Jessica James

Jessica James’ award-winning novels are inspired by her love of the land, her belief in everlasting love, and her curiosity about the past. She enjoys transporting readers back in time with complex characters and stories that stir deep emotion. By weaving the principles of courage, devotion, and dedication into each book, James attempts to honor the unsung heroes of the American military—both past and present. Her novels appeal to both men and women and are featured in library collections all over the United States including Harvard and the U.S. Naval Academy. James is a four-time winner of the John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction, and has won more than a dozen other literary awards, including a Readers' Favorite International Book Award and a Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America. If you love History and Travel, check out Jessica's blog at https://www.pastlanetravels.com. Tag along as she explores the backroads of America and uncovers long forgotten stories about our nation's history. Get your choice of one of two books when you sign up for her newsletter (or get them both, if you can't decide). The first one is From the Heart: Love Stories and Letters from the Civil War. The other is a bestselling romantic suspense novel Protecting Ashley. Sign up today here: https://www.subscribepage.com/jessicajamesnews. Jessica James Awards 2021 RONE Best Cover Award Finalist 2020 N.N. Light Book Heaven Awards Finalist 2020 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction 2020 InD’tale Magazine Rone Award nomination 2020 Greater Detroit RWA Booksellers Best Award Finaslit 2020 HOLT Medallion Award Finalist 2019 Finalist Indie Excellence Award 2019 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction 2018 Silver Falchion Award Finalist in Suspense 2017 RONE Award for Best Cover (Deadline) 2017 IndieBRAG Medallion Winner 2016 Gold Medal Military Writers Society of America 2016 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Bronze Winner Romance – Suspense 2016 Finalist for BOOK OF THE YEAR in Foreword Magazine’s IndieFab contest 2015 NJRW Golden Leaf Award 2014 Valley Forge Romance Writers Sheila Award Finalist 2014 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction 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 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 2011 Next Generation Indie Finalist in Historical Fiction 2011 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award 2010 Military Writers Society Award in Historical Fiction 2009 HOLT Medallion Finalist for Best Southern Theme 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