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A Love So Legendary With Special Introduction Edition
Free on Kindle Unlimited Best Selling Authors Ellen Anderson, Katie Wyatt Available as a value box set AMZN.COM/B07KZLHCB5 (copy and paste the link into your browser) When Fred Harvey decided to start a restaurant chain, determined to give railroad passengers better culinary experiences than he himself had had on his many train journeys, he didn’t know that he would be doing far more than jumpstarting America’s restaurant industry. Harvey Houses (and eventually, hotels) became known for their outstanding quality, standardized from place to place so you always knew that if you ordered steak, for instance, it would be the exact same high quality, no matter the restaurant. However, the real appeal of Fred Harvey’s industry, the reason so many people still remember his businesses today, is because of the Harvey Girls. Far more than mere waitresses, the Harvey Girls were a group of courageous young women who ventured west to hire on with Mr. Harvey, not really knowing the scope of the challenges they would be facing. Ultimately, these women became the wives, mothers, daughters, aunts, sisters, and grandmothers who helped populated the west. Using the work experience they gained at Harvey Houses, they also became some of the country’s first female archaeologists, architects, doctors, lawyers, etc. In truth, Harvey Houses were a springboard for the women who helped shape the western half of the United States, in more ways than one, and this introduction to the series unfolds that riveting story. Then, Book 1 of the Harvey Girl series, A Love So Legendary, tells the story of the first New Mexico Harvey House, set in the rough and tumble, isolated little town of Raton. When Mary Jane Colter hires on as a Harvey Girl, she has dreams that few women of her day and age are allowed to fulfill. Then she meets Tom Gable, the Raton Harvey House manager, and not only finds the love of a lifetime but a man who might just help her chase her wild dreams. Then a dangerous mystery puts their brand-new relationship to the test and risks their very lives. Love and legend collide as Mary Jane and Tom walk right out of the pages of history and into a timeless romance that could only ever take place in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. HARVEY HOUSE SERIES BOOK 1 A Love So Legendary BOOK 2 A Love So Untamed BOOK 3 A Love So Faithful BOOK 4 A Love So Unstaged BOOK 5 A Love So Miraculous BOOK 6 A Love So Healing BOOK 7 A Love So Bold BOOK 8 A Love So True BOOK 9 A Love So Devoted BOOK 10 A Love So Eternal BOOK 11 A Love So Courageous BOOK 12 A Love So Enchanting Historical western romance short story series.$0.00$0.99 -
The Paris Seamstress
For readers of Lilac Girls and The Nightingale comes an internationally bestselling World War II novel that spans generations, crosses oceans, and proves just how much two young women are willing to sacrifice for love and family. 1940: As the Germans advance upon Paris, young seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee everything she’s ever known. She’s bound for New York City with her signature gold dress, a few francs, and a dream: to make her mark on the world of fashion. Present day: Fabienne Bissette journeys to the Met’s annual gala for an exhibit featuring the work of her ailing grandmother – a legend of women’s fashion design. But as Fabienne begins to learn more about her beloved grandmother’s past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and family secrets that will dramatically change her own life. "I loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and I have a feeling that I’m going to love this dual timeline World War II novel based in war-torn France and present day." –Debbie Macomber "This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Fascinating and impeccably researched." –Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife "A fantastically engrossing story. I love it." –Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author "Gorgeously rich and romantic." –Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens "Intrigue, heartbreak… I cannot tell you how much I loved this book." –Rachel Burton, author of The Things We Need to Say "If you’re looking for a swoon-worthy romance, then The Paris Seamstress is for you. Natasha Lester’s novel features not one but two love stories, spanning continents and centuries. … Fans of historical romance will eat this one up." –Refinery29 Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated Books of the Year Included in BookBub’s "Best Historical Fiction Fiction Coming this Fall"$0.00$3.99 -
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Oliver Twist
