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Author Interview and Giveaway – The Codebreaker’s Daughter – Amy Lynn Green

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We have a dual time line story following mother and daughter during the two world wars this month! Welcome Amy to the Index!

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The Codebreaker’s Daughter

Dinah Kendall’s role in the US capital for the Office of Strategic Services is far from the thrilling espionage career she dreamed of. Instead of covert missions, she crafts rumors aimed at undermining Axis morale while trying to live up to the expectations of her demanding mother, Lillian. Yet, as Dinah navigates her duties, she uncovers a startling revelation: Lillian was once a codebreaker during the Great War alongside some of the nation’s most brilliant minds. The deeper Dinah dives into her mother’s journal, the more the secrets of the past come to light—including the heavy cost of high-stakes codebreaking.

Just when Dinah begins to excel in her new position, she is implicated in a series of suspicious activities that cause others to question her loyalty. As she navigates a web of intrigue, she must piece together the truth in time to confront the shadowy threat that could compromise the impending D-Day invasion.

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Questions about Amy’s Story

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

Following Lillian as a young woman during the first world war, then showing her relationship with her young adult daughter during the second was a joy and a challenge. This is my first dual-time novel, and I loved the chance to show one woman’s growth and change over thirty years of her life.

 

Did you include a real historical character or incident in your story?

Two of the codebreakers who feature in both the WWI and WWII storylines, Elizebeth and William Friedman, are historical figures and pioneers of American codebreaking. Nearly everything that happens to my fictional main character Lillian at Riverbank during WWI actually occurred to the codebreakers working there—I’ve already had readers writing me to say the novel inspired them to read biographies of that unique location, and even visit the Fabyan Villa Museum to see the setting.

 

Did you stumble upon anything in your research for this book that you thought was strange or surprising?

I don’t want to say too much because of spoilers…but the crossword puzzle scare mentioned in the novel really did happen, and it’s one of those almost-too-wild-to-be-believed incidents that I love slipping into my novels.

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Questions about Amy’s Reading

What was the last Christian Historical Novel that made you cry?

The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner. Those who have read it understand why, but they were the good kind of tears that come from a story well-told.

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What was the last Christian Historical Novel that surprised you with a plot twist you didn’t see coming?

I love mysteries, and The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens had so many fascinating secrets, clues, and twists and turns. It’s the perfect cozy crime read for history lovers!

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What other Christian Historical Novels are similar to yours in setting or storyline?

I love Sarah Sundin’s WWII novels, and her detailed research and inclusion of little-known history inspired me in my own writing. (Her website has so much fascinating historical content as well!)

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An Uncharted Dream by Abbey Downey

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1910 – Wisconsin

An explorer in search of answers, a determined protector, and an expedition that could cost them everything…

Leonora Thornton always envisioned following in her father’s footsteps—exploring the world and chasing adventure. But after his tragic death, she can’t get past the debilitating fear…until she meets an explorer who promises to take her on his expedition to the very place where her father died.

Marcus Turner knows a con man when he sees one, and after years of hiding his family’s shameful financial situation, he won’t let anyone he cares about be swindled again. Especially not Leonora, his longtime best friend and the woman he secretly loves. Joining the expedition, Marcus embarks on a mission to protect Leonora from the swindler, no matter the cost.

When betrayal leaves them stranded far from their destination, Leonora and Marcus must determine if they can rely on God—or each other.

A Secret Heart by Lacy Williams and Wendy Klopfenstein

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1893 – Wyoming

The last thing middle brother Ed McGraw wants is to be tangled up in a scheme to find a mail-order bride for his black-sheep brother. But that’s right where Ed finds himself…writing love letters and not signing his own name.

Intrigued by the woman who writes back.

Rebekah Edwards keeps her dreams to herself and finds contentment working for the local newspaper running matrimonial advertisements. Until the day a new ad appears—one written by the very rancher Rebekah has pined for her entire life.

But just as she strikes up a correspondence, Rebekah finds herself drawn inexplicably to Ed McGraw—the wrong McGraw brother for her. What will happen when she finds out the author’s true identity?

Take the Sea by Jenny Powell

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1735/Present – At Sea

Hope, a married mother of two in her mid-thirties, has settled into a comfortable life in her husband’s Missouri hometown. When she accepts the challenge of leading an adult Sunday School class, her research dredges up memories she thought were long repressed. Will her marriage and friendships survive her struggles to cope with her childhood trauma, and will she find the faith to overcome her greatest fears?

