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Shelley Kassian

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Saint Paul, Canada

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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 ...more

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	A Sea for Summer (Places in the Heart #1) 4.28 avg rating — 18 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Half Mile of Baby Blue (Women of Stampede, #2) 4.31 avg rating — 16 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hugs, Kisses and Mistletoe Wishes by Katie O'Connor (Goodreads Author), Shelley Kassian (Goodreads Author), S.L. Dickson (Goodreads Author) 4.56 avg rating — 9 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Heart across the Ocean 3.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Lasting Harmony (The Thurston Hotel Series, #5) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scarlett (The Odin Saga, #1) 3.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ebony (The Odin Sage #2) by Shelley Kassian (Goodreads Author), Karen Crosby (Editor) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Sacrifice For Love really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dead and The Damned (The Standard Tech Case Files Book 2) by Joshua Corbeil-Stoodley (Goodreads Author), Shelley Kassian (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bulletproof Heart by Katie O'Connor (Goodreads Author), Jennifer Howard (Illustrator), Shelley Kassian (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Shelley Kassian and 4 other people liked Anthony's review of Hugs, Kisses and Mistletoe Wishes: "The Review These breathtaking romances were such a delight to read. I know we’re in the spooky season right now, but I’ve always felt it's never too early to start dipping our toes into the holiday season, and fiction is the perfect way to do so witho" Read more of this review »
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Shelley Kassian and 4 other people liked Grady's review of Hugs, Kisses and Mistletoe Wishes: "A sackful of Christmas treats! This new collection of short stories falls into the everything-you want-to-feel category of romance stories set in the spirit of Christmas. Eight Canadian authors, all romance writers of note, took refuge during the pand" Read more of this review »
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Shelley Kassian and 4 other people liked Samantha's review of Hugs, Kisses and Mistletoe Wishes: "I had the pleasure to read and review two of the stories from this collection, and they were so awesome that I just might have to dive back in for the remaining stories. A Gentleman for Christmas by Shelley Kassian This was a terrific story that was e" Read more of this review »
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Shelley Kassian rated a book it was amazing A Bramble House Christmas (Carrigans of the Circle C, #6) by C.J. Carmichael (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Author C.J. Carmichael warms the hearts of her readers in this cozy, holiday romance novel, A Bramble House Christmas. This yuletide exultation takes a mother and son to Marietta, Montana; a reassuring place where goodwill, a family mystery, and an u ...more
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Author Katie O’Connor gifts her readers with an early Christmas present in this contemporary romance novel, Christmas in Silver Creek. The heartwarming story shares homecoming and holiday reverie as Hailey and Jesse refurbish the store, Two Angels Gi ...more
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Shelley Kassian rated a book really liked it Dark Visions (Sarah Roberts #1) by Jonas Saul (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Author Jonas Saul presents an intriguing mystery/suspense story that led me into the hair-ripping world of Dark Visions. This twisty thriller introduces the Automatic Writer, Sarah Roberts. The fast-paced narrative and compelling storyline made this ...more
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I'm a fan of Kate Morton. Her rich prose and strong narrative depth could be likened to the ebb and flow of the river that flows beside Birchwood Manor. Even so, The Clockmaker's Daughter disappoints, as the river did, too, and perhaps due to a cast ...more
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