Kathleen Denly

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Kathleen Denly writes historical romance to entertain, encourage, and inspire readers toward a better understanding of our amazing God and how He sees us.  She enjoys finding the lesser known pockets of history and bringing them to life through the joys and struggles of her characters.

Sunny southern California, a favorite setting in her stories, is also her home.  She lives there with her loving husband, four young children, and three cats.  As a member of the adoption and foster community, children in need are a cause dear to her heart and she finds they make frequent appearances in her stories.

When she isn’t writing, researching, or caring for children, she spends her time reading, visiting historical sites, hiking, and crafting.

Kathleen is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and the award-winning author of the Chaparral Hearts series.

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Harmony on the Horizon

On the heels of the Great Rebellion, Margaret Foster, an abolitionist northerner, takes a teaching position in 1865 San Diego—a town dominated by Southern sympathizers. At thirty-seven years of age, Margaret has accepted spinsterhood and embraced her role as teacher. So, when Everett Thompson, the handsomest member of the School Board, reveals his interest in her, it’s a dream come true. Until her passionate ideals drive a wedge between them.

  • Sing in the Sunlight

    Richard Stevens isn’t who he thinks he is. Neither is the woman who now claims his last name. Can he help her rise above the pain that runs deeper than her disfiguring scars to accept a love worth every risk?

  • Waltz in the Wilderness

    She’s desperate to find her missing father. His conscience demands he risk all to help. Eliza Brooks is haunted by her role in her mother’s death, so she’ll do anything to find her missing pa—even sneak aboard a southbound ship.