Thirty-two-year-old Anglican priest John Wesley headed toward the colony of Georgia in 1735 with high hopes of evangelizing the natives of America. During a horrific storm in the Atlantic Ocean, he trembles in fear for his life but watches in wonder as a group of men, women, and children sing hymns and calmly pray. Wesley had always believed he was saved as a child to have an impact on the world, but his mortality became evident as the waters poured onto the deck of their ship. What is this kind of faith, he wondered, and why doesn’t he have it?

The stories of Hope Gerard and John Wesley intertwine as they question their faith and confront their fears, offering us hope that we, too, may be able to do the same.

The Sheriff and the Outlaw by Danielle Grandinetti

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1928 – Wisconsin

This Christmas … an attack changes everything.

Instead of preparing for Christmas, Sheriff Casper Yarwood must track an outlaw through his forested county. Success is within his grasp. Until the criminal threatens the life of a woman Casper admires.

One cabin in the Northwoods … a decade of Christmas miracles.

Designed with Love by Tracie Peterson

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1889 – Wyoming

Love weaves together two determined hearts through even the most unexpected paths.

After being widowed on her wedding day, Emma Johnson moves to Cheyenne with her sister-in-law to start over. Emma’s life has been marked by wild living and a desire for fun, but the death of her husband forces her to reconsider her priorities. Her brother-in-law Colton Benton travels with them, intending to help Emma get established, but she becomes wary of Colton’s intentions, wondering if he is genuinely interested in her or merely after his brother’s inheritance–which is now hers.

Colton has harbored feelings for Emma since they first met, and he is caught between his love for her and the pressure from his brothers to marry her for the family’s financial benefit. As they settle into Cheyenne, Colton tries to balance his business dealings with the Union Pacific and his growing affection for Emma. With his sister’s simple yet profound faith in God as inspiration amidst their struggles, Emma and Colton will be challenged to believe that a divine plan is intricately woven into their lives.

The Highland Heist by Pepper Basham

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1914 – Traveling/Scotland

Grace Storms a Scottish Castle to Save her Sister

Lord Astley surprises his wife with a trip to America to see her family before they end their honeymoon adventures. But just as they arrive, they find Grace’s sister, Lillias, is the prime suspect in her husband’s murder. To add to the confusion a solicitor arrives to tell the sisters they are needed in Scotland immediately to claim their mother’s inheritance.

The clock is ticking to clear Lillias of suspicion, but someone is determined to keep the sisters from reaching the Scottish Highlands. When Lillias disappears, Freddie and Grace race to Scotland, sure the answers will be found in a long-forgotten castle.

With a ghost from Frederick’s past leaving threatening clues along the way, the mysterious Mr. Kane waiting in the wings to grab the inheritance for himself, and an apparition haunting the infamous castle, Lord and Lady Astley must capture the castle, save Lillias, and not die in the process.

Something Wicked This Way Hums by Jennifer Lamont Leo

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1918 – Idaho

While the Great War rages in Europe, the ladies of the Mountain Meadowlarks Ladies’ Chorale and Knitting Society wage their own battles over musical solos and sock-knitting supremacy. When reluctant alto Amanda Parrish is coaxed back into the choir, she expects the worst of her troubles to be keeping time while juggling sheet music and knitting needles. But after an acerbic soprano is found strangled with yarn meant for soldiers’ socks, Amanda must unravel a mystery that hits dangerously close to home.

With her beloved niece Molly becoming a prime suspect, Amanda knows she has to act fast. But investigating isn’t easy when many townspeople had reason to silence the victim. Between sorting through small-town secrets and keeping her flourishing music shop running, Amanda barely has time to process her growing feelings for Sheriff James Holcomb—feelings complicated by memories of his late wife, Sarah, who was once Amanda’s dear friend.

With help from her observant cat, Moxie, and Molly’s inside knowledge of choir politics, Amanda races to help the authorities catch a killer before another voice is silenced permanently. But in a small town where everyone has secrets to protect and the war has frayed nerves raw, even a simple song can strike a deadly chord.

A Worthy Risk by T. Elizabeth Renich

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1763 – England/Pennsylvania

One for the land and one for the war—One for the church, and pray for no more… –Anonymous

Serenity Ravensworth is the lone sister among four brothers who seem to match descriptive lines of an ancient, anonymous poem. The youngest has no inheritance according to English law. The next brother in line studies to be ordained at Oxford. The soldier has been in British North America fighting the French and their native allies. And the eldest usurps control of Fernsby Hall. Reckless gambling endangers all the Ravensworth brothers and puts Serenity squarely in harm’s way.

Without the aid of Serenity’s soldier-brother, former grenadier Marcus St. James would not have made it back to England. Wounded and left for dead in the wake of the massacre at Fort Michilimackinac, Lieutenant St. James is found alive eight weeks after and five hundred miles distant from his last known whereabouts. His disturbing lack of memories gnaws at his sound mind and his sense of loss is compounded by unanswered questions.

