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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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Carrie Turansky’s books

Average rating: 4.02 · 15,680 ratings · 3,536 reviews · 33 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Governess of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 3,655 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 — 1,884 ratings — published 2019	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 — 1,887 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 — 1,177 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 — 931 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 — 827 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 — 779 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 — 717 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 — 510 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 — 477 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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Cover of English historical romance Echoes Across the Moors Hi Friends, I’m almost finished with my next novel, Echoes Across the Moors. That’s novel 23! I plan to release it next February. Stay tuned for the final release date.

People often ask me, “With all the other things you’re doing, how do you find time to write?” To answer that questions, I thought I’d share these excerpts from an online interview with thoughts about balancing life and writing, my

Series by Carrie Turansky

Edwardian Brides (3 books)
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McAlister Family (3 books)
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Vermont Blessings (2 books)
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4.01 avg rating — 612 ratings

Bayside Treasures (3 books)
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Bayside Treasures (2 books)
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Carrie Turansky entered a giveaway Guardian of Hope (Blood of Kings: Legends Book 7) by Megan Gerig (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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What a beautiful book! This is perfect for a family with elementary age children to read together. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is easy to understand, yet insightful and answers many questions children and adults might have about Hea ...more
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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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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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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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“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 October'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.

Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky

13 votes 40.6%

Justice Delayed by Patricia Bradley

Justice Delayed (Memphis Cold Case #1) by Patricia Bradley

6 votes 18.8%

Stones for Bread by Christa Parrish

5 votes 15.6%

The Thorn Bearer by Pepper D. Basham

The Thorn Bearer (Penned in Time, #1) by Pepper D. Basham

3 votes 9.4%

Hannah's Choice by Jan Drexler

Hannah's Choice (Journey to Pleasant Prairie, #1) by Jan Drexler

2 votes 6.3%

Hannah Grace by Sharlene MacLaren

Hannah Grace (Daughters of Jacob Kane, #1) by Sharlene MacLaren

2 votes 6.3%

The Twelfth Imam by Joel C. Rosenberg

The Twelfth Imam (The Twelfth Imam, #1) by Joel C. Rosenberg

1 vote 3.1%

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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