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  • Carolyn Miller Author, Australian Inspirational Regency Romance Author

    Carolyn Miller, Australian Inspirational Regency and contemporary romance author of The Elusive Miss Ellison, The Original Six series, and more BOOKS Prefer Contemporary Romance? Click Here Prefer Contemporary Romance? Click Here Click on a book cover for information, behind-the-scenes details, and more! Regency Wallflowers DUSK'S DARKEST SHORES Can a meek wallflower help a returning war hero whose dreams are plunged into darkness? Buy Now MIDNIGHT'S BUDDING MORROW Can real love grow between a wallflower and an unrepentant rogue? BUY Now DAWN'S UNTRODDEN GREEN Can a wallflower find contentment when England's hero insists on making himself so very agreeable? BUY Now Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace THE ELUSIVE MISS ELLISON Pride, presumption & forgiveness THE CAPTIVATING LADY CHARLOTTE Romance, romanticism & true love THE DISHONORABLE MISS DELANCEY Loss, longing, and new love Buy Now Buy Now Buy Now The Audiobooks of The Elusive Miss Ellison, The Captivating Lady Charlotte and The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey are all available from Tantor media. Read by British actress Anna Parker-Naples, these stories come alive in a fresh way. Click here to listen to a sample and to purchase. Regency Brides: The Promise of Hope WINNING MISS WINTHROP Can two hearts learn to overcome misunderstandings from the past? Buy Now MISS SERENA'S SECRET Can she ever learn to trust the biggest flirt in England ? Buy Now THE MAKING OF MRS HALE Will a runaway marriage ever be redeemed ? Buy Now Anchor 1 Regency Brides: The Daughters of Aynsley A HERO FOR MISS HATHERLEIGH Propriety or protection - that is the question... Buy Now UNDERESTIMATING MISS CECILIA Will shy, sweet Cecilia's neighbour ever notice her? Buy Now MISLEADING MISS VERITY Has the hoyden with a heart of gold finally met her match? Buy Now Historical Novella Collections JOY TO THE WORLD Three authors share stories based on lines from the beloved Christmas carol. Includes Carolyn Miller's 'Heaven and Nature Sing' Buy Now ACROSS THE SHORES Four women discover love can be near or come from across the shores in these four historical stories linked by a shared gold pendant. Includes Carolyn Miller's novella 'More Than Gold' Buy Now COURTING THE COUNTRY PREACHER Every preacher needs a wife, right? Four novellas including Carolyn Miller's 'Convincing the Circuit Preacher' Buy Now Contemporary The Original Six Christian Hockey Romance Series THE BREAKUP PROJECT New year. New resolution. New Romance? Buy Now LOVE ON ICE She wants gold, he wants her. Can a fake relationship become real? Buy Now CHECKED IMPRESSIONS Sparks fly when a jock meets a classy art-lover with a secret Buy Now HEARTS AND GOALS A goalie with a big heart, a single mom scared to trust Buy Now BIG APPLE ATONEMENT She's the saint with a secret, he's the sinner with a heart of gold Buy Now MUSKOKA BLUE An ice princess with a broken heart, a hockey pro with a secret Buy Now Muskoka Romance series MUSKOKA SHORES Can he show the broken-hearted wedding planner that it's what's inside that counts? Now Available MUSKOKA SPOTLIGHT He's in hiding. She hates fakes. Can these opposites find real love? Now Available MUSKOKA CHRISTMAS Can he convince the workaholic that Christmas is a season for miracles? Now Available MUSKOKA HOLIDAY MORSELS A collections of bite-sized Christmas romance stories Now Available MUSKOKA PROMISE She just wants love. He's scared to risk his heart. Will they trust God for the future? Now Available MUSKOKA HEARTS Can he persuade her to give him a chance when she only wants to care for her baby boy ? Now Available MUSKOKA MIRACLE Sarah and Dan might be living the dream, except for one thing... Now Available Northwest Ice Christian Hockey Romance series FIRE & ICE Can he show her it's what's inside that counts? Buy Now THE LOVE PENALTY Sometimes there's a price to pay for forbidden love... Buy Now POINTE, SHOOTS, & SCORES Opposites may attract - but can they dance? Buy Now FAKING THE SHOT What happens when a fake relationship gets real... Buy Now PLAYS BY THE BOOK A book about how loving books can lead to love... Buy Now SECOND SHOT AT LOVE Will secrets spoil their second shot at love? Preorder now Trinity Lakes Romance LOVE SOMEBODY LIKE YOU Can he save his ranch before she returns to Australia? Now Available TANGLED UP IN LOVE What happens when simply being friends isn't so simple anymore... Now Available ONLY YOU CAN LOVE ME Can two friends look past mistakes & find their Dream Match? Now Available Three Creek Ranch Romance A CAMEO FOR A COWGIRL A down-to-earth ranch manager meets an entitled Hollywood heartthrob A VALENTINE FOR A VET A hardworking vet, a handsome hockey player & dogs A SECOND CHANCE FOR THE DANCER What happens when the ballet dancer meets the man from the past she's always regretted? Now Available Now Available Preorder Now Greener Gardens Romance collection RESTORING FAIRHAVEN Can happily-ever-afters be found in real life and fiction? Now available REGAINING MERCY Can a girl from the 'wrong side of the island' ever rebuild her reputation? Now available RECLAIMING HOPE Opposites attract - but can they last? Now available REBUILDING HEARTS A chatty bookworm meets a shy-guy horticulturalist who just might be the hero of her dreams Now available REFINING JOSIE What will it take for the prodigal daughter to return home & share her heart? Now available The Silver Teapot Series NOT EXACTLY MR DARCY Pride, Pemberley, and second chances. When a history teacher meets a reclusive gardener, first impressions are not what they seem... NOT PRECISELY MR KNIGHTLEY Emma-Jane thinks she's romance all sorted out - except when it comes t o her own heart. A best friends-to more romance based on Jane Austen's Emma Preorder Now Preorder April 16 THE LOST DAUGHTER'S IRISHMAN Sparks fly as opposites attract in an English seaside village Buy Now AN IRISH KISS An Irish castle turned boutique hotel sees two opposites attract and more... Now available AN IRISH HOPE Is Aisling's big heart and big personality too much for a shy guy nursing a broken heart? Preorder Sept 3 DARING MR DARCY A romcom retelling of Pride and Prejudice Buy Now

