Recent Historical Fiction Releases

Upcoming -- January - March 2006

October - December 2005

January - March 2005

Child of the Mist (These Highland Hills #1), by Kathleen Morgan

Dream of Freedom #1, by Michael Phillips

Gods and Kings, by Lynn Austin

The Heart of Thornton Creek (The Queensland Chronicles #1), by Bonnie Leon

The Hope Within (Heirs of Montana), by Tracie Peterson

Marina (Heirs of Anton), by Susan K. Downs and Susan May Warren

Moonlight on the Mill Pond (Tucker Mills Trilogy), by Lori Wick

Opal (Dakotah Treasures #3), by Lauraine Snelling

Spring of My Love (Silver Hills Trilogy), by Ginny Aiken

The Virtuous Woman (House of Winslow), by Gilbert Morris

For Young Readers:
Heart of Courage (Viking Quest #4), by Lois Walfrid Johnson
Carrie's Courage: Battling The Powers Of Bigotry (Sisters in Time), by Norma Jean Lutz
Elise The Actress: Climax Of The Civil War (Sisters in Time), by Norma Jean Lutz
Jennie's War: The Home Front In WWII (Sisters in Time), by Bonnie Hinman
Maggie's Dare: The Great Awakening (Sisters in Time), by Norma Jean Lutz
Maureen The Detective: The Age Of Immigration (Sisters in Time), by Veda Boyd Jones - -

July - September 2004

	He Who Lifts the Skies (Genesis Trilogy) Kacy Barnett-Gramckow
	The Heart Remembers (Frontier Doctor Trilogy, #3) Al Lacy, JoAnna Lacy This final book in the Frontier Doctor trilogy continues the story of Dane and Tharyn Logan, husband and wife medical team serving a mining community west of Denver. While caring for the physical ailments of the residents of this frontier town, the Logans also minister to their spiritual needs. And Dane has the joy of leading a Ute Indian chief and his family to faith in Christ. Dane's biggest challenge comes, however, when the stagecoach he's riding crashes down a ravine. Dane survives, but loses his memory. ...
	Innocent Libertine (Heirs of Acadia, #2) T.Davis Bunn, Isabella Bunn The impulsive young American Abigail Aldridge becomes increasingly outraged by the chasm between her Christian ideals and the plight of the poor. A well-intentioned social outreach puts her right in the middle of disaster, which turns into a scandal, and soon she is on a ship headed back to America. The broad expanse of the American landscape and an encounter with a brilliant young scholar open Abbie’s heart to a new understanding of her divine destiny.
	To Dream Anew (Heirs of Montana, #3) Tracie Peterson Though the Diamond V ranch is flourishing and their own family growing, Dianne and Cole Selby find their hard-earned success threatened as a band of Indians on the warpath inch closer to the valley they call home. When a new family settles in the area with ambitions to establish an empire in Montana, it quickly becomes apparent that they will stop at nothing to uproot Dianne's family from the land they’ve nourished and come to love.
	Watchers on the Hill (Pine Ridge Portraits, #2) Stephanie Grace Whitson Readers will be charmed and inspired by the story of Charlotte Valentine, who, in her earlier years was a flirtatious young beauty in search of an army officer to marry. But the passage of years has made Charlotte a different woman, one in desperate need of a safe haven. Her return to Fort Robinson, Nebraska, brings one surprise after another, including the appearance of two former beaus. Trusting God to heal the wounds of her past and being able to move forward in faith become the greatest challenges Charlotte has ever had to face.

