A special bonus chapter for readers of Muskoka Blue who have subscribed to Carolyn's newsletter MUSKOKA BLUE Bonus Chapter Welcome to the special bonus chapter (chapter 32 1/2) of Muskoka Blue. Click on the button below for your PDF copy. Happy reading! Muskoka Blue Bonus Chapter 32 1/2 Enjoyed Muskoka Blue? Then please leave a review here on Amazon or Goodreads . Want more Muskoka? Check out the books below. Want more hockey? Then check out Fire and Ice , the first book in the Northwest Ice Christian hockey series. Below: scene inspiration from Muskoka Blue' s Bonus chapter Click on the book covers to find out more about the other books in the Muskoka series, 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! 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? Out September 15 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. Out November 10 Buy Amazon Buy Other Retailers Travel inspiration for the Muskoka romance series To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Note Muskoka Blue playlist on Spotify Muskoka Blue Pinterest board

Christian Regency Christmas romance inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer First published: October, 2020 Publisher: Kregel Publications 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. BUY NOW: Amazon Amazon.com.au Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christianbook Koorong Reviews & more

Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen The Captivating Lady Charlotte - Discussion Guide & more Discussion Guide Which character in this novel do you identify with the most? Why? In the novel, William is faced with a series of challenges relating to his ability to trust. Have you ever had a situation where your trust in others has been challenged? How did you deal with it? Learning to love is an important theme in this novel. If you were asked to describe ‘true love’ what would you say? As the daughter of parents who are desperate for their child to marry well Charlotte struggles with their interference. Have you ever had to deal with an interfering person? How did you deal with it? If you could give Charlotte one piece of advice, what would it be? What advice would you give William? In what ways do Charlotte and William change throughout the novel? What do you consider to be the biggest factor(s) in their change? Lavinia refers to a number of Bible verses during her time of grief. Have you found particular Bible verses comforting? If so, which ones? While this is a work of fiction, certain historical elements are referenced, such as the visit to Vauxhall Gardens and the parade and celebrations following the victory in the Napoleonic Wars. 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? 10. What do you think happens next? Click to read an excerpt from the book BUY NOW Romance, Responsibility and True Love... Download Discussion Questions Click here to see reviews for The Captivating Lady Charlotte The Captivating Lady Charlotte includes a number of historical events to do with the (supposed!) peace with Napoleon in 1814. Some images linking to these events, and more from behind the scenes, can be found on my Pinterest board, here : The Captivating Lady Charlotte Look! The Captivating Lady Charlotte is now available in Dutch! Find out more here . The Captivating Lady Charlotte is now also available in German! Find out more here. The Language of Flowers Young ladies in Regency times were well versed in understanding the meanings behind the choice of flowers they might be given by an admirer. While we might all associate a red rose with true love, or associate mistletoe with kissing, did you know these other meanings of popular flowers? * bluebell = humility * daffodil = regard; unrequited * crocus = cheerfulness love * daisy = innocence * hydrangea = heartlessness (!) * jonquil = affection returned * marigold = cruelty; grief * rose (pink) = friendship * rose (white) = innocence * sweet pea = goodbye * violet (blue) = faithfulness

