Sharon Gillenwater is a bestselling author known for her heartfelt Christian romances set in small-town West Texas and Regency-era England. Her works, including contemporary and historical novels, explore themes of love, faith, and family. She has published with major houses such as Dorchester, Berkley, Harlequin Historical, Multnomah, Steeple Hill, Love Inspired, and Revell. Gillenwater has also republished her out-of-print Christian romances and adapted many of her earlier works for the Christian market.
Growing up on a ranch near Colorado City, Texas, Gillenwater draws inspiration from her roots, crafting stories filled with rugged cowboys and resilient women in close-knit communities. A trip to England and Scotland sparked her fascination with Regency-era history, leading her to write both Christian and sweet historical romances set in that period. Her narratives often feature swift courtships, a reflection of her own whirlwind romance with her husband, whom she married just three months after they met.
Now residing in rural Washington state, Gillenwater continues to write from her mountain-view home, which she describes as akin to a writer’s retreat. Her stories celebrate enduring love - whether between couples, within families, or through faith - capturing the essence of the settings and eras she brings to life.