April - June 2004

	Above All Earthly Powers (Songs in the Night, #3) Jack Cavanaugh Following World War II, little has changed in Berlin. The Swastika has been replaced by the Hammer and Sickle, the soldiers by secret police, but a life of daily oppression and fear remains. Inspired by the memory of Joseph Schumacher, his widow forms a contentious coalition to sneak six disabled young people over the Berlin Wall, out of Communist East Germany, and on to either freedom or capture.
	Beloved Physician Al Lacy, Joanna Lacy Dane and Tharyn Logan, back from their honeymoon, take over a medical practice in Central City and join the church there. It's not long before Dane establishes a name for himself. After he risks his life to rescue the mayor of Central City, who has been shot by an angry gunman, the townspeople officially dub Dane the "beloved physician of Central City." Nurse Tharyn faces a challenge of her own when her dear friend Melinda is captured by the local band of renegade Utes. Melinda's friends and fiance don't know any better than to give her up for dead...
	The Moon by Night (Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance, #2) Gilbert and Lynn Morris Cheney and Shiloh Irons-Winslow return to New York from their honeymoon and enthusiastically begin work—Shiloh at Winslow Brothers Shipping and Cheney in her medical career. But their tranquility is shattered when Cheney discovers that a young doctor she hired as an assistant hides a scandal in his past and possibly murder in his heart! Danger and plot twists abound as the Morrises pen yet another thrilling chapter in the continuing saga of the much-loved Cheney and Shiloh.
	The Narrow Door at Colditz Robert Wise In the brooding medieval castle of Colditz located near the German border with Czechoslovakia, Allied prisoners of the Second World War devised every method of escape from twisting tunnels to an improvised glider flight from the dreaded Nazi-held castle. In 1942, only Sergeant Tony Irving and five Allied accomplices discovered how to march through the narrow door and escape. Acting with faith and patriotism, the Allied soldiers break out and run toward Switzerland.
	Pearl (Dakotah Treasures, #2) Lauraine Snelling Author Lauraine Snelling takes readers further forward in Ruby Torvald’s story as Dove House becomes a well-known establishment. Ruby plays matchmaker between the lovely but hidden Pearl and the carpenter Soren, who longs to uncover the beauty in Pearl that seems to be damaged by a tragic childhood. Ruby’s own heart is torn by loyalty to the major and a surprising new suitor. But when a disaster threatens their future, will these jewels of the prairie be forced to abandon their dreams for the security of the east?
	The Priest: A Novella Francine Rivers The Priest is the first book in a new companion series to A Lineage of Grace. Each novella peers into the life of one of five biblical men (such as Aaron, Jonathan, Barnabus) who stood behind the great heroes of faith. In The Priest you'll meet Moses' brother Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. How will Aaron support Moses while he struggles with being satisfied with God's plan for his own life? Be inspired by how this seemingly secondary character plays a key role in supporting his leader and impacting the faith for eternity.
	The Royal Handmaid (House of Winslow, #29) Morris, Gilbert Wealthy Rena Matthews feels called to take the gospel to the South Sea islanders. She gathers volunteers to go with her—all from the upper strata of society. When rough-looking Travis Winslow volunteers, Rena wants to refuse him, but her father insists she take him along. They set out in her father’s yacht, but a storm drives them hundreds of miles off course and into a reef on a deserted island. Will they ever make it to the mission field? Or will God bring the mission field to them?
	The Sacrifice (Abram's Daughters, #3) Beverly Lewis This powerful family saga features four Amish courting-age sisters growing up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania, beginning in the 1940s. Life in Gobbler’s Knob was all Leah Ebersol ever wanted until her older sister Sadie abandoned faith and family, leaving Leah no choice but to believe the worst, that Sadie—and her own beloved Jonas—had betrayed her. Now, two years later, Leah still misses both Sadie and Jonas keenly. Because of her sister’s shunning, she cannot contact either of them but hears through the grapevine that they are married. ... How will this family in turmoil find peace?
	A Tapestry of Hope (Lights of Lowell, #1) Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller Tapestry of Hope weaves together the heartrending and hope-building stories of two young women. Jasmine Wainwright is the sheltered daughter of a Mississippi plantation owner. When her father strikes a deal to sell his cotton to Lowell mills through businessman Bradley Houston, he throws an arranged marriage with Jasmine into the bargain. Kiara O’Neill and her brother escape starvation in Ireland by traveling to America as Bradley Houston’s indentured servants. But Bradley has more in mind for Kiara than she wants to imagine. Both women suffer in the home of this unloving husband and merciless master. Will God somehow bring hope to their lives?
	Together Is All We Need (Shenandoah Sisters, #4) Phillips, Michael For over a year, Mayme—a former slave—and Katie have lived together on Katie’s plantation, hiding the fact that they are orphans of war to avoid being separated. Together they have sheltered others and battled threats of foreclosure, theft, and deadly danger. But now the girls face what seems like the certain end of their scheme. A hard-nosed relative of Katie’s father discovers—and exposes—their secret. He claims Rosewood as his own and forces Mayme and the other blacks to leave. Katie decides she must leave as well. Is this the end of their way of life? Will the girls ever be together again?

