tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10498527292908460562024-03-05T03:18:26.296-08:00Louise M. GougeLouise M. Gougehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686180316695008136noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1049852729290846056.post-23235565850347886182023-05-15T08:01:00.002-07:002023-05-15T08:01:48.707-07:00<p> I'm delighted to announce the release of my latest Love Inspired Historical, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Frontier-Home-Louise-Gouge/dp/1335498494/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16XC80374YEES&keywords=Finding+Her+Frontier+Home&qid=1684162628&s=books&sprefix=finding+her+frontier+home%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-1">Finding Her Frontier Home</a>.</i> Leave a comment to be entered in my drawing for a free print copy (in the U. S. only). Here's the story:</p><p>A ranch out West could be the home she's longed for.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYr_jPKqUuAOzpIeYjDLbichthMPVQau0CIQ8D10vYatfrU67DGE20W3fnYNkjUwAJVUGQVZxmMoSP1NapmWi-E-P9ST8KHSDimkgIxfQvjHLqL_lDdsoaUWCvzRVU_oxTCn0rFKMax_ZBVQK4CMptJCP-r2LjQUbMIHcYCI0BuFW2cLQXUCP3DjQ/s2650/Cover%20Final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="1675" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjYr_jPKqUuAOzpIeYjDLbichthMPVQau0CIQ8D10vYatfrU67DGE20W3fnYNkjUwAJVUGQVZxmMoSP1NapmWi-E-P9ST8KHSDimkgIxfQvjHLqL_lDdsoaUWCvzRVU_oxTCn0rFKMax_ZBVQK4CMptJCP-r2LjQUbMIHcYCI0BuFW2cLQXUCP3DjQ/w132-h210/Cover%20Final.jpg" width="132" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">Lila Rose Duval has a safe, protected life in Charleston as a lady's companion for Rebecca Mattson--until the woman's handsome but disheveled son Drew arrives at her door. Now they're all traveling to the breathtaking wilderness of New Mexico Territory to reunite the entire Mattson clan. But the refined, genteel Lila Rose knows nothing of ranching life beyond etiquette and burning food. Worse still, Drew might just be falling for her. But can love convince this city girl that she belongs in the wild beauty of the West...with him?</p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Frontier-Home-Louise-Gouge/dp/1335498494/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16XC80374YEES&keywords=Finding+Her+Frontier+Home&qid=1684162628&s=books&sprefix=finding+her+frontier+home%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-1">Finding Her Frontier Home</a></i> is a sequel to my July 2022 Love Inspired Historical, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Frontier-Family-Louise-Gouge/dp/1335418954/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MF5S5OPVBSM3&keywords=Finding+Her+Frontier+Family&qid=1684162552&s=books&sprefix=finding+her+frontier+family%2Cstripbooks%2C121&sr=1-1">Finding Her Frontier Family</a></i>, which in turn in a sequel to my 2015 Love Inspired Historical novella, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Western-Christmas-Anthology-Inspired-Historical/dp/0373283318/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PL4WIUQMX571&keywords=A+Western+Christmas&qid=1684162722&s=books&sprefix=a+western+christmas%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1">Yuletide Reunion</a> </i>(in <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Western-Christmas-Anthology-Inspired-Historical/dp/0373283318/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PL4WIUQMX571&keywords=A+Western+Christmas&qid=1684162722&s=books&sprefix=a+western+christmas%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1">A Western Christmas</a></i> anthology.) In these sweet love stories, five New Mexico ranching brothers find love in the most unexpected young ladies.</p><p class="MsoNormal">If you love stories about the Old West, you'll love these sweet romances in which all five Mattson men find the loves of their lives.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Don't forget to leave a comment AND your email address if you want to be entered in my drawing!