Jen Turano

Jen Turano is a bestselling author, well-known for her work in the historical romance genre, particularly for her novels set in the Gilded Age. She has written several series, including Ladies of Distinction, American Heiresses, and Apart From the Crowd. Turano's writing is often marked by its humor, which has earned her the recognition as one of the Funniest Voices in Inspirational Romance by Booklist.

Turano is an American author who has made a significant impact in the romance, historical fiction, and Christian fiction genres. She holds a degree in Clothing and Textile from the University of Akron and initially pursued a career in management before turning to full-time writing after the birth of her son. Turano's writing career took off in 2012 with the debut of her first series, The Ladies of Distinction Series, which includes novels like "A Change of Fortune" and "A Most Peculiar Circumstance." The latter was selected as one of the Top Ten Romance Books by Booklist in 2013.

Turano's work has been well-received in the literary community, earning her Publisher Weekly and Booklist starred reviews, top picks from Romantic Times, and praise from Library Journal. She has been a finalist twice for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards and has had two of her books listed in the top 100 romances of the past decade from Booklist. Despite her success, Turano remains accessible to her readers, often engaging with them on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, as well as through her website. She currently resides outside of Denver, CO, and is represented by the Natasha Kern Literary Agency.
Ladies of Distinction Books
# Title Year
1 Gentleman of Her Dreams 2012
2 A Change of Fortune 2012
3 A Most Peculiar Circumstance 2013
4 A Talent for Trouble 2013
5 A Match of Wits 2014
A Class of Their Own Books
# Title Year
1 After a Fashion 2015
2 In Good Company 2015
3 Playing the Part 2016
Finding Home Books
# Title Year
1 Finding Margo 2016
Apart from the Crowd Books
# Title Year
1 At Your Request 2017
2 Behind the Scenes 2017
3 Out of the Ordinary 2017
4 Caught by Surprise 2018
American Heiresses Books
# Title Year
1 Flights of Fancy 2019
2 Diamond in the Rough 2019
3 Storing Up Trouble 2020
The Bleaker Street Inquiry Agency Books
# Title Year
1 To Steal a Heart 2020
2 To Write a Wrong 2021
3 To Disguise the Truth 2022
The Matchmakers Books
# Title Year
1 A Match in the Making 2023
2 To Spark a Match 2023
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Grand Encounters 2020
Jen Turano Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Serving Up Love 2019