January - March 2004

The Color of Your Skin Ain't the Color of Your Heart (Shenandoah Sisters, #3) Michael Phillips Katie, the daughter of a plantation owner, and Mayme, the daughter of a slave, find themselves with only each other after the Civil War. They devise a scheme to keep Katie’s plantation going, disguising the fact they are all alone. Now in book three, the girls face new threats to their security. A long-lost uncle appears and then disappears as suddenly, taking their secret with them. Then a flood threatens to destroy the remaining cotton crop they need to save the plantation from foreclosure. Filled with fascinating period details, challenging questions of faith, and heartwarming friendship, this series has all the elements historical fiction fans love.

God's Handmaiden Gilbert Morris A historical and romantic adventure woven around the story of Florence Nightingale Gervase Howard is in her mid-teens when her working-class mother dies and she must go to live with relatives in service to a wealthy, noble family, outside of London. While learning various jobs, she is drawn to the eldest son, Davis. Her fascination with him grows deeper, but more hopeless, since the two are separated not just by class, but also by Davis’s love for Roberta.

Land of My Heart (Heirs of Montana, #1) Tracie Peterson Adventurers, families, outlaws...all driven west in the 1860s by a longing for endless blue sky along with wild and wide-open spaces. Tracie Peterson, from her own Montana home, paints an unforgettable portrait of this rich, rugged landscape, populated by strong and spirited characters. When Dianne Chadwick urges her family to move west to her uncle’s ranch in the Montana Territory, she has no idea that her new life in the rugged frontier—and even within her uncle’s home—will not be the idyllic adventure she expects. But first she has to survive the arduous wagon journey with the help of guide Cole Selby, whose heart seems to be as hard as the mountains he loves.

Leading Lady (Tales of London, #3) Lawana Blackwell Book 3 of Tales of London is set in the fascinating world of the London theatre at the close of the nineteenth century. Wardrobe mistress Bethia Rayborn incites the wrath of Muriel Pearce Holt, the new leading lady at London’s Royal Court Theatre. Muriel plots revenge, but in scheming to steal Bethia’s true love, she may lose the truest love she has ever known.

Patience (Brides of the West, #6) Lori Copeland In the continuing story of mail-order brides in the successful Brides of the West series, Patience is abducted in a case of mistaken identity. But everything changes when she escapes her kidnapper and stumbles onto a gold mine. Can Patience make her fortune without losing her heart to Sheriff Jay Longer? Copeland's readers will delight in this rollicking story of romance and danger.

The Second Touch (A.D. Chronicles, #2) Bodie and Brock Thoene Be transported once again to the dark and tumultuous times of first-century Jerusalem. Return to the story of Peniel, the no-longer-blind beggar who still longs for the connection of home and family. Meet new characters like Lily, Cantor, and Rabbi Ahava, who hold on to hope in spite of their devastating affliction of leprosy. This book's rich and vibrant imagery will draw readers down the path to discover that we all need Yeshua's touch not only on our bodies but on our souls.