An introduction to Miss Ravensworth inspires St. James to collect shattered pieces of the life left to him. Predicated by stronger feelings than he is able to articulate, his timely rescue of her deepens the growing attachment between them. Compelled to follow the pull of unexpected opportunities in a new land, Miss Ravensworth braves the Atlantic crossing, while St. James—at Benjamin Franklin’s behest—returns to the Pennsylvania colony as a member of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon’s survey team.

Far from the familiarity of England, will these two find purpose together or challenge apart as Parliament dictates stricter regulations and imposes taxation on British citizens dwelling in the North American colonies? The Seven Years’ War is over, but King George III’s Royal Proclamation is the first domino to fall on the way to igniting a revolution.

Angel From the East by Barbara Curtis

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1897 – Idaho

His path to redemption lies in the hands of the citified newcomer who believes the worst of him.

Caleb Morgan has had everything stolen from him—his strength, the job he loved, even his good name. He’s determined to even the score with the man responsible, until he meets the captivating new owner of the Double E Ranch. Though he’s drawn to her compassion, he fears she may never see beyond his supposed wrongdoings, unless he can prove his innocence and reclaim his honor.

Eliza Roberts is a teacher, not a rancher. But if she has any hope of selling the ranch she inherited from her grandfather and continuing on to her new life in California, she needs to restore it to some semblance of order. If only the man her grandfather advised her to trust wasn’t refusing to help her.

When an offer of courtship arises from the current foreman, Eliza sees the practicality in the offer. So why does her heart keep wandering back to Caleb? And why can’t she shake the feeling that something’s not right at the Double E Ranch? Will she have the courage to follow the clues behind the strange mishaps at the Double E—and possibly embrace a different life than she imagined?

The Codebreaker’s Daughter by Amy Lynn Green

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1917/1944 – Illinois/Washington DC

Dinah Kendall’s role in the US capital for the Office of Strategic Services is far from the thrilling espionage career she dreamed of. Instead of covert missions, she crafts rumors aimed at undermining Axis morale while trying to live up to the expectations of her demanding mother, Lillian. Yet, as Dinah navigates her duties, she uncovers a startling revelation: Lillian was once a codebreaker during the Great War alongside some of the nation’s most brilliant minds. The deeper Dinah dives into her mother’s journal, the more the secrets of the past come to light—including the heavy cost of high-stakes codebreaking.

Just when Dinah begins to excel in her new position, she is implicated in a series of suspicious activities that cause others to question her loyalty. As she navigates a web of intrigue, she must piece together the truth in time to confront the shadowy threat that could compromise the impending D-Day invasion.

 

Legends of Gold by Mary Connealy

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1874 – California

On a risky treasure hunt in the rugged wilderness, can love trump all odds?

After years of solitude, Tilda Muirhead’s life takes an unexpected twist when she accepts a teaching position at Two Harts Ranch following her cross-country pursuit of two brothers obsessed with a treasure map left by their grandfather. Tilda is now tasked with educating those mischievous MacKenzie boys, who are bent on remaining out west with the rest of their family until they find the hoped-for treasure. Then a man named Ben arrives, claiming to be her own long-lost brother. Raised as an orphan with no memory of her past, Tilda is both fascinated and wary of Ben’s sudden interest in finding her.

The Mercenary & the Lady by Lisa Prysock

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1832 – Iowa

Coralee Rainier is left alone to run the trading post her father owned in the Wild West of Indian Territory after illness stole the lives of her parents. Accustomed to life on the prairie, she isn’t running away because of her losses. But the last thing she wants is some foreigner following her around, keeping an eye on her every move, even if he is handsome in a rugged kind of way.

Teague Brantwell and his men are soldiers of fortune, citizens of other nations. Mercenaries hired to fight, serve, defend, and protect. But when President Andrew Jackson’s niece pesters her uncle to send someone to look after Coralee, the daughter of longtime friends of the family, Teague expects to find a weak and helpless female in the small town called Ford’s Promise. However, Miss Rainier can wield a shotgun as well as any of his men and makes it clear from the start that he’s in the way. Nonetheless, Teague has orders, directly from the president. He and his men aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

When a series of mysterious and disturbing events begin happening around Coralee, Teague’s men, and Ford’s Promise Trading Post, they’ll have to work together to find out who wants all of them dead. Can love bloom amid such danger?

