Legacy From Yesteryear: The Complete Story: A Clean Regency Romance Mystery Adventure by Victoria Trout and Penelope West (76 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

After years of waiting Legacy From Yesteryear is finally all in one digital book. We had to wait for Kindle to be able to handle the whole thing. Enjoy! One family's mystery leads to a legacy of secrets and hidden truths! As Meg works to uncover the treasures from yesteryear, her heart seeks her future with Jamie Cunningham. Can she solve the clues and find her heart's desire, or will her cousin rip away her promising future? Devastated by the loss of both of her beloved parents, eighteen-year-old Margaret Wentworth is given more bad news: she is destitute and must leave her London home to live with relatives she has never met. After burying both parents on the same day, Meg didn't think her future could get more bleak. Still, her cold reception and unpleasant interview with the Duke of Rochester at her new home, The Haven, provides a dim view of indefinite, unpaid servitude. James Cunningham, the fifth son of the Duke of Sommerville, travels between clients and London when he meets Meg under duress. Ever the gentleman, he comes to her rescue only to fall head over heels himself. Since an official introduction was not offered, he uses other means to discover her plight. Meg begins her duties with a heavy heart, only to discover her favorite cousin is coming to visit The Haven. After her cousin arrives, battle lines are drawn between Meg's cousins over who will determine her future. One will control her every movement and every aspect of her life, and the other will grant her freedom to live the life of her dreams. All Meg must do is solve a forgotten family mystery. London, England - Winter 1810 At a time when women were not allowed control over their very existence, Margaret Wentworth lost everything of value to her. Helpless to make any decision without the approval of her guardian, the only option for any female was obedience unless she found a hero who would champion her cause. An Unlikely Hero James Cunningham follows the law, finding answers to ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Burials by Deonne Fulton Cooper (2 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"Burials" is the first in a series of related short-stories of a family that lived in the segregated south during the 1960's. This story is told from the point of view of Carmen, a girl who has just lost her brother in the Viet Nam War. This family is dealing with grief as well as the prejudice they have to face every day of their lives. For those of us who lived it, this story is powerful, speaking on one of the saddest chapters in American history. And, still for others these words speak to emotions that they did not know existed. Truly, this is a story of loss, the indignities of racism as well as pride. Other stories in the series will be released periodically throughout the year.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Lives of Rachel (THE BOOKS OF RACHEL) by JOEL GROSS (Sylvan Court Productions) (163 Reviews)    Price verified 45 minutes ago

The Lives of Rachel is a prequel to The Books of Rachel. This richly detailed novel of family, of tradition, and of faith, sweeps across a thousand years to chronicle the lives of five women -- each named Rachel and each a rare human spirit. In every generation of this proud and ancient Jewish family there is only one Rachel, the firstborn daughter. But the name is only part of Rachel's legacy. Each bearer of the name adds, in her own way, to the legend of strength and courage that is her birthright. There is Rachel of Judea, who defies a half-mad and lustful king to save her husband's life. Rachel of Rome, who is sold into slavery, but rises up to take just revenge on her cruel and corrupt master. Rachel of Byzantius is a miraculous healer who risks death to stop the spreading horror of the plague. A Rachel plays a crucial part in the destiny of Arthurian England; another cleverly escapes a Rhineland pogrom.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Clean Regency Romance: Not So Sweet Maria (Sisters By Marriage Book 1) by Jessica Spencer (Unit Books) (1,373 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

LOVE UNDER MISTAKEN IDENTITY The ton calls her Sweet Maria and even in her fourth Season eligibles continue to offer her marriage. They do not know Lady Maria despises the hypocritical ways of Polite Society and is trying to sail away to America! Though she is the granddaughter of a duke, Lady Maria is a Child of Scandal because her mother was an American commoner. She blames the duke and the duchess for her parents' death. Had they not disowned them, they would not have died of a virulent fever in America, leaving her an orphan at the age of five. Lady Maria agrees to an arranged match to ward off her persistent suitors, treating the engagement as a sham one to be ended at her convenience. Then, most unexpectedly, she finds love with a commoner. Only he isn't a commoner but the Earl of Daventon. Gareth, Earl of Daventon is no stranger to Scandal. Rumour has it that his father had banished his mother for adulterous behavior. And yet, he yearned until his last breath to have her back. Gareth is determined not to repeat his sire's mistake. Love is a quagmire and I shall not be caught in it. But love finds him. The object of his ardour is a mysterious young woman who dresses like a shop girl and behaves like a lady. Lord Daventon remedies the situation by accepting an arranged match, his betrothed being Lady Maria whom he hasn't met. All of which leads to a delightful tangle of affairs.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Last Letter (The Letter Series Book 1) by Kathleen Shoop (2,658 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Step In Time 2: Kate's Story (Journeys In Time Book 4) by Arlene Foster (12 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Kate Burns, a 23 year old craneway steel checker at the Richmond, CA shipyards, goes for a walk in a wooded area off the shores of Lake Anza. While walking, she stumbles, and feeling woozy, makes her way to the beach where everything goes black. She awakens among strangers in a time not her own, in a body not hers, and with a husband and two children definitely not hers. Truthfully claiming to have no memory of them, she plays for time to try to figure out what to do. She learns they are planning to travel to California, and with westerns her favorite reading focus, she decides she was sent back to make sure they go well prepared for the venture. Months later, with many ventures of her own behind her, she realizes her purpose and that her time to return home has come*, or has it? Kate Klyce collapses in 1845 and awakes in a comatose body somewhere in the future with no way to communicate her awareness. She spends months listening and absorbing what she hears.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Two Gentlemen by Kristan Campos (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Georgianna Westinghouse and her sisters-Mary and Fanny-are left alone after their father dies. Georgianna takes a job as a governess in the home of widowed Mr. Westley. As a governess to his two young children, she quickly becomes infatuated. Although her infatuation begins to grow, she suddenly finds herself attracted to Mr. Avery, a solicitor. The two men soon vie for her affections, but could a dark secret stop them both from gaining the honor of her hand? Furthermore, could her sister's bring them to ruin before she could even receive an offer of marriage?

