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Carrie Turansky

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in Portland, Oregon, The United States

September 28

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Historical Fiction, Romance, Contemporary

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Bestselling Author Carrie Turansky writes inspirational historical and contemporary novels and novellas set in England and the US. She has won the ACFW Carol Award, the Holt Medallion, and the International Digital Award. Readers say her stories are: "Heartwarming and inspiring! I couldn't put it down!" . . . "A touching love story. It captured me from the first page! Rich characters, beautifully written" . . . "My new favorite author!" Visit her website and sign up for her email newsletter at Carrie Turansky.com. Follow Carrie on Facebook and Instagram.
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Average rating: 4.02 · 15,490 ratings · 3,513 reviews · 33 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Governess of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 3,618 ratings — published 2013 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Ocean Too Wide (McAlister Family #1) 4.13 avg rating — 1,861 ratings — published 2019 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Daughter of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #2) 3.96 avg rating — 1,876 ratings — published 2013 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Refuge at Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #3) 4.09 avg rating — 1,169 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Journey Too Far (McAlister Family, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 916 ratings — published 2021 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shine Like the Dawn 4.01 avg rating — 821 ratings — published 2017 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Legacy of Longdale Manor 4.13 avg rating — 748 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Across the Blue 4.18 avg rating — 712 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Token of Love 4.24 avg rating — 490 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Surrendered Hearts (Vermont Blessings, #2) 3.99 avg rating — 476 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Say Yes to the Call of Adventure!

Would you consider yourself a brave person? That’s how I usually think of myself. But sometimes, when I’m invited to do something challenging, I’ve been known to make excuses and try to find a way out. Let me tell you how I learned the importance of saying yes to the call to adventure.A few years ago my husband Scott, who is a pastor and author of parenting books, was invited to speak in Kenya, Read more of this blog post »

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Series by Carrie Turansky

Edwardian Brides (3 books)
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Carrie Turansky (Goodreads Author)

3.90 avg rating — 6,663 ratings

McAlister Family (3 books)
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Carrie Turansky (Goodreads Author)

4.17 avg rating — 2,799 ratings

Vermont Blessings (2 books)
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Carrie Turansky (Goodreads Author)

4.01 avg rating — 607 ratings

Bayside Treasures (3 books)
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Carrie Turansky (Goodreads Author)

4.07 avg rating — 543 ratings

Bayside Treasures (2 books)
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Carrie Turansky (Goodreads Author)

4.07 avg rating — 309 ratings

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Carrie Turansky entered a giveaway Falling Into Us by Denise Hunter (Goodreads Author) 40 copies available, ends on August 10, 2026 Enter to win »
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Carrie Turansky entered a giveaway The Echo of Your Heart (Welcome to Redemption, Alaska) by Heidi McCahan (Goodreads Author) 3 copies available, ends on August 14, 2026 Enter to win »
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Carrie Turansky rated a book it was amazing Shortbread in the Highlands (Suitcase Sisters, #3) by Robin Jones Gunn (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I listened to the audio version of Shortbread in the Highlands and loved the story. I visited Scotland a few years ago, so I felt like I was making a return trip! The journey and relationship of the two main characters was meaningful. I appreciated t ...more
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Carrie Turansky rated a book it was amazing To Love a Lady (Dollar Princess, #1) by Gabrielle Meyer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
wonderful Love Story! The characters and plot captured me from the first page. This is a sweet and romantic story that will keep you turning pages to see what will happen to Clara and Alex. Well written and highly recommended!
Mar 10, 2026 06:31PM · 19 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of To Love a Lady by Gabrielle Meyer. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — To Love a Lady by Gabrielle Meyer <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
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Carrie Turansky rated a book it was amazing To Love a Lady (Dollar Princess, #1) by Gabrielle Meyer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
wonderful Love Story! The characters and plot captured me from the first page. This is a sweet and romantic story that will keep you turning pages to see what will happen to Clara and Alex. Well written and highly recommended!
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Carrie Turansky liked a quote “We know that God is everywhere; but certainly we feel His presence most when His works are on the grandest scale spread before us; and it is in the unclouded night-sky, where His worlds wheel their silent course, that we read clearest His infinitude, His omnipotence, His omnipresence.” Charlotte Brontë
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Carrie Turansky and 9 other people liked Marguerite Gray's review of A Very English Christmas: "What a joy to share in this writing experience with Carrie Turansky and Carole Lehr Johnson. These stories warm the heart. "
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Carrie Turansky and 4 other people liked Carrie Schmidt's review of A Token of Love: "From the moment I began reading A Token of Love, I was drawn into both the historical and the present day timelines of this sweet story. The Foundling Hospital in London provides a compelling setting for both timelines, too, and I loved how Turansky " Read more of this review »
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“Giving your heart away before you are certain of a man's character and commitment is dangerous. You must discern his true intentions or you'll pay a high price.”
― Carrie Turansky, The Governess of Highland Hall

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“Giving your heart away before you are certain of a man’s character and commitment is dangerous. You must discern his true intentions, or you’ll pay a high price.”
― Carrie Turansky, The Governess of Highland Hall

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“Love keeps no record of wrongs . . . It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 CORINTHIANS 13:5,7”
― Carrie Turansky, Where Two Hearts Meet: Tea For Two / Wherever Love Takes Us

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This is the poll for July's Book of the Month - the book with the most votes will be the Group Read, and the book with the second most votes will be the Group Buddy Read.

The Mark of the King by Jocelyn Green

14 votes 43.8%

Playing by Heart by Anne Mateer

5 votes 15.6%

A Table by the Window by Hillary Manton Lodge

A Table by the Window (Two Blue Doors #1) by Hillary Manton Lodge

4 votes 12.5%

The Widow of Larkspur Inn by Lawana Blackwell

The Widow of Larkspur Inn (Gresham Chronicles, #1) by Lawana Blackwell

3 votes 9.4%

The Governess of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky

The Governess of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #1) by Carrie Turansky

3 votes 9.4%

Rules of Murder by Julianna Deering

Rules of Murder (Drew Farthering Mystery #1) by Julianna Deering

2 votes 6.3%

Dead Reckoning by Ronie Kendig

1 vote 3.1%

My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren

My Foolish Heart (Deep Haven, #4) by Susan May Warren

0 votes 0.0%

32 total votes

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“Somehow, we must give him hope and a vision for improving his character," she continued. "He must see the value in it and believe it's a real possibility for him to change and be successful.”
― Carrie Turansky, A Refuge at Highland Hall

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“I know this is difficult, Maggie, but listen to me. There's more to waiting than just biding our time. Our job is to pray and trust the Lord to reveal what's hidden and bring the full truth to light.”
― Carrie Turansky, Shine Like the Dawn

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