what historians never discovered... Path of Peril by Marlie Parker Wasserman

“A feast of characters, scenery and history, Wasserman sets the table for a tremendous read. Path of Peril is a privileged walk with TR, his wife, his staff and dozens of characters struggling to create one of the “greatest engineering feats of the century.” - Chris Keefer, author of No Comfort for the Undertaker, a Carrie Lisbon Mystery

from the Austin Weekly Statesman... Emma (Heritage Series #1) by Susan Diane Black Blackmon

Based on a real-life Cinderella story, complete with a wicked stepmother.

It is up to the reader to decide if it's a fact or fiction.

The Unsolved Case of The Secret Christmas Baby: A Victorian Cozy Mystery (The Mrs Imogene Lynch Series #1) by Hannah Byron

"My favourite aspect is the witty and original writing style, fun and playful yet substantive with Victorian-era vernacular, values and details. I like that the protagonist is middle-aged and has loads of life experience." Brenda, Goodreads

Island of Dreams by Harry Duffin

The turbulent years of political corruption leading to Batista’s dictatorship, forces the older children to take very different paths to pursue their own dangerous dreams.

love and guilt, grief and promise... - The Crossing by Ashby Jones

The Crossing is a powerful and haunting love story of surprising discovery set in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen during Prohibition. Its mission seeks to reconcile love and guilt, grief and promise. Set apart from other stories, it combines history, fact, surrealism, and reality into an ever-recycling boost of the human spirit.

the turbulent times of the 1970s...The Benevolence of New Ideas (One Woman's Journey From Sicily to America #3) by Carmela Cattuti

"Stories of immigrants are always colorful, intriguing and painstakingly real. They bring with them a whole sense of history, of secrets, of new beginnings, old traditions and some things best left hidden. This was just one such story." Mystica, Goodreads

a tumultuous yet poorly documented history - Blood Before Dawn (The Dung Beetles of Liberia #2) by Daniel V. Meier

While describing the once beautiful country and a kind and generous people, Meier intertwines terrifying tales of the atrocities committed that account for the future pain of an entire nation.

a world of ancient evils, vicious hunters and human prey - The Gift by R A Williams

A lush historical adventure that's equal parts Gothic horror as it is tale of lost love, The Gift: Eleanor is the first in an exhilarating new trilogy that takes you from Titanic to the trenches of WWI, and Honduran shipwrecks to ancient crypts in the heart of London.

The explosive reveal about... People of the Sun (The Eye of Ra #3) by Ben Gartner

"This is Gartner's finest, most nuanced book in the series, and literally EVERYTHING is at stake here. It's the kind of story that can be enjoyed by younger readers looking for an exciting read or deeper thinkers who love to ponder the intricacies of time travel and the hidden histories we aren't taught in school." Shawn P., Goodreads

a collective tale of self-determination, love, and sisterhood... Defiance and Redemption, A Lifetime of Unbroken Bonds by Maria J. Andrade

"This book is an engrossing page turner which will pull you in and keep you cheering for your favorite actors until the very end! Defiance and Redemption is a unique book that tells a story that is both particular to a given time in Ecuador, but also universal in its themes of love, betrayal and survival." - Nancy Mintie, Founder of Uncommon Good

Love, Courage and Survival... The Scent of a Storm (German Love Stories of WWII #3) by Annette Oppenlander

"Annette Oppenlander writes a touching, well-researched historical fiction story. [...]  Love and life find a way to survive from the horrors of war but people are forever changed by the awful tragedies they endured. [...] This book put her on my favorite author's list." - Christy M., Goodreads

a fun yet deadly ride... Songbird (Jax Diamond Mysteries #1) by Gail Meath

"The characters don’t just jump off the page, they pull you into their world. [...] The mystery is so well done, with puzzles and red herrings that will keep you guessing." Bonnie DeMoss, Goodreads

their lives are affected by her mystery and magic - Jaguar Paloma and the Caketown Bar by Jess Wells

Amid drunken monks, a roaring trade in faked marriages just for fun, and the Romani, all balance on the knife-edge between legality and the illicit.

One woman’s journey from Sicily to America - Between the Cracks by Carmela Cattuti

"Articulate and descriptive story. This author is astute in story telling. She takes the reader right along with her throughout the story, emotions, and actions. She doesn't hurry through the telling so that you can feel the emotions of the characters and understand their situation thoroughly. " - Kathy P., Goodreads

both hate the notion of marriage... An Unsuitable Lady for a Lord (Scottish Lords and Ladies #1) by Cathleen Ross

"This is a new author to me & I thoroughly enjoyed this fun, entertaining read of two people who were so right for each other fighting the inevitable. [...] A captivating read & I’ll certainly read more from the author." Janet, Goodreads

new bonds... Gardenia Duty by Kathleen Varn

"This is a book that will pull at your heartstrings, and for some even more if they have lost a loved one close to them, or have a loved one who served. I loved reading about Bobby’s years in the service, and how it impacted him and helped shape him even more. He seems like such a wonderful character and one that many would have loved to know if given the opportunity despite this book being a work of fiction."- Seraphia, Goodreads

Woman War Chief: The Story of a Crow Warrior by Jerry A. Matney

Rich in both details and drama, this true story of Woman War Chief transports the reader back into the early 1800s, living among the River Crow. You'll learn how a precocious female captive struggled to become a warrior instead of a lodge woman, who succeeded in becoming a leader among the same people who took her captive!

a complex journey - A Savage Kultur by Monique Roy

"Wow, a very well written dual timeline historical fiction book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. [...] Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of." Tony P., Goodreads

time runs out... Dirty Old Town: A Shane Cleary Mystery by Gabriel Valjan

"Valjan paints the town, and all the colors are noir."--Tom Straw, NYT Bestselling author, as Richard Castle
"So come for the twisting plot and suspense, stay for the style." --William Martin, NYT Bestselling author of Back Bay and Bound for Gold

the crisis is near - The Ghosts of Saratoga by David R. Ossont & David Dampf

"Reading historical fiction of this caliber is a wonderful way for a young adult to gain insights into this chapter of American history." - Virginia Rafferty, Goodreads