Written by Charles Dickens in 1837 and released in 24 serialized episodes, this classic tale is now available to be read on your Kindle. It contains the original illustrations and a linked table of contents that includes episode and chapter breaks. Oliver Twist is the classic story by Charles Dickens of a young and vulnerable orphan born into Victorian London’s miserable workhouses – homes for the poor and disadvantaged. Episode ListThis book was initially released in episodes as a Kindle Serial. All episodes are now available for immediate download as a complete book. Learn more about Kindle Serials Episode 1: 20 pages. Chapters 1 and 2, original release: February 1837.Episode 2: 22 pages. Chapters 3 and 4, original release: March 1837.Episode 3: 23 pages. Chapters 5 and 6, original release: April 1837.Episode 4: 22 pages. Chapters 7 and 8, original release: May 1837.Episode 5: 27 pages. Chapters 9 – 11, original release: July 1837.Episode 6: 25 pages. Chapters 12 and 13, original release: August 1837.Episode 7: 25 pages. Chapters 14 and 15, original release: September 1837.Episode 8: 27 pages. Chapters 16 and 17, original release: November 1837.Episode 9: 25 pages. Chapters 18 and 19, original release: December 1837.Episode 10: 30 pages. Chapters 20 – 22, original release: January 1838.Episode 11: 28 pages. Chapters 23 – 25, original release: February 1838.Episode 12: 28 pages. Chapters 26 and 27, original release: March 1838.Episode 13: 28 pages. Chapters 28 – 30, original release: April 1838.Episode 14: 29 pages. Chapters 31 & 32, original release: May 1838.Episode 15: 28 pages. Chapters 33 & 34, original release: June 1838.Episode 16: 29 pages. Chapters 35 – 37, original release: July 1838.Episode 17: 29 pages. Chapters 38 & part of 39, original release: August 1838.Episode 18: 31 pages. End of chapter 39 – 41, original release: October 1838.Episode 19: 30 pages. Chapters 42 & 43, original release: November 1838.Episode 20: 29 pages. Chapters 44 – 46, original release: December 1838.Episode 21: 38 pages. Chapters 47 – 49, original release: January 1839.Episode 22: 17 pages. Chapter 50, original release: February 1839.Episode 23: 19 pages. Chapter 51, original release: March 1839.Episode 24: 19 pages. Chapters 52 & 53, original release: April 1839. Discuss the episodes with other readers in this book’s Customer Discussions Forum on Amazon.com.$0.00$0.99 -
Lone Star Cowboy League: Multiple Blessings Sampler
Discover Lone Star Cowboy League: Multiple Blessings from Love Inspired® Historical! This sampler includes 3 excerpts, giving you a sneak peek at abandoned triplets finding a home and bringing hearts together in Texas. Also learn more about the characters with the fast facts included inside! THE RANCHER’S SURPRISE TRIPLETS Lone Star Cowboy League: Multiple Blessings by Linda Ford After stumbling on triplet orphans abandoned at the county fair, rancher Bo Stillwater’s not sure what to do with them. But when he leaves them in the care of the town doctor’s lovely spinster daughter, Louisa Clark, he finds he can’t stay away—from her or the babies. THE NANNY’S TEMPORARY TRIPLETS Lone Star Cowboy League: Multiple Blessings by Noelle Marchand After being jilted at the altar, Caroline Murray becomes the temporary nanny for David McKay’s daughter and the orphaned triplet babies he’s fostering. But when she starts to fall for the handsome widower, can she trust her heart? THE BRIDE’S MATCHMAKING TRIPLETSLone Star Cowboy League: Multiple Blessings by Regina Scott When mail-order bride Elizabeth Dumont arrives in Little Horn, Texas, to find her groom already taken, she stays on as nanny to the orphaned triplets in the town’s care. But after she falls for the babies, the only way to adopt them is by agreeing to marry minister Brandon Stillwater—her former sweetheart. -
The Duchess’s Tattoo: Thoughts on the American Heiress
"Anyone suffering Downton Abbey withdrawal symptoms (who isn’t?) will find an instant tonic in Daisy Goodwin’s The American Heiress. The story of Cora Cash, an American heiress in the 1890s who bags an English duke, this is a deliciously evocative first novel that lingers in the mind." –Allison Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of I Don’t Know How She Does It and I Think I Love You"For daughters of the new American billionaires of the 19th century, it was the ultimate deal: marriage to a cash-strapped British Aristocrat in return for a title and social status. But money didn’t always buy them happiness." —DAISY GOODWIN IN THE DAILY MAIL Traveling abroad with her mother at the turn of the twentieth century to seek a titled husband, beautiful, vivacious Cora Cash, whose family mansion in Newport dwarfs the Vanderbilts’, suddenly finds herself Duchess of Wareham, married to Ivo, the most eligible bachelor in England. In "The Duchess’s Tattoo", Cora Cash is desperate to be a fashionable lady of society. Despite her title and her wealth, she finds that English society is not that welcoming to "The American Duchess." When Cora spies a distinctive snake tattoo on her mother-in-law’s wrist, she decides that she must have one as well. It is up to the talented tattoo artist to save "The American Duchess" from herself. In addition to the short story, "The Duchess Tattoo", this also contains a letter from the author, Daisy Goodwin, on writing THE AMERICAN HEIRESS, an excerpt from "Titled Americans", an authentic quarterly publication from 1890 which listed all of the eligible titled bachelors still on the market, and an excerpt from AN AMERICAN HEIRESS, a moving and brilliantly entertaining debut novel coming from St. Martin’s Press in June.$0.00$3.99 -
A Teacher’s Guide to Their Eyes Were Watching God: Common-core Aligned Teacher Materials and a Sample Chapter
