Holiday
Historical Fiction Blowout!
(December 1st)
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Similar Taste in Books – by Linda Banche
Historical Period: Regency
Synopsis:
Book 1 of Love and the Library: Clara and Justin
"Pride and Prejudice" has always brought lovers
together, even in the Regency.
Justin has a deep, dark secret—he likes that most despised form
of literature, the novel. His favorite novel is "Pride and
Prejudice", and, especially, Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Intelligent, lively,
fiercely loyal Miss Elizabeth. How he would love to meet a lady like her.
Clara’s favorite novel is "Pride and Prejudice" and
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. Intelligent, steadfast and willing to admit when he is
wrong. Can such a splendid man exist? And can she find him?
One day in the library, they both check out copies of their
favorite book. When Justin bumps into Clara, the magic of their similar taste
in books just might make their wishes come true.
A sweet, traditional Regency romantic comedy novella, but not a
retelling of "Pride and Prejudice".
On sale for 99 cents at Smashwords only with coupon code FF67C (not case sensitive)
Kingdom of Rebels – by
Derek Birks
Historical Period: Fifteenth Century – the Wars of the Roses
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Synopsis:
When all hope is gone, only death lies in wait…
England in 1468 is a nervous kingdom. King Edward IV has fallen
out with his chief ally during the Wars of the Roses, the powerful Earl of
Warwick.
Ned Elder, a young lord whose sword helped to put Edward on the
throne, has been forced out of England by Warwick.
Far away on the Scottish border, a beleaguered fort, Crag Tower,
desperately awaits Ned’s return. Led by his fiery sister, Eleanor, the
dwindling garrison is all that remains of his brave army of retainers. Unknown
to all except the loyal knight, Ragwulf, Eleanor has Ned’s young son in her
charge - a son who has never seen his father. But, as border clansmen batter
the gates with fire, the castle seems certain to fall.
One by one Ned’s
family and friends are caught up in Warwick’s web of treason. The fate of the
Elders and those who serve them lies once more in the balance as all are drawn
back to Yorkshire where they face old enemies once more. Eleanor can only hope
that Ned will soon return. She must fight to keep that hope alive… and when
Lady Eleanor fights, she takes no prisoners...
Search for the Golden
Serpent
(Servant
of the Gods, Book 1) – by Luciana Cavallaro
Historical
period – 600 BCE Ancient Greece
Synopsis:
The
story is about Evan, an architect whose been having strange dreams. He received
an unexpected phone call from an entrepreneur from Greece who wants Evan to
restore his Family’s home. He dismissed the caller and regarded the person as a
crank. During a dream, he met the mysterious entrepreneur, Zeus, who catapulted
him back in time, five hundred years before the birth of Christ. Evan, an
unwilling participant finds himself entangled in an epic struggle between the
gods and his life.
(December 4)
Children of Apollo (Eagles
and Dragons – Book I) – by Adam Alexander Haviaras
Historical
Period: The Roman Empire, A.D. 202
Synopsis:
At
the peak of Rome’s might a dragon is born among eagles, an heir to a line both
blessed and cursed by the Gods for ages.
Lucius
Metellus Anguis is a young warrior who is inspired by the deeds of his glorious
ancestors and burdened by the knowledge that he must raise his family name from
the ashes of the past. Having achieved a measure of success in the emperor’s
legions in North Africa, Lucius is recalled to Rome where he finds himself
surrounded by enemies, cast into the deadly arena of Roman politics.
Amid
growing fears of treachery, Lucius meets a young Athenian woman who fills his
darkening world with new-found hope. Their love grows, as does their belief
that the Gods have planned their meeting, but when an ancient oracle of Apollo
utters a terrifying prophecy regarding his future, Lucius’ world is once more
thrown into chaos. Ultimately, he must choose sides in a war that threatens to
destroy his family, his faith and all that he has worked for.
(December 5)
Sea Witch (Voyage
One) – by Helen Hollick
Historical
Period: The Golden Age of Piracy – 1716
Synopsis:
Escaping the bullying of
his elder half brother, from the age of fifteen Jesamiah Acorne has been a
pirate with only two loves - his ship and his freedom. But his life is to
change when he and his crewmates unsuccessfully attack a merchant ship off the
coast of South Africa.
