Chivalry, Adventure, and Romance! Sir Walter Scott was one of the first authors to popularize this genre when he wrote Ivanhoe. Historical romance is about the adventure of living in a different time period. This was a time when chivalry and valor were important. It was when a man defended a woman’s honor at all costs. Suko’s Notebook wrote, “Is it just me, or are love stories set in the past more romantic than those set in the present day?” This is an Historical Romance Extravaganza.
One Last Dance: Felicity Brooks is a talented artist but her career is cut short when
her father passes away. Realizing the importance of family, she travels home to
care for her mother. When Felicity meets their new neighbor, a fine-looking
bachelor, she soon discovers that he is hiding his true identity. Nicholas
Adams is on a quest. But that is not all. When she finds out that someone is
after a valuable heirloom…a precious treasure that her father discovered in his
attic, her life takes a new turn.
“One thing that always
keeps me reading this author’s books is her characters; they are engaging,
funny and passionate. I especially liked Mr. Adams’ character as he was both
witty and charming with an air of mystery about him. I was impressed by
Felicity’s character. She was a strong woman who has seen some of the world.
From the moment they meet you can tell at some point sparks will fly, and they
will challenge each other’s perspectives on the problem at hand, which made
this book rather gripping. One Last Dance
kept me guessing until the end and left me wanting to read this book all over
again.” --Author Katrina Hart
Melinda and the Wild West: The Award Winning
Original Version: Melinda
Gamble wants to make a difference in the world. Without hesitation, she accepts
a job as a schoolteacher in the small town of Paris, Idaho. She has many
challenges such as trying to help a rebellious student, coming face-to-face
with a notorious bank robber, a vicious grizzly bear, and finding herself in a
terrible blizzard that leaves her clinging to her life. No matter the
trial that comes her way, she is ready to fight for what she believes in. But it’s a rugged rancher who challenges Melinda with the
one thing for which she was least prepared—love.
“From the first page I
was captivated by this book. I had to continue reading, rushing to turn the
page, I had to see what next adventure would catch up with Melinda. The plot is
interesting: mixing history with fiction, adventure with romance. It is a great
honor to highly recommend this book to readers of historical fictions and
romance. Ms Clarke, this is a piece to be proud of, well done!” --Debra Gaynor, Reader Views
Edith and the Mysterious Stranger: Edith is a nurse and has gone home
to assist her cousin who is “with child.” Edith has wonderful qualities but
never gives a man a second chance because her expectations are so high.
However, all that changes when a mysterious stranger starts writing to her. For
the first time, she gets to know a man's inner soul before making any harsh
judgments. Whoever he is, this man is a mystery and the best thing that has
ever happened to her. The question that puzzles her is whether or not he's as
wonderful in person as he is in his letters.
“Who wouldn’t like
letters from a mysterious secret admirer? And reading a story about one was
almost as good! Loved that storyline and how stories with other couples on
various stages of their love story were woven in. Great performance by a pro
reader who can even sing when needed!” --Author
Brooke Williams
Jenny’s Dream: Jenny has a dream, to escape her small
hometown and become a writer. She develops a friendship with a young farmer who
is new to the area and has secretly fallen in love with her. After she realizes
that her friend means more to her than she thought, she must now choose between
a career and romance. Which dream should she pursue? The only thing standing in
her way is an unpleasant memory, which has haunted her since childhood. She must
learn to forgive before she can choose which dream to follow. Meanwhile, a
legendary ten-foot grizzly is seen in the area and its boldness has frightened
the community.
“Jenny’s Dream tells a beautiful story that incorporates the
value of loyalty, love, family and forgiveness into it. I found myself greatly
enjoying the romances between Jenny’s parents and between Jenny and Will. I
also enjoyed how the author put real experiences, taken from her family, into
the plot. This is a great touch because it makes the story seem real. It is a
wholesome novel that will be able to be enjoyed by family members of all ages
who would enjoy a great historical romance. I think this series is destined to
be a classic.” --Review by Paige Lovitt,
Reader Views
Sarah’s Special Gift: Sarah is a beautiful and successful dance
teacher. She is deaf, but this does not stop her from living life to its
fullest. While visiting the Roberts family, David finds himself entranced with
this very special lady and ends up defending her honor. He finds that Sarah has
gone through many trials as she teaches him the importance of not dwelling on
the past and how to love life. Meanwhile, David learns about the legend of the
Bear Lake Monster and wonders why the community believes in such a thing. He is
determined to prove there is no Bear Lake Monster.
