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- Dawn's Untrodden Green | carolynmillerauthor
Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer NOW AVAILABLE DAWN'S UNTRODDEN GREEN ~ Book 3 in the Regency Wallflowers series Not much happens in Theodosia Stapleton's tiny Northumberland village. Certainly not to her. She has resigned herself to spinsterhood, caring for her ailing mother in the home of her grandfather, known to the locals as "General Contrary." When her dear friend dies and leaves behind a daughter, it's simple enough to take the child into her own quiet world. That is, until her ward's famous uncle unexpectedly arrives and throws Theo's tidy orbit completely off-kilter. Fame was the last thing Daniel Balfour sought when he fought in the Peninsular War. But his brave exploits caught the attention of the King, and now the honors he was given hound him everywhere . . . even on his rushed trip to rescue his orphaned niece. Theo's quick wit and warm smile reassure him that Rebecca is in good hands, and he finds himself free to swiftly return to London and his responsibilities. But those caring hands are beginning to look like they could also safely hold his heart, and he's tempted to linger. Unfortunately, marriage is simply not in the cards; the army is spouse enough for him. Then an accident and a scandal lead both Theo and Daniel to discover that their best-laid plans may not have been what God designed for them after all. BUY NOW: Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christian Book Koorong Kobo GooglePlay Find out more about the story behind the story here Reading is My Superpower blog Check out some of the images from Wooler and the marriage house of Coldstream, setting of Dawn's Untrodden Green 1/1
- Contemporary - Greener Gardens Romance | carolynmillerauthor
Fun beach reads and a Christian hockey romance series you'll love THE GREENER GARDENS ROMANCE SERIES (Please note: these books were originally published as part of the Independence Islands series, and have received new covers and a light edit) RESTORING FAIRHAVEN Book 1 in the Greener Gardens Romance 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 REGAINING MERCY Book 12 in the Independence Islands series Going on Love at First Glance had seemed like such a good idea. She didn’t care about finding Mr. Right. No, Mindy Murray chose the reality TV show for more mercenary reasons. A mom’s gotta do what a mom’s gotta do when it comes to feeding her son. When Mindy returns to Elnora, the girl from the “wrong side of the island” just wants a chance to rebuild her reputation. Too bad the folks at church don’t practice what the preacher preaches. Enter Dermott Reilly. The interim boss at Greener Gardens has always had a soft spot for Mindy and her son, but with his new responsibilities, an important garden competition, and a few other concerns, he finds it difficult to prove himself to her. A tropical storm and a missing child prove that sometimes grace appears in the most unusual ways. Regaining Mercy concludes the Elnora Island romances of the Independence Islands Series, featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily ever-afters. Buy now RECLAIMING HOPE 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? As Kai and Callie seek answers from the Lord, they also must consider if such complete opposites have enough in common to make a relationship last. Reclaiming Hope concludes the Hooper Island stories of the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters. BUY NOW REBUILDING HEARTS Who knew a bank robbery could show a girl that good guys still exist? Tim Franklin. Quiet, shy, almost incapable of speaking to a girl, and a budding horticulturist. Oh, and he survived a bank robbery five years ago, not to mention its resulting trauma. Bookworm Bella Dwyer just wants to feel safe, and Tim’s actions during the robbery made her believe there might be guys who live up to her fictional heroes. Trouble is, a chance with Tim seems as remote as this year’s celebrity heartthrob. Instead, she settled for a relationship with a guy who’s commitment-phobic. So when Bella encounters Tim on tiny Sparrow Island, the challenges of her past and present collide, and she questions whether there really is a future with a man who can't commit. In a leap of faith, Bella dumps her boyfriend, even before shy-guy Tim can make a move. But in wanting to live by faith and conquer fear, has she made the right choice, or are her hopes for freedom and a future destined to fail? Read the next Sparrow Island novel in the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters. BUY NOW REFINING JOSIE What’ll it take for the prodigal daughter to share her deepest secrets… and her heart? Josephine Green returns to the islands in an attempt to reconcile with her family, but with a cloud over the family business, and little in the way of gardening skills, Josie’s painful past and flaky ways prove less than endearing for Greener Gardens’ hardworking crew. Stuck without any other options, Josie is forced to accept her sister’s offer of a job that takes her to Breakers Head where she encounters Aussie teacher, Lachlan Jones. A long-lost relative might’ve brought Lachie to a tiny music recording studio on the Independence Islands, but it’s also brought questions about how to care for someone he barely knows, especially considering he’s the last family she has. Questions regarding his future soon pale when he encounters the vibrant-haired Josie, whose sass and attitude takes some getting used to. Neither imagined more until they began to bond over music and environmental causes. Both discover that first impressions need not be lasting ones. But with the future of Gardens Gardens looking shaky, and Josie’s faith and self-worth just as tenuous, can deepening a friendship into something more ever work? And what happens when Lachlan’s work means he has to return to Australia after Christmas? What’ll it take for two hearts to heal and make a future possible? This Breakers Head novel is Carolyn Miller's final book in the Independence Islands Series featuring five islands, six authors, and a boatload of happily-ever-afters. Buy NOW Please note: some paperbacks with the old covers may still be available for purchase Learn about the Independence Islands series here
- Misleading Miss Verity | carolynmillerauthor
Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen set in Scotland Misleading Miss Verity - behind the scenes Buy Now Discussion Guide Which character in this novel do you identify with the most? Why? In the novel, Verity is faced with a series of challenges regarding her family , identity, and faith. 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 Anthony's story sympathetic? Why / why not? If you could give Verity one piece of advice, what would it be? What advice would you give Anthony? In what ways do Verity and Anthony 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 convicts in Sydney, New South Wales. 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? Find out more about the images and inspiration by following the > Misleading Miss Verity Pinterest board here: Follow Misleading Miss Verity on Pinterest < Click through to check out the images from my trip to Scotland, including pictures from the village of Kirkcudbright and the fairytale-like Dunrobin Castle, that helped inspire different scenes from Misleading Miss Verity.
