In Sons of Blackbird Mountain, newly widowed Aven Norgaard arrives in the Appalachian hills from Norway to live with her late husband’s cousins.  She expects to care for three young boys, but discovers that her great aunt’s letters failed to tell the whole story.  The Norgaard brothers are known throughout the region for their Nordic appearance, strength, and work ethic.  However, their brewing of hard cider and their close relationship with a family of former slaves draws the ire…

Ms. Politano releases her second novel, A Rumored Fortune.  Tressa Harlowe and her mother return to their family’s home to the unexpected news of her father’s death.  Throughout the years, her father rarely spoke of the family’s fortune, only of the lore connected with their legendary vineyards.  Unfortunately, Tressa soon finds the house overwhelmed with visitors, who believe they have a claim on the supposed fortune, even as Tressa herself has no funds to pay for the family’s…

In More Than Meets the Eye, Evangeline Hamilton has overcome childhood tragedy, while taking on a joyful attitude toward life.  Having formed a patchwork family with two other orphans, Evie finds love and acceptance, even as townsfolk find her mismatched eyes to be worth avoiding at all costs.  When Logan Fowler arrives in Pecan Gap and becomes the Hamilton family’s new neighbor, he takes the time to see beyond Evie’s unusual eyes to the joy-filled soul underneath.  Unfortunately,…

Caught By Surprise concludes Ms. Turano’s Apart from the Crowd trilogy.  Temperance Flowerdew comes into her own after being accidentally kidnapped off the streets in New York City.  When she finds herself in Chicago, an old friend from her childhood comes to her rescue.  Gilbert Cavendish spent much of his childhood with Temperance, as their parents were best friends.  Gilbert lost track of Temperance during her globe-trotting years, but he is determined to rediscover her…

Ms. Fordham releases her debut novel, The Hope of Azure Springs.  Em arrives in the town of Azure Springs in the back of a wagon, injured and alone.  Under the expert nursing of one of the town’s families, Em begins her recovery and tell her story to Sheriff Caleb Reynolds.  Orphaned years before, Em arrived in Iowa as part of the orphan train.  Adopted by a recluse, Em spent the last seven years living almost entirely alone, with no chance to search for her sister.  Em’s recovery…