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

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

The Dishonorable Miss Delancey ~ Discussion Guide & more Click to read an excerpt from the book Buy Now Click here to 'see' the house in Brighton's Royal Crescent, which was used as Clara's home, and still holds traces of its Regency era build by the (unlucky) 1800s merchant and developer JB Otto. No. 10 Royal Crescent Discussion Guide Which character in this novel do you identify with the most? Why? In the novel, Clara is shown to have changed substantially from when the reader first meets her in The Elusive Miss Ellison. Do you find her story sympathetic? Have you ever had a situation where your opinion of another person has been challenged? What caused such a change? Learning to trust is an important theme in this novel. What instances of trust (or lack thereof) did you find? Clara 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 Clara one piece of advice, what would it be? What advice would you give Benjamin? In what ways do Clara and Benjamin 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 Marine Pavilion in Brighton. 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 subplot concerning Benjamin’s sister and the Viscount Featherington? What do you think happens next? Download Discussion Questions The Dishonorable Miss Delancey is set (mostly) in Brighton, which was the summer getaway for the Prince Regent. Check out the pics from my visit to Brighton in 2015, with images of the Marine Pavilion, the church of St Nicholas, surrounding houses, and the pebbly beach, all of which are mentioned in this novel. The Marine Pavilion, Brighton The Marine Pavilion was the Prince Regent's summer home in Brighton, on England's south coast. A magnificent building that underwent many renovations, and remains a wondrous site to visit The church of St Nicholas Long regarded as one of Brighton's oldest buildings, this church dates back to medieval times - and plays a role in The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey Close up of St Nicholas church St Nicholas church has a number of shells lining its exterior walls - a nod to its close ties to the fishing community it has served for hundreds of years The Regency Tavern The Prince Regent had a major impact upon Brighton - his moniker is everywhere Regency-type houses in Brighton There are many terraced style houses lining the hilly streets of Brighton Fish & chips by the sea The pebbly beaches of Brighton are very different to the soft sand of Australian beaches. Old boats in Brighton Brighton pier wasn't built until 1899, but Brighton was always a popular place for amusement - and for fishing Click here to check out reviews for The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey Did you know that m any noble families (that is, those ranked a Baron or higher) hold more than one name: the family name, often used by the children e.g. Miss DeLancey, and the name attached to the title e.g. Lord and Lady Winpoole. The eldest son of an Earl, Marquess or Duke usually had another title as well, which tended to be an honorary, unused title belonging to his father. This means the Marquess of Exeter's son would be known as a Viscount - just to add to the fun factor (or confusion!) Do you like Pinterest? Follow my board filled with some inspirations behind 'The Dishonorable Miss Delancey,' including shots from within The Marine Pavilion, rugged sailor types, gorgeous old maps of Brighton in the 1800s, and more. The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey Want to read more clean, inspiring historical fiction? Check out the Inspirational Historical Fiction Index - & an interview with me!

WINNING MISS WINTHROP ~ Book 1 in the Regency Brides: Promise of Hope series Catherine Winthrop is almost at her last prayers, rejected years ago by the man who stole her heart. When tragedy brings him back into her life, she must suffer further grief in silence, amid her family's pain and hostility, which eventually sends her to seek solace in Bath. Jonathan Carlew might be wealthy, but the mystery surrounding his birth has shadowed his life, bringing fresh challenges as he takes on the Barony. Caught between appeasing the Winthrop family's concerns and doing what he could to salvage their failing estate, he must also weigh the echoes of the past with the demands of his new responsibilities. Two hearts must decide whether present speculation will condemn them to the dust of their memories, or if the whispers of forgiveness can provide freedom for the future. Click on the cover to preview a sample of the book Click here to access the Reader's Guide & more BUY NOW: Amazon Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christianbook GooglePlay Kobo Koorong First published: March, 2018 Publisher: Kregel Publications Click to see pictures from 'A Visit to Bath' Praise for Winning Miss Winthrop Also available in German More reviews

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 Silver Teapot Series Bonus Content As a special THANK YOU for buying Not Exactly Mr Darcy , book 1 of The Silver Teapot series, you can download a copy of the map of Hartbury Hall, download phone wallpaper, and download a colouring page of Hartbury Hall as well! Click to download map of Hartbury Hall as a PDF phonewallpaper.pdf Click to download Not Exactly Mr Darcy phone wallpaper Click to download colouring page of Hartbury Hall 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. 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. Stay tuned for Book 2, Not Precisely Mr Knightley, coming in 2026 Click here to see more photographs and behind-the-scenes inspiration for the Jane Austen-inspired The Silver Teapot series

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.

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 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

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.

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

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