In this Interview with Paullett Golden, we dive into the incredible testimony behind her writing journey—from a near-death cancer diagnosis to becoming a beloved author of sweet, closed-door historical romance. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Kelly chats with Paullett about how faith, healing, and second chances wove their way into her personal story and the pages of her books. Paullett also opens up about her newest release, A Sporting Affair, a lighthearted Regency rom-com brimming with charm, emotional depth, and swoony romantic tension. This one’s packed with inspiration, laughter, and a gentle reminder that God’s plans are always greater than ours. Listen to the episode here. Meet Paullet Golden Paullett Golden writes sweet and closed-door historical romances that give voice to the outliers and survivors, the wallflowers and overshadowed. With her sensual portrayal of love and historical authenticity, she promises enchanting immersion in Georgian England, from mores to moorlands. She holds a PhD, MA, and BA with specializations including Georgian and Victorian era British Lit, Arthurian Legends, Rhetoric, and Creative & Professional Writing. After establishing her career as a university professor, she learned from an oncologist she had only three months to live. And so, she did. She aimed to survive by writing her first novel, a novel she claims saved her life. While she wrote to live, she now lives to write. Visit Paullett's website here Follow Paullett Bible Verse for Encouragement Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Paullett Golden's New Book: A Sporting Affair Pursuit at Point of ReleaseRafe Fitz-Stephens lives a charmed life: good friends, loving family, academic success, and exclusive membership in the Vitruvian Society, a gentleman's sporting club. When the annual village competition calls him home from London, he's ready for a hero's welcome--after all, there is no one better to win the games than a well-trained Corinthian. If only his training had included how to avoid tripping into a leg-shackle.Genevieve Slade dreams of a stable home with a stable gentleman, stable friends, and, perhaps, a stable. Her father, however wealthy, moves his family from manor to manor, living as veritable gypsies to escape that horrifying word no one in the Slade household dares utter: responsibility. As she settles into yet another new home in yet another new village, both dreams and disposition are shaken when a madcap stranger tumbles, literally, through her bedchamber window.Join Rafe and Genevieve as these enemies-of-circumstance race to break the betrothal before either stumbles headlong in love with the other.Genre: historical romantic comedy, RegencySweetness: sweet romance, courtship, clean languageTropes: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, village/small town setting, alpha hero, obstinate and headstrong heroine, sporting events, opposites attract, compromised 💞 Tropes in A Sporting Affair Enemies to Lovers (but make it internal conflict!) Opposites Attract Small Village Setting Forced Proximity Secret Sporting Society He’s a Charmer, She’s Not Impressed Found Family (through community connections) "I have a plan, but you’re not in it" twist Get your copy today! Amazon Get updates on our themed book giveaways Enter the most current book giveaway on ChristianRomancePodcast.com and sign up for our email list. Kelly’s Personal Update Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you! Finding Forevermore is available today! Her family secrets. His guilt. One road trip that changes everything.