The Cowgirl Nanny, my ninth published book (and third for Harlequin Heartwarming) will be out next week, April 23.  Although part of my Montana Carters sweet contemporary romance miniseries about a ranching family, The Cowgirl Nanny also stands alone. What’s The Cowgirl Nanny about? Bryce Carter is a widowed dad who has given up on love…But he still needs a summer nanny for his two young children. Professional barrel racer Carrie Rizzo might be perfect…But even if Brye could open his family, let alone his heart, she’s returning to rodeo in the fall. With friends to lovers, found family, a ..read more

One of my publishers, Harlequin, is marking its 75th anniversary in 2024. To celebrate, an author from each series romance line has been invited to write a special free online short story—one for each month of the year. I’m honoured to represent Harlequin Heartwarming and my story, Reunion at the Bluebunch Café, is Harlequin’s 75th anniversary read for April. Chefs Kristi and Alex share a passion for cooking, a tiny small-town kitchen…and a second chance at love? If you’ve read Montana Reunion and A Family for the Rodeo Cowboy, the first two books in my Montana Carters sweet romance miniserie ..read more

Reunion at the Bluebunch Café by Jen Gilroy  Chefs Kristi and Alex share a passion for cooking, a tiny small-town kitchen…and a second chance at love? Harlequin is celebrating its 75th birthday in 2024. I was honoured to be invited to write a special free online story for Harlequin Heartwarming, live on Harlequin’s website throughout April 2024. My story, Reunion at the Bluebunch Cafe, is set in the same world as my Montana Carters miniseries. If you’ve already started the series, you’ll meet some familiar characters. Otherwise, Reunion at the Bluebunch Café introduces you to the small to ..read more

This past week, I reached another milestone in my life and writing career. Thanks to my UK literary agent Kiran Kataria, I’ve signed a three-book deal for a new Second World War historical fiction series. These books, following three teachers who are evacuated with their pupils from London to the English countryside in September 1939, are my first fully historical women’s fiction titles. I’ll also be writing them as ‘Rose Warner,’ a name from my family tree and chosen with my UK agent and editor to suit the genre and time period. Why historical fiction?   I’m known for my heartwarming, sw ..read more

Writing as Rose Warner, I’m thrilled to have signed a three-book deal with British publisher Canelo for a new Second World War women’s fiction (saga) series. These stories follow three female teachers, who, with their students, are evacuated from London to rural Eastern England in September 1939 just before war is declared. The first book, The Teacher Evacuees, will be out in October 2025 in paperback and ebook. Canelo says: ‘Thrilling, heartwarming, atmospheric and emotional, this wartime trilogy is a fantastic blend of well-researched fact and brilliantly written fiction.’ Find out more in ..read more

I recently visited the Harlequin office (part of HarperCollins Publishers) in Toronto, Canada. Harlequin publishes my sweet romance Montana Carters books for Heartwarming, one of their series lines, and visiting the office and meeting my editor in person was an exciting “first” in my author life. Read about my visit in a blog post here.   ..read more

International Women’s Day is March 8 during what is also Women’s History Month in many countries. It’s a day to recognize women’s achievements, particularly in ways that have made a positive difference to society or for women and girls (for example, women’s contributions during both World Wars and winning the right to vote). While I acknowledge and appreciate the trailblazing women who have come before me, many ordinary women have also inspired me. Here are four things these “unsung heroines” have taught me. Putting the kettle on for a cuppa makes life better From my British female family and ..read more

If you follow my Facebook author page or X (formerly Twitter) you may know that this week I visited Harlequin (part of HarperCollins) in Toronto, Canada. Harlequin publishes my sweet romance Montana Carters books for Heartwarming, one of their series lines, and visiting the office was an exciting “first” in my author life. The “country mouse” visits the city Since returning to Canada from England in 2015, I’ve lived in a small town and rural area. Downtown Toronto, albeit a shock to the senses (including emergency sirens in the middle of the night outside my hotel), was also a reminder of a li ..read more

While I usually choose my word of the year much earlier, in 2024 it’s taken longer than I expected. In fact, I’ve finally settled on two words rather than one but they’re linked. First is “courage.” Knowing already this year holds changes and challenges, I need the reminder that “courage” brings. While I’ll still feel fear, facing uncertainty and challenges with a spirit of courage will help me better deal with and overcome obstacles. That courage will also give me resilience and inner strength in difficult times. My second word is “possibilities” Along with courage, and while I enjoy my famil ..read more

With Valentine’s Day, the month of February is often known as being focused on love and romance. This year, I’m delighted to be taking part in a special library event on Saturday, February 3rd, “Let’s Talk Romance,” organized by the Rideau Lakes Public Library in Elgin, Ontario, Canada. I’m looking forward to meeting readers, and sharing why I write romance and a bit about my books and writing career. Although the event is free, you need to register beforehand via EventBrite here. I’ll be joined by movie producer Beth Stevenson, who has brought a number of romance books to the screen, and cove ..read more