Genres: Commercial Fiction, Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

Beyond the footlights, a new calling Philadelphia, 1949. For Thelma Kimber, dance isn’t just a passion; it’s the very thing that saved her, a triumph over a crippling childhood illness. She has fought for her place in the spotlight, but when a devastating diagnosis threatens to steal it all, she’s forced to confront a terrifying question: if she isn’t a dancer, who is she? As her dreams shatter, a bold new opportunity beckons. With a director’s intriguing offer and the unwavering support of her closest friends, Thelma steps onto a different kind of stage, discovering a surprising new talent and the true cost of independence. But the journey is fraught with obstacles. To build her new life, Thelma must learn to trust her instincts and redefine success on her own terms, even as it challenges her hard-won freedom. Shifting Stages is a powerful, emotional journey for fans of historical women's...

Genres: Commercial Fiction, Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+

In a season of miracles, could one little girl's greatest wish come true? December, 1941. America grapples with the aftermath of Pearl Harbor. For Ava's family, the approaching Christmas feels different, weighted with the absence of her son Toby, who has already enlisted. His departure casts a long shadow, particularly over his younger brother, George, who has never been separated from him. As her eldest son contributes to the war effort in the shipyards and her daughter Pearl contemplates her role in a nation at war, Ava witnesses the resilience of her other children: Thelma, determined to pursue her dreams, and little Grace, whose one wish is that they all spend one last Christmas together. Amidst the anxieties of wartime, Ava must hold onto the enduring power of family and the fragile hope that even in the darkest of times, miracles can still unfold.

Genres: Commercial Fiction, Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

Paris 1946. A city on its knees. A young woman with a dream. All her life, Pearl Kimber has yearned to live in Paris and write. With the long years of WWII over at last, she’s traded the familiar for the intoxicating allure of the City of Light. She has twelve months to make her dreams come true. Nothing can get in her way - not even love. But as she wanders the streets of a city still torn by conflict, Pearl discovers a new Paris—a city of hope and endless possibility. As she falls deeper in love with the city and its people, she’ll uncover a story as captivating as the city itself, a story only she can tell. Will Paris be the muse she’s always sought, or will the weight of the past be too heavy to bear? French Lessons is a standalone novel related to the Ava...

Genres: Historical Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

In a world of dark intrigue, one man risks everything to find the light and save the woman he loves. Will Hawkins has spent his life under the thumb of powerful men, but no more. He's finally carved out a comfortable existence for himself, working in Elizabeth's court for the esteemed Cecil and Walsingham. His future appears secure and full of potential, especially with his burgeoning love for the delightful Kit Rowan, his niece's governess. But Kit unknowingly harbors a dangerous secret, and when she comes under the watchful and unforgiving eye of Walsingham, Will's carefully constructed world begins to crumble. He's forced to make an agonizing choice: his future or the woman he loves. Desperate to save Kit from the spymaster's clutches, Will embarks on a perilous journey, navigating a web of deceit and political intrigue, and finds himself partnering with the last person he ever expected - his...

Genres: Commercial Fiction, Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book
Age Groups: 18+

Coming Home: The Ava & Claire Collection contains the text of the previously published Coming Apart, Coming Closer, and Coming Together, plus two bonus short stories not available elsewhere. ♥♥♥♥ Coming Apart No one knows you like a sister. Ava has always been poor, so she doesn't think the Great Depression will change anything. But when her mother dies and her coal miner husband loses his job, Ava's certainty falters. The last thing she needs is a letter from her estranged sister, asking for the impossible. Claire has everything she could ever want, except the child she promised her husband. When her sister's life falls apart, she reaches out to help - and finds the missing piece of her own marriage. With everything at stake, Ava must choose: give up one child to save the rest or keep the family together and risk losing it all? Coming Closer It’s hard...

Genres: Commercial Fiction, Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

Every marriage is different. And family is more than blood. Ava and Claire have moved on from the traumatic events of 1934 - while Ava has decided at last to marry patient Max Byrne and allow love back into her life, Claire and her husband have gone to France to repair their relationship. Harry encounters an old friend in Paris and offers to assist two Jewish refugees trying to flee a continent on the verge of war. Back in Philadelphia, Ava navigates the challenges of being a doctor’s wife while maintaining her independence. When Max becomes involved with recent refugees coming to his clinic, their lives intertwine with Harry Warriner's larger project. In a time of tremendous upheaval, can the sisters find the strength to embrace the ever-changing relationships of marriage and family? Ava and Claire will discover that love and family can transcend blood and that true courage is...