  • Carolyn Miller Author, Contemporary and Regency Inspirational Romance, Australia

    Inspirational Regency and Contemporary romance, Carolyn Miller is the Australian author of The Regency Brides and Regency Wallflowers series, and the Original Six Christian hockey romance series 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 Not Exactly Mr Darcy Book 1 in The Silver Teapot series 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. Not Exactly Mr Darcy is the first book in The Silver Teapot romance series, and can be read as a standalone, and is perfect for fans of Jane Austen, and banter-laden romance with hope, heart and humor. NOW AVAILABLE 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. The Best Books for Romance Loving Christians Connect The 2017 The Elusive Miss Ellison book launch in the NSW Southern Highlands. Watch the video here . Connect Sign up for my regular n ewsletter filled with book news, sales & contest news, events & more! Subscribe I understand and agree to this site's privacy policy Click here for your free romance, exclusive to newsletter subscribers Let's connect on social media: Thanks for visiting - I love visitors! Please drop me a line. Thanks! Message sent. Send Please know I treat your privacy with respect. Check out my Privacy Policy here . Are you interested in being an influencer? Please click here to find out more

  • Connect | carolynmillerauthor

    News from romance author Carolyn Miller 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 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 Fairall Romance Legacy Irish series | carolynmillerauthor

    THE FAIRALL LEGACY SERIES Welcome to West Ireland, filled with rugged coastlines, charming villages and castles, and characters you'll fall in love with as they fall in love, courtesy of the Fairall Romance Legacy. Meet three couples and watch as Cupid's arrow strikes the three sisters of the Fairall family, who discover the road may at times be rocky but leads to real love, in these romances filled with plenty of hope, heart and humour. Aurora Fairall—Rory to her friends—loves her jobs working at the village bookshop and the family castle-turned-boutique hotel, even if she sometimes wonders if this is all God has for her life. She knows she has much to be grateful for—her family, her friends, her faith—but she wonders if the special Fairall legacy that sees its members struck by Cupid’s arrow has passed her by. Until she meets Aidan Quinn—not the actor, but an Australian guest on a genealogical mission to discover his ancestry—and sparks fly.Aidan never thought his visit to Ireland’s west coast would result in meeting a redheaded firecracker with a bewitching smile and pixie-like laughter. But obviously God knew better. And his quest to find his kin brings him into the warm embrace of this loud and loving family has helped heal his heart and gives hope that his future might be different to what he’d imagined. Until a secret from the past threatens everything he holds dear… Can these two opposites find a future even though their lives are worlds apart? And just what role does the Fairall legacy have to play in matters of the heart? Buy Now Buy Amazon Buy other retailers Pinterest-An Irish Kiss Aisling Fairall has a big personality and a big heart. But lately she's been feeling a little lost and wondering what to do with her life. Until a mysterious uninvited guest at a family wedding helps her see that maybe she's not quite on her own, after all. Andrew Scott is used to crushed dreams, which is why he's here at a fancy hotel in west Ireland on the anniversary of what should've been his honeymoon. He's trying to pick up the pieces of his life when an unexpected encounter with a sassy redhead makes his heart beat faster again. Can these two overcome complications galore and find hope and a future again? Join Ash and Andy as they discover God may just have good plans beyond what they'd imagined, in this sweet romance filled with banter, Irish pop music references, and a lively Irish family and their gorgeous castle by the sea. Coming September 3, 2026 Preorder Amazon Preorder other retailers Stay tuned for book 3, coming St Patrick's Day, 2027 Inspiration for An Irish Kiss from my travels to Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland 1/1 Find out behind the scenes details and read about Colin Fairall here Buy on Amazon / Available in KU She wants to find a way to live again; he wants to close a deal and move on. Until sparks fly and these opposites attract in this contemporary romance filled with heart and humour. For Kara Browne, hiding out in Eden Cove provides a chance to heal after her life fell apart. Now, without a family or career, she juggles jobs while trying to find her feet again, thankful for this tiny community that