Bücher von Carolyn Miller

Anfang 19. Jahrhundert in Gretna Green, Südschottland. Julia und Thomas sind bis über beide Ohren verliebt, reißen Hals über Kopf aus und heiraten heimlich gegen den Willen ihrer Familien. Nur kurze Zeit später ist Julia allein - und hat keine Ahnung, wo ihr frischangetrauter Ehemann inzwischen steckt und ob er jemals zu ihr zurückkommen wird. Als alles Ersparte aufgebraucht ist, bleibt ihr keine Wahl: Sie muss zu ihrer Familie nach London zurückkehren und hoffen, dass sie ihr vergeben werden. Besonders jetzt, da sie ein Baby hat. In welche dunklen Machenschaften ist Thomas verstrickt? Wird er den Weg zu ihr zurückfinden - und werden sie sich wieder lieben und vergeben können?

Muskoka Holiday Morsels is a collection of short romance stories with holiday and Christmas themes, perfect for a cozy read. Meet some new friends and catch up with some Muskoka favorites, and discover romance in the holiday season in this collection of bite-sized stories filled with hope, heart, humor, and all the feels.

Confessions of a Florist is the perfect book for floral enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of flowers. This book dives deep into the highs and lows of being a florist, providing an honest account of the job from an insider's perspective. Be prepared to be captivated by the real-life stories, and secrets behind the bouquets as one woman shares her experiences over the span of two decades in the floral industry. Written with heart-filled emotion, this book will surely bring readers closer to their own sense of passion and appreciation for flowers. Readers will learn the stories behind different types of flowers and how they can symbolize hope, love, or courage in times of adversity. No matter where you are in life, readers can relate to these stories as they come alive through heartfelt anecdotes, allowing them to reflect on their own experiences.Confessions of a Florist reveals why flowers are gifts from nature that make all occasions special. If you're looking for delightful stories rooted in love and hope with some humour sprinkled in, this book is for you!

Jackie O'Halloran never expected her actions at a friend's wedding in Muskoka to go viral. Even less did she expect to gain the notice of a famous Hollywood actor, Lincoln Cash, and all the temptation his handsome presence provides. But she's a good Christian girl, so a man like him has to be out of the picture. Or so she thinks.Linc's visit to see his ailing grandfather was supposed to be a quick visit to Muskoka. He hadn't counted on meeting a forthright young lady whose courage made headlines around the world. But as he gets to know her he's tempted to stay, which just might prove dangerous for his agent's peace of mind, and for Linc's own heart.Can these two opposites push past mere attraction to find real love? And what does faith have to do with it at all?

For Lexi Franklin, returning to Trinity Lakes feels a little like running home with her tail between her legs.But what's a girl to do, when her life has been turned upside down on the other side of the world? She needs a place to regain hope and healing - just didn't count on meeting a cowboy whose own battered heart might need nursing back to health too.Jackson Reilly has his own set of troubles, between caring for his ranch, his mom, and the black hole of finances. So when a pretty redhead with a sassy tongue offers some distraction - and a potential solution to one of his most pressing concerns - he's not going to say no.But as they spend time together, questions soon rise about their future, and whether faith can truly win over fears. Will Jackson be able to save his ranch, and his hopes and heart, before Lexi returns to Australia?An opposites attract, small town contemporary Christian romance. Book five of the Trinity Lakes Romance series (can be read as a standalone). Visit Trinity Lakes and meet the fun and quirky characters who value family, faith, and happily-ever-after.

Toni Wakefield may be a talented artist, but past choices means this single mother never feels the equal of those around her-especially her brother's best friend, investment funds manager Matt. Matt long ago fell in love with his best friend's younger sister, and try as he might, he just can't fall out of it. And between his crazy working hours and the fact she's now settled two hours away in beautiful Muskoka it seems they never have any time together. How can he persuade her to consider to give him a chance, when she's sworn the only man she can care about is her baby boy?

Serena Williamson loves working at Muskoka Shores, the fancy resort on Lake Muskoka, and making couples dreams come true. But after returning from a celebrity wedding to find her own hopes crumbling to dust, she sets out for self-improvement, and to prove her ex was wrong. But when a misunderstanding concerning the new assistant church minister leads to more self-doubt, can she ever really trust a man again?Joel Wakefield is looking forward to a fresh start for himself and his sister in this beautiful small town beside Lake Muskoka. He hadn't counted on meeting a curvy cutie with a gift for hospitality and a gracious heart. Can he show her that it's what is inside that truly counts?

