This is easily the best historical romance I’ve read to date.
—Regina Sage, author of Ocean’s Embrace
Emma Golding
Romance, Historical Fiction, and Fantasy writer
1600s pirate romance
Rooted
In Shakespeare’s England, Margaret chafes against the bindings of obedience until her abduction by a pirate captain opens a path to freedom.
Current WIP
Naming the Erl-King
A magic-bound king. A single mom on lithium. A stolen child. A realm in peril. Labyrinth X Severance. Coming 2026.
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Why would the poets write of love if it never happened to Ordinary people?
In Shakespeare’s England, Margaret chafes against the bindings of obedience until her abduction by a pirate captain opens a path to freedom. Joining his crew promises adventure, but she faces stormy seas when a figure from her past resurfaces.
★★★★★
“I have been searching for a good pirate romance, and this is IT.”
—Sylvia Mack on Goodreads
Available on Kindle, Kobo Plus, Google, Smashwords, or for direct download to your device!
About
Emma Golding writes romantic historical fiction and fantasy as a healthy outlet for her obsession with sexy banter and swoony grand gestures.
After receiving her B.A. in English Literature, she promptly switched gears and pursued a graduate degree in music. She kept writing, though, prioritizing noveling whenever she could.
Emma loves history, Irish folk tunes, Jane Austen film adaptations, and her piano students. She lives in Chicagoland with her pets and her spouse in her very own Happily Ever After.
EVENTS
September 15, 2025: Books & Brews at Wolfden Brewing
So excited to combine two (three?) of my favorite things at my first Books & Brews event! Drop in for a beer or two, pick up a book or three, and maybe you’ll even spot a ghost.
August 23, 2025: Elmhurst Library Author Fair
I’ll be back in Elmhurst for the second time, hoping to catch up with the author friends I made last year and connect with some new readers!
Happy birthday, Rooted! Celebrate with a readalong on The Storygraph
Big news: my first novel, Rooted, is turning one year old this summer! The course wasn't always smooth sailing (just ask my husband how many times I ranted at him while pulling my hair out over file types and color profiles), but I am so proud to be a self-published...
March 29 & 30, 2025: Willow Lake Estates Craft Fair
Something new for the new year! And yes, March can be considered the new year if you're as behind on things as I am. I have a booth at a craft fair! On Saturday and Sunday, March 29 and 30, I'll be at the Willow Lake Estates craft fair in Elgin, IL from eight in the...
October 6, 2024: Gail Borden Library Annual Author Fair
I'm looking forward to my second-ever author fair on Sunday, October 6 in Elgin! I've never been to the Gail Borden Library, but I have to commend the organizers of the event for being super organized, helpful, and communicative! It bodes well for an awesome fair. The...
August 24, 2024: Elmhurst Library Author Fair
Join me and other authors at the Elmhurst Library’s Local Author Fair on Saturday, August 24!
Praise for Rooted
★★★★★
“A powerful, cohesive piece that explores themes of womanly empowerment […] and emotional healing, while also being wildly entertaining.”
—Regina Sage, author of Ocean’s Embrace
★★★★★
“I was throughly engaged in the high stakes of this pirate romance and could not put this down. Congratulations to Emma Golding on her debut!”
—Janine L.
★★★★★
“The author did a fantastic job of setting the scene from beginning to end, so much so I could visualize down to the detail.“
—Courtney