Stay up to date with Carolyn Miller and her contests, promotions, blog posts, podcasts, interviews NEWS, BLOG POSTS & INTERVIEWS News: April 1 Not Precisely Mr Knightley Preorder now Jul 16 Second Shot at Love Preorder now Sept 3 An Irish Hope Preorder now Oct 15 Not So Very Sensible Preorder now Click here to visit the Original Six Christian hockey romance page , where you can see pictures and listen to playlists that inspired the books in this series Contests + The Best Books for Romance Loving Christians Blog Posts: Here are a selection of blog posts I've contributed to the Australasian Christian Writers blogspot: *Writing a Series * The Great Escape * Novel Inspiration * Good Friday Thoughts * Fiction Friday: Art & Checked Impressions * Winter Olympics Dream Comes to Life * New Year, New Resolution, New Romance? * A New Series to Love * Genre Interview * Writing Rhythms * Emotion and Connection * Cover Cues * Regency and Historical Romance * Mirror, Mirror on the Wall * Book Launch Party Planning * Timing is Everything * Writing Process * Coincidence or Confirmation? * Anachronism Alert * An Antipodean's English Adventure Other Blog Posts: * Beauty in the Binding: Fire and Ice * Reading is my Superpower Review: The Breakup Project * Midwest Book Review * PamWildRose *History, Hope, & Happily Ever After * Southern Writers Magazine * History Thru the Ages * All Mom Does: Christmas Joy * Suite T Author spotlight * Family Fiction: Regency Christmas * Glorious Table: Joy to the World * Christa Media * Reviews by Leslie * Fueled by Faith & Caffeine * Character Spotlight with Rel * Doing Relationships Better * Glorious Table: Are You a Reluctant Housekeeper * Overcoming With God : Praising God Through Trials * Seekerville blog: From Down Under to Awed Wonder * Iola's Christian Reads: Fast Fifteen Podcasts: * Hope 103.2 * Between the Lines * Book Talk with Cara Putman * Behind the Story * Because Fiction * Faith Radio * Historical Bookworm * StoryChats with Inspy Romance * Behind the Story - My Funny Valentine Inspy Romance Blog Posts: * Small Town Romance * Romantic Relationships in Christian Fiction * Fiction and Keeping it Real * Are You a Library Lover? * Bad Boy Redemption Storie s * Honest Author Talk * Learning the Language of Love * Checked Impressions * Love on Ice * New Year's Resolution & Romance * Celebrating Holidays in Fiction * Why I Love Romance Interviews: * Reading is My Superpower : Hearts and Goals * Walsh Mountain Publishing * Inkwell Inspirations *Family Fiction: Dusk's Darkest Shores * Nola Passmore * The Lighthouse Academy * The Book Club Network * Tricia Goyer : Writer Wednesday * Family Fiction Magazine - Walking out Faith Through Fiction * Linda B. Davis * Hallie Bridgeman * Relz Reviewz * Inspirational Historical Fiction Index * Stitches in Time * Just Commonly * Reading is my Superpower * Tisha Martin * Writers of the World * Susan Marlene The International Christian Fiction Writers blogspot : * Wandering Wednesday: Bath, England * God's Timing, or Stepping Out in Faith * Facing Fears * Small Beginnings * New Car Blessing? #Because Fiction Magazine * December: Christmas in Australia * November: Joy to the World * October: Anne with PC * August : I love Maps! * July: A Season for Everything * June: A Rose by any other Name * May Issue : Pinterest Me

Carolyn Miller is an Australian author of inspirational Regency and contemporary romance ABOUT ME: I'm an award-winning, bestselling author of inspirational historical and contemporary romance. I live in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia with my husband and four children. Together with my husband I pastored a church for ten years, and I've worked as a high school English and Learning and Support teacher. I love reading (especially Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer & LM Montgomery ) , music, films, gardens, art, travel and food. I really enjoy creating worlds where flawed people can grow in faith, hope and love. I am a member of Omega Christian Writers and American Christian Fiction Writers and I'm represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube agency. FAVORITE THINGS: Books: * Pride & Prejudice; Persuasion - Jane Austen * The Blue Castle - LM Montgomery * Frederica; The Nonesuch - Georgette Heyer * My Stubborn Heart - Becky Wade * The Everstone Chronicles - Dawn Crandall * Shine Like the Dawn - Carrie Turansky Music: * Shawn McDonald, Jars of Clay, Tobymac, For King & Country * Sting, U2, John Mayer, Coldplay Films: * Strictly Ballroom - classic Australian film * Emma (2009 BBC miniseries, with Jonny Lee Miller) * Persuasion (2007, with Rupert Penry Jones - oh, the music, the angst!) * James Bond & Jason Bourne - tough guys & exotic locales :) * Much Ado About Nothing (2012) Joss Whedon, B&W - masterful! * Far From the Madding Crowd (2015) - glorious * Austenland - how to meet Mr Darcy, modern girl style! * Ladies in Black - a gorgeous retro look at Sydney's coming of age * The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society - sumptuous setting! Check out these images of author friends and scenes from my trip to the US & Canada Click to see enlarged images from my 2015 trip to England Bath Abbey The Pump Room, Bath The Royal Crescent The Upper Assembly Rooms Grosvenor Square London's Victoria & Albert museum Regency-era furnishings Regency-era ball gown & coat Pianoforte A pretty cottage Hartington Hall, Derbyshire Bibury, Gloucestershire Chatsworth, Derbyshire Click here to access the Media page Click to find updated blog posts and more Blog Posts & Promos

