Louise M. Gouge

Author Bio:

South Carolina author Louise M. Gouge was married to her husband, David, for fifty-four years, and has been widowed since 2019. She always had active imagination, thinking up stories for her friends, classmates and family, but seldom writing them down. At a friend’s insistence, in 1984 she finally began to type up her latest idea. Before trying to find a publisher, Louise returned to college, earning a BA in English/creative writing and a master’s degree in liberal studies. She reworked the novel based on what she had learned and sold it to a major Christian publisher. Louise then worked in television marketing for a short time before becoming a college English/humanities instructor. She has had thirty novels published, several which have earned multiple awards, including the 2006 Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, Carol Award finalist, and Selah Award finalist. Please visit her Web site at https://louisemgougeauthor.blogspot.com

Safe Haven Ranch

It should be easy for widow Olivia Ortiz to despise Will Mattson, the man keeping her from buying the ranchland she needs for herself and her daughter, Emily. But when Emily becomes instant friends with Will’s nephew, Jemmy, Olivia and Will find themselves growing closer as well. And as Olivia’s…

Finding Her Frontier Home

A ranch out West could be the home she’s longed for. Lila Rose Duval has a safe, protected life in Charleston as a lady’s companion for Rebecca Mattson—until the woman’s handsome but disheveled son Drew arrives at her door. Now they’re all traveling to the breathtaking wildness of New Mexico…

Finding Her Frontier Family

Helping a little girl could give her the family she needs. Tasked with escorting her late cousin’s daughter to New Mexico Territory, spinster Viola Brinson intends to bring Lavinia to her father’s ranch and immediately return to the city. But after one look at the living conditions, she’s hesitant…

Then Came Love

Love does not seek what it can get but what it can give. “And now abideth faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13 (KJV) Louisa Maria Downs has waited three long years for her soldier-sweetheart’s homecoming. But when he returns, John Jacobs stands…

The Wedding Season: The Gentleman Takes a Bride

Surely Elizabeth Moberly was born to be a nobleman's bride. She can't possibly be attracted to the untitled stranger who interrupts her cousin's wedding. Yet Elizabeth find herself drawn for Philip Lindsey's tender heart and strong faith. And if Philip has his way, he'll convince Elizabeth the only…

At the Captain's Command

Duty and career—Captain Thomas Moberly of His Majesty's Navy prizes them above all. So why is he tempted to relinquish both for Dinah Templeton? Though Dinah seems sweet and charming, the difference in station between an East Florida belle and the son of an earl is too marked to ignore. And all other…

Son of Perdition

Timothy Jacobs spends his young life trying to prove that he is not like his father, the infamous Captain Ahab. Certain of his own goodness compared to the misguided mariners he observes at the Seaman’s Mission where he volunteers, he feels no need for the salvation of Christ, which his mother and…

Then Came Hope

Then Came Hope tells the story of Delia, who was born a slave and then physically and emotionally battered all of her seventeen years. Finally free, she strikes out on her own, making friends with a little band of former slaves and a handsome black soldier, Ezra Johns. A long and arduous journey takes…

Then Came Faith

Then Came Faith, Emerald Pointe Books, ISBN: 0-97851-372-X The Civil War is over. Juliana wants to help the South heal and repent of its past. André swears never to forgive the North for what they did to his family. She, a former abolitionist. He, a Confederate naval hero. Their attraction is immediate…

The Captain's Lady

Torn between love and duty, American Patriot James Templeton must deny his heart to help win his country's freedom. Captain James Templeton's orders from General Washington are clear. His target: Lord Bennington, a member of George III's Privy Council. The assignment: find Bennington's war plans. The…

Love Thine Enemy

The tropics of colonial Florida are far removed from America’s Revolution. Still, Rachel Folger’s loyalties remain with Boston’s patriots. Handsome plantation owner Frederick Moberly’s faithfulness to the Crown is as certain as his admiration for Rachel—but for the sake of harmony, he’ll…

Ahab's Bride

Before Captain Ahab encountered Moby Dick, he met the woman who would capture his heart—Hannah Oldweiler. This voyage back to 19th Century Nantucket completes the portrait of the man who ruled the sea with an iron will, and introduces us to the woman who had a spirit and determination to match him.…

Hannah Rose

Ahab is dead, the victim of his own pride. His widow, Hannah, and their son must make a new life outside of the familiar whaling community of Nantucket. Planning a trip to Europe, they first visit friends in Boston. There, Hannah meets the kind and warm Captain Lazarus, and the dashing Captain Longwood.…