Books like First mates by Cecelia Dowdy

A timeless novel about love, manners, and the struggle for wealth and status in 19th-century England.

A heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love, survival, and the consequences of The Program in a bleak future world where teen suicide is a global epidemic.

Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returns to his country estate to deal with the tragic loss he had suffered four years earlier. But the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland and Gabriella, his new ward, throws a wrench into his plans. The governess, feisty and flame-haired, reveals that the girl is in danger, and the mysterious events escalate into a murder mystery at Cleybourne Castle.

Jules's dream comes true as she gets her first taste of love and action in the wake of a vision that sends her on a quest to rescue her ex-lover before the future turns into a nightmare.

A tale of mystery and romance, Beyond Compare follows the adventures of Kyria Moreland, a wealthy American, and Rafe McIntyre, an American who risks everything to protect her from the dangers that threaten her life.

A love story of widow Madeline May and notorious Viscount Altea, who turn to each other for help in dealing with men of ill repute while the blackmail situation escalates into murder.

A rancher in Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, finally finds love and happiness after years of setbacks and hard work.

A professional wedding planner must navigate the treacherous waters of Las Vegas's hockey team scandal to find her long-lost love and avoid a heartbreak that could change her life forever, but will the perfect groom actually be the one for her?

Three sisters struggle to reconcile their faith with the world outside the convent.

Susannah's Garden, a new flower shop on Seattle's Blossom Street, attracts attention with the arrival of a young widow named Colette who's hiding a secret. When Susannah and Colette join Lydia's knitting class, they discover personal struggles and learn about the power of friendship and second chances in a love story set in the Pacific Northwest.

Tracy's romance with David is threatened when her mother refuses to accept him and forces her to go out with other boys.

Cowgirl meets cowboy, love stories in Texas, contemporary romance, ranch life, love, new beginnings

A shy librarian and a rancher meet through a personal ad, hoping to find love in Montana.

Three angels help three couples achieve their Christmas wishes through divine intervention.

Shep Templeton was alive! The award-winning journalist, the only man Emily Templeton had ever loved, hadn't died in the Pataguam jungle, but was coming home - only to learn his wife had divorced him. Eight months before, after a night of reckless passion, he had left for his next dangerous assignment. She'd vowed then it was the last time Shep would leave her. Love for Emily was all that had kept Shep going, had made him want to live through months of pain and recovery. Now he had to fight for a new start, had to prove he'd changed, but would Emily beleive he wanted a family and a future together more than he needed his freedom? She was seared by his kisses and ached to be cherished, but how could she trust a man who broke promises as easily as he made them? Sharing secrets and spending time with Shep filled Emily with hope, but so many doubts remained. Could he convince her that he'd always be her best friend, that he was home to stay?

George Washington's journey back to Mount Vernon after his presidency is filled with renewed love and affection for his wife, Martha.

A passionate romance about a pampered young woman's search for love and adventure in the Yukon.

A romance novel about a widowed widower and a spirited young woman who sets out to prove that age isn't a barrier to love in a small town in the South during the 1930s during the Great Depression. The book explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family.

A story of love, loss, and reconnecting with family.

A romance story of love and basketball, featuring a magazine writer and head coach in a captivating New York Times bestseller.