Not Exactly Mr Darcy, book 1 of The Silver Teapot Series romance series THE SILVER TEAPOT SERIES The Silver Teapot series is a playful contemporary spin on Austen’s classic novels, incorporating relatable characters, humor, heartfelt romance, and fresh Australian and international settings. Jane Austen fans will love these warm and funny contemporary variations of Austen’s beloved stories, about a family of sisters and their Austen-obsessed mother who runs The Silver Teapot café in a small Australian country town. Now Available Follow the Not Exactly Mr Darcy Pinterest board NOT EXACTLY MR DARCY Pride, Pemberley, and Second Chances When history-loving Olivia Bennett's teaching contract isn't renewed, she is considered her family's logical choice to care for her ailing grandmother in a tiny English village. While there, she soon finds additional work at nearby Hartbury Hall--one of England's great houses once used as Pemberley in a filmed production of Pride and Prejudice. The head gardener there, however, proves to be anything but the gentlemanly hero of that famous book. Little does she know that behind Liam Browne's brusque exterior is both a family tragedy and a legacy that demands truth and honor, creating a crisis that only Liv's vivacious determination can resolve. Along the way, she may just learn that appearances count for naught. . .and that love can be found in unexpected ways. Buy Amazon Buy Baker Book House Buy other stores Buy Koorong Add to your Goodreads Want-to-Read shelf NOT PRECISELY MR KNIGHTLEY What's a man to do when he's in love with his matchmaker best friend? For as long as she can remember, Emma-Jane (EJ) Bennett has been best friends with Jordan Knightley. From their small-town roots of Wattle Vale they now run a tech company in the big smoke of Sydney, Australia. When interest skyrockets in Dream Match, EJ’s dating app, she decides it’s time to strike out on her own. But learning to negotiate the wheeler dealers of finance and spotting who’s honest and who’s a fake is a lot harder without her best friend, and a lot lonelier without his support and sarcastic asides. When a big-name client proves to have outfaked them all EJ is left looking like a fool and runs back to Wattle Vale and the sanctuary of her parents’ Silver Teapot café. But Jordan hasn’t finished with her yet... Now Available Buy Amazon Buy other retailers Coming October 2026 NOT SO VERY SENSIBLE Elinor and Katie Bennett are as opposite as sisters can be: Elinor loves structure, planning and design, while Katie’s head is in the clouds as she chases fanciful, romantic dreams. A trip to the Blue Mountains sees them stay at an Art Deco hotel for a murder mystery weekend where they end up meeting two men who just might hold the keys to their hearts – taking the sensible Elinor Bennett by surprise, while crushing the romantic Katie’s hopes, and proving that the path of love doesn’t always work out the way one plans or dreams. Preorder here Click to download a map of Hartbury Hall.pdf This series is being published by Barbour, and will include Australian / UK spelling - which is perfect for books set in the UK and Australia! Check out some of the pictures used as inspiration for Not Exactly Mr Darcy Check out some of the pictures used as inspiration for Not Precisely Mr Knightley Check out some of the pictures used as inspiration for Not Fully Persuaded BE THE FIRST TO FIND OUT MORE BY SIGNING UP TO MY NEWSLETTER

