Book Spotlight: Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy by Karen Baney

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy by Karen Baney, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy 
Series: Love at Vargas Ranch #1 
Author: Karen Baney 
Publisher: Desert Life Media 
Release Date: February 3, 2026 
Genre: Christian Western Romance

He’s running from his twin’s crimes. She’s haunted by the man who betrayed her. Can she open her heart to his identical twin? 

Shannon thought she’d buried the past—until she arrives at Vargas Ranch and sees the face of the man who shattered her trust. The man she swore she’d never forgive. 

Parker has spent his life paying for his brother's sins. False accusations and shattered opportunities follow him everywhere—because no one sees the man behind the face. When Shannon mistakes him for his twin and has him arrested, his fragile fresh start shatters. 

Now forced to work together in the ranch’s equine therapy program, Shannon and Parker must navigate a tense enemies-to-friends journey. As they confront the pain of the past and the pull of unexpected attraction, trust becomes the hardest battle of all. 

She must learn to trust the man her heart keeps mistaking for the one who broke it. Parker must prove he's not his brother before he loses his second chance at love. 

When the past collides with the present, can love build the bridge to healing and forgiveness? 

A heartfelt Christian romance about redemption, mistaken identity, and love that dares to heal. Her Mistaken Identity Cowboy will steal your heart.

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Book Spotlight: The Arrest (Parker's POV)

The encounter with a woman takes a turn for the worse as Parker realizes the truth. She thinks he’s his criminal twin.

Parker drew in a ragged breath, his gut clenching so tight he thought it might shrivel up. Not again. This woman, whoever she was, thought he was Lucas. And she was about to have him arrested. Again.

His pulse jolted, frustration coiling like a whip inside his chest. He lifted his hands slowly and measured, knowing full well how this could go sideways real fast. Had before.

"Hold up," he said, voice clipped. "I don't know what Lucas did to you, but I promise you. I'm not him."

Her glare cut through him like a blade, unyielding.

"I'm his identical twin."

She scoffed, a bitter, flat-out disbelieving sound. "How convenient."

Parker's jaw locked as he exhaled through his nose. He pointed to the small scar above his eyebrow, trying one last time. "Lucas ever have this?" he pressed, keeping his tone firm but restrained.

Her eyes flicked up just for a fraction of a second with a moment of uncertainty. That brief hesitation told him everything. She knew Lucas well enough to know the difference.

Her fingers tightened around her phone. She was still making the call.

He moved for his wallet, ready to yank out his driver's license even if it wouldn't prove much to someone half-crazed with fury. The glint of metal stopped him cold.

Mace. She had mace.

He froze, hands up again, heat burning through his chest. "Do not use that in the stables," he bit out. "You'll spook the horses."

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About the Author

Karen Baney is a member of Faith Hope & Love Christian Writers and the author of over 30 Christian contemporary cowboy romances and historical romances. She writes faith-laced stories where characters feel like lifelong friends—flawed individuals navigating second chances, redemption, and personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona, Karen loves researching the state's rich history and seamlessly weaving real settings and historical details into her novels.

In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Development Manager for a Christian ministry. Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing. 

 

Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. They enjoy exploring Arizona together, discovering new adventures that often influence Karen's stories. Both are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Connect with Karen by visiting karenbaney.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Author Interview: A Siege on Her Heart by Jessica Brousseau

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Siege on Her Heart by Jessica Brousseau, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Siege on Her Heart 
Author: Jessica Brousseau 
Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing and Media 
Release Date: January 5, 2026 
Genre: Historical Romance

Ana María Bailon believes her heart is as shattered as the burning city she flees. Once bold and brilliant in her father’s war councils, she now carries a secret child and a soul scorched by the siege of San Sebastián. When an English captain offers a hurried marriage and safe passage to a foreign land, Ana wonders if she is walking toward healing or a new form of heartbreak. 