Genre: Historical Fiction

A Fated Beginning (A Paradox Saga Book 1) by Neko Craft (8 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

In the realm of A Fated Beginning, myths transcend mere stories, shaping the very fabric of reality. Here, Soul Assailants harness the power of souls to safeguard humanity, their duty sacrosanct above all else. Yet, within this society lies a shadowy truth -- deviance is met with the harshest of consequences. Follow Elias and Leena, childhood friends bound by fate, as they navigate the treacherous landscape of their world. Together, they confront the pervasive corruption that lurks beneath the surface, challenging the very foundation of their beliefs. Armed with their manifested souls, they stand against both their own kind and mystical entities, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and sacrifice. In A Fated Beginning, prepare to immerse yourself in a world of enchantment, where every myth holds a kernel of truth and every action carries profound consequences. Join Elias and Leena as they navigate the complexities of duty, love, and destiny in a gripping tale filled with magical adventure, heart-pounding romance, and epic battles that will leave you breathless. Embark on an epic journey with Elias and Leena in "A Fated Beginning" - a gripping tale of duty, destiny, and sacrifice. Dive into a world where myths shape reality and every action carries profound consequences. Join them now and experience the magic firsthand!

Genre: Historical Fiction

Grover's Creek: A Christmas Fantasy by Bobby Underwood (23 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

Grover's Creek is a wonderfully nostalgic and unabashedly sentimental Christmas fantasy. Filled with Americana and imbued with the longing most of us feel for a better time in our shared history, there is something universal in Nick's story of disillusionment with the present woes of the world. Searching for something more than his life as a crime photographer for a major paper in a metropolitan city has given him, what he finds can only be described as a Christmas miracle. A town steeped in the past, no longer on any map, and barely remembered, may hold the key to his future if he can find the faith and courage to accept what most would find beyond belief. Gentle and old-fashioned, Grover's Creek is a story of love and miracles, for those who still believe both are possible.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Trapped with the Beastly Duke: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Arabella Wells (Cobalt Fairy LLC) Price verified 4 hours ago

"I am to marry a murderer, the beast who killed his father" The Duke that haunts Emberly castle is determined to remain hidden. Until scandal forces him to claim a bride. Rose would do anything to protect her sisters, even marry a man cloaked in rumors. She knows Duke Alexander is hiding something, but with every secret she uncovers, the more distant he becomes. Yet Rose is determined to break down her husband's walls. Even if it means coming face to face with his dark past. *If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then Trapped with the Beastly Duke is the novel for you. An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Arabella Wells and published by Cobalt Fairy. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after. Grab "Trapped with the Beastly Duke" today to discover Arabella's fantastic story!

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Water Maiden: Time travel adventure by Raymond M Hall (44 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Embark on an exhilarating journey through time with "The Water Maiden," a spellbinding tale that blends the allure of Diana Gabaldon's epic adventures with the mystique of Barbara Erskine's historical intrigue. When Abigail unexpectedly hurtles through time, she finds herself stranded in the tumultuous sixteen hundreds. Amidst suspicion and uncertainty, she forges an unlikely alliance with four sisters accused of witchcraft. Together, they navigate the perilous waters of a bygone era, Abigail relying on her newfound resilience and feminine guile to survive. As Abigail encounters fleeting romances on her path, it's the magnetic Jacob who captures her heart and offers a glimpse of true belonging. But with the allure of her past life beckoning, Abigail faces a daunting choice: cling to familiarity or embrace the challenges of her newfound existence. Brace yourself for a riveting supernatural romance brimming with passion, intrigue, and unforeseen twists. "The Water Maiden" is a gripping saga that will captivate fans of "Outlander" and leave you yearning for more. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in a world where love transcends time.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Where Fortune Leads: A Round the World Adventure and Mystery in the Roaring 1920s and it all Begins with a Fortune Cookie by Megan Easley-Walsh (New Historical Fiction) (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Worldwide adventure in a race to save a family in the 1920s... and it all begins with a fortune cookie When Charles Treacher, archaeologist, presents his brother Arthur, a photographer, with the gift of a fortune cookie for his birthday, a course of action is set into motion that neither could have predicted. In the summer of 1922, Charles is the one who is accustomed to adventures, following in the footsteps of their father, Joseph Treacher. Arthur is content with his life in his childhood home in upstate New York, seeking out the perfect subject for his photographs. Just as a fortune cookie crumbles, so too do Arthur's plans. When Charles' business partner goes missing, the Treachers hire detectives Eva Grant and her uncle Clarence and a round-the-world caper begins. As each person becomes a target, the race is on to save the Treacher's legacy... and also, the Treachers!

