Carolyn Miller Romance with hope, heart & humor "...clearly an author to watch. Her Regency rockets off the page with clever, snappy repartee, creating an exciting and fast-paced read." ~ LIBRARY JOURNAL "Carolyn Miller delivers a winsome exploration of life, love, and faith." ~ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "A sweetly woven romance with threads of family, faith, and Heyer-esque humor ." ~ MIMI MATTHEWS USA Today bestselling author "...Carolyn Miller’s writing style is reminiscent of Jane Austen, with a modern sense of wit and spunk." ~ AMBER STOCKTON bestselling author of more than 20 novels 2025 Releases Click on the covers below to learn more about these books releasing in 2025 New & Recent Releases Scroll through & click on the covers below to read the back cover & learn more about the story behind the stories FEATURED BOOK Plays by the Books Book 5 in the Northwest Ice series It was only ever meant to be a modest proposal… Britta Johnson knows she’s ordinary, and she’s totally okay with that. She’s secure in God, in her purposes on the planet, and romance is something she finds between the pages of a book. She doesn’t need that in real life. So when a hockey player asks for advice on how to woo his long-distance girlfriend, she knows her heart is safe. Until it’s not. Mitchell Reilly might be feared on the ice-rink, but even he’s intimidated by this little ninja librarian who can whip teenagers into line with a single look. She knows her books too, and seems the perfect candidate to help him find some romantic fictional heroes he can impress his girlfriend with. Until she’s not. As emotions start to blur and fiction gets a little real they realize that what’s started with the best of intentions has changed what they always thought they wanted. And might just be what God wants for them after all. Plays by the Book is the fifth book in the Northwest Ice Christian hockey romance series , and can be read as a standalone, and is perfect for fans of banter-laden romance with hope, heart and humor. COMING JULY 25 BUY: Amazon Apple Barnes & Noble GooglePlay Kobo FEATURED REGENCY Now Available Dawn's Untrodden Green B ook 3 in the Regency Wallflowers series Theodosia Stapleton has resigned herself to spinsterhood, certain that God’s plan is for her to care for her ailing mother in the house presided over by her grandfather, General Stapleton. She didn’t expect her act of mercy, caring for the newly-orphaned daughter of a beloved friend, would result in the challenges presented when young Rebecca’s famous uncle unexpectedly arrives in their tiny village in Northumberland. Daniel Balfour’s brave exploits on the Peninsular might’ve been newly honored by the king, but he shrinks back at having yet more fuss made over him. He’s wedded to the army, and is taken by surprise when he learns of his sister’s recent death—and the intriguing young woman who has taken young Becky in. He’s never thought of marriage, but Theo Stapleton holds quick wits and a smile that makes him think of her more warmly than a mere friend. But he’s determined to return to London, until an accident leads to a hilarious yet at-times painful subterfuge, as they both discover that the best laid plans might not be what God has ordained after all. Can a wallflower find contentment when the much-feted nation’s hero insists on making himself so very agreeable, causing her to question whether spinsterhood is truly all God has in store for her? BUY NOW : Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple Barnes & Noble Christianbook GooglePlay Kobo Meet Carolyn Carolyn Miller is an inspirational romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia with her husband and four children. A longtime lover of romance, especially that of LM Montgomery, and Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. Carolyn's readers describe her books as heartfelt and realistic with relatable characters, woven with faith, hope and humour. She enjoys music, films, gardens, art, travel, ice hockey and food. Her bestselling, award-winning Regency and contemporary novels are available wherever good books are sold. LEARN MORE Current Promotions Noticeboard: Current Contests, Sales & More Click here to get your free book! Get your free Regency novella here Are you a fan of Christian fiction set in the beautiful UK and Ireland? If you're on Facebook, then consider joining us at Inspirational UK & Ireland, answer the questions, and join us as we discuss books, travel, and more. Join here. 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RESTORING FAIRHAVEN Book 6 of the Independence Islands Series Samantha Green of Greener Gardens gets more than she bargained for when she is employed to restore the overgrown gardens of the estate owned by a reclusive writer, whose romances about unrequited love have become bestsellers and movies, despite never having a happy ending. New to this role, Sam is determined to succeed, despite facing challenges with the business and her family. Max Fairhaven just wants to be left alone. But the green-thumbed intruder to his island hideaway is stubborn, and her quick wits and sunny disposition soon get under his skin. Between banter and garden renovation she gradually brings some much needed life to this widower, as he begins to engage with the real world. Can happily-ever-afters be found in real life as well as fiction? BUY NOW: Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Visit the Independence Islands page here Reviews & more Learn about the Independence Islands series here

