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	Kiss Kiss	by Gwen Grant Jan. 29, 2012	Free!	5347 words	Read a sample
	Set in the 1950s, when sixteen year old Lamour stumbles across a secret love affair she finds herself in great danger.
	The Long Hunter	by Don McNair Jan. 24, 2012	$2.99	68253 words	Sample 15%
	Matt McLaren, only a boy when Indians killed his parents in 1770 and kidnapped his three-year-old sister Mandy, sets out to find her. A cruel innkeeper enslaves him, and he’s rescued by a kindly old farmer. When the innkeeper kills the farmer Matt kills him, and flees to Can-tuc-kee to trap furs. He escapes Indians and returns home, meets his true love, and helps settle the rugged, majestic land.
	The Illuminatrix	by Barbara Leibhardt Wester Jan. 20, 2012	$4.99	167153 words	Sample 22%
	Sixteen-year-old Anne Quinn longs for adventure, but she is an apprentice Illuminatrix to the King of Deneresh for whom she keeps official records. Called Faeries' Child by the Grandmother who trained her in the skills of writing, Anne knows nothing of her parents and vows one day she'll uncover the truth of her past. But will she survive accusations of treason? Historical fantasy, YA and adult.
	Ward of the Sun King	by Mildred Allen Butler Jan. 20, 2012	$2.99	50662 words	Sample 30%
	Adrienne is happy to become a ward of King Louis XIV of France and attend the school for girls established by his wife. But when the school’s rules change, she flees with the help of her cousin Pierre and hides in the palace of Versailles, disguised as a page boy, until the two escape--only to be accidentally separated. Not knowing if he is alive, she soon must make a decision about her future...
	Trade winds to Meluhha	by Vasant Davé Jan. 14, 2012	$2.99	102307 words	Sample 15%
	Recounts young Samasin's adventure in Bronze Age Mesopotamia & Indus Valley Civilization. Implicated in murder, he flees to Meluhha to search Siwa Saqra – name uttered by the dying man. He falls in love with Melluhhan Velli but she adores another man. He also meets a mysterious Mesopotamian Anu.(Cover shows both ladies) Meeting Siwa, he finds that the murder held an enigma & then hell breaks loose
	The Finishing of Lady Amelia	by Scarlett Rains Jan. 08, 2012	$4.99	41970 words	Sample 2%
	Lady Amelia Fitzailwyn knows everything about everything... she certainly does not require Finishing School! If John and Alex had not told on her, she would still be home! It was fine for them to chase every skirt in the Kingdom but she has one kiss ...or two, and Uncle carts her off!
	Apollo The Sun Shines Strong	by Monica P Jan. 05, 2012	$1.00	1057 words	Sample 15%
	Apollo glares at hsi sister. He sees a foul act and sees the oracle. She tells him the sun is strong, and he walked out feeling less cleansed.
	The Jackal Dreaming	by J.A. Caselberg Dec. 30, 2011	$5.99	102224 words	Sample 15%
	Deep beneath the temple, young Tarith makes a discovery, one that will take her on a journey of learning and danger. The Dreaming God is waking, and it is only Tarith who holds the balance of power within her hands. Or is it? Tarith's journey will take her across vast lands and numerous encounters to try to restore the balance of power that keeps the world safe.
	Face at the Window	by Janet Roberts Dec. 25, 2011	Free!	11678 words	Read a sample
	Aleksander is sure he's glimpsed a face, but then everyone knows the old print works is empty. Then he hears that Jews are hiding, and discovers his teacher is helping. He becomes Hannah's penpal but gets increasingly worried about her. Is it true that there's a man called 'Bielski' who is hiding Jews in the forest? There's only one way to find out, but will he even survive?
	The Priest and the Peaches	by Larry Peterson Dec. 20, 2011	$4.99	79356 words	Sample 20%
	Young adult historical fiction novel set in the Bronx of the mid-1960s - Take a seven day journey with the five, newly orphaned Peach kids, as they begin their struggle to remain a family while planning their dad's funeral.
