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Shelley Kassian

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SHELLEY KASSIAN has been writing timeless love stories filled with romance or dark fantasy (romantasy) for more than twenty years, novels that include her recent beach read, A Sea for Summer. A history enthusiast, she’s traveled far and wide to explore secret gardens and medieval castles, having an avid interest in the Tudor period. Her prose has been described as “near rhapsodic,” “pitch perfect,” and “stylishly straightforward, rarely relying on complex turns of phrase.” Reviewers have said her narrative conveys “imaginative fantasy,” “fascinating characters,” and “refreshing romance.”

Shelley’s taken creative writing courses, holds board positions within professional associations, and retains a Professional Editing Certificate. Drawing on
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Shelley Kassian Jamie and Claire from Outlander come to mind, and maybe this is because of the TV series, which is topical at the moment. I LOVE the idea of time-trav…moreJamie and Claire from Outlander come to mind, and maybe this is because of the TV series, which is topical at the moment. I LOVE the idea of time-traveling from a modern period to a historic period. I think Diana Gabaldon crafted the conflict of a modern heroine with a sexy highlander well. I can't wait for season three. I own all of the books in the series and I think I'll read them again.(less)
Shelley Kassian The straightforward answer is that I love writing. I am passionate about creating stories, which hopefully readers will enjoy. I appreciate that I'm p…moreThe straightforward answer is that I love writing. I am passionate about creating stories, which hopefully readers will enjoy. I appreciate that I'm pursuing a job where every word not only defines my craft but also creates possibilities for something new.(less)
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A Mountain Leads Home

Dear Readers,

I’m super excited to announce my latest book, A Mountain Leads Home. The novel released on November 15, 2022. Every book develops from a premise, an inspiration, and this holiday novel is special to me as it loosely relates to a real life romance that blossomed in my family about ten years ago.

My son-in-law, William, traveled to Canada to experience winter sports. He was super excited

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"This is the second novel in the Places of the Heart sequence, although it is not a sequel to its predecessor and the reader need not be familiar with the first volume to read and enjoy this one. The plot (according to the author, loosely based on eve" Read more of this review »
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"The writing itself was good, but I thought that the plot moved too quickly and was relatively unrealistic. The storyline was sweet, I really enjoyed the romance part, but I felt that there were a lot of parts that just didn’t fit, specifically with t" Read more of this review »
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"A Mountain Leads Home by Shelley Kassian is a romance book that I’ve truly enjoyed reading. I loved the simplicity of the story that ensured that the reader remained glued to it. This love story started out with a man named Taylor Quinn from Australi" Read more of this review »
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"Claire and Peter are drifting apart after 25 years of marriage. Claire's parents come up with a plan that could help them save their marriage. Can this plan get them back on track? Will they listen to their hearts and get back to the love they had or" Read more of this review »
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I loved this heartwarming story. This second chance romance renews a previous crush as Poppy Holiday and Darius Badeaux prepare to enter Cranberry Cove’s annual Gingerbread competition. Their groundwork lays the foundation for far more than a towerin ...more
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Author Roxy Boroughs treats her readers to a journey that resembles Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in her holiday romance, The Sprite before Christmas. This second chance love story takes Faith Bridges into her past, where a Christmas sprite (Holl ...more
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