The Elusive Miss Ellison - Discussion Guide & More Click to read an excerpt from the book BUY NOW Now also available in Audiobook and in German and Dutch! Cover Story So many people have said how gorgeous the cover for 'Miss Ellison' is - I agree! I found the image on an Etsy site while googling Regency gowns (as you do), and Kregel negotiated the exclusive rights (yay!). Their designers have done a fabulous job making all my covers look beautiful - thank you Kregel! Check out the cover image above with the original pic below: Discussion Guide Which character in this novel do you identify with the most? Why? In the novel, Nicholas suddenly finds himself responsible for an estate and tenants, a responsibility he neither expected nor wanted. Have you ever had responsibility thrust upon you unexpectedly? What did you do? Forgiveness is an important theme in this novel. Have you ever struggled to forgive someone? What helped you overcome unforgiveness? As the daughter of a minister, Lavinia has heard many sermons, but some have proved difficult to put into practice. Have you ever been challenged by a sermon? How did you respond? If you could give Lavinia one piece of advice, what would it be? What advice would you give Nicholas? In what ways do Lavinia and Nicholas change throughout the novel? What do you consider to be the biggest factor(s) in their change? “Promises are mere words on the wind until something is actually done.” Do you agree with this statement? Why/why not? Lavinia mentions her mother’s favorite Bible verse is 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God hath not given us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Do you have a favorite verse? How did it become your favorite? While this is a work of fiction, certain historical elements are referenced, such as the Napoleonic Wars (the Battle of Burgos, the Battle of García Hernández) and Elizabeth Farren (an actress from the late 1700s who married the 12th Earl of Derby). How did these historical details affect the narrative? How did they help you to feel a sense of time and place? What were the most appealing parts of the book? What do you think happens next? Click here to check out reviews for Miss Ellison Download Discussion Questions < Listen as I read the first chapter of The Elusive Miss Ellison Pinterest The Elusive Miss Ellison Check out the images used as inspiration on my The Elusive Miss Ellison Pinterest board here : Did you know you can now buy The Elusive Miss Ellison in Dutch and German? Look at these different covers! < Click here to visit the Dutch retailer Click here for the German site > The first Regency Brides series is also available in audiobook. Click here to access Tantor media's audiobook site >>

Click the cover to read an excerpt THE CAPTIVATING LADY CHARLOTTE ~ Book 2 in the Regency Brides: Legacy of Grace series Responsibility, romanticism, and true love... As the daughter of the Marquess of Exeter, Lady Charlotte Featherington always knew she was destined for great things on the marriage mart. Little did she imagine falling in love with a man on the eve of her parents announcing her betrothal - to someone else. William Hartwell might be a Duke, but he suspects neither his title nor wealth will prove enough to hold the heart of the young lady who has captured his. The scandal surrounding his first wife's death makes trusting again difficult, while the mysterious happenings at his ancestral home, Hartwell Abbey, seek to separate before they are wed. How can a young Lady negotiate her future when her heart demands the opposite of duty? Can they both learn to truly love from the legacy of Grace? BUY NOW: Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christian Book Google Play iBooks Kobo Koorong Audiobook German Dutch Click here to access the Reader's Guide, pictures, behind-the-scenes details & more First published: June 2017, Publisher: Kregel Publications Praise for The Captivating Lady Charlotte More reviews

Click on the cover to preview a sample from the book A HERO FOR MISS HATHERLEIGH ~ Book 1 in the Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley series Can a very proper noble lady find a future with a fossil-hunting man of faith? As the daughter of Viscount Aynsley, Caroline Hatherleigh knows every rule of society—and she’s always followed them precisely. It’s simply the way things are done in her world. When she visits south Devonshire and encounters a fossil-hunting scientist and his sister, her assumptions about what is right are shaken. She is suddenly confronted by questions she has never considered about the importance of friendship and faith—and her comfortable understanding about how the world works is thrown off balance. Gideon Kirby loves science, and hunting down proof of past lives is a joy he won’t willingly give up. But his scientific leanings are being challenged by both his personal beliefs and by local smugglers in the Devonshire countryside. And every day his sister’s illness is becoming more desperate and her care grows more demanding. Adding a proper Viscount’s daughter to the mix is a complication Gideon never expected—especially since he has a secret that demands he stays far away from this young woman he’s falling for in order to protect his beloved sister. When a mysterious stranger visits the village, that secret is set to be exposed, no matter how Gideon fights. Then tragedy strikes in a smugglers cave. And the threat of scandal may lead to broken hearts and passionless propriety. Will the shaky bond these two have managed to build be strong enough to overcome their differences—or will the trust they’ve withheld from each other end up tearing three lives apart? BUY NOW: Amazon Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christianbook GooglePlay iBooks Kobo Koorong Click here to access the reader's guide and more First published: March 2019 Publisher: Kregel Publications More reviews Check out the images from my visit to Sidmouth and Lyme Regis, setting for A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh 1/1