He is to meet Tiola
Oldstagh an insignificant girl, or so he assumes - until she rescues him from a
vicious attack, and almost certain death, by pirate hunters. And then he
discovers what she really is; a healer, a midwife - and a white witch. Her
name, an anagram of "all that is good." Tiola and Jesamiah become
lovers, but the wealthy Stefan van Overstratten, a Cape Town Dutchman, also
wants Tiola as his wife and Jesamiah's jealous brother, Phillipe Mereno, is
determined to seek revenge for resentments of the past, a stolen ship and the
insult of being cuckolded in his own home.
When the call of the sea
and an opportunity to commandeer a beautiful ship - the Sea Witch - is put in
Jesamiah's path he must make a choice between his life as a pirate or his love
for Tiola. He wants both, but Mereno and van Overstratten want him dead.
In trouble, imprisoned in
the darkness and stench that is the lowest part of his brother's ship, can
Tiola with her gift of Craft, and the aid of his loyal crew, save him?
Using all her skills Tiola
must conjure up a wind to rescue her lover, but first she must brave the
darkness of the ocean depths and confront the supernatural being, Tethys, the
Spirit of the Sea, an elemental who will stop at nothing to claim Jesamiah
Acorne's soul and bones as a trophy.
Link to 99 Cents Holiday Historicals offer
here
(December 6)
INCEPTIO – by Alison
Morton
Historic Period:
Modern/Roman (alternate history)
Synopsis:
New York, present day, alternate timeline. Karen Brown, angry and
frightened after surviving a kidnap attempt, has a harsh choice - being
eliminated by government enforcer Jeffery Renschman or fleeing to mysterious
Roma Nova, her dead mother's homeland in Europe.
Founded sixteen centuries ago by Roman exiles and ruled by
women, Roma Nova gives Karen safety, at a price, and a ready-made family in a
strange culture she often struggles with. Just as she's finding her feet, a
shocking discovery about her new lover, Praetorian special forces officer
Conrad Tellus, isolates her.
And the enforcer, Renschman, is stalking her in her new home and
nearly kills her. Recovering, she is desperate to find out why this Renschman
is hunting her so viciously. Unable to rely on anybody else, she undergoes
intensive training, develops fighting skills and becomes an undercover cop. But
crazy with bitterness at his past failures, Renschman sets a trap for her,
knowing she has no choice but to spring it...
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(December 7)
Men of
the Cross (Battle Scars I) – by Charlene Newcomb
Historical period: Medieval - 12th century
Synopsis:
War, political intrigue and passion… heroes… friends and lovers…
and the seeds for a new Robin Hood legend await you…
Two young knights’ journey to war at Richard the
Lionheart’s side sweeps them from England to the Holy Land in this historical
adventure set against the backdrop of the Third Crusade.
Henry de Grey leaves Southampton in high spirits, strong in his
faith and passionate about the mission to take Jerusalem back from Saladin’s
army. Stephan l’Aigle’s prowess on the battlefield is well known, as are his
exploits in the arms of other men. He prizes duty, honour and loyalty to his
king above all else. But God and the Church? Stephan has little use for either.
Henry’s convictions are challenged by loss and the harsh
realities of bloody battles, unforgiving marches, and the politics of the day.
Man against man. Man against the elements. Man against his own heart. Survival
will depend on more than a strong sword arm.
(December 8)
Flavia's Secret – by
Lindsay Townsend
Historical
Period: Ancient Roman Britain, 206 AD
Synopsis:
Spirited
young scribe Flavia hopes for freedom. She and her fellow slaves in Aquae Sulis
(modern Bath) have served the Lady Valeria for many years, but their mistress'
death brings a threat to Flavia's dream: her new master Marcus Brucetus, a
charismatic, widowed officer toughened in the forests of Germania. Flavia finds
him overwhelmingly attractive but she is aware of the danger. To save her life
and those of her 'family' she has forged a note from her mistress. If her
deception is discovered, all the slaves may die.
For
his part torn between attraction and respect, Marcus will not force himself on
Flavia. Flavia by now knows of his grief over the deaths of his wife Drusilla
and child. But how can she match up to the serene, flame-haired Drusilla?
As
the wild mid-winter festival of Saturnalia approaches, many lives will be
changed forever.
Book 2: A Mutual Interest in Numbers 
Book 3: A Distinct Flair for Words 
