Cottage City Chronicles Series by Kimberly C. Miller

He is the proud son of a wealthy industrialist. She is the devout daughter of a respected minister. When their paths cross and sparks fly, will they be able to find common ground? William Hanson is not a happy man. Forced to spend the summer at a religious retreat, he is anything but pleased with the direction his life has taken. He is a man of strong ideals, but expressing his views has gotten him into trouble one time too many. Adelaide Holbrook is content with her simple life... moreHe is the proud son of a wealthy industrialist. She is the devout daughter of a respected minister. When their paths cross and sparks fly, will they be able to find common ground? William Hanson is not a happy man. Forced to spend the summer at a religious retreat, he is anything but pleased with the direction his life has taken. He is a man of strong ideals, but expressing his views has gotten him into trouble one time too many. Adelaide Holbrook is content with her simple life. She is known for her beautiful singing, her generous spirit, and her position as the daughter of a well-respected minister in the community. She has been looking forward to spending the summer at Cottage City on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. The village of pristine little seaside cottages and sparkling blue waters is the perfect setting for something special to happen. Still, when she meets William, she is not expecting the strong emotions he evokes in her. He’s a man at a crossroads, forced to make a choice. She’s a woman newly awakened to the possibilities of love. Will the two find a way to bridge the gap between them? Don’t miss this captivating inspirational Christian historical romance set in the Victorian era! Fans of Janette Oke's When Calls the Heart will love this book! About the Author: Kimberly Miller began dreaming of becoming an author at the age of eight years old. Books and reading have always been her passion, and she has finally found a way to combine that love of reading with history, another passion of hers. The victorian era in particular holds a special fascination for her, perhaps from reading so many L.M. Montgomery books as a child. More than once, she has felt that she was born a century too late. Writing historical fiction has brought Kimberly the fulfillment of her lifelong dream and given her a way to unite her dual loves of history and books. Kimberly’s former written works include several magazine and newsletter articles, two stage play scripts, and countless blog posts. As the mother of eight children, Kimberly’s days are kept busy homeschooling and caring for her large and often chaotic household. She and her husband live with their brood on 19 acres in rural Maine, the perfect state to live in as an author. There they keep horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, parakeets, and a snail. To learn more about Kimberly and her books, visit her website at kimberlycmiller.com. less

What happens when brothers become rivals for the heart of the same woman? The Hanson brothers come from wealth and privilege. Although they have so many advantages in life, neither one is content with the path that has been laid out before him. Both of them are searching for something just beyond their reach. When a beautiful and exotic young heiress enters their world, a fierce competition erupts between the two brothers. Jealousy sparks a conflict that neither of them is prepared for... moreWhat happens when brothers become rivals for the heart of the same woman? The Hanson brothers come from wealth and privilege. Although they have so many advantages in life, neither one is content with the path that has been laid out before him. Both of them are searching for something just beyond their reach. When a beautiful and exotic young heiress enters their world, a fierce competition erupts between the two brothers. Jealousy sparks a conflict that neither of them is prepared for. Which brother will win the hand of the lady? And will the loser find the grace to move on and find hope and comfort for his wounded heart? What readers are saying about the Cottage City Chronicles Inspirational Historical Romance Series: “Beautifully written period-piece with descriptive writing so elegant you can taste the salt in the air as you read. Truly looking forward to Ms. Miller’s next installment!”--Amazon Reviewer “A delightful and beautiful book that moved me with its lovely and compelling themes from start to finish.”--Red Headed Book Lover “[The] story is well written, thought provoking, contains well developed and believable characters, and is written by [the] author with an empathy and emotion that brings each character to life.”--Readers’ Favorite Reviews less

Clarissa Hanson has grown up in wealth and privilege. She has everything she wants from life—a beautiful home, a rich and handsome fiancé, the admiration of her friends, and a position of influence in high society. In one shocking event, all of that comes crumbling down around her, leaving her to pick up the pieces. She flees to Wyoming to the home of her aunt and uncle. But life in the Wild West isn’t what she thought it would be. She finds the rough and tumble lifestyle shocking... moreClarissa Hanson has grown up in wealth and privilege. She has everything she wants from life—a beautiful home, a rich and handsome fiancé, the admiration of her friends, and a position of influence in high society. In one shocking event, all of that comes crumbling down around her, leaving her to pick up the pieces. She flees to Wyoming to the home of her aunt and uncle. But life in the Wild West isn’t what she thought it would be. She finds the rough and tumble lifestyle shocking. Crossing paths with a handsome young farmer brings her even more confusion. His backwoods ways infuriate her, while at the same time she finds him intriguing. She struggles to discover the truth about what life holds for her. Can she learn to rise above the disappointment of her past and find hope for the future? What readers are saying about the Cottage City Chronicles Inspirational Historical Romance Series: “Beautifully written period-piece with descriptive writing so elegant you can taste the salt in the air as you read. Truly looking forward to Ms. Miller’s next installment!”--Amazon Reviewer “A delightful and beautiful book that moved me with its lovely and compelling themes from start to finish.”--Red Headed Book Lover “[The] story is well written, thought provoking, contains well developed and believable characters, and is written by [the] author with an empathy and emotion that brings each character to life.”--Readers’ Favorite Reviews less

He is searching for peace. She is hiding from the pain of her past. Their connection to each other might be just what they both need most.Luke Wilkens studied as a preacher, but now he rides the range as a cowboy. That is, until the day he lost his best friend in a tragic accident. He’s been feeling restless and disillusioned with life ever since. He decides to head East to help his grandfather, an aging minister, with his congregation... moreHe is searching for peace. She is hiding from the pain of her past. Their connection to each other might be just what they both need most.Luke Wilkens studied as a preacher, but now he rides the range as a cowboy. That is, until the day he lost his best friend in a tragic accident. He’s been feeling restless and disillusioned with life ever since. He decides to head East to help his grandfather, an aging minister, with his congregation. He expects to find peace and solace in the little village of Oak Bluffs on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. What he does not expect is a feisty young school teacher with beautiful brown eyes. Befriending her will be a challenge, but he is willing to give it a try. If only she would cooperate.Phoebe Culpepper experienced a deep loss as a young girl. She is determined never to let anyone or anything hurt her like that again. Closed off from the people around her, she goes through life with high walls built up around her heart. But the day she meets Luke Wilkens is the day those walls start tumbling down. What will she do when her heart is exposed once again? Can she learn to open up and receive the love and friendship she so desperately needs?Experience the breathtaking setting of Martha’s Vineyard Island in the early days of the twentieth century. Get swept up in the story of two people caught in one unlikely friendship that could turn into so much more. less