Carrie Turansky Books in Order

Where to Start with Carrie Turansky

If you are new to Carrie Turansky’s heartwarming, faith-filled stories, the best place to start is with her flagship series, the Edwardian Brides Series. Beginning with The Governess of Highland Hall, this trilogy offers the perfect introduction to her signature style: rich historical settings, deep spiritual growth, and sweet romance. Fans of Downton Abbey will immediately feel at home among the grand estates and social dynamics of early 20th-century England.

For readers who prefer emotionally gripping historical dramas based on real-world events, the McAlister Family Series is another phenomenal entry point. This duology delves into the poignant history of British Home Children sent to Canada, focusing on resilience, family bonds, and redemption. If you prefer modern stories, her updated contemporary romances under the Vermont Blessings or Bayside Treasures banners offer light, cozy reads.

The Edwardian Brides Series: Welcome to Highland Hall

Set in England during the twilight of the Edwardian era, this trilogy follows the lives, trials, and loves of the Ramsey family and the staff who keep their grand estate, Highland Hall, running. While each book focuses on a different couple and can technically be read as a standalone, they are highly interconnected and best enjoyed in publication order to appreciate the ongoing family dynamics and character growth.

1. The Governess of Highland Hall (2013) – Sent to tutor the unruly children of the widowed Sir William Ramsey, former missionary Julia Foster must navigate the rigid social expectations of the estate and help heal a grieving family.
2. The Daughter of Highland Hall (2014) – Sir William’s sister, Katherine Ramsey, enters London society only to find herself drawn to a dedicated medical student, forcing her to choose between high-society expectations and true love.
3. A Refuge at Highland Hall (2015) – As World War I looms, Penny Ramsey opens the estate to orphaned children from London, working alongside a handsome French pilot to find light and hope in dark times.

The McAlister Family Series: The British Home Children Duology

This series shines a light on a heart-wrenching and lesser-known chapter of history: the British Home Children, where over 100,000 children were sent from the UK to Canada as farm laborers and domestic servants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Because it follows a continuous family saga, you should strictly read this series in order, including the bridging novella.

• No Ocean Too Wide (2019) – When a sudden tragedy separates the McAlister siblings in London, three of them are sent to Canada. The eldest sister, Laura, fights alongside a determined young lawyer to cross the ocean and reunite her family.
• Keeper of Her Heart (2020) (Novella 1.5) – A bridging short story following two British Home Children who meet while working under indentured contracts on a Canadian farm. It was originally released as a free gift for the author's newsletter subscribers.
• No Journey Too Far (2021) – Picking up after the Great War, Garth McAlister returns to Canada to search for his remaining missing sister, Grace, and to reclaim the woman he loves.

Dual-Timeline and Standalone Historical Novels

In addition to her series, Carrie Turansky has written several standalone historical novels. Her recent work includes acclaimed dual-timeline books that bridge the past and present through historical mysteries, art history, and archival secrets. These can be read in any order:

• Shine Like the Dawn (2017) – A standalone historical romance set in Edwardian England. It follows Maggie Laine, who returns to her childhood home in Northumberland to face the painful memories of her past and find unexpected restoration.
• Across the Blue (2018) – Set in Edwardian England and France during the dawn of aviation, this story charts the romance between an aspiring female aviator and a daring pilot competing for the Daily Mail prize.
• The Legacy of Longdale Manor (2023) – Winner of the 2024 ACFW Carol Award. In 2012, art historian Gwen Monroe travels to England’s Lake District to appraise antiques, where she uncovers a century-old journal detailing a painful family secret from 1912.
• A Token of Love (2024) – A dual-timeline novel spanning Victorian London in 1885 and the present day. The story details the historical search for a child abandoned at London’s Foundling Hospital, intersecting with a modern museum director's fight to help children in need today.

The Contemporary Romance Series

Before achieving widespread acclaim for her Edwardian historical fiction, Turansky penned several contemporary Christian romances. These books were originally published by Steeple Hill's Love Inspired line and were later updated, revised, and republished under the author's independent imprint, Flowing Stream Books. They are sweet, light, and focused on community, healing, and faith.

Vermont Blessings Series

1. Along Came Love (2006 / Revised 2021) – Set in Vermont, this story features a struggling bakery owner and a local pilot who must learn to trust each other.
2. Surrendered Hearts (2011 / Revised 2021) – Follows a social worker and a single dad as they navigate family challenges and find romance in a small Vermont town.

Bayside Treasures Series

1. Seeking His Love (2010 / Revised 2019) – Set in Fairhaven, Washington, a youth theater director seeking a fresh start rents space from a grieving, reclusive widower.
2. A Man to Trust (2012 / Revised 2019) – A dedicated nurse and an executive dealing with family secrets cross paths and learn to rely on God's guidance.
3. Snowflake Sweethearts (2012 / Revised 2019) – A cozy Christmas-themed romance set in a coastal town, perfect for seasonal reading.

Looking Ahead: The Lost Treasures of Yorkshire

Fans of Turansky's English historical settings can look forward to a brand-new series, The Lost Treasures of Yorkshire. Set in 1912, it follows three sisters who inherit a neglected estate. The first book in this new saga is scheduled for release in late 2026:

• Echoes Across the Moors (Expected October 2026) – The Fairchild sisters inherit Willowbrook Hall under the condition that they live on the property, where they uncover a mysterious historical photograph.

What to Know Before You Start

Carrie Turansky’s books are classified as clean and wholesome Christian fiction. While romance is a central element, the stories focus heavily on historical research, family reconciliation, and spiritual themes such as forgiveness, trusting God through trials, and social justice. Turansky is known for thoroughly researching real historical settings and institutions—such as the Foundling Hospital in A Token of Love and the British Home Children initiatives in No Ocean Too Wide—making her books both educational and deeply emotional.