Historical Fiction

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When the wounded Irish American riverboat captain, Jeremiah Gant, bursts into the rural Amish setting of Riverhaven, he brings chaos and conflict to the community?especially for young widow, Rachel Brenneman. The unwelcome "outsider" needs a safe place to recuperate before continuing his secret role as an Underground Railroad conductor. Neither he nor Rachel is prepared for the forbidden love that threatens to endanger a man's mission, a woman's heart, and a way of life for an entire people.

Riverhaven Years Series  |  B.J. Hoff

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Graced with physical beauty, though shallow of heart, Charity O'Connor is a woman who knows what she wants. She sets her sights on the cantankerous Mitch Dennehy, editor at the Irish Times, who has unwittingly stolen her heart. And although the sparks are there, Mitch refuses to fan the coals of a potential relationship with his ex-fiancee's sister. But Charity has a plan to turn up the heat and she always gets what she wants--one way or another. Is revenge so sweet after all? Or will Charity get burned?

Daughters of Boston Series

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When Dominique Dawson is forced to betray England or never see her brother again, she takes a position as governess for an admiral's son in order to gather intelligence for Napoleon. But Chase Randal is irresistibly drawn to his boy's caretaker. Will Dominique's deception destroy any possibility of love for the spy and the naval officer?

Mary Lu Tyndall

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when Bertha Biddle meets an enigmatic charmer named Annie Monroe in 1877 Jefferson, Texas, she's hoping to learn the art of how to woo a man. But just how far will she go to win her heart's desire? Thaddeus Bloom is torn between meeting his father's demands and declaring his love for Bertha. Which path will he choose? When faced with racial bigotry, Sarah King is in danger of losing respect for her husband and perhaps his love. Will she stand by her man? Or will a woman's murder provoke a startling twist of all their fates?

Texas Fortunes Series  |  Marcia Gruver

What was it like to be the first woman on earth, to wake to a brand-new creation---and Adam? Why did she become so beguiled by the serpent? In this lyrical retelling of the biblical narrative, Lee brings Eden to life, revealing the dawn of mankind from Eve's viewpoint! (Contains some mature imagery.)

Tosca Lee

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It's the early 1800s and the wondrous land of Australia is full of possibilities as settlers stake their claims. Hannah and John are settling some land in New South Wales and hoping to start a family. But their bright hopes for the future are clouded with trouble. As they try unsuccessfully to have a baby, Hannah suffers from guilt over her past. Now this haunts her and her relationship with John--she's never told her husband about this chapter of her life.

Sydney Cove Series  |  Bonnie Leon

During the first century Jersalem, many people long to seeYeshua, for His healing powers and to find hope that so many speak of. However, those in power are threatened by him andwish to destroy him. Loved or loathed, Yeshua will change their lives, and the world, forever.

A.D. Chronicles Series  |  Brock & Bodie Thoene 

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Born with the face of an angel, Marget Barnardsen is blessed. Her father is a knight and now she is to be married to the Earl of Lytham. Her destiny is guaranteed...at least, it would seem so. But when her introduction to court goes awry and Queen Elizabeth despises her, Marget fears she's lost her husband forever. Desperate to win him back, she'll do whatever it takes to discover how she failed and capture the love of a man bound to the queen.

Siri Mitchell

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Based on historical characters and events, A Sweetness to the Soul recounts the captivating story of young, spirited Oregon pioneer Jane Herbert who at the age of twelve faces a tragedy that begins a life-long search for forgiveness and love. In the years that follow, young Jane finds herself involved in an unusual and touching romance with a dreamer sixteen years her senior, struggles to make peace with an emotionally distant mother, and fights to build a family of her own. Filled with heart-warming insight and glimpses of real-life pain, A Sweetness to the Soul paints a brilliant picture of love that conquers all obstacles and offers a powerful testimony to the miracle of God's healing power.

Jane Kirkpatrick 

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When Seth suddenly returns to town claiming he's a man changed by faith, Jessie is reluctant to trust him or God with her family's future. But Seth sets out to prove his commitment and his love. This is a timeless story of the transforming power of God's love and forgiveness.

Big Sky Dreams Series  |  Lori Wick

From the 1800s through WWII, grace flourishes amidst the regimental life at Fort Robinson, Nebraska. Can a wounded woman overcome her painful secrets? Will a lonely widow find the peace she seeks? And can a German POW find love in America? Includes Secrets on the Wind, Watchers on the Hill, and Footprints on the Horizon.

Stephanie Grace Whitson

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"I am the first writer, The Scribe. My books lie open before the Throne, and someday will be the only witness of your people and their time in this world. The stories are forgotten here, and the Day draws close. I will tell you one of my stories. You will record it."

So begins the narration of one such angel in this sweeping historical tale set during the reign of England's Henry VIII. It is the story of two women, their guardian angels, and a mysterious, subversive book . a book that outrages some, inspires others, and launches the Protestant Reformation.

