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Worlds Collide Along the Shores of the Outer Banks   Immerse yourself in the “what if” questions related to the Lost Colony of Roanoke. What if an English boy and a native girl met in the wilderness? The push-and-pull between two very different worlds begins as one seeks simple friendship and the other struggles to trust. And can it—dare they—allow it to be more? Sparks fly between Mushaniq, free-spirited daughter of Manteo, and Georgie Howe, whose father was brutally murdered by undiscovered native warriors before they’d been on Roanoac Island a full week. As Georgie struggles to make sense of his life and to accept that not all they call “savage” are guilty of his father’s death, Mushaniq grapples with her own questions about who Manteo has become. As tentative friendship becomes more, forged in the fire of calamity and attack upon their community, both must decide whether the One True God is indeed who He claims to be and whether He is worthy of their trust. Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity. Also of interest:Elinor by Shannon McNear (Book 1 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: discover an alternate view of their fate alongside the life of Pocahontas. Born the daughter of a Powhatan chieftain and a woman of unknown origins, Mato’aka enjoys a carefree life. When strange men from across the eastern waters appear near her home, she regards them at first as a mere curiosity. Soon, though, she finds herself torn between fascination for one of their leaders and the opinions and ways of her people–then becomes a pawn in their delicate and dangerous game of politics. Drawn to a young Englishman, John Rolfe, who has lost a wife and baby daughter, she shares his griefs. . .and perhaps something more. Could she have a future among the English of Jamestown, accepting their ways and even changing her name? Could her destiny be a part of the lasting legacy of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity. Also of interest:Elinor by Shannon McNear (Book 1 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)Mary by Shannon McNear (Book 2 – Daughters of the Lost Colony) The colony at Roanoke disappeared into the shadows of history. But, what if at least one survived to leave a lasting legacy?

The White Doe of the Outer Banks Grows into Womanhood Return to the “what if” questions surrounding the Lost Colony and explore the possible fate of Virginia Dare--the first English child born in the New World. What happened to her after her grandfather John White returned to England and the colony he established disappeared into the mists of time? Legends abound, but she was indeed a real girl who, if she survived to adulthood, must have also become part of the legacy that is the people of the Outer Banks. In the spring of 1602 by English reckoning, "Ginny," as she is called by family and friends, is fourteen and firmly considered a grown woman by the standards of the People. For her entire life she has watched the beautiful give-and-take of the Kurawoten and other native peoples with the English who came from across the ocean. She's enjoyed being the darling of both English and Kurawoten alike--but a stirring deep inside her will not be put to rest. One careless decision lands her and fellow “first baby” Henry Harvie, along with their Croatoan friend Redbud, in enemy hands. Carried away into Mangoac territory, out of the reach of Manteo and the others, she must learn who she truly is—not only the daughter of Elinor and Ananias Dare but also a child of the One True God, who gives her courage to go wherever the path of her life might lead. Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity gained from extensive research.  Also of interest:Elinor by Shannon McNear (Book 1 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)Mary by Shannon McNear (Book 2 – Daughters of the Lost Colony)Rebecca by Shannon McNear (Book 3 – Daughters of the Lost Colony) The colony at Roanoke disappeared into the shadows of history. But, what if at least one survived to leave a lasting legacy?

Can Love Form Amidst Tensions of War?During the clash between Union and Confederacy, quiet Tennessean Pearl MacFarlane is compelled to nurse both Rebel and Yankee wounded who seek refuge at her family's farm. She is determined to remain unmoved by the Yankee causeuntil she faces the silent struggle of Union soldier Joshua Wheeler, a recent amputee. The MacFarlane family fits no stereotype Joshua believed in; still he is desperate to regain his footingas a soldier, as a man, as a Christianin the aftermath of his debilitating injury. He will use his time behind enemy lines to gather useful intelligence for the Unionif the courageous Rebel woman will stay out of the line of danger. Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Rebel Bride by Shannon McNear. More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep set 1760 during the French and Indian War(June 2018)The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo set 1836 Texas (February 2019)The Golden Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse set 1849 San Francisco (April 2019)The Express Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse set 1860 Utah (July 2019)

3 Early American Adventures Mixed with Intrigue and Romance Join the adventure through history, intrigue, romance, and family legacy as the Daughters of the Mayflower series begins with three epic novels. ThePatriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse Faith Jackson and Matthew Weber are both working covertly to aid the Patriot cause. But will they be willing to sacrifice all for their fledgling country? The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear Thomas Bledsoe and Kate Gruener are traveling the Wilderness Road when the mounting conflict between natives and settlers will require each of them to tap into a well of courage. The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall Lieutenant Owen Masters and Emeline Baratt meet on a British warship as sworn enemies. Where will Emeline place her loyalties when forced to spy against her country?

A Journey Full of Hope... Escape into a riveting story based on the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity. In 1587, Elinor White Dare sailed from England heavy with her first child but full of hopes. Her father, a renowned artist and experienced traveler, has convinced her and her bricklayer husband Ananias to make the journey to the New World. Land, they are promised, more goodly and beautiful than they can ever imagine. But nothing goes as planned from landing at the wrong location, to facing starvation, to the endless wait for help to arrive. And, beyond her comprehension, Elinor finds herself utterly alone. . . . The colony at Roanoke disappeared into the shadows of history. But, what if one survived to leave a lasting legacy?

Thomas Bledsoe and Kate Gruener are traveling the Wilderness Road when conflicts between natives and settlers reach a peak that will require each of them to tap into a well of courage.A brand new series for fans of all things related to history, romance, adventure, faith, and family trees.Love and Adventure Are Discovered on the Wilderness Road In 1794, when Kate Gruener's father is ready to move the family farther west into the wilderness to farm untouched land, Kate is eager to live out her own story of adventure like he did during the War for Independence and to see untamed lands. And she sets her sights on learning more about their scout, Thomas Bledsoe. Thomas's job is to get settlers safely across the Kentucky Wilderness Road to their destination while keeping an ear open for news of Shawnee unrest. But nave Kate's inquisitive nature could put them both in the middle of a rising tide of conflict. Is there more to Thomas's story than he is willing to tell? Is there an untapped courage in Kate that can thwart a coming disaster? Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear. More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep set 1760 during the French and Indian War(June 2018)The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)

She needs a husband to survive. He never means to love again.August 1780. After the Battle of Camden leaves British camp follower Bess Eaton widowed, expecting a child, and stranded in enemy territory, she faces two impossible choices: a return to an England that offers her nothing...or marriage to a stranger before the army marches on without her.Backcountry loyalist Rob MacFarlane has already buried a wife and son and has no intention of risking his heart again. But he can't ignore the vulnerable widow in his path. What begins as an act of duty quickly becomes something far more complicated when he offers Bess protection—and a name.As war rages and the British cause begins to crumble, their fragile alliance is tested at every turn. Loyalties fracture. Faith is questioned. And the lines between enemy and neighbor blur. To survive, Rob must decide what allegiance truly costs—and Bess must choose whether she can trust not only the man she married...but the God she's never fully known.For readers of Roseanna M. White and Jocelyn Green, Loyalty's Pursuit is a sweeping Revolutionary War romance of marriage of convenience, deepening faith, and unexpected love.