Miss Ione by Kit Morgan

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1890s – Oregon

She meant to find a husband for her sister. She didn’t mean to fall in love herself

When Ione Weatherford arrives in the quaint musical town of Fiddler’s Gap, she’s not looking for a husband. She’s posing as her twin sister, Isolde, who was too sick to travel. The plan is simple: charm the town, secure the match, and hold things together until Izzy can come take her place.

But nothing is ever simple in Fiddler’s Gap.

The town is bursting with quirky characters, musical mischief, and Albion Finch, a farmer, percussionist, and the only man who’s ever made Ione’s heart stutter off beat. He’s expecting a musical prodigy. She’s… well, not.

As guilt mounts and feelings deepen, Ione must decide how long she can keep up the ruse, and whether love might be worth risking the truth.

The Vanishing of Miss Victoria by Grace Hitchcock

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1898 – New Mexico

Love got her into this mess—never loving again would get her out.

Corinna Victoria Roberts had never been lucky—not in her choice of husband, or her lot in life after the man she’d eloped with had promptly abandoned her, taking her gold and jewels with him. When her husband’s thieving, lawless relatives show up at her door announcing his death and demanding that her late father’s fine dining empire be signed over to them, her life is in danger. She flees to take a position no one expects of her—as a Harvey Girl waitress in New Mexico.

Tanner Sterling has hunted his last bounty. As the new foreman on his friend’s ranch, he wasn’t expecting to rescue a Harvey Girl from a raging river his first day. He is intrigued by the shy beauty and becomes friends with Corinna over many meals at the Harvey House. But, when a picture of her on a wanted poster with a massive bounty arrives in Tanner’s mail, everything he knows about Corinna shifts. If he doesn’t claim the bounty on her head, he knows far less honorable men who would love to ride off with the stunning Harvey Girl. Despite wanting to hang up his past along with his gun belt, Tanner will do anything to protect Corinna from the coming storm.

A Reckoning in Defiance by Heather Blanton

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1800s – Colorado

She ruled Tent Town with an iron will. Now, she returns to Defiance with nothing but guilt—and a fragile hope for forgiveness.

Once known as the queen of Defiance’s red-light district, Delilah has vanished into exile, haunted by the blood she spilled and the soul she nearly lost. Rebuilding her life through newfound faith and the quiet strength of a soft-spoken cowboy, she begins to believe redemption might be possible. But the past doesn’t forget…and Defiance certainly hasn’t.

When her mother, Eleanor secretly returns to town to test the waters, she finds tensions rising to a boil. Rival Irish and English gangs have turned Tent Town into a battleground, and whispers of Delilah’s name stir up more than just old memories…they ignite revenge. To return might mean death, but to stay away could mean letting darkness win. As flames of vengeance threaten to consume everything, Delilah will have to dig for courage she never knew she had.

In a land ruled by frontier justice, one woman must gamble everything to prove grace still has a place.

Where Grace Abides by Kelsey Lasher

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1770s/Present – Vermont

Andon Cox hasn’t been home to Vermont in twelve long years. After Emma Transom, the love of his life, crushed any hope they once had for a future together, he left with no intent to return. That is until his father died and left him an inheritance- a farm-house that dates back to the 1770’s and one that holds secrets both distant and personal for Andon and Emma. Andon’s father has tasked him with discovering the truth that has been buried by time within Maplevale and has forced him to partner with Emma to do it. Hidden within the walls of Maplevale, lies a secret. One that reaches back to the American Revolution, a secret that could be the key to healing the rift between Andon and Emma.

Two hundred and fifty years earlier, Major Ezra James, an officer in the British Army, marches into Philadelphia, ready to occupy the rebel capital. He resides in the home of the beautiful and talented cook, Verity Kent, a staunch patriot and sister of one of Washington’s men. Although both are fighting on opposite sides of the same war, love grows between them. That is until grave secrets, danger, and betrayal threaten to undo the bond that they have forged.

As Andon’s, Emma’s, Verity’s, and Ezra’s stories intersect, all are forced to confront grief and guilt and discover the grace buried within it all.

Mothers of a Nation by Carlene Havel and Sharon Faucheux

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BC – Israel

Four ordinary women. One extraordinary destiny.

Rachel, Leah, Bilhah, and Zilpah reveal their hearts as each tells her own story of joy and sorrow. Among them, the four women presented Jacob with the twelve sons who founded the tribes of Israel. Never realizing the historical significance of their roles, these four obscure women entered the Biblical lineage to become the mothers of a nation.

Author Interview and Giveaway – The Lawyer and the Laundress – Christine Hill Suntz

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Ready for a new Marriage of Convenience? We have debut author Christine Hill Suntz delivering us one of the newest. Welcome, Christine!

