

They emphasize humor, love, family values, and the rules of society. Regencies are set in the same time period of England that Jane Austen wrote in. She writes historical romance when she is not busy with her four young children and husband.

After earning a degree in English, she turned her attention to writing. Donaldson is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and other LDS authors in this genre include Sarah M. She learned how to ski in the Italian Alps, visited East Berlin before the wall came down, and spent three years living next to a 500-year-old castle. She gave birth to a fifth child and continues to write.ĭonaldson has debuted at a time when Regency clean-reads are being offered by national as well as LDS publishing houses. Edenbrooke won the 2014 Dama Prize for the best historical romance. Her novels, Edenbrooke and Blackmoore were published in 20, respectively. After she and her husband had four children, she began to write.

Moving frequently while growing up allowed her some romantic experiences, such as living next door to a 500-year old castle, learning to ski in the Italian Alps, and visiting East Berlin before the wall came down.Īfter she graduated from high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, she went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in English (with a minor in music) from Brigham Young University. Air Force fighter pilot who moved his family throughout the world. Julianne Donaldson is a historical romance novelist. Edenbrooke: A Proper Romance, by Julianne Donaldson Shadow Mountain Publishing (2012) Trade paperback (222) pages ISBN: 978-1609089467 Genre: Regency Romance, Historical Romance, Inspirational Fiction ADDITIONAL INFO ADD TO GOODREADS We purchased a copy of the book for our own enjoyment.