has taken her to their heart. When a handsome Irishman appears in Eden Cove with his plans to take over the local luxury hotel where she works, his obvious wealth combined with a series of unfortunate events convince her that they’re worlds apart. Which they soon will be, seeing she’s already booked her ticket to the other side of the planet. For Colin Fairall, his time in Eden Cove was supposed to be about closing a deal on a hotel to add to his family’s portfolio. He didn’t expect to become intrigued by a snarky barista who moonlights as a hotel cleaner and a barmaid, who obviously doesn’t care about his money or connections. He recognizes that she’s been bruised by life and wants to help her smile again. But despite shared faith and a fondness for 80s music trivia, Kara has plans for a fresh start on the other side of the world – unless he can convince her to trust him with her heart… The Lost Daughter’s Irishman contains heart-wrenching poignancy and laugh-out-loud moments in this opposites attract Christian contemporary short novel from bestselling author Carolyn Miller.

  • Midnight's Budding Morrow | carolynmillerauthor

    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

  • Updates | carolynmillerauthor

    Stay up to date with Carolyn Miller and her contests, promotions, blog posts, podcasts, interviews NEWS, BLOG POSTS & INTERVIEWS News: Feb 25 Only You Can Love Me buy now Apr 24 Muskoka Miracle releases. Preorder now Jul 25 Plays By The Book releases. Preorder now Sept 15 An Irish Kiss releases. 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

  • Muskoka Blue chapter 32 1/2 | carolynmillerauthor

    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

  • Bonus + | carolynmillerauthor

    Find out some more of the interesting information including a Trip to Bath and the Independence Islands series INTERESTING INFORMATION ^ 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

  • Contemporary - Muskoka Romance series | carolynmillerauthor

    A Christian contemporary small town romance series based on the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada 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 Antonia 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. He's too smart, too good, too everything for her. 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. And even if they did, her coolness means he's never sure how she feels about him. How can he persuade Toni 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 Now Available Jackie O’Halloran never expected her actions at a friend’s wedding in Muskoka to go viral. 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 during the busyness of the holiday season. Meet some new friends and catch up with some Muskoka favorites, and discover romance in the holiday season in this collection of bite-sized 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. Now Available Buy Amazon Buy other retailers Sarah Walton might now be living out her dreams with her gorgeous husband and writing and recording music and touring with a globally famous Christian music group, but time spent in Muskoka is a slice of paradise, the perfect escape from that crazy busy world. She has so much to be thankful for... except there's just one thing. Dan Walton knows he is blessed, but can't stop a niggling desire for something to change. Is it wrong to want more? Or should he just let go of his secret wish--one he can't share with his wife? When tragedy strikes, the lessons learned in Muskoka several years ago are put to the test again, as the struggle to trust God proves only too real, putting strain on a relationship already tested by busyness and health challenges. Then, when family circumstances lead to a separation on the opposite side of the world, the depth of their love for God and each other forces them to face the fire once more. God can do miracles anywhere, but there's always been something special about Muskoka... Buy Amazon Buy Other Retailers Click the images to see travel inspiration for the Muskoka romance series To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Muskoka Blue playlist on Spotify Note Muskoka Blue Pinterest board Find out about Naioth Children's Home

  • Miss Serena's Secret | carolynmillerauthor

    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 of the book BUY NOW: Amazon Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christianbook GooglePlay Kobo Koorong Click here to access the Reader's Guide & more First published: JULY, 2018 Publisher: Kregel Publications More reviews

  • About + | carolynmillerauthor

    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

  • Dawn's Untrodden Green | carolynmillerauthor

    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

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