To Love A Cowboy feat. Coming Home To Maverick by Sophia Summers

About the book 

Bailey is back. Maverick thought he was over her. But neither can deny the feelings that will always be there.

Bailey has made mistakes, so many she doesn't think she'll really ever forgive herself. But her daughter deserves the kind of life Bailey had growing up. When she shows up on her parents' doorstep back to her hometown, the one person she isn't ready to see is Maverick. But will she ever be able to face him?

The minute Maverick hears Bailey is back, he knows his heart still belongs to her. But what kind of man trusts a woman who left him at the altar? As he grapples with a new daughter that he can't help but wish was his, all the responsibilities of running his family's ranch, and the hurt he feels about Bailey's betrayal, he finds new love and hope not only with her but with God. 

As soon as God is a part of the equation, the sweetness they find is better than they ever had. Just maybe this second chance around is God's gift of happiness to them both.

And others are saying 

Aimee (Getting Your Read On) rated it really liked it

Shelves: ebook-i-own, cowboy, kindle-unlimited, christian-fiction, clean-romance,contemporary

Coming Home to Maverick is a story of forgiveness and redemption. It is a story that will tug on your heart because who hasn't made mistakes, sometimes big ones, that require the forgiveness of others and also the hard task of forgiving yourself? 

Cathy rated it it was amazing

I loved reading this one! The little bit of escape it gave me to a small Texas town was one of my favorite things about it. And that small Texas town was one of the hardest things for main character, Bailey.

Shauna Jones rated it it was amazing

The characters and struggles in this book are so real and compelling. They have struggles you will relate to. Dreams that they have to choose between. Mistakes that haunt them and fill their nights. 

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To Love My Cowboy-Happy Anniversary

To Love A Cowboy-Character Interview feat Poppy-The Root Of Murder by Lauren Carr

Welcome to day 3 of the To Love A Cowboy Tour!

Today we are featuring Poppy and J.J's love story . . .

Sherry:  Hello, Poppy. We first met you in the Lovers in Crime Mystery, KILLER IN THE BAND, when you were driving through Chester in your camper/horse trailer and encountered a horse who had escaped from Russell Ridge Farm and Orchard. Did you have any idea then that you would be staying?
Poppy:  I believe that life is what happens while we’re making other plans. I knew when I turned the corner in that road and there was Comanche running straight toward me that I was needed. I didn’t know the circumstances at the time, Comanche told me that she needed my help and I couldn’t just get back in my camper and leave.
Sherry:  Comanche told you. We should tell our readers that Comanche is a horse—
Poppy: A beautiful palomino mare.
Sherry: And that you are a horse whisperer.
Poppy:  Not really. Anyone can communicate with any animal—great or small. All you have to do is learn how to listen.
 Sherry:  Gulliver is your horse. A beautiful leopard Appaloosa.
 Poppy:  He prefers to be called drop-dead handsome. He’s another reason I stayed on. Gulliver and I have been together, traveling the country—going wherever God sends us. Then, Gulliver fell in love with Comanche.
 Sherry:  And you fell in love with J.J., the owner of Russell Ridge Farm and Orchard. I’ve noticed the beautiful diamond ring you’re wearing.
 Poppy:  Yes, that happened rather unexpectantly. One day, I was J.J.’s horse trainer, helping him take care of the farm, which Suellen, his first love had left for him after she tragically died in KILLER IN THE BAND. Then, J.J. went to Washington (Murder by Perfection) to help his father look for Murphy, that’s J.J.’s identical twin. Suddenly, out of the blue, he calls me and asks me to marry him and have a house full of kids.  We hadn’t even been out on a date.
Sherry:  Didn’t you two eat dinner together every night and go out on the weekends? Go out on the weekends and go to church together on Sunday?
Poppy:  Well … yes.
Sherry:  Some people would call that dating. And now you are planning your wedding in THE ROOT OF MURDER. How are the wedding plans coming?
Poppy:  Not so good right now. J.J. got his first real official murder case as a defense attorney.
 Sherry:  Isn’t that good.
Poppy:  Yes, but it’s a very difficult case. At first, J.J. thought he was guilty because the defendant, a young man who J.J. has known since high school, had threatened the victim and the murder weapon was found right there in his house. What makes it worse is that the murder victim’s daughter was Heather Davis, a girl who J.J. used to date. Now she’s a suspect along with Madison Whitaker, another girl who J.J. had dated at the same time as Heather. 
Sherry:  Wow. Aren’t you worried about J.J. investigating a case, questioning these two ex-girlfriends?
Poppy: No, I trust J.J. (giggles) But I have to admit, it is fun to see them make him sweat.
Sherry: I hope this murder investigation doesn’t interfere with your wedding plans. Do you have your gown yet?
Poppy: No. but I know exactly what it is going to look like. It’s a mermaid gown with a gold net overlay. (sighs) unfortunately, I can’t find it anywhere. But that’s the gown that I’m meant to wear. So it’ll show up. 
Sherry: What if your gown doesn’t show up?
Poppy: Then I’ll have to walk down the aisle in my birthday suit. If that happens, then I guarantee it will be a wedding that folks in Chester will be talking about forever.