Captain Peter Ashmore lives with memories that stalk him like smoke from a burning town. Honor compels him into a marriage of convenience, yet every glance from his Spanish bride stirs a longing he fears he does not deserve. As they travel to his English estate and step into a world of drawing rooms and whispered judgments, Peter grapples with guilt, desire, and a God he worries has turned away. 

In the quiet rooms of Abbeygate, Ana starts to trust the gentle man beneath the scarlet uniform, but nightmares, secrets, and grief threaten every fragile step. Peter feels himself falling for the courageous woman he vowed to shield, even as the truth of her past and his role in the siege loom over them both. 

Can Ana and Peter confront the ruin behind them and choose a love that rebuilds what war tried to destroy?  

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Book Excerpt

Peter never intended to marry. And he certainly never intended to marry like this. He stood rigidly, at perfect attention. But the way his hands fisted and his heart pounded as if he was running from enemy fire revealed that this wedding day was anything but normal. His back was framed by the large windows in the Heathridge Chapel. Light streamed around him, painting the stone floor and wooden benches in radiant colors. The vibrancy almost made him feel as if he were back in Spain. But before Peter could appreciate the beauty of the moment, the red light filtering through the stained glass looked a little too physical, like a seeping, staining pool of blood. And it certainly did not help that hew as wearing his finest uniform, freshly starched and gleaming in shades of scarlet and cream. The very sensation of the fabric took him back to the battlefield in an instant, try as he might to avoid it. 

Not now, soldier. It's Ana's wedding day as well. This is not about you.

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About the Author

Jessica Brousseau has never been able to put a book down late at night...and she notoriously developed the habit of reading Shakespeare in the wee hours of the morning during high school. But her passion for writing started even earlier, when her sixth-grade teacher read her first attempt at historical fiction and told her she should become an author someday. She adored her AP English classes and went on to receive her bachelor’s in English literature and creative writing. Jessica gets writing motivation by reading daily and constantly watching adaptations of Jane Austen’s works. She never goes anywhere without her emotional support kindle. Jessica loves crafting, baking, going on walks, playing with her kids, and eating anything that has cream cheese frosting. She lives a real-life love story with her husband, who gives her plenty of inspiration for her stories. Together they are building their happily-ever-after as Utah-born, Midwestern “transplants” in Wisconsin. Learn more about Jessica and her upcoming projects by connecting with her online at authorjessicabrousseau.com!

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Author Interview

Q: What inspired you to write A Siege on Her Heart?

A Siege on Her Heart was born when I decided I wanted to use my Spanish and write about a Spanish FMC in the Regency Era. So I did a quick Google search and discovered the siege and sacking of San Sebastian. I was writing a different book (still unpublished) at the time but I couldn’t get this tragic and horrific event out of my mind. It took almost a year, but once I started drafting it, the story flowed out of me. During that year, I had my first child and experienced a really difficult birth and postpartum anxiety/depression. Those months opened my eyes to the raw periods of transition and learning that mothers experience. I knew that it was historically accurate that my female main character, Ana, would experience an assault, as so many women did in the siege of San Sebastian. So I wanted to lean into the difficult journey she had by adding in the layer of PTSD and postpartum healing.

Q: How long did it take to write this book?

It took me six months to write A Siege on Her Heart, plus a few more months of editing.

Q: What surprised you while researching/writing this novel?

I was really surprised by the historical events of the siege of San Sebastian. I had never even heard of the Peninsular War, much less the sacking of this city. Sadly enough, this was not the only city that was sacked during this conflict between France and the allied forces of the British and Portuguese armies, but due to the burning of the city and the many deaths, it is considered one of the worst examples of indiscipline in British army history. There are journal entries from the soldiers involved in these horrors that show that they were forever altered by the things they saw there. And to think that an ocean away, ladies and gentlemen were taking a turn about the ballroom, blissfully oblivious.

Q: Do you have a favorite quote from A Siege on Her Heart?

I chose two :)

“Yes, he was startled to discover that he most thoroughly enjoyed kissing his wife. This would be a new weakness of his, it would seem.”

“Peter understood her heart and her soul in a manner so healing that she would never be able to put it to words.”

