The Rising Sunne of York… Edward IV becomes King.

He is the eldest living son of Richard, Duke of York and is from the Blood Royale. King Edward III is his great, great, grandfather. His cousin is Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, who some call ‘the Kingmaker’. He is not the son of a King, but he becomes King.

Born in Rouen, he lives his early years in France, Ireland and England as he follows the undulating career of his father during a period of political instability and uncertainty in the reign of King Henry VI. Ludlow in the Welsh Marches is where he is brought up, schooled and trained along with his younger brother Edmund.

The wheel of fortune turns, and turns again, for his father and then him, as the Wars of the Roses breaks out. The York family is set against the Lancaster family. Soon everything is at stake.

The sun of York is rising.

Self-taught artist Rose O'Neill leaves the Midwest for New York in 1893, determined to become an illustrator in a field dominated by males. Mindful of her duty to the impoverished family she left behind, Rose's obligations require her to yield to the men who hold the reins of her career; as well as the men she grows to love.
Yet despite every obstacle facing her, she excels at her craft, eventually designing a new character, the Kewpie. Her creation explodes into a phenomenon, but Rose's disenchantment with the status quo fosters new ambitions. She must decide whether to remain within the boundaries dictated for her, or risk everything she's gained to pursue the creative and personal passions that ignite her soul.
With grit and tenacity, Rose O'Neill blazed an unforgettable path as artist, writer, suffragist, and philanthropist during the turbulent times of the early 20th century.

2005 - Just before Christmas, Janelle Young accepts her dream job which means a move from the Midwest to California. When the man she loves insists that she decline the offer or risk ending their relationship, Janelle is stunned. Torn over what to do, she seeks advice from her grandmother, who shares a long-ago dilemma of her own; one that took place in 1938.
1938 - During the final years of the Great Depression, Peggy Norwood is a promising soprano who yearns for a career on stage. She ignores the attentions of a handsome young stranger to stay focused on her dream. But when her mother receives a dire diagnosis, the future is no longer clear, and Peggy is forced to make an impossible choice.
Can a tale from the past, a treasured Christmas ornament, and a touch of magic guide Janelle's future?
This is an inspirational small-town short story in eBook format, filled with the healing spirit of the holiday season.

A freak accident, a mysterious portrait and an imaginary friendship take Magda O’Toole on a journey of self-discovery. Her search for answers leads her to Toluca, Mexico, where she meets a handsome Professor, Miguel Villatoro, and encounters the ghostly apparition of a woman long dead.
Her desire to reconnect with a childhood friend pulls Magda into the past—it’s 1836 and the Texas Revolution gathers momentum. Trapped and unable to return home, she travels with the Mexican Army deep into enemy territory, witnessing the events of the war.
With only a tenuous hold on her old life, Magda must find a way to return to Miguel and her time. As she struggles to survive, Magda learns the true meaning of friendship, love and courage.

A runaway heiress. A battle-scarred officer. A desperate plan.

Major Nate Crawford’s future is bleak. Crippled and useless, he’s contemplating ending it all. Then fate throws him one last chance.

Sheltered heiress Lottie Benham is running away — the bravest thing she’s ever done. She needs to stay alive and hide.

When their paths collide, Nate comes up with a plan that should suit both of them. But his simple solution turns into a battle for survival when their journey becomes a deadly adventure — endangering their lives and their hearts.

Fast-paced adventure with plenty of pulse-racing action and romantic suspense, make this gripping historical romance a must-read for lovers of classic Regency fiction.

A docile wife is what he wants. A husband is the last thing she needs. Can a quest for a killer teach them that they are both wrong?

Filled with intrigue, unexpected twists, and faultless period detail, this slow-burn romance is a must-read for lovers of classic Regency fiction.

'Hampson is clearly on a first-name basis with the era. She conveys the setting details and the linguistic style of that century with ease.' Anna Legat -author
'It’s clear that Hampson has not only done the research but is passionate about history' Dinipandareads

In 1862 London, the body of a famous surgeon is found, sitting upright, in an old operating theatre. His dead eyes stare at the table at the center of the room, where patients had screamed and cried as medical students looked on. The bookish Inspector Slaughter must discover the killer with the help of his American sergeant Mark Honeycutt and clues from Nightingale nurses, surgeon's dressers, devious apothecaries, and even stage actors. Victorian Southwark becomes the theatre for revealing secrets of the past in a world where anesthesia is new, working-class audiences enjoy Shakespeare, and women reformers solve society's problems.