MEDIA Short Bio Carolyn Miller is an Australian author of inspirational historical romance, particularly that of the Regency era, and loves creating worlds where flawed people can grow in faith, hope and love. Longer Bio Carolyn Miller is an Inspirational Regency romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia with her husband and four children. Together with her husband she has pastored a church for ten years, and worked as a public high school English and Learning and Support teacher. A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English Literature, and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. She loves reading, music, films, gardens, art, travel and international food, and really enjoy creating worlds where flawed people can grow in faith, hope and love. Her Regency novels include the award winning The Elusive Miss Ellison, The Captivating Lady Charlotte, The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey, Winning Miss Winthrop, Miss Serena's Secret, The Making of Mrs Hale, and A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh, all published by Kregel Publications. Carolyn is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube agency. My newest release: Title: Midnight's Budding Morrow Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance / Regency Publisher: Kregel Publications Release Date: May 31, 2022 Can real love grow between a wallflower and an unrepentant rogue? Sarah Drayton is eager to spend time with her best friend at her crumbling Northumberland castle estate. Matrimony is the last thing on her mind and the last thing she expects to be faced with on a holiday. Yet she finds herself being inveigled into a marriage of convenience with her friend’s rakish brother. When James Langley returns to his family's estate, he can't be bothered to pay attention to his responsibilities as the heir. War is raging and he wants only distraction, not serious tethers. But his roguish ways have backed him into a corner, and he has little choice but to obey his father's stunning decree: marry before returning to war, or else. Suddenly he finds himself wedded to a clever and capable woman he does not love. Sarah craves love and a place to belong, neither of which James offered before returning to the battlefront. Now everyone around her thinks she married above her station, and they have no intention of rewarding her for such impertinence. It isn't until her husband returns from war seemingly changed that she begins to hope they may find real happiness. But can she trust that this rake has truly reformed? When tragedy strikes, this pair must learn to trust God and his plans. Will they be destroyed . . . or will they discover that even in the darkest depths of night, the morning still holds hope? Endorsements: “In her signature style that sucks readers straight back to the Regency era, Carolyn Miller crafts a story rich with little-explored history that held me enthralled from the get-go!” Roseanna M. White, best-selling author of the Ladies of the Manor and Shadows Over England series “Carolyn Miller has quickly become one of my go-to Regency authors. I know when I pick up one of her novels, I will find myself immersed in a story with characters that keep pulling me back to the pages. In A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh, I found myself slipping into a world filled with fossils, friendship, and the whispers of love, yet haunted by a shadow of danger. With a keen eye for historical detail and descriptions that transported me to the shores of England, this book was a delight.” Cara Putman, author of the Hidden Justice and Cornhusker Dreams series “Move over, Elizabeth Bennet. Here comes Miss Hatherleigh! In true Jane Austen style, Carolyn Miller pens a delightful Regency novel filled with intrigue and a dash of danger. Heroine Caroline Hather- leigh learns a lesson or two in geology and love when she meets the handsome Gideon Kirby . . . but is he who he says he is? Readers of all ages will love this fine historical romance.” Michelle Griep, Christy Award winner of the Once Upon a Dickens Christmas series Endorsements for the Regency Brides series “Carolyn Miller is witty, romantic, and heartwarming, with a gentle dose of faith-boldness, too. Layered characters and attention to his- torical detail make each book a great read!” Reading Is My Superpower, blog, readingismysuperpower.org “Readers who are looking for an English historical romance reminis- cent of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer will be delighted!” Carrie Turansky, award-winning author of Across the Blue andShine Like the Dawn “Carolyn Miller writes with skill and grace that brings the Regency period to vivid life.” Julianna Deering, author of the Drew Farthering Mysteries “Carolyn Miller doesn’t disappoint with yet another engaging Regency novel that leaves you wanting more. . . . With impeccable accuracy, witty dialogue, and seamless integration of Christian faith, Carolyn weaves a classic tale that is sure to become a permanent addition to your collection.” Amber Miller Stockton, best-selling author of Liberty’s Promise “With exquisite dialogue, beautiful descriptions, and careful atten- tion to detail, Carolyn Miller continues to draw her readers into a magnificent Regency world.” Pepper D. Basham, author of the Penned in Time and Mitchell’s Crossroads series “Books like Winning Miss Winthrop remind me why Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer have been longtime favorite authors of mine. . . . While many modern-day authors are able to dress their stories in an admirable reproduction, few are able to re-create the tone and essence of the era with the authenticity Carolyn Miller displays.” Fiction Aficionado, blog, fictionaficionadoblog.wordpress.com Interviews and Articles ( click here to find out more )