The Shining Badge (House of Winslow, #31) Gilbert Morris Jennifer Winslow had known only the finest life had to offer—until her family lost everything in the crash of '29. Moving from New York to a small farm in Georgia, Jenny struggles to adapt to her tough new life. Then, through a startling series of events, she finds herself running for County Sheriff. Jenny soon discovers she has fierce enemies among the local moonshiners, gangsters, and even the citizens themselves, who scoff at the idea of a female sheriff.

The Solitary Envoy (Heirs of Acadia, #1) T. Davis Bunn Book 1 of Heirs of Acadia, continuing the story told in the bestselling Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn Song of Acadia series. Erica Langston's comfortable home and loving family living near Washington, D.C., carry no outward hint of the sorrows and fears faced by her Acadian forebears, but she will soon discover that similar determination and fortitude will be required of her. ... Arriving in London at the home of the United States ambassador, Erica is gradually immersed in a secret mission that brings her face-to-face with her most feared and reviled enemy. She discovers that Gereth Powers is part of a group of Christian activists headed up by William Wilberforce himself.

Stones of My Accusers Tracy Groot A captivating stand-alone sequel to The Brother's Keeper, Stones of my Accusers reveals the transforming difference Christ's mercy makes through the lives of several compelling characters. Joab and Jorah are each traveling separately to find a prostitute named Rivkah and inform her of her son Nathanael's death. Joab has been commissioned to take Nathanael's words to Rivkah ("Tell her, No stones."). Jorah, a sister of Jesus, secretly plans to get revenge on Rivkah. Through the story of the stones and the sacrifice of a Roman official, each characters life is forever impacted by the amazing mercy of God.

October - December 2003

Consuming Fire Kathleen Morgan Set in the Scottish Highlands in 1694, this epic novel tells the gripping story of one woman's struggle to find true freedom and love. Deceived by her father and betrayed by the man she loved, Maggie Robertson must turn to God for refuge. With the help of neighboring clan chief Adam Campbell, Maggie must work against the odds and ultimately find that true love, peace, and safety can be found only in God.

Fire by Night (Refiner's Fire, #2) Lynn Austin The drama of the Civil War unfolds through the eyes of two very different Northern girls. Lovely Julia Hoffman has always enjoyed the carefree life of her well-to-do family, but when she fails to attract the attention of Rev. Nathaniel Greene, a fierce abolitionist, she determines to bring meaning to her empty and shallow existence. When she becomes a Union nurse, her eyes are opened to the realities of war and suffering.

Out of Time (JD Stanton Mysteries) Alton Gansky There is no sun, no moon or stars, no way to take a bearing. Electrical appliances fail. The diesel engine is sullen and unresponsive. And then, out of the mist, a ship slowly appears—H.M.S. Archer, a pre-WWI Dreadnought. A ship missing since 1913. The antique vessel holds disturbing surprises: a ghostly crew, evidence of a mass murder, and a thousand questions.

Secrets on the Wind (Pine Ridge Portraits, #1) Stephanie Grace Whitson The Pine Ridge Portraits series opens as two soldiers discover a desperate woman hidden in a cellar, then take her back with them to their U.S. Army post at Fort Robinson. The painful secrets surrounding Laina Gray and her seeming indiffernce toward those who try to help her will touch readers deeply as her journey to faith unfolds.

Silent Star Tracie Peterson In the 1940s, the small Pennsylvania town of Haven is rather subdued with their young men facing battles in far-away Europe. Young Andy Gilbert, burdened with his job of delivering telegrams bringing the news of those missing or killed in action, faces the coming holidays with dread and discouragement. With each new message he must deliver- met by screaming mothers, grief-stricken wives, and weeping families--he longs to join the ranks of the numbered dead.

