The River Widow
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In 1937 on a tobacco farm on the banks of the Ohio River, Adah Branch is forced to make hard decisions and take action, to save herself from her husband Lester and then her stepdaughter from his family.
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Ann Howard Creel crafts deeply moving historical fiction where resilient female protagonists confront unexpected challenges, forcing them to make life-altering decisions. Her narratives often unfold against backdrops of conflict, highlighting women's capacity for courage and determination amidst adversity. Creel masterfully explores the inner lives of her characters, drawing readers into stories rich with emotional depth and dramatic turns.
- 2018
- 2017
The Uncertain Season
- 318 pages
- 12 hours of reading
When her lovely, charming, and disgraced cousin Etta arrives, Grace finds her place in society, and in her mother's heart, threatened. In a reckless moment, Grace reveals Etta's scandalous past, and as punishment, she's sent to work in Galveston's back alleys, helping the poor. There, a silent waif known only as Miss Girl opens Grace's eyes to new love and purpose. She's determined to save this girl who lost her entire family in the hurricane and now slips along the shadows of the unfinished seawall with a mysterious resolve
- 2016
Everything she loved could so easily be lost. The end of World War II should have brought joy to Gwen Mullen. But on V-J Day, her worst fear is realized. As celebrating crowds gather in Times Square, a soldier appears on her doorstep to claim Mary, the baby abandoned to Gwen one year earlier. Suddenly Gwen is on the verge of losing the child she has nurtured and loves dearly. With no legal claim to Mary, Gwen begins to teach Lieutenant John McKee how to care for his child, knowing that he will ultimately take Mary away. What starts as a contentious relationship, however, turns into something more, and Gwen must open her heart to learn that love means taking chances. While You Were Mine paints a vivid portrait of 1940s New York and tells an enchanting tale of the nature of love and trust.
- 2011
The Magic of Ordinary Days
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The inspiration for the beloved film that became a TikTok sensation An extraordinary tale of one woman’s journey of resilience, courage, and self-discovery amidst the turmoil of World War II. Olivia Dunne, a studious minister’s daughter who dreams of becoming an archaeologist, never thought that WWII would affect her quiet life in Denver. But when an exhilarating flirtation reshapes her life, she finds herself in a rural Colorado outpost, married to a man she hardly knows. Overwhelmed by loneliness, Olivia tentatively tries to establish a new life, finding much-needed friendship and solace in two Japanese-American sisters from a nearby internment camp. When Olivia unwittingly becomes an accomplice to a crime that tests her beliefs about trust and love, she must confront her own desires and reconcile them with the harsh realities of the world around her.
- 1998
Water at the Blue Earth
- 146 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Exploring themes of unlikely friendship and personal growth, the narrative follows Wren as she navigates life on the frontier in late 19th century Colorado. The story delves into complex issues that challenge her, leading to a pivotal decision that shapes her journey. Additionally, it sheds light on a lesser-known yet fascinating chapter of Colorado's history, enriching the backdrop of Wren's experiences and struggles.