Q: When did you first know you wanted to be an author?

When I was in sixth grade, I had an assignment to do a book report on a historical fiction novel. I wrote nearly double the assigned pages and made an artsy “weathered” cover for it. Apparently my report was creative enough that my kind sixth grade teacher approached me and told me that I should be an author someday. Throughout junior high and high school, I started many “books” which thankfully will never see the light of day. I loved my AP English Lit and Language classes. During my second year of college, I took a creative writing class that ignited that love of writing in me again. I instantly changed my major to English Lit/Creative Writing.

Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know?

I love to sing! I had a minor in music during college and grew up participating in orchestra, theater, and choir.

Q: What are you currently reading?

I’m currently reading the excellent series, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower. I can’t get enough of them!

Q: What is your favorite genre to read?

I love to read historical fiction but I also love fantasy. I’ve been a Brandon Sanderson fan since I was in junior high!

Q: What is your favorite hobby?

I love to bake, make crafts, and go on walks.

Q: What is your favorite season and why?

I love fall. The weather cools down and humidity eases up. The flavors and scents are delicious and harvest-inspired. The trees are beautiful, especially in the mountains. I love going on daily walks with my kids during the fall. We spent countless hours at the playground this most recent fall!

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Book Spotlight: An Appearance of Impropriety by Jayna Breigh

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for An Appearance of Impropriety by Jayna Breigh, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: An Appearance of Impropriety 

Author: Jayna Breigh 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: January 27, 2026 

Genre: Romantic Legal Drama 

Will their love turn into a scandal despite their efforts? 

As the youngest female judge in Los Angeles, Mahalia Jackson has her career on a fast track to success. Her polished exterior makes sure of that. But when she volunteers for the Junior Jurors and ends up working side by side with attorney JD Cash, her plans begin to falter. 

JD heads up the program—born out of his own troubled past—where local teens learn about the legal system. He leverages his position as an attorney to fulfill God's calling on his life: to support the orphans and widows of society who have lost beloved fathers and husbands to TransNation's eighteen-wheeled time bombs roaming America's freeways. 

Mahalia's rule—never date a lawyer—is a straitjacket that tightens when she presides over the case where JD serves as a young widow's attorney. When Mahalia is placed in a vulnerable position, her resolve begins to waver. 

Her increasing proximity to the empathetic lawyer sparks an onslaught from anonymous online adversaries attempting to destroy Mahalia's reputation and career by throwing around claims of an appearance of impropriety. The digital disgrace pushes Mahalia to ask one hard question: Is loving JD worth risking her career?

With a great story, well-developed characters, and a tale that explores the value of second chances and giving back, the latest from Breigh is a must-buy. —Library Journal, Starred Review

"An Appearance of Impropriety is filled with characters I cared about who were placed in challenging situations that compelled me to keep reading long into the night." —Cara Putman, award-winning author of the Secrets to Keep series 

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“Your Honor.” JD’s voice brought her back to the present. “Like I was saying, I’ll walk you to your car. It’s late, and the parking deck will be empty.” Hesitation sprang up. Her general policy was to refuse offers like this. Didn’t want to provide any fodder for the courthouse gossip mill. But tonight was different. She and Mr. Cash were two professionals working on a community service project. They were peers. Colleagues. A security walk to the car was appropriate—no impropriety.

“Sure, I’d appreciate that, Mr. Cash.”

They walked to the elevator, and she cast about for small talk while they waited. “How long have you been in practice?”

His gray hair and haunted eyes didn’t match his fit physique. He could be anywhere from thirty to fifty.

JD tilted his head back and closed his eyes. “Basic training right after high school, then straight to Afghanistan. Reserves during college, and law school after that. Four years in JAG. Been in solo private practice since . . .”

He held up a hand and counted off on his fingers. “About five and a half years. I’m thirty-six.”

“Me too.”

As she understood from Goldstein, he wasn’t scraping by with low-ball settlements from insurance carriers. He’d won numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts. Was that true? Why was she so curious about him anyway?

