Kimberly Keagan
At the age of thirteen, Kimberly Keagan discovered romance novels. Whenever possible, she ignored her chores in favor of a book she couldn't put down. In time, she earned a degree in accounting and enjoyed a brief career in investor relations, writing financial reports and press releases—terrific jobs, but not very romantic. By God's grace, she married her own handsome hero and raised two wonderful children. Now, she is following her long-held dream of penning historical romance. Her debut novel releases in 2025.
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Kerk Murray
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If you're a fan of sweet, clean and wholesome, swoonworthy romance stories that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired, then his novels are a must-read.
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Joy Avery Melville
Joy Avery Melville’s heart’s desire is to be the author God has called her to be by sharing Him with readers in such a way they long to have a deeply committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord.
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Fully intending to write Historical Romance—had in fact— she didn’t want to deviate from that. God had different plans for that ‘call’ He’d made on her life back in 1967. A mere eighth grader at the time, she had no clue about the topics she’d be drawn to write about.
Surrendering to the genre God placed on her heart has given Joy new insight into the hearts and lives of those who too often hurt in silence.
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Thomas Tarasios
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Jennifer Mistmorgan
Australian author Jennifer Mistmorgan sometimes feels like she was born in the wrong era. So she writes romantic historical fiction set in the 1940s, against the backdrop of WWII and its aftermath. Her romances are always sweet but sometimes gritty, infused with hard-core historical research, gentle faith and foodish flair. She lives in Canberra with her family and a wonky-eared West Highland terrier.
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Lara Silverman
Lara Silverman is a Christian author, lawyer, jazz singer, actress, and host of the Singing Through Fire podcast. She holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.A. in both Economics and Political Science from UC Berkeley. Before falling seriously ill in 2018, Lara worked for two federal judges and practiced high stakes litigation for three years at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, where she specialized in intellectual property, antitrust, and contract cases of all kinds.
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In 2023, Lara co-founded The Silverman Show—a multifaceted comedy, music, and theology show—and released her debut jazz/pop album as her own music producer in February 2024. In September 2024, she debuted as Mrs. Serious in her solo Armenian comedy show online, amassing -
Kelsey Lasher
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Jennifer Hallmark
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Lynn U. Watson
Award-winning author, Lynn U. Watson is the great-great-granddaughter of a baron from Southwest Germany. From stories whispered down generations to the vibrant threads of her own life, Lynn's journey is a testament to creativity and compassion. Nurtured by her grandmother's love of needlework, Lynn built a thriving custom clothing business, and with her husband, Steve, they created The Lynn'n Butterfly Collection (cross-stitch designs). In 2007, Lynn became a certified reflexologist, opening Footsteps in Eden, a haven where she uses touch therapy and prayer to relax her clients. She combines her passions and heritage Stepping through Time Stitching Stories of Faith. Lynn, Steve, and their feline overlord, Jasmine, call Bartlett, Tennessee h
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Denise M. Colby
Denise M. Colby loves history and constantly finds herself contemplating how it was to live in the 1800’s. She treasures the written word and the messages that can be conveyed when certain words are strung together. An avid journal writer, she usually can be found with a pen and notepad whenever she’s reading God’s word.
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Born and raised in Northern California, Denise moved to Southern California for college and to dance in the parades at Disneyland and never left. She loves to read, watch movies with her family, sing 80’s and musical songs, tap dance, and spend date nights with her husband at ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’.
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DiAnn Mills
DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who invites her readers to step into stories where suspense meets adventure and romance warms the heart. Known for crafting unforgettable characters tangled in unpredictable plots, DiAnn believes every breath we take unfolds a story waiting to be told—so why not make it thrilling?
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Her novels have consistently landed on bestseller lists including CBA, ECPA, and Publishers Weekly, and have won prestigious awards such as the Christy, Selah, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol awards.
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Susanne Dunlap
Susanne Dunlap is the author of more than a dozen historical novels for adults and teens. Susanne grew up in Buffalo, New York and has lived in London, Brooklyn, Northampton, MA, and now Biddeford, ME. Her love of historical fiction arose partly from her PhD research at Yale.
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Karen Witemeyer
For those who love to smile as they read, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. Voted #1 Readers' Favorite Christian Historical Author in 2023 by Family Fiction Magazine, Karen is a multiple award-winning author and a firm believer in the power of happy endings. She is an avid cross-stitcher, tea drinker, and family board game player who makes her home in Abilene, TX with her heroic husband who vanquishes laundry dragons and dirty dish villains whenever she's on deadline.
