Fleeing from a scorned past,Catherine Merit struggles with her failing medical practice and a rich man's obsession of her.Book Four in the Indignities Series
Compelling historical fiction that traces the life of a young English immigrant woman who travels to America at the turn of the century to start a new life for herself. Encountering danger, romance, heartache and tragedy, she strives to fit into a
Four-time winner of the coveted John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction, Jessica James writes romantic historical fiction and suspense.
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My background is in journalism, but I have been dabbling with writing fiction for the past 20 years. Shades of Gray was my debut novel, and was followed by Noble Cause, Above and Beyond and Liberty and Destiny. All are multi-award winning novels and have hit the #1 spot on the Amazon bestseller list in their category.
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Accomplishments
2014 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction
2014 Finalist for Valley Forge Romance Writers Sheila Award.
2014 Reader’s Crown Award Finalist
2014 Next Generation Indie Award Finalist in Fiction/Religious
2013 USA “Best Books 2013” Finalist in Fiction/Religious
2012 Bronze winner Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in Romance category
2011 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction
2011 USA "Best Books 2011" Finalist in Historical Fiction
2011 Next Generation Indie Award for Best Regional Fiction
2011 Next Generation Indie Finalist in Romance category
2011 Next Generation Indie Finalist in Historical Fiction category
2011 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
2010 Stars and Flags: Second place for Historical Fiction
2009 HOLT Medallion Finalist for Best Southern Theme
2009 Nominated for Michael Shaara Award for Excellence in Civil War Fiction
2008 Indie Next Generation Award for Best Regional Fiction
2008 Indie Next Generation Finalist for Best Historical Fiction
2008 IPPY Award for Best Regional Fiction
2008 ForeWord Magazine Finalist for Book of the Year in Romance category
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