Genres: Commercial Fiction, Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

It’s hard to leave the past behind. Recently widowed Ava has moved to Philadelphia, determined to start over. With her children and blossoming career as a dressmaker taking up all her time, she’s not ready for charming, persistent Max Byrne, even if he is a family friend and her daughter’s doctor. But he shows up at every turn, making it impossible for Ava to ignore him – and worse yet, she’s not sure she wants to. Claire is torn between pride in her sister’s self-reliance and finding a way to pay back the debt she owes her. When an unexpected meeting in Washington DC gives Claire the chance to make change on an even larger scale, she jumps at the opportunity - abandoning her family duties in pursuit of good works. The sisters find themselves on opposite sides: while Claire neglects her family for greater causes, Ava considers sacrificing everything...

Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+

A woman who's lost everything. Her sister, who has everything. And the baby who means everything - to both of them. Ava has always been poor, so she doesn't think the Great Depression will change anything. But when her mother dies and her coal miner husband loses his job, Ava's certainty falters. The last thing she needs is a letter from her estranged sister, asking for the impossible. Claire has everything she could ever want, except the child she promised her husband. When her sister's life falls apart, she reaches out to help - and finds the missing piece of her own marriage. With everything at stake, Ava must choose: give up one child to save the rest or keep her family together and risk losing everything? If you like strong, resourceful women, well-developed historical themes, and heartfelt family drama, then Coming Apart is your next rainy-day read.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Tudor England with this four-book collection. Witness the rise and fall of dynasties, navigate the treacherous waters of court politics, and discover the enduring power of love against all odds. The Tudor Court Omnibus contains the text of the previously published Songbird, A Wider World, Lady, in Waiting, and The Son in Shadow. ★★★ Songbird transports you to the opulent yet dangerous court of Henry VIII. Young Bess, blessed with a celestial voice, rises from obscurity to become the king's favored minstrel. But amidst the grandeur and intrigue, she faces a constant threat: one wrong note could cost her everything. Can she find true love and a voice of her own in the gilded cage of the court? In A Wider World, a man on the brink of execution faces the ultimate test: revealing the secrets of his...

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

In the glittering world of the Elizabethan court, one woman must navigate a marriage of convenience and chart her own path to happiness. Margaery Preston, a young woman with more spirit than propriety, finds herself unexpectedly married to Robin Lewis, an emotionally distant man much older than herself. Their impulsive union throws them into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions and hidden agendas - with little time for romance. Margaery, treated like a child by all around her, longs to be seen as more than just a wife and a servant to the queen, but she feels isolated and lost amidst the opulent halls and masked conversations of the court. Robin, consumed by his own ambitions and secrets, seems oblivious to her struggles. As Margaery navigates the treacherous waters of court life, she must learn to trust her own instincts, forge her own alliances, and confront the secrets that threaten to...

Genres: Historical Fiction, LGBTQ+, Literary Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Facing execution, a man's only weapon is the truth. Robin Lewis returns to England after five years in exile, only to be arrested and condemned as a heretic by the ailing Queen Mary. With the shadow of the Tower of London looming, he makes a desperate gamble: to share his life story with his captor, hoping to find mercy before his time runs out. As he tells his tale, we journey with Robin through the tumultuous reigns of three Tudor monarchs from the turbulent final years of Henry VIII, where the Reformation cracks the foundation of the English church, though continued reform under Edward VI's brief reign, to the brutal policies of Queen Mary, where religious persecution reaches its peak. Robin's life unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, religious upheaval, and poignant personal struggles as he transforms from a devout young man raised in the monasteries to a disillusioned...

Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback, Large print
Age Groups: 18+

Can a girl come from nothing and rise to the heart of the Tudor court? Ten-year-old Bess possesses a glorious voice, but in a world of poverty and hardship, singing is nothing more than a frivolous luxury. When her father sells her to the king of England, she leaves behind everything she’s ever known and enters a world of opulence and music. Bess flourishes at court, building a new family and becoming the king's favorite minstrel, his "Songbird." As she comes of age, she witnesses firsthand the fragility of life in a world where every corner holds a secret and every smile could mask betrayal. Even the king isn't safe. When Bess becomes entangled with a young Anne Boleyn, she is drawn into a world beyond the confines of her position. She craves freedom, love, and the chance to be her own person. But is she strong enough to break...