The author discovers her German father’s WWII memoirs and embarks on a journey through romantic Paris, the surrender at Normandy, a POW camp in Alabama, and a new life in America. The memoirs reveal unseen sides of her father and provide a glimpse into the life of a German soldier during WWII. $0.99 on Kindle.
The Enchanted Suitcase
January 27, 2023 By
Sign of Nine Stripes
January 26, 2023 By
They say the third time’s lucky. And Angus believes his success lies in the colonies. With an offer of employment, he sails the Atlantic for the third time. What could go wrong?
But there’s an undercurrent of danger running through the colonies now. Smuggling, protests, and secret organizations are the norm. New taxes and restrictions are being imposed. And people are taking sides against each other.
Angus doesn’t want to choose sides. But when a dead body is delivered to his employer’s door, what choice does he have?
$0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Warriors of the Forgotten Way: The Samurai Cowboys – Book One
January 25, 2023 By
In the spring of 1870, Cade Wilson is one of three orphans of the American Civil War that meet a samurai warrior from Japan in the northern New Mexico Territory. This warrior trains these young men in the samurai way––in their weapons of war and the code they live by. As honor-bound servants to their Benefactor, these samurai cowboys combine their deadly new skills with the way of the West (the gun) to ruthlessly increase and defend their master’s landholdings. And taking control of the territory before the expansion of the railroad is going according to plan … when Cade decides he wants out. Free on Kindle.
Shattered Pieces Can Still Shine – Georgie’s story
January 18, 2023 By
Georgie, born to a single mother in post WW2, Cumberland, dreams throughout her childhood of becoming a dancer, but instead falls victim to sexual abuse by her stepfather, and then neglect and rejection by both her mother and her absent father. She runs away to London where she is able to kick start her dancing career. But things go badly wrong, and Georgie finds herself imprisoned into a life she did not choose, with little chance of escape. She had rarely prayed to God, but it seemed He was watching over her… $4.09 on Kindle.
The Theodora Duology: Fortune’s Child; Too Soon the Night (The Complete Story of Empress Theodora) (Box set)
January 7, 2023 By
Theodora, the most powerful woman of the Byzantine Era, navigates political and religious politics, wars, rebellions, and the first world pandemic, all in a male-dominated sixth century. The Evita of her day and someone you should know! Fortune’s Child: Winner of the Overall Chanticleer Int’l Grand Prize, Best Book. Too Soon the Night: Winner of an IPPI Gold Medal. $0.99 on Kindle.
Fortune’s Call
January 6, 2023 By
What begins as a high-spirited jaunt west to claim easy riches becomes a grim race for survival. Pegg is only 13 when he and his father set off for the gold fields of California. But by the standards of the 1840’s, he’s on the verge of manhood. Unfortunately, the third person in their party, Fred Hoyt, is a city slicker who is of little help on the trail. Worse, he proves to be unreliable, with a dangerous habit of making rash decisions. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: The Bregdan Chronicles
December 29, 2022 By
The Amazon best-selling Bregdan Chronicles bring the years during the Civil War and Reconstruction to life in a riveting fashion – using characters you will fall in love with and history that is meticulously researched. Romance. Danger. Challenges. Joys It’s all here, waiting to be discovered.
Millions worldwide have already joined The Bregdan Chronicles Family – providing 11,200+ reviews on Amazon. Every new release has been a Best-Seller.
Right now, there are 19 volumes in the series, but more are on the way. The author, Ginny Dye, hates to see a good story end. She doesn’t plan on ending it anytime soon! There are simply too many stories to be told.
Prepare to discover the truth about the Civil War, and to have your eyes widen in disbelief as the Reconstruction years come to life.
Free to $8.99 on Kindle.
Nina Winter and the Age of Darkness
December 26, 2022 By
The things that happen to us don’t define us. The way we react and what we believe does.