- Miss Winthrop | carolynmillerauthor
Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer set in the Lakes District Winning Miss Winthrop - behind the scenes Click to read an excerpt from the book BUY NOW Discussion Guide Which character in this novel do you identify with the most? Why? In the novel, Catherine 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? Catherine is the daughter of parents who are very keen for their child to marry according to their 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 Catherine one piece of advice, what would it be? What advice would you give Jonathan? In what ways do Catherine and Jonathan 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 Assembly Rooms in Bath. 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 Jonathan’s sister and the Viscount Carmichael? What do you think happens next? Download the Discussion Questions Find out more behind the scenes details at my Pinterest board created especially for Winning Miss Winthrop . See what images inspire the clothing, the characters, the places - and the masquerade ball! Pinterest Winning Miss Winthrop Have you ever wanted to visit Bath? Now you can! Click here to experience A Day Visit to Bath with Miss Winthrop! Winning Miss Winthrop is a Persuasion-type story, set partly in Bath, England. Check out the pics from my 2015 visit to this beautiful world heritage-listed city. 1/1 Check out the cover of the German edition
- Connect | carolynmillerauthor
News from romance author Carolyn Miller, Australian author of Christian regency and contemporary romance The 2017 The Elusive Miss Ellison book launch in the NSW Southern Highlands. Watch the video here . CONNECT Sign up for my newsletter filled with book news, sales & contest news, events & more. Subscribe I understand and agree to this site's privacy policy Get your exclusive copy of Originally Yours here Get your exclusive copy of A Heart Most Faithful Let's connect on social media : Thanks for visiting - I love visitors! Please drop me a line. Thanks! Message sent. Send Are you interested in being an influencer? Please click here to find out more
- The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey | carolynmillerauthor
Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen Click the cover to read an excerpt 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 . BUY NOW: Amazon.com Amazon.com. au Amazon.co.uk Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christianbook Google Play iBooks Kobo Koorong Audiobook German Click here to access the Reader's Guide, Pictures, behind-the-scenes details & more First published: October, 2017 Publisher: Kregel Publications Praise for The Dishonorable Miss Delancey More Reviews
- Underestimating Miss Cecilia | carolynmillerauthor
Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer 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: 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: July, 2019 Publisher: Kregel Publications More reviews
- Midnight's Budding Morrow | carolynmillerauthor
Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer NOW AVAILABLE 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 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? BUY NOW: Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Appl e Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christian Book Koorong Kobo GooglePlay Look at the pictures from my 2023 trip to Dunstanburgh castle, setting of Midnight's Budding Morrow 1/1
- Misleading Miss Verity | carolynmillerauthor
Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen 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: Amazon Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christianbook GooglePlay iBooks Kobo Koorong Click here to access the reader's guide & more First published: November, 2019 Publisher: Kregel Publications More reviews
- Buy the Original Six | carolynmillerauthor
Christian hockey romance books based on real teams THE ORIGINAL SIX HOCKEY ROMANCE SERIES Now Available Now Available Now Available Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple GooglePlay Kobo Koorong Nook Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple GooglePlay Kobo Koorong Nook Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple GooglePlay Nook Kobo Koorong Now Available Now Available Now Available Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple Kobo GooglePl ay Koorong Nook Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple GooglePlay Kobo Nook Koorong Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple GooglePlay Kobo Nook Koorong
- The Original Six Romance series | carolynmillerauthor
