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Virginia Kantra

Virginia Kantra credits her love for strong heroes and courageous heroines to a childhood spent devouring fairy tales.A six-time Romance Writers of America RITA Award finalist, Virginia is the winner of numerous writing awards, including the Golden Heart, Golden Leaf, Holt Medallion, Maggie Award of Excellence and two National Readers' Choice Awards. After writing her popular "MacNeill Brothers" and "Trouble in Eden" series for Silhouette, Virginia turned her hand to romantic suspense and paranormal romance. Married to her college sweetheart and the mother of three kids, Virginia is a firm believer in the strength of family, the importance of storytelling, and the power of love.

Genres: Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense

New and upcoming books

January 2026

Anne of a Different Island

Series

MacNeills
   1. The Passion of Patrick MacNeill (1998)
   2. The Comeback of Conn MacNeill (2012)
   3. The Temptation of Sean MacNeill (2000)
   4. Mad Dog and Annie (2000)

Trouble in Eden
   1. All a Man Can Do (2002)
   2. All a Man Can Ask (2003)
   3. All a Man Can Be (2003)
   4. Stolen Memory (2005)

Children of the Sea
   0.5. Sea Crossing (2008)
   1. Sea Witch (2008)
   2. Sea Fever (2008)
   3. Sea Lord (2009)
   4. Immortal Sea (2010)
   5. Forgotten Sea (2011)

Children of the Earth
Midsummer Night's Magic (2011)

Dare Island
   1. Carolina Home (2012)
   2. Carolina Girl (2013)
   3. Carolina Man (2014)
   4. Carolina Blues (2014)
   5. Carolina Dreaming (2016)
   Carolina Heart (2016)

March Sisters
1. Meg and Jo (2019)
2. Beth and Amy (2021)

Novels

   Guilty Secrets (2004)
   Close Up (2005)
   Home Before Midnight (2006)
   The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale (2023)
   Anne of a Different Island (2026)

Collections

   Man of My Dreams (2004) (with others)
   Over the Moon (2007) (with others)
   Shifter (2008) (with others)
   Burning Up (2010) (with others)
   Tied With a Bow (2011) (with others)
   Ask Me Why (2015) (with others)

Series contributed to

Men in Blue
4. The Reforming of Matthew Dunn (1998)

Families Are Forever
14. The Comeback of Con MacNeill (2000)

Firstborn Sons
2. Born to Protect (2001)

Family Secrets
5. Her Beautiful Assassin (2003)

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Virginia Kantra recommends

Austen at Sea (2025)
Natalie Jenner
"A poignant and insightful story about two sisters on a transatlantic crossing making a bid for independence and finding love and personal freedom. Jenner brings Louisa May Alcott to vibrant life with her vivid cast of lovers and book lovers caught up in the struggle for women's rights and literary legacy. Alcott and Austen fans, rejoice!"

The Only Game in Town (2023)
Lacie Waldon
"Funny and fresh, this small town romance about putting down roots and finding where you belong is full of quirky characters and heart."

The Sweet Spot (2023)
Amy Poeppel
"With sly humor and sharp understanding, Amy Poeppel hits The Sweet Spot in this funny, twisty, goodhearted novel about families lost, found, and made."

The Vibrant Years (2022)
Sonali Dev
"I loved this story of three generations of women navigating life, love, and the patriarchy. Sonali Dev's writing is lush and evocative, her characters vibrant with rage, humor, and wisdom."

Take It from Me (2022)
Jamie Beck
"[Jamie Beck delivers] an observant and compassionate story about the power of women's friendship to challenge and change us."

Just Another Love Song (2022)
Kerry Winfrey
"I loved this charming, funny homage to small towns and first loves and what happens when we leave them behind. (Or don't.) Kerry Winfrey's writing is as warm as a hug, and Hank Tillman is my new book boyfriend."

In Her Boots (2022)
KJ Dell'Antonia
"Full of quirky twists and heartfelt humor, In Her Boots is a wildly entertaining page turner about forging your own path and finding your way home again."

If You Ask Me (2022)
Libby Hubscher
"I gasped, I ground my teeth, and I cheered along with Violet as she gathered the smashed pieces of her life and used them to build something better than before."--Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for AuntiesFull of southern charm and self-discovery. Libby Hubscher brings a light touch to heavy emotions in this witty novel about starting over in life and in love."

A Certain Appeal (2021)
Vanessa King
"Sassy and sizzling! A fun play on Pride & Prejudice about the loves we find and the families we make."

The Inheritance (2021)
JoAnn Ross
"With her trademark warmth and sympathy, JoAnn Ross skillfully blends past and present in this multi-generational story about three very different sisters who find each other and a place to call home."

Full Bloom (2020)
Judith Arnold
"I love the Blooms! Full Bloom is warmly written and fiercely funny, the characters real, flawed, and sympathetic."

The Wedding War (2020)
Liz Talley
"A funny and poignant tribute to the enduring strength of women’s friendship. Liz Talley’s characters are flawed and sympathetic, her writing sharp and insightful."

The Chocolate Temptation (2014)
(Chocolate, book 6)
Laura Florand
"Sumptuous."

Demonfire (2010)
(DemonSlayers, book 1)
Kate Douglas
"Fast-paced and imaginative. Kate Douglas writes with heat and heart."

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