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4.6 Stars (462 Ratings)
USA Today bestselling author Jan Thompson writes Christian coastal city and beach town romance with flavors of women’s fiction, Christian romantic suspense with elements of. . .
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4 Stars (289 Ratings)
Carol Maloney Scott is a happy and productive wife, empty nest mom, and wiener dog fanatic. She is a lover of donuts and eye shadow palettes, and is failing every day in her quest. . .
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4.6 Stars (25 Ratings)
Joanne Speirs is an award-winning romance author who grew up on a farm in a small rural community on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. Scouring the school library shelves for. . .
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4.5 Stars (99 Ratings)
Miranda Liasson is a bestselling author who writes about the important relationships in women’s lives. Her heartwarming and humorous romances have won numerous accolades and have. . .
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3.9 Stars (156 Ratings)
Maggie Smith, former psychologist and later CEO of a national art consulting company, lives in Wisconsin and is the host of the weekly podcast Hear Us Roar (available on Apple. . .
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4.3 Stars (330 Ratings)
Martha Conway’s latest novel is The Physician’s Daughter. Her previous novel, The Underground River, was a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice, and her novel Thieving Forest. . .
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4.8 Stars (20 Ratings)
Darlene Corbett views herself as a lifelong learner, a pursuer of excellence, a work-in-progress, and a truth seeker.
Serving others as a licensed psychotherapist has been her. . .
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4.8 Stars (8 Ratings)
Voices in my head. Stories from the heart.
In 2022, Maddie James celebrated her 25th year of publishing romance fiction.
As Maddie James, she writes contemporary romance stories. . .
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4.6 Stars (2709 Ratings)
Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of eleven novels including The Summer of Songbirds and The Peachtree Bluff Series.. . .
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4.6 Stars (552 Ratings)
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis writes contemporary romance and romantic comedies filled with madcap adventures and shenanigans and sexy times. (just. . .
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4 Stars (13 Ratings)
Rita H Rowe is a teacher and author with a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma of Education, and a Masters in Writing. Her journey into writing began as a lifelong dream that she was. . .
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4.2 Stars (228 Ratings)
After a long career working in corporate America, Florence Osmund retired to write novels.
“I strive to craft stories that contain thought-provoking plots, and characters with. . .
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4.6 Stars (77 Ratings)
Welcome to my page. Known as ‘The Queen of Gorgeous Clean Mystery Romance,’ I write sweet and captivating women’s romance fiction novels. My stories are filled with warmth,. . .
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4.5 Stars (241 Ratings)
Hannah Byron is an acclaimed author of historical fiction centered on WWII resistance women. Born in Paris in the mid-1950s to a British mother and a Dutch father, she grew up with. . .
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3.9 Stars (41 Ratings)
Since she was a child, Madison has loved to read and write, using words to express love and feelings.
Having the opportunity to live in many places: the United States, Europe,. . .
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4.5 Stars (8 Ratings)
My romance stories are clean and wholesome, with a touch of comedy.
I’m an Irish-American born in southern California. Since I was a teenager, I desired to be a writer, but life’s. . .
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4.8 Stars (21 Ratings)
Joy Cleveland writes Small Town Contemporary Christian Romance that will warm your heart, feed your soul, and quite possibly tickle ‘your funny bone.’ A product of small town. . .
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4.2 Stars (492 Ratings)
I’m a lover of words. Pursuing this life-long obsession, I attained a BA and MA in English literature and a Bachelor of Journalism.
After travelling the globe for several years. . .
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BECA LEWIS always wanted to be a writer, but there were a few pit stops along the way. She has been a dancer, teacher, stockbroker, financial planner, waitress, artist, web. . .
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4.5 Stars (623 Ratings)
Shail is a women’s fiction author whose heartwarming stories are character driven and embrace the role of family, friendships, and food in our everyday lives. Readers have. . .
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USA Today bestselling author Jan Thompson writes Christian coastal city and beach town romance with flavors of women’s fiction, Christian romantic suspense with elements of mystery, and inspirational near-future technothrillers with threads of sweet Christian romance. Jan’s books are for readers who enjoy stories of faith, family, and friends.