	Gunnedah Hero	by Clancy Tucker Dec. 14, 2011	$5.20	81083 words	Sample 20%
	Gunnedah ‘Gunnie’ Danson receives a surprise gift. His late grandfather left him a box containing a manuscript written by his great-great-grandfather. At the back of the manuscript is an envelope - NOT to be opened until Gunnie has read the story. At Wiralee Station, family secrets are revealed. The family cattle station is under threat. Will the contents of the mysterious envelope save it?
	Vikings! Saxon Holocaust	by Keith Scrivener Dec. 13, 2011	$4.99	102425 words	Sample 20%
	King Aethelred entrusts his premier General Ealdoman Byrhtnoth with defending England's south eastern coastline, from a vast fleet of Viking longships led by Prince Olaf Tryggvasson. It is attacking the Kent coastal towns of Folkestone and Sandwich. Princess Catherine has developed a rapport with Eddie, her Romani mercenary bodyguard and their romance might hold the key to England's security.
	Thundersnow, In the Shadow of the Cedar, Book One	by Sheila Hollinghead Dec. 07, 2011	$2.99	51149 words	Sample 20%
	Depression Era fourteen-year-old Sarah Jane--Blue Jay to her beloved Poppa--struggles against her controlling mother on a south Alabama farm. Troubles pile on troubles when a freak thundersnow strikes. Yet, the storm also brings peace, beauty, and refuge, if Sarah Jane will only seek it . . . in the shadow of the cedar.
	Dark Remains	by Sean McMahon Dec. 02, 2011	$2.99	73130 words	Sample 25%
	London, 1842. England is in turmoil and one young woman must carry the demands of both the living and the dead. “Fine characterization...and skilled pacing make this a real page-turner.” Publishers Weekly on this 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Semi Finalist.
	Beyond Paradise	by Jane Hertenstein Nov. 30, 2011	$3.99	40846 words	Sample 10%
	Louise Keller travels with her missionary family to the Philippines on the eve of Pearl Harbor. At first the country seems like paradise, but soon Louise and her family are captured by the Japanese and forced to live in internment camps.
	Asha in Time	by Mandy Nachampassack-Maloney Nov. 22, 2011	$1.99	85685 words	Sample 10%
	An Egyptian princess gets handed into the future for safe-keeping. When it’s time to return to her destiny, her future husband, and her power will she be ready? Will she be willing to accept her throne? This young adult alternate history book re-imagines the reign of Ramses II and the life of the one woman he loved above all others.
	True Brit - Beatrice, 1940	by Rosemary Zibart Nov. 20, 2011	$4.99	50000 words	Sample 15%
	In 1940, Beatrice Sims, a spoiled English girl arrives in Santa Fe to escape the war in London. At first the twelve-year-old hates the dusty little town. But soon Beatrice makes friends and develops a crush on handsome Esteban. First accused of being faceta – stuck up, Beatrice learns to change tires, ride wild ponies and helps the nurse, Clementine Pope, rescue a sick baby on an Indian pueblo.
	Destined	by Jessie Harrell Nov. 14, 2011	$0.99	86870 words	Sample 20%
	A reimaginnig of the ancient myth of Eros & Psche, told with a fresh, modern-day approach, yet still set in ancient times. Fans of Greek mythology and heart-stopping YA romance will not want to miss this tender and epic tale of love, loss and redemption.
	Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part One: The Great Gather)	by Ian Hall Nov. 14, 2011	$2.99	31083 words	Sample 20%
	Under the cloud of imminent Roman invasion, the northern druids gather the clan leaders. Calach is the 15 yo eldest son of the chief of the Caledonii Clan, and is cast into clan politics for the first time. Destined to be chief one day, and knowing the importance of the gathering, he is bewildered by the chief’s antipathy to each other. He begins to plot on his own. Thus begins Calach’s story.
	The Patricians	by C.S. Lund Nov. 05, 2011	$0.99	82072 words	Sample 20%
	In the ancient Roman Republic, a 16-year-old would-be actress throws the patrician class into a tailspin by falling for a rebellious, charismatic slave.
