Eight authors and eight different takes on four dramatic elements selected by our readers-an older heroine, a wise man, a Bible, and a compromising situation that isn't.Set in a variety of locations around the world over eight centuries, welcome to the romance of the Bluestocking Belles' 2017 Holiday Anthology.It's Never Too Late to find love.1181The Piper's Lady by Sherry EwingTrue love binds them. Deceit divides them. Will they choose love?1354Her Wounded Heart by Nicole ZoltackA solitary widow, a landless knight, and a crumbling castle.1645A Year Without Christmas by Jessica CaleAn earl and his housekeeper face their feelings for one another in the midst of the English Civil War.1795The Night of the Feast by Elizabeth Ellen CarterOne night to risk it all in the midst of the French Revolution.1814The Umbrella Chronicles: George & Dorothea's Story by Amy QuintonThe Umbrella Strikes Again: St. Vincent's downfall (aka betrothal) is assured.1814A Malicious Rumor by Susana EllisA harmonious duo is better than two lonely solos for a violinist and a lady gardener.1886Forged in Fire by Jude KnightForged in volcanic fire, their love will create them anew.1916Roses in Picardy by Caroline WarfieldIn the darkness of war, hope flickers. In the gardens of Picardy, love catches fire. Jessica Cale is a historian and author of award-winning romance. Originally from Minnesota, she earned a BA in Medieval History and MFA in Creative Writing in Wales while climbing castles and photographing mines for history magazines. She is a member of the Royal Historical Society and the editor of Dirty, Sexy History. You can find her at dirtysexyhistory.com