Underestimating Miss Cecilia - behind the scenes Buy Now Discussion Guide Which character in this novel do you identify with the most? Why? In the novel, Cecilia is faced with a series of challenges. Do you find her story sympathetic? Have you ever had a situation where you have been challenged? Did it cause a personal change? What do you consider to be the important themes in this novel? What examples did you find? Do you find Ned's story sympathetic? Why / why not? If you could give Cecy one piece of advice, what would it be? What advice would you give Ned? In what ways do Cecy and Ned change throughout the novel? What do you consider to be the biggest factor(s) in their change? While this is a work of fiction, certain historical elements and places are referenced, such as the mention of the Peterloo massacre in Manchester. How did these historical details affect the narrative? Did they help you to feel a sense of time & place? What were the most appealing parts of the book? Did you enjoy seeing references to other characters? Why / why not? What do you think happens next? < I'm very fortunate to be blessed with some wonderful covers, courtesy of the great design team at Kregel. This cover (ignore the title) was one of the earlier contenders for Miss Cecilia . I think we chose a good one, don't you? < In order to understand the general feeling about the Peterloo massacre, I referred to several letters written in 1819, protesting the general outrage about the heavy-handed tactics used by soldiers to suppress the men and women demonstrating about unfair representation in parliament. To read a sample of these letters, click here to be taken to the British Library's online resources. Follow Underestimating Miss Cecilia on Pinterest Find more of the images and inspiration at my Pinterest board Underestimating Miss Cecilia ^ Image used from nationalarchives.gov.au < Image: British Library, creative commons Did you know it was illegal to talk to gypsies in the 1800s - it was even illegal to dress up as one! - and punishment might involve hanging?! Find out more about this and other Georgian laws in Susannah Fullerton's excellent book 'Jane Austen & Crime' >

Miss Serena's Secret - behind the scenes Click to read an excerpt from the book BUY NOW Check out my Pinterest board filled with more behind the scenes inspiration for Miss Serena's Secret - including images of the Summer Art Exhibitions of Regency times. Pinterest Miss Serena's Secret Did you know the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition still continues in London? Check out my blog post about my miraculous discovery of an 1800s Summer Exhibition catalogue in Australia Discussion Guide Which character in this novel do you identify with the most? Why? In the novel, Serena is faced with a series of challenges. Do you find her story sympathetic? Have you ever had a situation where you have been challenged? Did it cause a personal change? What do you consider to be the important themes in this novel? What examples did you find? Henry, Lord Carmichael, is very aware he is to marry according to social standing. Have you ever had to deal with other people’s expectations (spoken or unspoken) about your relationships? How did you deal with it? If you could give Serena one piece of advice, what would it be? What advice would you give Harry? In what ways do Serena and Harry change throughout the novel? What do you consider to be the biggest factor(s) in their change? While this is a work of fiction, certain historical elements are referenced, such as the visit to the Summer Exhibition in London. How did these historical details affect the narrative? Did they help you to feel a sense of time & place? What were the most appealing parts of the book? Did you enjoy the minor characters, such as Harry’s sister and her children? What do you think happens next? Download Discussion Questions Miss Serena's Secret is partly set in Derbyshire and the Peak District - yes, where Pride & Prejudice has been filmed. Check out the images below of my trip to this gorgeous part of England 1/1 The Summer Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts at Somerset House Inspiration for Welmeley Hall, Castle Howard, Yorkshire Serena's paintbox might have looked like this The mineral Blue John is only found in Derbyshire, and was useful for decorative arts and for use in manufactories White's Gentlemen Club, London

RECLAIMING HOPE Book 18 in the Independence Islands series Opposites attract - but can they last? Callie Steele might be a bit… focused on work, but despite what her employers say, she enjoys her well-ordered, productive life. When she’s sent to meet the owners of an estate requiring post-hurricane landscaping, Callie meets their son, Kai Brody, a super-chilled pro surfer, who is as opposite from her as they come. Though initially smitten, Callie knows a relationship with Kai is a bad idea—a very bad idea. Kai, however, can’t help but be intrigued by someone who challenges him to make something of his life again. He’s determined to pursue her, if she’ll give him half a chance. The more time they spend together, negotiating the challenges of work, illness, and family, the more their opposing outlooks clash and connect. What do these unlikely friends really want from life? Is it best to focus on work or recreation? Kai and Callie must consider if such complete opposites have enough in common to make a relationship last. PREORDER NOW: AMAZON.COM AMAZON.COM.AU PINTEREST

