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Interview with Linda Shantz (Bright, Broken Things)

July 23, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Bright, Broken Things by Linda Shantz is a very enjoyable read. As with all her stories, this novella will allow readers to understand more about horses and racing along with very relatable characters. The story includes the backstory on how Nate and Liv meet. She decides to hire him to help train the horses. Although there is an attraction at first sight, Nate realizes that Liv is hands off. What they do have in …

Interview with Catherine Bybee (When It Falls Apart)

July 15, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper When It Falls Apart by Catherine Bybee has her venturing into a new genre. Instead of suspense this one is a relationship story. Anyone who has an elderly parent will be able to relate to this novel. As parents get older their children must deal with the emotional and physical illnesses. But as with this story, what if the parent was not the supportive or caring type? This plot is loosely based on Bybee’s …

Interview with Patrice Lewis (The Amish Animal Doctor)

June 24, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Amish Animal Doctor by Patrice Lewis shows the struggle someone has over career versus community. It is an age-old struggle whether a woman is Amish or English. In this novel the main heroine, Abigail, returns home to take care of her mom who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. She enjoys the comfort and support of her family and community. But unfortunately, she cannot once again become Amish because Abigail feels being a …

Interview with Mary Alford (Among the Innocent)

June 17, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Among the Innocent by Mary Alford is a suspenseful romance. It shows how the Amish work with those living on tribal lands. The plot was multi-faceted that kept readers on the edge of their seats. The story begins with a naïve Amish teenager falling for an Englisher who turns out to be a serial killer. Sent to investigate is policewoman, Leah Miller who barely escaped the same killer years ago, while her family was …

Interview with Lisa Harris (The Catch)

June 11, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Catch by Lisa Harris is an intense mystery. In the final book of the series the plot brings to close all the extending arcs. This story is multilayered. These sub-plots had Madison searching for the person who killed her husband Luke, a search for the murderer of a judge’s wife, and a kidnapped child. The suspense ratches up after the child’s babysitter is found to be in the witness protection program and having …

Interview with Maisey Yates (Unbridled Cowboy and The Lost and Found Girl)

June 3, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Unbridled Cowboy and The Lost and Found Girl by Maisey Yates are filled with an emotional punch, heartbreak, warmth, and overcoming the past. With Unbridled Cowboy Yates shows why she is the champion writer of cowboys with no one doing it better. Unbridled Cowboy begins with a tradition done years ago whether in the Old West or with religious sects, a set-up marriage. Sawyer Garrett has a huge ranch and is financially well off. …

Interview with Melinda Curtis (Healing the Rancher)

July 1, 2022June 1, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Healing the Rancher by Melinda Curtis is another heartwarming story. Both the heroine and hero have scars literally and figuratively. These create obstacles that need to be overcome, especially since the two seem to be direct opposites. Kendall Monroe is attempting to salvage her life. She has lost her job and boyfriend and has started her own social media company. But to land a big contract, she must be knowledgeable about ranching life. Now, …

Interview with Irene Hannon (Sea Glass Cottage)

May 28, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Sea Glass Cottage by Irene Hannon shows why she is such a talented writer. With both her genres she writes compelling and relatable characters. This contemporary relationship story brings characters face-to-face with broken dreams. There are two couples that struggle through a difficult past relationship but now have a second chance to find romance. The story begins with Christi Reece, a one-time golden girl, having her wealthy life turned upside down after she loses …

Interview with Suzanne Woods Fisher (The Sweet Life)

May 20, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher is a feel-good book. It has a story of self-reflection, healing, love, and faith although there are some difficult issues covered regarding loss, hardship, and fear. The plot has Dawn Dixon’s life turned upside down when her fiancé, Kevin, backs out of their wedding. She then finds out her mother had breast cancer and treatment. In addition, both mother and daughter are still recovering from the sudden …

Interview with Amanda Quick (When She Dreams)

May 14, 2022

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper When She Dreams by Amanda Quick, is a story with lies, murder, blackmail, and drugs. This series takes place during the 1930’s in the small town of Burning Cove, California with some recurring characters. The opening scene sets the atmosphere for the rest of the plot. Maggie Lodge enters the office of Dr. Oxlade for a session about her lucid dreams. Unbeknownst to her, he gives her a drug called the enhancer. He is …