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Northern Narratives is once again taking you back to Juneau, Alaska, the gateway to the Alaskan gold rush, in Book #2 of the series, Tall Tales of Alaska, Alaska: Juneau: A Quaint Alaska Town with a Gold Mining Problem. In this set of stories, you’ll be whisked away to the capital of Alaska when it was still an American territory.

Florian wants a quiet Christmas. Everett wants to share his Christmas love with the world. Whose wish will come true? Florian hides his true desires behind a mask of propriety - except with Everett. Their secret love is the center of his world. Safe in his secluded garden, they share stolen kisses and passionate nights. But the little world he’s built is about to turn upside-down as he tries to avoid the treacherous waters of society's expectations. Everett longs to attend the Yuletide festivities with Florian. And, despite the passion that ignites between them whenever they’re alone, ...

A world traveler and adventurer, L. Ron Hubbard was a keen observer and astute researcher and imbued his fiction with authentic characters, local color and real-life adventure. Whether sailing the high seas with Lord Nelson’s fleet, digging in a scorching desert for Alexander’s treasure, or ducking bullets across war-torn China, these stories will carry you on adventure to other times and places.

Two wounded souls discover a chance at love and redemption in this classic story of switched at birth and marriage of convenience along the Oregon Trail. When a tragedy claims Jeremiah's beloved wife, he is left to care for their newborn daughter, Sarah, alone. Overwhelmed by the demands of farming and fatherhood, Jeremiah reluctantly places Sarah in an orphanage, promising to return for her. Little does he know that fate has a surprising twist in store. Katherine endures the loveless marriage with an older man. But when she gives birth to a daughter, her husband heartlessly tears the baby ...

When scandal threatens to destroy everything, how far will Elizabeth go to protect those she loves? Elizabeth Bennet's world is turned upside down when a tragic accident at Hunsford Parsonage leaves her at the mercy of the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. Blackmailed into accepting his proposal to avoid scandal, Elizabeth soon discovers that her new fiancé's desires run far deeper and darker than she ever imagined. As she navigates the treacherous waters of high society and her own conflicting emotions, Elizabeth must learn to play the game of deception and desire. With every touch, every whispered ...

In this sweet, Pride and Prejudice-inspired, novella-length romance, William Darcy has finally torn himself away from work to join his sister at their vacation house in the Florida Keys. There, he meets his sister's new friend, Elizabeth Bennet, the housesitter staying next door.

In News from Heaven, Jennifer Haigh—bestselling author of Faith and The Condition—returns to the territory of her acclaimed novel Baker Towers with a collection of short stories set in and around the fictionalized coal-mining town of Bakerton, Pennsylvania. Exploring themes of restlessness...

Abducted and facing ruin, can Elizabeth's wits save her from a dastardly plot? And will Mr. Darcy find her in time? When a false friend tricks Elizabeth, she is abducted by carriage from Meryton and carried hours away to a bawdy house. If Mr. Darcy does not rescue and pay her ransom, she will be sold to the highest bidder. Elizabeth must depend on her wits to survive. But the clock is ticking. Will Mr. Darcy choose to risk his life for the woman he secretly loves but who despises him? And if so, can he rescue her before it's too late? This 40,000 word steamy Pride and Prejudice variation ...

This epic historical adventure, rich with Norse mythology and vivid seafaring detail, captures the unyielding spirit of exploration in a time when the world’s edge was just a sail away. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Vikings, The Viking Voyage is a saga of blood, bonds, and the birth of a legend.

Looking for a great read? Look no further! Dive into the 10 Books Western Romance Clean Sweet 2 Complete Series Box Set, filled with independent women, heartwarming romance, and thrilling adventures! This collection features works from Three bestselling authors - Katie Wyatt, Kat Carson, and Ada Oakley - of historical Christian Western mail-order bride stories. Meet strong-willed heroines determined to carve their own paths and experience sweet, satisfying romances filled with unexpected twists and heart-pounding adventures. From small frontier towns to sprawling ranches, these stories will...

Valentine Welburn has grown accustomed to her freedom in Calcutta. So when she reaches the gray shores of England to debut in her first London Season, she is irked by the conventions of high society. With her irrepressible spirit, unusual beauty, and a large fortune, the stage is set for gossip. Scandal and intrigue ensue when two men - the distinguished Lord Marbeck and the dashing, dangerous Sir Richard Brindley - appear on the scene.

This is the story of The Cursed Galleon, a strange artifact kept at the oldest pub in England. A swashbuckling adventure story of mystery, love and tragedy.

A departure from London’s normal tales of the frozen North, all of these tales take place in the islands of Hawaii. The tales deal with racial issues, family relationships, leprosy quarantines, missionaries, and the diverse people who make their homes on the beautiful Hawaiian islands. London traveled to Hawaii in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including an eight-month stay shortly before he died in 1916. He had a fondness for the islands that is apparent in the rich descriptions in these tales.

Since returning from the peninsular wars, Michael Waterstone has learned to live within restricted boundaries and taught himself not to yearn for what he can never have. Fortunately for him, ex-courtesan Angelique Delisle is no respecter of boundaries of any kind, and offers him a provocative Christmas wager that might change his life forever.

Sins, Tragedies, and Other Things That Make Us Human is a collection of five thought-provoking short stories that blend historical fiction, dark humor, and contemporary drama.

When dark fairy magic meets Regency romance, no bargain comes without a price. In the woods bordering Pemberley, Elizabeth Bennet strays from the well-worn path and into a fairy ring where an otherworldly gentleman offers to guide her home. But this is no ordinary nobleman - it's a dangerous fae with sinister designs, and Elizabeth soon finds herself ensnared in its magical trap. Mr. Darcy arrives just in time to witness Elizabeth's enchantment, but saving her will require more than his wealth or social standing. The malevolent fairy demands a steep price for her freedom - one that will ...

Tim Beckdolt, rangy and self-reliant, is as American as the frontier itself. But after spending eight treacherous months digging $175,000 in gold out of Desperation Peak - all he has left is desperation. Two sadistic strangers have taken his gold, and now they want to take his life. He's on the run - the target of a Devil’s Manhunt.

Ireland Trilogy brings together three speculative short stories that explore how power, hunger, and debt have shaped Ireland across centuries. Perhaps A Few is set on the eve of the Great Famine of 1845 to 1849, where quiet decisions and distant authorities set disaster in motion. Troika moves to the bleak 1930s, a nation caught between ideology, poverty, and forces far beyond its control. Blitzkrieg Ireland 2016 imagines a near future crisis during the centenary of the Easter Rising, when economic dependence once again threatens national sovereignty. These are not historical retellings, ...

Jasmine thought her troubles would end when she escaped from being forced to marry an older man with evil intent. She never dreamed she would end up dressed like a boy, stowed away on a wagon train. To make matters worse, the man whose wagon she had hidden in, found women to be irritating with their constant chatter, and they certainly couldn’t be trusted. He wasn’t happy at all when he found out he had an uninvited guest. Only going as far as St. Louis, Jasmine would make a temporary life for herself with the Williams sisters, working in their home and in their matchmaking agency, ...

A security cage in a rowdy, aged hotel—a desk clerk who’s seen better days—and a desperate woman out of choices. Hawk spends his nights in the security cage of a seedy hotel, while Ashley Adams spends her days on the road as a traveling saleslady, driving hundreds of miles between sewing machine dealerships. When she hits the city and finds no hotel vacancies, she has only one choice: take one of Hawk’s rooms. What can these two people from different walks of life possibly find they have in common? The Cage, like all of the short stories in the ‘80s Tales of a Traveling Saleslady ...