</p><o:p></o:p><p></p>Louise M. Gougehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686180316695008136noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1049852729290846056.post-81297354824207477942022-07-14T03:00:00.136-07:002022-07-15T02:14:22.763-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /><span style="background-color: #990000;"><br /></span></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #990000;">Happy Christmas in July! Welcome to the first blog in the <b>2022 Christmas in July Reader Blog Tour & Giveaway,</b> which runs July 15-22, 2022, (contest closes at 8 p.m. Eastern on 7/22). At the bottom of each author's blog post, you will find the name of a Christmas song. Write them all down and provide all song titles (26 in total) on this Google form. See below for a list with links of all participating authors!</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><i style="background-color: #990000;">Note: You must grab all the song titles from every author in the 2022 Christmas in July Reader Blog Tour & Giveaway to be eligible <b>to win the grand prize of a $520 Amazon gift card, plus a copy of each participating author's book OR first place prize of a copy of each participating author's book. </b>At the end of this blog post is a link to the next blog, and so on, to the final blog post (26 authors in all).</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwldywxP-Oh-3quAf2Z3qEWaN7NSqSqC4M8TUTfxV06eCZ7FgkvtCm0j09A9FyRGdtHBu4tqJWzsEE2o_Mpq2zvolrWhswi8hrHO9ruVhGNfMI3jxnP8R-72yThIjRwWJz0wihPj3JWxP84VKPPU6X9DsLWk385HrcHFI1ow3kt00xQlfGVh5p33Ic/s499/A%20Western%20Christmas%20Cover.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="315" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwldywxP-Oh-3quAf2Z3qEWaN7NSqSqC4M8TUTfxV06eCZ7FgkvtCm0j09A9FyRGdtHBu4tqJWzsEE2o_Mpq2zvolrWhswi8hrHO9ruVhGNfMI3jxnP8R-72yThIjRwWJz0wihPj3JWxP84VKPPU6X9DsLWk385HrcHFI1ow3kt00xQlfGVh5p33Ic/w116-h184/A%20Western%20Christmas%20Cover.jpg" width="116" /></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Today, I’m
promoting my 2015 Christmas novella, </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Yuletide
Reunion</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">, which is part of </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Western Christmas</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"> anthology. Why am I promoting a book from seven
years ago? Well, in this lovely little story, I established a fictional family
with five brothers. After telling the story of two brothers, I wanted to write
about the other three. My brand new release is </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Frontier-Family-Louise-Gouge/dp/1335418954/ref=sr_1_30?crid=2GDVUIKJ0FVED&keywords=louise+m.+gouge&qid=1655479053&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C82&sr=1-30"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Finding Her Frontier Family</i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">,</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">
and continues the story of the bold, brave, and handsome Mattson brothers and
their cattle ranch along the Rio Grande. But first we need to lay the
groundwork for the older brothers by telling you more about the younger ones.
See more about that story below this blog entry.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusze-RDYnV8Bd0obnttvcLCUqCljNiAy1WtS1SB_l_G3PdqhxDWAiS0B3HqlXvgZpU-bFbIYzN6vU_2EJz_8tyA3HnPidehBDvoR1qbLxjPDB8VTH74RnCfPxorzKw_xhl8z3ExlTNm28ySB0-_lvtDQ56-yjcS44htce5gPRGcHuTJZQrBUni_pI/s2650/Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="1675" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusze-RDYnV8Bd0obnttvcLCUqCljNiAy1WtS1SB_l_G3PdqhxDWAiS0B3HqlXvgZpU-bFbIYzN6vU_2EJz_8tyA3HnPidehBDvoR1qbLxjPDB8VTH74RnCfPxorzKw_xhl8z3ExlTNm28ySB0-_lvtDQ56-yjcS44htce5gPRGcHuTJZQrBUni_pI/w118-h187/Cover.jpg" width="118" /><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal; text-align: right;"><o:p> </o:p></i></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Western-Christmas-Anthology-Inspired-Historical/dp/0373283318/ref=sr_1_35?crid=2GDVUIKJ0FVED&keywords=louise+m.+gouge&qid=1655479177&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C82&sr=1-35"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Yuletide Reunion</i></a> is set on a fictional
ranch beside the Rio Grande near the fictional town of Riverton, New Mexico. My
late sister lived in a beautiful, real life adobe house beside the river, and
during my many visits to see her, I was inspired by the history of the area.
