Tag: Emmaline Hoffmeister

Emmaline Hoffmeister is an award-winning and bestselling author renowned for her emotionally resonant LDS Christian fiction and Regency-inspired historical romance. Her storytelling masterfully blends high-stakes drama with deep spiritual themes, offering readers narratives rich in faith, resilience, and redemption.

After earning degrees in accounting and psychology from Central Washington University and Brigham Young University–Idaho, Emmaline dedicated over a decade to a career in fraud investigation and auditing. In 2009, she transitioned to full-time writing, debuting with Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker, a beloved Pride and Prejudice variation that has captivated readers for over 15 years.

Her 2024 novel, Left Behind, marked her entry into Christian fiction, garnering critical acclaim and winning the Eternal Perspective Christian Literary Award. The story follows 16-year-old Noah Wilde as he navigates grief and faith after a family tragedy, embodying themes of sacrifice, hope, and spiritual growth.

Beyond writing, Emmaline is the creative force behind Paperbound, a lifestyle brand offering beautifully designed journals that encourage intentional living and spiritual reflection. She resides in North Idaho with her husband and two sons, drawing inspiration from the region’s natural beauty for her stories.

Explore her works and more at emmalinehoffmeister.com and paperbound.store.

A 3D book stack of paperback's. The book is Longbourn's unexpected Matchmaker by Emmaline Hoffmeister.
31
Dec
2009
Posted in Book News and Events Rhemalda Publishing

New Pride and Prejudice Variation, Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker, Released in Paperback and eBook

New Pride and Prejudice Variation, Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker, Released in Paperback and eBook

Rhett Hoffmeister at the 111th Commencement at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA in 2002.
08
Jun
2002
Posted in Travels

Front of the Line: A Graduation Story Worth Remembering

On a bright June morning in 2002, under a clear blue sky brimming with hope, my husband of four years, Rhett Hoffmeister, stood at the very front of the Bachelor’s degree line at Central Washington University’s 111th Commencement.

Emmaline Billman with her mother Dena in Jackson Hole Wyoming in 1997.
11
May
1997
Posted in Travels

A Nostalgic Look Back at Mother’s Week at Rick’s College

Mother’s Week at Rick’s College: A Memory Etched in Gas Fumes, Old-Time Photos, and Glass