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The Lawyer and the Laundress

Lawyer James Kinney isn’t looking for love, and laundress Sara O’Connor doesn’t want to be found. When their paths cross in a British colony on the brink of rebellion, a marriage of convenience may be their best hope of survival.

Widower James Kinney knows his precocious daughter, Evie, needs more than his lessons on law and logic, but Toronto offers few options. Classes with the neighbor children seem ideal until James discovers Evie is secretly spending her time with Sara O’Connor, a kind and mysteriously educated servant. For propriety’s sake, James forbids their friendship. But then Evie falls victim to the illness ravaging the city, and James must call upon Sara’s medical knowledge and her special bond with Evie to save his daughter’s life.

When Sara’s presence in his household threatens scandal, however, James offers an unexpected solution: become his wife, in name only, and help him raise Evie to be a proper young lady.

If Sara can ignore the sparks she feels when they’re together, his logical proposal could keep her secret secure forever. But soon, the forces of rebellion unravel their tidy arrangement. When James is accused of treason, Sara must find the courage to face a past that could save her husband’s life.

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Questions about Christine’s Story

 

Did any of the characters in this book “surprise” you?

Granny definitely surprised me. She was meant to be an unimportant side character, almost a plot device. But every time I wrote her into a scene, she took over! I know it sounds unbelievable that a character could control a scene (isn’t the writer supposed to be in charge?), but that’s Granny! When I finished the story, I realized why Granny had emerged as such an important character. Our society favors youth, and it’s easy for us to ignore the wisdom of the older generation. I hope Granny can remind us to listen to the elders God has placed in our lives to teach, guide, and encourage.

 

Why did you choose the geographical location and year in which your book is set?

The Lawyer and the Laundress is set in 1837 Toronto, the site of the short-lived Upper Canada Rebellion. Every Canadian child learns about this rebellion in school, and it has lived in my imagination for years alongside its leader, William Lyon Mackenzie, a fiery Scot who was an orator and politician…not a military leader. Although the rebellion failed to achieve its goals, we look back on this event as the beginning of responsible government in Canada. I am so excited to bring this time period to life for my readers.

 

What research did you have to look up to make your character’s professional decisions authentic?

As part of my research for The Lawyer and the Laundress, I bought a washboard, made soap, and washed the old-fashioned way. I made lye from hardwood ashes and tallow from beef fat to make my own soap (FYI, this is way hard). I boiled, soaked, scrubbed and rinsed my clothes. My arms got a workout and my clothes were clean! And suddenly all those scenes in old books when kids get in trouble for getting their clothes dirty made a lot more sense. Laundry was hard work.

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Questions about Christine’s Reading

What Christian Historical Novel taught you something about the craft of writing because it was so well done? Tell us a bit about what it taught you.

I keep raving about Laura Frantz’s The Indigo Heiress. She creates nuanced characters whose thoughts and actions never stopped surprising me. This book is also a masterclass in how to do marriage of convenience well. So much goes into the setup to make character motivations and decisions believable. Laura Frantz does it perfectly.

The Indigo Heiress

What Christian Historical Novel are you most excited to read that hasn’t yet come out?

I`m so excited to read Jenelle Hovde`s No Stone Unturned which releases July 15th. Regency Romance is one of my favorite genres and this one has enemies-to-lovers, ruins, and mystery, too. It`s going to be a perfect, sparkling summer read.

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Madison’s Mission by Susan Mathis

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1903 – New York

Step into the captivating world of Boldt Castle in 1903, where dreams are forged in the fires of adversity and love.

Madison Murray, the devoted maid to the legendary Louise Boldt, harbors a singular mission—to care for her ailing mistress while hiding her own painful past. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Emmett O’Connor, the distinguished foreman overseeing Boldt Castle’s extravagant construction. Their connection sparks with promise, yet the chasm of class difference and hidden secrets loom large.

Just as their budding romance begins to flourish, tragedy strikes, shattering their world. A deadly accident leaves Emmett wrestling with guilt and at the center of an investigation that could unravel everything he holds dear. Then Madison finds herself ensnared in a dangerous coverup that threatens her very life.

When Mrs. Boldt passes away, Madison is left reeling—jobless and burdened by the weight of her perceived failures. In a world filled with uncertainty, can she summon the strength to move forward and confront her past? Will Emmett rise above his challenges to forge a future alongside the woman who has captured his heart?

Secrets of the Revolution by Megan Soja

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1774 – Massachusetts

The cause of liberty brought them together. Will it also tear them apart?

Hannah Pierce is determined to keep her father‘s apothecary shop running, despite his failing health, the heavy burden of her mother’s recent death, and the mysterious disappearance of her brother. She’ll do whatever it takes to preserve her family’s legacy, including joining a dangerous ring of patriot spies…and falling for a revolutionary printer with a brave heart.