Raised on a tropical island in the Eastern Hemisphere, Jan now lives and writes in the Western Hemisphere. Her international background gives her a unique multicultural and multiracial perspective to her novels and books. The island has never left her, and she reminisces about beach life in her beach romance novels.
When Jan is not busy writing small-town stories, she writes big-city romantic suspense and international technothrillers, a nod to her previous career in computer science. She weaves technology with human interests, reflecting the current and future digital world. And romance. There’s always romance.
Beyond the printed page, Jan is a wife, mother, family scribe, avid reader, occasional artist, erstwhile pianist, and chief of staff to the family cat.
Jan’s life verse is John 3:16.
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
Sign up for Jan’s book news mailing list: JanThompson.com/newsletter
Visit her author website: JanThompson.com
Carol Maloney Scott is a happy and productive wife, empty nest mom, and wiener dog fanatic. She is a lover of donuts and eye shadow palettes, and is failing every day in her quest to become a morning person. She is a career coach, author and speaker, and loves to use her gifts to create happiness for others. Her stories are hilarious and romantic, with a touch of real life drama, and her non-fiction is fun, actionable, and results-oriented.
Join her on “The Edge” for giveaways, cover reveals, excerpts, contests and members-only content at www.carolmaloneyscott.com/, and at www.careerhappinessmap.com to learn about her transformation career coaching programs and download your free career guide.
Joanne Speirs is an award-winning romance author who grew up on a farm in a small rural community on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. Scouring the school library shelves for Sweet Valley High novels and sneaking a read of her mum’s Mills & Boon books became a favourite pastime in her teens and fuelled her passion for reading and writing romance.
She lives in Adelaide with her two grown sons, husband and border collie named Zeb. When not writing, she works as an editor, specialising in editing manuscripts for other romance authors.
Her debut, Second Chance Love in Point Perry, was runner-up in the prestigious Romance Writers of Australia Valerie Parv Award in 2019 and was longlisted for the Romance Writers of Australia Emerald Award in 2020.
Voted: Favourite Debut Romance Author 2023 (Australia Romance Readers Assoc—ARRA)
Finalist in the Romance Writers of NZ Koru Award 2024 for Best Long Romance and Best First Book
Miranda Liasson is a bestselling author who writes about the important relationships in women’s lives. Her heartwarming and humorous romances have won numerous accolades and have been praised by Entertainment Weekly for the way she “deals with so much of what makes life hard . . . without ever losing the warmth and heart that characterize her writing.”
A proud native of Northeast Ohio, she lives in a neighborhood of old homes that serve as inspiration for her books.
Miranda loves to hear from readers!
MirandaLiasson.com
Facebook.com/MirandaLiassonAuthor
Instagram @mirandaliasson
Twitter @MirandaLiasson
For information about new releases and sales, please sign up for her newsletter at http://www.mirandaliasson.com/#mailing-list.
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Maggie Smith, former psychologist and later CEO of a national art consulting company, lives in Wisconsin and is the host of the weekly podcast Hear Us Roar (available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify) where she interviews debut women’s fiction authors about their novel and their path to publication. Her short story, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, appeared in the 2018 anthology False Faces and she’s a regular monthly blogger for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. A board member of the Chicago Writer’s Association, she serves as Managing Editor of their on-line literary publication The Write City E-Zine.
Martha Conway’s latest novel is The Physician’s Daughter. Her previous novel, The Underground River, was a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice, and her novel Thieving Forest won the the North American Book Award for Best Historical Fiction. Her short fiction has appeared in the Iowa Review, The Quarterly, Carolina Quarterly, Massachusetts Review, Folio, and other journals. Martha teaches creative writing at Stanford University’s Continuing Studies Program, and is a recipient of a California Arts Council fellowship for creative writing.
Darlene Corbett views herself as a lifelong learner, a pursuer of excellence, a work-in-progress, and a truth seeker.
Serving others as a licensed psychotherapist has been her primary professional position for over thirty years.