Your new favorite rom-com retelling of Miss Austen's classic!Elissa Bennet has jumping to conclusions down to a fine art, and her first impression of Liam Darcy leaves her less than impressed. Liam isn't so easily put off, but is his interest in Elissa real, or a determination to meet his sister's dare? Because it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a man in charge of a large fortune must be in want of a wife. Or so Liam Darcy's grandma insists, and his sister, Georgia, agrees. But no sweet grandmotherly ultimatum or sassy sister dare can influence Liam to go so far outside his comfort zone as hunt for a woman to marry.That is until new-to-town Elissa Bennett makes an appearance. Hey, a dare is a dare, right? But Liam's attempts to impress end in disaster, and feisty Elissa is not afraid to say so. Liam Darcy is the last person on earth she'd be tempted to date. Until sparks fly...Carolyn Miller and Meredith Resce have retold Miss Austen's timeless Pride and Prejudice in a laugh-out-loud contemporary rom-com. Daring Mr Darcy can be read as a standalone novel, and is perfect for lovers of sweet, clean romance.

Hannah Wade's heart might've once been touched by a rancher's son, but her real passion has always been sports. Years later, when her sports career is cut short by injury, she jumps at the chance to be one of Calgary's first female sports reporters. Trouble is, some of the old dinosaurs she works with think she's only there to look good, add ratings, and stir controversy among the fiercely loyal hockey fans. She longs to prove herself, so when an opportunity comes along to interview newly traded defenseman Franklin James, she meets him. Or, more accurately, re-meets him. With disastrous effect.Growing up with three sisters means Franklin thought he knew something about women, but nothing had ever prepared him for the sparkling firecracker that is Hannah. And yet her vibrant personality holds a sweetness and soft side, something that draws his interest and protectiveness when an interview goes south. And there's something about her that's vaguely familiar...Can these two overcome prejudice and find a way forward? And what has faith - or the lack of - got to do with anything?Fire and Ice is a second-chance, forbidden romance and the first book in the new Northwest Ice hockey romance series, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series, perfect for fans of Becky Wade, Courtney Walsh, and Susan May Warren.

Staci Everton is a multi-published author of historical romances, whose Christmas Eve deadline for a new book sees her leave her Chicago home to go write while staying with her grandmother in the beautiful small town of Muskoka Shores, Canada. Staci is determined to finish her manuscript, despite the small town's Christmas charm - and Muskoka Shores most eligible bachelor.Dr. James Wells is on enforced leave from working in Africa, after nearly burning out. He's here to spend time with family, not spend time with a workaholic whose focus on fiction is very different from the harsh realities he's faced.But Christmas is a time of second chances, family and faith. Maybe they'll find magic under the mistletoe, and a future after all.

"Highly entertaining, refreshing, and witty. . . . [A] beautifully written, delightful, and faith-filled romance of two endearing hearts."--Grace Hitchcock, award-winning author of My Dear Miss Dupré Not much happens in Theodosia Stapleton's tiny Northumberland village. Certainly not to her. She has resigned herself to spinsterhood, caring for her ailing mother in the home of her grandfather, known to the locals as "General Contrary." When her dear friend dies and leaves behind a daughter, it's simple enough to take the child into her own quiet world. That is, until her ward's famous uncle unexpectedly arrives and throws Theo's tidy orbit completely off-kilter. Fame was the last thing Daniel Balfour sought when he fought in the Peninsular War. But his brave exploits caught the attention of the King, and now the honors he was given hound him everywhere . . . even on his rushed trip to rescue his orphaned niece. Theo's quick wit and warm smile reassure him that Rebecca is in good hands, and he finds himself free to swiftly return to London and his responsibilities. But those caring hands are beginning to look like they could also safely hold his heart, and he's tempted to linger. Unfortunately, marriage is simply not in the cards; the army is spouse enough for him. Then an accident and a scandal lead both Theo and Daniel to discover that their best-laid plans may not have been what God designed for them after all.

