The Monarch Alliance!
(Coming April, 2026)
What was hidden to protect the world may now be the only thing that can save it.
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!
Discover where to go for America 250 with this list of iconic battlefields, historic sites, and hidden gems that rarely make the headlines.
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See What Everyone Is Talking About!
“Not since reading Gone with the Wind have I fallen in love with a book so much.”
“Fabulous book! I seldom reflect on a book, but this one has haunted me since I finished it at 2 a.m.”
“If someone said I could only ever have one book for the rest of my life, Shades of Gray would be my pick.”
“One of the best books I have read on the Civil War. Absolutely could not put it down.”
Award-Winning Civil War Novel – Buy the book
Shades of Gray Trilogy
The Shades of Gray Trilogy can be bought separately in Volumes 1-3, or purchased as one volume in both print and ebook.
Welcome To Jessica James Books
Who I am
I am an award-winning author who loves all things “old,” as in old books, old houses and old trees, to name a few.
I enjoy traveling to off-the-beaten-path sites throughout the U.S. and sharing hidden gems with my readers.
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What I Write
Historical Fiction was my first love, but I also write Suspense, Christian, and Women’s Fiction.
My Heroes are Alpha males who fall in love with strong women. I write clean, timeless love stories that appeal to both men and women.
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Suspense/Thriller Series
If you enjoy Suspense/Thrillers, I have you covered with my Phantom Force Tactical Series. Each book can stand alone.
DEADLINE: A resolute journalist and a Navy SEAL turned detective collide as they strive to solve a suspicious string of deaths at the State Department.
FINE LINE: When Blake Madison’s wife disappears, he has to figure out if it’s someone from her past as an investigative journalist, or his as a detective.
FRONT LINE: Special operators work against the clock to stop an extremist from detonating a dirty bomb during a Monday night football game.
