Do you like historical fiction? Because myself and four other indie authors are giving away a package of five historical fiction paperbacks! As valuable as ebooks can be, nothing beats the turning of actual pages, in my opinion, so I’m extra excited to share this giveaway with you. Want to hear a little bit about each of the books? Read on for descriptions, and then enter the giveaway at the bottom of the post! And I hope you win!
Never
by J. Grace Pennington
Travis Hamilton never expected to be a killer.
One day he’s studying to become a schoolteacher in the little western town of Spencervale, and the next he’s sentenced to ten years hard labor in the Dead Mines outside town—from which few return alive.
Ross Hamilton is a rancher, not a detective.
When his brother is convicted of murder, however, he has no choice but to abandon his ranch and do all in his power to find out just what happened the night of the killing, and who is really responsible.
Neither brother is prepared to be stretched and tested to his limits and beyond.
Physical and psychological torment, elusive conspiracies, and terrifying truths await them in the days ahead. As Travis battles to resist the influence of the mine’s sadistic overseer, Ross pushes through the maze of false trails to uncover the town’s dark secrets.
In the end, the only way to survive is to never compromise.
Never.
Never is a standalone Western murder mystery full of danger, suspects, and chilling plot twists. If your favorite stories feature brother relationships, puzzling whodunnits, or dusty Old West towns and tortuous coal mines, you’ll love the ride through J. Grace Pennington’s novel where mettle is tested, perseverance is necessary—and survival is optional.
The Dressmaker’s Secret
by Kellyn Roth
If they knew who she was, they’d never accept what she’s become.
London, 1870
Claire will stop at nothing to provide for her daughters. An unwed mother, she does everything possible to raise them whilst avoiding her scandalous past. Some secrets are best kept, even between mother and daughter.
Claire’s eldest daughter, Alice, longs for a father, especially if that means her mother will be happy. She takes matters into her own hands—but she never expected what she finds.
Despite her efforts to shelter her daughters, Claire’s ghosts rise up to haunt her, and any semblance of control over her life vanishes. If her secrets are uncovered, what will become of her family?
The Dressmaker’s Secret is the first novel in a Christian family saga, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy.
The Lost Dutchman’s Secret
by Rebekah Jones
There’s a deadly secret in them thar hills—and gold, or so they say.
Deeply in debt to a wealthy local, Charles Sinclair, Dorothy Hodges’ father finally promises she’ll pay and in gold, no less. If only Dorothy could take to take the promises he spins out of thin air and turn them into that gold, all would be well.
With the help of a strange, rumpled man, Dorothy does manage to bring payment to one of Sinclair’s sons only to discover it won’t pay off the debt. Will the next payment be enough? The next?
When Charles Sinclair ends up dead, Dorothy is the obvious prime suspect, but Sinclair’s son isn’t so certain. Together they work to clear her name and find the real murderer of the Superstitions, but will they find the answers buried in those hills?
Find out in this next book in the Ever After Mysteries, combining beloved fairy tales and mysteries. The Lost Dutchman’s Secret offers a retelling of “Rumplestilskin” that requires more digging than a miner searching for The Lost Dutchman Mine.
Emmeline
by Sarah Holman
What if Jane Austen’s Emma lived in America in the year 1930?
The talk of stock market crashes and depression isn’t going to keep Emmeline Wellington down. Born to wealth and privilege, Emmeline wants nothing more than to help her new friend, Catarina, find a husband. Emmeline sets her sights on one of the town’s most eligible bachelors, but nothing seems to go right. Even her friend and neighbor Fredrick Knight seems to question her at every turn.
Will she help Catarina find the man of her dreams? Why is her father acting so strangely? Will the downturn affect her life, despite her best efforts?
A Mighty Fortress
by Faith Blum
Two teens, one outlaw, alone in the wilderness
Joshua and Ruth Brookings are traveling by stagecoach to finally join their parents in Montana. Attacked by murderous outlaws, the teens barely escape with their lives and must survive in the barren Wyoming and Montana territories and escape the man who’s hunting them.
Seven years ago, Jed Stuart ran away from home and joined Tom’s gang. Jed is tired of the lawlessness and wants out. The only problem? He is the boss’s right-hand man and will never be able to leave. And what’s one more stagecoach robbery, anyway?
Can Joshua lean on God’s strength to keep himself and his sister alive until they find a town? Will Jed be able to face his anger or will it consume him completely? All three are running—the hunter and hunted. What will happen when they meet again?