William Abbott always keeps his promises. He vowed long ago to never abandon those in need like his father did. So when new British acts of Parliament threaten Boston and endanger his family, he throws himself into serving the Patriot cause, using his position at the printing office to gather and spread intelligence. But when his clandestine role in the newly formed spy ring causes him to cross paths with the apothecary’s beautiful daughter, he may find himself fighting for more than the cause.

As tensions in Boston reach a breaking point, Will and Hannah find their bond deepening even as the noose tightens around the spy ring. When promises and determination are not enough to protect the ones they love, they’ll need to trust God if they are to survive what is to come.

To Love a Beast by Karen Witemeyer

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1891  -Texas

Beauty & the Beast in 1800’s Texas.

Once known among New York’s elite as the American Adonis, Everett Griffin now lives as a recluse in the wilds of Texas. The treachery of a former admirer left his face and his spirit riddled with scars, so he hides himself away, his only companions a trio of trusted servants and an oversized dog. Locals whisper of the beastly man who lives in the gloomy manor outside of town and his tendency to attack anyone who dares approach. Everett relishes his fearsome reputation and uses it as a shield to guard his privacy. Until a young woman as stubborn as she is beautiful infiltrates his sanctum and lays siege to his defenses.

When an injury to her father jeopardizes the family’s book binding business, Callista Rosenfeld determines to fulfill the contract herself, and no insufferable client or woman-eating dog will deter her. Finding unlikely allies among Mr. Griffin’s staff, Callista secures her position and sets to work transforming the manor’s remarkable library. Her employer transforms as well, his ill-tempered growls subsiding to reveal a considerate, intellectual nature. Affection blooms as Callista and Everett discover hidden depths in each other, but the evil schemes of a vengeful hunter threaten to leave their love and their lives in tatters.

The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz

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The Lawyer and the Laundress

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1837 – Canada

Lawyer James Kinney isn’t looking for love, and laundress Sara O’Connor doesn’t want to be found. When their paths cross in a British colony on the brink of rebellion, a marriage of convenience may be their best hope of survival.

Widower James Kinney knows his precocious daughter, Evie, needs more than his lessons on law and logic, but Toronto offers few options. Classes with the neighbor children seem ideal until James discovers Evie is secretly spending her time with Sara O’Connor, a kind and mysteriously educated servant. For propriety’s sake, James forbids their friendship. But then Evie falls victim to the illness ravaging the city, and James must call upon Sara’s medical knowledge and her special bond with Evie to save his daughter’s life.

When Sara’s presence in his household threatens scandal, however, James offers an unexpected solution: become his wife, in name only, and help him raise Evie to be a proper young lady.

If Sara can ignore the sparks she feels when they’re together, his logical proposal could keep her secret secure forever. But soon, the forces of rebellion unravel their tidy arrangement. When James is accused of treason, Sara must find the courage to face a past that could save her husband’s life.

The Blacksmith’s Bride by Janis Jakes

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Mid 1800s – Arkansas

A Fresh Life Upended…

Abigail left her bounty-hunting days behind when she married Henry Boudreaux, a local blacksmith. Now, she’s a woman with three children and another on the way. While Henry is away selling his wares, a mudslide destroys their home and community.

She escapes with her children to another town, where she waits anxiously for her husband to join them.

As the Past Pursues…

An angry young man from her past sees her vulnerability as an opportunity to exact vengeance. Determined to protect her children, Abigail heads to Arkansas and the safety of her brother’ s ranch.

Henry tracks Abigail, even as the villain is hot on her trail. Will Henry get there first? Will Abigail be forced to return to a gunslinger’s life? Or, will forgiveness and faith pierce the heart of hatred and turn vengeance into virtue?

Call in the Canyons by Kathleen Denly

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1875 – California

The bandits who murdered her father are back, but can she trust the sheriff to protect her home and her heart?

Sheriff Heath Monroe believed the wrong man, and although California’s most notorious gang leader was eventually brought to justice, Heath’s error shattered the confidence of the people he serves. With reelection looming, Heath is desperate to prove his worth. So when he learns of a new threat to the citizens of California, he doesn’t hesitate to take action, even though he knows the job will endanger the lives of those he cares about—something he swore he’d never do again. Haunted by the ghosts of past mistakes and second-guessing every decision, Heath sets out to put an end to California’s most dangerous bandit gang, once and for all.

Virginia Baker works hard to keep her desert cattle ranch going, and even harder to keep all men off her land. When the bandits who murdered her father return to her valley, memories of a friendship cut tragically short drive her to work with the all-male posse pursuing the gang in search of justice. Despite her determination to remain guarded, Heath Monroe’s steadfast integrity and unexpected humility begin to crack her defenses. But can she rely on the widower leading them, or will his secrets confirm her belief that no man is to be trusted?