	Benny and the Bank Robber 2: Doctor Dad	by Mary C. Findley Nov. 05, 2011	$2.99	79426 words	Sample 15%
	Benny and his best friend Jason find themselves in the middle of a terrifying mystery while attending a private boys' school in Detroit. Gambling, extortion and attempted murder are all in the cards when Benny makes the mistake of trying to impress members of a secret society. Benny finds himself forced into a meeting with someone who may already have killed to enforce his will.
	The Adventures of Justin Tyme	by Scott Cardinal Nov. 03, 2011	$0.99	70277 words	Sample 20%
	This unique series creates a masterful new genre that allows readers to follow an intriguing fictional story about 3 teenagers as they deal with loss, friendship, loyalty, and time-travel while engaging in and with incredible real events, heroes, and legends from American history, including George Washington, Peter Francisco, John Adams, Paul Revere, Nellie Bly, Mother Jones and more.  Â
	Inn Time	by Scott Cardinal Nov. 03, 2011	$0.99	14797 words	Sample 20%
	When a married couple stay at a mysterious Bed and Breakfast filled with historical artifacts they find themselves transported to the past where their experiences have both a positive affect on history and their own lives. They both become real-life historical figures, and in-turn learn a great deal about themselves, and literally "learn from the past."
	The Boston Massacre	by Scott Cardinal Nov. 03, 2011	$0.99	18487 words	Sample 20%
	Although the history books present the incident as an act of murder, in truth the background and actual events are totally different from the fictionalized myth so often recounted.    The story of the Boston Massacre is told from the viewpoint of two cousins who intend to impress the Sons of Liberty by instigating a riot so they can become Young Patriots and gain employment with mentors.
	Peter Francisco	by Scott Cardinal Nov. 03, 2011	$0.99	18483 words	Sample 20%
	This is the true story of the greatest soldier during the American Revolutionary War. He used his sword to cut a path to glory and freedom and comes one of the greatest heroes in American History.
	Unity	by D. Julius Garcia Oct. 25, 2011	$0.99	113676 words	Sample 5%
	Book One in the Unity Complete Trilogy. A version which allows the reader to read the trilogy separately, in an unabridged, unedited version as the original book was designed to be read.
	The Alchemist's Dream	by John Wilson Oct. 24, 2011	$2.99	62011 words	Sample 10%
	Set against the thrilling backdrop of the quest for the Northwest Passage, The Alchemist's Dream is a riveting tale of exploration, ambition and betrayal. Governor General's Literary Award Finalist. ForeWord magazine's Book of the Year Award finalist.
	Circles	by Ross Martin Madsen Oct. 12, 2011	$4.99	32555 words	Sample 20%
	Reggie’s grandson, while reading the journals his grandfather left behind, makes a connection with the past and discovers how much alike he and Granpa Reginald really are. He discovers life was not so different way back when. Growing up has always been difficult, packed with challenges, full of mystery, and charged with emotions.
	The Blue-Sprigged Dimity Dress	by Tommie Lyn Oct. 11, 2011	Free!	4372 words	Sample 20%
	This is a SHORT STORY, a coming-of-age tale. Lisbeth Collins wants a new dress that her family cannot afford. She has outgrown the hand-me-down from her older sister and wants a new long dress that will signify she is no longer a little girl.
	The Quell Stone	by Z V Satterwhite Oct. 10, 2011	$1.99	49486 words	Sample 30%
	Freddy never dreamed he would be living in St. Wigbod, alone, in an abandoned wing of his grandmother's mansion. He knows no one at school and must face his greatest fears...eating alone and sweaty palms. Freddy unearths the secret of the haunted lower basement of his school when he is cast back in time to 1607. Will he escape the savage Indians determined to kill him? The adventure begins...