Nina Winter and the Age of Darkness is a story about a peasant girl living during the Dark Ages in a tiny village tucked away in the Bavarian Forest. She’s the lowest of the low on society’s totem pole in one of the cruelest eras of human history. After losing her father two seasons ago in a random accident, things seemed like they couldn’t get any worse, but then, a horrific creature comes out of the forest’s shadows and drives everyone from her village to the lord’s castle, a mysterious place with dangerous secrets. How long will they be trapped, and who can she trust? Is it only a matter of time before the creature kills them all, or can Nina find a way to escape and survive her age of darkness? $2.99 on Kindle.
Free: The Brittle Saga Trilogy
December 22, 2022 By
The Titanic disaster triggers a bloody-feud between two families in early 20th century America.
Magda Asparov, a young woman from Ukraine, is part of an arranged marriage, and due to travel to America to marry Matthew Turner, a shrewd and unscrupulous American businessman. In return for taking the Asparov’s daughter as his bride, Turner is hoping to get his hands on a parcel of land sitting on top of an untapped oilfield in the USA.
But Magda’s journey to America is cut-short when the ship she is travelling on, the Titanic, hits an iceberg and sinks.
Magda loses her memory and a new personality, Maggie, takes hold. Richard Blackmore, Captain of her rescue ship, falls for her. What follows is the hunt for Magda by Turner’s evil henchman, William Harker, who aims to succeed by any means, fair or foul.
The ensuing search leaves Richard Blackmore as collateral damage.
Free to $1.99 on Kindle.
Free: Return to Burke County
December 11, 2022 By
Fans of historical fiction might like Return to Burke County. Based on a true story, this novel tells the story of love, loss, plots and justice in the Appalachian Mountains just after the US civil war. Free on Kindle.
Jane Digby’s Diary
December 10, 2022 By
“As the depth of truth of one’s life can only be penned upon the pages of a diary, Jane Digby leads us through her passionate life . . . A wonderful piece of historical fiction that will delight your senses as well as your heart.” – Peggy Lee Sprague, Author of The Truth Hunters series
Based on a true story . . .
Bright, beautiful, and bold, Jane Digby led a remarkable life. Born to privilege in 1807 at Dorset, England, she soon scandalized Europe with her reckless pursuit of freedom. She sacrificed home, family, and respectability for her passions. Kings, princes, barons, brigands, lords, and sheikhs were among her lovers. A gifted artist and musician, as well as a superb horsewoman, she spoke several languages, read widely, wrote eloquently, and embraced all manner of culture and travel.
An amusing, thoughtful, and moving work of historical fiction, Jane Digby’s Diary offers a compelling account of the life of a woman who truly lived all for love. In the series Jane tells her story in diary form, as if she is speaking to a friend, creating an intimate and compulsively readable look at her life and her times. Will she find the true love and freedom she so desires? There is only one way to find out. Come join her on her path to a life well lived.
“Told in fictional diary form, this story based on the real life of a free-thinking, passionate woman who scandalized high-born society with her escapades is beautifully written and swept me into her world . . . An unexpected treat.” – Kristy Dark
From $0.99 to $5.99 on Kindle.
Half Notes From Berlin
December 10, 2022 By
Berlin, 1933.
Hans believes he and his family are safe from persecution.
Then, he discovers his family’s dirty secret: his maternal grandparents were Jews who converted to Christianity.
Driven by the desire to understand who he is and whether his mother’s blood is tainted, Hans befriends Rebecca, the only Jewish girl he knows. Perhaps if Jewish blood isn’t evil, his mother will be ok.
To be a Jew in Hitler’s Germany is dangerous.
But to fall in love with one is unthinkable.
Desperate to keep both his family’s true heritage and his love for Rebecca a secret, Hans attempts to navigate this terrifying new world. He’s disconsolate when his Jewish mother is kicked out of the Berlin Conservatory. He’s disgusted by his Aryan father’s aims to acquire Jewish business on the cheap.
Worst, he must watch helplessly as his classmates target Rebecca with increasing violence and malice.
But when his school announces it will expel Jewish students, Hans is determined to fight for Rebecca — and the lives and souls of his family.
$0.99 on Kindle.
