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In Honor’s Defense

June 2, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

In less than a week, the final installment of the Hanger's Horsemen series will officially release. I can't wait to share Preach's story with you! I always get nervous when a new book hits the shelves, worried about what readers will think, but initial feedback has overwhelmingly claimed this to be the best of the series. Here are a few snippets from early reviews: "Preach and Damaris . . . … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Book Excerpt, new release

A Surprising Read

June 1, 2022 By D'Ann Mateer

I may have mentioned that I’ve joined a book club for the first time. It’s a group of ladies from my neighborhood, so not only do I get to read books I might not have picked for myself, I get to know my neighbors in the process.  To be honest, I really didn’t hold out much hope of reading things I really enjoyed. I know that sounds a bit . . . arrogant . . . but the truth is I like what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: book club

A Thank You for my Readers

May 11, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends and happy Wednesday! I always look forward to spending these days with you. I’m excited to announce the upcoming release of The Deadly Shallows. After a two-year hiatus due to health reasons and a handful of surgeries, the third book in my Coastal Guardian series release on July 5th. To celebrate I’ve got a “Summer of Thank-You-Fun” planned, so be sure to stayed tuned to my newsletter. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Dani Pettrey, new release, preorder goodies, the deadly shallows

Book Release (And a Giveaway!)

May 6, 2022 By Jody Hedlund

To Tame a Cowboy, the third book in my Colorado Cowboys series, is now available! I’m happy to report that early readers are loving this new story! It centers around the third handsome and hunky McQuaid brother, Brody. Unlike his brothers, Brody fought in the Civil War. The death and destruction he witnessed destroyed his sensitive spirit and left him a broken man. His only interests in life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: giveaway, Jody Hedlund, New Book Release, To Tame a Cowboy

The Woman Who Put Books on Wheels

April 21, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

I love stories about women in history who accomplished amazing things by holding tight to their passion and showing fortitude in the face of adversity. Even better if they are fellow book-lovers. Mary Titcomb was just such a woman. Mary was born in 1852 into a family who valued education. She graduated from Robinson Female Seminary and set her mind to put her education to use. She discovered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Reading

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