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Vanessa Riley

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I'm Vanessa Riley, and I write Historical Fiction of dazzling multi-culture communities of the 1750s to 1830s, The Revolutionary Years. I write for readers who treasure and share with friends books that showcase women, power, strong sisterhoods, and love.

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Vanessa Riley I wanted my hero and heroine to face an incredible challenge, life or death, but something different than the usual Regency disasters and intrigues. I…moreI wanted my hero and heroine to face an incredible challenge, life or death, but something different than the usual Regency disasters and intrigues. I think we have that in Swept Away.(less)
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The first Christian Regency romance I read is A Light Among Shadows by Tamela  Hancock Murray. She is an agent now, but started out as an author and a good one at that.

LightAmongShadowsAt first read of this novel, I couldn’t figure out why the author chose the title A Light among Shadows. A few minutes’ reflection on the theme of the story was all I needed to reali

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“When God brings two individuals together, sometimes there are trials, but He’d never put you on the same path if you weren’t meant to walk together.”
Vanessa Riley, Madeline's Protector

“Broken glass still sparkles when the light hits it. It might even look like diamonds or chandeliers’ jewels. It’s still ruined and in need of repair. Time will fix it, if you live free.”
Vanessa Riley, Island Queen

“The white man wants to blame his sins on colored women. His depravity is our fault.”
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Vanessa Riley I just got to hold my book, Madeline's Protector for the first time. This baby debuts April 19th.


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