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Shelley Kassian

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Saint Paul, Canada

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Bestselling author Shelley Kassian has captivated readers for over two decades with her timeless love stories, blending romance and dark fantasy into a genre she affectionately terms romantasy. Among her notable works is A Gentleman for Christmas, an Edwardian romance that became an Amazon bestseller in Canada.

An avid history enthusiast and traveler, Shelley draws inspiration from the people she meets and the places she explores—from secret gardens to medieval castles, with a particular fascination for the Tudor period. Her stories follow the hero’s journey, rooted in emotional depth, resilience, and the enduring power of love.

Critics have praised her prose as “near rhapsodic,” “pitch-perfect,” and “stylishly straightforward,” while readers ...more

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Average rating: 4.19 · 436 ratings · 330 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Sea for Summer (Places in the Heart #1) 3.77 avg rating — 30 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 Gentleman for Christmas 4.33 avg rating — 24 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
	The Half Mile of Baby Blue (Women of Stampede, #2) 4.22 avg rating — 18 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 Lotus to Love: Perfume, Passion and Discovery in Egypt (Places in the Heart, #3) 4.18 avg rating — 17 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 Mountain Leads Home (Places in the Heart, #2) 3.41 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2022 — 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 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
	The Scarlett Mark (The Odin Saga, #1) 3.56 avg rating — 9 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
	A Lasting Harmony (The Thurston Hotel Series, #5) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2016 — 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
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I just returned from the Romance Writers of America (RWA) National Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada, and I’m still energized—from the mist rising off Horseshoe Falls and from the conference theme: Falling for Romance.

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Tequila and Candy Drops (Blueberry Springs, #6)

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Shelley Kassian liked Barbara's review of A Gentleman for Christmas: "Logan and Cecily's story is a historical romance set around the Christmas season in Canada. It is well written with a good storyline that kept me turning pages. I enjoyed seeing them get a happy ending. This story can also be found in the anthology, " Read more of this review »
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Shelley Kassian liked JudyAnnLovesBooks's review of A Gentleman for Christmas: "This was an incredibly sweet and entertaining romance read. I enjoyed reading this historical romance, set around the Christmas season. Logan and Cecily are as different as night and day but there attraction to one another brings them together. Watch" Read more of this review »
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Shelley Kassian liked Sandy's review of A Gentleman for Christmas: "A very good story. Over the river and through the woods to grandmother house they go with a whole lot of complaining too. That how this one start off it is rather cute. Logan and Cecily are attracted to each other but neither one has said a word to th" Read more of this review »
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