 Poppy an J.J.'s love story begins in . . .

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And blossoms in . . .

Happily ever after . . .

. . .until there is another crime to solve

To Love A Cowby Book Tour Feat. Lost Billionaire Heir by Sophia Summers

About the book 

A man who doesn't know he's about to be a billionaire. A woman who is forced to marry well.

The tall Texan ranch hand leaned back against the corral fencing as he waited for the ranch guests to gather by the stable. His cowboy hat was pulled down shading his eyes as he chewed on the end of a tall piece of grass. This was his time to get a good look at the guests before he saddled their horses and helped them into the saddle. Working at the exclusive Rio Lago Ranch gAmazave him a birds-eye view of a class of people much different from those in his home town in Minnesota. Jacob could size up most of the guests just by watching them a few minutes. Some guests were more trouble than others. He had learned how to avoid the advances of the women who found him very similar in appearance to the cover models on the western romance novels they loved. He wasn't interested; the only woman he had ever loved he met on the run hiding floating down the Mississippi River years ago. What will happen when she shows up as a guest at the Rio Lago Ranch? 

Will his late grandfather's lawyers find him before she marries someone else?

And I thought

I really enjoyed this book.  So much that I invited the author to be a part of this tour.  Click here to read my review.

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To Love A Cowboy-Book Tour Day 1-feat Finding Hope by Pamela Gossiaux

About the book

A Sweet, Inspirational Romance about Hope, Horses, and Second Chances!

An introverted horse-whisperer, a famous equine artist, and the mare who brings them together.

“If you are looking for a read to give you comfort, boost your faith, and make you remember how it feels to fall in love, this book is for you!”- 

Pamela Stewart, Amazon bestselling author

Main character Tori Reynolds has never liked the term “breaking” horses to ride. Instead, she earns their trust, and can climb aboard a wild mustang the same day she meets it. Her life as a B&B owner and sought-after horse whisperer is pretty much perfect—until a visit to New York City changes everything.

Matt Cheval is a handsome, nationally-known artist. When Tori steps into his Manhattan art show, she unexpectedly finds herself and her horse in his paintings. Angry and frightened, she is now faced with the memory of a day she has spent years trying to forget.

Read an excerpt 

This painting is of a real horse,” he said. He had never admitted that before. He had always kept it a mystery.

“What about the woman?” someone asked.

He smiled. “The woman?” he said. “Well, every man has a dream woman. I guess she’s mine.” 

Matt put the book down and met her eyes. “I came to apologize,” he said. He shoved his hands into the front pockets of his jeans. 

Tori crossed her arms. “Apologize for what?” she said.

Matt looked down at the table, considering. Then he looked back up at her. His eyes were soft, honest. “For that day. Four years ago. I had no right.”

Legend says that the dead sheik arranged with the gods to commend the dedication of his mare, so that from then on, any descendant of hers who was possessed of outstanding courage or ability would bear the bloodstains as a mark of honor.

The wind stirred the quiet breeze, and all Matt could see was a rounded hill, and behind that, the top of the barn.

Tori whistled again. Matt heard a subtle rumbling, and then Hope appeared over the hill, trotting in their direction. He would recognize her anywhere by the marking on her shoulder. She was still as beautiful as he remembered.

