Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Falling Pomegranate Seeds: The Duty of Daughters: Book 1 of the Katherine of Aragon Story by Wendy J. Dunn

 



Falling Pomegranate Seeds: 
The Duty of Daughters: Book 1 of the Katherine of Aragon Story 
By Wendy J. Dunn


Publication Date: November 17th, 2019 
Publisher: Poesy Quill Publishing.
Page Length: 302 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction

Castile, 1490.

Doña Beatriz Galindo is an uneasy witness to the Holy War of Queen Isabel of Castile and her husband, Ferdinand, King of Aragon. A holy war pushing the Moors out of territories ruled by them for centuries.

Beatriz does not want a life like other women. She desires power over her own destiny. Even if this means walking a far harder road.

A passionate and respected scholar, Beatriz serves her friend Queen Isabel of Castile as her advisor. She also tutors the queen’s youngest child, Catalina of Aragon.

Dedicated to Queen Isabel and her children, Beatriz guides the young Catalina of Aragon to walk her own hard life road.

But can she prepare Catalina to be England’s queen?

Finalist in the 2020 CHAUCER Book Awards for pre-1750s Historical Fiction.


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Wendy J. Dunn


Wendy J. Dunn is an award-winning Australian author, playwright and poet fascinated by Tudor history – so much so she was not surprised to discover a family connection to the Tudors, not long after the publication of her first Anne Boleyn novel narrating the Anne Boleyn story through the eyes of Sir Thomas Wyatt, the elder. Her family tree reveals the intriguing fact that one of her ancestral families – possibly over three generations – had purchased land from both the Boleyn and Wyatt families to build up their own holdings. It seems very likely Wendy’s ancestors knew the Wyatts and Boleyns personally. 

Her works — including Dear Heart, How Like You This?, The Light in the Labyrinth, The Duty of Daughters, All Manner of Things, and Shades of Yellow — weave together the lyricism of poetry with the pulse of history, creating stories of love, loss, and the endurance of the human spirit.





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Monday, 6 April 2026

What The Ocean Brings by Tonya Ulynn Brown




What The Ocean Brings
By Tonya Ulynn Brown



Publication Date: 4th June 2026
Publisher: Black Rose Writing

Quebec, Canada, 1847.

While trying to escape the Potato Famine, shipwrecked Irish immigrant Breanna Clarey awakens injured and alone on an unfamiliar beach. To make matters worse, she has been separated from her family, and her friend, Crow, is lying dead at her feet. But when Dawson Roberts, a reclusive fisherman with a guarded past and big dreams for his future, finds Breanna, he puts his plans on hold to offer her shelter and help find her family.

But life for an Irish immigrant isn’t easy. Facing a deadly quarantine station, dangerous immigration officials, and grief over her missing family, Breanna struggles to exert her independence and navigate her new world. While Breanna confronts an unknown future, Dawson is plagued by a painful past. They each must determine their own course, even if it means ignoring the pull they have on each other.

When the future takes an unexpected turn, only the ocean that has brought them so much devastation can help them find their way back to where they belong.


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Publication Date: 4th June 2026


Tonya Ulynn Brown

Tonya is a writer who loves ancient, medieval and early modern British history. She has a particular interest in anything to do with Scotland, and you will find that influences a lot of what she writes about. She enjoys writing historical fiction, and also blogs about historical figures, places and customs, mainly focusing on 16th century Europe. She's not above throwing some American history in every now and then as well. 

She holds a Master's degree in Teaching and is an elementary school teacher. Writing fills a good bit of her time when she is not at school or running her boys to a marching band event or some other activity.

Tonya lived in Minsk, Belarus when she was younger and taught English as a second language. Having even less aptitude for reading Russian than she had for speaking it, she took to looking up topics on her Encarta CD-ROM to read, since going to the library was not an option. Her topics of study? The U.S. presidents and the kings and queens of England. Tonya attributes this time of study to the  beginning of her love for British history, but she didn't realize her love for writing until many years later.




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Friday, 3 April 2026

Rough Diamond - Rough Justice by Avien Gray



 Rough Diamond - Rough Justice 
By Avien Gray


Publisher: Avien Gray
Page Length: 446
Genre: Political Thrillers & Suspense / Historical Fiction

After a first kill, MI5 Agent and erstwhile photographer Cain becomes an undercover, extra-judicial killer for a secret Bureau.

Recovering from injuries sustained protecting the Royal Family, Cain embracesa new life and romance in sun-drenched Australia, leaving his past life behind.

But when tragedy strikes, he is on the move again. This time to a new career in the world of diamond dealings in Florida.

