New Release and Giveaway!

It's here! Safe Haven Ranch is now available for purchase! Here's the story:

Can two little children help turn a feud into a family?

It should be easy for widow Olivia Ortiz to despise Will Mattson, the man keeping her from buying the ranchland she needs for herself and her daughter, Emily. But when Emily becomes instant friends with Will’s nephew, Jemmy, Olivia and Will find themselves growing closer as well. And as Olivia’s feelings for the handsome cowboy shift, competing for the property could be the start of something more…

This story is special to me for two reasons. First, it was inspired by my late sister's real life home beside the Rio Grande. Second, it is a legacy story from my historical series about the Mattson family of New Mexico Territory Ranchers: Yuletide Reunion, Finding Her Frontier Family, and Finding Her Frontier Home.

On May 31, 2024, I’m giving away one print copy of Safe Haven Ranch to a U. S. (only) resident. To enter my drawing, leave a comment under this post. Be sure to leave your email address so I can notify you if your name is drawn.

My sister's home. I own this picture, so you must have my permission to reprint or use it in any form.

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Exciting news on two fronts. First, my 2023 Love Inspired Historical novel, Finding Her Frontier Home, is a finalist for the 2024 Selah Award! Just like the first book in the series, Finding Her Frontier Family \last year. I am so honored by these two recognitions.

         

My next exciting news is that the third book in the series, Safe Haven Ranch, will be released on April 23, 2024. Readers who love my fictional Mattson family of New Mexico ranchers will be delighted to know we've jumped forward from the 1880s to the present day to learn about the descendants of my heroes and heroines from the earlier books. And so much can happen in a hundred and forty years. Here's the story:

Can two little children help turn a feud into a family? It should be easy for widow Olivia Ortiz to despise Will Mattson, the man keeping her from buying the ranchland she needs for herself and her daughter, Emily. But when Emily becomes instant friends with Will’s nephew, Jemmy, Olivia and Will find themselves growing closer as well. And as Olivia’s feelings for the handsome cowboy shift, competing for the property could be the start of something more…

Leave a comment to be in my drawing for a copy of Safe Haven Ranch. U.S. residents only. And be sure to include your email address so I can contact you if your name is drawn.