Kingstonontario Stories

When journalist Ellen Carter enters the historic Frontenac County Gaol, she expects to find folklore. Instead, she uncovers a chilling truth buried beneath stone and silence: the ghost of Samuel Larkin, a man wrongfully executed, still walks the corridors, not for revenge-but for justice. "The Revenant of the Gaol" blends history and haunting in a tale where truth becomes the only exorcism.

Lauren Miller never expected David Douglas to walk back into her life. Ten years after their complicated university relationship ended, Lauren has built a successful career as a heritage consultant-and learned to leave the past where it belongs. Then David offers her a project she can't resist. Glennie's Pub, a Kingston landmark filled with history and memories of their student days, is threatened with demolition. David wants to save it, but he needs Lauren's expertise to prove that preserving the building can make financial sense. Taking the job means working closely with the one man Lauren has never quite managed to forget. As they uncover the possibilities hidden within the old building, Lauren begins to discover things about David's past she never knew-and to question some of the assumptions she has carried for a decade. But David has battles of his own, including a family more interested in profits than preservation and secrets that have shaped the man he has become. The attraction between them may still be there, but trust is harder to rebuild. And when events leave Lauren questioning David's loyalty once again, she must decide whether the past is warning her away-or whether some hearts simply need a second chance to be found.

** ASK FOR THIS BOOK AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY ** In the blossoming heart of Kingston, Ontario, the spring of 1921 brings a fresh wave of hope, love, and longing. As the last traces of winter fade, a group of young couples navigates the complexities of romance and family expectations against a backdrop of societal change. Harry Spencer Bruton, a dutiful clerk with dreams of his own, finds his heart captivated by the enchanting Eva Kathleen Curl, a resilient young woman whose tragic past has shaped her into the lady she is today. Amidst the vibrant festivities of engagement parties and wedding preparations, their love story unfolds, challenged by family dynamics and the ghosts of their pasts. Meanwhile, Harry's siblings-each with their own aspirations and struggles-confront the realities of life and love. From Earl, the hardworking farmer seeking his own happiness, to Edith, the nurturing sister balancing duty and desire, the Bruton family must come together to support each other as the ties that bind them are tested. As secrets are revealed and relationships blossom, can Harry and Eva forge a path to a future filled with hope and love? Join them on this journey of romance, family, and the promise of new beginnings in Springtime Promises, the first installment in a captivating series that celebrates the magic of love in 1921 Kingston.