As the Civil War rages, the Highwood siblings seek refuge . . . only to find adventure and romance. In Daughter of Twin Oaks, Jesselynn escapes Kentucky with her family's prized Thoroughbreds. In Sisters of the Confederacy, Louisa and brother Zachary face danger in Virginia. And in Long Way Home, a place of rest seems elusive.

Lauraine Snelling

Follow the heartwarming saga of Josh Jones, an orphan who discovers the love of God through his adopted family of prairie farmers. Oke's captivating account traces Josh's journey from adolescence to young manhood, through difficult decisions and Depression-era troubles. Includes Once upon a Summer, The Winds of Autumn, Winter Is Not Forever, and Spring's Gentle Promise. 704 pages, hardcover from Bethany.

Janette Oke

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It is the tumultuous 1960s: Kennedy, Vietnam, the Civil Rights movement, and youth culture are on everyone's minds and lips. Prosperity and progress are undergirded with a sense of uneasiness for the Stuart family, along with the rest of the country. With a movie deal on the horizon, Bobby Stuart's star may be rising, but his descent into celebrity drug culture might be his undoing. And young love is blooming between two people who never expected it.

American Century Series  |  Gilbert Morris

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Why does it have to be Paul Medford, the stringent young minister who works with her father, who shows up during her worst moment? Paul is full of promises, too, and it's clear that he has feelings for Sophie. But after all she's been through, can she trust him?

Broadmoor Legacy Series  |  Judith Miller  |  Tracie Peterson

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As a nanny, Millicent Fairweather poured her energy and talents into the two young charges under her care- only to have them suddenly and without explanation sent to a boarding school. Bereft and unsure of where life will lead her, she agrees to accompany her sister and brother-in-law to America. They board the Opportunity, confident a better life awaits.

Widower Daniel Clark determines to begin life anew in Gooding, Texas, operating a mercantile. But when his nanny leaves him stranded aboard the ship with his young son, he finds himself in dire need of assistance. Obtaining temporary help from steerage, Daniel is initially taken aback by the pretty bundle of energy who takes over his suite. Yet Miss Fairweather's unique child-rearing techniques and tireless devotion to his son soon win him over.

Cathy Marie Hake

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In this gripping final installment of the Kane Legacy series, the Kane family is caught in the midst of the Mexican-American War. And in this time of conflict and fear, their faith and courage are gravely tested.

After the tragic battle of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Guerrero, General Zachary Taylor sends Alamo Kane and his brothers Alex and Able home to rest and enjoy a joyous reunion with their family. Soon it becomes clear that–despite hopes for peace–Santa Anna is planning an attack on American soldiers. Alamo and his brothers join General Taylor to head off the threat.

Kane Legacy Series  |  Al and JoAnna Lacy

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Volume four is about two men who are drawn unwittingly into the drama and danger of the Civil War because of those they love. Their exciting stories are told in: The Man from Shadow Ridge, Canons of the Comstock, and Riders of the Silver Rim.

Brock and Bodie Thoene

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When Mark reveals that he is investigating Sebastian Jameston, the son of Cassandra's employer, she agrees to pretend they are courting so he can stay in close proximity to the family. Motivated by her devotion to Mrs. Jameston and her own suspicion regarding Sebastian, will the game of pretense that Cassie and Mark embark upon allow a tentative love to grow...especially when unexpected danger puts them both at risk?

Ladies of Liberty Series  |  Tracie Peterson

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Irmagard Friedrich has everything a girl could want--and she is miserable. To her, the perfect life is made of horses and cowboys and round-ups. When she is sent east to finishing school, Irmagard disembarks on the way and ends up convincing Buffalo Bill himself to give her a chance in his Wild West Show. Irmagard Friedrich becomes "Liberty Belle," trick rider, and the object of attention from two cowboys who have very different ways of trying to win her heart. Determined to live her own dream, Liberty Belle travels across the country with one of them but ends up in a place she couldn't have imagined even in her wildest dreams.

Stephanie Grace Whitson

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As Zachary presses Emma for an answer to his marriage proposal, Emma faces a host of dilemmas. Struggling to help her children, to determine the fate of Hill House, and plan her future with Zachary, Emma must rely on her wits, her determination, and her faith to help her fully understand the meaning of family, friendship, and love.

Candlewood Trilogy

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In a world enslaved by money and power, one woman dares to be free. Will an explosive secret enslave her again?

The place is the island of Rhodes; the time, 227 BC. In the ten years that Tessa of Delos has been in bondage as a hetaeira, a high-priced Greek courtesan to a wealthy politician, she has learned to abandon all desire for freedom and love. But when her owner meets a violent death, Tessa is given the chance to be free—if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain a masquerade until escape is possible. Now Tessa must battle for her own freedom and for those she is beginning to love, as forces collide that will shatter the island’s peace and bring even its mighty Colossus to its knees.