Claudia Marseille de St'LeMans is young, rich, and gorgeous.  Not only is she a college coed, but she is also the heroine of this story.  Claudia falls in love with a hobo named Joe during the deepening depression era of the 1930's.  Joe had just gotten off a freight train and was standing at the back door of the restaurant where she worked to bum a meal.

Joe's birth name was Will Lucas, named after his father, the late son of Wisp Lucas, a multi-millionaire.  His mother became suspicious his grandfather might take her son away from her.  One week after Will’s fifth birthday, they both disappeared.  Two years later, Will was placed in an orphanage where he became known as Will Durham until he ran away at fifteen, then just plain Joe (later Hobo Joe) to hinder the authorities search.

Unbeknownst to Hobo Joe, his grandfather had hired special detectives from the day he disappeared with given orders to find his only heir come-hell-or-high water.

Claudia Marseille de St'LeMans is young, rich, and gorgeous.  Not only is she a college coed, but she is also the heroine of this story.  Claudia falls in love with a hobo named Joe during the deepening depression era of the 1930's.  Joe had just gotten off a freight train and was standing at the back door of the restaurant where she worked to bum a meal.

Joe's birth name was Will Lucas, named after his father, the late son of Wisp Lucas, a multi-millionaire.  His mother became suspicious his grandfather might take her son away from her.  One week after Will’s fifth birthday, they both disappeared.  Two years later, Will was placed in an orphanage where he became known as Will Durham until he ran away at fifteen, then just plain Joe (later Hobo Joe) to hinder the authorities search.

Unbeknownst to Hobo Joe, his grandfather had hired special detectives from the day he disappeared with given orders to find his only heir come-hell-or-high water.

This is a story about a young woman who is a game warden in the rural hills of western Massachusetts, where generations of her family have lived before her. She finds herself, through a freak accident, transported back in time a hundred years to the same area. She is found, injured, by the local doctor, with whom a friendship quickly develops. She realizes that it will be impossible for her to continue in the profession of wildlife law enforcement and must now learn to live in a different time, where there are different rules pertaining to women. As she struggles to adjust to a life where all that she loved and knew has been lost to her, she is fascinated by the people around her and the lives that they are living. She wrestles with the difficult choice of whether or not to reveal what she knows about future events, particularly after meeting her own great-grandparents. As the days go by, she develops friendships and starts to put down her own roots, learning to accept what has been lost to her and embracing her new life, until the day comes when she is faced with the choice of staying or leaving forever.

This is a story about a young woman who is a game warden in the rural hills of western Massachusetts, where generations of her family have lived before her. She finds herself, through a freak accident, transported back in time a hundred years to the same area. She is found, injured, by the local doctor, with whom a friendship quickly develops. She realizes that it will be impossible for her to continue in the profession of wildlife law enforcement and must now learn to live in a different time, where there are different rules pertaining to women. As she struggles to adjust to a life where all that she loved and knew has been lost to her, she is fascinated by the people around her and the lives that they are living. She wrestles with the difficult choice of whether or not to reveal what she knows about future events, particularly after meeting her own great-grandparents. As the days go by, she develops friendships and starts to put down her own roots, learning to accept what has been lost to her and embracing her new life, until the day comes when she is faced with the choice of staying or leaving forever.

This is a story about a young woman who is a game warden in the rural hills of western Massachusetts, where generations of her family have lived before her. She finds herself, through a freak accident, transported back in time a hundred years to the same area. She is found, injured, by the local doctor, with whom a friendship quickly develops. She realizes that it will be impossible for her to continue in the profession of wildlife law enforcement and must now learn to live in a different time, where there are different rules pertaining to women. As she struggles to adjust to a life where all that she loved and knew has been lost to her, she is fascinated by the people around her and the lives that they are living. She wrestles with the difficult choice of whether or not to reveal what she knows about future events, particularly after meeting her own great-grandparents. As the days go by, she develops friendships and starts to put down her own roots, learning to accept what has been lost to her and embracing her new life, until the day comes when she is faced with the choice of staying or leaving forever.

To Key A Marquis is fast-paced mainstream historical novel that is filled with mystery, action,and adventure on the high seas. The story revolves around the political intrigue and the jealousies of Queen Anne of England and the Duchess of Marlborough. Written by a Pulitzer Prize nominated author, it is an exciting blending of fiction and history in a fresh and compelling romantic tale of the eighteenth century.

Yes, our lives, Minette’s and mine had always been very different.They continued to be different even now, I thought a little enviously.Minette had been pampered and spoiled and given everythingshe had ever wanted. I did not suffer want, but there were many timeswhen I asked for a new dress and was denied.Still, I was happy. That is, I was happy until both my parentsdied when I was fourteen years old. Since that time happiness has beenonly a vaguely remembered dream.

