Carolyn Miller is an Australian author of Christian Regency and Christian contemporary romance Autumn Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #26 Re-Presenting Jane Austen in Other Fiction I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. I've loved Jane Austen ever since the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice opened my eyes to the sparkling wit and social satire that are Jane Austen's hallmarks. Since then I've read all the books numerous times, and tried my hand at creating some Austenesque works, both historical and set in contemporary times. Mission This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Vision This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors.

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

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

Three Creek Ranch Christian romance series set in Canada THREE CREEK RANCH ROMANCE SERIES Welcome to Three Creek Ranch, home of the James family for over a hundred years. Positioned only thirty minutes outside of Calgary, Alberta, and nestled next to the Canadian Rockies, this ranch even boasts its own Western Town Movie Set! In this series of standalone Christian romances, meet the three younger sisters of hockey hunk Franklin James, as they balance family, friendships, work commitments and faith, on their journey to finding romance and real love. The first book in the series is A Cameo for a Cowgirl , and sees Cassie James (whom we first met as Franklin's younger sister in the Northwest Ice book Fire and Ice ) butt heads with arrogant movie star Harrison Woods, in a blend of rom-com and cowgirl ranch fun. In book 2, A Valentine for a Vet , veterinarian Jessie James discovers that Tom Chavez, Franklin's persistent teammate, is interested in more than just her skills with his dog, in a friends-to-more story packed with heart and humor. Book 3, A Dream Date for a Dancer, sees youngest sister Poppy James, a dance teacher, find her way to love. So if you're a fan of relatable characters, sibling dynamics, ranch settings and romance, please come visit the gals at Three Creek Ranch. Now Available Welcome to Three Creek Ranch, home of the James family for over a hundred years, complete with its own Western movie set. Franklin James might be a famous pro hockey player, but just because he's Cassie's older brother doesn't mean she wants to step into the limelight. She's too busy helping her dad run the ranch and managing the ranch's movie set, and negotiating with the giant egos of movie stars like Harrison Woods, who's supposed to be filming the new TV series of As The Heart Draws . And while his TV hero characters might be hugely popular, Harrison's real character seems anything but noble. Cassie is convinced he's hiding something, and that this diva's nice guy moments are just an act. Can she remind him what being a true hero is all about? Pinterest: A Cameo for a Cowgirl He knows this hardworking vet loves his dog, but can she find room in her heart for him, too? Veterinarian Jessie James loves her dog, loves her work, loves her family. She's got a lot on her plate, which means there's no time for a certain dishy teammate of her pro hockey-player brother, despite what others may think. Tom Chavez knows he's in the friend zone, but isn't one to give up too easily, especially when he's concerned that this vet might be working herself into an early grave. So when tragedy strikes the vet practice, he's going to do all he can to show her he's more than just a shoulder to cry on, and that he cares about more than her skills with his dog. This friends-to-more story is packed with heart and humor, and perfect for fans of Mandi Blake and Jessie Gussman. Now Available Now Available Can she ever forgive the man she's long loved to loathe? Poppy James is on the brink of attaining national fame, just like her friend and fellow dancer Bailey Donovan, when a blast from the past leads to a devastating injury. Now, instead of applause and acclaim, she’s tucked away in the confines of Three Creek Ranch, struggling to come to terms with a very different future. Who is she when she can no longer do what always gave her purpose? Jake Guillemette is used to being overshadowed by his NHL-playing younger brother. He’s made peace with that—mostly—after an encounter several years ago showed him that he really shouldn’t try to act like someone he’s not, as that only leads to heartache and regrets. When a job opportunity leads him to start afresh somewhere new, he never thought he’d run into the person who made him second-guess everything, but who ultimately led him to become a better man. Horrified, Poppy is desperate to keep their past a secret, and it takes some time to learn to trust this different version of the man she’s long loved to loathe. Can Jake win her trust and prove he’s changed? And will Poppy learn to trust God with all her future? A second chance, opposites attract Christian romance set on a Canadian ranch in the foothills of the Rockies. See the real ranch inspiration Watch a video of the real ranch Click through to see travel pics that just may make it into some of the scenes of the the series... Read Franklin's story! Buy Now "A delightful, laugh out loud romance!" ~ Susan May Warren, USA Today bestselling author Hannah Wade's heart might've once been touched by a rancher's son, but her real passion has always been sports. Years later, when her sports career is cut short by injury, she jumps at the chance to be one of Calgary's first female sports reporters. Trouble is, some of the old dinosaurs she works with think she's only there to look good, add ratings, and stir controversy among the fiercely loyal hockey fans. She longs to prove herself, so when an opportunity comes along to interview newly traded defenseman Franklin James, she meets him. Or, more accurately, re-meets him. With disastrous effect. Growing up with three sisters means Franklin thought he knew something about women, but nothing had ever prepared him for the sparkling firecracker that is Hannah. And yet her vibrant personality holds a sweetness and soft side, something that draws his interest and protectiveness when an interview goes south. And there's something about her that's vaguely familiar... Can these two overcome prejudice and find a way forward? And what has faith - or the lack of - got to do with anything? Fire and Ice is a second-chance, forbidden romance and the first book in the new Northwest Ice hockey romance series, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series, perfect for fans of Becky Wade, Courtney Walsh, and Susan May Warren.

