ability to glimpse the future. When she foresees Chicago on fire, it's a soul-searing experience. Far worse is the terrible night in 1871 when she and her family and thousands of Chicagoans run for their lives from the towering flames. Worst of all are the horrific nightmares Jessie suffers for months after the destruction. However, when Jessie's dreams suddenly begin showing her a strange man with gentle, loving eyes who saves her from a fiery death, she becomes convinced they are destined to meet and fall in love. But will her father give her time to find her dream hero or will he force her into marriage with the wrong man? How can she save herself from such a fate?

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Length: 45 Pages (1,224 KB)
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In Darkened Corners: A Lindisfarne Series Short Story (The Lindisfarne Series) by Johanna Craven 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Holy Island of Lindisfarne England It's 1715 and war is on the horizon. Jacobite armies are forming around Britain, determined to put their king back on the throne. Julia Mitchell wants no part in the Rising. With a child to raise and no husband to speak of, she has struggled to build a life of her own. She'll not risk that hard-fought security for the Jacobite cause. But the tiny village of Lindisfarne is full of secrets, and Julia soon learns she is vital to the Jacobites' plans. Remaining neutral is no longer an option - perhaps it never was.

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A Gentleman's Daughter (Sisters of the Revolution Book 1) by Diana Davis (Daughters of Columbia Books) 4.2 Stars (515 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

A gentleman's daughter. A marquess's son. Hate at first sight. A sweet historical enemies-to-lovers romance Cassandra Crofton was raised a gentleman's daughter. When her father dies, however, she and her beloved sister must leave the home they've always known. To add to her humiliation, Cassandra is forced to pass the journey to the American colonies with a snobbish popinjay who refuses to treat her with the respect she deserves. Lord David Beaufort is the youngest son of the Marquess of Dorset, but he wants to find his own place and purpose-and ignore this impertinent country gentleman's daughter who shows him nothing but contempt. In Philadelphia, however, Lord David finds himself seeking out opportunities to trade wits with the lovely Miss Crofton. When Cassandra's uncle becomes Lord David's landlord and mentor, she cannot escape him. But as Lord David becomes deathly ill, Cassandra is thrown into the role of nurse. The more time she spends taking care of him, against all odds, the more Lord David finds himself caring for her. Can he convince her to give him a chance? **You're one click away from your happily ever after! A sweet, satisfying historical romance!** Find out how to get our next book free inside! Join the email group! Read more in the Sisters of the Revolution series: Sisters of the Revolution is a family saga of sweet, clean, historical romances A Gentleman's Daughter: A gentleman's daughter. A marquess's son. Hate at first sight. A Lady to Lead: Can Helen and Nathaniel put aside their differences long enough to fall in love? Freedom's Ring: Owen has loved Temperance since they were children. Can they ever be more than friends? Liberty's Charge: How will Patience choose between a charming politician and a dashing patriot? Integrity's Choice: Fischer wants to court the brilliant, mysterious author Jeanne Dark. Will he discover she's secretly Constance, the woman he spurned but still loves? Devotion's Cost: When Verity inveigles the new vicar ...

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Length: 275 Pages (3,495 KB)
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Kings Pinnacle (March Hare Novels Book 1) by Robert Gourley 4.1 Stars (82 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Alex Mackenzie was a Scottish lad born in 1754 in the Scottish lowlands on the border between Scotland and England. Alex, his father, and his two older brothers were members of the last band of Reivers (outlaws) that operated along the border. A few years before the start of the American Revolutionary War, Alex ran afoul of the British authorities; they were on his trail and wanted him dead. His only alternative was to leave Scotland for Ireland and then from there, sail to America. The colonies in America were supposed to be a place where people could get a new start in life and explore new opportunities. America was supposed to be a place where people could put down stakes and put old feuds behind them, or was it? "Och, that tears it; it's all gang agley" said Alex's father. "Ye are going to hae to set aff from Scotland for a wee bit, Alex, laddie." "Where should I go?" "Ireland," said John. "Ye can find wark at the Plantation of Ulster and get back on yer feet there. Ye might hae t' stay in Ireland quite a spell until this all blows oer." "How am I going to get there?" "Weel," Hugh chimed in, "the distance from Scotland to Ireland is less than fourteen miles at the closest point, we can probably swim o'er there, just like swimming across a loch," said Hugh with a grin and a gleam in his eye. "We," said Alex. "Who invited you along?" "Ye don't think Robber and I would let ye go o'er the Sheuch alane, do ye, laddie?" replied Hugh.