A Christian contemporary hockey romance series based on the Original Six teams and cities of the NHL, featuring hot hockey players and strong heroines THE ORIGINAL SIX HOCKEY ROMANCE SERIES A sweet & swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series, set in the cities of the original six teams of the NHL Okay, so I'm the first to admit that an Aussie writing a series about ice hockey must seem a little unusual. But ever since watching the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010 I'll admit to having a fascination for this sport. And while I'm the first to admit I'm not especially sporty myself, I find the strength and stamina, grit, grace and skills needed for hockey rather awe-inspiring. The first book I wrote (before any of my historicals) I based on a couple I saw entering the closing ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics, when I saw an Aussie female athlete holding hands with a US athlete. I was intrigued about how two elite athletes from opposite sides of the world could meet then sustain a relationship. Despite my best efforts, I couldn't find out who they were, so I eventually wrote 'their' story, which is how Love on Ice began. I made her a short track skater (because hello: awesome toughness right there!) and he was a hockey player (bc: tough). Later that year my husband and I had the trip of a lifetime to the US and Canada. We landed in Boston, then drove up the east coast to Canada, as this avid Anne of Green Gables fan insisted we visit Prince Edward Island. From there we drove to Quebec City and Montreal, then across 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 . Visiting this beautiful part of the world became inspiration for a story about another hockey player (because: Canada, hello!), which became Muskoka Blue . We then visited Niagara Falls then flew to Chicago, where we were fortunate to catch a Chicago Blackhawks’ game. It was a few years later that I realised these stories could be connected as they were both part of Original Six teams, which includes Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Montreal, New York and Toronto, but I still needed my reason for why these particular players would connect. I prayed, and before too long discovered an online Bible study group for the Boston Bruins, which I knew could be expanded into a group of NHL playing friends. Thus the concept for the Original Six hockey romance series was born. I loved my visits to these cities, and loved incorporating some of the places we visited (such as Montreal’s Jardin Botanique and the Art Institute of Chicago) into the various stories I’ve written in this series. You don't have to love hockey to love these books, as readers tell me they're captivated by the heroes, the depth, and the swoon-worthy kisses. So if you enjoy stories of family, faith, friendship and love then I hope you'll check them out. Check out the photo galleries 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! Find out more about each book by clicking below Find out about MPFG Sign up to get your bonus Breakup Project epilogue Read Ch 1 of The Breakup Project A scene in The Breakup Project takes place here in Boston The Mapparium A scene from The Breakup Project We visited this restaurant in Salem A scene in The Breakup Project takes place here in Boston 1/12 Travel inspiration for The Breakup Project The Breakup Project Note The Breakup Project playlist on Spotify The Breakup Project Pinterest board BUY NOW Hear Chapter 1 national flags in Banff Winter training institute Australian beach Australian beach 875e883c3fb1eb6e-photo national flags in Banff Winter training institute 1/10 Travel pics for Love on Ice Chicago Chicago Blackhawks Buckingham Fountain Chicago 1/26 Travel pics for Checked Impressions Montreal's Olympic stadium View of Montreal from Mont Royal Montreal in October Montreal's Olympic stadium 1/17 Travel pics for Hearts and Goals Love on Ice Note Holly's workout playlist on Spotify Love on Ice Pinterest BUY NOW Love on Ice chapter 1.pdf Checked Impressions Note Checked Impressions playlist on Spotify Checked Impressions board on Pinterest BUY NOW Hearts and Goals Note Hearts and Goals playlist on Spotify Hearts and Goals Pinterest board BUY NOW New York Skyscrapers Big Apple Atonement Statue of Liberty Big Apple Atonement Ice Skates Big Apple Atonement New York Skyscrapers Big Apple Atonement 1/8 Visual inspiration for Big Apple Atonement By the shores of Lake Muskoka Lake Muskoka loveliness Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House By the shores of Lake Muskoka 1/22 Travel inspiration for Muskoka Blue Want more Muskoka? Then check out the new Muskoka Romance series, including Muskoka Shores and Muskoka Christmas , and enjoy more small town romance set in this beautiful part of the world. Big Apple Atonement Note Big Apple Atonement playlist on Spotify (classic songs & music trivia from the book) Big Apple Atonement on Pinterest Buy Now Muskoka Blue Note Muskoka Blue playlist on Spotify Muskoka Blue Pinterest board Buy Now Want more hockey? Grab 'Fire & Ice ' the first book in the new Christian hockey series Northwestern Ice
- The Elusive Miss Ellison | carolynmillerauthor
Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Click the cover to preview a book sample THE ELUSIVE MISS ELLISON 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? ~ Book 1 in the Regency Brides: Legacy of Grace series BUY NOW: Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christian Book Google Play iBooks Kobo Koorong Audiobook Dutch German Click to access the readers guide, pictures, behind the scenes details & more... First published: February 2017, Publisher: Kregel Publications Praise for the Elusive Miss Ellison More reviews



