Books like The Hawk and the Jewel (Kensington Chronicles, Book 1) by Lori Wick

Charles Dickens’ classic bildungsroman follows an orphan named Pip as he grows from humble beginnings in Kent to London society, encountering wealth, poverty, love, and moral triumph.

A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ allegorical novella about Ebenezer Scrooge, whose miserly ways are transformed through visits from Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

Don Tillman, a genetics professor with Asperger’s, designs a scientific survey to find a wife, only to meet Rosie Jarman, a drinker and late arriver who challenges his controlled worldview and leads him to discover that love can’t be measured.

Amanda Briars, an unmarried novelist, contracts a one‑night affair with the notorious businessman Jack Devlin, only to discover that their fleeting pleasure may pave the way for a marriage that could change both of their lives.

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.

Set in a wartime English seaside town of the 1790s, Sylvia's Lovers follows a young woman torn between the passionate whaling harpooner Charley Kinraid and her devoted cousin Philip Hepburn, whose secret withholding ends in tragedy.

A historical romance set in 16th century England, featuring Lorna Doone, a young woman who is kidnapped and becomes a fugitive during the Monmouth Rebellion.

Vlad Taltos faces a renewed hunt as the Jhereg guild unites to eliminate him. He must outwit thieves, assassins, and other criminals to survive the high‑stakes chase across a fantasy world of magic and intrigue.

A faith-filled epic novel exploring the history of Christianity through the ages, from Joseph of Arimathea to St. Augustine of Canterbury.

In the quiet town of Mitford, North Carolina, the everyday life of its clergy—and the miracles that quietly unfold—reveal the vibrant heart of small‑town America.

Following a childhood kidnapping, Sunny learns to rebuild her life in London, discovering new family bonds, forgiving past betrayals, and seeking God’s love and hope while navigating romantic feelings for Brandon.

In the small town of Hill Creek, accident-prone Dr. Susan Learner and the reckless yet devoted Freckles McCade find unexpected healing and love while running a rural clinic together.

Eden, a young white woman, falls in love with Iron Hawk, a Kiowa warrior, and faces cultural hatred and war that demands a painful sacrifice and a hopeful quest for peace.

In wartime Galveston, an orphaned young woman fights for survival while a determined lover battles a corrupt magnate—intertwining family secrets, romance, and a quest for justice in this historical western romance.

After losing his sight in World War II, Matthew Wallingham returns home to protect his family farm, reconcile with resentful relatives, and pursue a future of hope and love.

A family of orphans in 19th‑century Galveston faces secrets and romance as a wounded young man finds love and redemption with a mysterious woman, while past betrayals surface, tying their lives together.

The sinister Patron of the Rancho filled Courtney's heart with passion and fear. Courtney Keating is young, beautiful and alone in the world. All she has is a letter from her father promising her a share in the rich strike he called "The Queen of Tears." The secret of that legacy is concealed in the somber mansion known as Hawkshadow, the home of the infamous Barrons: Persia Barron Keating Courtney's - Courtney's stepmother, a stunning woman who makes no secret of her scandalous past. She has no intention of sharing anything with Courtney--not her home, nor her wealth, nor her stepsons. Nace Barron - A man of violent contrasts who is known as "The Sinister Falcon." He gives Courtney two choices: marriage or ravishment. Gill Barron - The charming, genial younger brother. He has his own ideas about the Barron line of succession-and his plans include Courtney. Caught in a dangerous drama of greed, jealousy, and revenge, Courtney is afraid to trust anyone-until she gives in to the impulses of her own heart.