Jennie Marts’ ‘When A Cowboy Loves A Woman’ [EXCERPT]

We’ve known enough friends who have been wounded by love that we totally believe in the need for second chances. In Jennie Marts’ new addition to her wonderful Creedence Horse Rescue series, When A Cowboy Loves A Woman, that’s just the kind of sweet hope she doles out. This is the kind of story that proves even the most fragile hearts can heal with a bit of TLC, even after something as tragic as losing a spouse. But don’t worry, this isn’t one of those books that gets mired down in loss. Rather, it is filled with joy and lots of fun banter. We hope you enjoy this excerpt! —J&H

Jathan FinkApril 2, 2021April 2, 2021Leave a comment

Books, Interview

QUEENIE’S PLACE: An Interview with Toni Morgan

Toni Morgan is an artist and author of six novels, including Queenie’s Place, the compelling story of a military family who is reassigned from California to North Carolina during the 1970s, only to find themselves at odds with practically everyone. We are so delighted she can stop by and chat with us today, and we hope you enjoy this exclusive interview! –J&H

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Editorial, Health, News

Texas Widow Makes Heartfelt Plea for Neighbors to Continue Wearing Masks in Wake of Governor’s Announcement

Woman wearing mask during COVID19 pandemic — Woman puts on mask during COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy Canva)

Here in Texas, everyone seems to be talking about face masks. That’s because on March 2, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increased capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent. This change was announced even though just under seven percent of the state’s population had been fully vaccinated by that point, as KHOU 11 News reported.

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Books

J.T. Ellison’s ‘Her Dark Lies’ [EXCERPT]

The Italian Coast is always the perfect setting for suspense. (Photo courtesy Canva)

We have always loved Gothic romantic suspense stories, and it sure seems like we’re not alone. J.T. Ellison’s forthcoming novel, Her Dark Lies, has all our favorite elements in one book: a luscious setting, a luxurious home, a fabulous wedding, and a mysterious first wife. Perhaps J.T. has taken a page from Daphne du Maurier for this one? Regardless where her inspiration came from, this sounds like one dandy of a book and we can’t wait to read it. We hope you enjoy this exclusive excerpt! —J&H

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Books, Interview

TO THE DARK: An Interview with Chris Nickson

On the streets of Leeds, payback can be brutal. (Photo courtesy Canva)

We love a chilling mystery populated with carefully crafted characters who leap off the page and settings that are so tangibly described it feels as if I have walked the city streets along with the novel’s protagonist. That is exactly what Chris Nickson’s latest thriller, To the Dark, is like. Atmospheric and dangerous, malice seems to emanate from every page of this new Simon Westow tale as the beloved thief-taker and his protégé, Jane, strive to solve a perplexing mystery before they are implicated in the crime. We hope you enjoy our exclusive interview with the author! —J&H

Jathan FinkMarch 4, 2021March 3, 20211 Comment