I’ve long wanted to write a story set on her land, although I’ve tweaked the
descriptions for this story’s sake. After all, it takes place in 1886, and of
course life was harder back then. No phones, no television, no running water.
Meals were cooked on woodstoves. Many natural and human dangers faced the
settlers every day. Still, our hardy ancestors managed to survive and build
strong communities. They also loved to celebrate Christmas, just as we do
today.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oFi-llZGDHWqN4Lj7UxjGQk3dpqdY9LuL-o8Y221gv_Pzf9FLXjdHAoVUPrGn30kIupZHoMXv9XtLXqwCn0xodH_3XrnMlZRuGP_MCbqc0CADvMMLUTgIUUMwv2ibPlPMDnTqnUpXcmBtew325epamopFM0gPR31aFJhIYyxKRnC7FbDJC-hcFYC/s1024/myhaciendainwinter.jpg" style="background-color: white; clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oFi-llZGDHWqN4Lj7UxjGQk3dpqdY9LuL-o8Y221gv_Pzf9FLXjdHAoVUPrGn30kIupZHoMXv9XtLXqwCn0xodH_3XrnMlZRuGP_MCbqc0CADvMMLUTgIUUMwv2ibPlPMDnTqnUpXcmBtew325epamopFM0gPR31aFJhIYyxKRnC7FbDJC-hcFYC/w232-h174/myhaciendainwinter.jpg" width="232" /></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal; text-align: right;"><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(This picture is copyrighted by Louise M. Gouge.) Our family has many traditions that we enjoy at this time of
the year. Perhaps your family does, too. One of the traditions that takes place
in New Mexico each year is Las Posadas, a nine-day celebration of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Navidad</i>, which is Spanish for Christmas.
When learning about the difficulties of past generations, I’m also struck by
the attempts of some people to get along with their neighbors. I was inspired
to write about two such groups within my fictional community.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For hundreds of years, Mexicans had settled in the land we
now call New Mexico, then known as New Mexico Territory. After the 1848 <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo</i>, new
boundaries were drawn, giving the territory to the United States. The Mexicans
living there were given the opportunity to move to Mexico or remain on their
land. Numerous families remained. At this time, many “Americanos” moved into
the area, and animosities sprang up between the two groups. In my idealistic
community, the pastors of two different local denominations decide to set the
example and bring their congregations together, concentrating on their common
belief in Jesus Christ instead of their differences.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #990000; color: white;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Western-Christmas-Anthology-Inspired-Historical/dp/0373283318/ref=sr_1_35?crid=2GDVUIKJ0FVED&keywords=louise+m.+gouge&qid=1655479177&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C82&sr=1-35"><i><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">Yuletide Reunion</span></i></a><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">, part
of the </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Western-Christmas-Anthology-Inspired-Historical/dp/0373283318/ref=sr_1_35?crid=2L4M6YDZ1GM4T&keywords=Louise+M.+Gouge&qid=1655477368&s=books&sprefix=louise+m.+gouge%2Cstripbooks%2C185&sr=1-35"><i><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A Western
Christmas</span></i></a><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;"> anthology, available at Amazon.com or Harlequin.com:
</span><a href="https://www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9780373283316_a-western-christmas.html"><i><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A Western
Christmas</span></i></a><span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #990000; color: white;">Emma Sharp's family needs to rebuild their barn before
Christmas. All help is welcome—even if it comes from the handsome neighboring
rancher who jilted her two years ago. Can Jared Mattson prove that he wants to
build not just a barn with Emma—but a bright future together?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><u><span style="background-color: #990000; color: white;">Question for readers</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #990000; color: white;">I’d love to hear about some