	Swallowcliffe Hall 3: Isobel's Story	by Jennie Walters Oct. 06, 2011	$2.99	64008 words	Sample 20%
	In the final part of the 'Swallowcliffe Hall' trilogy, Isobel comes to the shell of this once-beautiful house with her gas mask in 1939, to stay with her grandmother Polly. Rumours of war are everywhere and it's an anxious time, especially for Andreas, a Jewish boy Izzie meets in the village who has escaped from Nazi Germany. Can she help his family find sanctuary at the Hall too?
	Swallowcliffe Hall 2: Grace's Story	by Jennie Walters Oct. 06, 2011	$2.99	62544 words	Sample 20%
	'Downton Abbey' from the servants' perspective! It's 1914, and war is about to change the lives of the Vye family and their servants at Swallowcliffe Hall. The young men are going off to fight, while wounded soldiers arrive at the Hall to convalesce. Polly Perkins' daughter Grace, a reluctant kitchenmaid, may escape from the servants' hall, but can she ever find love beyond her social class?
	Swallowcliffe Hall 1: Polly's Story	by Jennie Walters Oct. 06, 2011	$2.99	51618 words	Sample 20%
	For 'Downton Abbey' fans! Scandal, romance and intrigue in a grand English country house: Swallowcliffe Hall, home to the Vye family and their servants. As under-housemaid, Polly Perkins is expected to be seen and not heard, and nobody notices the quiet girl who cleans up after them. But soon Polly uncovers dark secrets lurking behind the Hall's elegant facade; secrets that will end in tragedy.
	Hope and the Knight of the Black Lion	by Mary C. Findley Sep. 14, 2011	$2.99	75061 words	Sample 15%
	Seventeen-year-old Hope rebels against her family's arranged marriage plans and her uncle's strange beliefs in Medieval England. She must fight sexual temptation and put her trust in a mysterious returned Crusader and his Arab friend when her home is attacked and her family kidnapped. A cryptic diary and a relentless enemy keep Hope off-balance but growing in reliance on God and her true knight.
	The Onam Miracle	by Mariah Evans Sep. 14, 2011	$2.99	23712 words	Sample 20%
	Meet Patyamal, a young princess living in Kerala, India in the late 17th century. All she wants is freedom which fuels her desire to do away with the caste system. She runs away from her posh life in the palace. Patyamal is forced to deal with life on the streets and discovers first-hand how the lower castes scrape for their very existence. Will she find truth? Will she find freedom?
	Beyond the Shickshock Mountains: A Canadian Talon Saga	by Malcolm Mills Sep. 14, 2011	$6.90	75387 words	Sample 5%
	The novel exposes the travels and adventures related to exploring and settling the endless stretch of Canadian land in 18th century. Danger and intrigue, romance and pirate encounters bring excitement, hardships, and victories to honest young men of high spirit and love for freedom and justice.
	The Last Pendragon Saga: The Last Pendragon/The Pendragon's Quest	by Sarah Woodbury Sep. 10, 2011	$7.79	182502 words	Sample 20%
	Books One and Two in The Last Pendragon Saga, this bundle tells the story of Cade--the last Pendragon and the heir to the throne of Arthur--his love Rhiann, and their friends in 7th century Wales.
	Night Children: Dark Birth	by Scott Bryan Sep. 09, 2011	$4.99	85934 words	Sample 20%
	Annabelle and Roland learn to become vampires in preparation to fight Dominic, the master vampire that slaughtered their parents, and his horde of undead servants, dark witches, sasquatches and werewolves.
	A Pirate of the Caribbees	by Richard Philbrick Sep. 07, 2011	$2.99	77567 words	Sample 25%
	Pedro Morillo is the most feared pirate in the Caribbean. He swoops down on merchant ships of all nations but has a special hatred for the English. Rarely does any victim escape to tell the tale. Filled with pitched battles at sea, kidnapping and hurricanes young officer Courtenay beards the lion in his den for a final showdown to the death in the tradewinds.
	Shrouded Path: Doorway Cycle Vol. 1	by Aron White Aug. 27, 2011	$2.99	31791 words	Sample 20%
	Jun Quan dreamed of learning kung fu, but never thought abandonment would be the price he’d pay. Years later, he winds up on the streets of Kunming, one of the most corrupt cities in 16th century China, and finds himself not only protecting the innocent and punishing the guilty, but also searching for clues to his father’s disappearance and its link to the mysterious Red Doorway. 31,800 words.