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Erica Vetsch
Best-selling, award-winning author of The Debutante’s Code, first in the Thorndike & Swann Regency Mystery Series, Erica Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum. You can connect with her at her website, www.ericavetsch.com where you can learn about her books and sign up for her newsletter, and you can find her online at https://www.facebook.com/groups/inspi... where she spends way too much time!
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Darlene Panzera
DARLENE PANZERA writes both sweet contemporary and Christian historical romance. Her career launched with THE BET, a novella included in NYT bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s FAMILY AFFAIR. Other titles include: THE CUPCAKE DIARIES and MONTANA HEARTS book series, and THE GROOM SHE THOUGHT SHE’D LEFT BEHIND (part of The Runaway Brides Collection), which was a 2020 ACFW Carol Award Winner. Darlene is a member of ACFW, Cascade Christian Writers, and Faith, Hope, Love. When not writing, she loves teaching at conferences and www.aspiringwriteracademy.com, camping and hiking with her family, and feeding her horse carrots.
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Bethany Turner
Bethany Turner has been writing since the second grade, when she won her first writing award for explaining why, if she could have lunch with any person throughout history, she would choose John Stamos. She stands by this decision. Bethany now writes pop culture–infused rom-coms for a new generation of readers who crave fiction that tackles the thorny issues of life with humor and insight. She lives in Southwest Colorado with her husband, whom she met in the nineties in a chat room called Disco Inferno. As sketchy as it sounds, it worked out pretty well in this case, and they are now the proud parents of two grown sons. Connect with Bethany at seebethanywrite.com or across social media @seebethanywrite, where she clings to the eternal dream
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Jennifer Hallmark
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Pepper Basham
Pepper D Basham has been telling tales ever since she was a little girl. When her grandmother called her a “writer” at the age of ten, Pepper took it as gospel and has enjoyed various types of writing styles ever since. A native of the Blue Ridge Mountains, mom of five, speech-language pathologist, and lover of chocolate, Pepper enjoys sprinkling her native Appalachian culture into her fiction wherever she can. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC, where she works with kids who have special needs, searches for unique hats, and plots new ways to annoy her wonderful friends at her writing blog, The Writer’s Alley.
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Kelsey Lasher
Kelsey Lasher is the author of "Where Our Stories Leave Us" and "When Dormant Daffodils Bloom." Her work has been featured in various publications such as coffeeandcrumbs.net, glowliveaslight.com, Be Still Magazine, and The MOPS Magazine. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of Colorado Denver, a document that is now collecting dust behind her kid’s baby books. She lives in her home state of Colorado with her very favorite humans- her husband and three young children. Kelsey is passionate about a lot of things namely her faith, family, friends, books, flowers, and the perfect glass of unsweet iced tea. She loves encouraging others through writing and speaking. Learn more at kelseylasherauthor.com and look for her nex
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Heather Norman Smith
Heather Norman Smith is an author of inspirational Southern Fiction set in her home state of North Carolina. Her goal is to entertain and encourage readers, and illuminate the redemptive love of God, through stories with charming settings and memorable characters that make you feel right at home. She lives just outside Winston-Salem, NC with her husband, their four children, and several pets. Along with writing novels and spending time with her family, Heather also enjoys writing devotions and singing about Jesus.
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Paullett Golden
Celebrated for her complex characters, realistic conflicts, and sensual portrayal of love, Paullett Golden writes historical romance for intellectuals. Her novels, set primarily in Georgian England, challenge the genre's norm by starring characters loved for their imperfections and idiosyncrasies. The writing aims for historical immersion into the social mores and nuances of Georgian England. Her plots explore human psyche, mental and physical trauma, and personal convictions. Her stories show love overcoming adversity. Whatever our self-doubts, love will out.
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Cara Devlin
Cara is an author, reader, and history lover. She reads and writes across genres, but her heart is reserved for romantic historical fiction and mystery. Her Bow Street Duchess books are fast-paced historical mysteries featuring a slow-burn romance taking place in Regency London. The series begins with Murder at the Seven Dials. Cara lives in rural New England with her family, where she is at work on her next series, the Spencer & Reid Mysteries.
