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Marisa Masterson

Marisa Masterson
  • Genre:

    Historical Romance Western Romance Historical Fiction Christian Fiction
  • Country: United States
  • Books: 34
  • Profession: Teacher, Author
  • Born: 26 April
  • Member Since: Feb 2019
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  • Followers: 335
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BIOGRAPHY

Marisa Masterson and her husband of thirty five years reside in Saginaw, Michigan. They have two grown children, granddaughter.

She is a retired high school English teacher and oversaw a high school writing center in partnership with the local university. In addition, she is a National Writing Project fellow.

Marisa regularly contributes as a blogger. Find her blog at http://sweetamericanasweethearts.blogspot.com/.

Focusing on her home state of Wisconsin, she writes sweet historical romance that are often set in that state. Growing up, she loved hearing stories about her family pioneering in that state. Those stories, in part, are what inspired her to begin writing.

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Alice Heals the Doctor (Uncertain Sweethearts Book 1)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Oct 19, 2023
Christmas and Babies: (A Holiday Boxed Set)
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Christmas and Babies: (A Holiday Boxed Set)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Nov 14, 2023
A Match for Lilah Jo: Marianne's Mail Order Bride Book #9
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A Match for Lilah Jo: Marianne's Mail Order Bride Book #9by Marisa MastersonPublish: Oct 08, 2021Historical Romance Western Romance Christian Fiction Teen & Young Adult
Clarice's Chance: (The Suffrage Spinsters Book 25)
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Clarice's Chance: (The Suffrage Spinsters Book 25)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Oct 11, 2023
Regina's Replacement: The Reclusive Man Series, Book 5
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Regina's Replacement: The Reclusive Man Series, Book 5by Marisa MastersonPublish: Mar 02, 2022
A Match for Maggie: Marianne's Mail Order Bride Book #13
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A Match for Maggie: Marianne's Mail Order Bride Book #13by Marisa MastersonPublish: Feb 01, 2022
Mail Order Lucy: An Impostor for Christmas Book 8
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Mail Order Lucy: An Impostor for Christmas Book 8by Marisa MastersonPublish: Dec 07, 2021
Sookie's Silence (Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides Book16)
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Wren's Wooer : (Westward Home & Hearts Book 24)
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Wren's Wooer : (Westward Home & Hearts Book 24)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Nov 09, 2021
A Bride for Dun: The Sheriff's Mail Order Bride Book 9
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A Bride for Dun: The Sheriff's Mail Order Bride Book 9by Marisa MastersonPublish: Oct 01, 2021
Mail Order Tamsyn: Secret Baby Dilemma Book 7
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Mail Order Tamsyn: Secret Baby Dilemma Book 7by Marisa MastersonPublish: Mar 12, 2021
Brewster's Baby: Land Run Mail Order Brides Book 4
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Brewster's Baby: Land Run Mail Order Brides Book 4by Marisa MastersonPublish: Jun 13, 2022
Glory : Prairie Roses Collection-Book 17
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Glory : Prairie Roses Collection-Book 17by Marisa MastersonPublish: Apr 27, 2022
Ginger Snap (Lockets and Lace Book 25)
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Ginger Snap (Lockets and Lace Book 25)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Mar 30, 2020Series: Lockets and LaceChristian Fiction
Lemon Pie by Lucinda: Old Timey Holiday Kitchen Book 4
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Lemon Pie by Lucinda: Old Timey Holiday Kitchen Book 4by Marisa MastersonPublish: Aug 30, 2021Historical Romance Western Romance Christian Fiction
Beau's Elegant Bride (Matchmaker's Mix-Up Book 11)
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Beau's Elegant Bride (Matchmaker's Mix-Up Book 11)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Jul 15, 2021Western Romance Christian Fiction
A Bride for Adam: Mistaken Identity Mail Order Brides Book 6
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A Bride for Adam: Mistaken Identity Mail Order Brides Book 6by Marisa MastersonPublish: Jun 11, 2021Historical Romance Western Romance Christian Fiction
Verity's Overlander (Brides of Pelican Rapids Book 15)
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Verity's Overlander (Brides of Pelican Rapids Book 15)by Marisa MastersonPublish: May 14, 2021Western Romance Christian Fiction
A Bride for Harland (The Proxy Brides Book 51)
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A Bride for Harland (The Proxy Brides Book 51)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Jan 12, 2021
Detective to the Rescue (Christmas Rescue Series Book 18)
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Detective to the Rescue (Christmas Rescue Series Book 18)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Dec 16, 2020
A Strongman for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides Book 34)
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A Bride for Boss
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A Bride for Bossby Marisa MastersonPublish: Nov 17, 2020Western Romance Christian Fiction
The Teacher's Star (Belles of Wyoming Book 35)
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The Teacher's Star (Belles of Wyoming Book 35)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Mar 04, 2020Series: The Belles of WyomingHistorical Romance Christian Fiction
Massachusetts Bride (Book 7) (North and South: Civil War Brides)
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Massachusetts Bride (Book 7) (North and South: Civil War Brides)by Marisa MastersonPublish: May 26, 2020Series: North and SouthHistorical Romance Christian Fiction
A Snowy Delivery for Christmas (Ornamental Match Maker Series Book 21)
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A Snowy Delivery for Christmas (Ornamental Match Maker Series Book 21)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Nov 17, 2019Series: Ornamental Match Maker seriesHistorical Romance Christian Fiction
Ruby's Risk (Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides)
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Ruby's Risk (Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Nov 01, 2019Series: Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order BridesChristian Fiction
Grace for a Drifter (The Belles of Wyoming Book 15)
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Grace for a Drifter (The Belles of Wyoming Book 15)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Sep 06, 2019Series: The Belles of WyomingWestern Romance Christian Fiction
A Keeper for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides Book 12)
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A Keeper for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides Book 12)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Dec 03, 2019Series: Spinster Mail-Order BridesHistorical Romance
A Farmer for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides Book 4)
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A Farmer for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides Book 4)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Jul 18, 2019Series: Spinster Mail-Order BridesHistorical Romance
A Bride for Bode (The Proxy Brides Book 21)
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A Bride for Bode (The Proxy Brides Book 21)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Jul 25, 2019Series: The Proxy BridesChristian Fiction
A Bride for Darrell (The Proxy Brides Book 17)
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A Bride for Darrell (The Proxy Brides Book 17)by Marisa MastersonPublish: May 23, 2019Series: The Proxy BridesHistorical Romance Romantic Suspense Romance Western Romance
A Shadowed Groom for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides)
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A Shadowed Groom for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides)by Marisa MastersonPublish: Jun 18, 2019Series: Spinster Mail-Order BridesHistorical Romance Romantic Suspense Romance Christian Fiction
Manny's Triumph: Secrets in Idyll Wood
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Manny's Triumph: Secrets in Idyll Woodby Marisa MastersonPublish: Jun 25, 2019Series: Secrets in Idyll WoodHistorical Romance Romance Christian Fiction Teen & Young Adult
Hart's Longing: Secrets in Idyll Wood book 1
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Hart's Longing: Secrets in Idyll Wood book 1by Marisa MastersonPublish: Mar 20, 2019Series: Secrets in Idyll WoodHistorical Romance Romantic Suspense Christian Fiction Teen & Young Adult