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Length: 337 Pages (1,366 KB)
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Chasing Columbus to the Mother of All Worlds : A Standalone Bloodline Novel by Anthony Vincent Bruno 3.9 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Was Christopher Columbus a hero, or a nonchalant fantasist who inadvertently delivered genocide to the shores of a naïve continent? Genoese born Marcus Tychon Triarius regards the 'Boss' as a man of enormous vison and courage. The youngster stows away aboard the Pinta, fleeing a European blood feud, but the New World is not distant enough for the man who murdered Marcus' father and who now seeks to kill Marcus, stranded somewhere beneath the canopy of the unforgiving Hispaniola wilderness. Marcus survives attacks by a demon in many guises and eventually marries a beautiful new arrival from Spain, unaware that his wife was sent his way by his father's aging murderer. Marcus happens across a cave of unblemished gold deep in the jungle interior and is determined to put it to good use, but the Conquistadors have other ideas. Sickness forces the Triarius family across the sea to Mexico where the Mother of all Worlds lays waiting in Guadalupe. When tragedy strikes anew, a man comes forward with a mysterious secret. Where there are demons, there are angels.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 324 Pages (2,235 KB)
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Lady of the Moon (The Silver Wheel Book 1) by Mary Gillgannon 4.0 Stars (89 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

As the Romans threaten to overrun Britain and conquer her people, Sirona, a young Drui in training, seeks to use her visions to change the course of history. Along the way she encounters great danger and has her deepest beliefs challenged. Aiding her are her fellow students, Bryn, who loves Sirona and wants to be a warrior rather than a Drui, and Cruthin, who is obsessed with seeking out the mysteries of the Otherworld. Lady of the Moon is the first part of The Silver Wheel, an epic tale of the Celtic Britons and their struggle against the invading Romans. Combining history, romance, magic and mysticism, Lady of the Moon celebrates the eternal, elemental forces that guide all our destinies.

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Length: 142 Pages (416 KB)
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Snowed in for Christmas: A Regency romance (Yuletide Travelers' Series Book 1) by Isabella Hargreaves (History in Focus) 4.0 Stars (95 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Can a carriage accident and a blizzard create a Christmas miracle? After the death of his brother, Robert not only becomes Viscount Landers, but also gives up his army career and agrees to marry his brother's beautiful fiancé to ensure the succession. When he's snowed in for Christmas with his shrewish betrothed and her attractive but practical cousin, Eleanor Carlisle, Robert realises he's engaged to the wrong woman. Eleanor, the impoverished daughter of a disgraced army captain, has loved her cousin's handsome and dashing fiancé from afar, until all three are stranded together. As the temperature plunges, the heat is on Viscount Landers to untangle the ties of duty and the wishes of the heart.

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Length: 58 Pages (1,298 KB)
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Origins Of The Magdon: Anthology: The Magdon Series Prequel Novelettes (The Magdon an adventure series Book 1) by Tobey Alexander 4.1 Stars (16 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Summer 1911 and a teenage Archy is given a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on an archaeological dig. Arriving at Vercovicium, an ancient Roman Fort, Archy's live will never be the same again as he discovers an underground crypt filled with impossible remains. From his first encounter as a young man, the Origins Of The Magdon: Anthology brings together fie instalments of key times in Archy's life. Having discovered the remains of an ancient creature, Archy is thrust upon a path that will lead him into the darker parts of our history. Supernatural creatures, secretive cults and disbelief wait for him at every turn but as the stakes rise higher, his choice to journey into the darkness will cost him everything. Can one man's journey protect humanity from a slumbering evil that, if resurrected, will threaten life as we know it? Vercovicium is the best-selling novelette that launched the Magdon Series and is now available as part of the complete anthology of stories charting Archy's life. Rekindling the sense of mystery, history and adventure brought to life in adventures like Indiana Jones, The Goonies and National Treasure, there has never been a better time to dare to step into the darkness and discover secrets hidden from our history. Get your copy of Origins Of The Magdon: Novelette Anthology now and find yourself immersed in a world where the improbable is real.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 239 Pages (3,291 KB)
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Freda's Folly: White Tree Publishing Edition by Margaret S. Haycraft (White Tree Publishing) 4.5 Stars (5 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Freda Beresford is an aspiring young writer whose work is constantly rejected. Her young brother wants to go to university, but money is scarce. One day Freda receives a letter from a distant aunt, congratulating her on getting a story published in a leading literary journal. Enclosed is a large cheque and a promise to help Freda to a literary career. The money would mean that her brother can go to university, and Freda begins to feel famous at last. Unfortunately, Freda did not write the story, but she accepts the cheque and the deception starts. What begins as a light hearted novella, from one of White Tree Publishing's favourite authors of fiction, gets darker as Freda's deception has far reaching consequences. Readers will share Freda's unease as her initial deception leads her deeper and deeper towards the inevitable disgrace.

