Books

 

upcoming March 2026 Release

 

Book two of The Art of Love and Danger

A historical romance with a focus on supporting those with mental illness

No one can know Nora Davis’s true identity as the daughter of the famed opera singer Constanza Brisbane. After an escaped kidnapping when Nora was a child, the Brisbane’s slipped into the shadows and changed their identities to avoid the still-prowling captors. But after Constanza’s paranoia caught up to her, she landed in Longview Asylum where she’s convinced that she’s a famous opera singer, and no one believes her. It’s here that Nora engages in secret singing lessons and avoids Ezekiel Beaumont . . . 

The Art of Love and Danger

 

Can these women use the artistic gifts God has given them

without falling victim to those who seek to silence them? 

*Suggested reading order below.*

Written in Secret

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Sung in the Shadows

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Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age

Can these Secret Service operatives catch the counterfeiters
without losing their hearts . . . or their lives?

*Suggested reading order below.*

Counterfeit Truth

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Counterfeit Love

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Counterfeit Hope

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We Three Kings Collection

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Counterfeit Faith

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who will enjoy Crystal’s books?

High school teens, women, and men who enjoy the gilded age, mystery and suspense, clean romance, light humor, shows like Miss Scarlet, and authors like Michelle Griep, Elizabeth Camden, and Erica Vestch.

 

Which book should I read first?

Crystal recommends starting with her debut novel, Counterfeit Love, and move forward from there. Her favorite book is Counterfeit Hope, and if you’re looking for a lot of humor mixed in with your suspense, Written in Secret.

 

Do I have to read the books in order?

While each book is best enjoyed if read in order, each story stands on its own.

 

What formats are the books available in?

With the exception of Counterfeit Truth, all books are available in print, e-book, and audiobook formats. If your library doesn’t have them, you can request them.

 

 

What GoodReads Readers are Saying

 

“The characters are richly drawn and the story moves at a fast pace with danger at every turn of the page. The romance was complex and the villains were crafty.” ~ Paula Schreckhise 

“Oh. My. Goodness. I finished this book in tears. Not sad tears, but tears because the ending is just so beautiful. I’m not sure what else to say; I’m still wrapped up in the story.” ~ Charity

“Caudill isn’t afraid to explore the murkier depths of sin, justice, and mercy, crafting a mystery that is as thought-provoking as it is gripping.” ~ DevotedToHope

 

 

 

About the Author

 

Crystal Caudill is the Christy Award–winning author of “dangerously good romance,” including the Hidden Hearts of the Gilded Age series. She is a stay-at-home mom and caregiver, and when she isn’t writing, Caudill can be found playing board games with her family, drinking hot tea, or reading other great books at her home outside Cincinnati, Ohio. Find out more at crystalcaudill.com.

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