Now, she includes Author/Writer and Speaker.
Her wealth of experience in human behavior prompted Darlene to write her ideas on paper, which set the stage for her book, “Stop Depriving The World of You,” published by Sound Wisdom in 2018.
Darlene wrote her first novel, Visible, a women’s fiction about second chances, published by WordCrafts Press in the spring of 2024, and plans on writing two more books in this series.
And right now?
She’s finishing a contemporary romance, the first in another series.
Besides being an avid reader, Darlene loves animals, especially dogs, which you’ll see in her novel. Also, she treasures learning another language, yoga, fitness, traveling, and connecting with her inner circle.
She belongs to many organizations, including the ACFW, FHL-CW, and AWSA.
She makes her home in Central Massachusetts with her beloved Shih Tzu and remains excited about the next chapter of her life.
To receive her short story, a magical romance, sign up for her newsletter.
Voices in my head. Stories from the heart.
In 2022, Maddie James celebrated her 25th year of publishing romance fiction.
As Maddie James, she writes contemporary romance stories set in small towns and on American western ranches.
While Maddie dabbles with cowboys and small town happily-ever-afters, Madeleine Jaimes, her women’s fiction pen name, explores the real-life, complicated relationships of women, men, and families, and tackles those problems through story. She also writes gritty, steamy, and deadly mainstream romantic suspense as M.L. Jameson.
Maddie and pen names have published nearly 80 romance titles worldwide, and in a variety of formats (ebook, print, audiobook, and translations). Affaire de Coeur says, “James shows a special talent for traditional romance,” and RT Book Reviews claims, “James deftly combines romance and suspense, so hop on for an exhilarating ride.”
Madeleine Jaimes is the women’s fiction pen name for bestselling contemporary romance author Maddie James.
While Maddie dabbles with cowboys and small town happily-ever-afters, Madeleine explores the real-life, complicated relationships of women, their friends, and their families. Madeleine’s Tuckaway Bay series launches in 2024 with the first book Beach Therapy.
Writing as M.L. Jameson, she pens gritty, steamy, and deadly romantic suspense.
Maddie James and pen names have published over 70 romance titles worldwide, and in a variety of formats (ebook, print, audiobook, and more). Affaire de Coeur says, “James shows a special talent for traditional romance,” and RT Book Reviews claims, “James deftly combines romance and suspense, so hop on for an exhilarating ride.”
Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of eleven novels including The Summer of Songbirds and The Peachtree Bluff Series. Many of her books have been optioned or are in development for television and film and have received numerous accolades, including Good Morning America’s Buzz Pick, Southern Living’s Most Anticipated Reads, Katie Couric’s Featured Books, and Joanna Garcia Swisher’s The Happy Place Read. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize.
A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s school of journalism, her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including Southern Living, Parade, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, and many more. She also holds a master’s in English, with a concentration in multicultural and transnational literature.
Kristy is the cocreator and cohost of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction with fellow New York Times Bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, and Patti Callahan Henry. She is also the co-founder of the interiors site Design Chic, with her mom, Beth Woodson.
She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband, son, and dog, Salt, where she is (always!) working on her next novel.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis writes contemporary romance and romantic comedies filled with madcap adventures and shenanigans and sexy times. (just don’t tell her mom). She’s sold 20 million plus copies worldwide to date and lives with her family in a small mountain town near Lake Tahoe full of quirky characters (Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is mostly coincidental).
Facebook @JillShalvis
Instagram @Jillshalvis
Rita H Rowe is a teacher and author with a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma of Education, and a Masters in Writing. Her journey into writing began as a lifelong dream that she was finally able to pursue at the age of forty-seven, resulting in her first novel, Never the Moon. Rita pours her heart and soul into her writing, incorporating her personal experiences with love, romance, hurt, and abuse. To Rita, writing is both a form of therapy and a way to connect with like-minded readers on a deeper level. As an author, Rita hopes to be remembered as someone who created worlds that readers could lose themselves in, even just for a little while. When she isn’t writing, Rita enjoys playing pool, painting, going on motorbike rides, and spending time with her children and mother.