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Angela E. Johnson
Angela Johnson has a love of literature and all things Regency. Traveling and reading are favorite past times and help her form ideas for writing. Angela despises the snow when it is on the road, but loves snow when it falls romantically in the perfect scene for characters to fall in love. Be sure to follow Angela on BookBub for the latest releases and sales. https://tinyurl.com/5n6rkytm
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K. Lyn Smith
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K. Lyn Smith’s heart resides in Birmingham, Alabama, where she writes sweet historical romance about ordinary people finding extraordinary love. Her debut novel, The Astronomer’s Obsession, was a finalist for the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, and many of her other titles have been shortlisted for honours such as the American Writing Award, the Carolyn Reader’s Choice Award, the HOLT Medallion and the Maggie Award.
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Vanessa Lind
Vanessa Lind loves writing about strong women from the past, especially the ones who’ve got a secret or two. She enjoys heartfelt stories that keep readers turning pages with characters that aren’t easily forgotten.
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Vanessa grew up in Illinois but has since migrated to the Pacific Northwest, where she lives near a town rich in history (and breweries). She has a serious book-buying problem, never turns down a cup of tea, and gets her best ideas while walking her boxer dog. Her goal in life, besides writing unforgettable books, is to be a good ancestor. -
Madison Love
Best Selling, Award Winning Author, Madison Love enjoys writing clean and Christian romances while intertwining humor, faith, and suspense. She has spent most of her life traveling abroad, discovering new places, and meeting wonderful people. She spent twenty years in the military before settling in a rural town outside of Buffalo, New York, where she now lives on a forty-acre farm with her husband, son, and two dogs. Having been afforded the time and opportunity to bring her ideas and stories to life, she seeks to give her readers the ‘happy ever after’ they seek.
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***2024 Global Book Awards Gold Medal Winner in Women's Christian Fiction***
***2024 Global Book Awards Silver Medal Winner in Clean Romance***
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Sophie Leigh Fox
Sophie Leigh Fox is a clean romance writer from the South. She is indie publishing under Mellow & Mayhem, named after her two beloved dogs. Mayhem crossed the rainbow bridge in 2023.
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She is an active member of JASNA, Faith, Hope and Love Christian Writers, and Regency Fiction Writers.
She is a 2021 ACFW Genesis Semifinalist.
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Mindy Killgrove
Mindy Killgrove is the author of the KATE KELLNER TRILOGY, the MISSY LAWRENCE TRILOGY, the KANEDY PRODUCTIONS SERIES, the BUENAVENTURA BEACH MYSTERY SERIES and is the creator of the RILEY ROUNDTREE SOCIAL STORY LEARNING ADVENTURE SERIES.
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In 2013, shortly after its publication, MEET ME AT THE POND, the first book in the Missy Lawrence trilogy, was selected as the Reader's Choice Award winner for "Chick Lit./ Romance" by the Blogger Book Fair group.
Most notably, Killgrove is a professional ghostwriter. She has penned one play, forty-one short stories, and thirty-six novels all while working as a freelance author.
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Felicia Ferguson
As a child, Felicia lived in Kansas, Texas, and Louisiana before her family settled on a horse and cattle farm in Kentucky. For the past ten years, though, she soaked up the Florida sun. But God is moving her once again. This time out of the South and into the mountains of Colorado.
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Felicia achieved master's degrees in Healthcare Administration and Speech-Language Pathology, but has written since childhood and dreamed of authoring books that teach and inspire others. An award-winning fiction and non-fiction freelance writer, she is the past president of the Destin chapter of Word Weavers International and a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association.
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Kelly Mack McCoy
In Robert Frost’s best-known and most-loved poem, The Road Not Taken, two roads diverged before the traveler. The traveler (sojourner) stood and pondered the choice that lay before him. To continue his journey, he was forced to decide whether to travel one or the other. He chose the one less traveled.
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The road less traveled became a metaphor for the narrow road for this sojourner (Kelly Mack McCoy). He chose to take it and remain on that road for the rest of his sojourn through this world.
The inspiration for McCoy's second book, The Sojourner's Road Home, A 40-Day Journey to the Heart of God, came during a dark time for many. The book is a daily reminder that we are all sojourners in this life. Day 20, right in the middle of the 40-day journ -
Jolie Tunnell
Award-winning author Jolie Tunnell brings the past to life in suspenseful historical mysteries. Bringing the flavor of the turn-of-the-century Wild West to the isolated mountain town of Idyllwild and the writhing underbelly of Old San Francisco, her books gallop to the last page.
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A Southern California native, she loves on her sprawling family, forces her freeloading tomcat to cuddle, and can drink her weight in Yorkshire Gold tea.
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Debra L. Butterfield
Debra began her writing career in 2002 as a junior copywriter for Focus on the Family. She began freelance writing in 2006 and freelance editing in 2010.
