Preview of Texas-connected books publishing in December, 2023<\/p>\n

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The December Texas Books Preview holds the key to your holiday bookish adventures. Escape into worlds filled with mysteries, mythical creatures, and memoirs. Expand your mind with quality nonfiction or rousing romance. Enjoy a new gem with the little ones in your life. Whatever your plans, Lone Star Lit has the book to help you find calm within the chaos. <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Chalk Dust: Reflections From a Teacher’s First Year<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Curby Alexander<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is the story of Curby traveling halfway across the country with nothing more than a diploma to begin his career as a teacher. From the moment he crossed the threshold into his empty classroom, through the process of learning to cope with feelings of isolation and incompetence, to the small victories of hope and laughter that kept him going, his story is an invitation into the heart and mind of a first-year teacher. These experiences were more than events; they became the connective tissue that gave his career form and meaning, and his memories are like chalk dust at the end of a long day of teaching, subtle reminders of purposeful hard work, the value of lifelong learning, and the power of human connection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Christmas at Seagull Caf\u00e9, A Novelette<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Tiffany Sunday<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Standing outside the Seagull Cafe, Nicole recalls moving halfway across the country to Woods Hole, Massachusetts, to start her life over. She can’t believe that she is the owner of the cafe, which consumes all of her time. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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When Theo, a scientist from one of the marine labs, asks her out, Nicole is surprised. Unbelievably, Nicole finds herself falling for him. Their relationship triggers painful memories of her past and childhood. Nicole becomes immobilized by fear, which impacts the caf\u00e9 and her relationship with Theo, causing concern among her friends. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Two weeks before Christmas, a mysterious woman visits the caf\u00e9, forcing Nicole to confront her past or risk losing the caf\u00e9 and herself. Will Nicole overcome her fear and rediscover the joys of Christmas?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Experiences Inc.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Ruthie Robinson<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Racy Hightower, wedding and event planner, believes in love. Rio, her new business partner does not. Can they, will they, change each other’s mind?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fairy Tales, Fruitcake, Murder<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Leanne Leeds<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s Christmas in Tablerock, Texas! The cat-rescuing mother-daughter duo of Ellie and Evie Rockwell just wants to find some cats their forever homes for the holidays. Instead, they find themselves solving a real-life Christmas mystery straight out of a storybook.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Magic Lessons for Margo: A Follow-Up to the Adventures of Miss Vulpe<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Maria Elena Sandovici<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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To survive her childhood, Margo takes refuge in science, order, and comforting rituals. She grows up to be shy, anxious, and in denial about her true identity. Reuniting with her estranged sister changes everything. At sixteen, Ana is rather worldly. She also has a dark secret, something connected to the men\u2019s Rolex watch hidden in her bedside drawer. To learn Ana\u2019s secret, Margo abandons her comfort zone and agrees to go on an epic road trip from New Orleans to Galveston in search of ghosts, culinary adventures, and ultimately healing. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Magic Lessons for Margo<\/em> can be read on its own, or in conjunction with The Adventures of Miss Vulpe<\/em>, a mystery novel written from the perspective of Margo\u2019s sister, Ana. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Old Lady and the Kid<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sonja Klein<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sonja Klein offers her saucy wit and wisdom through her personal way of telling stories about life, love, family, aging, and loss.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Oxygen Farmer<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Colin Holmes<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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After 35 years of living on the Moon, cranky old oxygen farmer Millennium Harrison has stumbled onto a hidden facility in the shadows of the Slayton Ridge Exclusion Zone with a radiation leak and a deadly secret. Mil’s discovery leads to the death of a young astronaut, sabotage, murder, and cover-ups that may go all the way to the Chief Administrator of the space agency. Unfortunately, she happens to be Mil’s estranged daughter, busy trying to secure her own legacy\u2014the first international mission to Mars.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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With time ticking down to a limited launch window, enemies, friends, and even family may do anything to ensure the truth doesn’t come out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Songs of Seven Days<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