MUSKOKA ROMANCE SERIES A sweet & swoony Christian contemporary romance series, set in the beautiful Muskoka region of Canada As a redhead and an Anne of Green Gables fan I was thrilled to visit Prince Edward Island and then drive across Canada to Muskoka, a picturesque, lake-filled stretch of country two hours north of Toronto, which is where LM Montgomery set her book The Blue Castle . (Muskoka IS Mistawis!) Visiting this beautiful part of the world became inspiration for a story about another hockey player (because: Canada, hello!), which became Muskoka Blue . Because I loved this Muskoka region so much, I decided to write several other books set in this region, using the same small town and community church we see in Muskoka Blue. So welcome to Muskoka Shores, a beautiful close knit community on the shores of Lake Muskoka, Canada. Come and meet your new best friends as they negotiate romance, faith and life in small town North America. Click on the book covers to find out more, and check out the photo gallery below for some of the behind-the-scenes inspiration from my trip to North America that inspired scenes in various books (and the Spotify playlists and Pinterest boards as well). Happy reading! For Sarah Maguire, spending the summer at Lake Muskoka was supposed to be about finding the courage to put back the pieces of her shattered life—not falling in love with the charming yet unsophisticated hockey player from next door. Daniel Walton may have been praying for Miss Right to appear, but Sarah’s ice princess act just cries Miss Wrong. Dan’s summer plans hadn’t included befriending a redhead with a sassy tongue and cute accent, but as Muskoka works its magic he soon discovers that underneath the frost and prickles is the funny, feisty, loving woman he’s waited all his life to meet. Will past regrets lead to further heartbreak? Or can Sarah and Dan learn to leave the past in the past and embrace God’s promises for the future? Now Available Buy Amazon Buy Other Retailers Serena Williamson loves working at Muskoka Shores, the fancy resort on Lake Muskoka, and making couples dreams come true. But after returning from a celebrity wedding to find her own hopes crumbling to dust, she sets out for self-improvement, and to prove her ex was wrong. But when a misunderstanding concerning the new assistant church minister leads to more self-doubt, can she ever really trust a man again? Joel Wakefield is looking forward to a fresh start for himself and his sister in this beautiful small town beside Lake Muskoka. He hadn't counted on meeting a curvy cutie with a gift for hospitality and a gracious heart. Can he show her that it's what is inside that truly counts? Now Available Buy Amazon Buy Other Retailers Staci Everton is a multi-published author of historical romances, whose Christmas Eve deadline for a new book sees her leave her Chicago home to go write while staying with her grandmother in the beautiful small town of Muskoka Shores, Canada. Staci is determined to finish her manuscript, despite the small town's Christmas charm - and Muskoka Shores most eligible bachelor. Dr. James Wells is on enforced leave from working in Africa, after nearly burning out. He's here to spend time with family, not spend time with a workaholic whose focus on fiction is very different from the harsh realities he's faced. But Christmas is a time of second chances, family and faith. Maybe they'll find magic under the mistletoe, and a future after all. Now Available Buy Amazon Buy Other Retailers Toni Wakefield may be a talented artist, but past choices means this single mother never feels the equal of those around her—especially her brother’s best friend, investment funds manager Matt Vandenberg. Matt long ago fell in love with his best friend’s younger sister, and try as he might, he just can’t fall out of it. And between his crazy working hours and the fact she's now settled two hours away in beautiful Muskoka it seems they never have any time together. How can he persuade her to consider to give him a chance, when she’s sworn the only man she can care about is her baby boy? Now Available Buy Amazon Buy Other Retailers Jackie O’Halloran never expected her actions at a friend’s wedding in Muskoka to go viral on social media. Even less did she expect to gain the notice of a famous actor, Lincoln Cash, and all the temptation his handsome presence provides. But she’s a good Christian girl, so a man like him has to be out of the picture. Or so she thinks. Linc’s visit to see his ailing grandfather was supposed to be a quick visit to Muskoka. He hadn’t counted on meeting a forthright young lady whose courage made headlines around the world. But as he gets to know her he’s tempted to stay, which just might prove dangerous for his agent’s peace of mind, and for Linc’s own heart. Can these two opposites push past mere attraction to find real love? And what does faith have to do with it at all? Now Available Buy Amazon Buy Other Retailers Muskoka Holiday Morsels is a collection of short romance stories with holiday and Christmas themes, perfect for a cozy read. Meet some new friends and catch up with some Muskoka favorites, and discover romance in the holiday season in this bite-sized collection of stories filled with hope, heart, humor, and all the feels. Now Available Buy Amazon Buy Other Retailers All Anna Morely has wanted since she was a child is to feel loved. All Tom Woodmore has wanted is to uphold the law without fear or favor. When a traffic incident brings these two opposites together, sparks fly. But Anna's wealthy family has certain social expectations that a humble police officer doesn't exactly meet. And after the death of his fiancée, Tom has his own challenges in learning to risk his heart again. And then there is the matter of whether Anna will ever reconcile with her too-persistent friends... Join Anna and Tom as they discover the path to real love holds unexpected joys and trials, and that God's promises can always be relied on - including in beautiful Muskoka. June 27 Preorder Amazon Preorder Other Retailers To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Click on the pictures to see travel inspiration for the Muskoka romance series Muskoka Blue playlist on Spotify Note Muskoka Blue Pinterest board

