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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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March 2011

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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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Carrie Turansky’s books

Average rating: 4.02 · 15,169 ratings · 3,465 reviews · 33 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Governess of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 3,574 ratings — published 2013	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 — 1,816 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 — 1,854 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 — 1,151 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) 4.27 avg rating — 891 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 4.02 avg rating — 809 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 — 701 ratings — published 2018 — 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
	The Legacy of Longdale Manor 4.13 avg rating — 701 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
	A Token of Love 4.23 avg rating — 456 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) 3.98 avg rating — 474 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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Winners of the Valentine Short Story Contest

Thank you for sending in your Valentine’s short stories! I loved reading each one! Every story had a charm all it’s own, and it was very hard to choose the winners. But there were several that stood out for their creativity, writing skill, and the way the story tugged at my heart. The winners are . . .First Place goes to Bailey Welch for her story, Now and Forever. I’ve posted it below for you to 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 — 6,579 ratings

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

4.17 avg rating — 2,729 ratings

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

4.01 avg rating — 602 ratings

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

4.07 avg rating — 539 ratings

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

4.08 avg rating — 306 ratings

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Carrie Turansky entered a giveaway A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham (Goodreads Author) 25 copies available, ends on March 10, 2026 Enter to win »
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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
I loved the plot and characters! Follow Clara and Alex from New York to London in this romantic story that reflects My Fair Lady. Very well written and highly recommended.
Mar 01, 2026 01:46PM · 10 likes · like · see review
Carrie Turansky entered a giveaway Faithful of Heart (A Minnesota Legacy #1) by Tracie Peterson 10 copies available, ends on March 31, 2026 Enter to win »
Mar 01, 2026 11:52AM · like · see giveaway
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 is now following Sharla Reavis's reviews
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Carrie Turansky liked Faith's status update Faith is 72% done with This Promised Land
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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. "
Jan 22, 2026 06:31PM · see review
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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Carrie Turansky rated a book it was amazing The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) by C.S. Lewis	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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Carrie Turansky rated a book really liked it John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow by Mimi Matthews (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
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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 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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