unique Christmas tradition you may have, from special stockings to special
recipes to community celebrations. Have you ever heard about Las Posadas? Tell
me in the blog comments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #990000; color: white;">Please sign up for my newsletter in the sidebar on the right side
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SONG TITLE: “</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">We Need a Little Christmas</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.6pt; text-transform: uppercase;">”</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #990000; color: white;">Save the holiday song titles from each blog stop, and when you
reach the final blog, enter all the song titles on <a href="https://forms.gle/EAuPktWuTkMZaTLj6">this form</a> for a chance to win the grand prize of a $400 Amazon gift
card and a copy of each participating author’s featured book OR first prize of
a copy of each participating author’s featured book.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h4 style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #990000; color: white;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Save
the holiday song titles from each of the 26 blog stops, and when you reach the
final blog, enter all the song titles on </span><a href="https://forms.gle/EAuPktWuTkMZaTLj6" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">this form</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> for a chance to win the grand
prize of a $520 Amazon gift card and a copy of each participating author's
featured book OR first prize of a copy of each participating author's featured
book.<o:p></o:p></span></span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span style="background-color: #990000; color: white;">Thank you so much for visiting! The next author on the tour is
Katy Lee and her Christmas book is <i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Holiday
Suspect Pursuit</span></i>. You can
find it at this <a href="https://infulllight.blogspot.com/2022/07/2022-christmas-in-july-reader-blog-tour.html">link</a>.
Remember, the 2022 Christmas in July Reader Blog Tour & Giveaway ends July
22 at 8 PM EST!</span><span style="background-color: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Louise M. Gougehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686180316695008136noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1049852729290846056.post-9427732063199988332022-01-15T10:48:00.004-08:002022-01-16T05:12:43.860-08:00<p>Here's the latest on my upcoming June 2022 Love Inspired Historical release. The cover, of course! So beautifully designed by the artists at Harlequin. <br /></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/N9gnAeKSgUs/img/a/AVvXsEiS9IapLA3SyJ7DFNhKek57ZdB1JPeVHbrBgHHWek_Bm42SlL9Q7CcTkShNLv2PCOQG1lek_pZ9zMC3SNHQbKKGHLi_y1vu70U0lstzBUEDBRQpNY916zou3weVaVZOE6KXf8AHcP15snjGfEBVoHSd_rkkAF8QjKbODDQAlC74f8YS-B72j_hbJR8c=s2650" rel="nofollow" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="1675" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiS9IapLA3SyJ7DFNhKek57ZdB1JPeVHbrBgHHWek_Bm42SlL9Q7CcTkShNLv2PCOQG1lek_pZ9zMC3SNHQbKKGHLi_y1vu70U0lstzBUEDBRQpNY916zou3weVaVZOE6KXf8AHcP15snjGfEBVoHSd_rkkAF8QjKbODDQAlC74f8YS-B72j_hbJR8c=s320" width="202" /></a></p><p>Then a link to the trailer designed by Shannon Redmon! <span style="text-align: right;"> </span><a href="https://youtu.be/N9gnAeKSgUs" style="background-color: white; color: blue; cursor: pointer; font-family: "New serif"; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">Book Trailer for Finding her Frontier Family</a></p><p><span style="text-align: right;">Here's the story: Helping a little girl could give her the family she needs.</span></p><p><span style="text-align: right;">Tasked with escorting her late cousin's daughter to New Mexico Territory, spinster Viola Brinson intends to bring Lavinia to her father's ranch and immediately return to the city. But after one look at the living conditions, she's hesitant to leave the little girl with Robert Mattson. When Viola settles in to clean the place and make sure he can safely care for his daughter, Robert is determined to keep his distance. His heart was broken by a society woman once before—and he won't make the same mistake twice. But Viola surprises him at every turn. Might she be exactly what his family needs?