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

Christian contemporary hockey romance series based on the Original Six teams and cities of the NHL THE ORIGINAL SIX ROMANCE SERIES Romance and sports mingle in this new contemporary romance series set in the cities of the original six teams of the National Hockey League. Visit Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Montreal, New York and Toronto, and meet the men who play with grit and strength as they find romance in this sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series. Anchor 1 THE BREAKUP PROJECT New Year. New Resolution. New Romance? What happens when the best-laid plans break a friendship? As the twin of hockey’s hottest forward, romance-loving Bree Karlsson is used to being ignored, leading to a New Year’s resolution to not date any athlete in her attempt to find Mr. Right. But what happens when the man who might prove to be her personal Mr. Darcy is her brother’s hockey-playing best friend? Mike Vaughan might be happy playing in Boston, but he’d be even happier if Bree could one day see him as more than a good friend. He agrees to help Bree with a special project in the hope she’ll finally see him as something more. But when a misunderstanding ends in a Valentine’s Day disaster, Bree realizes that her breakup project may have broken her friendship with Mike in two. Can she ever redeem her mistake? This friends-to-more romance has plenty of heart, humor, and swoon-worthy kisses in this first book of the Original Six, a sweet, slightly sporty contemporary romance series. NOW AVAILABLE BUY NOW Love on Ice LOVE ON ICE She’s focused on winning gold. He wants to lose the player tag. Can a fake relationship become something real? Aussie short track skater Holly Travers has one goal - make the Vancouver Games, no matter what it takes. She has no time for distractions, even if they come in the handsome form of her best friend’s twin brother. This hockey player may say he’s not a player, but can she trust him? Brent Karlsson has one goal - make his sister’s best friend realize he’s a changed man and she should give him a chance. When a set-up in Hawaii helps these two opposites realize they have more in common than they thought, what happens when he wants to turn their fake relationship into something real? And how can a relationship work when these two elite athletes never see each other and live on opposite sides of the world? Releasing just in time for the 2022 Winter Olympics, Love on Ice is the second book in the Original Six contemporary romance series. NOW AVAILABLE BUY NOW Checked Impressions CHECKED IMPRESSIONS Sparks fly when a hometown hockey hero meets a classy art-loving museum guide hiding a secret... Jai Mullins is used to being the fastest man on ice. Trouble is, his ability to find a genuine woman is tracking at glacial melt levels. He trusts God she’s out there, but is wary of getting trapped by a superfan, when all he wants is someone with whom he can be real. Allie Davis has two great loves: impressionist art and hockey. More specifically, a certain hockey player. But between her shyness and her family, she’s convinced she’ll never meet him, let alone connect with him in a non-embarrassing way. Until she does. And they connect. And romance sparks. But she is hiding a big secret, and he’s about to find that first impressions sometimes need a reality check. Will they learn to trust and find a way forward, or will half-truths lead to further hurt on opposite sides of the country and lonely lives? This Windy City romance has plenty of heart, humor, and swoon-worthy