Echoes From the Past

What price is too high for survival? Petrograd, 1917. Eighteen-year-old Valentina Kalinina's life of aristocratic privilege is shattered in an instant when Bolshevik rebels storm her home. Her father is murdered before her eyes, her beloved fiancé Alexei falls to a revolutionary's bayonet, and Valentina barely escapes to England with her life. Stranded in a foreign country with no money or support, salvation arrives in the form of a charming cousin, Dmitri, who offers her sanctuary in his Belgravia mansion. Valentina believes her nightmare is over, until she realizes that Dmitri's generosity comes at a horrifying price… Present day. When archaeologist Quinn Allenby discovers a skeleton sealed behind a wardrobe in a London house, she expects another routine investigation. But the moment she touches a delicate Fabergé necklace, Quinn is thrust into Valentina's world of revolution and betrayal. As Quinn pieces together the Russian girl's desperate story while juggling new motherhood, she realizes that exposing the truth about the mysterious skeleton will have devastating consequences for her own future… Fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine, and Susanna Kearsley will devour this gripping story of survival, betrayal, and the dangerous lengths we go to protect those we love. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars

Some secrets span centuries. Some loves transcend death. Dunwich, 1346. Petra's world shattered the day the Church took her beloved Avery, forcing him into holy orders and leaving her to face a brutal arranged marriage. Twelve years later, Petra is a widow struggling to care for her three children when Father Avery returns. But religious hysteria is sweeping through their crumbling port town, and when Petra's son's violent seizures mark him as cursed, can she turn to the only man she ever loved for help, or will a terrible secret she hid condemn them all? Present day. Quinn Allenby's psychic ability to see into the past through touch feels more like a curse when skeletal remains are discovered near medieval Dunwich. The woman and child are buried face-down in unmarked graves, an iron cross between them. It's an unheard-of practice, and Quinn knows she must uncover their story. As Quinn witnesses Petra's desperate fight for survival, she faces an impossible choice of her own-one that will reshape her future and teach her that sometimes the greatest love requires the greatest sacrifice… An epic story of passion, betrayal, and the timeless power of love to triumph over tragedy, that will captivate fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine, and Susanna Kearsley. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars

Some women are born to defy fate. Cornwall, 1620. Mary Wilby flees her brutal uncle's house to board the Lady Grace as a colonial bride bound for Virginia. She prays that marriage to plantation owner John Forrester will bring the peace and security she craves, but she soon discovers her new husband harbors deadly secrets. Only one man offers her hope of escape from this waking nightmare: Walker, a half-English, half-Native American man haunted by his own tragic past. But their carefully laid plans for escape take a devastating turn… Present day. When Quinn Allenby discovers a woman's remains sealed within a Cornish cave, the bone hair comb buried alongside shows her visions of unspeakable doom. And as she witnesses Mary's desperate struggles in the New World, Quinn's own life unravels: her twin sister Jo has vanished, and her family stands on the brink of collapse. Quinn has always understood what it takes to survive, but can Mary's haunting legacy teach her the true power of taking control of her own destiny? A powerful story of courage, betrayal, and the unbreakable bonds that transcend time. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars

Some betrayals cut deeper than a blade. New York, 1777. Jocelyn Sinclair's life depends on deception. By day, she's a humble servant in British Major Hector Radcliffe's household, invisible and overlooked. By night, she risks everything as a spy for the Continental Army, gathering intelligence that could turn the tide of war. When she meets the enigmatic Captain Jared Denning, their forbidden attraction threatens to expose her carefully constructed lies. But Jocelyn discovers too late that the greatest danger doesn't come from enemy soldiers but from someone she trusted with her life… Present day. When skeletal remains are discovered beneath an ancient oak tree at her friend's manor house, archaeologist Quinn Allenby is brought in to help solve the mystery. But the moment she touches a tarnished silver ring buried with the bones, she experiences Jocelyn's world of espionage and betrayal, and witnesses a tragic fate she is helpless to prevent. Separated by centuries, both women face impossible choices between duty and desire, safety and truth. But some secrets demand to be heard, no matter the cost… A gripping story of courage, betrayal, and the dangerous price of justice. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars

Are some secrets worth dying for? Ireland, 1588. Rafael de Silva washes ashore on an Irish beach after a catastrophic shipwreck, carrying only his secret Jewish faith and a golden hamsa. He is starving and desperate when he meets Aisling O'Rourke, a local chieftain's niece, and experiences a blinding desire he has never felt before. But their love is impossible, and when Rafael's precious hamsa is discovered, he faces a terrible choice: admit to a secret that could see him nailed to a cross or watch an innocent man die in his place. Present day. The discovery of a hamsa amulet beside crucified remains near an Irish castle is a puzzle to Quinn Allenby until her psychic gift connects her to the artifact's terrible history. But as she pieces together Rafael's story, her twin sister's arrival with devastating secrets forces Quinn to confront a painful truth: some betrayals span generations, and the past has a way of demanding payment from the living. A haunting tale of religious persecution, forbidden love, and family secrets that echo through the centuries. The next addictive read for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars

