Serious Wednesday: A Taste of Readers' Thoughts About Hunter's Rose

Hunter's Rose, Book Two of the Troubles in the West series.  my newest published book, according to readers, is a delightful read. Here are some of their thoughts:

* WOW, this book was captivating from the very first chapter.

*  I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys Christian Suspense Romance books. FANTASTIC BOOK!

* Wonderful read and I hope you take the time to read both books.

* Any time I pick up a book by Carole Brown, I know I will enjoy it, and this book lived up to my expectations. The suspense and danger in this book kept me reading. I found the characters captivating and the storyline powerful. Love and friendship highlight the pages of this book. I also appreciated how the story took some twists and turns. So if you enjoy Christian suspense novels, check out this book for yourself.

* You won’t want to put down this incredible story, filled with intrigue, kidnapping and more.

* If you like plenty of action within a parallel newlywed western, then Carole Brown’s storytelling of “Hunter’s Rose” is about as perfect as can be obtained.

(Book one is Caleb's Destiny)

If you'd like to order YOUR copy of either or both books,, go here:  https://amzn.to/3erjREA

Let me know what you think.

Serious Wednesday: The Birth of Fictional Characters

 

The Birth of Fictional Characters by Carole Brown

One of my favorite things when writing a new book, is to create the characters. When I wrote the first book in this series, there were quite a few comments about Hunter and Maria, the cook. Readers wanted to read a book about Hunter—Hunter's personal story. It was a nice affirmation because I'd already decided that the second book would be about Hunter, his love life and the trouble that created the tension in the book.

Hunter Carson is a fun character. With his father murdered while Hunter was just a child, he very well could have been abandoned to fate. Only another young person's intervention saved Hunter. He grew up to be a man that was both strong and trustworthy. He's a bit quick-on-the-trigger (as the saying goes) but he's also smart, loyal, not a bit stuck on himself, and overwhelmed that a beautiful Mexican girl like Rosita DeSantis could fall in love with him. He has the determination to protect her and the ability to give her pretty much anything she wants—without seeming pompous.

Rosita came from a rich, loving family who adored her, and as an only child was entitled to the family inheritance. Having to abandon that life, she was determined to pursue a different life style even when enduring hardship and fear. Nevertheless, she is a sweet, friendly and a loyal friend to those around her. She knows her own mind, yet is not pushy or obnoxious in her efforts, whether it be love or in scorning the man who insists he wants her back. Rosita is both smart and a real lady.

Carlos De Leon, the villain, on the other hand, is one of those persons who has everything: money, prestige, excellent features and education. Yet he lacks the character to realize that it's not always possible to have everything you desire. Determined to have what he wants and when, he is not afraid to sacrifice the people who he deems is hindering his quest.

And then, there are the secondary characters: those who support and somehow create interest, not only in themselves but in keeping a reader's interest in how and when the main characters will respond to them.

Could it be the downright good-looking Jackson who is quiet and withdrawn has a story? His support of Hunter, the tell-tell signs of his education, and the absence of any real knowledge of his past encourage the reader to imagine who he really is.

Then there's Gabrielle Autumn Mayfair, a quiet, rather shy girl who is more of a follower than a leader—until it comes to a man who catches her attention. Her friends worry that she may get hurt, but Gabrielle is more persistent than either of her best friends realize. This blondish-redhead has an endurance that may prove favorable—or it might end in a tragic heartache.

Sully, Old Peete, Nicolas, Susie and Maria—characters that flavor the reading and add some laughter, tension and mixed feelings about their possible hindrance or helpfulness.

Characters—one of the best and most fun parts of a book. I hope you readers will get to know the characters in Hunter's Rose and love (or hate) them as much as I did when creating the story.

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Rambling Friday:

MY THOUGHTS ON WRITING 

HUNTER'S ROSE

When I first began writing this book,

I was excited and thought I knew 

where I wanted to go with it.

The more I wrote, the less confident I was.

I 

But as I moved further into the story

I felt like I was not creating it as it should be.

I thought I was failing, repeating, overstating.

BUT...

I kept writing.

Kept my writing schedule most days.

And when I finally finished the book,

reread it as I edited

(and edited, and edited more)

I realized I loved the book,

loved Hunter and Rosita's relationship.

