Historical Fiction
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The Undesirables (Sample Chapter) by thumandgloom
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(Chapter 1 only) In the winter of 1941-1942, Leningrad is under siege, and Karen Hamilton, a seventeen-year-old American musician, finds herself trapped and struggling to survive. Throughout the city, people are dying of starvation and frostbite, and Karen knows that if she doesn't escape immediately, she will share their fate. If she has any hope of leaving Russia and reuniting with her fiancé, Bobby, in New York, she must do the impossible: cross enemy lines and then stow away. On her harrowing journey, Karen encounters Petr, a young conscripted Russian soldier. She isn't sure she can trust him-he is equally wary of her. But as the two join forces in order to stay alive, an unexpected romance takes root. Now, as Karen gets closer to the reality of escape, she has a choice to make: Will she return to a safe life in America with Bobby, or remain in war-torn Russia with Petr? This is a sample chapter of the book that will be available October 18 from Lake Union Publishing.
A Vikings Treasure. by racheeeelxoxo
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When a princess is taken away by a crew of vikings back to their home to become a slave, her life will change dramatically. She will have to quickly learn how to adapt to the different culture or risk her life. But when she becomes used to the new life, a unexpected relationship starts forming, will this be her downfall or everything she ever wanted. *This story is based on the TV show 'Vikings' any similarities go to the shows creaters, also the characters that I am using which arnt my own* Hope you enjoy reading.
Thorn Rose (PUBLISHED) by purplehamsa
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"Forgive me God for I have sinned. I allowed a Northman's lip to touch my own, to touch me neck and travel the length of the sensitive skin. My blood writhers, yearning for his touch. A quenching urge for desire and O'Lord, my eager flesh burns with raging fire." When the powerful Jarl, a ruthless and merciless Viking, takes a sudden interest in Faylin, a nun he captured on a raid, she vows not to let his wiles distract her from what is truly important - her faith. His very presence is what fuels the fire within her, allowing the hatred to fester. He destroyed her world and she watched it burn to the ground, crumbling and descending, shattering into pieces of hopelessness right before her eyes. Though what happens when she starts to realize that beneath the Northman's toughened shield lays a forbearing soul, lost within the darkness and the shadows of his own façade? Stricken by this realization, the possibility of humanity under such a barbaric character, Faylin finds herself torn between her fears of eternal damnation and desire, struggling to keep her sanity as she dances on that very thin line between love and hate. Cover by FvckHumans Highest Achievements: Thorn Rose: #1 in Historical Fiction!!! (21/11/2015)
Taming the beastly Duke by MissChris21
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Cassandra knew her life was over the moment her parents told her she was to marry the Duke of Thornton. She had heard horrible stories about him that made ice cold fear run down her spine. He's a gorgeous man, but rude and insulting at every turn. Cassandra tries to make the best of her marriage but it's quite hard to do when you are married to a beast of a man.
Savage Intentions (2nd in Savage Series) by conleyswifey
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2nd in the 'Savage' series. Hawke and Lily have everything they wanted. A family with their daughter, Allie and Jack. But soon tensions begin to arise within the family and when unexpected visitors arrive from the past, no one can predict the devastation that will strike their family.
Savage Desires (1st in Savage Series) by conleyswifey
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Lily knows that being with Hawke is dangerous. If her husband finds out her and her sister could both die but Hawke's intense green eyes and powerful body are more than she can resist. Hawke vows to keep her safe. Will he succeed? First in a three part 'savage' series.
Innocence and the Outlaw by conleyswifey
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Wyoming Territory 1884 Leah lived a sheltered and comfortable life. It changes the night she goes against her family's wishes and runs away to marry her beau. Attacked by a band of outlaws, her beau apparently murdered, Leah is thrust into the fear of the unknown with men who seem pure evil. Confusion accompanies the explainable passion she feels toward the tall Indian who is holding her prisoner and yet keeping her safe inside this camp of outlaws? Chase Caldwell was raised a man who took what he wanted to survive without guilt. He had never thought anything could change that until Leah came tumbling into his life and made him question the way he was living. A love unlike any other but it seems impossible. Will peace ever find these young lovers or will Leah's family or Chase's outlaw past and Indian blood keep them forever apart?
Gray Skies by conleyswifey
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North Carolina 1851 Deep in the mountains of North Carolina lives a branch of the Cherokee nation that no white man had been able to remove. They could come and go like the wind. They were rumored to be ghosts and called the 'Ghost Tribe' by those that knew of them. They were feared by all who lived in those mountainous lands except for one. Deniah Williams is the one person who does not fear them. And her reason? Gray Skies. He saved her life as children and has been her friend since that day. She knows there is something unique about her friend and his people and yet she asks no questions. She has trust in him and for her that's enough. But when Deniah's father learns of her friendship with a monstrous savage of the ghost tribe he is determined to protect her. And he knows just how to do so. He must find her a suitable husband and move his daughter to the northeast and away from the danger he is sure she faces. But things do not go as planned. When Gray Skies learns of the danger that Deniah faces he knows he must save her. Going against the wishes of his tribe, Gray Skies leaves to rescue the woman who has his heart. A fiery passion ignites between them and a love stronger than any love before ties their souls together. But hatred and revenge threaten to tear them apart. Join Gray Skies and Deniah as they fight for their love, for each other and for peace among their people.
Passions of the Heart - BOOK 2 of PASSION series by SheriChapman
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Please see the next page for a full description - This is the sequel to Wild Passions. Kaitlin has just been accepted into the Bear Claw Clan of the Oglala after the spirit totem of the war chief, the black bear, has pointed out her worth. In the first book, Kaitlin was the only captive Spirit Bear had ever owned. He was fascinated and attracted to the blonde beauty and vowed to make her love him. After his plan succeeded, he asked her to become his mate for life through the eyes of Indian law. During the premarital celebrations, Crow warriors were evidenced entering Oglala territory. These Sioux enemies developed a daring plan to abduct the beautiful betrothed. They believed taking Spirit Bear's heart would break the essence of the indomitable war chief and end his mighty rein.
Wild Passion - Published by Wild Dreams Publishing! by SheriChapman
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*Cover by Wild Dreams Publishing! Wild Passions is set back in the early 1800's when the first whites begin to settle in the wild South Dakota Territory. Kaitlin Farley's home is the first to be built outside the protective walls of the settlement. Left alone day after day by her father and brother, she is put in charge of keeping up the home and providing the meals. However, she doesn't realize she has captured the interest of the war chief of the Mighty Lakota Sioux. Spirit Bear is angered at the invasion of his lands by the evil wasicun. He has not had any warfare with the white dogs yet, but already three Indian maidens and a young boy have met their demise at their hands. He knows he needs to study this new enemy before he can retaliate. One day, Kaitlin ran away from home because her father promised her hand in marriage to the most cruel but wealthy man in the town. Her father had no way of knowing he'd really driven his daughter into the arms of a very handsome Indian warrior. Kaitlin's life changes once she becomes the property of the Lakota war chief. She has to relearn life to Indian specifications. The striking leader not only owns Kaitlin's freedom, but he also holds her heart captive. DUE TO A PUBLISHING CONTRACT, I AM REMOVING CHAPTERS 4 AND ON. Please visit Amazon, etc. to purchase yours! It's only $2.99 on Kindle reader (https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Passion-Book-1-ebook/dp/B075PCV17D/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1507773904&sr=1-1&keywords=wild+passion+sheri+chapman)