Genre: Historical Fiction

Mercer Street (American Journey Book 2) by John A. Heldt (558 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

Love, honor, and courage shine in book two of the American Journey series as three women from the present become entangled in the past. Weeks after her husband dies while having an affair, Susan Peterson, 48, seeks solace on a California vacation with her mother, Elizabeth, and daughter, Amanda. The novelist finds much more. She meets a professor who possesses the secret of time travel. Within days, the women travel to 1938 and Princeton, New Jersey. Elizabeth befriends her refugee parents and infant self, while Susan and Amanda fall for a widowed admiral and a German researcher with troubling ties. Filled with poignancy, heartbreak, and intrigue, MERCER STREET gives new meaning to sacrifice and commitment as it follows three strong souls on the adventure of a lifetime.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Holsters on the Hips! The Bandit Queen from Illinois by Lucas Del Rio (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

This first in a series of westerns begins the saga with the falsely accused fugitive Thomas Clark, his fellow traveler William Morgan, and the self-proclaimed bounty hunters on their trail, all while William hopes to save his sister from a train robbing Civil War veteran and his tragically troubled girlfriend, Charlie Williams.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Pretty Little Flowers by Joyce Kay (9 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Trader of Kiev. (Ambrose series Book 1) by Bruce Corbett (89 Reviews)    Price verified 10 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

Bloody Rain - Murder, Madness & the Monsoon by Rick Spilman (Old Salt Press) (77 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Poverty Creek (The Liberty Hill Series Book 2) by Sonja Heisinger (29 Reviews)    Price verified 4 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 ...

Genre: Historical Fiction

Saints And Sinners: In the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms of Mercia and Lindsey by John Broughton (Next Chapter) (81 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Doctor's Snowflake Bride by Lacy Williams (75 Reviews)    Price verified 6 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.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Rattlesnake: (a short story) by Michael Hebler (Night After Night Publications, LLC) (40 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Blood of the Druids: Prequel to the Foundation of the Dragon series by Robb Pritchard Price verified 4 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.

Genre: Historical Fiction

Exiled Duke: An Exile Novel by K.J. Jackson (AWD Publishing) (2,602 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

He exiled her long ago. Now she's the only one that can crack his cold heart. A desperate woman trades everything for a chance of escape. Penelope Willington is an innocent -- innocent to a fault -- and she never should have stepped foot into the rookeries, much less sought out the man that had once been her whole world -- when she was ten. But that was a long time ago. Desperate times call for extraordinary actions, and Pen can't afford to miss her one and only chance to find a future free of the vile man determined to force her under his thumb and into his bed. Her survival depended on his cruelty. After his parents died, Strider Hoppler was forced to exile the one other person in the world he loved -- Penelope Willington. He did it to save Pen, did it cruelly, and he never once looked back. Not until sixteen years later, when she strolled into his lair in the heart of the East End of London. A cold ruler of the underworld. She entered a world she had no right to be in -- his world -- a world she should never know for its monstrosities of humanity. No matter that she needed his help. Try as he might to get rid of her, she's stubborn and before he knows it, Strider is helping her untangle the web of her past. The more time they spend together, the more Strider finds it impossible to resist the inexplicable draw between the two of them. But is it even possible for this hardened rogue to find the one thing he destroyed long ago -- his heart? Join the adventure today! You'll love Exiled Duke, the first in the Exile series and a can't-miss enthralling regency romance by USA Today bestselling author, K.J. Jackson. Note: The novels in the Exile series by K.J. Jackson are each stand-alone stories and can be read individually in any order. These historical romances are set in the Regency and Victorian eras, and do not shy away from scenes with steamy heat, occasional naughty language, and moments that might possibly make you squirm.

Genre: Historical Fiction

The Marquess' Enchanting Cinderella: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Alianna Brookes (Cobalt Fairy LLC) (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

"I will not be caged again!" Alone and hidden from society, Emma Andrews rebels against her uncle's wishes when she attends a masked ball. But just as a fateful dance with a mysterious Lord makes her heart beat faster, she is forced to disappear and never look back. "I will not let her slip away" Lord Edward Bolton vows to find his Cinderella before it's too late. But the closer he gets to finding her, the more he realizes why she ran away... and now falling for her means risking everything, including his life. *If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Marquess' Enchanting Cinderella is the novel for you. Get "The Marquess' Enchanting Cinderella" today to discover Alianna's splendid new story!

Genre: Historical Fiction

Only The Leaves Whispering (The Last Hundred Book 1) by Jim Ellis (47 Reviews)    Price verified 5 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?

Genre: Historical Fiction