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Find out some more of the interesting information including a Trip to Bath and the Independence Islands series INTERESTING INFORMATION Click to access downloadable book list ^ The Royal Pavilion, Brighton. A magnificent, exotic structure used as the Regent's summer holiday residence, for entertaining on a sumptuous scale. Mentioned in 'The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey' ^ 12th Century Church of St Mary & Holy Cross, Alderminster, 4 miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon. During the Regency period, the church helped govern social mores - even if not everybody practiced what was preached. Men of faith, such as William Wilberforce helped change society for the better, such as petitioning for the end of slavery. The Regency Era Th e Regency era refers specifically to the years 1811-1820 when the Prince Regent (later King George IV) was ruling in place of his father, King George III, who was deemed mad and unfit to rule. The Regency is a sub-period of the Georgian era (from 1714-1837, when a series of kings named George ruled England), which preceded the advent of Queen Victoria to the throne in 1837. The Regency era is known for: *the continued wars in the Peninsular against France * for the exploits of the Duke of Wellington * Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' (published in 1813) * Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' (published in 1816) * 'Ivanhoe' by Walter Scott (published in 1819). It was a time of excess (such as the extravagances of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton), adventure and exploration ('Elgin's marbles' - Greek artefacts brought to London by Lord Elgin - were first displayed at the British Museum in 1817), and social upheaval, such as the Luddite uprisings, as rural workers fought for their traditional ways of life to be maintained against the rise of industrialisation. Social division was strictly upheld, the social order ranging from royalty to aristocracy to gentry to the middle and lower classes. A person 'in trade' tended to be stigmatised by the upper classes, whilst the servants, labourers, and poor could only dream to have life be so fine. Yet despite the warfare and social unrest, this was also a time of great achievement in culture and technological advancement, leading to the Britain of today. Regency Slang Regency slang (cant) is something that makes reading a Regency novel so much fun! But much like the phrases used by today's teenagers can prove bewildering to different generations, there can be an element of decoding necessary to understand the idiom of a world from two centuries ago. While some forms of slang can be found in Jane Austen's works, Georgette Heyer is often considered the queen of Regency cant. Although she wrote in the 1930s to 1960s, her exceptional research skills resulted in a vast collection of letters and diaries from that time period, so her use of slang gives a sense of authenticity that makes her novels such a delight to read. S ome examples include: * 'a bag of moonshine' = a lot of nothing * 'doing it much too brown' = to overly exaggerate or lie * 'to cast up one's accounts' = to be sick * 'mutton-headed' & 'buffle-headed' = to be stupid or foolish * 'hoyden' = tomboyish girl * 'a green girl' = an inexperienced and naive young woman * 'leg-shackled' = to be married * 'a diamond of the first water' = an exceptionally beautiful woman * a 'chit' = a (forward) young girl * a 'Bluestocking' = educated, bookish woman * 'the ton' = the highest of high society, usually the aristocracy Lyme Park, Cheshire, used as the inspiration for Pemberley in the wonderful 1995 production of 'Pride and Prejudice' A typical scene in rural England - stone walls and rolling countryside - perfect for a hoydenish young lady, with a hem 'six inches deep in mud' A Regency gentleman had to perfect the art of tying the neckcloth (cravat) - of which existed many styles and variations Click here to visit the page A Day Trip to Bath Click here to visit the Original Six page Click on the link above to learn more about the Original Six series, romance based on players from the Original Six teams of the NHL, including background information, photo and travel inspiration, playlists and more... Click to visit the Independence Islands page , where you can stay up to date with fun giveaways, background information and lots more about each of the books in this fun contemporary series -which includes my first published contemporary novel, Restoring Fairhaven (available to buy now !) Are you an aspiring writer? Here are some useful links, with practical advice, opportunities to connect, and great information about the writing world: * Australasian Christian Writers * Christian Writers Downunder * International Christian Fiction Writers * Omega Writers * The Writing Desk * The Red Lounge for Writers * Christian Editing Services * American Christian Fiction Writers * Helping Writers Become Authors * M oney Saving Guide for Authors & Writers

