Bloodstained land. Harrowing secrets. Can a wrongly accused rancher solve a brutal crime before he’s locked away forever? Rural Sacramento, 1870. Caleb Stewart can’t wait to be a family man. After battling natural disasters and legal challenges to secure his land claim, he’s finally free to court the French beauty next door. But he’s forced to push his feelings aside when his own hacienda becomes the scene of a suspicious double murder. Madeleine Laurent hopes a fresh start in America will help her forget painful memories. But even though her homicidal husband fled and vanished, she’s still legally bound to a man who’s likely dead. So she’s shocked when he reappears with a false name, stirring up trouble as the local lawyer’s hired muscle. Threatened into silence, she bites her tongue despite knowing that the truth of her husband’s identity could clear her kindly neighbor of blame. And as the trumped-up case grows, Caleb fears he’s running out of time to discover the real killer before he loses his ranch and his freedom. Can Caleb and Madeleine unmask the true culprit and build a new future together? Unbridled Vengeance is the fifth book in the charming Of Gold and Blood historical mystery series. If you like suspenseful twists and turns, vivid 19th century Californian settings, and a touch of romance, then you’ll adore Jenny Wheeler’s captivating tale.
Rosie Kelly is a resilient Irish actress battling to feed her family. Alejandro de Vile is a wealthy heir in hiding after shooting a man in self defence. When illness and a prospective lynching freeze them in a hostile stand off, will her street smarts save him? And will it be at the cost of her heart? 1872 San Francisco: Rosie Kelly’s heart’s desire is to star on stage so she can support her ailing sister back in New York. When she's injured and is dropped from her show, the charmer she’s categorised as a naïve rich boy arranges medical care for her sister. Alex de Vile is certain Spanish charmer Dionisio Garcia wasn’t involved in the assault that threatened his life, and he can’t understand why Rosie is playing up to the flamboyant playboy. But with his life at stake, he must rely on her resourcefulness to uncover a treacherous double cross that goes right back to his hidden family history. Rosie’s proud spirit tells her Alex’s opinion doesn’t matter, as long as she can unravel the tangled web of murder, bribery, and fake documents in time to save him and repay her debt for her sister’s care. Confronting murders, attempted abductions, and ancient lies, she races to dig out seeds of destruction sown a generation ago, while ignoring her savage pain inside. Will these lovers-in-denial win through, face their fears and admit the truth before it’s too late?
Their paths crossed with complicated histories and uncertain futures. Will their precarious connection be their undoing? San Francisco, 1870. Sugar heiress Leilani Manolo is determined to keep the business afloat after her grandfather’s death. But when a key contract is cancelled, her attempts to secure a new deal with an influential import agent meet with a firm rejection. And though she’s in competition with a charming French winemaker, they’re thrown together in chaotic circumstance when the dealer is murdered in front of their eyes. Vintner Aristide Laurent is desperate to avoid more scandal. Craving the prestigious contest win needed to get his vintages into New York and Paris restaurants, he can’t afford to involve himself with the stunning Hawaiian accused of murder. But despite his best efforts, he finds himself ensnared in her affairs. Implicated in the killing and driven to save her family’s livelihood, Leilani digs deep into a complex conspiracy. And although Aristide endeavors to help, he’s forced to fight for his career when his good name is threatened by a shady cabal. Will their struggles to succeed lead them to a tragic end, or can they find a happily ever after? Tainted Fortune is the seventh book in the thrilling Of Blood and Gold historical fiction series. If you like mysterious pasts, feisty heiresses, and silver-tongued heroes, then you’ll love Jenny Wheeler’s captivating story.
A deathbed promise. An impossible task. Will saving a loved one mean losing everything? New York, 1872. Sadie McGillicuddy’s word is her bond. Swearing to her dying mother to always protect her willful sister, she’s soon tested when her beautiful younger sibling runs off into the night. Jumping on a San Francisco train in hot pursuit, the resourceful young woman evades a gangland enforcer’s unwanted attention with the help of a handsome stranger. Count Dolphie Westerhoven’s future feels uncertain. Grieving a father who just left him penniless, the lone-wolf Austrian is traveling to San Francisco when an intriguing passenger slips into his private carriage. Quick to offer her protection at his aunt’s house, he fears there’s more to her story when her sister falls into a mob boss’s clutches and Sadie is delivered a warning – a severed hand. With her sister refusing to leave the mob boss’s clutches, Sadie despairs of getting them both out with their lives intact. And Dolphie is shocked when his mesmerizing new friend gives him the slip and appears to defect to the gang boss’s side, causing him to question if she’s been conning him all along. Can they set things right before they’re both caught in an outlaw’s trap? Sadie's Vow is the exciting first book in the Home At Last post Gold Rush romance historical mystery series. If you like engrossing characters, twisty suspense, and vivid settings brought to life, then you’ll love Jenny Wheeler’s fast-paced adventure. Buy Sadie's Vow to cross the heart and hope not to die today!