These Tangled Threads (Bells of Lowell, #3) Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller Timid yet alluring Daughtie Winfield finds herself in a precarious position when the new doctor casts his favor upon her. Though flattered by his attention, she is drawn to Liam Donohue, a local Irish artisan. As Daughtie and Liam work together to help runaway slaves, their friendship blossoms. But her work in the mills is threatened when a downturn in profits causes the Associates to decrease wages—resulting in plans for a strike.

Towards the Sunrise (Daughters of Fortune, #3) Judith Pella In the summer of 1942, on three different continents, the daughters of newspaper tycoon Keagan Hayes are caught in chaos within and without. Though all have come to a personal faith, they are thrown into physical and emotional trauma that severely tests that faith. In Los Angeles, Jackie’s Japanese-American husband is sent to an internment camp. In the Philippines, Blair is captured by the Japanese and imprisoned. In Russia, Cameron is arrested and forced to leave the country.

Whispers in the Wind (Orphan Trains Trilogy, #3) Al Lacy, Joanna Lacy Young Dane Weston's dream is to become a doctor. But it will take more than just determination to realize his goal, once his family is murdered and he ends up in a colony of street waifs begging for food. Then he ends up mistaken for a murderer himself and sentenced to life in prison. Now what will become of his friendship with the pretty orphan girl, Tharyn, who wanted to enter the medical profession herself? Does she feel he is anything more than a big brother to her? And will she ever write him again?

July - September 2003

The Beloved Enemy (House of Winslow, #30) Gilbert Morris Kefira Reis, a young Jewish woman, works in a sweatshop in the New York garment district. When her boss abuses her, she fights back and flees. Joshua Winslow has just been released from prison, but when he sets out to find honest work, he is attacked by tramps and badly beaten. A timely encounter with Kefira saves his life. Kefira encourages Josh to live out his dream of becoming an archaeologist, but when they finally arrive in Egypt, complications arise that threaten their budding romance—and test their beliefs.

First Light (A.D. Chronicles, #1) Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene Go back in time to first century Jerusalem--just after the massacre of Jews before Passover--a dark time in the nation's history. Many long to see Yeshua... be healed by Yeshua... find hope in Yeshua. Others feel threatened and seek to destroy him.

A Fragile Design (Bells of Lowell, #2) Tracie Peterson, Judith Miller The mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, beckons Arabella Newberry when she decides to flee the life of the Shakers. There she finds the independence she seeks and a greater purpose as she works for educational reform. But Lowell, plagued by ethnic strife, seems no longer a safe haven but rather a danger when several girls go missing. As rumors and conflict invade the industry of the mill, Arabella struggles with her own heart as two men vie for her love.

I'll Watch the Moon Ann Tatlock Set in 1948 in Minnesota, during a polio epidemic, I'll Watch the Moon is the story of Catherine Tierney, angry at a God whom she no longer believes exists, and her painful journey back to faith. It is also the story of her friendship with Josef Karski, who teaches her how to trust in God as he reveals his own story of surviving the horrors of Auschwitz. And finally, it is the story of Nova Tierney, Catherine's daughter, and the threads that bind their lives together.

Ruby (Dakotah Treasures, #1) Lauraine Snelling Author Lauraine Snelling once again takes readers west to the untamed land of Dakota Territory, introducing new characters both unique and appealing. Ruby Torvald and her young sister, Opal, have received an inheritance from their long-lost father who left home years ago to seek his fortune in the Black Hills. When they leave their comfortable situation in Chicago and arrive at the mining town of Medora to claim their inheritance, the sisters discover that rather than the legacy of gold they expected, their father has left them a shocking bequest.

For Young Readers:

Exiled to the Red River (Trailblazer Books) Dave and Neta Jackson When his Indian tribe wants to learn more about God, Garry is chosen to travel the long distance to attend Christian school. What the young man is about to learn will allow him to lead hundreds to Christianity, making Garry the greatest revolutionary for his tribe.

