Historical Novels

The doors Mira thought were closed forever are starting to open up . . . just a crack

Mira Dean is resigned to life as a spinster schoolteacher until an old schoolmate, Gordon Covington, shows up in town with an audacious marriage proposal. If she finds the courage to follow him to the mountains, will she see doors open that she thought closed to her forever?

If all the world’s a stage, Jacci will play her part.

She only hopes her story does not turn out to be a tragedy.

Jacci Reed loves her life on the Ohio River in 1896 as part of the Kingston showboat family, but shadows of her past and the death of her mother linger in her memory. With the help of the showboat owner's son, can she find answers before those shadows overtake her and threaten her life?

Will the secrets of the past spoil the promise of their future?  

When the Meadow Blooms explores the tender places within the human heart and offers a heartfelt look at what it means to trust and accept love even in the midst of pain.

“Gabhart tells a story about finding forgiveness, love, and a forever home where you least expect it. . . . Gabhart shines in crafting protagonists who exude quiet strength and optimism in search of wholeness. With its pastoral setting and reflective characters, this cozy read explores the uncertainty present in every new beginning.” ...Booklist

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Saddle up for a heartfelt story of love—love of family, love for the hills of home, and the love of a lifetime.

While the faith elements are subtle, Gabhart’s skillful use of period details and the Appalachian landscape lend plenty of atmosphere to accompany the lessons of hope, compassion, and fortitude amid hardship. This is her best historical inspirational yet. ~Starred Review from Publishers Weekly

Is True Love Worth Forfeiting a Fortune?

Romance and adventure are in the Kentucky mountain air in this story of a woman yearning for love but caught between two worlds—each promising something different.

This refreshing romance will be an appealing escape for readers. ...Publisher's Weekly

Can Love Thrive in a Village Where Romance is Forbidden?

Ann returns to her fictional Harmony Hill Shaker village to share a story of the power of love and the bond of family.

One young woman must stand up for freedom—and perhaps find her own in the process.

 “Gabhart's (These Healing Hills, 2017) moving and beautifully written story of faith in action based on true events stemming the 1833 cholera epidemic in Springfield, Kentucky. . . . Gabhart’s deeply introspective writing brings elegance and depth to both Ruth and Adria’s grief and desires.” ~Starred Review in BookList

Selah Historical Romance Book of the Year

Booklist's Top Ten Romance 2018

Love has a way of healing old wounds…and revealing tantalizing new possibilities.

“Gabhart’s latest historical novel intrigues, inspires and entertains. . .Humor, grace and, of course, romance give the characters life and breath, and the message of faith is gently organic and sincere.” -RT Book Reviews

Faith Hope Love Readers Choice Winner

Grace Award 2017 Winner

Selah Award Finalist

If you like your small-town America sweet and quirky—with a dash of sinister—you’ll love going back to Hidden Springs to find out whodunit this time.

Carol Award Finalist!

Welcome back to Hidden Springs! A Cozy Mystery Complete with a Small Town Full of Charming, Quirky Characters.

Nothing ever happens in Hidden Springs, Kentucky. Nothing, that is, until a dead body is discovered on the courthouse steps.

Selah Book of the Year 2015

World War II is over, the boys are coming home, and Kate and her sisters are ready to pursue the plans they put on hold. Will their dreams come true?

A girl on the brink of love, a nation on the brink of war.

Realistic to the era, this is a tender love story between a young woman adored by her community, and the charming and seemingly carefree outsider, who has no intention of putting down roots. Kate and Jay are fabulous characters, each with their own strengths and insecurities, whose journey from attraction to affection and then to love is moving, intriguing, and simply lovely!” (Relz Reviews)

A child abandoned on the church steps changes a community forever.

"Like a Kentucky summer, Angel Sister starts slow and easy but by the end roars along, leaving the reader breathless and wanting more. What a jewel of a story. Reminded me of To Kill a Mockingbird." – Lauraine Snelling, bestselling author of the Red River Series

Bestselling author Ann H. Gabhart invites fans back to Harmony Hill for a story laced with intrigue, romance, and heart.

As the Civil War rages, Christmas brings a time of simple celebration to the Shaker village at Harmony Hill.

Will Jessamine Brady be able to survive the storms of the world? Or will she retreat back to the peace of Harmony Hill?

A passionate love story within a dramatic historical backdrop.

As the country teeters on the edge of the Civil War in 1860, a young Kentucky gentlewoman must find her place in the world.

Carol Award Finalist!

A romantic story of two people caught up in the storms of life.

2009 ECPA Fiction Book of the Year Finalist

An unlikely love and unwanted gift threaten to destroy a quiet Shaker girl of the 1800s.

ACFW Long Contempory Fiction Book of the Year finalist 2009.

As summer draws to a close, Jocie's world seems serene--but is it just the calm before a storm?

Chosen as a Notable Book by Christianfiction.blogspot.com 2007.

The smoldering embers of unrest are stirring--and even Jocie's sweet spirit can't put them out.

A Booklist Top Ten Christian Novel.

After the summer of 1964, life for Jocie Brooke will never be the same.

One woman stands ready to defend her newspaper...even if it means losing out on love.

"I've come to expect wonderful books from Ann Gabhart, and her latest doesn't disappoint. She weaves a story that is a page-turner from beginning to end. This is one you'll highly recommend to friends." – Judith Miller, author, Daughters of Amana series

When popular girl Nikki starts making fun of Clay at school, he has to find a way to stop the bullying.

This is a great book for middle school age on up! Gabhart has done a fabulous job of getting inside the minds of middle schoolers. I could really relate, even though I'm "old" because I can remember what it was like to be in middle school and not fit in. It's a fun read, and I think could help kids learn how to cope with ways they're different from their friends. ~Amazon Reviewer

Angels at the Crossroads, one man's inspirational journey from wrongdoing to redemption.

I felt like I was sitting in a comfy chair, watching Jerry's life as it unfolded. It's written in a matter-of-fact manner that makes it REAL. It brings the Prodigal Son parable into clear, modern-day focus. No matter what you've done, no matter how alone you think you are...you are a child of God. I highly recommend this book to everyone... (Amazon review)