kisses in the third book of the Original Six, a sweet, slightly sporty Christian contemporary romance series NOW AVAILABLE BUY NOW Hearts and Goals HEARTS AND GOALS He’s a goalie with a big heart, while she’s afraid to trust again. Can he learn the language of love to win her heart? After a series of tragedies, Maggie Joly’s dreams have been confined to her work at Montreal’s botanic gardens and caring for her little boy. Besides, wishing for more would simply be selfish, especially when she’s already loved well. But when a surprising workplace encounter sees her in the arms of a handsome sweet-talking stranger, she’s soon forced to reassess whether romance might still be in her future after all. Working in this fairytale-like city is a dream come true for Beau Nash, Montreal’s new goalie. And while he’s excited to explore all his new city offers, he hadn’t counted on meeting a striking brunette with heart-melting eyes, or so quickly bonding with her and her son, even though Maggie’s faith is a little tenuous, and shadows from the past mean she might never really be ready to love again. An incident at the Gardens forces Beau to choose between his dream job and the woman of his dreams, while an accident on the ice invites Maggie’s deepest fears. Perhaps a Pumpkin Ball might help convince them to believe in happily-ever-afters once again. NOW AVAILABLE BUY NOW Big Apple Atonement COVER COMING SOON NOW AVAILABLE BIG APPLE ATONEMENT She’s the saint with a secret. He’s the sinner with a heart of gold. For Emma Moritello, giving abandoned and rejected children a safe home is her life’s purpose, but pressures at work mean her dream may be coming to a close. And just when she thought life couldn’t get more challenging, along comes hockey’s bad boy, keen to make amends. God might want her to love her enemies, but it doesn’t mean she has to like them. Especially this hockey enforcer, who has the nerve to try to stir her heart. TJ Woletsky has never tried to hide his sins—his exploits are tabloid fodder, and hockey teams love to hate him. Including his own. When a trade takes him to New York he’s confronted with the repercussions of his past, and time spent with the unfortunate helps ignite his desire to turn his life around. Until an incident in a nightclub makes everyone question whether this sinner can ever really change. This story of second chances is the fifth book in the Original Six Christian hockey romance series, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series from bestselling author Carolyn Miller. BUY NOW Muskoka Blue MUSKOKA BLUE An ice princess with a broken heart. A pro hockey player with a secret. 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. As their friendship deepens, Sarah comes to appreciate Dan’s patience and kindness yet struggles to let go of the past and embrace the future, while Dan, only too conscious of the personal history he wants to forget, questions the wisdom of pursuing a girl whose heart may never be wholly his – who may soon return to live on the opposite side of the world. 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? Muskoka Blue is the sixth book in the Original Six, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian hockey romance series from bestselling author Carolyn Miller. NOW AVAILABLE BUY NOW Learn more about the Original Six series here The Original Six series: a sweet & swoony, slightly sporty Christian contemporary romance series set in the Original Six hockey team's cities, with plenty of heart & humor, perfect for fans of Becky Wade, Courtney Walsh, Kara Isaac & Susan May Warren.