As Scotland recovers from the Jacobite uprising of 1745, Kennis McCallum desperately searches for her missing brother.>
Rob is shipped off to the Americas to be an indentured servant and Kennis fears that she will never see him alive again. Guided by her hopes and dreams, she unexpectedly finds herself embroiled in a plot to steal her inheritance—not foreseeing that a kinsman of her sworn Campbell enemy, the darkly handsome and autocratic Alistair MacDougall will hinder her every step.
Alistair MacDougall is on a Mission to recover as many of Scotland’s betrayed Jacobites as possible.
Alistair is certain to find the bonnie McCallum lass wherever trouble abounds. Drawn to her despite evidence that she has betrayed her family, he offers his protection—and his passion. Too late, he discovers that she has deep feelings for his old nemesis and her distant kinsman, Eavan Malcolmson.
Only Alistair can protect her from Eavan’s devious plot and Kennis must trust him to help her find Rob. Together, Alistair and Kennis risk all to prove that Highland Dreams do come true, sealing a bond of love forged by Providence…

Meet Jake, who emigrated from London to do his college degree in America. Now he’s a successful architect who seemingly has everything: a big house, a nice car, and plenty of money. There’s just one thing missing: he’s lonely as hell and has no one to love.

Enter Catherine, the most unlikely girlfriend he could’ve imagined. There are lots of reasons why Jake shouldn’t choose her: a psycho mother, an over-protective cousin…oh yeah, and she just so happens to be underage. But Jake has never met anyone quite like Catherine before, so what can he do when his heart overrides his brain, but fall hopelessly in love with the girl?

But love, Jake finds, comes at a price, and he’s not so sure he’s ready to pay it.

Meet Jake, who emigrated from London to do his college degree in America. Now he’s a successful architect who seemingly has everything: a big house, a nice car, and plenty of money. There’s just one thing missing: he’s lonely as hell and has no one to love.

Enter Catherine, the most unlikely girlfriend he could’ve imagined. There are lots of reasons why Jake shouldn’t choose her: a psycho mother, an over-protective cousin…oh yeah, and she just so happens to be underage. But Jake has never met anyone quite like Catherine before, so what can he do when his heart overrides his brain, but fall hopelessly in love with the girl?

But love, Jake finds, comes at a price, and he’s not so sure he’s ready to pay it.

As Lady Lily of Galient flees from her destroyed home, she is thinking only of escape. But, just before she can escape the plague that took away her family, the Dark Wizard Donovon casts a terrible curse upon her. Broken in both body and spirit, she is found on the steps of a strange castle by a sorcerer. As she struggles to find new hope in this strange place where nobles and servants are equal, Lily begins to discover things about herself, including a gift from her mysterious mother. Time goes on, and Lily falls in love with the sorcerer, Lyden. But as an impending war and her own heart threaten to tear them apart, Lily must make a choice between her past and her future.

As Lady Lily of Galient flees from her destroyed home, she is thinking only of escape. But, just before she can escape the plague that took away her family, the Dark Wizard Donovon casts a terrible curse upon her. Broken in both body and spirit, she is found on the steps of a strange castle by a sorcerer. As she struggles to find new hope in this strange place where nobles and servants are equal, Lily begins to discover things about herself, including a gift from her mysterious mother. Time goes on, and Lily falls in love with the sorcerer, Lyden. But as an impending war and her own heart threaten to tear them apart, Lily must make a choice between her past and her future.

Warning: this is not a religious book!

A Breath of Old Smoke, the sixth book in the Brothers Series and the second in the Shamrocks Saga, continues the story begun in Shamrocks in the Heather with the ongoing adventures of Martin Boland Quigley, youngest of the Quigley clan.

The story begins as Martin arrives in London to begin his new job as a reporter on the London Post Express. Although disappointed in the size of the publication, Martin meets the love of his life. Anne Bentleigh-Woolcott is an aristocrat with definite democratic leanings and Martin’s attraction to her proves mutual. The book follows their life as they marry and become “spies” for a secret government organization. In Europe, the mysterious relic known as the Spear of Destiny suddenly looms large in not only their future but the future of the world. The couple encounters leaders of the nascent Nazi party along with their demonic assistants as they struggle to reach the Spear and learn why it should play such an important part in their own lives and that of the entire world. During their sojourn, they encounter many dangers and, with the help of their hard-working Guardian Angels, manage to overcome them.

