Loveda Brown thinks she's running from her hot-tempered husband, but a hidden killer in the tiny town of Idyllwild has other plans for her.

When Loveda Brown arrives in the tiny mountainside town of Idyllwild, California, as yet the Wild West of 1912, she is running from her husband. But when a body turns up the next day, she realizes she might have worse things following her… That cold, clenched fist holds something that forces Loveda to stay in Idyllwild and use all of her wits to stop another murder from happening. Probably her own.

Tapestry of My Mother's Life is a biographical account of a woman coming of age in Germany during the 1930s. Malve von Hassell explores her mother's life through the fragmented lens of transmitted memory, and its impact on the second generation.

Born at her grandfather's house in Farther Pomerania, 1923, Christa von Hassell had to contend with the increasing and pervasive impact of the Nazi regime. As the child of a German army officer, she moved with her parents often. Through boarding school, university, marriage, the Second World War, life under Soviet Occupation, and a new beginning in the West that eventually took her to America, the biography is an emotional journey of childhood, survival, and relationships.

The portrayal of Christa’s life also focuses on the role of memory: shaped, distorted, and realigned in the continual process of telling stories of the past in conjunction with silence about many aspects. Children of women who shared similar experiences and life trajectorie

When 18-year-old Daniel is abducted by Sicarii assassins and taken to their walled fortress of Masada, he's forced to let go of the Jewish Law he's learned from his parents and to adopt his kidnappers' code of violence and thievery, simply to stay alive.

Wracked with guilt but determined to survive, Daniel becomes part of the Sicarii culture, even marrying one of their soldier's sisters. Between violent raids against neighboring settlements to prevent starvation and being called upon to commit suicide along with all the other Sicarii residents rather than be enslaved by invading Roman forces, Daniel is faced with choice after choice that test his character, strength, and resolve and push him to discover the kind of man he wants to be.

"Behold the Wild Field, where the sky neither ends nor the earth begins, where a million flowers bloom and riders steer by heaven’s unweary stars.’ Gytha is 13 when her father King Harold, dies at the Battle of Hastings (1066). Her adored mother Edith is lost to her. She and her brothers go on the run. In this untold tale of love and evil, Gytha flees to Exeter, where she is betrothed to a painted Celtic prince. She escapes from him to Denmark. But with no dowry, no parents, and no country to call home, she is bartered to a bride-trader and taken to the farthest edge of Christendom to wed Vladimir, a prince of Rus, only to find he is promised to another girl. Plucked from the mosaic of English history, this book honors Gytha's triumph. You will love Gytha, Pig-Boy, and the scented Swetesot, fear and admire the handsome river prince Vladimir; hate those with dark hearts, Oleg and the Cold Trader who wish harm to Gytha in the Wild Field. Its a magical Audiobook too!

1237 BCE. The son of a usurper has come to the throne of the Hittite Empire determined to rule justly. It will cost him everything he loves.

"Its ultimate focus on justice's challenges and representation and its deep probe of all forces and their motivations will delight historical fiction readers with its astute blend of history-backed events and psychological inspection."--Midwest Book Review
"This book has something for everyone: action, political intrigue, military and diplomatic strategy, romance, secrets and schemes, betrayal, the list goes on. Holmes’ writing is lush and, at times, lyrical. Her characters are well-defined and interesting... A breath of fresh air."--BookTrib

A eunuch slave in love with his mistress must live with the knowledge of where his own weakness has taken him. Or can he redeem himself from a lifetime of cowardice?

"A beautifully crafted historical novel from an author with a genuine flair for originality and the kind of narrative storytelling style that is inherently absorbing and captures the reader's complete attention from first page to last, 'The Queen's Dog' by N. L. Holmes (the third volume in the author's simply outstanding Empire at Twilight series) is especially and unreservedly recommended." --Midwest Book Reviews
"A towering masterwork of historical fiction... While no novel is flawless, this one comes close. It offers deeply developed characters, a meticulously researched and vividly described setting, a complex plot, and relentless pacing that keeps readers turning pages. Simply put, this is a supremely gratifying reading experience."--Blue Ink Starred Review

A famous singer, her hometown fallen to the Assyrians, finds herself a refugee in Ugarit. But she hasn't escaped the biggest danger of all--herself. To save her family, she must relearn everything she thought she knew about love.

