Posted on July 30, 2012 - by Lorna Seilstad
Southern Fried Good Reads
Shannon was having difficulty posting, so she e-mailed me her post. Pour yourself a big ol’ glass of sweet tea and take a look at Shannon’s Southern Fried Good Reads. –Lorna
I’ve discovered two authors in the last few years that I really enjoy. Great news, they both have new releases this fall.
I’ve read almost all of Denise Hunter’s books and loved all of them. Can’t wait to read this one.
The Trouble with Cowboy’s – Denise Hunter – Oct 1, 2012
Annie refuses to fall for a sweet-talking cowboy. But when her boss throws her a curveball, there’s only one person who can help.
Annie Stevens is the premier horse trainer in Moose Creek, Montana, and writes a horse advice column to help put her little sister through college and to support her young nephew. Money’s tight, so when the vexing Dylan Dawson needs assistance with a blinded horse, it’s not easy to turn down the extra cash. But turn it down she must, for her own sanity.
Then Annie’s editor tells her she must change her column to a lovelorn column. Annie-who’s never been in love-knows she needs help fast. And no one is more qualified for the job, unfortunately, than the smooth-talking, lady-charming Dylan Dawson.
Tension builds as they work together on both projects. As Annie’s life begins falling apart around her, she realizes she needs to let God have control, and she fights to put aside her prejudice toward cowboys-no easy task with Dylan’s unwavering attention. The last thing she needs is to fall for a man who would only break her heart. And she knows he will because that is the trouble with cowboys.
The other book I’m looking forward to this fall is by Jennifer Rogers Spinola. I’ve read Southern Fried Sushi and Like Sweet Potato Pie. These books take Shiloh Jacob through a journey. She starts out as a spoiled, all about me non-believer and ends up transformed. Her transformation is heart-warming, comical, and adventurous. Sounds like the final book in the series has an element of suspense.
Til Grits Do Us Part
by Jennifer Rogers Spinola – Nov. 1, 2012
Shiloh Jacobs is planning her wedding without family, without money, and without a clue—and trying to make a go of small-town Southern life. Until she stumbles on an unsolved case about a missing woman that makes her run in the opposite direction—right into the would-be killer’s web of plans.
In the midst of sorting through her tragic past and strained relationships, Shiloh finds herself on the run from a madman—and hoping she can make it to her wedding alive.
Have you read any books by either author? If not, I challenge you to give them a try.
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White Pearls by Shannon Taylor Vannatter
Shell doesn't have a good reputation...But no matter what everyone in Rose Bud, Arkansas, thinks of her, she's back in town with a job to do. She'll stick it out and make the best of things. But why does Ryler have to be the landscaper on this project? She was just getting her heart under control. Ryler has his own reasons for being in Rose Bud, and they don't include Shell. Spying on his birth family was going to be hard enough. He doesn't have time to worry about a woman who dumped him...even if his heart says otherwise. McKenzie’s Branson Brainteaser by Shari Barr
McKenzie and Sydney meet in Branson, Missouri, where McKenzie has been recruited to help at the Dixie Stampede. While the girls take in the sights and sounds of Silver Dollar City, they become involved in a search to find a teen girl’s long lost uncle–who is rumored to have settled near the Branson area. With no clue other than a whittled necklace with an “SS” on the back, how will they ever reunite Shara with her uncle? The Camp Club girls are on the case, and they’re not about to give up until they close the gap and reconnect Shara’s family.
The Prodigal Daughter by Linda Fulkerson
Ruled by despair, remorse, and anger, the author’s life had become a classic rendition of the cliché “What’s a nice girl like you doing in a place like this?” Desperate. Overwhelmed. Isolated. Trapped. She hit bottom.
On the elevator of life, those descending will all exit on different levels–some much lower than others. You don’t have to go all the way to the bottom. Stop now and push the “up” button. This book will show you how!
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July 31, 2012
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Kav said:
Shannon — you introduced me to Denise Hunter, I believe, and I LOVE her books. Really excited about this one coming up in the Fall. And I don’t think I’ll be able to resist ‘Til Grits Do Us Part…snappy title.
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Kav said:
Oh — and I have to chuckle at how another cowboy title appears in our fall preview line up. What is it about those cowboys?!
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Brenda Anderson said:
Great recommendations, Shannon. I’ve read both of the series & highly recommend them for romance readers.
Kav – I noticed the cowboy right away too.
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Stacy said:
Boy, I just keep adding books to my to-read list. Thanks for suggesting these two, Shannon. I haven’t read either of those authors so I’m excited to try them. They both sound like fun reads!
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Shannon Taylor Vannatter said:
I’m on line for the moment. I’m in Texas. Did a couple of signings in the Fort Worth area for my rodeo series and now visiting with family. I’ll try to pop in again later. Brenda, is there anything you haven’t read?
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Lorna said:
Shannon never reads my post until after she posts her own so she has no idea that I posted about cowboys yesterday, too. Great minds think alike–or are at least attracted to cowboys on covers.
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Marianne said:
Oh come on, it’s that cowboy hat that makes a guy so attractive! And it’s rodeo time, so no wonder minds wander to those hats! Anyways, i want to read both of these novels. Thanks for recommending them, Shannon
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August 2, 2012
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Regina Merrick said:
Love cowboys, and LOVE Denise Hunter! I found her “Nantucket” books and devoured all of them in a row – now I’ve got to get started on her cowboy books!
Yes, I’m working my way backward through this week . . .
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Jennifer Rogers Spinola said:
Hey, I’m so excited to see that you’re looking forward to my book! I hope you enjoy it! And that bowl of grits at the top with something delightfully fried looks absolutely wonderful right now. Thanks again!