The Champion

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Florida native Carla Capshaw always dreamed of traveling the world and writing novels.  After visiting numerous countries, she finally put pen to paper and has been writing ever since. 

A winner of two RWA Golden Hearts and a double Rita finalist, Carla writes romances with strong conflicts, vivid characters and a Christian worldview.

Carla loves to hear from her readers.  Please visit her at www.carlacapshaw.com.

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He came to the colonies for one reason: revenge. Drake Amberly, Duke of Hawk Haven, won't leave South Carolina until he's unmasked the colonial spy who killed his brother. Yet the more he sees of spirited Elise Cooper, the more he's moved by the happiness she brings him...never suspecting the dangerous secret she hides.

Her faith drives Elise to spy for the rebels, dreaming only of freedom for her homeland. Then she meets Drake, and learns that love could be hers, as well. When his pursuit of \"The Fox\" brings him dangerously close to the truth, she'll risk everything to prove that love and forgiveness are all they need.

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Quintus Ambustus is a slave––Adiona Leonia is a wealthy socialite. He fights for his life in the gladiator's ring––she plays cutthroat politics in Rome's high society. He's sacrificed everything for his Christian faith––she believes in nothing and no one. But when Adiona's life is threatened, Quintus is chosen as her bodyguard, and their fascination with one another shocks them both. Neither thought to find joy in a match society would condemn...but their feelings cannot be denied. Have they lost too much to believe in happiness? Or will their growing love let them leave the past behind––and build a new future together?

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He won his fame––and his freedom––in the gory pits of Rome's Colosseum. Yet the greatest challenge for once–legendary gladiator Caros Viriathos comes to him through a slave. His slave, the beautiful and mysterious Pelonia Valeria. Her secret brings danger to his household but offers Caros a love like he's never known....

Should anyone learn she is a Christian, Pelonia will be executed. Her faith threatens not only herself, but her master. Can she convince a man who found fame through unforgiving brutality to show mercy? And when she's ultimately given the choice, will Pelonia choose freedom or the love of a gladiator?

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Enjoy two stories of strength and hope in days gone by from Love Inspired Historical.

The Substitute Bride - Janet Dean

Fleeing an arranged marriage, Elizabeth Manning exchanges places with a mail-order bride bound for New Harmony, Iowa. Life on the frontier can’t be worse than forced wedlock to pay her father’s gambling debts. But Ted Logan’s rustic lifestyle and rambunctious children are more of a challenge than Elizabeth expects. And how can she tell Ted the truth about her past? Little does she know, Ted’s hiding secrets of his own...

The Gladiator - Carla Capshaw

Should anyone learn she is a Christian, slave Pelonia Valeria will be executed. Her faith threatens not only herself, but her master, legendary gladiator Caro Viriathos. Can she convince a man who found fame through unforgiving brutality to show mercy? And when she’s ultimately given the choice, will Pelonia choose freedom or the love of a gladiator?

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Heartbroken when her childhood love never returned, Rose Smith soon learned she had even greater worries–she carried his child. Ten years later as a housemaid in London, she encounters Samuel Blackstone. The kind youth she adored has turned bitter with success. Feeling out of place in Sam's high–society world, Rose fears what he may do when he learns of their son….

A wealthy stockbroker, Sam is used to getting what he wants. And when he learns that Rose bore him a son, he wants to claim his family. But he'll have to convince Rose to trust him again if he's to have any hope of meeting the boy…or recapturing her heart.

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Two stories of redemption, faith and love.

The Outlaw’s Return - Victoria Bylin

Gunslinger J. T. Quinn comes to Denver to reunite with the only woman he’s ever loved — Mary Larue. But the actress he left behind is now a respected Christian woman with a pair of younger siblings in her care. J.T. doubts he’ll ever be worthy of Mary again, but with courage and faith, perhaps even an outlaw can earn redemption — and love…

The Protector - Carla Capshaw

Quintus Ambustus is a slave — Adiona Leonia a wealthy Roman socialite. He’s sacrificed everything for his faith — she believes in nothing and no one. But when Adiona’s life is threatened and Quintus becomes her bodyguard, their attraction to one another can’t be denied. Neither thought to find joy in such a match. Will their growing love let them leave the past behind?

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Triumphs in the Coliseum–and society bedchambers–made gladiator Alexius of Iolcos famous for his brutal skill and womanising ways. Yet the only woman who intrigues him is Tiberia the Younger, who now needs his help. Protecting Tiberia places Alexius in the greatest danger he has ever known–from her vengeful father and his own heart... Becoming a temple priestess may be an honour, but Tibi can't bear to surrender her freedom or her newfound faith. Alexius's solution stuns her. Marriage...to a gladiator! Scorned by her noble family, Tibi always felt unworthy. But with her champion by her side, can she accept–and give–a love strong enough to vanquish their enemies?","rating":"4.23","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-01-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-01-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":238,"isbn13":"9781460808504","title":"The Champion","seo":"the-champion","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460808504.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Christian / Historical","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC042030"},{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

Mills & Boon Love Inspired Historical — Heartfelt stories that show that faith, forgiveness and hope have the power to lift spirits and change lives.

The Duke’s Redemption - Carla Capshaw

Drake Amberly, Duke of Hawk Haven, is determined to unmask the spy who killed his brother. Yet the more he sees of Elise Cooper, the more he’s drawn to her...never suspecting her secret. When his pursuit of ‘The Fox’ brings him dangerously close to the truth, Elise will have to risk everything to prove that love and forgiveness are all they need.

The Captain’s Lady - Louise M. Gouge

Captain James Templeton’s orders from General Washington are clear. His target: Lord Bennington, a member of George III’s Privy Council. The assignment: find Bennington’s war plans. The risks: the future of the East Florida Colony, Jamie’s life...and his heart. Because in spite of the dangers, he’s fallen in love with Lady Marianne Moberly — Lord Bennington’s daughter.

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