This new Historical
Romance series is set in the 1800s. Each story has a mystery to solve and
each book is family friendly. I have just released a new book in this series,
which takes place in 1839 in the United States. This was a time of turmoil for
many, especially for those who supported the abolitionist movement.
In A Pleasant Rivalry, Angelica
Davis is surprised when she finds out that an old school chum has returned to
Willow Valley to take over his grandfather’s business. Since she writes
articles for the Chronicle and Simon Morgan owns the Willow Valley News, they
just happen to be rivals. The competition is on. Who will be the first to
discover the identity of the jewel thief or the arsonist? Will it be Angelica
or Simon? Gradually the feelings she once had for him return as they both
search for the same stories. To her surprise, Angelica realizes she is losing
her heart to her rival.
Sunnie Reviews wrote: “I
loved this book! It was a great historical read and full of surprises.
I totally didn't expect what happened… to happen. The time period was an
interesting one and I love how the author intertwines historical events into
the story. It was a new and refreshing tale.”
You will learn about the Trail
of Tears, the abolitionist movement that began in Illinois, the refugees that
were kicked out of Missouri, and you will fall in love all over again as you
see two classmates bond in a pleasant
rivalry.
It has been thirteen
years since Angelica saw her classmate. He left at the age of seventeen to join
the Navy. Now he’s back to run his grandfather’s newspaper business. With Simon
running the Willow Valley News and Angelica writing articles for the Chronicle,
the competition is on. Who will get the story first? Angelica or her rival?
"What a delightful story! Clarke's characters just get better and better. They have always seemed like real people... partly, I guess, because many of them are. I loved how everything dove-tailed in this story. It flowed so perfectly." --Linda Badurek
"What a delightful story! Clarke's characters just get better and better. They have always seemed like real people... partly, I guess, because many of them are. I loved how everything dove-tailed in this story. It flowed so perfectly." --Linda Badurek
Since this is book three in the series, you will meet a few of those from previous stories. You will see Nicholas and Felicity from book one and Emmeline and Lucas from book two. They were beloved characters that snuck back into this story and are even more enchanting. They add a bit of fun to this story.
The first book in the
Willow Valley series is One Last Dance.
Felicity Brooks is an artist but her career is cut short when
her father passes away. 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 had discovered in
his attic, her life takes a new turn.
“One Last Dance is a historical romance
with a mystery to add to the tale. Felicity has always been a strong and
independent woman. Amongst mystery, loss, paintings, and a career, she is going
to have to decide if love has a place in her heart.” --Author Anna Del C Dye
The second book in the
Willow Valley series is Angel’s Serenade.
Emmeline
Scott is raising her sister’s two children and is surprised when she finds out
the new doctor in town is helping her nephew adapt to his surroundings. It is
not easy to be uprooted and have to start a new life. As Emmeline gets to know
the charming doctor, Lucas Golden, they become intrigued by her neighbor’s
mysterious behavior. Will they discover his secret? And who is the leader of
the River Pirates, who is causing so much havoc?
“Clarke
has created a sweet romance that will warm the heart, and it’s wrapped up in
fascinating yesteryear details of courting, medical practice and river pirates.
I highly recommend the book to those who enjoy sweet romance with a bit of
mystery.” –Author Gail Pallotta
Linda’s Website: www.lindaweaverclarke.com
My Book Blog: https://lindaweaverclarke.wordpress.com
A Pleasant Rivalry is
available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z49N2LJ
Angel’s Serenade is available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RV79LDN
About Author:
Linda Weaver Clarke was
raised among the Rocky Mountains of southern Idaho and now lives among the red
hills of southern Utah. She is the author of Historical Romance, Cozy Mysteries,
Swashbuckling Romance, a Children’s Book, and Nonfiction. Linda teaches a class
about writing your family history that is free to the public at the Family
Search Center in Southern Utah. She is also a missionary at the Family Search
Center where she helps people find their ancestors so they can learn about
their heritage.