</span></p><p>Last, a link where you can pre-order this book I had so much fun writing. </p><div><p><span style="text-align: center;">Pre-order today at </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Frontier-Family-Louise-Gouge/dp/1335418954/ref=tmm_mmp_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1642270985&sr=1-2">Finding Her Frontier Family: Gouge, Louise M.: 9781335418951: Amazon.com: Books</a></p><div><p><br /></p></div></div>Louise M. Gougehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686180316695008136noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1049852729290846056.post-90993472478925670812021-07-23T07:51:00.002-07:002021-07-23T07:51:30.798-07:00<p>Today, I'm excited to announce my fourth Love Inspired Historical REPRINT!!! Yea! Thank you, Harlequin for this honor.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHi92gyK_WMkZSYtmi2R_b2GA4fz33iIQ1N1PRmuQGr8wkfCNHAgZTy6ZhkBoMMa0ASk1uxHM5Dw-eNf1wW6pfJyeE-V0bNP7Kk5ulqrwoNmOKnKpgML8N2rsp0fJJ2ztsTfeRRcBPzw/s2048/1+Cowboy+Seeks+a+Bride.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1294" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHi92gyK_WMkZSYtmi2R_b2GA4fz33iIQ1N1PRmuQGr8wkfCNHAgZTy6ZhkBoMMa0ASk1uxHM5Dw-eNf1wW6pfJyeE-V0bNP7Kk5ulqrwoNmOKnKpgML8N2rsp0fJJ2ztsTfeRRcBPzw/w202-h320/1+Cowboy+Seeks+a+Bride.jpg" width="202" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">My July 27, 2021, rerelease is my 2015 historical romance, <a href="https://is.gd/pgWxEl" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><i>Cowboy Seeks a
Bride</i></a>, the second of six books in my Four Stones Ranch series about a Colorado ranching family. In this reprint, it is paired with Sherri Shackelford’s <a href="https://is.gd/pgWxEl"><i>The Engagement Bargain</i></a>. </p><p style="margin: 0in;">Marybeth O'Brien is everything rancher Randall Northam
seeks in a wife…if she'd only say "I do." Although his family paid
for her train ticket West with the understanding the two would marry, Rand
won't pressure her to set a date. Especially since he suspects she's learned
about his reckless past. Who would want to marry an untamed cowboy like
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</p><p>Marybeth won't marry until she locates her long-lost brother. And when Rand
agrees to help her with her search, she can't deny her surprisingly warm
feelings toward her prospective groom. Could this honorable cowboy show her
he's the husband she never knew she wanted?<o:p></o:p></p><p><br /></p><p>These reprints are still available at Harlequin.com. Please check them out! </p><p>Here is my first western novel, first published in 2014.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxu4dtB66ehjcVt6qbRlLL2HqEarumKodW91tO_W71qKz2_rHy_YmTuOozHp_4tRjBFHGZP8QsUyZyGVfIrgKuTjhNCk__vhjFcTzw6LdrhqPLkz_5CYbmVfKUfLdho6VPgCPaKq_pa4s/s2048/Cowboy+to+the+Rescue+Reprint+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1294" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxu4dtB66ehjcVt6qbRlLL2HqEarumKodW91tO_W71qKz2_rHy_YmTuOozHp_4tRjBFHGZP8QsUyZyGVfIrgKuTjhNCk__vhjFcTzw6LdrhqPLkz_5CYbmVfKUfLdho6VPgCPaKq_pa4s/w202-h320/Cowboy+to+the+Rescue+Reprint+Cover.jpg" width="202" /></a><span style="text-indent: 0in;"></span></p><p><i><a href="https://is.gd/6tUipc">Cowboy to the Rescue</a></i></p>From 2014: <span style="text-indent: 0in;">Love finds a home out West. </span><p></p><p><span style="text-indent: 0in;">Though Georgia belle Susanna Anders agrees to accompany her father on a silver
prospecting trip to Colorado, her heart belongs to the South. Then charming
cowboy Nate Northam saves her father's life and gives them shelter at his
ranch. Feeling gratitude is only natural, but </span><i style="text-indent: 0in;">falling</i><span style="text-indent: 0in;"> for a Yankee? Both
of their families would be outraged. </span></p><p><span style="text-indent: 0in;">While Susanna's father recovers at
the Northams' home, Nate can't help being drawn to the sweet Southern