James R. Dennis<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Songs of Seven Days<\/em> is a reflection on the creation story of Genesis\u2014from the separation of light and darkness to the divine time of rest and Shabbat. While often expressed in traditional poetic forms, the book unfolds as a sort of rabbinic midrash, or commentary, on each of the seven days of creation set out in the biblical narrative. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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With a generous dose of humor, Songs of Seven Days<\/em> takes us on a voyage of discovery, examining creation as we discover it in the fields of astronomy, archeology, architecture, biology, geography, history, physics, psychology, and spirituality. This book invites us to examine our world anew, in a light that Abraham Joshua Heschel called \u201cradical amazement.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Texas Summers Are Murder<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Jinx Schwartz<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Blue Bonet, a renowned Texas watercolorist, looks forward to a peaceful summer of painting at her lakeside Hill Country home. Unfortunately, although her hometown Magnolia Bluff is small, it has an odd history of multiple murders, and this summer is no different.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A woman is murdered, a local drunk is suspected, and Blue and her lawyer friend must solve the case and prove poor old Fergus is innocent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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After all, their own lives may depend on it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Texas Winds<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Dana Wayne<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jake Holloway learned of his wife\u2019s infidelity as she lay in a coma, carrying a child that may not be his.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Four years later, his heart remains closed. Lexie Morgan\u2019s dream of happily-ever-after ended the day she stood alone at the altar. The need to put distance between her and the pain places her in the middle of Jake Holloway\u2019s life. Neither is prepared for the intense attraction.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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When Lexie meets his four-year-old daughter, Katie, the timid child with downcast eyes steals her heart.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Forced to rely on Jake\u2019s assistance, it\u2019s impossible for Lexie to ignore the escalating pull. But the past never dies, and resurrected hurts threaten their fragile bond.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Can shifting Texas winds hold them together or reduce their love to dust?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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180 Healing Prayers for the World<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Janice Thompson<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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180 inspiring prayers will guide the girls in your life to pray for their families, their neighborhoods, their schools, their cities, their country, and beyond. With each turn of the page, girls will pray for positive, healing change in the world as they encounter the many ways they can make an impact through their conversations with God. Featured “Be the Change” sections after every prayer will encourage girls to “act” as they listen for God’s voice and direction for their lives. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Aging Comes Without a Manual<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Scott Eubanks<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The aging process is a sneaky son-of-a-gun. It begins by lurking around the edges of one\u2019s life and occasionally darting into your person to take a bite out of your well-being. It then zips back into the shadows and waits for the next opportunity to reappear and take another bite out of your youth, your appearance, your confidence, and\/or your already fragile self-concept. You\u2019d like to grab it and strangle it, but it\u2019s always out of sight and out of reach. Each bite it takes out of one\u2019s existence leaves the victim a little less capable of ignoring the damage done by the attacks and a little less able to ignore their cumulative effects. Fighting against aging is a losing battle, but we do have a good shot at enjoying the many good parts of it. Aging Comes Without a Manual<\/em> is a humorous look at aging and the notion that \u201cseventy is the new fifty.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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A Change in Destiny: Dark Choices<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Janet K. Shawgo<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Charlie Edwards’ once-perfect life is shattered when she discovers her husband’s infidelity and his plans to kill her for an inheritance. Feeling helpless and in danger, Charlie turns to her mirror-image twin, Dani. They use their specialized skill sets to assure his plan does not succeed. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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FBI agent Brian Dees is assigned to investigate Charlie’s husband for bank fraud. When the possibility of his ex-fianc\u00e9s’ involvement arises in the case, will his feelings override his duty? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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In this gripping tale of deception and danger, the twins will use an outhouse, a pig farm, and some very sharp knives to outmaneuver Jonathan and stay one step ahead of the FBI’s investigation. Will they have what it takes to make the dark choices to change their destiny?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Christmas Angel<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

PG Forte<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Being fully transparent is good for a relationship, right? Well, maybe not when it\u2019s literal. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Christmas Angel<\/em> is a second-chance, holiday romance with a celestial twist. Probationary angel Jake Hennessy has been sent back to earth to mend fences with his ex. Or has he? Certainly Tony doesn\u2019t seem to think that’s the case. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tony DiCecco might have ninety-nine problems\u2014and then some\u2014between dealing with his meddlesome family AND running the family business (a Christmas tree farm in rural Texas), but he’s pretty sure that playing catch-up with his ex-husband isn\u2019t supposed to be one of them. And what would be the point? What kind of future could they have when one of them is alive and the other…isn’t?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Heartwood Mountain (A Wilder Good Adventure)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

S. J. Dahlstrom<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The adventure continues with the newest book in the award-winning Wilder Good series. When thirteen-year-old Wilder and his friends Sunny and Corndog go down to the river for a horse ride, something panics Corndog into running away. Wilder and Sunny reluctantly return home without him, and the next day a strange man comes to Wilder\u2019s house looking for Corndog. He seems to know an awful lot about the small, red-haired, foster kid’s past. So Wilder, Sunny, and another friend, Big, set out to find Corndog before someone else does. If they succeed, can the group of friends convince Corndog to trust the world enough to rejoin it? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The High House, <\/span><\/strong><\/span>25th Anniversary Edition<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