The Independence Islands Novella Collection Join me and five other contemporary authors as we bring you the Independence Islands Novella Collection, which sees the release of five novellas from each author over the next 2 1/2 years, with a new novella releasing every month. Stay up to date with all the novellas and preorder the preliminary book in the series, Christmas at Breakers Point by Chautona Havig, here. RESTORING FAIRHAVEN Samantha Green of Greener Gardens gets more than she bargained for when she is employed to restore the overgrown gardens of the estate owned by a reclusive writer, whose romances about unrequited love have become bestsellers and movies, despite never having a happy ending. New to this role, Sam is determined to succeed, despite facing challenges with the business and her family. Max Fairhaven just wants to be left alone. But the green- thumbed intruder to his island hideaway is stubborn, and her quick wits and sunny disposition soon get under his skin. Between banter and garden renovation she gradually brings some much needed life to this widower, as he begins to engage with the real world. Can happily-ever-afters be found in real life as well as fiction? Order Now

Dusk's Darkest Shores REGENCY BOOKS BUY NOW DUSK'S DARKEST SHORES ~ Book 1 in the Regency Wallflowers series How can a meek wallflower help a returning war hero whose dreams are plunged into darkness? Mary Bloomfield has no illusions. Her chances for matrimony have long since passed her by. Still, her circumstances are pleasant enough, especially now that she has found purpose in assisting her father with his medical practice in England's beautiful Lake District. Even without love, it's a peaceful life. That is until Adam Edgerton returns to the sleepy district. This decorated war hero did not arrive home to acclaim and rest, but to a new battle against the repercussions of an insidious disease. Mary's caring nature cannot stand to see someone suffer--but how can she help this man see any brightness in his future when he's plunged into melancholic darkness, his dreams laid waste by his condition? Adam wants no charity, but he's also no coward. If this gentle woman can work hard, how can he do less? Together they struggle to find a way forward for him. Frustration and antipathy slowly develop into friendship and esteem. Then a summer storm atop a mountain peak leads to scandal--and both Mary and Adam must search the depths of their hearts for answers if they hope to find any future path with happiness at its end. BUY NOW MIDNIGHT'S BUDDING MORROW ~ Book 2 in the Regency Wallflowers series Can real love grow between a wallflower and an unrepentant rogue? Sarah Drayton is eager to spend time with her best friend at her crumbling Northumberland castle estate. Matrimony is the last thing on her mind and the last thing she expects to be faced with on a holiday. Yet she finds herself being inveigled into a marriage of convenience with her friend’s rakish brother. When James Langley returns to his family's estate, he can't be bothered to pay attention to his responsib ilities as the heir. War is raging and he wants only distraction, not serious tethers. But his roguish ways have backed him into a corner, and he has little choice but to obey his father's stunning decree: marry before returning to war, or else. Suddenly he f inds himself wedded to a clever and capable woman he does not love. Sarah craves love and a place to belong, neither of which James offered before returning to the battlefront. Now everyone around her thinks she married above her station, and they have no intention of rewarding her for such impertinence. It isn't until her husband returns from war seemingly changed that she begins to hope they may find real happiness. But can she trust that this rake has truly reformed? When tragedy strikes, this pair must learn to trust God and his plans. Will they be destroyed…or will they discover that even in the darkest depths of night, the morning still holds hope? BUY NOW DAWN'S UNTRODDEN GREEN ~ Book 3 in the Regency Wallflowers series How can a wallflower find contentment when the much-feted nation’s hero insists on making himself so very agreeable, causing her to question whether spinsterhood is truly all God has in store for her? Theodosia Stapleton has resigned herself to spinsterhood, certain that God’s plan is for her to care for her ailing mother in the house presided over by her grandfather, General Stapleton. She didn’t expect her act of mercy, caring for the newly-orphaned daughter of a beloved friend, would result in the challenges presented when young Rebecca’s famous uncle unexpectedly arrives in their tiny village in Northumberland. Daniel Balfour’s brave exploits on the Peninsular might’ve been newly honored by the king, but he shrinks back at having yet more fuss made over him. He’s wedded to the army, and is taken by surprise when he learns of his sister’s recent death—and the intriguing young woman who has taken young Becky in. He’s never thought of marriage, but