Hope Beyond

A "just kisses" romance from the Hope Beyond seriesSome revolutions are internal.Their country's three-year fight for national sovereignty has ended. Ahnna, a village schoolmistress, finishes her service as a wartime nurse with the care of one more patient: Ikenna, an esteemed soldier and tradesman.Yet, even in their newfound independence, the struggle for worthy governance, both of the nation and of the heart, is not over. What might it take for Ahnna and Ikenna to answer the call of destiny?While this historical fantasy romance does not have magical elements, the story is set in a completely fictional world. Nadine. A French name, meaning, "hope."Her lifelong passion for the power of story makes reading and writing an adventure for Nadine C. Keels. She's driven to write the kinds of stories she's always wanted to read but couldn't always find, featuring diverse and uncommon lead characters in a medley of genres. Through her books and her blogs (Prismatic Prospects, Gentle Reads Fiction, and Selectively Gritty Fiction), Nadine aims to spark hope and inspiration in as many people as she can reach. These are tales of hope with both distant and close ties to the Eubeltic Realm. The stories can be enjoyed on their own or as companions to the various Eubeltic series: Eubeltic Realm, Crowns Legacy, and Movement of Crowns series.

A "just kisses" romance from the Hope Beyond seriesAt last she awakens to a new reality...Ever since the end of her country's revolution, Hsiu Mei has been riding on the tail of a brilliant dream. She's watched her soul sister's postwar love story unfold. And Hsiu Mei's nearness to that story leads to her newest friendship with a kindred spirit as well as her inclusion on an exciting trip overseas.Hsiu Mei is convinced that this trip of such national importance will change her life. What she doesn't count on is the letdown she encounters along the way.Upon her arrival back home, she decides it's time to set dreaming aside and to make a serious choice for her future: to agree to enter an arranged marriage with promising prospects. But how might this sensible decision detached from Hsiu Mei's dreams prove to be unwise?Simplicity is a sequel to Eminence and can also be read as a standalone. While this historical fantasy romance does not have magical elements, the story is set in a completely fictional world. Nadine. A French name, meaning, "hope."Her lifelong passion for the power of story makes reading and writing an adventure for Nadine C. Keels. She's driven to write the kinds of stories she's always wanted to read but couldn't always find, featuring diverse and uncommon lead characters in a medley of genres. Through her books and her blogs (Prismatic Prospects, Gentle Reads Fiction, and Selectively Gritty Fiction), Nadine aims to spark hope and inspiration in as many people as she can reach. These are tales of hope with both distant and close ties to the Eubeltic Realm. The stories can be enjoyed on their own or as companions to the various Eubeltic series: Eubeltic Realm, Crowns Legacy, and Movement of Crowns series.