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THE WINDS OF CHANGE by Joan Fallon
The spotlight is on Joan Fallon and her historical fiction novel, The Winds of Change, a story of love, intrigue, and betrayal.

THE MERCHANT'S DILEMMA by Carolyn Hughes
Ready for a romantic medieval journey? Join Carolyn Hughes as she shares an excerpt from her historical novel, The Merchant's Dilemma!

Adventure, Daring, and Redemption in BURNING SECRET by R.J. Lloyd
Please join us in welcoming author R.J. Lloyd as he generously shares an excerpt from Burning Secret.


Author Pat Wahler Visits with The Rose of Washington Square
Books and Benches is pleased to welcome author Pat Wahler to the blog and to showcase her beautiful book, The Rose of Washington Square.


Uncover the Truth in THE NURSE'S SECRET by Amanda Skenandore
A young female grifter in 1880s New York evades the police by conning her way into Bellevue Hospital’s training school for nurses…

Love, Politics, and War in MUSKETS & MINUETS by Lindsey S. Fera
A lady, a musket, and a dance for freedom . . . pair that with a fabulous cover and an intriguing plot, and you MUSKETS & MINUETS.


Heart-Pounding Adventure in THE OATH by A.M. Linden
THE OATH is a heart-pounding adventure that unfolds in ways none of them could have anticipated.


Browse a Century-Old Bookstore in BLOOMSBURY GIRLS by Natalie Jenner
A heartwarming story of post-war London, a century-old bookstore, and three women determined to find their way in a fast-changing world.


Find Love, Danger, and Suspense in SHADOWS IN THE MIND'S EYE by Janyre Tromp
Debut novelist Janyre Tromp delivers a deliciously eerie, Hitchcockian story filled with love and suspense. Giveaway ends 5/20/22.


Adventure and Survival in THE DOUGLAS BASTARD by JR Tomlin
This is an adventure set in the bloody Second Scottish War of Independence when Scotland's very survival is in question.


Choose Peace or Happiness in IRON AND FIRE by Kerrin Willis
Venture to the Plymouth Colony in 1675 to live alongside Verity Parker to see if she will choose peace or happiness, duty or love.


Intrigue, Mystery, and Romance in SECRETS OF ROSENLI MANOR by Heidi Eljarbo
Betrayal and trust go hand in hand in the first book of Heidi Eljarbo’s new turn-of-the-century series Secrets of Rosenli Manor.

Journey to 1692 Scotland in THE TACKSMAN'S DAUGHTER by Donna Scott
As accusations of betrayal, deceit, and treason abound, they are all trapped in a web of intrigue and danger, but not everyone will escape.


A LIGHT BEYOND THE TRENCHES by Alan Hlad - A Reader's Opinion
"Beautifully written, heartbreaking, and not at all what I expected."


THE NEXT SHIP HOME by Heather Webb - A Reader's Opinion
Engrossing and harrowing, The Next Ship Home takes the reader on a journey to a time and place many have romanticized.


THE LADY'S MINE by Francine Rivers - A Reader's Opinion
THE LADY'S MINE draws the reader into 1875 in the Sierra Nevadas where mines, misfits, and romance keep the reader engaged.


SHADOWS OF SWANFORD ABBEY by Julie Klassen - A Reader's Opinion
"Atmospheric with a nice blend of cozy mystery and a sprinkling of sweet romance, Shadows of Swanford Abbey is an engaging read."


Mystery and Romance with SHADOWS OF SWANFORD ABBEY by Julie Klassen
Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen in this atmospheric Regency tale brimming with mystery, intrigue, and romance.


THE FACTORY GIRL AND THE FEY by Nadine Galinsky Feldman - Interview
Explore Scotland, Fey, and the magical blending of worlds in The Factory Girl and the Fey. Limited time interview ends Oct 28, 2021.


THE CURSE OF MORTON ABBEY by Clarissa Harwood - A Reader's Opinion
"Readers will love Clarissa Harwood's novel THE CURSE OF MORTON ABBEY! I couldn't put it down!"
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