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Carrie Turansky

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in Portland, Oregon, The United States

September 28

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Historical Fiction, Romance, Contemporary

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Bestselling Author Carrie Turansky writes inspirational historical and contemporary novels and novellas set in England and the US. She has won the ACFW Carol Award, the Holt Medallion, and the International Digital Award. Readers say her stories are: "Heartwarming and inspiring! I couldn't put it down!" . . . "A touching love story. It captured me from the first page! Rich characters, beautifully written" . . . "My new favorite author!" Visit her website and sign up for her email newsletter at Carrie Turansky.com. Follow Carrie on Facebook and Instagram.
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Carrie Turansky’s books

Average rating: 4.01 · 14,982 ratings · 3,428 reviews · 33 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Governess of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 3,550 ratings — published 2013	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
	No Ocean Too Wide (McAlister Family #1) 4.13 avg rating — 1,800 ratings — published 2019 — 13 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 Daughter of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #2) 3.96 avg rating — 1,846 ratings — published 2013 — 14 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 Refuge at Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #3) 4.09 avg rating — 1,144 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	No Journey Too Far (McAlister Family, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 878 ratings — published 2021 — 11 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
	Shine Like the Dawn 4.01 avg rating — 799 ratings — published 2017 — 14 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
	Across the Blue 4.18 avg rating — 693 ratings — published 2018 — 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
	The Legacy of Longdale Manor 4.13 avg rating — 679 ratings — published 2023 — 12 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
	Surrendered Hearts (Vermont Blessings, #2) 3.98 avg rating — 473 ratings — published 2011 — 7 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 Token of Love 4.24 avg rating — 439 ratings — published 2024 — 6 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

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Dual-Time Stories and Powerful Themes

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I’m often asked to explain my process for writing a dual-time novel. It’s a challenging journey and stretches me in many ways. First, let me share what I mean by dual-time or split-time. A dual-time novels typically weaves together two narratives, one set in the past and the other in the present or near past. Each storyline has its own arc, characters, and confl

Series by Carrie Turansky

Edwardian Brides (3 books)
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3.90 avg rating — 6,540 ratings

McAlister Family (3 books)
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4.17 avg rating — 2,698 ratings

Vermont Blessings (2 books)
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4.00 avg rating — 599 ratings

Bayside Treasures (3 books)
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4.06 avg rating — 535 ratings

Bayside Treasures (2 books)
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4.07 avg rating — 303 ratings

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Carrie Turansky entered a giveaway The Bird of Bedford Manor by Michelle Griep (Goodreads Author) 100 copies available, ends on January 15, 2026 Enter to win »
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Carrie Turansky entered a giveaway An Unconventional Lady by Sarah E. Ladd (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
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Carrie Turansky is now following Tracie Peterson Author of A Daughter's Inheritance (The Broadmoor Legacy,...
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Carrie Turansky and 2 other people liked Cindy Pye's review of A Very English Christmas: "What a beautifully done story! I have read books by each of these three authors, Carrie Turansky, Carole Lehr Johnson, and Marguerite Martin Gray, and loved all of their books. This was no exception. I find myself wanting to read it again to glean ev" Read more of this review »
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Carrie Turansky and 3 other people liked Joyce's review of A Very English Christmas: "Emma and her Mimi tell three stories of how the Lord uses our connections and friendships to help each other. A must read for Christmas and any time! Violet, who cares for her whole family, strikes up a friendship with Jane Austin. Trying to find som" Read more of this review »
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Carrie Turansky and 3 other people liked Jeanette Fallon's review of A Very English Christmas: "What a delight! I have read books by Carrie Turansky and Marguerite Gray. I never read anything by Carole Lehr Johnson. I was thrilled by all three stories that brought three of my favorites authors from the past alive. The main story is of Emma Grace" Read more of this review »
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Carrie Turansky made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Please Add the Print Cover topic " Please add the print cover to A Very English Christmas: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... The cover design is the same as the eBook. You will als ...more "
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Carrie Turansky made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Add book cover topic " Please add the book cover for the print edition Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... Cover image: https://carrieturansky.com/a-very-eng... Than ...more "
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Quotes by Carrie Turansky (?)

“Giving your heart away before you are certain of a man's character and commitment is dangerous. You must discern his true intentions or you'll pay a high price.”
― Carrie Turansky, The Governess of Highland Hall

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“Giving your heart away before you are certain of a man’s character and commitment is dangerous. You must discern his true intentions, or you’ll pay a high price.”
― Carrie Turansky, The Governess of Highland Hall

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“Love keeps no record of wrongs . . . It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 CORINTHIANS 13:5,7”
― Carrie Turansky, Where Two Hearts Meet: Tea For Two / Wherever Love Takes Us

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The Headmistress of Rosemere (Whispers on the Moors, #2) by Sarah E. Ladd

- The Headmistress of Rosemere by Sarah E. Ladd

9 votes 31.0%

Picture Perfect (Weddings by Design, #1) by Janice Thompson

- Picture Perfect by Janice Thompson

5 votes 17.2%

The Letters A Novel by Suzanne Woods Fisher

The Letters by Suzanne Woods Fisher

4 votes 13.8%

The Governess of Highland Hall (Edwardian Brides, #1) by Carrie Turansky

- The Governess of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky

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- Every Waking Moment by Chris Fabry

4 votes 13.8%

- Dark Justice: A Novel by Brandilyn Collins

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“Somehow, we must give him hope and a vision for improving his character," she continued. "He must see the value in it and believe it's a real possibility for him to change and be successful.”
― Carrie Turansky, A Refuge at Highland Hall

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“I know this is difficult, Maggie, but listen to me. There's more to waiting than just biding our time. Our job is to pray and trust the Lord to reveal what's hidden and bring the full truth to light.”
― Carrie Turansky, Shine Like the Dawn

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