“With contingent cases, isn’t it feast or famine?” Ugh. She wished she could suck the words back inside. “Sorry. Don’t answer that.”

“No worries. It’s all pretty much out there with the public trial verdicts. My clients are widows and orphans. Money can’t bring back a family member. But add up loss of future earnings and loss of companionship, and tack on punitive damages . . . the verdicts are in the multimillion-dollar range.” He shrugged.

She schooled her facial expression. All of that in thirty-six years? Given his military service, education, and net worth, it was like he’d jammed two lifetimes into one.

The elevator dinged, startling her out of her musings.

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About the Author

Jayna Breigh is a retired attorney living in the southeastern United States and the author of The Hunted Heir. She brings to her writing over a decade of experience in trust and estate litigation in Los Angeles.

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Author Interview: Texas Reclaimed by Sherry Shindelar

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Texas Reclaimed by Sherry Shindelar, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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Title: Texas Reclaimed 
Series: Lone Star Redemption #3 
Author: Sherry Shindelar 
Publisher: Wild Heart Books 
Release Date: February 3, 2026 
Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Can love blossom between a woman haunted by her family's past and a man haunted by the trauma of war? 

Cora Scott is determined to hold onto her family's Texas ranch and provide a stable home for her young half-brother, Charlie, despite the mounting challenges of post-Civil War frontier life. But when a scheming creditor threatens to seize their land, she must accept help from Ben McKenzie, a former Yankee soldier sent by her late brother. Though Ben's generosity and strength draw her, the man's private struggle she stumbles upon—too reminiscent of her father's alcoholism—makes her question whether she can trust her heart to him. 

Ben McKenzie arrives in Texas intent on fulfilling his promise to his dying friend to protect Cora and Charlie. While using his inheritance to save their ranch, he battles not only the loss of their cattle but also his dependency on laudanum—a medicine that turned into a curse after his imprisonment at Andersonville. As his feelings for Cora deepen, he must choose between his promise to his father to take over their Philadelphia newspaper and his growing dream of a life with Cora in Texas. 

When a Comanche warrior begins courting Cora and Ben's responsibilities in Philadelphia threaten to tear them apart, they must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome their fears and forge a future together on the Texas frontier.

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Book Excerpt

Cora sank against Ben’s chest like parched earth soaking up rain, her body trembling almost as much as Ben’s battered one. He could have been killed. A chill swept over her body. Her hands dug into the back of Ben’s rumpled undershirt and held on tight. Thank God, Ben was alive, standing, and breathing. Thank God, they hadn’t taken Charlie. That they were all still here safe.

Charlie came alongside and hugged them both.

Ben slipped one hand from Cora and wrapped his arm around the boy’s shoulders.

Jack scurried around their feet, panting.

Safe. Cora bit her lip and squeezed her eyes shut. She choked back a sob. She wouldn’t cry. Strong and steady beneath the hard wall of his chest, Ben’s heart pounded against her cheek. His warmth permeated the dirty linen of his shirt and the thin cotton of her chemise, drawing her like a magnet.

Moisture dropped onto the back of her head. A metallic smell. Blood.

Her breath caught. What was she thinking? Releasing her hold, she pulled back a few inches, her hands still lingering on his sides as if they belonged there. “You’re bleeding.” Every inch of her wobbled.

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Originally from Tennessee, Sherry Shindelar is a romantic at heart who enjoys taking her readers into the past. She fell in love with writing when she was nine years old. Decades later, she is living out her dream of writing stories from her heart and sharing them with the world. Sherry is a multi-award-winning author: 2025 Maggie Award Winner, 2023 ACFW Genesis Finalist, and 2022 Crown Finalist. She currently resides in Minnesota with her husband of forty-one years. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Connect with Sherry by visiting sherryshindelar.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Author Interview

Q: What inspired you to write Texas Reclaimed?

