A Second Chance at Love: 5 Clean Historical Romance Novels

Five full-length novels of daring escapes, passionate encounters, and triumph over adversity await in this collection perfect for readers who love their romance served with a side of suspense and adventure.

Reclaiming the Spy by Lorri
She never gave up hope. After ten years of prayers for her husband, presumed dead in the Peninsula Wars, Abigail Emerson is shocked to discover him alive. Yet what should be the happily ever after of fairy tales becomes a nightmare when he coldly instructs her to forget she’d ever seen him.

Spy, Nicholas Emerson can never be the charming, carefree man he once was—the man his wife deserves—but when a threat to Abby’s life returns him to their small Midland village, keeping her safe proves more challenging than expected. If only Abby would forget him and remarry, then he wouldn’t have to face the torment of all the tender, buried feelings she evokes.

Lucinda's Defender by Blossom Turner
Joseph Manning once watched his first—and only—love walk out of his life, right into the arms of a dangerous womanizer. Now he’ll do anything to rescue her.

Lucinda Williams lives with the awful consequences of her impetuous youth. While she can’t bring herself to open her heart to another, she can’t stop her son from taking a shine to Joseph. But that only complicates what she must ultimately do. Even if Lucinda wants to admit that Joseph’s ever-present kindness and respect are wearing away her resolve, she has a secret too shameful to reveal. She can’t make Joseph pay for her tragic mistakes.

The Sultan's Captive by Elva Cobb Martin
Samuel Vargas has been in love with Georgia Ann Cooper since their youth. But so has his brother, who already has the means and stature in society to support her. While Samuel can’t compete with his brother’s elegance, he can do what he does best—sailing and sword-fighting. He’s determined to make his fortune as a privateer and prove he can provide a secure future for Georgia Ann…if only she’ll wait for him.

Georgia Ann Cooper’s heart races when she thinks of Samuel Vargas, even while his brother—a dashing lawyer and perfect gentleman— is clearly the better choice. When Samuel heads off for the high seas, should she give in and marry the man she doesn’t love?

The Stone and the Secrets by Jan Davis Warren
Lady Elise Stanton loves the Lord, her family, science, and William Degraf. Unfortunately she has been unable to convince William that it is not a noble bloodline that makes a man worthy, but a noble heart. Turning to science to soothe her disappointment, she joins a scientific expedition intent on tracking down a large meteorite strike.

William Degraf chooses to join the king’s army to escape the growing secret love he has for Lady Elise. He is a low-born innkeeper’s son and not allowed to marry a lady of noble blood. When William receives information that a group of assassins have been hired to kill the king and others with noble blood, he must warn Elise and her family. Can he reach Elise in time to protect her from danger, then stand aside and watch her marry another?

Scandals and Mercies by Kathleen Rouser
Nora Armstrong has accepted that not only will she never realize her dream of becoming a teacher, she’d also rather be a spinster than submit to her cruel aunt’s society selection of a suitable husband. The one man who caught her eye betrayed her best friend.