THE FIRST IN A 6-BOOK SERIES OF HISTORICAL ROMANCE STORIES FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SAMANTHA MICHAELS - YOU'LL BE GRIPPED FROM THE STARTBeautiful storytelling and I'm honoured to be involved both as an actor and as a director. Can't wait to film this. - Kelli HollisHighly recommended reading! Beautiful stories that remind us of the hardships that everyday women had to endure during World War 2 - Kitty NealeIt's 1945. Rosie is one of six women who have become firm friends after working together in a parachute factory in London.Heroes of the home front, they have been critical in supplying the brave soldiers abroad, as well as dealing with their own devastating challenges. They are faced with the brutal reality of battle when a bloodied chute is returned for examination after failing to open and causing a young paratrooper's death. Though no fault is found, it brings home for each of them, their own memories of love and loss.Rosie can't bear to look at the parachute because it reminds her of her first love. As Ida, Norma, Peggy, Phyllis and Vivian rally round to comfort her over a cup of tea, a very special treat is brought out to cheer her up - a precious tin of biscuits. They all vow from then on that they will keep their secrets and mementoes in their own tins - and The Biscuit Tin Secrets Club is born.Over fifty years later, Suzie Lambert is fed up after breaking-up with the man she thought was 'the one'. She decides to cheer herself up with tea and biscuits at her Grandma Rosie's. As she tells of her woes in love, Rosie brings out an old biscuit tin and hands it to Suzie. The contents and her Grandma's story take Suzie on a journey to the coast and the past, to find out about Rosie's first love, Albert. As she digs into the memories, her discoveries help to heal Rosie's heart and find a new future for her own.Over the course of this 6 book series, the stories of these very different women unfold - quiet Vivian finds a love that is taboo and heartbreak follows, Norma, party girl and rule breaker, dances the night away even though the bombs are falling - and meets an American GI who leads her into temptation. Wild, brash Peggy marries a man who adores her - but can't tame her. A glamorous American fighter pilot plays with fire and gets burnt when Peggy refuses to fly away with him. Mysterious Ida hides more than one secret - but courage and bravery are revealed as well as the torment in her heart - and proud motherly Phyllis becomes a hero and a beacon of light in a place where for many, there is only dark... Read all 6 and find out how the butterfly effect of war ripples down through the generations.

Inspired by the true stories of women who served in France during World War I, Sadie is a sweet romance filled with courage, hope, and lasting love.She yearns for far-flung adventures. He longs for the home he’s found in her heart. Will a world at war tear them apart, or draw them closer together?For most of her life, Doctor Sadie Thorsen has imagined seeing the world on grand adventures. When America joins the war raging across the world in 1917, it seems her dreams are about to come true. She travels overseas as a contracted physician, eager to do her part to help the war effort. Endless streams of wounded push her to the limits of endurance, then she receives word Harley John Hobbs, the man she’s loved for years, is missing in action. Unable to bear the thought of life without him in it, she refuses to let go of her hope that he’s alive.The day Sadie Thorsen shoved Harley John Hobbs down on the playground was the day she marched off with his heart. He spent years doing everything in his power to become successful, determined to have more than himself to offer Sadie if she ever returns to their eastern Oregon town. Conscripted to join the American Expeditionary Forces, Harley John answers the call and heads to France. Wounded and alone, he clings to the promise of seeing Sadie one last time.Can deep, abiding love withstand the tragedies and trials of a world at war?Read all the books in the Pendleton Petticoats series!Dacey (Prelude) — A conniving mother, a reluctant groom and a desperate bride make for a lively adventure full of sweet romance in this prelude to the beginning of the series.Aundy (Book 1) — Aundy Thorsen, a stubborn mail-order bride, finds the courage to carry on when she's widowed before ever truly becoming a wife, but opening her heart to love may be more than she can bear.Caterina (Book 2) — Running from her past, Caterina Campanelli is unprepared for the passionate feelings stirred in her by the town's deputy sheriff.Ilsa (Book 3) — Desperate to escape an unthinkable future, Ilsa Thorsen must find her inner strength.Marnie (Book 4) — Marnie Jones struggles to accept the possibility of tomorrow when redemption rides into town and into her heart.Lacy (Book 5) — Bound by tradition, Lacy Williams has to choose between the ties that bind her to the past and the love that will carry her into the future.Bertie (Book 6) — Haunted by a trauma, Bertie Hawkins must open her heart to love to overcome her past.Millie (Book 7) — Determined to bring prohibition to town, the last thing Millie Matlock expects is to fall for the owner of the Second Chance Saloon.Dally (Book 8) — Eager to begin his career, Doctor Nik Nash is caught by surprise when the spirited Dally Douglas captures his heart.Quinn (Book 9) — Full of opinions and plans to help women, Quinn Fairfield has no time for the nonsense of falling in love.Evie (Book 10) — Will a man focused on his work notice the love of a lifetime in his client’s effervescent nanny?