Theo Stapleton holds quick wits and a smile that makes him think of her more warmly than a mere friend. But he’s determined to return to London, until an accident leads to a hilarious yet at-times painful subterfuge, as they both discover that the best laid plans might not be what God has ordained after all. Joy to the World THE ELUSIVE MISS ELLISON ~ Book 1 in the Regency Brides: Legacy of Grace series Pride, Presumption, and forgiveness... Hampton Hall’s new owner has the villagers of St. Hampton Heath all aflutter—all except Lavinia Ellison. The reverend’s daughter cares for those who are poor and sick, and the seventh Earl of Hawkesbury definitely does not meet that criteria. His refusal to take his responsibilities seriously, or even darken the door of the church, leave her convinced he is as arrogant and reckless as his brother—his brother who stole the most important person in Lavinia’s world. Nicholas Stamford is shadowed by guilt: his own, his brother’s, the legacy of war. A perfunctory visit to this dreary part of Gloucestershire wasn’t supposed to engage his heart, or his mind. Challenged by Miss Ellison’s fascinating blend of Bluestocking opinions, hoydenish behavior, and angelic singing voice, he finds the impossible becoming possible—he begins to care. But Lavinia’s aloof manner, society’s opposition and his ancestral obligations prove most frustrating, until scandal forces them to get along. Can Lavinia and Nicholas look beyond painful pasts and present prejudice to see their future? And what happens when Lavinia learns a family secret that alters everything she’s ever known? Click on the cover to preview a sample of the book Click here to access the Reader's Guide & More Buy Now THE CAPTIVATING LADY CHARLOTTE ~ Book 2 in the Regency Brides: Legacy of Grace series Responsibility, romanticism, and true love... As the daughter of the Marquess of Exeter, Lady Charlotte Featherington always knew she was destined for great things on the marriage mart. Little did she imagine falling in love with a man on the eve of her parents announcing her betrothal - to someone else. William Hartwell might be a Duke, but he suspects neither his title nor wealth will prove enough to hold the heart of the young lady who has captured his. The scandal surrounding his first wife's death makes trusting again difficult, while the mysterious happenings at his ancestral home, Hartwell Abbey, seek to separate before they are wed. How can a young Lady negotiate her future when her heart demands the opposite of duty? Can they both learn to truly love from the legacy of Grace? Click on the cover to preview a sample of the book Click here to access the Reader's Guide & more Buy Now THE DISHONORABLE MISS DELANCEY ~ Book 3 in the Regency Brides: Legacy of Grace series Loss, Longing, and New Love... Tainted by scandal, forced to remove to Brighton from London, the Honorable Miss Clara DeLancey is a shadow of her former society self. A chance encounter sees a friendship slowly form with the sisters of an injured Naval captain, whose faith and blunt, high spirits are everything her mother despises. Captain Benjamin Kemsley is not looking for a wife, especially not the penniless daughter of a Viscount, but the mysteries surrounding her appeal to his sense of fair play. But how can he dare to dream the impossible, when all his attention should be toward helping those he'd failed to protect? Pushed into the highest echelons of Society, they must decide if maintaining family honour is more important than their hopes, while seeking to right the wrongs of the past, through the legacy of Grace . Click on the cover to preview a sample of the book Click here to access the Reader's Guide & more Buy Now WINNING MISS WINTHROP ~ Book 1 in the Regency Brides: Promise of Hope series Catherine Winthrop is almost at her last prayers, rejected years ago by the man who stole her heart. When tragedy brings him back into her life, she must suffer further grief in silence, amid her family's pain and hostility, which eventually sends her to seek solace in Bath. Jonathan Carlew might be wealthy, but the mystery surrounding his birth has shadowed his life, bringing fresh challenges as he takes on the Barony. Caught between appeasing the Winthrop family's concerns and doing what he could to salvage their failing estate, he must also weigh the echoes of the past with the demands of his new responsibilities. Two hearts must decide whether present speculation will condemn them to the dust of their memories, or if the whispers of forgiveness can provide freedom for the future. Click on the cover to preview a sample of the book Click here to access the Reader's Guide & more Buy Now MISS SERENA'S SECRET ~ Book 2 in the Regency Brides: Promise of Hope series Scarred by her past, Serena Winthrop is determined to protect her heart - especially from flirts like the too smooth Viscount Carmichael. But when forced to share his roof, she discovers another side to the man who gambles with women's hearts as he does their husband's money. Henry, Lord Carmichael, struggles with the weight of his Derbyshire's family's expectations, until he finds a hope shared by the too perceptive, too young artist. But he's promised to protect his best friend's innocent sister-in-law, not charm her, much to his - and her - private dismay. When her art leads her to London infamy, he's forced to choose between the life mapped out for him, and the love of his life, with whom marriage might prove the end of his family line. Click on the cover to preview a sample from the book Click here to access the Reader's Guide & more Buy Now THE MAKING OF MRS HALE ~ Book 3 in the Regency Brides: Promise of Hope series Can a runaway