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An Unconfirmed Report
First story in this series: THE UNCERTAINTY OF FIRE
Tucson,1873 Seventeen-year-old Sara Jane Carter is determined to keep her father's paper running amidst health struggles and financial woes. Facing dwindling subscribers, she's fixed on printing a risky story to attract more readers. Her father's charming apprentice, Keller Callahan, opposes her every move. But maybe not for the reasons she thinks. Will she risk the paper's reputation by relying on her own wisdom or learn to rely on God's?
Releasing in installments on Amazon's Kindle Vella until Fall 2024, then will be complete.
Tucson,1873 Seventeen-year-old Sara Jane Carter is determined to keep her father's paper running amidst health struggles and financial woes. Facing dwindling subscribers, she's fixed on printing a risky story to attract more readers. Her father's charming apprentice, Keller Callahan, opposes her every move. But maybe not for the reasons she thinks. Will she risk the paper's reputation by relying on her own wisdom or learn to rely on God's?
Releasing in installments on Amazon's Kindle Vella until Fall 2024, then will be complete.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
Unknown Binding
Published August 1, 2024
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About the author
Stephanie Daniels
2 books96 followersStephanie Daniels is a Christian wife and mother who lives in the present but dreams in the past. Her debut novel, The Uncertainty of Fire, first appeared as an episodic story on Amazon's Kindle Vella.
In between chauffeuring her sons to baseball practices, music lessons, and whatever else has caught their interest at the moment, supporting her very understanding lives-with-a-writer husband, substitute teaching in Sunday school, singing in the church choir, and attending all of the birthdays, sports events, concerts of not only her sons, but her large extended family, she slips away and attempts to bring past worlds to life.
She writes historical fiction with strong faith themes and often romance, targeted for teens/young adults.
She loves clean period dramas, touring historical sites, drinking a large cup of coffee in the morning, and delving into research. And she is always up for a conversation about books and writing. You can follow her at https://www.facebook.com/AuthorStepha... and at https://www.instagram.com/stephaniead...
In between chauffeuring her sons to baseball practices, music lessons, and whatever else has caught their interest at the moment, supporting her very understanding lives-with-a-writer husband, substitute teaching in Sunday school, singing in the church choir, and attending all of the birthdays, sports events, concerts of not only her sons, but her large extended family, she slips away and attempts to bring past worlds to life.
She writes historical fiction with strong faith themes and often romance, targeted for teens/young adults.
She loves clean period dramas, touring historical sites, drinking a large cup of coffee in the morning, and delving into research. And she is always up for a conversation about books and writing. You can follow her at https://www.facebook.com/AuthorStepha... and at https://www.instagram.com/stephaniead...
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August 11, 2025
4.5 stars ⭐️
I loved this book so much! Keller is pretty much my favorite character from both books, and after book one ended with his poor heart broken, I was so happy to learn that he was gonna get a second chance in book two. Stephanie Daniels did not let me down!
I really liked how the book centered around the newspaper. I think it made for a more interesting story (and I cried inside when I learned that one column used to take 8 hours of setting type lol 😭). I was very impressed by all the newspaper terms and everything, since I can imagine how much research it took to learn all about that. The setting also provided a lot of historic facts.
Sara Jane is a great FMC. She is feisty but not a complete and obnoxious girl boss, which is refreshing (since those are everywhere in stories these days lol). She did get a little dramatic for me at times, but I really liked her. I feel like it was even more fun to read about Sara Jane's personality after Whimsy in book one, who was a bit more subtle and sweet-natured (still love her of course, they're just different, which is great).
Keller. Is. My. Favorite. Ever. Ayyyy, he's the best. I LOVE how protective he is of Sara Jane and how their feelings for each other are slow but adorable. His personality is boyish at the perfect times. He's so funny and sweet and his nickname for Sara made for the best conversations. He was gone for like 50 pages near the end of the book and I literally didn't read for a couple days cuz I was so sad he wasn't in it lol.
The romance was the greatest. There were several parts where I just squealed or giggled because they're so cute together. But also, the tension with Marietta added to the mix was killing me.
The faith aspect was incredible, of course. Always appreciate that and I especially loved watching Sara and Keller grow into trusting God.
The plot/mystery was a little confusing for me throughout the whole book and I had a bit of a hard time following, but most of my questions were answered at the end.
Favorite quotes:
His infuriating grin needs squashing or that boyish charm will be my undoing. Mine too, Sara Jane, mine too.