For teachers We know that the Common Core State Standards are encouraging you to reevaluate the books that you assign to your students. To help you decide which books are right for your classroom, each free ebook in this series contains a Common Core–aligned teaching guide and a sample chapter. This free teaching guide for Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston is designed to help you put the new Common Core State Standards into practice. "A deeply soulful novel that comprehends love and cruelty, and separates the big people from the small of heart, without ever losing sympathy for those unfortunates who don't know how to live properly."—Zadie Smith One of the most important and enduring books of the 20th century, Their Eyes Were Watching God brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years—due largely to initial audiences' rejection of its strong black female protagonist—Hurston's classic has since its 1978 reissue become perhaps the most widely read and highly acclaimed novel in the canon of African-American literature.$0.00$2.99 -
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The Cumberland Bride: Daughters of the Mayflower – Book 5
FREE EXTENDED PREVIEW Thomas Bledsoe and Kate Gruener are traveling the Wilderness Road when conflicts between natives and settlers reach a peak that will require each of them to tap into a well of courage.A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees. Love and Adventure Are Discovered on the Wilderness Road In 1794, when Kate Gruener’s father is ready to move the family farther west into the wilderness to farm untouched land, Kate is eager to live out her own story of adventure like he did during the War for Independence and to see untamed lands. And she sets her sights on learning more about their scout, Thomas Bledsoe. Thomas’s job is to get settlers safely across the Kentucky Wilderness Road to their destination while keeping an ear open for news of Shawnee unrest. But naïve Kate’s inquisitive nature could put them both in the middle of a rising tide of conflict. Is there more to Thomas’s story than he is willing to tell? Is there an untapped courage in Kate that can thwart a coming disaster? Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear. More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018)The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018) -
Julian Fellowes’s Belgravia Episode 1: Dancing Into Battle
READ THIS PART IN THIS 11-PART SERIES FREE! On the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, two families meet at the Duchess of Richmond’s Ball. From this moment on, their stories will be linked by a secret. Julian Fellowes’s Belgravia is a story in 11 episodes published week by week in the tradition of Charles Dickens. Belgravia is the story of a secret. A secret that unravels behind the porticoed doors of London’s grandest postcode. The story behind the secret will be revealed in weekly bite-sized instalments complete with twists and turns and cliff-hanger endings. Set in the 1840s when the upper echelons of society began to rub shoulders with the emerging industrial nouveau riche, Belgravia is peopled by a rich cast of characters. But the story begins on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. At the Duchess of Richmond’s now legendary ball, one family’s life will change forever… Facebook: JulianFellowesBelgraviaTwitter: @JFBelgraviaPinterest: /BelgraviaInstagram: @julianfellowesbelgravia -
Hand-turned Tales
Come sample my waresThe three short stories and the novella in this book are offered as a sample of my writing style, the stories I love to tell, and the types of hero and heroine I love creating. I hope you enjoy following my characters through the turns in their tales. Dip in, and try my writing for free: four very different tales with a variety of heroes, heroines, villains, and settings. In The Raven’s Lady, Felix returns home in disguise after 13 years. He plans to catch a smuggler then take up his viscountcy. He does not expect the smuggler to be Joselyn, his childhood sweetheart. (Short story: 5,500 words) In Kidnapped to Freedom, Phoebe is stolen away from her plantation by a handsome masked pirate. (Short story: 5,100 words) All that Glisters is set in New Zealand in the 1860s, a time when gold miners poured into the fledgling settlement of Dunedin. Rose is unhappy in the household of her fanatical uncle. Thomas, a young merchant from Canada, offers a glimpse of another possible life. If she is brave enough to reach for it. (Short story: 13,000 words) The Prisoners of Wyvern Castle is a gothic historical romance set in the world of my novels and novella. Rupert has been imprisoned by his wicked sister, and forced to wed. His new wife, Madeline, has likewise been threatened into saying her vows. Forced into marriage, they find love, but can they find freedom before it is too late? The Prisoners of Wyvern Castle is a prequel to Embracing Prudence, due for publication in 2016. (Novella: 23,500 words)$0.00$0.99 -
The Patriot Bride: Daughters of the Mayflower – Book 4
Faith Jackson and Matthew Weber are both working covertly to aid the Patriot cause. But will they be willing to sacrifice all for their fledgling country?A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees. Spies Work Together for the Patriot Cause Faith Jackson is a wealthy widow, friend of George Washington, and staunch supporter of the Patriot cause. Matthew Weber is friends with both Ben Franklin and his son William, who increasingly differ in their political views; and Matthew finds himself privy to information on both sides of the conflict. When a message needs to get to a spy among the Loyalists, Faith bravely steps up and in turn meets Matthew Weber. Suddenly she believes she could love again. But someone else has his eye on the Faith she portrays in elite social circles. What will Matthew and Faith have to sacrifice for the sake of their fledgling country? Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse. More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018)The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)$0.00$2.99 -