Sherry: Writing a story about victory over addiction has been on my heart for years. In the movie, Amazing Grace, about William Wilberforce and his battle to end the slave trade in England, I was struck by the fact that this great man, who devoted his life to setting others free, struggled with dependency on laudanum, a medicine given to him by his physicians. Then, later, I learned of the thousands of Civil War soldiers who were given laudanum and opium as part of their medical treatments. The treatments may very well have saved their lives, but they left thousands of men dependent upon the drugs.

My heart ached for people caught in the chains of addiction, especially when it wasn’t their own choice that led them there, and I wanted to show a story of hope, victory, and healing.


Q: How long did it take to write this book?

Sherry: I thought of the idea a couple of years ago and wrote the first chapter, but I had another book I needed to write first. Once I really got started on it, I wrote it in ten months.

Q: What surprised you while researching/writing this novel?

Sherry: I didn’t know the hero, Ben, had a sister until near the end, or that she was going to jump off the page and convince me that she needed to be the heroine of the next book.


Q: Do you have a favorite quote from Texas Reclaimed?

Sherry: Here’s one: “Love. How had it crept in past the wall of her heart? If she had any sense, she’d shove it right back out again.” Here’s another: “She should say something. Forgive him. Be understanding. But the words were mere pieces of link stuck into a gunshot wound. Not nearly enough.” Or: “Forget what the frontier had taught her. Her heart wasn’t listening.”


Q: When did you first know you wanted to be an author?

Sherry: I have been in love with stories since I was a child. I’d swing for hours on my swing set, pumping my legs back and forth, dreaming up stories in my head. Even then, I had a flair for romance, creating new love interests and episodes for Star Trek’s Captain Kirk.

My favorite possession at age nine was a set of author playing cards (a matching game with photos of famous authors). I wanted to be an author when I grew up and bring stories to life on the written page, stories that would impact my readers.


Q: Would you share something about yourself that most readers wouldn’t know?

Sherry: I’ll give two, one light-hearted, one serious. Light-hearted: I love to drink iced tea 365 days a year, even in the middle of a Minnesota winter. Serious: I’m part of a prison ministry. I help lead a Bible study at our local jail.


Q: What are you currently reading?

Sherry: I’m getting ready to start The Lady of the Red River Valley by Gabrielle Meyers.


Q: What is your favorite genre to read?

Sherry: I love to read and write Christian historical romance. On rare occasions, I read historical fiction, dual timeline, or rom-com. I also enjoy reading diaries, journals, and letters from the nineteenth century.


Q: What is your favorite hobby?

Sherry: Working full-time and writing as close to full-time as I can doesn’t leave much time for hobbies, but I love traveling and spending time with family. I also enjoy going to exercise class several times a week, especially Zumba.


Q: What is your favorite season and why?

Sherry: I love summer. In northern Minnesota, where I live, summer is the perfect time of the year: warm but usually not too hot, sunny days, lake breezes, and lots of time in nature.

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(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Texas Reclaimed and $40 gift card to winner's choice of Amazon or Barnes & Noble!

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Book Spotlight: The Single Mom's Second Chance by Tara Randel

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Single Mom's Second Chance by Tara Randel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Single Mom's Second Chance 
Series: A Golden, Georgia Romance #2 
Author: Tara Randel 
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming 
Release Date: January 27, 2026 
Genre: Wholesome Romance

A fresh start…  

Then an unexpected curveball 

When Addie Lane returns to Golden, Georgia, to open her own fitness center, she’s surprised to find her late husband’s best friend, professional baseball player Nolan Travers, offering to invest. Recovering from an injury, Nolan finds solace in helping a friend—and coaching her son Jacob’s baseball team. As the summer continues, their close bond threatens to be undone by Nolan’s expected return to pro ball and Addie’s challenging relationships with her mother and sisters. Only time will tell if their separate paths will pull them apart—or if Addie and Nolan can hit their love out of the park together.  

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

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Book Excerpt

Since Nolan had pretty much taken over, Addie removed the lanyard with the whistle attached and held it in her hand, thinking that she wouldn’t need it any longer.

“What’s next?” he asked.

