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In the Time of Spirits Beth Ford Publication date: August 6th 2024 Genres: Adult, Historical An epic adventure through the world of the nineteenth-century spiritualist movement. In 1890, Addy Cohart is determined to defy convention and remain unmarried-until she meets William Fairley, a psychic medium who gives her hope as she grieves the sudden death of her parents. Addy becomes a devotee of the spiritualist movement, but as she takes on a larger role as William’s assistant, she realizes that all may not be as it seems. As the couple moves from New York to London to Paris, Addy is forced to confront the fact that William’s talents may be a ruse, and that he may even be a criminal. She must decide whom to trust and where to place her loyalties. What price is she willing to pay to protect her love and keep her faith? Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo — EXCERPT: The group settled around the table and sang a hymn, just like the many other sessions Addy had a...

Touch of a Witch S.G. Slade (Darkness Rising, #1) Publication date: October 31st 2023 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Historical When visions of death haunt her every move, only the darkest magic can save her. Sarah Stone’s family have always closely guarded the secrets of their witchcraft. Though they tend as healers to those that know them, few guess the truth of the family’s skills. But others have secrets too, and when Sarah finds herself caught in the grip of a terrifying curse, she fears for the fate of all she holds dear. As a dark shadow haunts the taverns and brothels of Bankside, whispers of the curse begin to spread. Then she is accused of witchcraft, and there seems to be no escape. In a world where the those called Witch end up on the gallows, can Sarah find a way to turn the curse aside? Or will the price be too high to pay? Content warning: strong sex scenes and the occult. Touch of a Witch is the first standalone novel in the seductive Darkness Rising series. An e...

A Hospital in the Clouds Mhairead MacLeod Publication date: April 27th 2023 Genres: Adult, Historical, Historical Romance CAN ANNA OUTRUN HER PAST? Reinventing herself as a nurse in the tropical frontier of Australia, healing her soldier-lover, raising her unruly daughter – these are just a few of the challenges Anna Sinclair, a young suffragette, faces while on the run from the law back in Scotland. As she struggles to establish her own hospital, her past draws closer and risks exposure of her shameful secret, along with the loss of everything she holds dearest. Will everything she desires be achieved, or crumble around her? “A powerful and perceptive depiction of love in the wake of war and trauma.” Nadine Davidoff, Freelance Editor “A story about confronting and overcoming trauma within history… It had me turning the pages in a frenzy. Absolutely captivating!” Sandra, Indie Book reviewer Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo — EXCERPT: When I saw Tom A...

The Widow Queen and her Lover Alan Gold Publication date: September 1st 2023 Genres: Adult, Historical No longer one of the spoils of war, Catherine, Queen of England and France, resolves to fight for her new life – on her own terms Catherine of Valois, daughter of the defeated king of France, looks down from the battlements as her future rides to greet her. As one of the spoils of war, she is to be married to her father’s enemy, Henry V of England. She is prepared to do her duty – what could be worse than continuing to live with her ailing father and cold mother – but she wasn’t prepared to fall in love. Henry is everything that she wanted in a husband, and a king. In him she finds a devoted lover and inspiring ruler. When he dies, shortly after she has delivered his heir, her future and that of her son is in doubt. Not only must she protect her baby, the young Henry VI, she must protect his legacy from the grasping and scheming of his uncle and protector. When Owen Tudor ...

Everyone is talking about Oppenheimer but we want to talk about the extraordinary women in his life! Read on for more! An Atomic Love Story 11 May 2023…Just weeks before the July 21 opening of Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated film, Oppenheimer , Turner Book Publishing has released a revised paperback edition of An Atomic Love Story: The Extraordinary Women In Robert Opppenheimer’s Life . While Emily Blunt (Kitty) and Florence Pugh (Jean) briefly appear in the movie trailer, the real women they portray are thoroughly fleshed out in the book by authors Shirley Streshinsky and Patricia Klaus. Set against a dramatic backdrop of war, spies, and nuclear bombs, An Atomic Love Story unveils a vivid new view of a tumultuous era and one of its most important figures. In the early decades of the 20th century, three highly ambitious women found their way to the West Coast, where each was destined to collide with the young Oppenheimer, the enigmatic physicist whose work in creating the ato...

This gorgeous special edition by Emily VanderBent is now available for preorder and contains both Crimson Time and Fractured Past. The Timewalker Archives will make a beautiful addition to any bookshelf! This special edition includes: An exclusive cover designed by @jeaninecroft with diamond 3D lettering Full color character art by @colouranomaly Colored pages including a signing page, book playlist, note from the author, and title page 3 bonus scenes (one woven directly into the story and two in the book's back matter told from Kolt and Teo's perspective) In-text graphics including articles, letters, and newspaper clippings Exclusive trace pages designed by @marissamillerbooks Get ready for a thrilling adventure through time with "The Timewalker Archives" by Emily VanderBent. This young adult historical fantasy series is filled with exciting tropes like time travel, historical descendants, and secret societies, making it the perfect r...

A Guise of the Sea Jenna Mandarino Publication date: August 1st 2023 Genres: Adult, Historical, Women’s Fiction Embark on a High-Stakes Adventure in “A Guise of the Sea” – A Swashbuckling Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption In a world of deception and danger, Emme Clark must unravel the mysteries of her past and navigate the treacherous waters of love, all while facing a deadly adversary with secrets of his own. A Desperate Quest for the Truth When Emme Clark’s husband mysteriously vanishes, she must obtain proof of his death to secure her future. But with no record of his demise, she has no choice but to follow him across the ocean by joining the crew of the privateering ship, the Bluebell. Under the command of the enigmatic Highlander-turned-privateer Captain Xander Lock, Emme must disguise herself as a man to avoid attracting attention from the British Crown. A Dangerous Alliance As Emme bears witness to a brutal murder committed by the ruthless Commodore Cobbe, she ...