Award Winning Author
Heartfelt stories of love and hope...
Welcome!
Thank you for visiting my website and joining me in my latest creative endeavors.
Please browse through my Maple Ridge series—small-town, sweet romance stories with lovable characters and possibilities for love lurking around every corner—Christmas Wish Upon a Star, Home for Love, and Sweet Ridge Hearts.
My life-long dream to write romance books continues with my new publisher, The Wild Rose Press, championing my fourth book, Forever Kind of Love in 2026, part of a new selection of small-town, romantic tales taking place in the fictional town of Cedar Hill, Ohio–a shoutout to my buckeye roots.
I’m inspired to wake up and write each day and find, in the stillness, the muses are waiting for me. I only have to listen.
A little about me
For more than 25 years I worked with children and adults as a speech pathologist and administrator.
I'm also a published songwriter and author and look forward to sharing my adventures with all of you!
To learn more about me, please click here to visit my "About" page.
Susan Bagby
Author, Songwriter
Available Now!
I’m happy to announce that Forever Kind of Love, published by The Wild Rose Press is now available!
Click on one of the links below to order your copy!
Here's a sneak peek...
Devastated by her husband’s arrest for investment fraud, New York photographer, Willow Barton, flees to her Ohio hometown of Cedar Hill, determined to rebuild her life. But when she's drawn to her best friend's brother, Zachary Hayes, a charming country music star, she struggles to resist the chemistry between them, despite seeing him as a player.
As they work together to renovate a garage apartment and her darkroom, hidden desires ignite. But when Zach's ex-girlfriend resurfaces, Willow doubts his intentions, forcing her to confront difficult decisions about trust, forgiveness, and love.
Can she find the strength to overcome her past and open her heart again, and will Zach prove himself worthy of her love?
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Christmas Wish Upon A Star
My Debut Novel now has a new cover!
Testimonials
Delightful and Tender Read
A friend recommended this book to me after giving it rave reviews. She was right.
From the beginning chapters, I wanted to get more involved with each of the main characters and spend time with them. The author paints such vivid pictures of the characters, the scenery and the settings for a modern love story.
The entire time I was rooting for a happy ending for the extremely admirable characters. I highly recommend this as a feel- good novel and an enjoyable read.
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Sweet Romance
It doesn’t have to be Christmas to read Susan Bagby’s debut romance novel, Christmas Wish Upon a Star.
It is a feel-good, sweet romance that will capture your heart any time of the year. Grab a glass of wine and cozy up to the intrigue and chemistry between Allison and Jake, the two main characters who are cast into each other’s lives by circumstances of fate. Their journey leads readers on a surprising love story that has all the components of trust, compassion, and love.
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Testimonials
Depth and Maturity
This novel deals with universal themes in a beautifully flowing, and engaging way. The central characters, Mark, a New York doctor healing from PTSD from his war service in Afghanistan, and Maggy, a successful LA producer, are people of depth and maturity, and deal with the complexities of budding romance—and the promise of a deep, long-term relationship— in an authentic and enjoyable manner.
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Gentle, Moving Style - a Welcome Escape
This book treats its characters’ relationships in a gentle, moving style. The story takes place in Maple Ridge, a beautiful, kind and generous community.
Subjects with which are dealt in the story include the journey of addressing Veterans’ PTSD. It also delves into dealing with difficult choices all humans address at one time or another. The story gives the reader a sense of peace and contentment—-there is no violence, graphic sex, foul language, hate, etc. There is so much darkness swirling around us these days—this book is a welcome escape from that.
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Home For Love
My Second Novel - Available in August, 2026!
Sweet Ridge Hearts
My Third Novel - Available Now!
Testimonials
Fabulous Read!
In Sweet Ridge Hearts, Susan Bagby crafts a warm and romantic tale that follows a heartfelt journey of healing, love, and self-discovery. The main characters, Katy and Derek, are relatable and you find yourself rooting for them despite their flaws. This heartfelt story is perfect for anyone wanting a feel-good, satisfying book that delivers....we loved it !
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Perfect Timing
I just finished reading Sweet Ridge Hearts which was book three in The Maple Ridge Series. I loved meeting up with characters from the first two books. I have had some sadness lately and this feel good story was just what I needed. Susan is a marvelous writer and she makes me want to come back for more. And I think finishing the book on Veteran’s Day was symbolic. Read the book to find out why. Make sure to order all three if these wonderful books❤️. Cathy