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Length: 199 Pages (5,202 KB)
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The Hanging Tree by James Roy Daley (Books of the Dead Press) 3.0 Stars (24 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

In this short story the old west punishment comes swiftly. Especially when the crime is murder. Mort Clancy - a pathetic drunk - had one to many drinks at the local watering hole and he did something stupid: he shot the sheriff. Now there's a new law in town, and Mort's on his way to the hanging tree. But the hanging tree has a terrible reputation, and what dies on the tree doesn't always stay dead. Mort knows it. But is there anything he can do to change his fate?

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Unknown (The Forsaken Book 1) by Phil Price (Next Chapter) 3.9 Stars (556 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

It happens every year. A select few disappear, never to return. From The Falkland Islands to the Himalayas, Puerto Rico to England - people are vanishing without trace or explanation. A young man who's lost everything stumbles across an ancient secret. Can he unlock the mystery? Will he find those who need him? ... can he escape the Unknown? Praise from readers: "Phenomenal." - Rachel Granoff, Amazon review "Excellent storytelling." - Anne-Marie Chamberlain, Amazon review

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 432 Pages (1,416 KB)
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Ruby's Story (Ruby's Regulars Book 1) by Holly Schindler (InToto Books) 4.4 Stars (207 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

How Ruby returned to Sullivan, opening the supper club that became the stuff of Christmas Eve legends. On Christmas Eve, Ruby Westbrook finds herself alone in an empty train car, no longer the wide-eyed, ready-to-take-on-the-big-city dancer she'd once been. On a whim, she arrives back in her girlhood hometown of tiny Sullivan, Missouri. Against the backdrop of a city navigating mid-century social and technological upheavals, Ruby begins to relive her past and the love she lost there. Will memory drive her to make a leap of faith, changing the course of her life, and that of the entire town of Sullivan forever? Ruby's Story is the prequel to the Ruby's Place Christmas Collection: Christmas at Ruby's I Remember You Sentimental Journey The Gift That Is Ruby's Place

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 153 Pages (8,041 KB)
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Varangian by Stuart G. Yates 3.9 Stars (512 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

In the new Rome, duplicity and death reign supreme. It's the mid-11th century, and the Byzantine Empire dominates the world. Within the walls of its great capital, Constantinople, treachery, debauchery and power politics are part of the lives of the ruling elite. Thrust into this mix is the Viking adventurer, Harald Hardrada. In the court of the deranged emperor, Michael the Fifth, danger lurks at every turn, and Harald soon becomes a pawn in the various factions' thirst for power. Can he survive this dangerous place, and turn his mind towards regaining what is rightfully his? Praise: - "The author weaves a fascinating and compelling story that captures the reader instantly. A compelling, heroic tale." - "Perfect blend of reality and fiction." - "An excellent historical thriller."

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 340 Pages (2,495 KB)
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Death by Greek Fire (Decimus Julius Virilis Book 1) by B.R. Stateham (Next Chapter) 4.4 Stars (46 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

After twenty years as a professional solider, Decimus Julius Virilis - distant kin to the Imperator himself - has been commissioned the third in command of the newly formed Legio XII Brundisium. It's his last assignment before retiring from Caesar Augustus' legions - and turns out to be much more dangerous than he anticipated. After being shipped off to Dalmatia to fight the rebels waging war against Rome, the untrained legion immediately blunders into a death trap deep in enemy territory, leaving the commanding officer and his lieutenants dead. Decimus is commanded by the heir apparent, Tiberius Caesar, to find the mastermind who planned the diabolical trap and is attempting to plunge the Roman Empire back into a civil war. But can the Roman tribune see the unseen and solve a crime others think is impossible? Set in the time of the Roman Empire, Death By Greek Fire is the first book in B.R. Stateham's 'Decimus Julius Virilis' series of historical mystery novels.

