The author of ten novels, her stories span the rich tapestries of ancient worlds to the tumultuous landscapes of World War II, though her favorite genre is sweet Regency romance, enchanting readers with tales of love and intrigue set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century England.

Jenelle’s historical novels weave gentle messages of faith throughout vivid storytelling. She draws inspiration from the timeless treasures found in antique stores. Often found writing at the Florida beach, she enjoys life with her family and manages two saucy cats who insist on interrupting her creative endeavors.

INTERVIEW:

How long have you been writing? How many books or series have you published?

I have 10 traditional published novels with Guideposts fiction and Tyndale since 2018.

What inspired you to write? How does your faith impact your writing?

I started writing and illustrating at age seven. My mother loved literature. As a public school teacher, she taught me how to write. I often would escape into a Christian novel every week to unwind.

Do you have a favorite author or book? Why is that your favorite?

I adore Laura Frantz, Tessa Afshar, Michelle Griep, Mimi Matthew’s, and Connilyn Cossette. They write beautiful love stories that sweep me away!

What is your favorite genre to read/write?

Anything with spice-free romance and a bold faith message!

What do you like most about what you do? What are your biggest challenges?

I love creating for others. The challenge is getting past the mind blocks or imposter syndrome. But if we risk nothing, we achieve nothing. Creating brings so much growth!

Do you have a favorite character in your most recent release?

I loved Edward, Kitty’s brother! He almost stole the novel. That said, both Sebastian and Kitty hold a special place in my heart as they struggle to find their place in the world.

What are you working on now? What can we expect in the future? 

I’m working on a Little Mermaid meets Romeo and Juliet story. When a brutal shipwreck leaves Britain’s most feared shipping magnate wounded and temporarily blind on the storm-lashed coast of Cornwall, a courageous young woman rescues him from wreckers determined to finish the job. London’s undefeated prizefighter has never met a man he couldn’t defeat—until the only battle that matters can’t be won with his fists. Though he doesn’t know the identity of the mysterious songbird who nurses him back to health, Alex Carnell vows to return for her. But when he does, she’s vanished. Now he’ll do anything to find the woman whose voice captured his heart…never imagining she’s become one of London’s most celebrated opera singers—or that she’s the daughter of the man he’s sworn to destroy.

From the wild coasts of Cornwall to the glittering Convent Gardens of London.

Do you have any fun facts to mention? (what is your go-to snack when writing/reading? Daily habits…)

I started weight lifting over a year ago. It’s amazing for fixing any author problems! The best stress relief!

What would you like to say to readers? (What do you hope readers take-away from your book?)

Even though I wrote what readers hopefully will consider a swoony romance, my prayer is that readers are reminded that God sees and cares for each of us. Also, when we share the gospel with our friends and neighbors as in the case of Freddy (Kitty’s best friend) , we never know how God can use those testimonies for His glory!

ABOUT THE BOOK:
350 pages
Released July 14, 2026
Tyndale Fiction
Available in Kindle and Paperback

Book Blurb:

An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling in this Regency romance set in glittering London ballrooms and Calcutta street markets.

When Kitty Grenville’s grandfather announces her engagement to Sebastian Sinclair, she’s appalled. She barely remembers the boy she met once as a child—and now he’s a man tied to the East India Company, the very organization that tore Kitty and her brother from their mother and home in Hyderabad years ago. Unwilling to relinquish her dream of a love match or her passion for astronomy, Kitty is determined to refuse the marriage and find freedom in her own way.

Sebastian Sinclair carries the weight of duty and regret. To atone for past sins, he complies with his grandfather’s orders to return to England, fulfill a long-standing betrothal, and defend the maligned East India Company before Parliament. Though Kitty makes her disinterest clear, Sebastian is drawn to her intellect and spirit.

As Kitty navigates her first London season, her opinion of Sebastian begins to shift, especially when he shields her from scandal. When he’s abruptly called back to India, Kitty stuns everyone by marrying him and going with him, hoping to escape her grandfather’s control—and to find her mother.

But the challenges that await in India are greater than imagined. Together, Kitty and Sebastian must confront the legacy of family and empire—and discover if a marriage born of obligation can grow into a love strong enough to endure.