After a long career working in corporate America, Florence Osmund retired to write novels.
“I strive to craft stories that contain thought-provoking plots, and characters with depth and complexity–particularly ones that challenge readers to survey their own values,” Osmund states.
As an author who likes to help new and aspiring writers get started, Florence wrote a book titled “How to Write, Publish, and Promote a Novel.” Her website also offers substantial advice on crafting stories, getting self-published, promoting books, and more.
Osmund currently resides on a serene lake in northern Illinois where she is working on her next novel.
Website: http://www.florenceosmund.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlorenceOsmundBooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlorenceOsmund
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/florenceosmund
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8800692-florence-osmund
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FLORENCE OSMUND’S BOOKS:
THE RING
Author Florence Osmund has crafted a compelling and emotive work of fiction with plenty of clever twists, intense pacing, and realistic dramatic scene-play to offer its readers. One of the features which I found particularly impressive about this piece was the realism that Osmund brings to her characters in their speech and thought presentation, as well as the descriptive details that underpin the choices they make and what they’re going through. The unraveling plot of the tale itself is exciting and intriguing, but so are Jessivel and Paige as women in their own right, which makes the reading experience feel all the more atmospheric. The dialogue was also highly effective, serving to display the unique traits of the characters whilst moving the plot forward in a natural way. Overall, I would highly recommend The Ring to fans of tense emotional dramas, cinematic and emotive writing styles, and for readers of accomplished literary fiction everywhere.
–Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
NINETEEN HUNDRED DAYS
This story was compelling for a number of reasons. Florence Osmund has done an amazing job of building the scenarios that rushed through this young boy’s head and getting the reader to become invested in the two characters and, more importantly, in their survival. This story pulls at the heartstrings but it is very much character-driven as the author allows us into the center of the dilemmas faced by Ben as he seeks to be the “adult” in the situation.
–Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
THEY CALLED ME MARGARET
An enjoyable read for those lazy summer afternoons and low-key winter nights. The chapters fly by as the plots are followed to the final, unusual reveal.
–Windy City Reviews
LIVING WITH MARKUS
I loved LIVING WITH MARKUS. The characters, even the young boys, are complicated and believable, and the plot’s complexity allows the reader to see the characters from a myriad of angles.
–Windy City Reviews
REGARDING ANNA is an intelligent read, with a lot of heart and a dose of humor. Osmund is a master at weaving complicated, unexpected plot developments and twists and turns that readers just don’t see coming.
–Barbara J. Dzikowski, Amazon Reviewer
RED CLOVER is a beautiful moving story that gently absorbs you into the lives of the characters.
–Charlotte Foreman, BestChickLit.com
DAUGHTERS. Civil rights, gender roles, and political postures are carefully, realistically, and sensitively present in this story.
–Pens and Needles
THE COACH HOUSE is a superbly written book that will leave the reader thinking about relationships, adversity, independence and growth, and prejudices.
–Mary Crocco, Book Reviewer
Welcome to my page. Known as ‘The Queen of Gorgeous Clean Mystery Romance,’ I write sweet and captivating women’s romance fiction novels. My stories are filled with warmth, excitement, and memorable characters, as they navigate the joys and challenges of family and friendship.
I aim to bring my readers uplifting romantic reads and feel-good fiction that fill their hearts with love and emotion. You’ll discover strong, inspiring female role models and the men who cherish them, along with the powerful bonds of family and friendship, second chances, and later-in-life romances.
I love hearing from my readers. You can connect with me at my website and follow me here for updates on my latest releases!
Hannah Byron is an acclaimed author of historical fiction centered on WWII resistance women. Born in Paris in the mid-1950s to a British mother and a Dutch father, she grew up with strong ties to France, the UK, and Holland, which continue to inspire her work. Most of her novels are set in Western Europe, where history and culture run deep.
After decades of balancing life as a mother, university professor, and translator, Hannah is now a full-time author. She writes passionate novels about resistance and romance set in the 20th century—topics close to her heart. Readers often describe Byron’s work as gripping, deeply emotional, and impossible to put down.