"One of the most enjoyable historical romances I've ever read." Historical Fiction CompanyA prudish princess on a mission…Princess Isabel de Orleans would do anything for Portugal. When her brother, the king, asks for her help, she agrees to travel to Spain to defuse a diplomatic crisis.A beloved rake as a babysitter…Henrique, Viscount Penafiel, has no roots. He prepares to sail to greener pastures when his best friend blackmails him into accompanying the princess to an aristocratic-filled seaside resort.Passion versus patriotism...With his wit and ever-present grin, Henrique delights in showing how Isabel's morals are outdated. Isabel abhors philandering but is entranced by the caring man hidden below a devil-may-care attitude. The sister of Henrique's best friend should be high on a pedestal, safe from his lust. But by demolishing his ideas, she crumbles the height separating them.A Bourbon with ulterior motives…Alfonso is a king sans a throne. When the Bourbon's meteoric interest in Isabel threatens Portugal's independence, Henrique has to take drastic measures to save his country and Isabel's love.If you're a fan of captivating tales set in the opulent backdrop of the 19th-century monarchy, this book is a must-read. Join Princess Isabel and the charming Viscount Henrique in their journey filled with passion, patriotism, and unexpected twists. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Truth About Myths.Praise for The Truth About Myths:"This novel now claims a spot in my Top 3 Historical Romance reads of 2023." Amazon reviewer"I adore Siniscalchi's writing!! She has such a beautiful writing style that just pulls me in and gives me all the feels." Amazon reviewer"This book was extraordinary! Such a delightful read. This story had it all, it was angsty and had so much pinning between the two MCs and I loved every second of it." Goodreads reviewer"A slow burn tug of war between duty and passion." Goodreads reviewer"Another beautiful historical romance story by Giovanna Siniscalchi." Goodreads reviewer"A mesmerizing historical novel." Goodreads reviewer"Siniscalchi's prose dances with an effortless grace, painting vivid scenes of a world immersed in history and mythology." Goodreads reviewer"What a beautifully written romance! The story, the characters, the SPICE. Wow. I loved every moment of this." Goodreads reviewer"I absolutely LOVED this book. I loved the details, the story setting, the characters." Goodreads reviewer"So fun and spicy!" Goodreads reviewer"This book kept me so hooked I was up till late last night reading. The chemistry between the leads are AMAZING!" Goodreads reviewer"Rich, vibrant, detailed." Goodreads reviewer"Gorgeous must-read historical romance." Goodreads reviewer"Giovanna writes with such exquisite detail and emotion that will make readers fall in love with the story." Goodreads reviewer"Giovanna has such a way of writing. It's so lyrical and descriptive, I didn't want to put the book down." Goodreads reviewer"I adore this whole series so much, Giovanna's writing is beautiful and enthralling!" Goodreads reviewer"Excellent sexual tension and chemistry." Goodreads reviewer"Oh my goodness! I loved it. This is one of the best in the series." Goodreads reviewer"Siniscalchi is proving to be a superb writer more and more with each book and this time she added a very welcomed touch of humor to her customary, delicious angst." Goodreads reviewer

“The premier writer of Americana romance” crafts a story of one woman’s fight to save her heartland dreams during the early days of World War II (Booklist).Young Sophie Heller and her family sacrificed everything to escape Nazi Germany and find safety in America. But as war fever sweeps their small town of Victory, Illinois, they become targets of suspicion, whispered accusations of treason, and a vicious attack. Sophie’s father won’t go to the law for help, but Sophie, now a newspaperwoman, vows to expose those behind the threats no matter what it takes. Her only ally is Cole Ambrose, a teacher whose quiet strength slowly earns her trust . . . and hides secret pain. As hidden enemies move in to destroy the Hellers once and for all, will Sophie and Cole’s defiance—and unexpected love—be enough?Praise for Dorothy Garlock“A gifted writer.” —Chicago Sun-Times“There is nothing better than Dorothy Garlock at her best.” —Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“No one brings home small-town America in a more picturesque manner than bestselling author Dorothy Garlock.” —Under the Covers Book Reviews

An uneasy friendship turns into a dangerous game when the love of a woman is on the line.Tom Breckinridge has been falling in love with Diana Marshall for the past year, but just when has decided to come to the point, a rival has come out of the woodwork: Reginald Popplewell, a childhood playmate of Diana's, and now heir to a viscountcy! Diana's father much prefers Reginald, but Tom believes Reginald has something to hide.When Tom shares his doubts with Diana, however, she won't hear a word against "dear Reggie" and goes so far as to wring a pledge from Tom that he will become Reginald's friend. Fulfilling this promise, Tom quickly discovers just how risky it can be to befriend a con man, and is forced to decide to exactly what lengths he is willing to go to win Diana.

Strange forces menaced her…All Diane wanted was to be left alone to care for her invalid sister. But she hadn’t reckoned with the uncontrollable yearnings of her heart. She had sworn not to love, but in spite of herself she found herself irresistibly drawn to dark, handsome Mac Cameron and the dazzling social whirl of the great manor. Little did she know that she was about to be plunged into a desperate plot involving espionage and murder.Emilie Loring was a very prolific and popular American romance writer. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she published her first book when she was 50 and continued writing until her death in 1951. She sold more than a million copies of her first 30 books.