James Stoddard<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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T<\/span><\/span>he Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe. The lamps must be lit or stars die. The clocks must be wound or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved or Existence crumbles. When Carter Anderson finds himself Steward of Evenmere, he must learn the strange rules of the house; he must travel its winding corridors and secret passages to the myriad countries within its walls. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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He has little time to act; the anarchists have stolen the Master Keys and are seizing control of the house, the Black River is rising, and the Eternity Clock is running down. What Carter does will determine the fate of Reality. But his enemies are strong, and the Room of Horrors is never far from him. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Discover the enchanting world of Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime<\/em> \u2013 a rhyming children\u2019s book that follows the heartwarming bond between two furry friends, Mastiff Porter and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Midge, and their devoted companions, CJ and Lora. On a sunny day, CJ\u2019s thoughtful idea sets the stage for a joyful exploration of new ways to make Porter and Midge\u2019s days even brighter. Through rhythmic verses, follow their journey as they uncover imaginative games, sensory adventures, and thrilling dog sports, all while strengthening their unbreakable connection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Reaper of Chaos<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

C.D. Britt<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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She loves death. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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He is Death. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thanatos took a fifty-year vacation from his duties as Death, psychopomp of the Underworld. Returning to Halcyon, he meets Lira, a professor of Thanatology with the ability to see souls . . .and him. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Intrigued, he finds himself obsessed with learning about the woman who studies, and sees, death. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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As he finds himself growing closer to the woman who has fascinated him for the first time in centuries, a devastating problem arises in both the mortal world and the Underworld. People are no longer dying. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Thanatos and Lira now have a choice to make: each other or death itself.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sacred Mercy<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Evangaline Pierce<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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When the skyrocketing crime hits close to home, Alle suspects demons are to blame. Upon further investigation, she discovers cracks in the barrier that threaten to bring it all down. Without the barrier, the demons will take over the natural world. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Despite the rise of robberies and injuries, angels haven\u2019t returned, but her personal demon, Narcisse, makes daily visits with offers she can\u2019t refuse. Can she repair what is broken before it\u2019s too late? Or will she have to make a deal with the devil?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Timeless Vision: Understanding God’s Creation through the Lens of Science<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Jim Johnson<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Timeless Vision: Understanding God’s Creation through the Lens of Science<\/em> walks readers on the line that bridges science and faith. From examining the first seven biblical days alongside the natural progression of the earth’s creation to analyzing humanity’s interaction with scientific studies over the years, the extremism that permeates our society today is all for naught. Johnson’s reflection and research, filled with facts and faith, makes the relationship between the two clear: God instilled us with a capacity for science and faith as tools for humanity to discover Him more fully and completely than with only one.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There are so many Texas-connected books publishing this month that we couldn\u2019t feature all of them. The following books also publish in December:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Gryphon Rider Academy: Year 4: Wild Flight<\/em> by Elise Hennessey<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Paws in the Park<\/em> by GraceAnn Skidmore<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

She Persisted: Opal Lee <\/em>by Shelia P. Moses & Chelsea Clinton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Wake<\/em> (The Thirteen Origins) by Jasminne Mendez & Lupe Mendez<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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NONFICTION <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Black Feminist Constellations<\/em> edited by Christen A. Smith and Lorraine Leu<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Color Me Texas<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Cowboy Ike Rude<\/em> by Sammie Rude Compton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Dinner Tonight<\/em> by Alex Snodgrass<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Minor Prophets for Living<\/em> by Mark Lanier<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Miracle Morning<\/em> by Hal Elrod<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Other Side of Nowhere<\/em> by Ron Morey<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Tommy Bowman: Answering the Call<\/em> by Chad S. Conine<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Unburied Lives<\/em> by Laurie A. Wilkie<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy<\/em> by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Zero at the Bone<\/em> by Christian Wiman<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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MYSTERY \/ THRILLER<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Beneath the Surface<\/em> by Melanie Snitker<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Case of the Concho River Convict<\/em> by Kailin Gow & Rachel Angel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Case of the Fort Concho Ghost<\/em> by Kailin Gow & Rachel Angel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Death in a Harsh Land<\/em> by Shannon Work<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

God Rest Ye Murdered Gentleman<\/em> by Melissa Bourbon<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hometown Murder<\/em> by Brittany E. Brinegar<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Last Dance<\/em> by AJ Llewellyn & DJ Manly<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Last Patient of the Night<\/em> by Gary Gerlacher<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Not This Way<\/em> by Blake Pierce<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Shadow of Doubt<\/em> by Brittany E. Brinegar<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Shrouded Past<\/em> by Mary Alford<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Terror Crossing<\/em> by James Peyton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Tonkawa Falls Affair<\/em> <\/strong><\/a>by G. Reading Powell<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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ROMANCE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

