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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: 3.44 · 289 ratings · 91 reviews · 28 distinct works · Similar authors
Gentlemen Prefer Nerds
3.37 of 5 stars 3.37 avg rating — 57 ratings — published 2012
Child of Their Vows
3.34 of 5 stars 3.34 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2003 — 3 editions
In His Good Hands
3.12 of 5 stars 3.12 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions
Two Against the Odds
3.08 of 5 stars 3.08 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions
Her Great Expectations
3.68 of 5 stars 3.68 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions
Protecting Her Son
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions
To Be a Family
3.64 of 5 stars 3.64 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions
Maybe This Time
3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions
Nanny Makes Three
3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2007 — 7 editions
Family Matters
3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2004 — 3 editions
More books by Joan Kilby…
Her Great Expectations In His Good Hands Two Against the Odds
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Child of His Heart Child of Her Dreams Child of Their Vows
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When Honey Got Married by Kimberly Lang
" Not only is this a great concept for a book, but it has four terrific authors working together to create a read you can’t put down. The story revolves around the wedding of Honore Moreau and Brent Delacroix, and it’s hard to beat a Southern weddin... " Read more of this review »
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Her Best Worst Mistake by Sarah Mayberry
Her Best Worst Mistake
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Full disclosure...Sarah Mayberry is a friend but I would have loved this book even if I didn't know her. Her Best Worst Mistake has everything you want in a romance--smoking hot sexual tension, sparkling dialogue and a hero and heroine who on the sur...more
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Crazy Love by Nicola Marsh
Crazy Love (Looking for Love, #2)
by Nicola Marsh (Goodreads Author)
read in November, 2012
I was really excited when my friend Nicola Marsh's first self-pub book came out. Crazy Love is a fun, fast-paced read with a big cast of appealing small town characters supporting the main event, the sparkling romance between Sierra and Mac. The fun...more
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Crazy Love
Crazy Love (Looking for Love, #2)
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Boomerang Bride by Fiona Lowe
Boomerang Bride
by Fiona Lowe (Goodreads Author)
I'm a sucker for small town romances and when the hero and heroine are from different worlds, so much the better. Boomerang Bride by my friend Fiona Lowe is a fun, fast-paced story about a hero and heroine you care about. Matilda is quintessentially...more
Gentlemen Prefer Nerds by Joan Kilby
" If you enjoy capers, you'll have a ball reading Joan Kilby's rollicking fun Gentlemen Prefer Nerds.

From London to Melbourne to Hamilton Island, you'll smile at the antics of nerdy Maddie as she matches wits with the oh-so-sexy Fabian.

Fun! " Read more of this review »
Gentlemen Prefer Nerds by Joan Kilby
" Full disclosure: Joan Kilby is my lovely writing friend, and I had the pleasure of reading this book a couple of times before it made its way to Carina Press. The fact that every time I read it I found it delightful, funny, charming and romantic i... " Read more of this review »
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date: October 03, 2012 07:00AM
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description: A HUGE thanks to everyone who has bought, read and taken the time to review CRAZY LOVE. Much appreciated.

While CRAZY LOVE continues to climb the charts (still can't believe it's an Amazon bestseller in the first few weeks of release) I've decided to throw a giveaway!

Currently ranked in the low 200s in the kindle store on Amazon, if CRAZY LOVE hits the top 20 in the kindle store, I'm giving away a kindle and a $50 gift card!

Check out the rafflecopter details and be in the running to win. It's eas...more

Joan said: Congrats, Nicola. I'm thrilled for you that Crazy Love is doing so well!
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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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message 7: by Joan

Joan Kilby Christine wrote: "thanks for being my friend"

Hi Christine, and thank you! Nice to see you on here.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


message 5: by Joan

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!


message 2: by Joan

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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