beauty…and wishing he were free to think of courtship. That is until shocking
revelations compel both Nate and Susanna to choose where their loyalties
lie—fettered to the past or to the promise of a bold new love…. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And my second Revolutionary War novel, <i><a href="https://is.gd/mQX7uO">The Captain's Lady</a></i>, first published in 2010. (See my first Revolutionary War novel below this post.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsrDLSX1D5Zv_BXyBovZKhUtdmVa3KT1k9MuMjVdMYldEK5uHeOozi8mrWvcXPiUARM5Bkq-9jlKwv6tkJg85OHp3nOyS1jwFVKSY4IwSoH35M1XUhJMNVD-9vIsE-3NRi_wVCalJxBM/s2048/Cover+Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1294" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsrDLSX1D5Zv_BXyBovZKhUtdmVa3KT1k9MuMjVdMYldEK5uHeOozi8mrWvcXPiUARM5Bkq-9jlKwv6tkJg85OHp3nOyS1jwFVKSY4IwSoH35M1XUhJMNVD-9vIsE-3NRi_wVCalJxBM/s320/Cover+Front.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Torn between love and duty...<div><br /></div><div>Captain James Templeton's orders from General Washington are clear. His target: Lord Bennington, a member of George III's Privy Council. The assignment: find Bennington's war plans. The risks: the future of the East Florida Colony, Jamie's life...and his heart. Because, in spite of the dangers, he's fallen in love with Lady Marianne Moberly--Lord Bennington's daughter.</div><div><br /></div><div>Desperate to protect his country in its struggle for independence, Jamie carries out his orders with a heavy heart. But Marianne's persistence is a challenge he never expected.</div><div><br /></div><div>With love and faith, they must navigate dangerous and troubled waters to win their future together.</div>Louise M. Gougehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686180316695008136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1049852729290846056.post-16944376482150048522019-10-14T09:41:00.001-07:002019-10-14T09:41:23.864-07:00Two novels in one!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm a little late in posting about my newest novel release, but it's not too late for you to purchase it here: </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Outlaws-Lady-Love-Thine-Enemy-ebook/dp/B07DGG1LN7" target="_blank">Two great novels in one!</a></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><br />
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rancher's daughter Tess Hennessy seeks adventure—and that's what she gets when she's
abducted to chronicle the Delgado gang's exploits! Yet her kidnapper, gang
member Sandoval Parrish, isn't what she expected. There's more to the
mysterious outlaw than he shows—signs of gentleness and devotion that soften
Tess's heart. Sandoval has one goal: retribution for the sister Delgado ruined.
He hasn't the time to fall for the stubborn, beautiful photographer whose
pictures he needs as evidence. But what can Sandoval do when his plan puts Tess
in danger? Torn between the drive for revenge and a newfound love, Sandoval
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all places, Florida! Did you know East Florida and West Florida were British
colonies that very well could have joined the revolution when our original
thirteen colonies broke with England to form the United States of America? Not
only that, but East Florida—St. Augustine in particular—was a haven for
countless colonists who remained loyal to the Crown? When I learned that tidbit
of history, I knew I had to write about it. Being a romance writer who’s always
looking for character conflicts, I also knew my hero and heroine had to be on
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tropics of colonial Florida
are far removed from America’s Revolution. Still, Rachel Folger’s loyalties remain
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patriots. Handsome plantation owner Frederick Moberly’s faithfulness to the
Crown is as certain as his admiration for Rachel—but for the sake of harmony,
he’ll keep his sympathies hidden. After all, the war is too far distant to
truly touch them…isn’t it? A betrayal of Rachel’s trust divides the pair,
leaving Frederick to question the true meaning of faith in God and in country.