A Steadfast Heart by Lacy Williams and Martha Hutchens

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1893 – Wyoming

When his family legacy is on the line, rancher Drew McGraw becomes desperate for someone to tame and tutor his three children. Desperate enough to seek a mail-order bride. But when the wrong woman arrives on his doorstep, Drew balks.

Heiress Kaitlyn Montgomery runs straight from the scandal chasing her toward a fresh start on a secluded ranch. She strikes a bargain with Drew—a marriage convenient for both of them.

But the more Kaitlyn adapts to ranch life and forms a bond with Drew’s children and their enigmatic father, she realizes that this ranch is where she is meant to be. And then her past catches up with her…

These Lying Dreams by Emma Donovan

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1922 – England

A mysterious letter brought David Peregrine to the home of a reclusive client, former concert pianist Evelina Fairchild. But once he arrives, Evelina has only lies to tell, and her home seems less a refuge than a prison.

The more he investigates, the deeper he’s drawn into a web of illusions, secrets, and madness. If he can’t sort the truth from the lies soon, more than one life might be lost.

From the Valley We Rise by Elizabeth Musser

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1944 – France

Loyalty during Peril
In the heart of war-torn France, Isabelle Seauve’s resolve is tested after her father sacrifices his life to protect her involvement in the French Resistance. Heartbroken, Isabelle becomes more dedicated to hiding Jewish children in and near the village of Sisteron despite the growing danger when she discovers a traitor within the Resistance ranks.

Truth amid Deception
As the shadow of betrayal looms, Isabelle’s world collides with that of US Army Chaplain Peter Christensen, who carries emotional scars from his first position in Kentucky and his service in North Africa. Together, they face the brutal reality of war as the second D-Day–the Allied invasion of Provence–unfolds.

Bravery through Trial
Fifteen-year-old René Amblard narrowly escapes a devastating German attack that claims the lives of his mother and their fellow Maquis fighters. With a Jewish orphan girl at his side, René seeks out his cousin, Isabelle, for refuge while he contemplates revenge.

When the bombs of Operation Dragoon begin to fall, this unlikely group of heroes must find freedom in their souls before they can rebuild what has been destroyed.

Of Silver and Secrets by Michelle Griep

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1889 – England

Buried underneath are truths bent on keeping them apart. . . .

Eva Inman is haunted by guilt over her parents’ deaths while struggling to care for her blind sister and manage her family’s crumbling estate. With the tax deadline looming, Eva’s situation looks dire until an ancient silver ring is unearthed on the property. Despite superstitions warning against disturbing the supposedly cursed acres, Eva’s need for funds ignites her curiosity about the potential of finding more buried relics.

Cambridge professor Bram Webb must prove a legendary Christian Roman settlement exists, or he’ll risk exposing his uncle’s deteriorating memory and they’ll both lose their positions. Then Eva steps into his office with the prospect of an archaeological dig that might lead to the very evidence Bram requires–provided he and Eva can set aside painful memories of a time they would rather forget. As the dig forces the two to confront their pasts, the work becomes fraught with challenges that threaten Eva’s and Bram’s hopes, as well as the growing attraction between them.

A Faith Untamed by April Gardner

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587 BC – Israel

He breached her city, chained her king. Neither her faith nor her heart is as easily conquered.

Liora, once a noblewoman of Jerusalem, is now bound to General Nebuzaradan, the Butcher of Babylon, who captured her city and now strips the Temple bare of wealth and dignity. Though her future seems sealed, a rash vow he made to Yahweh keeps him at a distance.

Just when she believes the worst is past, a rebel from the hills seeks her out and an ambitious Babylonian prince arrives with designs for the Ark. While the rebel wants her aid and the prince wants her knowledge, Nebuzaradan simply wants her. As Jerusalem burns, Liora is thrust into the dangerous political games between prince and general, rebel and the people of her heart.

In a world of destruction and intrigue, Liora is once again a tool in the hands of power-hungry men—only her untamable faith in Yahweh will guide her through.

Sporting For Love by Candice Sue Patterson

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1898 – Maine

Juniper Blume has lost her father, her fortune, and her home. When a loan shark promises a solution for her to keep her lavish lifestyle, she accepts. When one of his men dupes them both, Juniper’s life becomes payment. To save herself, she flees Boston and travels as far as the meager coins in her purse will take her—Freeport, Maine.

