Romance & Women’s Fiction author Jen Gilroy/Rose Warner
Jen Gilroy writes sweet contemporary romance and, as Rose Warner, historical women’s fiction – uplifting books with heart and hope – about women finding home, family and new beginnings, and finding themselves too.
About Me
After a varied career in academia, business and government, I’m now a full-time writer. I live with my family in small-town Ontario, Canada, although as a dual British-Canadian citizen also call England home.
I’m the author of eight contemporary romances with my next book, A Rancher’s Return, a sweet western romance from Harlequin Heartwarming, out in October 2024.
My women’s and historical fiction debut, The Sweetheart Locket, a dual timeline WW2 and contemporary novel, released from Orion Dash in March 2022 and is currently available in audio.
I’ve been a finalist for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) Joan Hessayon Award and Romance Writers of America’s (RWA®) Golden Heart® award. Amazon named my third book, Back Home at Firefly Lake, a ‘Best Book of the Month: Romance’ in December 2017.
For UK-focused women’s fiction, I’m represented by Kiran Kataria at Keane Kataria Literary Agency.
In North America, I’m represented by Paige Wheeler at Creative Media Agency.
I’m a member of the RNA and Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA).
Photo by Robin Spencer, Spencer Studio
From the Blog…
A very Covid new year: Choosing to ‘rewind’ on 2025
Happy New Year…or not! As those who follow my author Facebook page know, I haven’t had the best start to 2025. A very Covid new year I rang in the new year with Covid and spent most of the holiday season either unwell myself or caring for sick family. I’m behind with...
My happy holiday season bucket list
It’s December and although part of me doesn’t know where 2024 has gone (shouldn’t it still be early September?!), we’re now in the midst of what for many is the holiday season. After a busy year in life and writing, I’m set for a slower-paced December complete with a...
Sharing the power of a smile
I’ve been looking at old family photos and it’s fun to see how certain characteristics continue through generations. From noses (unfortunately for me!) to height, ear shape and even gestures, I see many similarities between late relatives and myself and English Rose....
Latest News
Writing in Multiple Genres: I’m speaking to the North Grenville Writers Circle Workshop, December 2, 2024
Join me at the North Grenville Writers Circle (NGWC) on Monday, December 2, 2024 where I'm giving a free workshop about writing in multiple genres. Location: Tallman Room, North Grenville Public Library, Kemptville Norenberg Branch, 1 Water Street, Kemptville,...
Soul Mate Publishing closure & Jen Gilroy “Wishing Tree” series
Soul Mate Publishing, which released two of my Jen Gilroy small-town contemporary romances, The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls and A Wish in Irish Falls, sadly closes its doors on September 30, 2024. If you’ve purchased The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls and/or A Wish in...
Hear me speak to local readers in Kemptville, Ontario (Canada), September 17, 2024
I'm excited to be talking about my writing with the book club at St. John's United Church in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7.00 p.m. Although the club is opening their meeting to non-members, if you'd like to attend please RSVP to me at...
Photo by Robin Spencer, Spencer Studio