There Were No Flowers
December 9, 2022 By
William Meffert, his father, and his son are all surgeons. From World War II and Vietnam to today, they have all fought the battle for human life. In There Were No Flowers, Meffert links together the individual lives of grandfather, father, and son to tell a story of war, surgery, trauma, and the joys of family and love in the face of it all.
$0.99 on Kindle.
Between the Cracks: One Woman’s Journey from Sicily to America
December 7, 2022 By
An unforgettable story of love, loss, and courage! . . . After her entire family is killed in the earthquake following Mt. Etna’s eruption in 1908, Angela Lanza accepts a marriage proposal, beginning a new life that takes her from Sicily to New York. This is a vibrantly accurate portrayal of the Italian-American immigrant experience based on a true story! $0.99 on Kindle.
Answering Liberty’s Call: Anna Stone’s Daring Ride to Valley Forge
December 7, 2022 By
Based on a true story! In January 1778, 29-year old Anna Stone sets out for Valley Forge with life-sustaining supplies for her husband and brothers. Along the way, she’s recruited as a spy–and now the the fate of the American Revolution rests in her hands! Can she elude capture and deliver a crucial message to General Washington before it’s too late? $2.99 on Kindle.
Lantern Across the Sea
December 7, 2022 By
Bastone, a 13th century Genoese sailor and spy, and Esmeray, a Greek fisherman’s daughter fall in love. Amid a chaotic and dangerous world of pirates, assassins, slave traders, and hostile family prejudice, must together prevent a history-changing catastrophe. $2.99 on Kindle.
The Lost Gospel of Peace
December 4, 2022 By
Dear Kindle Readers,
I have written a historical novel, and I am hoping that you will find my novel, The Lost Gospel of Peace, intriguing and engaging. The Lost Gospel of Peace reveals long held Biblical secrets that will put things into a totally new perspective. It is a unique use of fiction to unearth hidden truths. Comparable books and authors would be…
Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’
Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’
Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’
$9.99 on Kindle.
Free: A Face in the Night
November 30, 2022 By
In his remarkable debut novel, Ray Kessler takes the reader on a roller coaster ride through recent German history. He masterfully moves between past and present timelines, weaving fictitious events with historical facts. Kessler creates a tale of mystery, intrigue, and suspense with a possible paranormal twist.
Set in Berlin in 2000 and during the battle of Berlin in 1945, the novel’s main protagonist, Berlin District Attorney Kurt Becker, sees a Face in the Night. The face keeps reappearing, and he thinks he is hallucinating. His life and career take a further unexpected detour when he discovers illegal campaign funds linked to a flawed Berlin construction project. The project becomes his worst nightmare. Site digging unearths a secret Nazi bunker and SS operation. Then, workers discover “Nazi Wonder Weapons.”
An SS division defended these weapons to the last man. Was this why the Nazi leadership predicted a final victory? Were famous scientist Nikola Tesla’s stolen “Death Ray” plans used? What links a mysterious SS officer to Kurt and his villa? As Kurt’s past investigations, family problems, substance abuse, and insomnia haunt him, his life unravels. Things no longer are what they appear to be and take a turn for the worse when politicos try to blame him for the campaign finance scandal. Is someone out to get him?
Kurt Becker was born to German eugenics parents he never knew. He still suffers from the trauma of being an orphan. He is on anti-depressants, and as his marriage deteriorates, he seeks solace with his lonely English neighbor Anne Macmillan, the wife of the English Ambassador to Germany. The wealthy English heiress is the only surviving member of her family. Her marriage with the English Ambassador declines. Anne also has had problems with depression, drinking, and taking too much medication. Her husband loses a fortune in gambling and poor business deals in post-Soviet Russia. He wants her money and will do anything to get it.
The thrilling tale keeps its readers wondering what is real and what is not. Kurt Becker faces his own past when he discovers his biological father’s identity. The question of redemption surfaces as Anne and Kurt struggle with reality. The climax reveals a confrontation that Kurt, Anne, and an Israeli-German healer have while questioning and confronting questions of the unexplained. Ray Kessler takes readers on a memorable journey through historical twists and turns in Germany, New York City, Spain, Israel, and England. Free on Kindle.
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