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The Fashion Designer
FREE EXTENDED PREVIEW The American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offers to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist. Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912. Personal and financial setbacks test old relationships and new romances while threatening to keep the business from ever selling a single dress. No one said it would be easy. But the promise of the American Dream holds a deep hope for those who work hard, trust God, and never give up.$0.00$3.99 -
The Last Necromancer
Note: This book is available in THE MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES BOXED SET: BOOKS 1-3 (ASIN B074JZ29KF) with the 2nd and 3rd books in the series. By purchasing the boxed set, you’re getting 3 books for less than the price of 2. REVIEWS "C.J. Archer has expertly weaved fantasy, mystery and a dash of romance together to make the perfect story" ★★★★★ Cosying Up With Books "Simply put: This book is pretty darn bad a$$. I highly recommend The Last Necromancer to all fans of fantasy" ★★★★★ My Book Addiction "Without a doubt one of my new favorite reads" ★★★★★ Mama Reads Book Blog "An addictive read" ★★★★★ Hooked on Books "The Last Necromancer was simply fantastic." ★★★★★ Book and Coffee Addict "Expertly depicted and well-paced, The Last Necromancer is a stunning novel by C.J. Archer that sweeps readers into a passionate new world" ★★★★★ The Rest Is Still Unwritten DESCRIPTION A waif, her abductor and a twist you won’t see coming. For five years, Charlotte (Charlie) Holloway has lived as a boy in the slums. But when one theft too many gets her arrested, her only means of escape lies with a dead man. Charlie hasn’t raised a spirit since she first discovered she could do so five years ago. That time, her father banished her. This time, she brings even more trouble upon herself. People are now hunting Charlie all over London, but only one man succeeds in capturing her. Lincoln Fitzroy is the mysterious head of a secret organization on the trail of a madman who needs a necromancer to control his newly "made" creatures. There was only one known necromancer in the world – Charlotte – but now there appears to be two. Lincoln captures the willful Charlie in the hopes the boy will lead him to Charlotte. But what happens when he discovers the boy is in fact the young woman he’s been searching for all along? And will she agree to work for the man who held her against her will, and for an organization she doesn’t trust? Because Lincoln and his ministry might be just as dangerous as the madman they’re hunting. C.J. Archer is the author of the bestselling Emily Chambers Spirit Medium and Freak House series. If you love historical novels with mystery, romance and a paranormal twist, THE LAST NECROMANCER is for you. It’s the first book in the MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES series.$0.00$3.99 -
Once: Six Historically Inspired Fairytales
Six fairytales you thought you knew, set against a tapestry of historical backgrounds. A lonely girl plots revenge in the shadow of a mountain. A stolen princess fumbles a century backward. A dwarfish man crafts brilliant automatons. A Polish Jew strikes matches against the Nazis. A dead girl haunts a crystal lake. A terrified princess searches a labyrinth. A rich collection of six historically inspired retellings, Once is a new generation of fairytales for those who thought they’d heard the tales in all their forms. Featuring the novellas of Elisabeth Grace Foley, Rachel Heffington, J Grace Pennington, Emily Ann Putzke, Suzannah Rowntree, and Hayden Wand.$0.00$4.99 -
The Viscount’s Christmas Temptation: a Historical Regency Romance Novella
Enjoy the laugh-out-loud first book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erica Ridley’s fan-favorite Dukes of War regency romance series! Certain individuals might consider Lady Amelia Pembroke a managing sort of female, but truly, most people would be lost without her help. Why, the latest on-dit is that rakish Viscount Sheffield is canceling the fete of the year because he hasn’t time for silly soirees. He doesn’t need time—he needs her! When a flash of lightning destroys the venue for his family’s annual Christmas ball, Lord Benedict Sheffield intends to enjoy a relaxing holiday for once. But after twelve days of beguiling Lady Amelia’s guerrilla tactics, he’s up to his cravat with tinsel… and tumbling head over heels in love. Regency Era Historical Romance Novella The Dukes of War historical romance books in series order: The Viscount’s Christmas Temptation The Earl’s Defiant Wallflower The Captain’s Bluestocking Mistress The Major’s Faux Fiancee The Brigadier’s Runaway Bride The Pirate’s Tempting Stowaway The Duke’s Accidental Wife All I Want$0.00$2.99 -
Vivian’s Choice: an Expanded Scene from Orphan Train: With an Excerpt from a Piece of the World
Since the publication of her smash international bestseller Orphan Train, Christina Baker Kline has met with countless readers and book clubs and is often asked the same question about a key decision one of her protagonists makes in Orphan Train. Christina has longed to write a scene in which she clarifies Vivian’s motivations. Now, in this newly released scene and within the book itself, she gives her readers new insights into Vivian’s thoughts and feelings behind that fateful decision.$0.00$4.99
