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Keli Gwyn

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About this author

Award-winning novelist Keli Gwyn is a California native who lives in a Gold Rush-era town at the foot of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. Her stories transport readers to the 1800s, where she brings historic towns to life, peoples them with colorful characters, and adds a hint of humor. She enjoys visiting her fictional worlds, the Coach factory outlet store, and Taco Bell.


The Victorians liked to pose for photographs. The early Daguerreotype came about in 1839, when the inventor Samuel Morse returned to the U.S. after visiting Daguerre in Paris. Ambrotypes and tintypes followed in the mid 1850s.


The carte de visite came on the scene around 1859. This 2.5 x 4-inch photograph mounted on cardboard was affordable. When the Civil War tore families apart, many had photo...

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Published on June 01, 2012 03:30
Average rating: 5.00 · 5 ratings · 2 reviews · 1 distinct work
A Bride Opens Shop in El Do...
5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — expected publication 2012
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Launch Party/Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Author appearance, July 15, 2012 02:00PM
Discovery Hills Evangelical Free Church, 4270 Shingle Springs Drive, Shingle Springs, CA, US

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Short-Straw Bride
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Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer
Short-Straw Bride
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A Bride's Dilemma in Friendship, Tennessee by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer
A Bride's Dilemma in Friendship, Tennessee
by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer (Goodreads Author)
read in June, 2012
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Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley
" Author Margaret Brownley begins her "Last Chance Ranch" book series with "Dawn Comes Early", and what a wonderful beginning it is! Historical Western Romance is my favorite genre--it's in my blood. I never tire of reading about the American Old We... "
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Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley
" Morning came too early for me after staying up into the wee hours to finish this fascinating new book.

Kate Tenney comes to Arizona Territory after answering an advertisement seeking an heir for a ranch owner. She is a city girl and former dime nov... "
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Dawn Comes Early by Margaret Brownley
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With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin
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Wish You Were Here by Beth K Vogt
Wish You Were Here
by Beth K Vogt
read in May, 2012
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A Romantic Comedy with Heart

I’m going to be honest. I picked up Beth Vogt’s book knowing it’s a runaway-bride story. What I didn’t expect was to enjoy it as much as I did. Since I have a hard time seeing someone jilted, especially at the altar, Vogt...more
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"Sue, I read 90 pages of Olivia's book while on my walk today. Can't wait to get to the end and see the mysteries resolved. "
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers Blue Skies Tomorrow by Sarah Sundin A Memory Between Us by Sarah Sundin A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California by Keli Gwyn
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24770 Love Inspired Historicals — 538 members — last activity 6 hours, 2 min ago
Group for anyone who wants to discuss books published by Harlequin's Love Inspired Historical line
46138 Catherine West's Readers Group — 85 members — last activity Apr 30, 2012 09:26am
Catherine West, award-winning author of Yesterday's Tomorrow, invites you to interact, discuss the book, characters or anything pertaining to reading!...more
Groups_nophoto-25x33 Sweet Inspirational Romances — 59 members — last activity Feb 19, 2012 11:58am
Sweet, gentle Christian romances only (suspense, cozy mystery, historical, Amish, contemporary all welcome as long as they fall into sweet romance cat...more
66855 Keli Gwyn Readers Group — 6 members — last activity Mar 27, 2012 08:03am
A fun place for those who enjoy Keli's books to hang out and learn more about her and her stories.
2419 Fans of Christian Romance — 365 members — last activity 6 hours, 20 min ago
There are tons of great Christian based Romance books out there just waiting to be discovered. This group is a place to find them. A sample of some of...more
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message 5: by Sarah

Sarah Richmond Thanks for adding me!


message 4: by Keli

Keli Gwyn Abigail, I like my last name. Of course, I came by it thanks to my hubby with his Welsh heritage. Do you know if your pastor has Welsh heritage as well?


Abigail Richmond My pastor's last name is Gwin.


Abigail Richmond Thanks for adding me!


Gwendolyn Gage Hi Keli! So happy to connect with you on Goodreads! Hope you're having a fantastic day. :-)


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