"You're really impossible, you know?"
"Oh yes. I know." His laughter rumbles. "Impossibly charming. Impossibly handsome. Impossibly irresistible."
"You've got more of the Bible to read, because 'God resisteth the proud.'"
He winks. "Gotta give him something to work on."
This was my first ever BETA read. Thank you so much, Mrs. Daniels!!!
I loved this book so much! Keller is pretty much my favorite character from both books, and after book one ended with his poor heart broken, I was so happy to learn that he was gonna get a second chance in book two. Stephanie Daniels did not let me down!
I really liked how the book centered around the newspaper. I think it made for a more interesting story (and I cried inside when I learned that one column used to take 8 hours of setting type lol 😭). I was very impressed by all the newspaper terms and everything, since I can imagine how much research it took to learn all about that. The setting also provided a lot of historic facts.
Sara Jane is a great FMC. She is feisty but not a complete and obnoxious girl boss, which is refreshing (since those are everywhere in stories these days lol). She did get a little dramatic for me at times, but I really liked her. I feel like it was even more fun to read about Sara Jane's personality after Whimsy in book one, who was a bit more subtle and sweet-natured (still love her of course, they're just different, which is great).
Keller. Is. My. Favorite. Ever. Ayyyy, he's the best. I LOVE how protective he is of Sara Jane and how their feelings for each other are slow but adorable. His personality is boyish at the perfect times. He's so funny and sweet and his nickname for Sara made for the best conversations. He was gone for like 50 pages near the end of the book and I literally didn't read for a couple days cuz I was so sad he wasn't in it lol.
The romance was the greatest. There were several parts where I just squealed or giggled because they're so cute together. But also, the tension with Marietta added to the mix was killing me.
The faith aspect was incredible, of course. Always appreciate that and I especially loved watching Sara and Keller grow into trusting God.
The plot/mystery was a little confusing for me throughout the whole book and I had a bit of a hard time following, but most of my questions were answered at the end.
Favorite quotes:
His infuriating grin needs squashing or that boyish charm will be my undoing. Mine too, Sara Jane, mine too.
"You're really impossible, you know?"
"Oh yes. I know." His laughter rumbles. "Impossibly charming. Impossibly handsome. Impossibly irresistible."
"You've got more of the Bible to read, because 'God resisteth the proud.'"
He winks. "Gotta give him something to work on."
This was my first ever BETA read. Thank you so much, Mrs. Daniels!!!
December 1, 2025
I recommend the first book in the series all the time and loved getting lost in the author's immersive writing again with Sara Jane's story. There's so much underneath what makes Sara Jane, and she tries so desperately to prove herself through challenging circumstances. Keller was his fantastic self. There's a lot of action, faith, and even a budding romance, making for a well-rounded story and compelling plot! Do yourself a favor and grab your copy! I can't wait to reread it.
August 4, 2025
I became a Keller fan the moment he stepped through the smoke and confusion and helped Whimsy in The Uncertainty of Fire, so needless to say I was more than ready to read his story. An Unconfirmed Report did not disappoint!
Daniels does a great job bringing out a well-researched historical setting, especially with the additional info on a newspaper office in the 1800s.
If you're looking for inspiring historical romance, look no further!
Daniels does a great job bringing out a well-researched historical setting, especially with the additional info on a newspaper office in the 1800s.
If you're looking for inspiring historical romance, look no further!
December 24, 2025
Sarah Jane is spunky and relatable, and I adored her from the first moment I met her on the page. She’s smart, ambitious, and has a dream, one I wanted her to succeed at. The romance is well done, and I laughed out loud more than once at the banter. As with all good romances, there’s a little bit of uncertainty surrounding the relationship.
The interplay between Sarah Jane and her father is heartwarming, and the complicated relationship she has with her mother was heartbreaking. I do like books with a complicated family dynamic.
In this second installment of the series, mystery has been added into the mix, making for an intriguing (and sometimes stressful!) storyline. As always, the history in Stephanie Daniels’ books is well researched and meticulously presented.
Historical fiction for teens and adults.
The interplay between Sarah Jane and her father is heartwarming, and the complicated relationship she has with her mother was heartbreaking. I do like books with a complicated family dynamic.
In this second installment of the series, mystery has been added into the mix, making for an intriguing (and sometimes stressful!) storyline. As always, the history in Stephanie Daniels’ books is well researched and meticulously presented.
Historical fiction for teens and adults.
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