Her Abundant Joy by Lyn Cote

Susan Books

German emigre Mariel Wolffe dreams of starting a new life in 1846 Texas. But as she travels west on a wagon train, her wealthy employers beat her. Texas Ranger Carson Quinn wants to help her. Will they be able to overcome her painful past and a battle with Santa Anna’s troops to forge a future together?

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End Game by Roxanne Rustand

Susan Books

"I'll be seeing you again…."

The attacker's words still ring in Deputy Megan Peters's ears. Her attempt to trap the serial rapist terrorizing Lost Falls failed, but she has succeeded in becoming the target of his attention. Undaunted, Megan moves forward in her investigation, and Scott Anders, the only newcomer in town,

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Steadfast Soldier by Cheryl Wyatt

Susan Books

Rescuing people is his job…

But the one person pararescue jumper Chance Garrison can't seem to help is his own ailing father, who refuses his much-needed rehabilitation in the inpatient rehab Arizona. That is, until Chance hires unconventional occupational therapist Chloe Callet. To his surprise, Chloe and her sweet black Lab,

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Shades of Morning by Marlo Schalesky

Susan Books

Slips of paper, notes of regret. And a boy who sees through it all.
Marnie has her life just where she wants it. At least that’s what she tells herself – her past is hidden, her regrets locked tightly in a box on her shelf, and her bookstore and coffeeshop business is booming.

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Do you feel safe at home?

Susan Uncategorized

So, a few years ago, every time I visited the doctor, she asked, “Do you feel safe at home?”

Now, being a person who feels very safe at home, and a bit of a cynic, I have to admit some rather sarcastic replies entered my head.

Not when my husband takes off his socks.

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Almost Forever by Deborah Raney

Susan Books

A Hanover Falls Novel
from Howard/Simon & Schuster

Unearthing a lost memory may cause her to lose everything she holds dear. but could it also set her free?
Volunteer Bryn Hennesey was there at the Grove Street Homeless Shelter the night five heroic firefighters died at the scene. Among them was her husband,

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I have a complaint.

Susan Good Stuff, Just for Fun

See, I’ve been traveling this past month – quite a lot (hello Louisiana, and Oklahoma and Portland!)  And I was thrilled when I was able to work in a quick trip down to Minneapolis to see my newborn niece, Ellie Lund.  She’s adorable! 

However….

Well, I’m not sure what’s going on here but….

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Calculated Revenge by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

Susan Books

ABOUT THE BOOK:
It’s been eighteen years since Laney Thompson’s sister was abducted and killed, but the pain Laney feels

has never faded. And now the murderer is back, taunting Laney with mementos of her sister and threatening Laney’s young daughter. School principal Noah Ryder is her best hope for protecting her daughter—if she can convince the former investigator to take the case.

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The Bean.

Susan Good Stuff, Just for Fun, Travel

My daughter is a junior in high school, so we’ve begun the college search.  Although I’ve been on the road for a few weeks, to such places as Sioux Falls, SD, Fargo, ND, Fosston, MN, and even Monroe, Louisiana – I squeezed in a quick trip to Chicago to visit North Park University.  

We went there because my daughter loves schools with columns. 

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Back in the Day!

Susan Books, Good Stuff, Just for Fun

Pops had big hands.(Picture is of Pops, and my mother in front, and her youngest brother,
John behind her. ) Wide and strong and they would sweep me up and hold me over his head. His silver gray hair was always Bryl-creamed back. He had eyes that twinkled when his granddaughter walked into the room.

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