Review: Stand-In Groom

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I don’t normally read straight romance, but the cover of this book captured me. Then the writing and characters did. Professional wedding planner Anne Hawthorne may be 35 and single, but she’s built a life that she loves. Everything’s going well until a client walks in and she feels attracted to him. The only problem is the attraction is mutual. …

Gingham Mountain Interview and Review

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I was thrilled to receive my copy of Mary Connealy‘s latest book last week. I adore her Petticoat Ranch and Calico Canyon, and had high hopes for Gingham Mountain. These sassy westerns are filled with romance, heart, and characters that leave you in stitches. Gingham Mountain is a wonderful addition to the series. A young woman’s need to protectA cowboy’s …

Interview with Allie Pleiter

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I’m delighted that my friend Allie Pleiter is joining us today! Let’s launch right into the interview: You’re latest book is Bluegrass Courtship. Tell us a bit about this book. Bluegrass Courtship is the second in my Kentucky Corners series for Steeple Hill Love Inspired. It’s the story of a practical small town hardware store owner, Janet Bishop, who finds …

Rerview and Interview: Cry in the Night

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With her latest book, Colleen Coble takes her readers back to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and into Bree Nichols Matthew’s life. If you’ve read the earlier books, then you will be thrilled to walk the streets of Rock Harbor, wave at the friendly faces you remember, and hunker down for another page-turning suspense. If this is your first venture …

Interview with Denise Hunter and Review of Sweetwater Gap

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Sweetwater Gap, Women of Faith Series #18 By Denise Hunter / Thomas Nelson When Josephine’s family insists she come home to help with the harvest, the timing works. But her return isn’t simple benevolence-she plans to persuade the family to sell the failing orchard. The new manager’s presence is making it difficult. Grady MacKenzie takes an immediate disliking to Josephine …

Rick Acker Comes to Visit

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I’m excited to welcome a new writing friend, Rick Acker, for an interview. He’s an attorney in California who manages to find time to write. Here’s more from Rick. Your two latest books are legal thrillers with a technological twist. How did you find the germ of an idea that got you going? Dead Man’s Rule literally began with a …

Angela Hunt comes to Visit

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This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Angela Hunt. Her full bio is at the end of this interview, but I’ll summarize by saying she has written over one hundred books and sold millions of copies. Angela’s books have won awards like the Christy and one has been made into a Hallmark Movie. She teaches at many writers conferences …

James Scott Bell Comes to Visit

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I’m delighted to have James Scott Bell join me today. Currently, he writes legal suspense for Zondervan and Center Street. He’s also a great guy who loves to share what he’s learned about writing through his craft books and teaching at writing conferences. He also doesn’t mind giving career advice to a novice like moi. So when I thought about …

Interview & Giveaway with Marcia Gruver

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Marcia Gruver’s debut release Diamond Duo is out. I watched her receiving her contract at the 2007 ACFW conference and am so excited for her. While I haven’t had time to read the book yet, it is at the top of my TBR pile, so come back for the review soon. But even before then, you can leave a comment …