Inspired by Rachel to see life, liberty, and love through His eyes, Frederick
must harness his faith and courage to claim the woman he loves before war tears
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captain of His Majesty’s royal navy, is determined to marry a titled nobleman,
for the only wealth and privileges of a peer of the realm will provide
sufficiently for her future children. When Philip Lindsey, an untitled stranger,
puts a stop to her beloved cousin’s wedding, Elizabeth resents him for
intruding even as she finds herself attracted to the handsome gentleman’s fine
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fiancé to run off with the dowry she kindly gave him before the wedding and then
marry another bride. Surprised to find an ally in the bride’s uncle, Philip accepts
the naval captain’s invitation to stay in his home until the legalities of the
matter can be sorted out. While there, Philip struggles against his growing
attraction to the captain’s lovely, charming daughter Elizabeth. After all, the
young lady has made it clear that she plans to marry a peer. Although the
grandson of an earl, Philip has no title. Should he take on the challenge of
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Here's my latest publicity photo. It was taken by a family friend who's practicing her photography skills on her way to becoming a professional. She did such a great job, don't you think? Thanks, Regan!<br />
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As you may have heard, my former publisher, Harlequin, has closed their Love Inspired Historical line. The last books will be released this coming June. I loved writing for LIH and will miss my association with the company.<br />
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I'm working on a few new projects to offer to other publishers. My agent advises that I should return to my Regency stories. I love that era as much as I love cowboys of the Old West. What do you think I should write?<br />
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Stay tuned to hear about the next steps in my writing career!Louise M. Gougehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10686180316695008136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1049852729290846056.post-43947678467439421802017-10-29T09:24:00.000-07:002017-10-31T05:40:47.933-07:00My Brand New Release!As promised, on October 31, I'm giving away one copy of <i style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times new roman cyr" , serif; line-height: 32px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Lawmans-Christmas-Reunion-Stones/dp/0373425430" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cowboy Lawman's Christmas Reunion</a></span></i> to one U. S. Resident. If you would like to be entered in my free drawing, please leave a comment or question below. And if you'd like to know more about my writing life, please sign up for my newsletter in the box to the right. I promise not to overload your inbox!<br />
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One more caveat about the drawing. To make this work, I need ten different people to comment on this post, so be sure to invite your friends to enter, too.<br />
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I'm both thrilled and nostalgic as I announce the release of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Lawmans-Christmas-Reunion-Stones/dp/0373425430" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times new roman cyr" , serif; line-height: 200%;">Cowboy Lawman's Christmas
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This is the sixth and final book in my Four Stones Ranch series AND my final Love Inspired Historical. Sad to say, Harlequin is shutting down the LIH line next June. I've had the pleasure of seeing fifteen of my novels published by this prestigious company!<br />
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<span style="color: white;">Sheriff Justice Gareau can make outlaws quake in their boots…yet coming face-to-face with Evangeline Benoit once again takes away all his composure. She broke their engagement, and his heart, to marry a wealthy older man. Despite his reluctance, Justice can't avoid the widowed single mother of two when they're collaborating on a Christmas village for the town's children. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">The loving boy Evangeline once knew has become an unyielding lawman. Forced to flee New Orleans over false allegations, Evie doubts Justice will take her side when the past follows her to Colorado. Especially when he and her troublesome son butt heads. But perhaps the spirit of Christmas will soften his heart and give them a second chance at love.</span></div>
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At the end of October, I'll be giving away one copy of <i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times new roman cyr" , serif; line-height: 32px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Lawmans-Christmas-Reunion-Stones/dp/0373425430" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cowboy Lawman's Christmas Reunion</a></span></i> to a U. S. resident. To enter my drawing, please leave a comment below. Also, if you would like to know more about my writing life, please sign up for my newsletter in the box to the right.</div>
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