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Between the Clouds and the River: a novel by Dave Mason

Emotionally arresting and poignant… Mason’s latest is a captivating and emotionally resonant tale that weaves together personal narratives with historical events, offering a poignant exploration of memory, resilience, and the complexities of human connections. In the chaos of 1942, Bernhardt…
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The Chiddleigh Saga (2 book series) by Susan Frances

Intricately plotted, addictive, and atmospheric… Frances’s heartwarming two-part historical fiction series spans centuries, delving into the intricacies of both peasant and noble life on a secluded Devonshire estate. The first volume transports readers to 1330 as Lady Joan de Chiddleigh…
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The October That Changed Everything by Connie Lacy

Authentic, compelling… A stunner Set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, Lacy’s latest novel follows one woman’s journey as she navigates love, friendship, and personal challenges amidst the looming threat of nuclear war. Autumn of ’62.…
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Dread Tribunal of Last Resort: A Novel of the Civil War by Brian Kaufman

A poignant and utterly compelling exploration of the human condition… Kaufman’s latest work immerses readers in a moving exploration of loyalty, duty, and the human cost of war. Decker Brown, a proud young Virginian educated in Boston, had grand plans…
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Her Own War (Château de Verzat #3) by Debra Borchert

Impressive and deeply immersive; a magnificient historical tale…  Borchert’s latest installment in the Château de Verzat series is a meticulously researched historical tale that transports readers to the Loire Valley of France in the late 18th century. Imprisoned for defying…
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Because She Was Called: From Broken to Bold Book 2: A Novel of the Early Church by Elaine Ricker Kelly

Historically compelling, wholly engrossing; a page-turner. Set in AD 35-37, Kelly’s latest novel is a fascinating blend of historical accuracy, raw emotion, and spiritual enlightenment. After Stephen’s murder, Susannah finds refuge in Caesarea and struggles with matters of love versus…
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Then Came Four by Edward Izzi

A dark, timely tale of racial inequality, hatred, and violence. Izzi’s latest is a hard-edged crime drama that offers poignant insights into the enduring struggle for truth and redemption in an imperfect world. In the volatile year of 1964, Detroit…
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The Road to Moresco by Mark Jamilkowski

Extensive, ambitious, and gorgeously written… Jamilkowski’s latest novel tells a story of exploration, adversity, and the unwavering determination that arises when faced with the unrelenting obstacles of life.  Amidst the tumultuous political landscape of 19th century Italy, Francesca and Giuseppe…
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The Man With Sapphire Eyes by Larry Mellman

An intricately woven tale filled with thrilling escapades, cunning political schematics, and sizzling romance. As Mellman’s thrilling sequel unfolds, chaos looms over Nico as a nearby city silently prepares for an attack, sparking an all-out war. The once peaceful city…
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Cold Peace: A Novel of the Berlin Airlift, Part I by Helena Schrader PhD

Impressively researched and utterly compelling; a top-shelf historical fiction. Set in Berlin against the backdrop of rationing, widespread unemployment, and the looming Soviet threat, Schrader’s debut installment in the Bridge to Tomorrow trilogy follows the events leading up to the…
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Daughters of Green Mountain Gap by Teri M. Brown

Addictively readable… Brown’s latest takes readers on a journey through intricate family dynamics, fleeting moments of bliss, and enduring remorse. Maggie McCoury is a sought-after traditional healer in Green Mountain Gap. While many appreciate her abilities, daughter Carrie Ann resents…
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The Missing Puzzle Piece (A Dying Truth Exposed, Book Four) by Marcus Abston

Gripping, deeply moving, and historically compelling… In Abston’s latest, the fourth installment in A Dying Truth Exposed series, the Lighting-Strongman family must stick together during yet another unexpected challenge as they carry on Annabelle’s legacy. Desperate and distraught, the family…
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Lily of Lambton: A Prologue by Don Gutteridge

A gorgeous historical tale that memorabley blends human drama with realities of the time. Dazzling and impassioned, Gutteridge’s latest, a 100-pages long narrative that sets up the main story of a full-length historical novel, evokes history while taking readers on…
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Jack the Lad: Book One of the Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance by D.E. Ring

Gripping from start to finish… Ring melds history, politics, and spy craft into an enthralling story of valor and patriotism in his latest, the debut installment in the Scandalous Memoirs of General John Torrance series. 1880. Twenty-year-old Jack Torrance, an…
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My Place Among Them by J. Stanion

A poignant story of resilience and grit, as well as unnecessary prejudices and unexplainable tragedy… Set in the late nineteenth and the early twentieth-century in the Northern Plains, Stanion’s debut novel tells the story of a white teacher and his…
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The Bravest Soldiers (The Immense Sky Saga) by Elaine Schroller

A compelling story told with insight and understanding… Set against the backdrop of growing global disquiet and the war raging in Europe, Schroller’s second installment in The Immense Sky Saga unfurls her heroines’ stories in a languid and captivating style…
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Handler: The Martensen Chronicles – Book I by John Gerts

A gripping, hard-to-put-down historical tale… Gerts’s stunning debut installment in The Martensen Chronicles explores family, love, relationships, human resilience, and patriotism. 1798. Brilliant and smart, Martin Martensen is happy to start his work at the Ketelswarf Shipyard, but navigation holds…
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Dream City Dreaming by Cindy Angell Keeling

A rewarding take on second chances and self-discovery… A world trade fair transforms a young widow and her adolescent son’s life in Keeling’s immersive historical tale. 1893. Junaluska Lewis, a young widow, is content taking care of her aging father-in-law…
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Her Own Revolution: Château de Verzat Series, Book 2 by Debra BORCHERT

A spectacular historical drama… A reader’s delight. Set against the backdrop of the most violent phase of the French Revolution, Borchert’s second installment in the Château de Verzat Series features a complex examination of gender bias while exploring the horrors…
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A Persistent Echo by Brian Kaufman

Truly original and touching… A remarkable feat. An intriguing plot matches the well-developed, reflective leads in Kaufman’s remarkable latest novel. Rhome, Texas, 1897. Hundreds of UFO sightings are being reported all around the nation, one among those is spotted in…