Carlene Havel

Author Bio:

Carlene Havel writes Christian-themed romances and historical novels set in Biblical times. She’s lived in Turkey, Republic of the Philippines, and all over the United States. Carlene worked for a banana importer, a software development company, and everything in between. She attended several colleges and universities, eventually earning a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She and her husband have settled down in Texas, surrounded by their extended family.

Journey of the Shepherd Woman

When Saul instigates persecution, Channah and her family escape to the seaport of Joppa. They hope to make their way to Ephesus. However, travel is difficult and sometimes treacherous. Through many trials, the shepherds pursue their goal of finding a place where they can freely worship Jesus.

Daughter of the King

I Samuel 18:20 “And Michal Saul's daughter loved David…” Threatened by David’s popularity, mad King Saul devises a clever plan. He gives his daughter Michal to the brave young giant-killer, commanding her to remain loyal to her father above all others. When the princess is forced to choose between…

The Scarlet Cord

Rahab, a resourceful beauty, struggles to grow up in an ancient pagan culture. As years of harsh labor begin to lift her and her family from poverty, a foreign army threatens their well-fortified city. Rahab is forced to make an immediate decision, knowing the wrong choice will cost her life.

A Hero's Homecoming

Colonel Rich Martino returns home from overseas to find everything has changed and nothing makes sense. His wife Rita has disappeared. His credit cards are invalid. A stranger is living in his house and he keeps running into people who are convinced he was killed in action months ago. Worst of all,…

Evidence Not Seen

Jeff Galloway cannot forget how he and his mother were left to cope on their own when his father went to prison. Furthermore, he does not understand why his mother wants to welcome John Galloway home with open arms after almost thirty years. As a new romance begins to blossom with perky social worker…

That Scott Woman

Maggie Scott returns home in 1966 after serving four years in prison. She has only one goal in mind, to create a secure and stable life for herself. Then Maggie meets Blake Hamilton, ex-rodeo cowboy turned preacher. The chemistry between this unlikely pair is undeniable, but there are problems. Blake…

Old Maid Bride

Terminally-ill Jim Delaney offers the Circle T Ranch as the incentive for marrying his spinster sister. Widower Myles Donovan agrees. Myles needs a wife to help raise his daughter and to further his political aspirations. Who would be more perfect to fulfil both roles than a prim and proper schoolteacher…

Discovering Emily

Robert Franklin, Emily’s husband of twenty-five years, shatters his wife’s world when he announces he wants a divorce. Adding insult to injury, Robert admits he’s in love with a younger woman. Even though Robert broke her heart, Emily is determined to foster a good relationship between her ex-husband…

Song of the Shepherd Woman

Avram has spent his life raising sheep in the hills around his native Bethlehem. Old age finds him cynical, peculiar, and perhaps dangerous. After Avram and his mute wife Yael reluctantly accept responsibility for an unwanted child, the girl’s charming innocence endears her to the couple. When Channah…

Evidence Not Seen

Jeff Galloway is a successful young attorney, recently dumped by his ambitious girlfriend. Despite his professional achievements, questions from the past haunt him. His father has been in prison for almost 30 years, and his mother doesn’t want to talk about what happened. Then Jeff happens to run…