“A sunset looks better from horseback,” she said, smiling down at him. Suddenly her shyness was gone. Her eyes sparkled as she held a hand out for him. “Come on.”

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Meet the author

Pamela Gossiaux an international bestselling author and the author of the books Good Enough, The Russo Romantic Mysteries, Ordinary Girl, Why Is There a Lemon in My Fruit Salad? How to Stay Sweet When Life Turns Sour, and A Kid at Heart, as well as the highly praised Horses and Hearts inspirational romantic series.

Pamela has been writing and working with writers for several decades. She has a dual BA degree from the University of Michigan in Creative Writing and English Language and Literature, and over 20 years of journalism writing experience. She teaches writing workshops and has been the editor for published books in a wide variety of genres, both fiction and non-fiction, including best sellers. She has self-published a book on writing called Six Steps to Successful Publication.

An avid horse enthusiast, she enjoys being outdoors and working in her garden. She also loves chocolate and prefers to curl up with a good book in her downtime. Pamela lives on a horse farm in Michigan with her family and three cats. Visit her website at PamelaGossiaux.com. 

It Made My Day I was . . .

. . .Featured

Yep little 'ole me!

What a sweet comment I found a few days ago from Barbara at 
The French Ethereal blog.

It was perfect timing when I wrote this post about my Mantle Redo and posted this photo . . . 

Barbara was going with a Bee Theme and my Bee Balm fit right in for her Theme.  

Go over here and visit Barbara and see the other Bee Theme features!

Barbara has a lovely blog and hosts a weekly party on Wednesday 

Which is where we connected when I linked this post a couple weeks ago at the party. 

Thank you Barbara for the party and the Feature!

I love blog parties.  They are a great way to find new blogs. 

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Simple Sunday

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Welcome to Happy Homemaker 

I join Sandra for her party

Sandra provides prompts

I add a few of my own

The weather We had a bad storm last night.  Lost electricity several times and neighbor lost his fence.  For the new week we looking at just lower 90s for the week upper 80s and lower 90s for a few days actually feels cool here

The view from my window my new favorite place to be the greenhouse summer room I can see the flowers and Bumblebees and  Dragonflies.  And; occasionally a butterfly I need a butterfly bush.

On the breakfast plate 

I write my post on Saturday we splurged . . .

I am reading

On my reading pile

On the menu this week we had a really good week last week you can look at my foodie Friday blog post to see what we ate. Click

here to see my Friday post. 

 here's this weeks options. . . 

 Monday pork tenderloin stuffing I have a box of stuffing mix that all add onions and carrots to celery in chicken broth and we'll have something green that I can find or I can fresh greens mustard greens collard greens 

Tuesday Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Spainish Rice

Wednesday Beef Strogonoff with Noodles, Southern Smothered Green Beans and Salad

Thursday Fried Chicken, Pasta Salad, Corn Fritters

Friday Pan Seared Cod, Roasted Root Veggies, Left Over Pasta Salad

In the craft room

I have been inspired by a Quilting Face Book Group to do make this quilt . . . 

It's a group thing anyone can join.  The pattern is a mystery. 

These are fun to do.  I have never done a virtual Quilt Along.

In the garden

I have been reading and learning alot about gardening.  I am making my first compost pile.  

I have Tomato's, Corn, and a couple Sun Flowers and some Zinnia's growing.  My Bee Balm might be finishing up but hopefully the rain last night will rejuvenate it.  I started a bed to plant Swiss Chard and Carrots. 

Something fun to share

A favorite blog

Jess at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth took a blog break but she is back with her Homemaking Blog.  This is one of my favorites!

Click here to visit. 

On my To Do List

Finish organizing Cook Book shelf

Get July 4th Quilt hung

Work in the garden 

Get an organized cleaning schedule

My Ta Da Moment

I have worked off and on for 3 or more weeks making the Banner for the To Love A Cowboy tour.  It is finished not really like it I wanted it and later than I planned but just in time for the tour. 

I made a New HHM banner for July 

From the camera

My dogs are funny

Scripture/Devo

Thanks for joining me today I hope you enjoyed looking at my plans and seeing what's been goin' on in my
Neck pf the woods.

Enjoy your week!

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