A fascinating collection of thirty-five compelling stories about events that shaped Old Dominion, It Happened in Virginia describes everything from the invention of America s original instrument, the banjo, to how Stonewall Jackson acquired his nickname."

Callie Spencer's first choice was born of a survival instinct: her need to escape her stepfather and his plans for her. Her mission is to make it to New Orleans and her Aunt Rachel, who she hopes will recognize her by her late mother's ring. But the road from western Virginia to southern Louisiana is treacherous, especially in 1814: thieves, Kaintucks and British troops are just a few of the dangers Callie faces, and a battle is coming that will endanger them all. When she meets Andrew Logan, Callie is drawn to his strength and bravery. But Andrew has his own ambitions... and his own secrets....

When Geoffrey Landon brings a marriage proposal and paid passage to Virginia from Richard Selden, Amelia knows it's meant for her sister, but pretends to be the betrothed. Wanting to escape an upcoming arranged marriage, she lies to Geoffrey and her family and sails to Virginia on the eve of the American Revolution. If war comes, she may be trapped by events, considered an enemy, and forced to return to England. On the voyage, she loses her heart to the charming, cynical Geoffrey, who has his own reasons to distrust her. Amelia dares not tell him the truth -- until it is too late.

Are you prepared to face one of life's certainties? No, not taxes. The other one. While you swore to love each other forever, and it might feel as if you've been together forever, life on earth is unfortunately finite. Either you or your spouse is guaranteed to pass away first; will the surviving one of you be able to manage the household, maintain finances and make the appropriate arrangements for a funeral or memorial service? Til Death Do Us Part can help couples prepare for such an inevitability (and improve their organization, finances and communication to enjoy now and for years to...

When Julia Barnes returns to Gray's Mountain to help her aunt, she must face the secrets and lies of her past. At the annual Christmas dance, the last, explosive secret is bared, putting the love and trust of three generations of women to the test. A heartwarming story set in a small town where everyone knows, remembers, and sometimes forgives.

A new romance from author Emilee Hines, set in a small Virginia city on the waterfront. Joanna loved her neighborhood near the water, but the possibility of a power plant and, worse, a coal dumper being built on a nearby marshland would have filled her home with noise, covered it in coal dust and lowered its value. Mid-Atlantic Utilities was the enemy... so why was she falling for its representative? David was drawn to Joanna because of her spirited love of the land. But he wasn't just Mid-Atlantic's rep, he was its president. Joanna's protests were threatening his business... so why couldn't...

In East Africa on the eve of independence three cultures--African, Asian and European--vie for control of the emerging countries. A group of young American teachers arrive, full of idealism and a sense of adventure. In this exotic atmosphere they find career satisfaction, lifelong friendships, romance, and heartache. They change Africa, but Africa changes them more.