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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: 4.01 · 14,778 ratings · 3,396 reviews · 33 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Governess of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 3,542 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 — 1,791 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 — 1,840 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 — 1,136 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	No Journey Too Far (McAlister Family, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 876 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 — 796 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	Across the Blue 4.18 avg rating — 691 ratings — published 2018 — 8 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 — 667 ratings — published 2023 — 12 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) 3.97 avg rating — 473 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
	A Token of Love 4.24 avg rating — 429 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

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I’m often asked to explain my process for writing a dual-time novel. It’s a challenging journey and stretches me in many ways. First, let me share what I mean by dual-time or split-time. A dual-time novels typically weaves together two narratives, one set in the past and the other in the present or near past. Each storyline has its own arc, characters, and confl

Series by Carrie Turansky

Edwardian Brides (3 books)
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3.90 avg rating — 6,518 ratings

McAlister Family (3 books)
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4.17 avg rating — 2,687 ratings

Vermont Blessings (2 books)
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3.99 avg rating — 597 ratings

Bayside Treasures (3 books)
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4.06 avg rating — 532 ratings

Bayside Treasures (2 books)
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4.07 avg rating — 302 ratings

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Carrie Turansky wrote a new blog post Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop # 19 Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all Read more of this blog post »
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Carrie Turansky entered a giveaway Not Exactly Mr. Darcy (The Silver Teapot #1) by Carolyn Miller (Goodreads Author) 100 copies available, ends on November 24, 2025 Enter to win »
Nov 10, 2025 06:57AM · like · see giveaway · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Not Exactly Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Not Exactly Mr. Darcy by Carolyn Miller <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carrie Turansky is now following Tracie Peterson Author of A Daughter's Inheritance (The Broadmoor Legacy,...
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Carrie Turansky and 2 other people liked Cindy Pye's review of A Very English Christmas: "What a beautifully done story! I have read books by each of these three authors, Carrie Turansky, Carole Lehr Johnson, and Marguerite Martin Gray, and loved all of their books. This was no exception. I find myself wanting to read it again to glean ev" Read more of this review »
Aug 16, 2025 03:36PM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of A Very English Christmas by Carrie Turansky. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — A Very English Christmas by Carrie Turansky <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carrie Turansky and 3 other people liked Joyce's review of A Very English Christmas: "Emma and her Mimi tell three stories of how the Lord uses our connections and friendships to help each other. A must read for Christmas and any time! Violet, who cares for her whole family, strikes up a friendship with Jane Austin. Trying to find som" Read more of this review »
Aug 16, 2025 03:36PM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of A Very English Christmas by Carrie Turansky. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — A Very English Christmas by Carrie Turansky <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carrie Turansky and 3 other people liked Jeanette Fallon's review of A Very English Christmas: "What a delight! I have read books by Carrie Turansky and Marguerite Gray. I never read anything by Carole Lehr Johnson. I was thrilled by all three stories that brought three of my favorites authors from the past alive. The main story is of Emma Grace" Read more of this review »
Aug 16, 2025 03:36PM · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of A Very English Christmas by Carrie Turansky. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — A Very English Christmas by Carrie Turansky <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Carrie Turansky made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please Add the Print Cover topic " Please add the print cover to A Very English Christmas: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... The cover design is the same as the eBook. You will als ...more "
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Carrie Turansky made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Add book cover topic " Please add the book cover for the print edition Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... Cover image: https://carrieturansky.com/a-very-eng... Than ...more "
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I offer a FREE reading list to all readers at my website. https://carrieturansky.com/book-list/ This description does not describe the type of books I write. It is insulting and should be taken down.! "So you can stay entangled in scandalous tales of b ...more
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Quotes by Carrie Turansky (?)

“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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Polls

This is the poll for August'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.

A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1) by Tamera Alexander

A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander

7 votes 19.4%

Fading Starlight by Kathryn Cushman

5 votes 13.9%

In the Shadow of Denali (The Heart of Alaska, #1) by Tracie Peterson

In the Shadow of the Denali by Tracie Peterson

5 votes 13.9%

Close to You by Kara Isaac

5 votes 13.9%

God's Daughter (Vikings of the New World Saga #1) by Heather Day Gilbert

God's Daughter by Heather Day Gilbert

4 votes 11.1%

A Promise to Love (Michigan Northwoods, #2) by Serena B. Miller

A Promise to Love by Serena B. Miller

3 votes 8.3%

A Noble Groom (Michigan Brides, #2) by Jody Hedlund

A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund

3 votes 8.3%

Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky

3 votes 8.3%

More Than a Promise by Ruth Logan Herne

1 vote 2.8%

Crescent Tides (The Tangled Eons Series Book 1) by J. Aaron Gruben

Crescent Tides by J. Aaron Gruben

0 votes 0.0%

36 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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