A promising proposal. A life-changing secret. Will she live out a lie or follow her heart? New York, 1847. Elanora dreams of marrying her childhood sweetheart Eustace. The proposal on her 21st birthday is everything she hoped for, until her fiancé’s father dispatches him to the West Indies. After the promise of a white Christmas with the man she loves evaporates, she stumbles upon a secret that could tear Eustace’s family apart... After a sudden death further sends Elanora reeling, she’s as vulnerable as ever until a gifted photographer comes to her rescue. With the tragic love triangle forming before her eyes and the secret burning within her, she has an impossible Christmas choice. Will Elanora obey the powerful men who want to control her or will she trigger generations of consequences by exposing the truth? Tangled Destiny is a prequel novella and Book Four in the Of Gold & Blood historical mystery series.
He’s haunted by war. She’s searching for her twin. When a mysterious murder brings them together, can solving the case heal their broken hearts? California, 1868. Isabella Wilmington’s dream of taking center stage feels empty without her long-lost twin brother cheering her on. When a bullet cuts through the crowd, she’s convinced the murderous act is a warning shot against her search for her missing sibling. Determined to crack the case, she tags along with a rugged ex-soldier who’d rather keep her out of harm’s way than put her on the frontlines of a dangerous investigation. Union vet Sebastian Russell longs to put the bloody memories of war far behind him. But his plan to mend his heart in sunny California goes up in gun smoke when his employer tasks him with solving a murder and guarding his feisty daughter from a second strike. Along the trail of clues, his feelings for the young actress grow stronger the closer they come to untangling the twisted truth within the shadow of dark memories. Before the next victim falls, can Isabella and Sebastian solve the mystery of their painful pasts or will the next bullet shatter their chance at a new future?
Unsolved deaths. Untold treasure. Can she uncover the secret of her inheritance before dark forces claim another victim? Graysie Castellanos is ready to take her final bow. When the traveling singer inherits a rundown mine, she thinks it’s her golden opportunity to provide her adopted daughter with a happy childhood and a prosperous future. But their bright new beginning crumbles underfoot when the townsfolk of the Sierra Nevada mining town start dropping dead of mysterious causes. If Nathan Russell had listened to his gut, he’d have cleared out of Grass Valley before the first corpse turned cold. But the Aussie-born adventurer refuses to abandon the gorgeous singer and her young child to their doom. And when his old rival arrives in town looking to stir up trouble, he only gets pulled deeper into the mystery of the dark forces taking control. With no choice but to press forward, Graysie and Nathan must solve the riddle of the deaths before the shadowy culprit adds their names to the tombstone.
Two Books in One! Of Gold & Blood Gold Rush Mystery Romance Series - Books #1 & #4 California, 1868. New York, 1847. Two generations, one poisonous legacy. Can they break free from the sins of the past? Love, betrayal, and redemption collide in the heart of the California frontier is this captivating two-book bundle that intertwines romance, betrayal, and dark secrets. In Poisoned Legacy, #1 in a ten-book series, showgirl Graysie inherits a cursed gold mine from her enigmatic ‘Uncle’ Eustace. As she and Aussie adventurer Nathan navigate the dangers surrounding the mine, they uncover a tragic past that threatens to destroy their future. Tangled Destiny, the prequel novella, transports readers to New York, 1847, where Graysie's mother, Elanora, faces a devastating choice that will shape the lives of her children and echo down the generations. As the stories unfold, the connections between Eustace, Elanora, and the tragic events haunting Graysie's life become clear. The secrets buried in the past hold the power to reshape the present and future, as Graysie fights to break free from the sins that bind them. Uncover the mysteries that bind Poisoned Legacy and Tangled Destiny together, and embark on an unforgettable adventure in this gripping historical saga. Get the Of Gold & Blood Book Bundle 2 today!
A mysterious death. A missing partner. Can an opera singer and businessman catch the culprit before he strikes again? New Zealand-born Pania Hayes has won the hearts of her Californian crowds. But after her husband’s untimely death, the opera singer realizes fame and fortune mean nothing without loved ones to share it with. So when her closest friend gets caught in a web of mysterious deaths and disappearances, she vows to find the real culprit and clear his name... even after he turns his back on her. Hong Kong-born John Russell prides himself on building his business empire from nothing. But after his beloved mentor’s death and business partner’s disappearance, he realizes the company is slipping out of his control. Within the ranks, tensions have turned deadly. And a shameful secret from his past threatens to unleash even more destruction. Without knowing who he can trust, he sets off alone to find his missing partner and piece together his broken legacy. United in their grief but unable to reach out, Pania and Sir John must learn to work together to solve the mystery before more blood is shed.