Marisa Masterson's Series in Order

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  • Lockets and Lace

    1 Ginger Snap (Lockets and Lace Book 25) - Published on Mar, 2020
  • The Belles of Wyoming

    1 Grace for a Drifter (The Belles of Wyoming Book 15) - Published on Sep, 20192 The Teacher's Star (Belles of Wyoming Book 35) - Published on Mar, 2020
  • North and South

    1 Massachusetts Bride (Book 7) (North and South: Civil War Brides) - Published on May, 2020
  • Ornamental Match Maker series

    1 A Snowy Delivery for Christmas (Ornamental Match Maker Series Book 21) - Published on Nov, 2019
  • Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides

    1 Ruby's Risk (Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides) - Published on Nov, 2019
  • Spinster Mail-Order Brides

    1 A Shadowed Groom for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides) - Published on Jun, 20192 A Farmer for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides Book 4) - Published on Jul, 20193 A Keeper for Christmas (Spinster Mail-Order Brides Book 12) - Published on Dec, 2019
  • The Proxy Brides

    1 A Bride for Darrell (The Proxy Brides Book 17) - Published on May, 20192 A Bride for Bode (The Proxy Brides Book 21) - Published on Jul, 2019
  • Secrets in Idyll Wood

    1 Hart's Longing: Secrets in Idyll Wood book 1 - Published on Mar, 20192 Manny's Triumph: Secrets in Idyll Wood - Published on Jun, 2019

Marisa Masterson Interview On 15, Nov 2021

"A retired high school English teacher, Marisa Masterson enjoyed working with the teens. The National Writing Project established by Congress for teachers encouraged her to write short stories. She writes sweet historical romance often set in her home state of Wisconsin. She resides in Saginaw, Michigan with her husband of thirty years."
Since how long have you been residing in Saginaw, Michigan with your husband of thirty years?

20 years at our home in Saginaw.

How has been your experience of being a high school English teacher? Do you miss teaching after your retirement?

My health caused me to retire after 22 years. I enjoyed working with the teens and missed it a lot for the first 5 years. My health made it impossible to consider teaching or doing anything else. Writing has become a hobby for me now that I am a bit stronger.

What is National Writing Project about? How has being a National Writing Project fellow helped you shape into a writer?

The Nat’l. Writing Project was established by Congress for teachers to help them become better and more enthusiastic writers and take what they learn back to the classroom. I never considered myself a writer before that experience. Through it, I first started writing short stories.

Why did you choose the romance genre? What do you love the most about writing romantic stories?

I adore reading romances. Writers like Caroline Clemmons and Kirsten Osbourne helped me to escape from my illness and I fell in love with the sweet happily ever after I found in their books.

How did stories about your family pioneering inspired you to start writing?

I learned about family who came to the United States to escape from the family reputation of incest, illegitimate pregnancy, as well as the stories of family members who lived in soddies to prove up land. It all made history come to life for me and allows me to more easily imagine what might happen to the characters in my books.

"The Proxy Brides" series has 17 books in it. What is the hardest thing about keeping things fresh for your readers through a series of 17 books?

The series stays fresh because the books are written by many different authors and are stand-alone romances.

What inspired your book, "Manny's Triumph: Secrets in Idyll Wood"? How much did you research to write a historical romance novel?

I did quite a bit of research on life in the lumber camps as well as the issue of white slavery at that time in my home state. I was amazed that one woman’s diligence helped to stop the kidnapping and prostituting of young women and went from that to create a story.

Who inspired the character of Kitty Donaldson in "A Shadowed Groom for Christmas"?

She is purely from my imagination.

Who are the main characters in your Spinster Mail-Order Brides Series? Where do you get the inspiration for most of your characters?

The Spinster Mail-Order Brides series is again a multi-author series so each book is a stand-alone romance.

Do you have a hard time fleshing out male characters? What are the difficulties writers face in portraying characters from the opposite sex?

I struggle so that each hero isn’t modeled after my own husband. He’s such a kind and tender man that he makes for a wonderful hero in romances.

What has been one of your most rewarding experiences as an author?

Interaction and feedback from my readers is my favorite part of being an author.

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