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In 2014, she joined CrossRiver Media Group, a traditional publishing house, as an editor. In 2019 she became their Editorial Director.
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E.V. Sparrow
*Award winning author for Muldoon's Misfortunes, First Place in General Historical Fiction from The BookFest, in their Fall 2024 contest.
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Sparrow served on missions, worship, and prayer teams as well as in Divorce Care and Single’s Ministry. Her readers encounter God’s unexpected presence through her character’s adventures. E.V. once bought a one-way ticket overseas and stayed for a year, and also spent a weekend hopping a freight train.
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Grace Fox
I'm the author of 15 books including "Names of God: Living Unafraid" and "Names of God: Knowing Peace."
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Janell Goodrich York
Janell Goodrich York is a retired high school guidance counselor. She was born in Indiana, but raised in a small town in Southwest Missouri. Janell loves to travel, especially to beach destinations. She loves to hang out with her family and spoil her two dogs. Janell is a girl mom of three awesome adult daughters and Meme to five “perfect” grandkids. Janell lives in Missouri with her wonderful husband. You can follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/janellgoodri... or Instagram at https://instagram.com/ janellgoodrichyork_author.
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Helen G. Huntley
Helen G. Huntley crafts thrilling tales where action, suspense, magic, and romance collide. Her stories blend historical intrigue, subtle fantasy, and gripping paranormal elements, creating emotionally charged adventures filled with complex relationships and high-stakes drama.
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From the untamed American West to 19th-century cities and galactic revolutions, Helen’s books transport readers to immersive worlds where love and passion shape destinies. Known for meticulous research, compelling characters, and edge-of-your-seat plots, her works are perfect for fans of historical fiction, romance, fantasy, and suspense.
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Marina McLune
Marina has been passionate about music and creative writing since childhood. British-born to Caribbean parents and a solicitor by profession, she left London to move to East Sussex several years ago and is now blessed to live at the foot of the beautiful South Downs National Park, where she enjoys nature and walks with her husband and three grown-up sons.
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Bliss Bennet
Bliss Bennet writes smart, edgy novels for readers who love history as much as they love romance.
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Despite being born and bred in New England, Bliss finds herself fascinated by the history of that country across the pond, particularly the politically-volatile period known as the English Regency. Though she’s visited Britain several times, Bliss continues to make her home in New England, along with her husband and ever-growing piles of research books. -
Jeri Stockdale
JERI STOCKDALE is a Cascade Award-winning author of inspirational contemporary and historical romances, including the Love’s Promises series.
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She has also written several short stories, touching readers with her heartfelt storytelling. Jeri lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family and pets.
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Christina Sinisi
A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Christina Sinisi writes stories about families, both the broken and blessed. Her works include a semi-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest and the American Title IV Contest where she appeared in the top ten in the Romantic Times magazine. Her published books include Christmas Confusion, Sweet Summer, and Christmas on Ocracoke. By day, she is a psychology professor and lives in the LowCountry of South Carolina with her husband, two children and her crazy cat Chessie Mae.
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Carol Schlorff
Carol has always felt like an outsider. She grew up in France and moved back to the US at age 15. After graduating from Penn State, Carol joined the Army in search of adventure, then moved to Chicago for a year. Since then, Carol has lived in Cracow, Poland, where she teaches ESL, organizes English language camps, and writes for her blog on all faith-related topics. Carol enjoys caring for her cat, Tabasco, reading a good murder mystery, and getting terribly nervous while watching football games.
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Heather Norman Smith
Heather Norman Smith is an author of inspirational Southern Fiction set in her home state of North Carolina. Her goal is to entertain and encourage readers, and illuminate the redemptive love of God, through stories with charming settings and memorable characters that make you feel right at home. She lives just outside Winston-Salem, NC with her husband, their four children, and several pets. Along with writing novels and spending time with her family, Heather also enjoys writing devotions and singing about Jesus.
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Sophie Leigh Fox
Sophie Leigh Fox is a clean romance writer from the South. She is indie publishing under Mellow & Mayhem, named after her two beloved dogs. Mayhem crossed the rainbow bridge in 2023.
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She is an active member of JASNA, Faith, Hope and Love Christian Writers, and Regency Fiction Writers.
She is a 2021 ACFW Genesis Semifinalist.
She lives in North Georgia with her husband and three dogs. When she’s not writing (or reading!), she’s out running trails or hiking with her fur kid family.