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Can you imagine being introduced to parenting when your kid is sixteen? Talk about trial by fire! That’s exactly what happens to Matt in Unexpected Legacy. He learns he has a sixteen-year-old son after the kid is seriously injured in a car accident. The mom has long-since checked out, and the grandparents who raised the boy are overwhelmed. What Brady needs, they decide, is a dad. They turn to…

Hey, readers! Happy weekend! Just a heads-up: Today is the final day of the Smashwords Read an Ebook Sale. It’s a great opportunity to find new authors and get hundred of books at discount prices! Join the fun and stock up! You might as well get ready for summer and pick up a few beach reads! 🙂 My newest romance, PAINTED DREAMS, is on sale for 99…

Today, I have the pleasure of hosting author Liz Flaherty to the blog. Liz writes engaging stories of life on the lake full of small-town charm, friendship and community. Enjoy this peek at her newest book, “Pieces of Blue.” Welcome, Liz! Pieces of Blue and Why I Write Lake Stories I think I could release an anthology entitled Liz Flaherty’s Lake Stories. I’ve written a bunch of them. Three…

I’m getting a cool new car today. Well, new to me. It’s a few years old. Most people think that’s a glad occasion. Woo-hoo! A new car! I suppose I should be excited, smiling, happy. But I’m sad. I’ve been driving my current car for a long time. It’s just a few months shy of twenty years old. My now-married son was only ten years old when I upgraded from a minivan to a Lexus RX350. Me back in the…

Hello, Readers! Isn’t that a great headline?! Grab a beverage, curl up in a favorite spot, and keep reading to see what it’s all about! Today, I’m happy to host author Darlene Fredette on the blog.  Darlene is a multi-published author of contemporary women’s fiction that celebrates resilience, romance, and the small-town magic woven into ordinary days. Step inside her world for heartfelt stories,…

Favorite Books: August 2025

‘Tis the season for holiday fun! Join me and other authors tomorrow, Dec. 5, for an all day festival of books! Find a new fave author, or a new book boyfriend, or just play along for a chance to win free books! 🙂 The more you comment and participate, the better your chances! The party  is happening on the Coffee, Cupcakes and Contemporaries Facebook Page. Hope to see you…

It’s always fun to find a book set in places I’ve been, and I love discovering out-of-the-ordinary storylines and characters. This book by Meg Benjamin has those things plus . . . burro racing!! 🙂 What the heck is that, you might ask. Well, keep reading to find out! Today I’m featuring a guest author on the blog and her soon-to-release book, “The Tomato Jam Mystery.” Welcome Meg Benjamin–and Roxy…

It’s been a month since I published my newest novel, Painted Dreams. It’s always a bit of an anxious time, like waiting for a courtroom verdict. Will people buy it? Will they like it? Will they leave a review? Takes a long time to write, edit and polish a book, and after your baby goes live, anyone can weight in! And the truth is, people are more likely to report a negative experience than a…

Today’s the day!! After more than a year of writing, editing, and revising, Painted Dreams is available for your reading pleasure. 🙂 This sweet contemporary romance kicks off a series (Art from the Heart) that features artists and characters who work in art-related fields–talented painters, flashy jewelry designers, serious art dealers, hunky craftsmen, and more! Bright City Lights or Rugged…

Cheers to summer! Cheers to good books! And cheers to the Smashwords Summer/Winter sale that just happens to coincide with Christmas in July! Is it hot where you are? Whether you enjoy the summer heat or can’t wait for fall, this is a perfect time to grab a beverage and get away to the snowy mountains of Utah – for just 99 cents! 🙂 Christmas at Tall Pines, a sweet holiday romance, will take you…

It’s always a fun day when I can shout about a new book! Today I’m revealing the cover for Painted Dreams, a contemporary romance that releases Aug. 1. Need a new book boyfriend? Like insta-attraction? Family drama? Cheering for the good guy? Put this one on your list! Painted Dreams in the first in a new series featuring artists and characters in art-related fields. . . jewelry designers, art…

I’ve moved on and currently have a new book in the editing stage, a new book almost ready to release, and another book I’m writing. But I’m taking a little time to revisit and celebrate one of my faves! Today is the one-year publication anniversary of Sunset Ledge, a sweet later-in-life romance published by The Wild Rose Press. It’s a stand-alone novel, but also a sequel to an earlier book, The…

When I started writing the first Women of Whitfield book, I didn’t intend to write a series, but as I wrote, the secondary characters– the good friends–all seemed to deserve their own time in the spotlight. Today is the publishing anniversary of book three, Barefoot Days. It’s Mary’s story. Mary is happily married to a great guy, with three grown children who are also part of the story. I…

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! Whether you’re spending the day with gal pals, a significant other or curled up with a good book, I hope you feel the love today!  To help in that regard, how about a little romance?! Today kicks off the Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild Virtual Book Fair, So This is Love! https://www.oklahomaromancewritersguild.com/bookfair This is your invitation to join in the…

I can’t believe it’s been ten years since I introduced Dana to the women’s fiction community. My, how time flies! Second Wind is the second book in my Women of Whitfield trilogy about three friends living in a small Kansas town.  Dana is a caring, hard-working nurse and mother of three young- adult children who she’s trying to launch into the world. As a single mom with an elderly father to care…

Tis the season! Are you ready? Sure there are lists, shopping, cooking, baking, decorating, wrapping, etc., etc. But have you got that holiday vibe going for YOU? Take a break from all the prep this weekend and spend a little time at the cozy Tall Pines Lodge in the snowy mountains of Utah. Curl up with your favorite beverage and relax a little before the holidays hit! Christmas at Tall Pines, a…