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'The Midnight of Eights' by Justin Newland - Elizabethan Adventure, Thriller, and Mystery
Author Justin Newland joins us with a look at what inspired him to write 'The Midnight of Eights,' an Elizabethan Adventure and Mystery


'Sword Brethren' by Jon Byrne - Medieval Adventure
Author Jon Byrne joins us today for an interview as we delve into his evocatively titled novel, Sword Brethren.


Find Hope and Faith in 'Muldoon's Misfortunes' by E.V. Sparrow
In Book 1 of Those Resilient Muldoons series, a misguided, wayward widower encounters God’s unexpected presence.


'I Died for Beauty' by Amanda Flower - Cozy Mystery, Intrigue, and Historical Realism
'I Died for Beauty' artfully combines an engaging mystery and interesting characters with historical realism.


'The Absolution of Mars' by T.F. Troy - Politics, Friendship, or Greed?
Politics, Friendship, or Greed? Which of these was the true author of the Confederate conspiracy to decapitate the Union?


'The Fur Trader's Lady' Book Review: Heartwarming Romance in the Wilderness
Love and adventure are beautifully depicted in 'The Fur Trader’s Lady' by Gabrielle Meyer.


Immerse Yourself in Historical Fiction with A WOMAN'S LOT by Carolyn Hughes - Audiobook
If you enjoy immersive historical fiction with a strong authentic feel, set in a time of change and challenge, you'll love A WOMAN'S LOT.


Schemes and Treachery in THE FUGITIVE'S SWORD by Eleanor Swift-Hook - Excerpt
Driven by violence, treachery, and the sea's merciless tides, their fates collide.


Courage and Triumph in DOWNRIVER by Jennifer M. Lane - Excerpt
A historical coming of age saga of teenage girl's courage and triumph.


Unveiling Secrets in TROUBLE IN ASSISI by Heidi Eljabro
Get lost in a story of "shrouded mystery, caught up in a whirlwind of intrigue, theft, lies, and attempted murder."


MURDER ON WEST MAIN: A South Shore Mystery
Are you a fan of curling up with a thrilling murder mystery that keeps you guessing? If so, don't miss Murder on West Main by I. M. Foster!


Secrets, Romance, and Adventure: THE FORTUNE KEEPER by Deborah Swift
Picture yourself strolling through the winding alleys of Venice, the crisp winter air tinged with a sense of mystery and allure.


THE SAND VINES by Michèle Callard: Forbidden Love in Bordeaux 1870
Escape to the Bordeaux countryside during the reign of Napoleon III with unexpected twists, romance, and historical intrigue.


THE LOST WOMEN OF MILL STREET by Kinley Bryan: A Novel of Courage and Sisterhood in the American Civil War
THE LOST WOMEN OF MILL STREET is a vividly drawn novel about the bonds of sisterhood, the strength of women, and the repercussions of war.


THEIR CASTILIAN ORPHAN by Anna Belfrage - Author Q&A
It is 1294 and Eustace de Lamont is back in England after five years in exile. He will stop at nothing to ruin Robert FitzStephan and his wi


A ROSE IN THE BLITZ by Ann Bennett - Historical Fiction Spotlight
Escape into the dramatic world of London during the Blitz in this sweeping family saga of love, war and betrayal.

SNARLING WOLF: Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail
Dive back into the gripping, frontier chaos. Snarling Wolf is the fourth adventurous installment in the Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail series

Château de Verzat Series: Resilient Women During the French Revolution
Follow independent, resilient, and feisty women and the loyal families who work and live on a Loire Valley wine estate during the French Rev

LIGHTEN THE LOAD: A Pioneer Western Adventure
After a devastating tragedy, Dorcas Moon faces brutal choices in the unforgiving wilderness.


THE TRAIL TO CROOKED CREEK: A Romantic Western Adventure
The Trail to Crooked Creek is a novella set in the breathtaking and sometimes unforgiving landscape of post-Civil War Montana Territory.
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