Emma Lombard is a historical fiction author known for her adventurous romantic narratives. Her debut novel, "Discerning Grace," the first installment in "The White Sails Series," earned critical acclaim, including the 2021 B.R.A.G. Medallion for excellence and a bronze medal in the Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year Award for Historical Romance. The novel also won the 2021 Chatelaine Award for Historical Romance at the Chanticleer International Book Awards.
Born in Pontefract, UK, Lombard spent her formative years in Zimbabwe and South Africa before settling in Brisbane, Australia, where she raised four sons. Before transitioning to fiction writing, she worked as a freelance corporate editor, though she found her true passion in crafting seafaring tales. Despite her personal susceptibility to seasickness, her characters embody fearless maritime spirit, blending historical authenticity with romantic adventure. Lombard continues to captivate readers with her vivid storytelling and richly drawn settings.