marriage be redeemed? Marry in haste, repent in leisure—Mrs. Hale is about to find out how painful that repentance can truly be. Julia Hale ran off to be married in Gretna Green, following romance instead of common sense. But her tale isn't turning into a happily ever after. Her new husband is gone and she doesn't know where—or if he's ever coming back. Julia has no option but to head home to the family she betrayed by eloping and to hope they'll forgive her. Along the way she will learn how relationship with God can bring restoration and hope, and find the answers she needs both for her husband and her future. Click on the cover to preview a sample from the book Click here to access the reader's guide & more Buy Now Click on the cover to preview a sample from the book Click here to access the reader's guide and more A HERO FOR MISS HATHERLEIGH ~ Book 1 in the Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley series Can a very proper noble lady find a future with a fossil-hunting man of faith? As the daughter of Viscount Aynsley, Caroline Hatherleigh knows every rule of society—and she’s always followed them precisely. It’s simply the way things are done in her world. When she visits south Devonshire and encounters a fossil-hunting scientist and his sister, her assumptions about what is right are shaken. She is suddenly confronted by questions she has never considered about the importance of friendship and faith—and her comfortable understanding about how the world works is thrown off balance. Gideon Kirby loves science, and hunting down proof of past lives is a joy he won’t willingly give up. But his scientific leanings are being challenged by both his personal beliefs and by local smugglers in the Devonshire countryside. And every day his sister’s illness is becoming more desperate and her care grows more demanding. Adding a proper Viscount’s daughter to the mix is a complication Gideon never expected—especially since he has a secret that demands he stays far away from this young woman he’s falling for in order to protect his beloved sister. When a mysterious stranger visits the village, that secret is set to be exposed, no matter how Gideon fights. Then tragedy strikes in a smugglers cave. And the threat of scandal may lead to broken hearts and passionless propriety. Will the shaky bond these two have managed to build be strong enough to overcome their differences—or will the trust they’ve withheld from each other end up tearing three lives apart? Buy Now Click here to access the reader's guide and more UNDERESTIMATING MISS CECILIA ~ Book 2 in the Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley series Shy, sweet Cecilia Hatherleigh has always been in love with Edward Amherst, the boy next door. Yet he’s never seen her as anything but the quiet girl in the background as he flirts with the other vivacious women of the ton. When a near tragedy brings Edward’s attention to his family duties, this prodigal son decides he needs to settle down with a proper wife. Cecilia hopes to convince him to choose her—but God may want her to forget the wayward nobleman and put her future in His hands alone. These two try to find their way toward happiness, but prejudice, political riots, and the changing face of England’s societal structures begin to block them at every turn. Can their struggles turn to triumph—or will their paths permanently diverge? Buy Now Click here to access the reader's guide & more MISLEADING MISS VERITY ~ Book 3 in the Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley series Verity Hatherleigh has a mind of her own—but her actions do not impress her viscount papa. When she gets into one scrape too many, she's sent off to the wilds of Scotland to rethink her headstrong ways. Anthony Jardine relished his role as curate, but his new duties as laird of Dungally aren’t always to his liking. Though he thought his new inheritance would be a blessing, somehow he’s finding nothing but trouble on these estates. And the intelligent, compassionate, feisty lass who was sent to rusticate in his territory is one of the biggest problems. He’s falling in love with her, but she doesn’t share the faith that’s his foundation—not to mention he’s been lying to her about who he really is. For the truth-loving Verity, that may be unforgivable. The tangled web these two have woven may spell disaster for their happiness—and for the tenants of Dungally. Buy Now BUY NOW JOY TO THE WORLD: A REGENCY CHRISTMAS COLLECTION In Joy to the World , three popular romance authors come together to offer a heartwarming collection of holiday Regency romance. Based on lines from a beloved Christmas carol, these three novellas have depth, faith, and satisfying stories all packed into the perfect length for readers to curl up and take a brief break from their holiday busyness. “ Heaven and Nature Sing ” by Carolyn Miller Two music lovers, deeply devoted to each other, were on the brink of engagement when family circumstances drove them apart. How can they ever overcome both their obligations and their fears to find their way back into each other’s arms? “ Far as the Curse Is Found ” by Amanda Barratt One winter night, a woman struggling to provide for her illegitimate child encounters a scarred veteran of the Napoleonic Wars on the streets of London. Can love conquer the darkness of two broken pasts? “ The Wonders of His Love ” by Erica Vetsch A Scots portrait painter finds work at a noble manor house over the holidays. He never imagined he’d fall in love with the emotionally frozen widow there. Now he wants nothing more than to thaw her heart. Anchor 1 MISS DELANCEY MISS WINTHROP MISS SERENA MRS HALE Misleading Miss Verity Miss Hatherleigh Miss Cecilia