With a secret between them…

Is there room for a second chance?

When the new schoolteacher turns out to be the woman who once broke his heart, widower...

His Neighbor's Secret by Lillian Warner
Lillian Warner

Lillian Warner

I'm thrilled to have realized my dream of getting published by Love Inspired books! His Neighbor's Secret came out in the summer of 2024. My second book, The Farmer's Unexpected Christmas Gift, will be released in time for Christmas 2026. The third, working title In the Shadows, is well underway.

I earned bachelor degrees in Dramatic Arts/English and Vocal Performance, and a Master of Arts in Professional Writing. My pre-retirement career was Webmaster/Editor for the National Marine Fisheries in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. 

I've spent a good few decades performing and directing community theater, especially musicals. My favorite role was Julia in Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Grand Duke" (a diva who sings her head off -- possibly type casting) and my favorite show as director was "The Secret Garden."

Somehow I managed to do a LOT despite having contracted Lyme disease in 1983. I went undiagnosed for 15 years until -- lucky me! -- I was bitten by another tick in 1998 and got the bullseye rash. Sadly, it was far too late for the treatment to do much good. I feel very blessed that I was able to hold a job and do theater for so many years (and a few relapses).

Finally, it's such a joy to write about my faith using the voices of my characters. I'm a devout follower of Jesus and my greatest desire is to lead others to Him. I hope you enjoy reading my books as much as I enjoy writing them!

Books

The Farmer's Unexpected Christmas Gift

New Book for Christmas 2026!

A crime tore them apart. An accident reunites them. Can they find their way back to love?

His Neighbor's Secret

With a secret between them…

Is there room for a second chance?

When the new schoolteacher turns out to be the woman who once broke his heart, widower Jonah Raymond vows to keep his distance—until Kenzie Reid moves in next door. Now with his troubled foster son and Kenzie’s daughter becoming friends, Jonah hopes they can put the past behind them....

Read more

Blog

February 6, 2026

The answer for my current WIP is NOT to prologue.

If you've been following me on Facebook you'll know I've been agonizing over how best to present...

October 31, 2025

Sometimes people say to me that they wish they had my faith, kind of as if it were something I could hand over to them, like a sweater or a book....

September 27, 2025

I've been off for a bit because -- yay!!! -- my second book has been accepted and I need to integrate editor suggestions. It won't be out until...

September 16, 2025

A veritable tsunami of Lyme symptoms has been trying to drag me under. I'm doing my best to fight the good fight but I'm at the stage where it...

View All