Curiosity takes Cain to the diamond world in South Africa, where his past finally catches up with him, the criminal world allies against him and he becomes a killer again.

In Cain's action-packed escapades, a spectacular betrayal takes him into the rigours of a Chinese prison where the truth about his past begins to unravel.

Aided by a loyal band of friends from the shadowy world of intelligence, he delivers his own particular brand of rough justice.

However, with enemies closing in on all sides, will Cain prevail?

Praise


“Rough Diamond, Rough Justice” by Avien Gray is an absolute triumph that should not be missed by any true fan of fast-paced thrillers. Gray delivers a masterful narrative, plunging readers into an electrifying journey filled with complex emotions, relentless danger, and an adrenaline rush that leaves you breathless. With each unexpected twist and turn, you won’t just be a spectator; you’ll be fully immersed in a gripping story that skilfully balances heart-stopping action with profound character depth. This book promises to captivate your imagination and keep you enthralled from the first page to the last—don’t let this thriller of a ride pass you by.

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Avien Gray

Avien Gray, the English author behind Rough Diamond – Rough Justice, brings a wealth of experience to his gripping debut novel. Born in the UK, Gray has led a dynamic, bachelor’s life marked by an impressive array of skills and global adventures. He has a driver’s license, motorbike license, and pilot’s license. His physical discipline extends to martial arts, where he earned a karate black belt, complemented by a lifelong passion for photography that captures the world through his discerning lens.

Gray’s rumoured travels paint the picture of a man unbound by borders. He is said to have spent many months in Saudi Arabia, Australia, the USA, South Africa, Europe and China. This rich tapestry of experiences infuses his writing with authenticity, lending a vivid, worldly edge to the thrilling narrative of his complex protagonist: a man called Cain.

Avien and his best friend shared a flat and went out with various female friends together. They had a great time. As it says in the book when Cain is talking with his best friend: a Royal Protection Officer.

 ‘We will have to write that book when we retire,’ Cain said.

 They looked at each other with knowing smiles – for a long few seconds.

 ‘All those secrets,’ said Jerry. ‘Perhaps we will.’

 And time moved on.

But in real life, his best friend tragically died – leaving Avien to write their book alone.


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A Taste of Evil (A Hani's Daughter Mystery) by N. L. Holmes





A Taste of Evil

A Hani's Daughter Mystery
By N. L. Holmes



Publication Date: October 30th, 2025
Publisher: WayBack Press
Pages: 247
Genre: Historical Cosy Mystery

In Tutankhamen's Egypt, the vizier's head cook dies suspiciously, and it looks like murder to Neferet and Bener-ib. Only, who would want to kill a cook, a man admired by all?

Perhaps he has professional rivals or a jealous wife. But she is the longtime cook of Neferet's family, a dear retainer above reproach. Was her husband the good man he seemed to be, or did he have the shady past our two sleuths begin to suspect? 

They'd better find out soon before the waters of foreign conspiracy rise around Neferet and her diplomat father. If they can't find the killer, it could mean war with Egypt's enemy, Kheta -- and someone else could die.

Maybe one of our nosy sleuths...



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N. L. Holmes


N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin used to write stories for fun.

These days she lives in France with her husband, two cats, geese, and chickens, where she gardens, weaves, dances, and plays the violin.


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Thursday, 2 April 2026

The Lost Seigneur (A Chateau Laux Odyssey, Book #2) by David Loux



The Lost Seigneur
(A Chateau Laux Odyssey, Book #2)
By David Loux


Publication Date: October 7th, 2025
Publisher: Wire Gate Press
Pages: 226
Genre: Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction

The Lost Seigneur is a sequel to the award-winning Chateau Laux.

It is the story of Jean-Pierre du Laux, a nobleman in southern France, who was wrongly imprisoned during a time of religious intolerance and subsequently endeavors to return to his family. Many years have passed since he saw them, and his long incarceration has broken his health.

Any reunion would clearly have been impossible, without the unlikely help of a youthful companion that he meets along the way.



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David Loux


David Loux is the author of Chateau Laux, a critically acclaimed, award-winning novel that tells the story of a shocking incident in eighteenth century America. His second novel, The Lost Seigneur, expands on the themes detailed in Chateau Laux, and completes the story of a French family’s migration to America in the eighteenth century.

He lives in the Eastern Sierra with his wife, Lynn.

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Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Served Cold by Terry Tyler



What if revenge wasn’t driven by anger, but carefully planned long after the emotions have faded—executed with precision, patience, and devastating intent, where perfect lives unravel and buried suspicions rise to the surface—this is the chilling premise of Served Cold by Terry Tyler.