Since she was a child, Madison has loved to read and write, using words to express love and feelings.
Having the opportunity to live in many places: the United States, Europe, South America, she’s been able to appreciate many different cultures. However, one thing she feels universally binds us is our love for books. A good book is timeless, borderless, and has the power to connect strangers.
While balancing work, family life, and many other responsibilities, Madison decided to finally embrace her passion for writing. Her debut novel, “When the Fairytale Crumbled,” is a heartfelt story of love, resilience, and overcoming many challenges, packed with lots of twists and thrills.
This novel is close to Madison’s heart because, like Emily, we all face difficult situations. However, with the love of our partners, family, and, above all, discovering our own inner strength, we can all be the heroes of our own stories.
Madison’s blessed to share her life with her loving husband, two teenage children, and two naughty cats, who, let’s face it, rule the house. Don’t believe her? Check her Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Join Madison on her journey as she continues to craft stories that touch people’s hearts.
My romance stories are clean and wholesome, with a touch of comedy.
I’m an Irish-American born in southern California. Since I was a teenager, I desired to be a writer, but life’s journey led me in a different direction. I became happily married, raised two sons, gained a daughter-in-law, and received a very precious grandson. Now I’m fulfilling my dream by writing romance stories.
Joy Cleveland writes Small Town Contemporary Christian Romance that will warm your heart, feed your soul, and quite possibly tickle ‘your funny bone.’ A product of small town living, Joy creates characters that feel like family and places that feel like home. Currently, she calls Iowa home. When she’s not tapping computer keys, she’s playing with grandkids, mowing, or chasing her dog. A lover of words, she’s published short stories, plays for children, and quirky newsletters. “To Call My Own’ is her first novel.
I’m a lover of words. Pursuing this life-long obsession, I attained a BA and MA in English literature and a Bachelor of Journalism.
After travelling the globe for several years working in mostly writing related jobs, I decided the time had come to focus exclusively on my true love – novel writing. My upcoming novel, Hold My Girl, about an IVF egg switch, released in early 2023 in Canada and the UK and is available for pre-order now in the US.
My first series, A New Start, is a collection of five standalone novels. The books follow the journey of four friends, all imperfect people making imperfect choices. They hit roadblocks. They have breakthroughs. They live life.
Go in order or scroll through the books to choose the one that most appeals to you. Click to Buy Now or download a free sample and get started today!
You can also copy and paste the link below to get a free copy of my novella, Before I Knew You. It follows the story of Joanna, a woman struggling to fulfill the greatest desire of her heart.
charlenecarr.com/beforeiknewyoufree
BECA LEWIS always wanted to be a writer, but there were a few pit stops along the way. She has been a dancer, teacher, stockbroker, financial planner, waitress, artist, web designer, headhunter (the civilized kind), and diamond broker, to name a few. All this while trying to be a decent mother to three kids, a stepmother to five more, and a grandmother to the five grown-up, best-looking grandchildren in the world. All these experiences are the perfect fodder for book writing!
Beca’s fiction explores stories around the concepts of other dimensions, love that transcends time and space, and the power of community, ensuring that good always triumphs over evil.
Beca’s non-fiction Shift Series covers the system she developed and has coached for over thirty years. At this point, she will claim there is no time, so she doesn’t have to think about age. She’ll show you why you don’t have to either in this practical and inspirational series.
Shail is a women’s fiction author whose heartwarming stories are character driven and embrace the role of family, friendships, and food in our everyday lives. Readers have described her books as feel-good reads with characters you’d want as friends and food you’d like to eat.
She was born in India, raised in beautiful Upstate NY, and is now settled in Northern California with her husband and three children. When she’s not lost in books, she loves spending time with her family, volunteering, cooking, tackling the occasional DIY project, and obsessing over her vegetable garden.
You can find her online at
www.shailrajan.com
On Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @shailrajanauthor
To stay up to date on her books, sign up for her newsletter at: https://www.shailrajan.com/