Caught in the Rebel Camp (Trailblazer Books) Dave and Neta Jackson When his Indian tribe wants to learn more about God, Garry is chosen to travel the long distance to attend Christian school. What the young man is about to learn will allow him to lead hundreds to Christianity, making Garry the greatest revolutionary for his tribe.

April - June 2003

A Day to Pick Your Own Cotton (Shenandoah Sisters #2) Michael Phillips Katie and Mayme are forced to grow up quickly as Rosewood becomes a sanctuary to others. As their numbers increase, so does the risk of their secret getting out. Evil men are searching for Emma’s baby, and a young newcomer brings her mother’s death—and her father’s hate—to Katie’s door.

Beneath a Harvest Sky (Desert Roses #3) Tracie Peterson As a Harvey tour guide, Rainy Gordon spends her days in the magnificent landscape of New Mexico. Having already fled a tainted past, Rainy is alarmed when she becomes a suspect in an investigation of stolen Hopi Indian artifacts.

Highland Grace (Blue Ridge Legacy #3) Gary E. Parker The Rousing Conclusion to a 100-Year Family Saga Abigail Porter Holston gathers the strength to pass on to her great-granddaughter, Lisa, the legacy of a truly remarkable life journey—one that began more than 100 years earlier in the remote hollers near Blue Springs, North Carolina. The latter half of the twentieth century is a time of great upheaval in America—and in Abby’s family.

No Woman So Fair (Lion of Judah #2) Gilbert Morris For the love of a simple shepherd, the beautiful Sarai abandons her urban life of riches and idols for a nomadic existence in the desert. Trusting in her husband’s God, she follows Abram to a land of promise. The journey is filled with difficulty. When drought forces them to seek respite, they settle in Egypt, where Pharaoh is so taken by Sarai’s beauty he claims her for his own...and where Sarai discovers God for herself.

The Pilgrim Song (House of Winslow #29) Gilbert Morris Lewis Winslow has money, a fine home, and a bright future in business—but he has lost his beloved wife and is disappointed with the way his children have turned out. Josh cares for nothing but pleasure. Jennie is caught up in society. And Hannah leads the life of a recluse. When the calendar turns to October 1929, Lewis Winslow loses everything.

The Spider Catcher Gilbert Morris The story of Leah Arlington, daughter of a seafaring family, who during the Revolutionary War converts several of the family's craft to spider catchers"--small armed ships--as part of a civilian navy to help in winning America's freedom.

January - March 2003

A Greater Glory (Trials of Kit Shannon #1) James Scott Bell Having proved she’s a legal success, Kit Shannon again battles injustices found in Los Angeles, the city she has come to love. She now takes up the cause of a society woman who fears her dark past will be exposed. Ted Fox renews his dreams of flying when he is called to New York to pursue air travel’s future. But when he is arrested for treason, not only are his plans for marriage thwarted, but his very life is at stake. Kit’s pursuit of justice has never been so important—or so personal.

Across the Years (Desert Roses #2) Tracie Peterson Book 2 of DESERT ROSES. The last ten years have been difficult for Ashley Reynolds—first her parents disowned her because of her choice of spouse, war tragically took his life, then she discovered she would bear his child. Living with her grandfather and raising her daughter, Ashley Reynolds has finally found an element of peace while working as a Harvey Girl in Winslow, Arizona.

Beyond the Sacred Page (Book of Books #2) Jack Cavanaugh In Beyond the Sacred Page, John Foxe, a sincere, godly schoolmaster to the Lord of Gloucestershire, meets William Tyndale at the home of Foxe’s master. Foxe is appalled by Tyndale’s views of Scripture and considers Tyndale a heretic who must be stopped at all costs. Because Foxe believes that the free circulation of the Bible will lead to spiritual and political anarchy, he and his co-conspirator, Henry Phillips, concoct a plot to sabotage Tyndale’s efforts to translate Scripture into English and to kill Tyndale.