✔️ What if someone quietly decided to ruin your life?

✔️ One stranger. One arrival. Everything changes

✔️ How do you stop something you never saw coming?


✔️ What if you woke up… and couldn’t escape?

✔️ No memory. No way out. No one to trust

✔️ Someone put her there—on purpose

✔️ What if you already knew why?


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Two novellas in which vengeance is planned long after emotions have cooled ... these are calculated, deliberate acts of retribution. Justice designed for catastrophic effect.

The Steal

Jodie Tarrant has it all - her own small business, a husband she adores, lots of friends, a house she loves in a cosy English village.

She can see her and Kirk's future all mapped out, with the children she longs for - until the arrival of an enigmatic stranger becomes a threat to everything Jodie holds dear.

Lucky Star

Abduction! Imagine waking up in a strange room, in a strange building, with no recollection of how you got there.
This is what happens to Stevie Warren. Worst of all, she soon discovers that she can't leave. But who put her there, and why? Deep down, she has her suspicions...


If you’re ready for a chilling tale of calculated revenge, you can read Served Cold HERE.


Terry Tyler is the author of twenty-eight books available from Amazon, the latest being the post-apocalyptic thriller, Safe Zone. 

Other recent publications include the SFV-1 rage virus trilogy: Infected, Darkness and Reset, also 'Where There's Doubt', the story of a romance scammer and his prey, and 'Megacity', the final book in the dystopian Operation Galton trilogy. Happy to be independently published, Terry is an avid reader and book reviewer, and a member of Rosie Amber's Book Review Team.

Terry is a Walking Dead addict, and has a great interest in history (particularly Saxon, Plantagenet and Tudor), along with books and documentaries on sociological/cultural/anthropological subject matter. She loves South Park, the sea, and going for long walks in quiet places where there are lots of trees. She lives in the north east of England with her husband.



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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

All the King’s Bastards: A Succession of Chaos by G. Lawrence.

 



What if one sudden accident in 1536 had rewritten the course of English history, plunging the realm into uncertainty as Anne Boleyn stepped forward not just as queen but as Regent, forced to defend her children’s claim in a dangerous game of power, loyalty, and survival — this is the world imagined in All the King’s Bastards: A Succession of Chaos by G. Lawrence.

✔️ What if one event could change the course of English history
✔️ The King is dead, but who will live long now
✔️ Anne Boleyn rises as Regent for her children and her crown
✔️ Heirs will rise. Alliances will break
✔️ A war for the throne begins



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What if one event could change the course of
English history?

January 1536
England

The King is dead... but who will live long now?

A fateful accident upon the jousting field leaves Henry VIII dead, crushed to death under the weight of his horse. His country, already divided over faith and power, trembles on the brink of chaos as Anne Boleyn rises to become Regent, ruling for her children, for her daughter Elizabeth and for the child as yet unborn in her womb.

Yet the children of Anne Boleyn are not the only ones who may stake a claim to the succession. Heirs will rise, supported by families of power and wealth, all vying to place their heir upon the English throne.

As conflict and rebellion unfold, alliances will be made and broken. At court and in the streets of England this war will rage, deciding who has the right to rule England, and who has the will to see this fight through, to the end.

All the King's Bastards is book one of A Succession of Chaos by G. Lawrence.
This is a work of speculative historical fiction.


Step into a Tudor world rewritten and discover who will claim the throne — get your copy of All the King’s Bastards HERE. Only 0.99 on #Kindle for a Limited Time. Read with #KindleUnlimited


I am an independently published author, and proud to be so. Living in a little cottage in Wales in the UK, I love where I live as much as I love to write.

The age of the Tudors has been an obsession for me since I was a child, and many of my upcoming books will centre on that time, but I also pen the odd dystopian fiction or historical fiction from other time periods. I will be releasing all my titles on amazon, for kindle, paper and hard back, and soon to come, audio books!

I studied Literature (with a capital L) at University and usually have twenty or more books I'm currently reading. Reading and writing are about mood for me, and I haven't found a genre I didn't enjoy something about so far...

I can often be found on social media, sharing my books and any interesting historical site I have managed to find that week, so come find me if that’s what you like to see!




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The Plantagenet Legacy Series: Henry IV – Audiobooks by Mercedes Rochelle



The Plantagenet Legacy Series:
Henry IV – Audiobooks

The Usurper King
The Accursed King

By Mercedes Rochelle




Publication Date: April 5th, 2021 / April 18th, 2022
Publisher: Sergeant Press
Pages: 305 / 301
Genre: Historical Fiction

Audiobooks:
Publication Date: April 24th, 2025 / June 17th, 2025
Publisher: Sergeant Press
Narrator: Kevin E. Green
Listening Length: 10 hrs 21 mins / 9 hrs 5 mins


The Usurper King

From Outlaw to Usurper, Henry Bolingbroke fought one rebellion after another.