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

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A day trip to Bath, England, and some of the wonderful places to see and activities to do in this beautiful historic city. A DAY TRIP TO BATH First Stop: Let’s begin by taking a look at the namesake, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Roman Baths . Bath is a city founded by the Romans in the first century AD, named (unsurprisingly!) for the hot springs upon which the Romans built a bathing complex, and the Temple of Sulis Minerva. These ruins are some of the most important Roman remains north of the Alps, with the associated waters considered to hold health-giving properties, which led to it becoming England’s premier Spa town of the Georgian period. The hot waters at Bath contain many minerals which have long been considered beneficial, especially for the ill and the elderly. In Regency times people were encouraged to drink or ‘take the waters’ at the Pump Room , which – surprise! – pumped the water from below and delivered it via a beautiful stone fountain to the willing. Fans of Jane Austen films such as Persuasion and Northanger Abbey may remember seeing scenes set here. As well as being a place to drink to your health, it was also a place where one could promenade, to catch up on the latest gossip, to see and be seen. Today, one can still do the same! Second Stop: Just a few steps away is the magnificent Bath Abbey (look at its amazing front door!) Bath Abbey was founded in the 7th Century as a Benedictine monastery, which owes a lot of its current splendour to major restoration work in the mid-1800s, which means it is a little different to what Catherine and Jon would have seen, but its size and beauty is most apparent. This Grade 1 listed building is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture, and is noted for its breath-taking fan vaulting and stained glass. Definitely worth a visit. (And Aussie friends – see who is commemorated here? Captain Arthur Philip is buried in a village nearby) Third Stop: A walk past the shops and more beautiful 1700s buildings takes us to Queens Square (where I imagine Catherine’s Aunt Drusilla having an abode), and a short distance further along Gay Street brings us to the Jane Austen centre . Here one can learn more about this illustrious author, take a tour and discover fascinating facts about the Regency era, try on Regency attire or have a go at using a quill. You can even take tea with Mr. Darcy! The Jane Austen centre, Bath A portrait of Jane Austen Rules of etiquette A tea caddy - complete with lock! Regency wear, Jane Austen centre Regency wear, Jane Austen centre Bath newspaper clipping, Regency era Quill and ink, Jane Austen centre Tea with Mr Darcy 1/1 Fourth Stop: Next, we need to attend the location for tonight’s masquerade ball – the Upper Assembly Rooms . A walk up Milsom Steet takes us to the Assembly Rooms, where elegant society would assemble and mingle and perhaps engage in matchmaking. These rooms consist of the Ballroom, Octagonal room, tea rooms, and card rooms, and were the site of dances, concerts and lectures, and the site of many dramatic scenes for Austen heroines. I used these elegant 18th Century rooms for a number of pivotal scenes for Miss Winthrop – including a masquerade! Fifth Stop: Not far away is another of the iconic scenes of Bath – the Royal Crescent , a row of 30 terraced houses in a semicircle, and one of the most fabulous examples of Georgian architecture in Britain, and a prestige address with its views over the park opposite. Of course, the Royal Crescent is also famous for THAT scene in the 2007 TV film of Persuasion . Bath is built in the valley of the River Avon , with many steep streets and rows of terraced houses lining the surrounding hills. A walk along the river takes you across the beautiful Pulteney Bridge and up another hill to Sydney Gardens . This is another location mentioned in Austen and Georgette Heyer novels, and a place any true Austen aficionado should visit – and Austen-inspired authors should use. So, of course I had to set several scenes here, especially as the many trees and paths make it perfect for secret rendezvous. Well, today has been a big day, so it must be time to head back to our Bed & Breakfast, and get ready for tonight's Masquerade. Thank you for joining me - I hope you've had a fun visit in beautiful World Heritage-listed Bath! Bath has many iconic settings for those who love their Jane Austen films!

Christian Regency romance inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer NOW AVAILABLE DUSK'S DARKEST SHORES ~ Book 1 in the Regency Wallflowers series How can a meek wallflower help a returning war hero whose dreams are plunged into darkness? Mary Bloomfield has no illusions. Her chances for matrimony have long since passed her by. Still, her circumstances are pleasant enough, especially now that she has found purpose in assisting her father with his medical practice in England's beautiful Lake District. Even without love, it's a peaceful life. That is until Adam Edgerton returns to the sleepy district. This decorated war hero did not arrive home to acclaim and rest, but to a new battle against the repercussions of an insidious disease. Mary's caring nature cannot stand to see someone suffer--but how can she help this man see any brightness in his future when he's plunged into melancholic darkness, his dreams laid waste by his condition? Adam wants no charity, but he's also no coward. If this gentle woman can work hard, how can he do less? Together they struggle to find a way forward for him. Frustration and antipathy slowly develop into friendship and esteem. Then a summer storm atop a mountain peak leads to scandal--and both Mary and Adam must search the depths of their hearts for answers if they hope to find any future path with happiness at its end. BUY NOW: Amazon.com Amazon.com.au Amazon.co.uk Apple Barnes & Noble Book Depository Christian Book Koorong Kobo GooglePlay Check out the pictures from my 2023 visit to the Lake District below. Find out more about the story behind the story here

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