Ford Connelly has made a name for himself, making the first waterproof hunting boot. His store, Connelly’s Hunting and Apparel, is booming and his catalog orders are growing monthly. On the cusp of a new century, more women are taking part in outdoor recreation than ever before, and he wants to lead the market by creating functional outdoor wear for women, too. When a beautiful woman stumbles into his store, claiming she’s an outdoor enthusiast and the perfect designer to create his vision, he hires her.

Though her talent for design exceeds his expectations, the more time Ford spends with Juniper, the more he suspects she knows nothing of the outdoors. She’s clearly running from trouble, and her vulnerability and captivating personality make him want to protect her. When their weekend outing in the woods with the Appalachian Mountain Club goes terribly wrong, Ford and Juniper must decide if the lives they’ve been seeking are what they truly want or if they’re willing to risk a little adventure.

A Flame of Hope by Beth Adams

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9th Century BC – Israel

Abital spends her days preparing rich fabrics and making fine gowns for Jezebel, the queen of Israel. However, she cannot ignore how the king and queen have broken Israel’s covenant with Yahweh and introduced the worship of Baal, Asherah, and other false idols. Even when a prophet named Elijah confronts the king and tells him Israel will be punished by a devastating drought for his wickedness, Ahab refuses to change his ways.

As the weeks go by and no rain falls, Abital watches as Queen Jezebel’s offerings to Baal become more and more desperate. When the queen issues a horrific decree, Abital can no longer stand by. She teams up with Obadiah, a palace official who is loyal to Yahweh, to save as many lives as possible from the queen’s rage.

Can Abital and Obadiah continue their good work for the One True God? Or will they be next to face the queen’s wrath?

A Slight Change of Plans by Denise M. Colby

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1870 – California

She believes she doesn’t matter

Jenny Millard’s hopes for security and stability as a schoolmarm out west are dashed when her schoolhouse closes, and no positions are available nearby. With only enough money for a one-way train fare, Jenny heads to her friend’s home, uncertain of her next step.

His scars have made him an unlovable outcast

Newcomer Ren Lyman prefers to keep to himself, hiding in the back of the blacksmith shop to avoid the stares at the scars left by a childhood accident. When he comes across a lost stranger, he’s surprised when she doesn’t recoil at his appearance and even more so at his eagerness to assist her.

As Jenny settles into the welcoming but small town of Washton, she can’t help but come across Ren, especially since his daily constitutional takes him along the same path. It doesn’t take long for them to form a connection that breaks down the walls erected by years of hurt. But when strange occurrences unsettle the townspeople, it seems their chance at happiness might be at risk.

Will Jenny and Ren discover that they’re enough—for God … and each other?

Shattered Peace by Julie McDonald Zander

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1918/Present – Washington

A forgotten diary. A century-old secret. A town still haunted by its past.

When former Navy Seabee Colleen Holmes inherits an old house in Centralia, Washington, she sees it as a chance to escape her own ghosts and start anew. But as she peels back layers of history within the home’s walls, she unearths long-buried secrets tied to a dark chapter in the town’s history.

Hidden behind crumbling plaster, a faded diary and a bundle of love letters unveil the struggles of a soldier trapped in the trenches of France and the heartbreak of those left waiting at home. Yet the diary’s brittle pages hold more than just longing—they bear witness to the explosive events of November 11, 1919, when a parade meant to celebrate peace erupted into violence and bloodshed.

As Colleen pieces together the tragic choices that shattered lives and fractured a town, she realizes history is never truly buried. The wounds of yesterday still shape today, and the past is not done with her yet.

Sarah by Shanna Hatfield

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1918 – Oregon

She desires his heart. He longs for her love. Can they find common ground when he returns forever altered by the war.

In a world turned upside down by World War I, all Sarah Richards desires is to love Brett Rawlings and build a future together. After graduating high school a year early, she’s ready to dive into her dreams of college and a home filled with laughter and love. But one impulsive decision threatens all her aspirations—as well as her relationship with Brett.

As the war rages on and men head off to fight, sixteen-year-old Brett reluctantly follows his twin brother, Ben, sneaking off to France to join the American Expeditionary Forces. As the months pass, Ben thrives amidst the chaos of battle, while Brett finds himself haunted by the girl he left behind and the uncertainty of his own heart. When Ben reveals a life-altering secret, the bond between the brothers is shattered, forcing Brett to grapple with betrayal as he faces the brutal realities of war.

Brett returns home a changed man, burdened with memories too heavy to bear, yet yearning to mend the fractures of the past. Will Sarah still be waiting for him, or have time and truth forged an unbridgeable chasm between them?

Find out in this heartfelt historical romance that weaves a tale of hope, grace, forgiveness, and sweet, enduring love.

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