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Cloaked in Beauty is Available!

December 19, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

I'm so excited to share the third book in my Texas Ever After series with you! It was such fun reimagining two classic stories in one novel. Little Read Riding Hood meets Sleeping Beauty in this adventure-filled road trip romance. Raised in isolation with only her grandmother and her pet wolf for company, Letty Hood must learn to trust the Pinkerton agent tasked with her protection as she … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Book Excerpt, Cloaked in Beauty, Road Trip Romance

Waiting for Gilbert with Tasha Hackett

December 5, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

When Tasha Hackett reached out to me about her new Christmas book, Waiting for Gilbert, I was eager to help her get the word out. I grew up with the Anne of Green Gables books, and I loved that they served as inspiration for Tasha's story. So I invited her here to share about it with you. Take it away, Tasha . . . Tasha Hackett here! A few years ago, I read and re-read all of Karen’s books … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Friendship, Reading Tagged With: Power of Friendship, Tasha Hackett, Waiting for Gilbert

Wedding Joy

November 21, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

Last Saturday my youngest son married his high school sweetheart. The Lord blessed us with beautiful weather for the outdoor venue. November in Texas can provide anything from summer heat to rain storms to snow and ice, but the day was absolutely perfect! As a hope-filled romantic, I loved every minute of the day, despite the exhaustion and stress. Nothing makes a parent happier than seeing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family

How Faith Meets Dreams

November 7, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

I'm pleased to introduce you to Andrea Renee Cox. She and her mother have both written stories for the Novelists in November anthoogy, and she's here with us today to tell us more about this project. Does your faith meet your dreams? Early in my life, I dreamed of being married and having kids. In my late teens and early twenties, I struggled with singleness and the frustration of never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Andrea Renee Cox, Novelists in November

Giveaways Gallore!

October 17, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

This week, I happen to be participating in two large-scale giveaways, and I wanted to be sure you didn't miss the chance to participate. There are some fabulous books and other great bookish prizes available to win. Giveaway # 1 - Historical Christian Romance Extravaganza (Oct 15-22) You'll notice that both Robin and I have books in this prize package. There are actually 3 prizes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Book Giveaway

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