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Duel    by David Mulholland
Price: $6.99 USD. 42990 words. Published on February 18, 2010. .

Author David Mulholland claims to have uncovered a manuscript written by an obsessive blacksmith who sheds new light on events that led to the fatal duel between law students Robert Lyon and John Wilson on June 13, 1833, in Perth, Upper Canada. But is the blacksmith’s passionate and dramatic narrative fact or fiction? You, the reader, will have to decide.
Dancing with Lions    by Anne Brooke
Price: $0.99 USD. 5050 words. Published by Untreed Reads on February 25, 2010. .

When Michal, daughter of Saul, first sees David, she falls in love at once. But her father's enmity and greed stand between her and the man she longs for. When David is forced to flee, her life changes forever - but what will happen when he returns to claim her?
McNab    by David Mulholland
Price: $7.99 USD. 82640 words. Published on March 14, 2010. .

Set in Canada, the Scottish Highlands, and the United States, McNab portrays the struggle of 19th century immigrants against the tyranny of Chief McNab who imposes the Scottish feudal system. And there’s romance! McNab’s piper has a turbulent relationship with an Irish lass who challenges his beliefs about marriage and women. Her passionate independence takes his heart on a wild ride!
New Orleans 1842    by Nicole Hadaway
Price: Free! 10610 words. Published by Vamplit Publishing  on March 15, 2010. .

From the author of Release, Nicole Hadaway, 'New Orleans, 1842' tells the story of Miranda's stay in the new city. All young vampires are expected to spend time on their own in the human world and Miranda chooses the humid, but exciting New Orleans. In a world, different and dangerous compared to her parents' safe New York home, this short story gives a colourful background to the life of Miranda.
Miss Anna's Frigate    by Jens Kuhn
Price: Free! 39850 words. Published on March 26, 2010. .

In the early months of 1809 a British frigate is trapped in the ice of the Baltic Sea. While Sweden’s war against Russia continues and Stockholm itself is threatened by invasion, several groups plot against the unsuccessful king. Female spy and adventuress Anna Wetterstrand had hoped for a quiet winter. But now the unforeseen events force her to question her loyalties and make a tough decision.
Margaret's Rematch    by Farida Mestek
Price: $2.99 USD. 63190 words. Published by Girlebooks  on March 28, 2010. .

After the loss of her sister, Margaret Fairfax settles at the country estate of her brother-in-law, Mr. Westfield, whose dislike of her is legendary. She faces a challenge in proving to him that she is worthy of his regard. With time and many an exertion, Margaret succeeds in altering Mr. Westfield’s opinion and attaching his heart. But she fears the worst when her deceitful friend arrives.
Death at Hull House    by Frances McNamara
Price: $6.99 USD. 80270 words. Published by alliumpress on March 29, 2010. .

Emily Cabot is expelled from the University of Chicago, and finds work at Jane Addams’s Hull House. A man is murdered in the parlor, and Emily must determine whether one of her colleagues is responsible, or whether the murder is revenge for a family tragedy. As a smallpox epidemic rages through Chicago, Emily finds herself in jeopardy from both the deadly disease and a killer.
Railroad Redemption    by Wynette Mellen
Price: $2.99 USD. 59750 words. Published by StoneHouse Ink on March 29, 2010. .

Railroad Redemption is a historical novel about the life of a Railroad Engineer, based right here in Idaho. This 1952 tale begins on Railroad Row, King Hill, Idaho and is inspired by Railroad families who lived in the towns of King Hill and Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Although this co-author team of grandmother and granddaughter have never met, they bring you an exciting tale of life, love, and loss.
Colonial Gothic: The Ross-Allen Letters    by Rogue Games
Price: $0.99 USD. 104350 words. Published on March 29, 2010. .

Something is afoot. Lurking between these two covers are a collection of correspondences of the most disturbing of nature. What is this mystery, and what ramifications does the discovery of it hold?C
Sisters of a Different Dawn    by Darcy Williamson
Price: $9.99 USD. 98630 words. Published on March 30, 2010. .

Sisters of a Different Dawn is the tale of two women ~ New Englander Sara Gray and the Shoshone, Umentucken, of southeastern Idaho ~ two women who are as different as the Shoshone Indian is from the Methodist-Episcopalian in the 1840s.