	Fitzroy: The Boy Who Would be King	by Kathleen S. Allen Aug. 18, 2011	$2.99	52663 words	Sample 10%
	Henry Fitzroy is the bastard son of Henry VIII, this is his story from his birth to his tragic death.
	Unhewn Stone	by Wendy Laharnar Aug. 17, 2011	$5.99	93897 words	Sample 20%
	Fighting legends in the Middle Ages is a dangerous game, even for the modern young magician known as the Chosen One.
	Banjo Billy and the River Rat Kids	by Billie Atamer Aug. 17, 2011	$4.99	34080 words	Sample 20%
	By Billie Atamer
	Moulin	by Andy Frazier Aug. 16, 2011	$1.99	37252 words	Sample 20%
	When Henry goes to France with his father and little brother he believes they will have an exciting adventure. His father has bought a derelect old windmill which he intends to renovate, but the locals are all very wary of it and a secret it may hold. Henry discovers the secret by accident and finds himself back in 1152, Medieval France. In his attempts to get home his problems only worsen.
	Where Soldiers Lie	by John Wilson Aug. 15, 2011	$0.99	48671 words	Sample 20%
	A thrilling tale of mutiny and rebellion! India, 1857. It's all exotic and mysterious to Jack O'Hara, newly arrived to live with his aunt in Cawnpore. What Jack doesn't realize is that violence and war lurk just below the surface and are about to explode into a nightmare from which very few will survive. "…an absolutely terrific book…The pacing is flawless" Geoffrey Bilson Award Jury
	Vampire's Kin	by John Smith Aug. 13, 2011	$5.99	6851 words	Sample 11%
	Vampire stories detailing the various branches of vampires relating to the order of Dracko, including werewolves and the replacement of Dracula. This book is a sequel to both Vampyre Origins and Origin of the Werewolf.
	The Youngest Navigator	by Mary Louise Clifford Aug. 11, 2011	$3.99	14932 words	Sample 20%
	Airas Tinoco, a 14-year-old page at the court of Prince Henry the Navigator, sails as purser on a caravel exploring the coast of Africa. In the Gambia River the officers and crew of the ship are killed by poisoned arrows. Of the four surviving teen-age boys, only Aires is willing to navigate their homeward vopyage. Will they be hopelessly lost as they try to return to Portugal?
	Hooligan Navy: A Short Story	by TK Kenyon Aug. 08, 2011	$0.99	15941 words	Sample 10%
	When Eve Johnson, home during the summer of 1942, witnesses a Nazi U-boat torpedo a merchant marine ship off the Nantucket coast, she is determined to stop the attacks. The Coastal Picket Patrol, AKA the “Hooligan Navy,” forms to scout for U-boats, but they won’t induct girls. Eve vows to scout on her own, even though her family and the Hooligan Navy itself tries to stop her. (50 pages)
	Ox Cart Angel	by J. A. Arnold Aug. 05, 2011	$2.49	36787 words	Sample 35%
	Claire and her father set out from the Dakota Territory, hoping to catch up to the large caravan of Métis fur traders that left the day before. Their destination? The bustling city of St. Paul, where Papa wishes to open a photography studio. But with only Bone Bag, their one-horned ox, to pull their squeaky cart, they soon realize they may have to make their treacherous journey alone.
	The Foothill Spirits: Book Two - Shawnees & Runaway Slaves	by Betty Casbeer Carroll Aug. 04, 2011	$1.99	38159 words	Sample 25%
	This is the 2nd book in the Foothill Spirits Series, set in 1832, depicting the fictional Douglas family. Heather Jean awakens on Maggie Sue's grave and quickly moves off. She inadvertently stands on Morning Glory's burial mound and thereby desecrates it. Her spirit travels back to 1832, and inflicts on Morning Glory the same conditions that afflicted Maggie Sue in Book One.