An ice princess with a broken heart. A pro hockey player with a secret.For Sarah Maguire, spending the summer at Lake Muskoka was supposed to be about finding the courage to put back the pieces of her shattered life-not falling in love with the charming yet unsophisticated hockey player from next door.Daniel Walton may have been praying for Miss Right to appear, but Sarah's ice princess act just cries Miss Wrong. Dan's summer plans hadn't included befriending a redhead with a sassy tongue and cute accent, but as Muskoka works its magic he soon discovers that underneath the frost and prickles is the funny, feisty, loving woman he's waited all his life to meet.As their friendship deepens, Sarah comes to appreciate Dan's patience and kindness yet struggles to let go of the past and embrace the future, while Dan, only too conscious of the personal history he wants to forget, questions the wisdom of pursuing a girl whose heart may never be wholly his - who may soon return to live on the opposite side of the world.Will past regrets lead to further heartbreak? Or can Sarah and Dan learn to leave the past in the past and embrace God's promises for the future?Muskoka Blue is the sixth book in the Original Six, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian hockey romance series from bestselling author Carolyn Miller.

For Emma Moritello, giving abandoned and rejected children a safe home is her life's purpose, but pressures at work means her dream may be coming to a close. And just when she thought life couldn't get more challenging, along comes hockey's bad boy, keen to make amends. God might want her to love her enemies, but it doesn't mean she has to like them. Especially this hockey enforcer, who has the nerve to try to stir her heart. TJ Woletsky has never tried to hide his sins-his exploits are tabloid fodder, and hockey teams love to hate him. Including his own. When a trade takes him to New York he's confronted with the repercussions of his past, and time spent with the unfortunate helps ignite his desire to turn his life around. Until an incident in a nightclub makes everyone question whether this sinner can ever really change. This story of second chances is the fifth book in the Original Six Christian hockey romance series, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, clean and wholesome, Christian contemporary romance series from bestselling author Carolyn Miller.

He's a goalie with a big heart, while she's afraid to trust again. Can he learn the language of love and win her heart?After a series of tragedies, Maggie Joly's dreams have been confined to her work at Montreal's botanic gardens and caring for her little boy. Besides, wishing for more would simply be selfish, especially when she's already loved well. But when a surprising workplace encounter sees her in the arms of a handsome sweet-talking stranger, she's soon forced to reassess whether romance might still be in her future after all.Working in this fairytale-like city is a dream come true for Beau Nash, Montreal's new goalie. And while he's enjoying learning the language of love, and excited to explore all his new city offers, he hadn't counted on meeting a striking brunette with heart-melting eyes, or so quickly bonding with her and her son, even though Maggie's faith is a little tenuous, and shadows from the past mean she might never really be ready to love again.An incident at the Gardens forces Beau to choose between his dream job and the woman of his dreams, while an accident on the ice invites Maggie's deepest fears. Perhaps a Pumpkin Ball might help convince them to believe in happily-ever-afters once again.Hearts and Goals is the fourth book in the Original Six, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian contemporary romance series.

She's focused on winning gold. He wants to lose the player tag. Can a fake relationship become something real?Aussie short track skater Holly Travers has one goal - make the Vancouver Olympic Games, no matter what it takes. She has no time for distractions, even if they come in the handsome form of her Canadian best friend's twin brother. This hockey player may say he's not a player, but can she trust him?Brent Karlsson has one goal - make his sister's best friend realize he's a changed man and she should give him a chance. When a set-up in Hawaii helps these two opposites see they have more in common than they thought, what happens when he wants to turn their fake relationship into something real? And how can a relationship work when these two elite athletes never see each other and live on opposite sides of the world?Love on Ice is the second book in the Original Six hockey romance series, a sweet, slightly sporty, contemporary romance series.

Sparks fly when a hometown hockey hero meets a classy art-loving museum guide hiding a secret...Jai Mullins is used to being the fastest man on ice. Trouble is, his ability to find a genuine woman is tracking at glacial melt levels. He trusts God she's out there, but is wary of getting trapped by a superfan, when all he wants is someone with whom he can be real.Allie Davis has two great loves: impressionist art and hockey. More specifically, a certain hockey player. But between her shyness and her family, she's convinced she'll never meet him, let alone connect with him in a non-embarrassing way.Until she does. And they connect. And romance sparks.But she is hiding a big secret, and he's about to find that first impressions sometimes need a reality check. Will they learn to trust and find a way forward, or will half-truths lead to further hurt and lonely lives on opposite sides of the country?This Windy City romance has plenty of heart, humor, and swoon-worthy kisses in the third book of the Original Six, a sweet, slightly sporty Christian contemporary romance series.