Addie checked her watch, seeing that practice was nearly over. “Not much time left. What do you recommend?”

“End with relays. If you don’t mind, I’d like to look over your schedule and tweak it to make sure you hit all the important drills during the week.”

“I’d love that.”

He nodded. “Get them started.”

When she lifted her hand to blow the whistle again, Nolan reached over to grab it from her. She pulled her arm back, keeping the noisemaker out of reach. Instead of leaving it alone, Nolan wrapped his good arm around her waist while he yanked her close to his warm body, taking the whistle from her upraised hand.

“Hey! Give me that.”

He tucked her closer, his breath tickling her ear. “You’re out of control.”

“I am not.”

“A little bit, yeah, you are.”

With a big, put-upon sigh, she stopped fighting him. Sass or no sass, he was right. “I just want them to listen.”

“They do. You’re a good coach, Addie.”

He let her go. She missed his strength as soon as he moved away. Realizing they had an audience; she nonchalantly tossed her ponytail over her shoulder as if wrangling with Nolan was a common occurrence.

His grin grew. “And just so you know, I kinda like you a little bit out of control.”

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Tara Randel is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. Family values, a bit of mystery and of course, love and romance are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Tara lives on the West Coast of Florida, where gorgeous sunsets and beautiful weather inspire the creation of heartwarming stories. Tara has received the Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.

Connect with Tara by visiting tararandel.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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(1) winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card!

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Book Spotlight: Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl by Cari Lynn Webb

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl by Cari Lynn Webb, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Falling for the Rodeo Cowgirl 
Series: Three Springs Texas Series #2 
Author: Cari Lynn Webb 
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming 
Release Date: January 27, 2026 
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance

Honoring a family vow…  

He never expected love 

When veterinarian Hank Hopson returns to Three Springs, Texas, with his five-year-old son, he’s determined to honor his wife’s last wish to heal family wounds. Taking a job at the local animal hospital, he’s paired with Gwen Bayer, the spitfire cowgirl working as his vet tech. She plans to get back on the rodeo circuit once her horse’s injury heals, and he’s headed for the city. But as their friendship deepens, it becomes impossible to deny their growing connection. How will they decide between the lives they’ve worked for—and the love that could change everything? 

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR  

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

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Gwen climbed over the center console and sat in the passenger seat.

“That was rather efficient.” He chuckled, then adjusted the driver’s seat for his tall frame and got in. With the side mirrors positioned to his liking, he set the truck in reverse and then glanced at Gwen and said, “Feel free to time me.” His drawl was low, rich, and a beat shy of devil-may-care.

Just like that, another unfortunate truth landed like a bug against the windshield. Gwen liked her cowboy neighbor up close even better. But no cowboy, steely-eyed or otherwise, made her pulse hopscotch out of bounds. At least not in years. And not until now. Clearly her return home had her more out of sorts than she realized. Gwen frowned.

“There a problem?” he asked.

“Just realized we should have placed a wager,” she mused. “I could use an easy win.”

“It’s not too late.” One corner of his mouth lifted and hinted that there was much more beneath his brooding exterior.

And now she was intrigued. Bad thing that. Gwen had one priority—healing her injured horse and getting back to competing on the rodeo circuit, not making connections new or old. She eyed him. “What are you willing to lose?”

His laughter was instant and sharp. “I can’t recall the last time I lost a bet.”

Gwen couldn’t recall the last time a cowboy caught her interest so thoroughly. She hummed before responding. “Sounds like you are afraid you’re going to lose.”

“Coffee,” he said. At her raised eyebrow, he added, “The loser gets the winner coffee in the morning.”

Another run-in with her neighbor. Her pulse did that uncharacteristic hopscotch thing all over again. “Deal,” she said and pulled out her phone, opened her stopwatch app and counted him down.

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About the Author

Cari Lynn Webb lives in Florida with her husband. She's been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent's 70 year marriage and her parent's marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn't always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers.

Connect with Cari by visiting carilynnwebb.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card and 2 books from the author's backlist!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 28, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 4, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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