“This story really
resonated with me, having a daughter who used to dance with a professional
dance company as a student and who has partial hearing loss. Much like Sarah in
the story, my daughter endured much difficulty communicating with others for 10
years, yet she never experienced difficultly expressing herself in dance. As
she did with the other audiobooks in this series, Carolyn Kashner did an
admirable job narrating. She provided varying voices for all characters and
inflected just the right amount of emotion in all the right places. Bravo!” --Lil Miss Molly Reviews
Elena, Woman of Courage: The Roaring Twenties was a time of great change,
when women raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. When Elena Yeates
settles into a small western town as the newest doctor, a few problems arise.
The town is not ready for a female doctor, let alone one so strong and
independent. She must struggle against the prejudice to establish her new
practice. As she fights to prove herself, the town’s most eligible bachelor
finds it a challenge to see if he can win her heart.
“Clarke’s
books are enjoyable to read, and although they're wholesome, they're never
boring. Linda Weaver Clarke is outstanding at presenting the characters'
thoughts, especially when it comes to romance, and she captures the highs and
lows of romantic life rather adeptly. The author also pays close attention to
historical accuracy.” --Suko’s Notebook
PERIOD ADVENTURE ROMANCE
The Rebels of Cordovia: Centuries after the legendary Robin Hood, a
group of men and women find themselves fighting for the same cause. Robin’s
Rebels realize they must fight against the tyranny of a wicked king and help
the people survive this oppression. Set in the 1700s in the small country of
Cordovia, groups of rebels begin springing up, but its Robin’s Rebels who get
the attention of the king.
In this battle for
freedom, a tender love story begins to blossom. Daniel, a rogue and a leader of
the Freemen, doesn’t realize that the sweet feminine woman he has met and is
falling for happens to be the leader of Robin’s Rebels. Realizing the
importance of uniting all the rebel groups, Daniel tries to recruit Robin’s
Rebels but they refuse. Now he has to find a way to convince them. When he
finds out the leader is actually a woman, what will his reaction be?
“I so enjoyed this fun book! It has adventure, romance, mystery,
and action. No boring moments here. Placed back in the days of wicked and
oppressive kings, the rebels work together for the freedoms of the common
people. Will they succeed against the governing forces? The romance
is sweet and the action is plenty.” --Sunnie Reviews
The Highwayman of Cordovia: In the country of Cordovia, the people enjoy their
new-found liberty, but all is not well. A group of powerful men plan to take
over the small country and replace the leader with a king. With the help of a
bold highwayman and a young woman, they try to save their country from being
taken over by a power-hungry leader. As they strive to stop the Kingmen and
thwart their plans, Christine finds herself falling in love with Austin Knight.
The only problem with their relationship is that she thinks he is her knight in
shining armor instead of a highwayman. If she finds out his trade, what will
her reaction be? As a pastor’s daughter, will love override her values?
“Christine
doesn’t realize that the dreaded highwayman she loathes is actually Austin
Knight, the young man whom her affections have long been aimed. It sets up a
nice conflict that adds depth and fun to the ongoing political drama that plays
out. There
are plenty of twists and turns to hold your interest, while the overall read is
a simple pleasure that will provide a delightful escape into a world of dashing
heroes and brave heroines.” --Author Laurie L.C. Lewis
The Fox of Cordovia: In this swashbuckling romance, a sinister plot
has just been uncovered and its up to a former patriot and a young nurse to
discover who is behind it. Caroline is engaged to the future mayor of Laketown,
a man of influence and greatly respected. But all that changes when she
overhears a conspiracy behind closed doors. After being discovered, she runs
for her life. Caroline needs to report her findings, but whom can she trust?
When she asks Jesse Conover for help, the adventure begins.
“I loved this book. It is full of adventure, drama,
intrigue and suspense. We've got kidnapping plots, pirate ships, daring rescues
and romance. The author weaves an exciting tale and a sweet romance together in
a way that will appeal to all readers and is suitable from age 12 up.” --Inishowen Cailín, Just Book Talk
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