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Joan Kilby is the award-winning author of over twenty romance novels. Originally from Canada, Joan studied to be a marine biologist and worked for many years in the field of environmental biology. In mid-life she returned to her first love--writing--and never looked back. These days Joan lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and three children. She loves to cook and grows her own herbs, fruit and vegetables. Other interests include hiking, yoga and travel. She once spent six months sailing the South Pacific on a fifty-five foot sailboat built and skippered by her father. Joan belongs to Toastmasters International and is an accomplished speaker--teaching romance writing and giving talks to community organizations. When she’s not wor...more


Average rating: 3.24 · 170 ratings · 61 reviews · 26 distinct works
Gentlemen Prefer Nerds
3.35 of 5 stars 3.35 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2012
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Child of Their Vows
3.33 of 5 stars 3.33 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2003
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Her Great Expectations (Har...
3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions
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Two Against the Odds
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In His Good Hands
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Nanny Makes Three
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How to Trap a Parent
2.88 of 5 stars 2.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions
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Temporary Wife
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When Love Is True (Harlequi...
3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions
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Family Matters: The Wilde Men
3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2004
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Her Great Expectations In His Good Hands Two Against the Odds
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More Than One Night by Sarah Mayberry
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Gentlemen Prefer Nerds by Joan Kilby
" I had to read this book just because the title really grabbed my attention as well as the bright fun eye catching cover. I was pleasantly surprised because I normally don't like any kind of mystery novels but Gentleman Prefer Nerds was a fun fast... "
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Me Again by Keith Cronin
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“I don't know what the future holds. I only know that I want to be with you. You and me. Everything else is negotiable.”
Joan Kilby, Two Against the Odds

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t love me right away,” he said. “Just give me a chance.”
Joan Kilby, Two Against the Odds

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Joan Kilby Melissa wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friend request, Joan. I won a copy of MOM FOR CHRISTMAS from you years ago. :-)"

Hi Melissa! Nice to 'see' you again here on GoodReads. Thanks for your friendship.


Melissa Keith Thanks for accepting my friend request, Joan. I won a copy of MOM FOR CHRISTMAS from you years ago. :-)


Maureen Mullis Hello Joan, nice to meet you! Thank you for for adding this fellow author to your circle of friends here. I hope you'll add my books What Would Nancy Do?, In the Company of Women, The Christmas to Remember and Finding Normal to your to-read list. I look forward to reading your reviews and recommendations!


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Joan Kilby Thanks, Nicola! A bit overwhelmed at the moment what with my recent foray into Twitter as well but I hope to slowly get on top of both.


Nicola Marsh Hi Joan, great to see you here!


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