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Denise M. Colby

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Denise M. Colby writes historical romance sweetened with faith, hope, and love. She finds history fascinating and contemplates often how it was to live in the 1800’s.

Her debut novel, When Plans Go Awry, is a 2025 Carol Award finalist and placed 3rd in the Historical Romance category of the OCRW BBB contest.

She treasures the written word and the messages that can be conveyed when certain words are strung together. An avid journal writer, she usually can be found with a pen and notepad whenever she’s reading God’s word.

Every year Denise chooses a word to focus on. For 2025, her word is FLOURISH! Sign up for her newsletter at denisemcolby.com or you can follow Denise on facebook or instagram.

Average rating: 4.54 · 109 ratings · 70 reviews · 5 distinct worksSimilar authors
When Plans Go Awry (Best-la...

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No Plan at All (Best-laid P...

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A Slight Change of Plans (B...

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A Whole New Plan Releases in May 2026

My next book, A Whole New Plan, releases May 26, 2026. This is the fourth book in the Best-laid Plans Series, and the third teacher’s story.

A Whole New Plan book releases in May 2026 and includes a wounded Pinkerton agent and a cautious pastor.

A wounded Pinkerton agent. A cautious pastor. When danger threatens, only their faith along with God’s perfect plan, can show them the way forward.

California, 1870. Pastor William Baker built his life on steady faith and safe choices, but the arriv

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When Plans Go Awry A Slight Change of Plans No Plan at All A Whole New Plan
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A Whole New Plan by Denise M. Colby
"This is a beautiful Christian romance. Honestly it gave me Little House on the Prairie feels. At least from the historical perspective and the family centric writing. Denise Colby does a stunning job bring her characters and communities to life.
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When Plans Go Awry by Denise M. Colby
"Good historical romance

When Plans Go Awry is a good historical romance novel. The characters are well-developed and the storyline is good, with a nice twist near the end. You’ll enjoy this book…"
When Plans Go Awry by Denise M. Colby
"Fun and romantic!

Historical fiction at its finest. Colby's insight into the time period of California, the rules, and women's lack of rights was so good. I loved the characters and seeing their faith grow."
When Plans Go Awry by Denise M. Colby
"Olivia’s plan

Sometimes we have a specific plan in mind and assume everything will turn out perfectly. But then and again, God has His own plan for us.

I, at times, had a hard time liking Olivia, but it all came together at the end. Super sweet and cl" Read more of this review »
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Jack by Susan May Warren
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Great introduction to this branch of the family. So fun to see past characters and how they are interrelated. Loved the dirty dancing scenes. Mystery, intrigue, men doing some rescuing to figure out their feelings, with strong female characters.
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Steinbeck by Susan May Warren
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I could not wait to get to this story and it didn’t disappoint. So many things I want to say but can’t without giving away stuff. We’ve been following these two through all the books, so glad to see more.
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Austen by Susan May Warren
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The cross-over between the siblings and the stories has been fun to follow although some of it has been hard to keep up with. I love that Austen sees Declan a little more than others and is willing to try. So much keeps getting thrown at these charac ...more
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Doyle by Susan May Warren
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What an adventure. Doyle and Tia are strong characters who struggle like everyone else. Interesting how each person remembers past things differently. Love that he keeps showing up.
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A Mountain Christmas Romance by Misty M. Beller
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Such a sweet story. I loved how Matthias and Opals story evolved.
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