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A love story that spans centuries…

Two people trying to escape their pasts find a connection through an old house—and fulfill a destiny through the secrets it shares. Part love story, part ghost story, Lacewood is a timeless novel about love and loss, roots and belonging, and spirits of the past that refuse to be quieted.

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If you enjoy Military Suspense, Southern Small-Town Fiction, or Historical Fiction,

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Feel free to take a look around. I write books in which honor, courage, duty—and of course, love—are major themes. From the Revolutionary War to America’s current War on Terror, my’ heroes are everyday men and women who do extraordinary things.

Whether historical or contemporary, my novels are clean, old-fashioned stories that satisfy avid romance enthusiasts, while containing enough action, adventure, and suspense to appeal to male suspense and thriller readers as well.

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Latest From Jessica James

Romantic suspense novel wins prestigious award

by Jessica James | Sep 17, 2016 | Blog | 1 Comment

Jessica James’ romantic military suspense novel MEANT TO BE is a bronze winner in the prestigious Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards contest.

Phantom Force romantic suspense novel available

by Jessica James | Aug 15, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

Hello everyone! Hope you're having a great summer. It's been hot in Pennsylvania, but I don't want to complain because all too soon the warm weather will be behind us. I'm excited to announce that my new romantic suspense novel FINE LINE, the second book in the...

Mixing the new and the old in San Diego

by Jessica James | Jul 24, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

Historical fiction and military suspense author Jessica James researches the past and present of San Diego during her trip to RWA nationals.

Special operations forces up close

by Jessica James | May 30, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

I had the great opportunity and privilege to attend the Special Operations Forces International Conference in Tampa, Fla. this month and got more research done in one day than I could have accomplished in a year! In addition to getting a firsthand look at the latest...

Romantic suspense author visits Navy SEAL Museum

by Jessica James | May 28, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

I'm home after flying more than 2,000 miles, driving more than 500 miles and walking at least 20 miles in heels and flip-flops -- all in four action-packed days! It was hectic and exhausting, but worth every aching muscle and minute of lost sleep. I started my journey...

Get ready for the GI Film Festival

by Jessica James | May 12, 2016 | Blog | 1 Comment

May is a busy month so I'm sure it will be over in the blink of an eye. I leave for Florida on May 22 to cover the Special Operations Forces International Conference in Tampa (more on that later), and then I am volunteering for the GI Film Festival in and around...

Military suspense author takes flight

by Jessica James | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

Award-winning Military Suspense author Jessica James takes flight in a Vietnam era Huey helicopter.

A visit to Mosby’s Confederacy: Green Garden

by Jessica James | Apr 4, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

A day in Mosby’s Confederacy: Author Jessica James visits Green Garden, home of Mosby Ranger “Dolly” Richards.

Meant To Be is finalist for prestigious award

by Jessica James | Mar 16, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

So excited to receive notification that MEANT TO BE has been recognized as a finalist in the 18th annual Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards! Combining military suspense, patriotism, and romance, MEANT TO BE tells the tale of two people who meet by...

New Suspense Novel Coming April 9

by Jessica James | Feb 8, 2016 | Blog | 0 Comments

DEADLINE: Political Suspense I'm very excited to announce the release of my new suspense novel DEADLINE on April 9 for the e-book and May 21 (Armed Forces Day), for the print edition. I started this book more than twenty years ago when I was a small-town reporter...