Historical fiction, strong women, mountain stories, and unforgettable characters.
I’m Carol Ervin, author of the Mountain Women Series, a 14-book historical saga set in the rugged Appalachian mountains — and several contemporary and genre-bending novels.
Whether you’re here to learn about my bestselling series or explore stand-alone stories, I’m glad you’re here!
Start with my bestselling series
Begin your journey with May Rose Long, a young woman fighting for survival, dignity, and hope in a harsh Appalachian sawmill town of 1899.
This is the book that launched a 14-book saga loved by thousands of readers.
About the Mountain Women Series
A sweeping multi-generational story of Appalachian women who endure hardship and find strength, friendship, and love in a changing world.
Set from 1899 through the 1940s, this series blends history, resilience, and unforgettable characters.
Standalone books in other genres
If you enjoy romantic comedy, suspense, or dystopian fiction, you’ll find stories here that explore courage, humor, and the unexpected.
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
A fragile singer, a haunted ex-con, and her first love collide at a mountain music festival—setting off a deadly chase that will change them all.
HUMOR/SATIRE
Slappy Hughes is determined to rebuild her life, but her oddball neighbor Finley Wack—who debates with God and falls instantly in love—turns her simple renovation into a battle of wills, wits, and possibly hearts.
DYSTOPIAN FICTION
Into a sexless, controlled society of drug-transformed immortals comes a rare, untainted human with female characteristics.
ROMANTIC COMEDY
Julie is a catch afraid to be caught! (A Pine Island Romance)
About me
I write historical fiction inspired by the people, stories, and landscapes of Appalachia and contemporary literature inspired by the other sides of me!
My bestselling Mountain Women Series now includes fourteen novels and two novellas, loved for their resilience, realism, and heart.
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