Christian contemporary romance set on a ranch in the US TRINITY LAKES ROMANCE SERIES Welcome to Trinity Lakes, a warm and welcoming small town in east Washington, filled with charm, family, and friends, where fresh starts, second chances, and romance abound. You'll meet swoony bachelors, cowboys, and adventurers, sweet and sassy ladies, and your new best friends. This series of standalone Christian romances will warm your heart, inspire your faith, and bring a smile to your soul. In 2019, I was fortunate to visit Washington state and see such Hallmark-worthy towns as Chelan, Winthrop, Leavenworth and Walla Walla. ( Check out my pictures below) A discussion with Aussie author friend Narelle Atkins ultimately led to a multi-author contemporary romance series set in Washington state in the fictional town of Trinity Lakes, written by a group of mostly Australian authors . My first book in the series is Love Somebody Like You , and involves an Aussie nurse heroine and a handsome cowboy, and the challenges of family, finances and letting go of the past to move forward. Find out more about the books by clicking on the titles below. Please note, all books are available to preorder on wide retailers, before they're released into Kindle Unlimited. So if you're a fan of small towns and romance, please come visit Trinity Lakes. Now Available For Lexi Franklin, returning to Trinity Lakes feels a little like running home with her tail between her legs. But what's a girl to do, when her life has been turned upside down on the other side of the world? She needs a place to regain hope and healing - just didn't count on meeting a cowboy whose own battered heart might need nursing back to health too. Jackson Reilly has his own set of troubles, between caring for his ranch, his mom, and the black hole of finances. So when a pretty redhead with a sassy tongue offers some distraction - and a potential solution to one of his most pressing concerns - he's not going to say no. But as they spend time together, questions soon rise about their future, and whether faith can truly win over fears. Will Jackson be able to save his ranch, and his hopes and heart, before Lexi returns to Australia? An opposites attract, small town contemporary Christian romance. Book five of the Trinity Lakes Romance series (can be read as a standalone). Visit Trinity Lakes and meet the fun and quirky characters who value family, faith, and happily-ever-after. Now Available Now Available When Ellie Reilly returns from a dream overseas trip, a too-long hug from her best friend Jasper Cohen clues her in that his feelings might be more than what she suspected. He's unsure about pushing their friendship further, and doubly uncertain when her European friend, Sebastian, seeks her out in Trinity Lakes. Uncertainty is something Ellie knows all too well. Since returning from her vacation, Ellie feels like she doesn't fit at her family's ranch or in small town life. When she is asked to take on responsibility for reopening Trinity Lakes' historical museum - a dream she's always wanted - she can't help but wonder if settling for life in the familiar is all that God has for her, or can she dare trust Him for more? A friends-to-more, small town contemporary Christian romance. Visit Trinity Lakes and meet the fun and quirky characters who value family, faith, and happily-ever-after. Pinterest: Tangled Up in Love Wanted: someone hardworking, honest, humble, with a sense of humor, who appreciates the simple things in life. Who loves God, loves family, and loves animals. Genuine seekers only. Dr. Jess Martin--Doc Martin to her local community--might be used to solving the veterinary problems of rural south east Washington, but she can't solve the problems of her lonely heart. When a dating app specializing in rural connections comes her way she figures she's got nothing left to lose. Especially when she's already lost the only guy who had touched her heart, who has made it clear his future lies in Silicon Valley and not in Trinity Lakes. It's time to let go of the past, once and for all. Cooper Reilly never pictured himself as finding his future or contentment on a ranch. His heart has always hankered for the finer things of life. But when a corporate reshuffle sees him kicked to the kerb, he finds himself right back where he started. And right back to trying to convince a certain pretty vet to give him a second chance. But she's not playing, convinced she's found her Dream Match already. But there's something she doesn't know... Can these two friends look past previous mistakes and find a future? And what does a hunky fireman have to say about a perfect Dream Match? Scroll through to > see photos from my family's 2019 visit to Washington & Oregon, including Chelan, Winthrop, Leavenworth, Walla Walla, Seattle & more - inspiration for my books in the Trinity Lakes series

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

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

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