What if uncovering your past could destroy your future? Louisiana, 1858. Spirited fifteen-year-old Madeline Besson arrives at Arabella Plantation after her father's sudden death, burdened by grief. She is soon overwhelmed by the grand house, her charismatic cousin, George, and her grandmother's cold and inexplicable hatred. But as Madeline becomes entangled in the Besson family's dark history, a shocking affair leads to banishment and disgrace. Trapped in a remote bayou cabin, she faces her fate alone… Present day. Quinn Allenby travels to New Orleans searching for answers about her psychic abilities. When she touches an intricate ivory fan, she's plunged into the tragic history of her own ancestor. But her visions reveal a buried family secret which someone is desperate to keep hidden, even if it means silencing Quinn forever. Can she survive long enough to finally expose the truth, and give voice to Madeline's story, or will she become another victim of her family's deadly legacy? Fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine will love this sweeping story of forbidden passion, family secrets, and the pain of ultimate betrayal. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars

Some betrayals echo through the centuries. Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1461. When Lady Catherine Dancy saves the life of a wounded knight, Guy de Rosel, her fate is sealed. Though they share a powerful connection, Guy's manipulative brother Hugh discovers her identity and forces her into a loveless political marriage. Trapped in the crumbling de Rosel keep on the Scottish borders, Catherine faces an impossible choice between duty and desire. But Hugh's cruel ambitions run deeper than she knows, and when betrayal strikes, will the chapel where she sought solace become her tomb? Present day. Archaeologist Quinn Allenby's psychic gift has often been a curse, but when she discovers a medieval skeleton and amber rosary beads beneath her husband's family home, the visions that flood through her are darker than any she's experienced before. As Quinn's high-risk pregnancy pushes her to breaking point, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about Catherine's fate. But solving this ancient mystery may cost her everything, including the man she loves… A devastating story of deadly betrayal, forbidden love and the dangerous power of the past to reshape the present. An unputdownable read for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars

Their love was forbidden. But some passions echo through eternity. London, 1664. Seventeen-year-old Elise de Lesseps wakes on the morning of her wedding, knowing her life is over. Sold into marriage to settle her father's gaming debts, she's bound to Lord Edward Asher-a man old enough to be her father and who harbors a twisted secret that will shatter her innocence forever. But when Elise meets James, Edward's illegitimate son, her life is transformed by something neither of them expected: a love so powerful, it will cost them everything… Present day. Archaeologist Quinn Allenby has a secret: the ability to see into the past through touch. When she places her hands on a sapphire brooch found within an eerie 17th-century chest, she's plunged into a world of forbidden passion and deadly betrayal. But as Quinn delves deeper into the visions, her own life spirals into chaos as she realizes she's not just witnessing a love story, but a terrible crime she cannot let rest. Separated by centuries, the two women are bound together by a haunting secret and an incredible gift. While Elise faces impossible choices between duty and desire, Quinn risks everything to uncover a truth that someone tried to bury forever… A breathtaking story of family secrets, sacrifice and shocking betrayals, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars

Some truths are too terrible to speak, and too dangerous to hide. London, 1955. Nurse Helen Brent has spent twenty-six years believing she'll never find love. Then she meets her new patient, David Edevane. Despite a tragic upbringing, David is kind and stable, and their whirlwind romance quickly leads to marriage and pregnancy. But Helen's world collapses when she uncovers a dreadful secret, and she will carry the consequences of her silence for the rest of her days… Present day. Archaeologist Quinn Allenby has seen countless ancient remains, but the tiny baby buried with tender care in a London garden affects her deeply. When she touches the pewter brooch left with the body, Quinn is drawn into a devastating mystery. But as Helen's tragedy unfolds, Quinn's family begins to fracture, and she discovers that some wounds run deeper than time itself. Can she confront the growing threat within her own bloodline before history repeats itself in the most devastating way possible? A heartbreaking story of forbidden love, family secrets, and the dangerous power of blood ties, perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Susanna Kearsley, and Barbara Erskine. Praise for the series: "Hooked me from the prologue. I seriously couldn't stop reading. I stayed up through the night and into the next morning to find out what happened… Can't wait to read the whole series!" Reader review, 5 stars "Captivating… unputdownable… I completed it in one day. If you enjoy romantic suspense and historical genre, this combo is definitely for you!" Reader review, 5 stars "Gut-wrenching and spellbinding simultaneously. I enjoyed the seamless storylines with the modern-day events and 17th century love story. I literally could not put this one down!" Reader review, 5 stars "From the very first page, I was drawn in and could not put this one down. Would I spend my hard-earned cash on this book? Yes. Would I recommend to friends & family? Yes! Will I search out the next one? You bet, I'm addicted now. Is this a Kindle Keeper (delete on pain of death)? Definitely." Reader review, 5 stars "I loved this book so much that it was hard for me to put down and go to bed some nights. The characters came alive and jumped off the pages. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next." Reader review, 5 stars "A captivating story… The characters felt real, and you were wanting the best for them… a book that will keep you up at night, reasoning 'just one more chapter'… My only complaint is that the book had to end." Reader review, 5 stars