First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haughty Percies precipitated the Battle of Shrewsbury which nearly cost him the throne—and his life.

To make matters worse, even after Richard II's funeral, the deposed monarch was rumored to be in Scotland, planning his return. The king just wouldn't stay down and malcontents wanted him back.



The Accursed King

What happens when a king loses his prowess?

The day Henry IV could finally declare he had vanquished his enemies, he threw it all away with an infamous deed. No English king had executed an archbishop before. And divine judgment was quick to follow. Many thought he was struck with leprosy—God's greatest punishment for sinners. From that point on, Henry's health was cursed and he fought doggedly on as his body continued to betray him—reducing this once great warrior to an invalid.

Fortunately for England, his heir was ready and eager to take over. But Henry wasn't willing to relinquish what he had worked so hard to preserve. No one was going to take away his royal prerogative—not even Prince Hal. But Henry didn't count on Hal's dauntless nature, which threatened to tear the royal family apart.



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Mercedes Rochelle


Mercedes Rochelle is an ardent lover of medieval history, and has channelled this interest into fiction writing. Her first four books cover eleventh-century Britain and events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. The next series is called The Plantagenet Legacy about the struggles and abdication of Richard II, leading to the troubled reigns of the Lancastrian Kings. She also writes a blog: HistoricalBritainBlog.com to explore the history behind the story.

Born in St. Louis, MO, she received by BA in Literature at the University of Missouri St.Louis in 1979 then moved to New York in 1982 while in her mid-20s to “see the world”. The search hasn’t ended!

Today she lives in Sergeantsville, NJ with her husband in a log home they had built themselves.

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Saturday, 28 March 2026

Ascent: A story of danger, adversity, and love (House of Normandy Book 1) by Cathie Dunn

 


If you enjoy immersive historical fiction set in the Viking Age, ASCENT by Cathie Dunn is a novel well worth discovering. Bringing to life the story of Poppa of Bayeux—the handfasted wife of Rollo the Viking—this richly imagined tale blends history, drama and emotion, offering readers a compelling glimpse into a world of conquest, power and survival.


✔️ A young noblewoman forced into a Viking alliance
✔️ A fierce Northman torn between power and loyalty
✔️ A marriage that threatens to destroy everything
✔️ A love tested by ambition, faith, and betrayal
✔️ A clash between pagan past and Christian future





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A brutal Viking raid heralds the dawn of a new, powerful dynasty
– the House of Normandy

Neustria, Kingdom of the West Franks
AD 890

Fourteen-year-old Poppa’s life changes when Northmen land near Bayeux. Count Bérengar, her father, submits to them, and she is handfasted to Hrólfr, the Northmen’s heathen leader, as part of their agreement.

To her relief, Hrólfr leaves immediately in search of further conquest, only returning to claim her years later. In the face of retaliating Franks, they flee to East Anglia, where she gives birth to their son and daughter.

When Hrólfr and Poppa return to reclaim Bayeux, his new campaign strikes at the heart of Frankish power, and King Charles of the West Franks offers him a pact he cannot refuse. In exchange for vast tracts of land in Neustria, Hrólfr must convert to Christianity and accept marriage to Gisela, the king’s illegitimate daughter.

Poppa’s world shatters. She remains in Bayeux, with her daughter, Adela. When Gisela arrives one day, demanding she hand over Adela, to be raised in Rouen, Poppa’s patience is at an end. But Gisela makes for a dangerous enemy, and only one woman will survive their confrontation high up on the cliffs.

Will Poppa live to witness the dawn of a new era?


Don’t miss the opportunity to discover this compelling story—purchase your copy of ASCENT HERE.


Cathie Dunn is an Amazon-bestselling author of historical fiction, dual-timeline, mystery, and romance. She loves to infuse her stories with a strong sense of place and time, combined with a dark secret or mystery – and a touch of romance. Often, you can find her deep down the rabbit hole of historical research…
 
In addition, she is also a historical fiction book promoter with The Coffee Pot Book Club, a novel-writing tutor, and a keen reviewer on her blog, Ruins & Reading.
 
After having lived in Scotland for almost two decades, Cathie is now enjoying the sunshine in the south of France with her husband, and her rescued pets, Ellie Dog & Charlie Cat. 

She is a member of the Historical Novel Society, the Richard III Society, the Alliance of Independent Authors, and the Romantic Novelists’ Association.

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