Daughter of the Loom (Bells of Lowell #1) Tracie Peterson, Judith Miller The mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, comes to life with intrigue and drama from the creative writing team of Judith Miller and Tracie Peterson. Young women at the end of the 19th century seek employment from driven men intent on transforming America’s textile industry. Daughters of the Loom features Lilly Armbruster, who is forced to work in the mills as her only means for survival.

More Than A Dream (Return to Red River #3) Lauraine Snelling Thorliff’s goal of becoming a writer is within reach. Working for a newspaper in Northfield, Minnesota, he is busy writing articles and stories for the Minneapolis Tribune and Harper’s Magazine. But his idyllic world comes to a sudden halt when an epidemic hits the town of Blessing, North Dakota, following the Red River flood of 1897. Thorliff returns home to help family and friends recover from the aftermath of the disasters and rebuild their town. A captivating and heartwarming tale of aspiration, struggle, love, and triumph.

Recent Historical Fiction Releases
October - December 2002

Angels Watching Over Me (Shenandoah Sisters #1)
Michael Phillips

Two young Southern girls, one the daughter of a plantation owner and one the daughter of a slave, barely survive the onset of the Civil War and the loss of both their families. When these tragic circumstances bring them together, they join forces to discover if they can make a life for themselves. As their preconceptions give way to experience, they gradually learn to value their contrasting and complementing strengths and skills as they face the formidable task of keeping body and soul together in the aftermath of this devastating war.

Around the River's Bend (Spirit of Appalachia #5)
Aaron McCarver, Gilbert Morris

Will Sabrina Finally Find Her Place in the New World? Sabrina Fairfax was raised in an elegant house with servants catering to her every desire. With her father’s unexpected death, she finds herself impoverished and alone in London. Among his papers, however, she discovers a deed to a piece of land in the Colonies and seizes it as her best—and perhaps only—hope.

Candle in the Darkness (Refiner's Fire #1)
Lynn Austin

Book 1 in the Refiner’s Fire series. The daughter of a wealthy slave-holding family from Richmond, Virginia, Caroline Fletcher is raised in a culture that believes slavery is God-ordained and biblically acceptable. But upon awakening to the cruelty and injustice it encompasses, Caroline’s eyes are opened for the first time to the men and women who have cared tirelessly for her.

Catherine's Heart (Tales of London #2)
Lawana Blackwell

Book 2 of Tales of London. Eighteen-year-old Catherine Rayborn is thrilled with her first taste of independence when she beings Girton College in Cambridge in 1880. Amid all the excitement, however, comes the painful realization of the vast difference between true love and shallow infatuation. Lawana Blackwell skillfully endears a cast of loveable characters to readers in a story that will linger long after the last page is turned.

His Watchful Eye (Songs in the Night #2)
Jack Cavanaugh

Pastor Schumacher has risked everything to stand against the evils of Nazism, working closely with a small group of young people in his congregation to influence them toward righteousness amid very difficult circumstances. One of those young people is now Second Lieutenant Konrad Reichmann. For all Schumacher’s fervent prayers and impassioned pleas, the Hitler Youth movement has won Konrad’s loyalty. But now on the Russian Front, he has discovered that reality bears no resemblance to the glory of the Third Reich. Even lower than his unit’s morale are supplies and fuel as Russia’s winter is unleashed.

Somewhere A Song (Daughters of Fortune #2)
Judith Pella

Book 2 of Daughters of Fortune. Somewhere a Song opens the day after Pearl Harbor as the daughters of newspaper tycoon Keegan Hayes suffer the aftermath on three different continents—journalist Cameron Hayes in Moscow, searching for the half-brother she’s never met; Jackie in California, dangerously aligning herself with the Japanese community; and Blair in Manila, desperately seeking the whereabouts of her estranged army officer husband even as she is caught up in the terror of war. The trauma each woman experiences threatens to further drive a wedge in the Hayes family. Is there hope when the world’s at war?