"Beautifully written; the author's storytelling prowess brings into full force vivid images and enduring emotions... Each page, with its rich language, bursts at the seams with action and emotions... The characters are not black and white, but shades of gray; their struggles and choices are vivid and human in every way. It has a beauty that is forceful and sharp. It is filled with dialogues that are memorable and scenes that leave readers gasping in surprise."--Online Book Club
"A somber delight; a well-researched novel that brings to life the very human characters caught in a time of war and tragedy, yet equally at the mercy of their own foibles and forced to find a way to survive tangled interpersonal relationships."--Indie Reader

A young charioteer sets out to avenge the death of his father and discovers there is more to "family" and to "love" than he thought. (Freestanding novel)

"An action-packed, exciting opener for the Empire at Twilight series. Holmes reimagines the historical figures and legacies from the Hittite Empire to create an adventurous novel that readers of all ages will enjoy. Rumors, scandals, and betrayals loom over the kingdom, and readers will be hooked from the first chapter to see who will be the last one standing."--Book Review Directory
"In terms of sheer quality, you’re unlikely to find much better."--Matt Macavoy, author

The present day – 24-year-old librarian Gwen goes to scatter her father’s ashes on Glastonbury Tor and is kidnapped back in time to become King Arthur’s Dark Age queen – Guinevere.

Welcome to book 1 in the exciting new series Guinevere from Dragonblade Publishing author Fil Reid!

When her father dies, it’s left to Gwen to fulfill her father’s wishes and scatter his ashes on the top of Glastonbury Tor in Somerset, England. Stepping into the ruined church tower, a gold ring embossed with a dragon emblem catches her eye. Picking it up, she’s snatched into the dangerous world of the Dark Ages, where she’s expected to marry Prince Arthur and helping him become the king of legend.

Arthur, Prince of Dumnonia, and son of the ailing King Uthyr Pendragon, rules the hilltop fortress of Din Cadan, but has an older brother set to inherit the kingdom and High Kingship. Tall, handsome, ruthless, he’s less than convinced that any prophecy can decide his future, and he doesn’t want a wife...

Queen Nefert-iti asks Hani to investigate mysterious thefts from the royal household that may be something more sinister. Then, witnesses to the crown prince's birth begin to die,and Hani fears for the safety of his physician daughter.

"Once again, Holmes has reconstructed an age shrouded in mystery with great finesse. While her work will no doubt satisfy those readers who pick up Lake of Flowers craving an exciting series of twists and turns, they’ll likely find themselves just as enthralled by the characters experiencing them."--BookTrib
"A tight mystery with a generous helping of historical context, Lake of Flowers is a thoughtful and clever trip that invites readers to indulge in ancient intrigues."--5 stars. Indies Today

Egyptian diplomat Hani is sent to Syria to investigate the horrific murder of a Babylonian ambassador under the very roof of the provincial governor. The chief suspect turns out to have a connection with Hani's own family and some shady political dealing too.

"Masterful characterization and impressively intricate storylines notwithstanding, what makes these novels impossible to put down is Holmes’ ability to immerse readers in a richly described ancient Egypt... Comparable to landmark mystery sagas like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot stories, this series will enthrall historical fiction and mystery fans alike. Starred review—Blue Ink Reviews
"A complex, attention-holding cast... However, it is small details that make this ancient world come alive."--Clarion Foreward Reviews

When several wealthy tombs are robbed during the king's jubilee, Egyptian diplomat Hani is called in to investigate if foreign ambassadors are involved. What he finds is worse than robbery.

"This is close to a flawless novel. The characters are all fully and insightfully developed; the storyline is impressively tapestried; the author excels at imagery and symbolism, layering a subtle yet powerful avian motif throughout. But it’s the immersive nature of the narrative that makes this novel so hard to put down."--Blue Ink Reviews, Starred Review
“N. L. Holmes is a spellbinding storyteller who seamlessly employs her extensive background in archeology and brings to life a culture and a people out from the ruins of time. Highly recommended!” – Chanticleer Reviews, 5-star Best Book
"An engaging historical murder mystery that’s fun to read, highly informative and full of wonderful characters set in the changing political landscape of Egypt, 1343 BCE."--IndieReader Review