Once returned to England, the couple settle into married life. They buy their first home little knowing it, too, holds secrets important to them. In Castlemere, they learn of previously unknown relations in Australia and are reunited with this branch of the family. Soon, their son, Roarke, is born and Martin agrees to return to Germany to assess the growing power of the Nazi party. There, he is dismayed to see signs of the impending war becoming clearer by the day. He returns to his family depressed and frustrated at his inability to head off the upcoming disaster.

Anne learns she is expecting twins and, to Martin’s horror, becomes a target of diabolical forces wishing to destroy the unborn babies. A resourceful Roarke--now four-years-old--shows his courage and inventiveness by diverting an attack and routing her assailant. At the end of the story Anne gives birth to twins--two girls who are destined to give Lucifer a run for his money--the irrepressible Theodora and Theodosia Quigley.

This is not a religious book nor meant to endorse or promote any type of belief. It is intended to provide a verbal roller-coaster ride. Plus, I’ve grown to quite like The Old Man. Enjoy!

Other books by Clara M. Miller Non-Fiction: Echoes of a Haunting Fiction: THE BROTHERS SERIES: Brothers Once a Demon Birds of a Feather The Shamrocks Saga: Shamrocks in the Heather

Warning: this is not a religious book!

A Breath of Old Smoke, the sixth book in the Brothers Series and the second in the Shamrocks Saga, continues the story begun in Shamrocks in the Heather with the ongoing adventures of Martin Boland Quigley, youngest of the Quigley clan.

The story begins as Martin arrives in London to begin his new job as a reporter on the London Post Express. Although disappointed in the size of the publication, Martin meets the love of his life. Anne Bentleigh-Woolcott is an aristocrat with definite democratic leanings and Martin’s attraction to her proves mutual. The book follows their life as they marry and become “spies” for a secret government organization. In Europe, the mysterious relic known as the Spear of Destiny suddenly looms large in not only their future but the future of the world. The couple encounters leaders of the nascent Nazi party along with their demonic assistants as they struggle to reach the Spear and learn why it should play such an important part in their own lives and that of the entire world. During their sojourn, they encounter many dangers and, with the help of their hard-working Guardian Angels, manage to overcome them.

Once returned to England, the couple settle into married life. They buy their first home little knowing it, too, holds secrets important to them. In Castlemere, they learn of previously unknown relations in Australia and are reunited with this branch of the family. Soon, their son, Roarke, is born and Martin agrees to return to Germany to assess the growing power of the Nazi party. There, he is dismayed to see signs of the impending war becoming clearer by the day. He returns to his family depressed and frustrated at his inability to head off the upcoming disaster.

Anne learns she is expecting twins and, to Martin’s horror, becomes a target of diabolical forces wishing to destroy the unborn babies. A resourceful Roarke--now four-years-old--shows his courage and inventiveness by diverting an attack and routing her assailant. At the end of the story Anne gives birth to twins--two girls who are destined to give Lucifer a run for his money--the irrepressible Theodora and Theodosia Quigley.

This is not a religious book nor meant to endorse or promote any type of belief. It is intended to provide a verbal roller-coaster ride. Plus, I’ve grown to quite like The Old Man. Enjoy!

Other books by Clara M. Miller Non-Fiction: Echoes of a Haunting Fiction: THE BROTHERS SERIES: Brothers Once a Demon Birds of a Feather The Shamrocks Saga: Shamrocks in the Heather

Does evil lie sleeping in some people only to be suddenly awakened by some catalyst? This is the question that will be answered in this romantic thriller, The Chosen One. Not only does it offer romance, intrigue, and suspense, but presents a chilling insight into the age-old problem of sex trafficking—a threat, which has plagued women for centuries. As you travel within its pages, you will see how easy it is to set evil on a rampage, and why bad things happen to good people.

Sometime or somewhere, you have let loose the evil within them. Perhaps, you said the wrong words or were in the wrong places at the wrong time. You may never even know what caused such a demon to be set loose on you, but you will certainly feel its affects when it threatens your total existence. Now, it seems that evil has found its next victim in unsuspecting—Margarite Phillips.

Margarite portrays such a victim in the beautiful city of Dallas during the 1940’s. Even though she represents all that is good in a young woman to her family, fiancé, and friends, her innocence and beauty are not enough for the malicious entity that stands so close to her. Unknowingly, she has set loose the catalyst that will sell her to the highest bidder. Will her strong faith in God save her from such a humiliating destiny, or will she end up the concubine of some perverted foreigner? Will she meekly accept the sordid life of a sex slave or escape by any means she can—even death? Who will save her? These are the questions, which will set you on edge for a hasty end to this gripping insanity.