1660s Stories

"I'm going on a date!" Brett exclaims toward her friend, Emily "Who with?" Emily inquires. "Danny Teller!"

What if the princess was never saved? What if she had to defend herself throughout the war? But she ended up going undercover. Her fate is the same as everyone else's. Death. But what if she can avoid it?

"I took a deep breath as I stared out at the lake. To an observer, I probably looked insane. My intricate updo had come undone as I ran through the forest to reach the solitude of the lake, leaving my long auburn hair to curl and tangle around my face while my simple blue satin frock was tattered and torn from running through the undergrowth. 'Why are you so stupid Azalea?' I thought as I mentally chastised myself for my behavior at the ball. 'He's not like you; you're damaged, broken. What would a prince see in you anyway? You're just a chamber maid. Whatever you thought you had years ago was obviously was nothing. Time to stop dreaming and accept his engagement.'Yes, sometimes having a conscience royally, excuse my pun, sucks." ............................................. Azalea Harquinn was used to being in the shadows. As a chamber maid to the queen of Eleria herself, it was to be expected; seen but not heard. Everything changed when she met Castor. He was unlike any man she had ever seen; tall and lithe with eyes that shone like silver. His tenderness toward her both terrified and enthralled her. He was everything she could ever want, and she knew he was too good for her. Meeting each morning before her duties, they become close, but one day he was gone. Years later there's a visitor in the castle that has the entire household buzzing. The queen's son was finally to return after being away for schooling. Azalea had never seen the prince before Ahmed she is shocked when Nicolas is the one coming home..... with his new fiancée. Heartbroken, Azalea attempts to move on, but Nicolas won't give up on her so easily. Drama, romance, and jealously take center stage as Azalea and Nicolas' journey begins.

What Would You Do to Save Your Best Friend from Burning at the Stake? The year 1660 is when it all changed... That's when a witch-hunter comes to Clara Dahl's seaside village in Norway. She's horrified to discover how fast her neighbors and friends are to turn against each other. She soon realizes her sleepy, little, picturesque corner of the world has been invaded by evil-and it has nothing to do with witchcraft. As neighbor turns against neighbor, Clara finds herself drawn into the fray, forced to do what she can to protect her friends and loved ones. An educated and upstanding minister's daughter, Clara speaks out against the witch-hunter's unjust treatment of those accused of witchcraft. She sees how he plays the villagers, using their superstitions and religious beliefs to make good people accept horrible things. When Clara's best friend Bess is accused of being a witch, Clara must make an incredible sacrifice to save not only her friend, but the entire town... before it's too late. About the Book In 1660, women had no voting rights, couldn't own property, and were treated as second-class citizens. If that weren't bad enough, many innocent women-especially poor women-were tried and executed for witchcraft. The people responsible for their deaths were often their own friends, family members, and neighbors. Catching a Witch is a story about a young woman who's willing to do whatever it takes to protect the people she cares about most in this world. You'll love this book if you enjoy... Historical dramas Witches and witch hunting Historical thrillers The history of religion and superstitions A story with a strong female protagonist fighting for what's right http://geni.us/xNGBalj

The first chapter of the sequel to A Broom At The Masthead, in which we meet the Russells again. 1666 - and Thankful Russell, newly retired from his post as an Admiralty intelligencer at the Court of Charles II, is trying to make a success of his new career - fatherhood. And his young wife Thomazine has a secret. Her beloved has found it hard enough going with one new baby - he's going to be unbearable when he finds out there's another on the way. Never mind. After all, it can only get better. Because when you're five months pregnant, and feeling sensitive about your waistline at best, what you really need is one of your - darkly glamorous, enigmatic, gorgeous - husband's possible old flames turning up. Especially when she needs your help. Isn't it?