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In May of 1945, as the war in Europe is coming to an end, three women can turn their attention to an old and lingering problem. Lizzie never met her brother-in-law, Temple. He died in 1922, in what she and her husband now know was a desperate attempt to stop further damage to the land magic. No one has been able to figure out what damaged Temple's magic or why he'd insisted on such self-destructive choices. Lizzie hasn't, her husband Geoffrey hasn't,...

Celebrate the winter with three novellas about love, family, and what it means to be home after the Great War. Casting Nasturtiums brings a family together. Seth has no idea what's happened to Golshan since that awful day in the trenches in 1918. Now he's demobbed, Seth can track down Golshan, love Dilly (his wife), and get back to his woodwork. Of course, it's never that simple. Seth has to fight a bureaucracy, Golshan needs to reclaim his life,...

Enjoy this kind and creative Edwardian historical fantasy romance set in the magical community of Great Britain.Rhoe agreed to this trip for her own reasons.About to take up a new and challenging position as a healer, Rhoe agreed to a trip with her brother on a luxurious ocean liner. She plans to spend the voyage reading, relaxing, and ignoring the social duelling of the first class passengers.It's not that simple. Nothing with her brother ever is.Hugh...

Enjoy this kind and gentle 1920s historical fantasy romance series set in the magical community of Great Britain.Cassie makes dresses that flatter and charmCassie has worked hard for years to become one of Albion's respected dressmakers. She thrives on figuring out how to clothe her clients superbly whatever the current fashion, and ignores all the gossip.Almost all of it.Benton was born to be of service.After the Great War, he found a place for life...

Enjoy this kind and creative 1906 historical fantasy romance set in the magical community of Great Britain.Alysoun wants more than duty.Born into the aristocratic circles of Albion's upper class, Alysoun has done everything expected of her. She has married well, produced two healthy children, and handled her social obligations with grace.It's not enough. Her husband is kind but distant, and she lives with ongoing mysterious pain. Worst of all, she...

Family brings out the best and worst in all of us.Having survived tuberculosis, a family scandal, and a dangerous magical drink, Laura is ready for a quiet visit to a beautiful home on a remote island off the coast of Cornwall. She finally has a chance to meet more people near enough her age, and begin to build her own connections in the world. It's more than past time.Galen knows his mother wants him to marry, and soon. Laura seems more promising...

Enjoy this kind and gentle historical fantasy romance set in the magical community of Great Britain after the Great War.Rathna has a gift for doorways.When a portal in the Scottish Highlands stops working, she is one of the only Portal Keepers able to travel to investigate. On the other hand, the location presents some challenges. As a London-born Bengali woman, she's nothing like the villagers.And of course, there's the worrying question: why did...