Set in 4,000 BCE., the story of Naya, the first person to ride a horse. Daughter of a clan chief, Naya dreams of creating a new kind of relationship with the magnificent horses who roam the vast grasslands where she lives. One day, she discovers a mysterious filly with a chestnut coat as uncommon as her own head of red hair. She embarks on a quest to fulfill her vision of galloping with the filly across the boundless steppe. Unwittingly, she sets in motion forces and events that will change forever the future of humans and horses alike.

“…a rich work of historical fiction… thoughtful, philosophical and resonant.” Booklife/Publishers Weekly.
“…impeccably detailed… with a well-developed setting and characters.” Kirkus Review
“…a truly compelling story of the horse/human relationship… excellent and unforgettable.” Five-Star Reader Review
“…inspiring… a must-read.” Five-Star Reader Review
“…beautifully written and captivating.” Five-Star Reader Review

In 1461, the French capture Mont Orgueil on the Isle of Jersey. To protect the family legacy for his son, Sir Philippe de Carteret see no choice but to pledge his loyalty, hoping the new overlords will prove benevolent until King Edward IV can turn his attention to ousting them.

When a pirate lands at St. Ouen's Bay, claiming the true Lord of the Isles, the Earl of Warwick, has sent him to stir up rebellion, de Carteret is suspicious. Other lords rally to the cause, only to arrested and tried for conspiracy.

As the citizens of Jersey despair under the growing burden of oppression, de Carteret must risk everything to free his beloved homeland.

Based on real people and event, Token of Betrayal is a sweeping tale of loyalty, revenge, a father's love and the difference on man can make to alter the course of history.

Story of a father's love...but which father?
Truth hurts. G.Julius Agricola cannot alter the past that trained him to become a senator. As expected, Julius married Domitia, regardless of where hte was in his right mind when he did. No matter how his rage attempts to deny his past, he is now a father and responsible for the lives of his children. By the gods, Julius wants to defy this entrapment. Each day, his rage tightenes its tentacles around him. Maybe, just maybe he can exploit Rome's political corruptions and finally return to Britannia to kill the man who kidnapped his son.
Truth hurts. How can Calgacus accept the truth that the Roman is Colin's real father? Colin is different from the other children of the Caledonii tribes. Each day, those facts are shoved in his face. Will Calgacus' rage destroy them all?

Rome's newest province, Britannia, suffers the Iceni queen's Boudica's wrath as she leads a revolt intent upon removing Rome's claim to their lands and lives. Now, Rome's consul Suetonius Paulinus must annihilate her and her urprising. However, with the IXth and the XXlegions cripped, can we? Suetonius is forced to use what is left of his two remaining legions, Gemina and Valeria to prevent Boudica's horde from claming any more victory. Will Suetonius' name be destroyed if he loses to a 'woman?"
As reputations and loyalties are devastated, Rome's newest tribune -- Gnaeus Julius Agricola -- and Boudica's daughter Rhianna along with her betrothed --Calgacus, are hurled into their spposing worlds intent upon destroying each other. Who will survive?

Betsey, a sadly neglected child, is shouldering responsibilities far beyond her years. As she does her best to care for her little brother, Norman, she is befriended by Gypsy Freda, an old woman whose family is camped nearby. Freda's granddaughter, Jane, is also fond of the little girl and is concerned about her.

Thomas, the second son of Lord Fellwood, happens across the gypsy camp and becomes besotted with Jane. However, Jasper Morris, the local miller, also has designs on the young gypsy, and inevitably, the two men do not see eye to eye.

Betsey is drawn into their rivalry for the attention of the beautiful young woman, and she finds herself promising to keep a dangerous secret for many years to come.

"I loved this amazing book. Betsey is a 6-year-old girl, but old beyond her years. I was transported into her story and felt the myriad of emotions which Betsey experienced. I laughed when she did and grieved when she did. The details of the story were well-researched."