1955. Pen Turner, long bound by responsibility, is finally given the chance to go on an adventure of his own when he inherits a bookshop in the Scottish town of Helensburgh. But nestled inside the ivy-covered walls, among hundreds of dusty old books, is something far rarer, an artifact once created by occultist John Dee. And with it, a mystery that begins to stir the edges of reality.1989. Decades later, Adelaide Benson’s world unravels when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. With nowhere else to go, she returns to Scotland to the only family she has left, her eccentric great aunt Carolyn. Drawn to an old abandoned bookshop near her aunt’s apothecary, she begins uncovering secrets hidden within its walls.Though separated by decades, Pen and Adelaide find themselves connected by an old typewriter hidden within the bookshop, one that allows them to communicate across time. What begins as curious correspondence soon deepens into something far more profound, as letters and stories passed through the keys begin to blur the boundaries between past and present, ink and emotion, until their lives and their hearts begin to intertwine.But magic always comes at a cost, and the closer they get to one another, the more reality begins to crack.The Messengers of Magic is a haunting story of love that transcends time and how fragile our reality truly is.

Can a marriage really save a town? And what will happen to the hearts caught in the crossfire?It’s 1890, and Evan Taft, a sheriff from Montana, is determined to find a bride for the sake of his town. Echo Canyon is on the verge of extinction, and the local townspeople have come up with a creative plan to bring it back to life: mail-order brides. Things in the town are going from bad to worse, and Evan decides to step up to the challenge in the hope that other men will follow suit.But Evan is scarred by a broken heart, and he’s tentative about searching for love. Will he be able to give himself to the cause fully enough to succeed?Meanwhile, Josie Bainbridge doubts that she’ll ever find a husband. All her friends are married now, and it seems like there aren’t enough men in Washington. With few options left, she resorts to the newspaper, scouring advertisements for the man of her dreams.Josie and Evan begin writing to each other, and soon Josie is on her way to Echo Canyon to meet him. Romance blossoms quickly, and it seems that everything is set to be perfect… But perfection is short-lived, and soon it seems like history is repeating itself, and Evan is in for another heartbreak.With evil at work in the town, will the lovers be able to see each other through the lies and deceit spinning around them… and will Evan stay alive long enough for them to get there?Mail-Order Bride: Montana Rescue is the first book in the Echo Canyon Brides series. Packed with action, adventure, and danger, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a passionate, high-stakes romance. Fling yourself into the passion as danger unfolds: Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.Echo Canyon Brides series reading order: Book 1: Montana Rescue Book 2: Montana Bargain Book 3: Montana Adventure Book 4: Montana Luck Book 5: Montana Fire Book 6: Montana Hearts Book 7: Montana Christmas Book 8: Montana Orphan Book 9: Montana Surprise Book 10: Montana Miracle Book 11: Montana Ricochet

Christmas 1923It's the first Christmas without Aunt Agatha and Violet is having a hard time finding the will to be bright or young. Her brother, Victor, is determined to cheer her up, so he arranges a party between friends to brighten their holidays. When a body is discovered, Detective Inspector Jack Wakefield is on hand. Their romance may be a off-kilter, but he knows them well enough to be sure neither twin killed the victim. So just who killed this person and why? In finding the killer, will Jack and Violet also discover just what the future holds for them?

In 2022, Bill, Paul, and Annie Carpenter are seniors with broken bodies and broken dreams. Then the single, childless siblings learn that a legendary fountain of youth in Mexico may be more than a myth.Within weeks, the Carpenters enter a mysterious cave and exit in 1905 as healthy young adults. They begin a fantastic journey in the age of the San Francisco earthquake, the Titanic, and World War I.In THE FOUNTAIN, ANNIE'S APPLE, and DUTIES AND DREAMS, the novels of John A. Heldt's SECOND CHANCE trilogy, three old souls find love, danger, and adventure as they experience the most pivotal events of the early twentieth century.

His love for her is real. But is her fortune real?Horse trainer by day and agent of the Crown at night, when Sir Randolph receives an offer to help a baroness train a timid filly, he’s happy to oblige. But with no horse in sight and the sneaking suspicion he’s been set up for love, he and the beautiful young widow Lady Xenobia hit it off immediately. There’s only one problem – what is the fine Lady doing with a hidden stash of suspicious-looking bank notes?Yearning for an independent life, Rachel spends her days balancing the books for her mother’s business. But when a dashing son of an earl with a need for an accountant sets his sights on her, she finally sees her chance. He might not be heir to the earldom, but Mark Merriweather is a cunning businessman searching for a wife… and he feels an attraction to Rachel which is impossible to deny.With a matchmaking cousin pulling strings in the background and secrets bubbling to the surface, will this pair of budding couples find the happiness they desire? And as passion begins to flare amid rumors of embezzlement and counterfeit banknotes, will their relationships fall apart before they even begin?If you adore gripping Regency Romance novels set in the heart of 19th-century British Aristocracy, then The Knot of a Knight is a tale you won’t want to miss. With a dash of mystery and plenty of romantic suspense, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Scroll up and grab your copy now.

?? SERIES COMPLETE ??"a beautiful story... and the ending was perfection" Goodreads Review ?????"Why not have a short dalliance with me? In the cold desert of my spinsterhood, I assure you I will not treasure my virtue half as much as the memories of sensual pleasures with you." Life has not been kind to Charlotte Harding. Orphaned, impoverished and plain-looking, she depends on the charity of relatives who take her in when she has nowhere else to go. In their London home, she meets the rich and handsome Viscount Stanton who is promised to the beautiful heiress, Miss Powell. Charlotte is smitten with him on first sight, but the Viscount barely notices her except to note her unprepossessing looks and shabby dress.One night at a society ball, Charlotte accidentally witnesses a secret tryst between the viscount and his mistress - and is unfortunately discovered. Her silence is bought with an unforgettable kiss that leaves Charlotte yearning for more. So when she learns that the viscount has ended his relationship with his mistress, Charlotte seizes the opportunity to make him a scandalous offer - a short, discreet affair in return for memories to treasure in her spinsterhood.The Viscount's Scandalous Affair is the first novel in The Stanton Legacy series. Set in 1835, it features an illicit affair between two unlikely lovers whose emotional and bumpy journey into love ends in a happily ever after. If you're a fan of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, but would like to read a romance with high spice, then this book is for you.