All I Want for Christmas<\/em> by Sylvia McDaniel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Capturing His Attention<\/em> by Jenna Brandt<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Care of a Cowboy<\/em> by Elsie Davis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cloudy with a Chance of Sizzle<\/em> by Olivia Sands<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Colton’s Yuletide Manhunt<\/em> by Kacy Cross<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Come Home to the Lawmen<\/em> by Lacey Davis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cowboy Grumpy Boss for Christmas<\/em> by Jo Grafford<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cowboy Rides Alone<\/em> by Tamie Dearen<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Crush<\/em> by Kelly Fox<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Dirty Boy<\/em> by Sapphire Knight<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Dragon’s Treasure<\/em> by Liberty Parker<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Eggnog, Spice and Everything Nice<\/em> by Carolina Jax<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Falling for Your Brother’s Best Friend<\/em> by Emma St. Clair<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Fearghas<\/em> by Kirsten Osbourne<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Heart Like a Cowboy<\/em> by Delores Fossen<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hill Country Home<\/em> by Kit Hawthorne<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Honey Ever After<\/em> by Sasha Summers<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jingles’ Belle<\/em> by Darlene Tallman<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Just a One Night Stand<\/em> by Michelle Donn<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Just One Chance<\/em> by Chris Keniston<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kiss Me, February<\/em> by Bokerah Brumley<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Knotted Ring<\/em> by Myra Hargrave McIlvain<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Looking for a Cowboy<\/em> by Tami Dearen<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mail Order Millionaire<\/em> by Kirsten Osbourne<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mail Order Noelle<\/em> by Charlotte Dearing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Malone’s Pride<\/em> by Laylah Roberts<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Merry Little Christmas<\/em> by Kathryn Kayleigh<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Minted<\/em> by B.E. Baker<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Moon and the Stars at Christmas<\/em> by Kathryn Kayleigh<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

My Rowdy Texan<\/em> by Dakota Lacoy<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

My Spirited Texan <\/em>by Dakota Lacoy<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

No Mistletoe Kiss for a Cowboy<\/em> by Alexa Verde<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On the Way Home to Christmas<\/em> by Kathryn Kayleigh<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On the Way to Us<\/em> by Carolyn Brown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Paternity Payback<\/em> by Sophia Singh Sasson<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Perfectly Mismatched<\/em> by Kathryn Kayleigh<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ranger’s Dilemma<\/em> by Sofia Aves<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Redemption in Amish Country<\/em> by Cathy Liggett & Pamela Desmond Wright<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Santa’s Baby<\/em> by Sylvia McDaniel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Secret of Shutter Lake<\/em> by Amanda Stevens<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sipping Seduction<\/em> by Dylann Crush<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Snowbound Hearts<\/em> by Kathleen Ball<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Sweet Paradise Holiday Reunion<\/em> by Hope August<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Temporary Texas Arrangement<\/em> by Cathy Gillen Thacker<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Texan’s Secrets<\/em> by Barbara Dunlop<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An Uptown Girl’s Cowboy<\/em> by Sasha Summers<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Whispers in the Moonlight<\/em> by Kirsten Osbourne<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Whispers in the Wind<\/em> by Kirsten Osbourne<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Whispers of Shadows<\/em> by Kirsten Osbourne<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

White Christmas <\/em>by Sylvia McDaniel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Winter Prince<\/em> by Constance Lopez<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Your Heart & Mine<\/em> by Dallas Ryan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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OTHER FICTION<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Brothers in Service <\/em>by Lindy Bell<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Burial Grounds<\/em> by Mark A. Daniel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Driving the Tide<\/em> by Lee Jackson<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Fire on Fire<\/em> by Kyrstie Nickles<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Gatling 8: Texas Renegade<\/em> by Jack Slade<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ghost Coach<\/em> by Robert Vaughn<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Protector of the Snow<\/em> by Jonathan E. Smith<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Riding with the Pack<\/em> anthology<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Strike of the Sailfish<\/em> by Stephen L. Moore<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Timber: U.S. Marshal: Outlaw Showdown In The Lone Star<\/em> by Robert Hanlon<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Without The Star<\/em> by Donald L. Robertson<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Worst Rescuers in the Republic<\/em> by Skyler Ramirez<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos<\/em> by Kelly Irvin<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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