Brave New Century
Inspirational
Historical Romance from Prism Book Group
Stories of four young
women who are each braving challenges at the dawn of the 20th
century in the big city. Will they overcome their hardships and find love?
Available from your favorite bookseller, Amazon Print, Kindle
Smashwords eBook
ISBN: 978-1940099255
Print: $13.99
Electronic: $3.99
Three Rings for Alice by Lisa Lickel
Love and respect in
1899 Milwaukee is as close as a phone call.
Forgiven by Paula Mowery
When Henry and Jessie
meet it seems to be classic love at first sight until a shocking revelation
tears them apart.
The Pocket Watch by Kathleen Rouser
Searching for the
past an orphan and a young doctor find love for the future.
Flames of Hope by Teena Stewart
Love ignites in the
midst of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
More about Three Rings for Alice:
Our opening story, Three Rings For Alice, shows Alice
Smith’s struggles to be a modern woman at the turn of the twentieth century in
America. Orphaned, she must make her own way in an age when women are just
coming into the workforce. Despite a proposal of marriage from a long time
friend, she determines to marry for nothing less than love, even if her love is
a voice over the telephone.
About the author: Lisa Lickel is a Wisconsin writer who
lives in a hundred and sixty-year-old house built by a Great Lakes ship
captain. A muti-published, best-selling and award-winning novelist, she also
writes short stories and radio-theater, is an avid book reviewer, blogger, a
freelance editor, and magazine editor. Visit LisaLickel.com.
More about Forgiven:
Henry Smith has little interest in the plans his parents
have for him when it comes to his career and who he will marry. His world is
turned upside-down when a shoot-out ends in fatalities.
Jessie Lee Capelle and her sister strike out from the
orphanage their father mysteriously abandoned them at to make a life for
themselves. Shamed by her background, Jessie struggles with Henry's
attention.
Just as Henry and Jessie decide on a life together a
shocking revelation could force them apart unless true forgiveness can be
found.
About the author: Paula Mowery is a published author, speaker, and
acquisitions editor for Prism Book Group. Her articles have appeared in Woman's
World, The Christian Online Magazine, and the multi-author devotional blog,
Full Flavored Living. She reviews Christian fiction for several authors. She is
a member of ACFW and on their author interview team. Paula is a pastor's wife
who lives with her husband and daughter in East Tennessee. Find her at www.paulamowery.blogspot.com or
connect with her through her author page on Facebook.
More about
The
Pocket Watch:
Isabel Jones, an orphan, receives a ruby ring left by the
mother she never knew and wants more than ever to find her roots. When a young
physician, Daniel Harper, rescues her from an oncoming automobile and she finds
his pocket watch in a puddle, her circumstances take a turn. She begins to
consider what life outside the orphanage could be like. Daniel’s heart has been
broken before and the attractive young lady who finds his treasured timepiece
wouldn’t be deemed suitable by his social climbing parents.
When Isabel and Daniel work side by side, caring for the
orphanage children during an influenza epidemic, she becomes gravely ill.
Compelled to redeem the time by helping her find the past, Daniel finds a
buried truth that creates an unbridgeable chasm between them. Where will they
find hope in a hopeless situation?
About the author: Kathleen Rouser has loved making up stories
since she was a little girl and wanted to be a writer before she could even
read. The Pocket Watch is Kathleen’s
debut novella. She has been
published in Homeschool Digest and An Encouraging Word. She
currently enjoys interviewing authors for the Novel PASTimes historical fiction
blog. Her desire is to bring to life endearing characters who resonate with
readers and realize the need for a transforming Savior in their everyday lives.
She lives in southeast Michigan with her hero and husband of 31 years, Jack,
who not only listens to her stories, but also cooks for her. Find her at: www.kathleenrouser.com, www.novelpastimes.com and https://www.facebook.com/kathleenerouser
More about Flames of Hope:
Young San Francisco police officer Gideon Light is smitten
the moment he sees Lily McMinn rolling down the awnings on her father’s
mercantile. Lovely, petite, and spunky, Lily had to grow up quickly after her
mother passed away. She not only oversees the welfare of two younger siblings,
she also helps run her father’s business.
Gideon and Lily are immediately attracted to each other and
soon become good friends. It doesn’t take long before Lily realizes her
feelings for Gideon have changed to something far deeper. He secretly harbors
dreams of advancing in the force to earn a substantial enough income to make
Lily his wife.
Before either has a chance to pursue each other, however, an
earthquake of unthinkable magnitude shatters their world. With a raging fire
fast in its wake, tragedy and triumph await as Gideon, Lily, and her family
flee for their lives with little more than the clothes on their backs. Set during the time of the great 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, this tale of great loss, incredible human courage, and sweet romance, will inspire and warm your heart.
About the author: Teena Stewart is a published author, an accomplished artist, and a ministry leader. In addition to Brave New Century, her recent published books include Mothers and Daughters: Mending a Strained Relationship and The Treasure Seeker: Finding Love and Value in the Arms of Your Loving Heavenly Father. Brave New Century represents Teena’s first fiction inclusion in a book. She and her husband Jeff are involved in “out-of-the-box” organic church ministry in Hickory, NC. For more info on Teena visit www.teenastewart.com
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