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Length: 278 Pages (41 KB)
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Ishtah - The Prostitute's Daughter by Ella Hansing 3.4 Stars (44 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Daughter of the most illustrious prostitute in all Arrapha, young Ishtah must find a way to endure her mother's fame. With the ceremony of the god Ashur beginning in a few short hours, will she risk the unknown in pursuit of her own happiness, or succumb once more to acceptance of a fate of shadows and eternal shame? Newly released, ISHTAH - THE PROSTITUTE'S DAUGHTER builds suspense brick by brick while submerging readers in the beauty and dread of a forgotten empire.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 167 Pages (755 KB)
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Fine as Frog Hair by Ashley Fontainne (RMSW Press) 4.4 Stars (39 Reviews)    Price verified 13 hours ago

Can the past heal the future? Ninety-one-year-old Marvin Hermesch is determined to find out. After sneaking out of the retirement home on a hot and humid Sunday afternoon, Marvin embarks upon a journey. His memory is deteriorating fast, and he's having difficulty recalling the face of his deceased wife, Ruthie. As his short-term memory slips, it awakens memories buried deep from his younger days and vivid nightmares of his youth, including the horrors of World War II. Armed with an empty journal, some water, and his trusty old truck, Marvin heads to his childhood home in the backwoods of Grant County, Arkansas for one last journey; one final battle. Marvin fights to regain control of his mind and body by confronting the tragedies of the past in hopes of healing the future.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 30 Pages (256 KB)
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Added: Sep 20th, 2023

Discerning Grace (The White Sails Series Book 1) by Emma Lombard 4.3 Stars (1,723 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

As the first full-length novel in The White Sails Series, DISCERNING GRACE captures the spirit of an independent woman whose feminine lens blows the ordered patriarchal decks of a 19th century tall ship to smithereens. Wilful Grace Baxter, will not marry old Lord Silverton with his salivary incontinence and dead-mouse stink. Discovering she is a pawn in an arrangement between slobbery Silverton and her calculating father, Grace is devastated when Silverton reveals his true callous nature. Refusing this fate, Grace resolves to stow away. Heading to the docks, disguised as a lad to ease her escape, she encounters smooth-talking naval recruiter, Gilly, who lures her aboard HMS Discerning with promises of freedom and exploration in South America. When Grace's big mouth lands her bare-bottomed over a cannon for insubordination, her identity is exposed. The captain wants her back in London but his orders, to chart the icy archipelago of Tierra del Fuego, forbid it. Lieutenant Seamus Fitzwilliam gallantly offers to take Grace off the fretting captain's hands by placing her under his protection. Grace must now win over the crew she betrayed with her secret, while managing her feelings towards her taciturn protector, whose obstinate chivalry stifles her new-found independence. But when Grace disregards Lieutenant Fitzwilliam's warnings about the dangers of the unexplored archipelago, it costs a friend his life and she realises she is not as free as she believes. DISCERNING GRACE is historical women's fiction that will appeal to fans of feisty historical female leads.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 374 Pages (2,516 KB)
Lending: Not Enabled
Added: Jul 31st, 2023

A Deal with a Devilish Duke: A Steamy Marriage of Convenience Regency Romance Novel (The Rules of Scandal Book 1) by Tessa Brookman 4.0 Stars (555 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

A marriage of convenience with a twist between a bluestocking and a rake... Lady Meredith is a shy bluestocking. All she wishes is to experience the scandalous joys penned in her romantic novels and perhaps even someday find her own 'storybook' lover. But when her father announces she is to marry the notorious Duke Ethan, her hope-filled future crumbles right before her eyes... Duke Ethan, known for his reputation as a notorious rake and gambler, finds his wealth dwindling. His solution? A brief, advantageous marriage to the subservient Lady Meredith, whose nature to never refuse plays right into his two-week marriage scheme, after which they'll part ways... Upon discovering Ethan's intentions with her, Meredith is furious. But in her hopeless situation, she sees an opportunity. If her marriage is to only last a mere 14 days, she will make the best use of it by fulfilling all her romantic fantasies with her 'temporary husband'... Even if it takes seducing him first...

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 121 Pages (4,751 KB)
Lending: Not Enabled
Added: Jul 29th, 2023

The Glass Dagger: The Tudor Queen's Glassmaker (The Tudor Queen's Glassmaker Series Book 1) by Peter Cooke (Petan Publishing) 4.2 Stars (160 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Being talented can be dangerous! Giacomo Bellini ignores Venetian societies unwritten rules for a nobleman and becomes a glassmaker like his grandfather. His romance with the daughter of a prominent senator, sets in motion a chain of events that leads to a false charge of treason. After a corruptly obtained conviction, he is sentenced to five years as a galley slave. Escaping to England, he changes his name to Jacob Bell. In London, his talent brings him acclaim, but his past catches up with him. His dishonest rival, Adrian Ragazoni, now Venetian Ambassador to London, is married to Jacob's love and plotting to kill the Queen. Jacob must defeat Ragazoni and his assassins, to save his love Maria and the Tudor Queen, Elizabeth I.

Genre: Historical Fiction [x]
Length: 333 Pages (2,209 KB)
Lending: Not Enabled
Added: Jul 22nd, 2023