It was a nice feeling to know that my fretfulness over

the story not being as thorough or as good as I wanted,

was, actually, wrong. It was quite well done.

I give God all the glory for his help.

As much as I enjoy creating stories,

I know without his constant help and inspiration,

I would have quit a long time ago. 

If you love westerns, historicals, romance and a bit of suspense,

then you should check out this one. 

I think you'll enjoy it! 

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Serious Wednesday: Hunter's Rose is Coming! Win it!

 In case you don't remember...

I mentioned in a recent earlier post,

a bit about Hunter's Rose.

To clarify,

Hunter's Rose is the second book in the

Troubles in the Wes series.

(The first book is Caleb's Destiny).

Preorder for this book will be available beginning in July!!

Don't miss out on this opportunity

to read Hunter's Rose at a discounted price!

Answer this question for an opportunity

to win a free Kindle copy!

Question:

Rosita's past engagement with Carlos De Leon

went sour before she fled Mexico.

Now married to Hunter Carson,

she's still being followed by Carlos. 

Does he still love her?

Or is there something more sinister

he wants from her?

Hunter's Rose!

Serious Wednesday: Hunter's Rose: A Hint about the Book

 Troubles in the West Book 2

Blurb:  

It's the late 1800s and Hunter Carson has married the woman of his dreams and settled on the land he bought in a home that most people couldn't afford. His wife—the beautiful and exotic Mexican Rosita DeSantis, is totally in love with him—but something is wrong. Just days after their marriage, why is she crying and touchy? Has she fallen out of love with him already? Or is there something far more serious going on with her?

Rosita's past is haunting her—both physically and emotionally. She adores her new husband, and she'll do anything to keep him from knowing what happened in Mexico before she fled the country. And not because she doesn't trust him, but she's worried for his life. After all, the Mexican Lord—Carlos De Leon—has a plan and will do anything to accomplish it, and Rosita will do anything to keep him from succeeding.

Carlos De Leon cares nothing for God or any man. 

His only desire is to obtain what he wants and when.

Hunter Carson has never known God or even much about him. But his tender heart can be touched. Will he learn and accept the teaching?

Rosita De Santis Carson, an only child, had a loving family who came to accept God into their lives through the ministry of a missionary. Can she hold onto her beliefs through the trials and tests she'll face when Carlos De Leon insists on forcing her to marry him?  

COMING SOON!

Serious Wednesday: Remember...Caleb's Destiny?

 Have you read Caleb's Destiny?

It released last year and was the first book in 

The Troubles of the West series.

Blurb?

Mr. Michael, Destiny Rose McCulloch, and Hunter have a mysterious history. Why were three fathers, all business partners, murdered under suspicious circumstances while on their quest to find gold? 

Hunter, who is Mr. Michael's ranch manager, is determined to find the answers and protect the precocious young lady who he suspects holds a key answer to his questions. 

Mr. Michael wants only to be left alone to attend to his property, but what can he do when Destiny refuses to leave and captures the heart of every one of his employees? 

Destiny almost forgets her quest when she falls in love with Mr. Michael's ranch and all the people there. And then Mr. Michael is much too alluring to ignore. The preacher man back east where she took her schooling tried to claim her heart, but the longer she stays the less she can remember him. She only came west to find a little boy she knew years ago. A little boy all grown up by now...unless, of course, he's dead.

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Now I'm working on 

Hunter's Rose,

Book Two

which is scheduled for release

Spring, 2022

Here's a short blurb:

Rosita, the rose of his life.

Beautiful, and terrified.

But of what? 

Any guesses what the story will be about? 

Stay in touch.

A longer blurb,

a cover reveal

and more will be revealed...

in the next few months! 

Serious Wednesday: BOOK News...

 Seriously! 

I'm working on Book Two

of the

Troubles in the West series

called:

Hunter's Rose.

It's coming along nicely and

should be completed soon.

Then comes edits

more edits...

and did I mention MORE 

edits?

Then finally, my editor will get the

manuscript and final edits.

Book cover is going through the final stages.

Memes are being developed.

Plans are being made for promotions.

Then will come publishing.

Hurrah! 

Happy Book Day!