Historical Fiction. When Kitty, an orphaned house slave who was raised as the "pet" of her master's daughter, meets fellow slave Grady, she has finally found someone who cares about her and who encourages her to think for herself. But when war breaks out and word spreads that the Yankees are coming, Kitty must choose between continuing to do her master's bidding--the only life she has ever known--or finding the courage to embrace freedom and follow her heart. If you enjoy this sweeping historical novel, don't miss the rest of the Reifner's Fire series, which begins with Candle in the Darkness.

Historical Fiction. In 1943, with their husbands and sons overseas, four women--Lucy, Margo, Penny, and Dottie--find support from God and in their relationships with each other. As workers at an airfield in Boise, Idaho, the friends confront loneliness, hardship, temptation, and regret, and also reflect on the consequences of difficult choices that each has made. A moving story about the power of friendship as well as a vivid portrait of life on the U.S. homefront, The Victory Club will appeal to fans of women's fiction as well as to readers who relish engrossing historical novels.

Historical Fiction. Davina McKie, a mute teenager and a gifted fiddler, is invited to entertain the Duke of Hamilton's summer guests, and it isn't long before she catches the eye of young Somerled MacDonald. However, when Somerled robs Davina of her innocence, her father and enraged brothers plot for revenge. Set in 19th-century Scotland, this reinterpretation of the biblical story of Dinah will delight readers who like Scottish locales and wrenching emotional dramas. And, if you enjoy Grace in Thine Eyes, make a note that it is the 4th in the Lowlands of Scotland series; the 1st is Thorn in My Heart.

Historical Fiction. On the Oregon Trail, 11 women of various backgrounds whose menfolk have all died band together in hopes of making it to California. During their harrowing journey, they encounter emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges, yet they somehow find the strength to go on, eventually reaching California and its rough-and-tumble mining towns. Filled with rich historical detail about life on the 19th-century American frontier, No Eye Can See is the 2nd book in the Kinship and Courage trilogy, after All Together in One Place.

Historical Fiction. In 1852 Philadelphia, winsome socialite and talented matchmaker Mia Stanely angers her wealthy family by working for Godey's Lady's Book magazine. Among other things, Mia's parents can't stand the fact that her assignments require her to snoop into other people's lives, especially now that she is in the middle of a story about downtrodden seamen's wives. But when Mia uncovers a scheme that puts her own life in danger--and her heart on the line--it becomes clear that her parents' displeasure is only one of many problems that she must confront. A Lady of High Regard is the 1st book in prolific author Tracie Peterson's Ladies of Liberty series.

Historical Fiction. At the opening of My Heart Remembers, the Irish-immigrant parents of three young children are killed in a devastating tenement fire. With no relatives to care for them, the siblings are placed on an "orphan train" bound for Missouri, and despite 8-year-old Maelle's desperate attempts to keep her family together, she, her brother, and her sister are adopted by different families. Eighteen years later, Maelle hasn't given up her hope of one day being reunited with her brother and her sister and being a family once again. With God's help, will she be able to find them? Set in the late 19th century, this uplifting book will resonate with readers who enjoy stories about the power of family.