A society belle. A tenacious newshound. A scandal to destroy their lives. Sydney, 1868. Poppy Barclay's privileged life shatters when her father's investment firm collapses amid shocking allegations of fraud. Jilted by her fiancé and shunned by the elite, the beautiful heiress finds herself an outcast, her dreams of a perfect marriage in ruins. She’s determined to fight back, but Poppy's quest for justice pits her against the tenacious journalist Thomas Yates, who is bent on exposing the truth behind the Barclay disgrace. As the former Police Commissioner’s son digs behind lies spun by powerful men, he confronts an agonizing dilemma: pursue the facts and endanger his career, or believe in a woman who rejects his help and dismisses him as a potential suitor. As the conspiracy against Poppy’s family erupts into violence, the former deb is forced to question whether her hostility toward the persistent scribe is justified? Is he an enemy or an unlikely ally? With time running out and dangerous forces closing in, can the mismatched pair overcome their antagonism, or will they allow dirty politics to shatter their dreams and cost them their love? Poppy's Dilemma is the captivating first book in the Sisters of Barclay Square historical mystery series. If you like strong heroines, intriguing sweet romance, and a glimpse behind the glittering façade of colonial high society, then you'll adore Jenny Wheeler’s fast-paced tale of deception and courage. Buy Poppy's Dilemma to uncover the shocking truths today!
Suz and Mark Holmes had been married ten happy years and had four little daughters when at 30 Mark was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. Suz dodges no bullets in telling the story of the family's next ten challenging years, holding tight on a traumatic roller coaster ride towards widowhood. As two of the founding team for Houston-based MXTV, and the subject of several faith-based TV documentaries, Suz and Mark have already inspired many facing grief and loss. In Missing You, like her soulmate Job, Suz looks God full in the face and with rare honesty demands answers. She allows us to eavesdrop on an intimate exchange where pride and face-saving have no place. What emerges is a redemptive story that denies Cancer the Last Word.
He's haunted by war. She's searching for her twin. When a mysterious murder brings them together, can solving the case heal their broken hearts? If you like shocking twists and turns, emotional journeys of the heart, and romance that defies the odds, then you'll love Jenny Wheeler's pulse-pounding story.
They thought they knew the meaning of sacrifice. But the hardest choice is yet to come. Sugar heiress Leilani Manolo and French wine maker Aristide Laurent defied death and found magnetic attraction during a turbulent San Francisco winter, but accepted a future together wasn't to be their destiny. Leilani belongs in Honolulu heading the family business and caring for her dying guardian and Aristide must fulfil his promise as an award-winning vintner for one of California's rising wine ventures. But living apart is even harder than resigning themselves to permanent separation. And when Aristide learns Leilani is being pressured into a 'dynastic' marriage with one of the Hawaiian King's senior advisors, he suspects bad family blood runs deep. Aristide faces a torturous choice. Reveal the true extent of Lani's betrayal by someone close and risk life-long rejection, or accept the match and see her lose everything she holds dear. Book #8 in the action-packed historical mystery series Of Gold & Blood. Romance against the odds. Captive Heart,
She’s on the verge of greatness. He’s a self-proclaimed black sheep. When a slaying brings them together, getting locked up could tear them apart… San Francisco, 1872. Susannah Carterton yearns to be accepted as a serious artist. But family comes first, and she accompanies her adored adopted niece back to the guardianship of an unsuitable biological uncle. But when an estranged friend is found murdered and she stands accused, the panicked painter swallows her pride to ask help of the man who loathes her in kind. Jack Cabot is ecstatic to have his youngest relative back home. Determined to be all that she needs, the likable reprobate could do without her striking shrew of an aunt. But when the beautiful busybody desperately requires his aid, he jumps into action to shore up her defense. Grappling with the idea of someone setting her up for jail time, Susannah fears her chance at winning a prestigious exhibition is about to end in a shocking society scandal. And as Jack starts to see the warmth underneath the woman’s cold exterior, he vows to uncover the villain before she’s charged with the crime. Can these enemies-turned-allies call a truce and save everything they love? Susannah's Secret is the uplifting second book in the Home At Last historical mystery series. If you like strong characters, a splash of romance, and captivating whodunits, then you’ll adore Jenny Wheeler’s compelling page-turner. Buy Susannah's Secret to break free of lies today!
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