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C.J. Carmichael

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USA Today bestselling author C. J. Carmichael has written over 50 novels, including two mystery series, as well as romance and women’s fiction. Three of her novels have been nominated for the Romance Writers of America RITA Award, including A Bramble House Christmas. A film version of A Bramble House Christmas premiered as a Hallmark Mystery movie in 2017.

Married, with two grown daughters and some adorable grandchildren, C. J. and her husband and their Welsh Springer Jazz divide their time between their home in Calgary, Alberta and the family cottage on Flathead Lake, Montana. C.J. enjoys giving workshops to aspiring authors--her talk on writing a Christmas story is a favorite.

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C.J. Carmichael Having finished the last book of my Twisted Cedar Mysteries I'm now moving on to write another book about the Bramble House in Marietta Montana. This …moreHaving finished the last book of my Twisted Cedar Mysteries I'm now moving on to write another book about the Bramble House in Marietta Montana. This house (and the Bramble family who built it in the late 1880's) has a lot of secrets!(less)
C.J. Carmichael Hi Marjorie, glad you enjoyed the Twisted Cedar Mysteries! I'm working on book 2 of Bitter Root Mysteries right now. This will be another trilogy, thi…moreHi Marjorie, glad you enjoyed the Twisted Cedar Mysteries! I'm working on book 2 of Bitter Root Mysteries right now. This will be another trilogy, this one set in a remote town in Montana. I do love the idea of a cat with ESP solving mysteries! Or maybe a dog... :)(less)
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This book was exciting from start to finish. It has a well written and interesting plot. I enjoyed trying to figure out who the killer was and I was totally wrong every time. If you like small towns mysteries and stro" Read more of this review »
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“Independence is a fine thing. But having people in your life who love you and need you is a hell of a lot better.”
C.J. Carmichael, A Bramble House Christmas

“God. Her husband was in love with another woman. This man she'd thought was her partner, her lover, her friend was really a stranger. For months he'd been lying, sneaking around behind her back…”
C.J. Carmichael, The Fourth Child

“Mom doesn’t like calories, either,” Savannah said in a very matter-of-fact voice. “I think they’re delicious.”
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message 3: by C.J.

C.J. Carmichael Hi Christine--I'm pretty new to Goodreads,but it's a great place for all of us who love books!


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


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M.K. I admire Elizabeth Berg, too. I only need to read a few pages of her stories before my craving for well-tuned lines is satisfied.


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