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Denise Hunter

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Denise Hunter is the award-winning author of more than 40 novels, three of which have been adapted into Hallmark movies.

Denise writes heartwarming, small-town romances, peopled with layered characters who have real-life issues. Her readers enjoy the vicarious thrill of falling in love and the promise of a happily-ever-after sigh as they savor the final pages of her books.

In 1996, Denise began her first novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books contain a strong romantic element, and her husband says he provides all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!

Denise and her husband live in Indiana, where they raised three sons, and are c ...more

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	Bookshop by the Sea 3.82 avg rating — 12,330 ratings — published 2021 — 19 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
	Riverbend Gap (Riverbend, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 6,234 ratings — published 2021 — 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
	Before We Were Us 3.95 avg rating — 5,807 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
	A Novel Proposal 4.07 avg rating — 5,132 ratings — published 2023 — 10 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
	Barefoot Summer (Chapel Springs #1) 4.13 avg rating — 5,037 ratings — published 2013 — 18 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
	Mulberry Hollow (Riverbend, #2) 4.27 avg rating — 4,726 ratings — published 2022 — 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 Summer of You and Me 3.92 avg rating — 5,116 ratings — published 2025 — 5 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 Second Story Bookshop 3.91 avg rating — 5,053 ratings — published 2025 — 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
	Lake Season (Bluebell Inn Romance, #1) 4.33 avg rating — 4,501 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 Convenient Groom (Nantucket, #2) 4.11 avg rating — 4,673 ratings — published 2008 — 26 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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Denise Hunter and 1 other person liked Narelle's review of More than Friends: "I enjoyed reading More Than Friends, a charming contemporary romance set in Virginia. Jenna returns to her barrier island hometown after her former boss sets up a disastrous Valentine’s Day grand gesture wedding proposal that ends their personal and " Read more of this review »
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Denise Hunter and 16 other people liked Gloria's review of More than Friends: "More than Friends is a sweet romance of friends to more troupe in a great island setting of Chincoteague, Virginia. I really liked Ty and Jenna, who have been best friends since they were twelve years old. Jenna is living a few hours away but with a " Read more of this review »
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Denise Hunter and 1 other person liked Katie's review of More than Friends: "Review of an advanced copy audiobook: Denise Hunter has done it again. Her books always bring a smile to my face. This book showed the true value of a real friendship. Parts of it reminded me so much of my best guy friend and my friendship. That specia" Read more of this review »
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Denise Hunter and 4 other people liked Elaine's review of More Than Friends: "What can I say? I’m a sucker for Denise Hunter’s books! And this is no exception! We open up with Jenna. She’s in a restaurant with her boyfriend when he drops down to one knee. But this can’t be right! She TOLD him she’s not ready! But, here we are… N" Read more of this review »
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Denise Hunter answered Rachel Gruber's question: Hi Denise !! I have read all of your book and love them , my question is have you thought of writing a mystery and romance mixed together ? Hi Rachel. Great question. I don't really read mystery, so that's why I don't write it. You've probably noticed a few of my books have a suspense element. (Blue Ridge Sunrise and Falling Like Snowflakes, for example.) I do incorporate it when it's ap See Full Answer
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In Some Like it Scot, a travel writer explores her ancestral roots on a Scotland isle through the misadventures of an Edwardian experience. There, she finds a grumpy Scotsman, a charming bookshop, and the courage to write her own life story. Don’t mi ...more
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“He had no idea what missing was. Missing was lying in the dampness of your tears night after night. Missing was a constant hollow spot in the center of your chest. Missing was a yawning ache that was never satisfied.”
― Denise Hunter, The Accidental Bride

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“It's fear that makes an act courageous.”
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“...sometimes we have to find the courage to take off our shoes and feel it all. Even the bad stuff.”
― Denise Hunter, Barefoot Summer

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Falling Like Snowflakes (Summer Harbor, #1) by Denise Hunter

Falling Like Snowflakes by Denise Hunter

7 votes 18.9%

A Patchwork Christmas Collection by Judith McCoy Miller,Stephanie Grace Whitson, and Nancy Moser

6 votes 16.2%

The Christmas Star by Ace Collins

4 votes 10.8%

A Wild Goose Chase Christmas (Quilts of Love, #2) by Jennifer AlLee

A Wild Goose Chase Christmas by Jennifer AlLee

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The Doctor's Christmas Quilt (Quilt #2) by Kathi Macias

The Doctor's Christmas Quilt by Kathi Macias

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A Basket Brigade Christmas by Judith McCoy Miller, Nancy Moser and Stephanie Grace Whitson

3 votes 8.1%

Nutcracker Christmas (Christmas Traditions #6) by Jennifer AlLee

Nutcracker Christmas by Jennifer AlLee

3 votes 8.1%

Tidings of Comfort and Joy A Classic Christmas Novel of Love, Loss, and Reunion by T. Davis Bunn

Tidings of Comfort and Joy by T. Davis Bunn

3 votes 8.1%

The Fruitcake Challenge (Christy Lumber Camp, #1; Christmas Traditions, #3) by Carrie Fancett Pagels

The Fruitcake Challenge by Carrie Fancett Pagels

3 votes 8.1%

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message 6: by Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces

Jan 14, 2026 10:30AM

Hi,

Thanks so much for accepting my FR! Happy reading! :)

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message 5: by Jill

May 24, 2020 04:34PM

Denise, Thank you very much for accepting my friend reuest! You made my day.

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Apr 11, 2012 12:49PM

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message 3: by David

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Denise, thanks so much for the add.

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"Come on a treasure hunt through the landscape of your soul...."

May you remain and grow in your prolific-ness :-)

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message 2: by Denise

May 05, 2011 08:08AM

Pamela wrote: "Hey Denise...Thanks for accepting my friend request."

You're welcome. :)

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May 05, 2011 07:56AM

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