The Veil
A shroud of secrecy cloaks a new nineteenth-century sect known simply as the Saints. But that veil is about to be drawn away. Amidst the majestic beauty of 1857 Utah, the members of one secluded religious group claim to want nothing more than to practice their beliefs without persecution. Yet among them are many who engage in secret vows and brutal acts of atonement…all in the name of God.
But one young woman, Hannah McClary, dares to question the truth behind the shroud. Soon Hannah and the young man she loves–Lucas Knight, who has been trained from childhood to kill on behalf of the Church–find themselves fighting for their very lives.
As a group of unwary pioneer families marches into Utah toward a tragic confrontation with the Saints at a place called Mountain Meadows, Hannah and Lucas are thrust into the most difficult conflict of all–a battle for truth and justice–even as they are learning for the first time about unconditional love, acceptance, and forgiveness.…
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The California Chronicles
At Play in the Promised Land – Book 3
California Chronicles, 1915–1923
From California’s rugged Big Valley
to the fleeting glory of the Silver Screen,
one family struggles to save its heritage.
In the final installment of her sweeping trilogy, The California Chronicles, award-winning author Diane Noble follows the descendents of the original rancho families into the Twentieth Century. Once again, the California of yesteryear comes to life through three unforgettable characters…
JULIET ROSE DEARBOURNE … From childhood she has planned to leave the dull land of her ancestors. When tragedy strikes the family, care of Juliet’s younger sisters doesn’t thwart her desire to run away to New York. Her journey to stardom on stage and in silent film is swift, but the price of fame is dear.
CLAY MACGREGOR … A private detective and part-time stunt flyer for the flickers, Clay is hired by Aislin Dearbourne to track down her missing grandchildren. An easy job. Or so he thinks…until he meets the single-minded Juliet and her five lively siblings.
SULLIVAN “SULLY” DEARBOURNE … Captured by a primitive tribe, Juliet’s brother Sully finds himself in the Brazilian jungles fighting for his life and for that of their father, Quaid Dearbourne.
The Blossom and the Nettle – Book 2
California Chronicles, 1888 – 1891
Meet three members of the Byrne and Dearbourne families you’ll never forget…
EMMELINE AMITY CALLAHAN…a feisty charmer with a needy heart. Emmeline’s an ugly duckling. At least that what she thinks-until she receives a gift that leads her to California’s Big Valley where she makes a surprising discovery.
QUAID DEARBOURNE…a tough and tender cowboy. He’s passionate about keeping his land in its original wild glory. Sparks fly when his irresistible new neighbor covers her acreage with perfectly even rows of fragrant, flowery trees.
MERCI BYRNE…a troubled young woman as wild as the wind. When she discovers the ugly secret of her birth, Merci disappears-forever, she hopes-to a place that is empty and dead. Her journey is dark, but Merci finds the One who will never let her go.
When the Far Hills Bloom – Book 1
re-releasing August 2010 with a brand new cover!
California Chronicles 1861-1863
Aislin Byrne harbors a powerful love for the wild, untamed lands of Rancho La Paloma. The threat of its financial ruin only strengthens her feelings and seals her resolve to save her home. But the fight to rescue the rancho will draw her into a drama rife with conflict and secret sorrow, and launch her on a desperate journey that will test her mettle…and change her life forever.
Throughout her quest, Aislin is haunted by the love of two brothers: Jamie, a natural authority figure driven to leadership and perfection; and Spence, a gifted horseman and healer who is more at home with wild horses than with people. But only one man can claim her. And it will take a daring scheme to save her beloved land before Aislin’s heart can choose…
Be sure to check out Diane’s other books: Upcoming Releases, Mysteries, Women’s Fiction,
Contemporary Suspense, Inspirational Romance, Novellas and Non-Fiction.
