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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

HEARTS AND SPURS RELEASE PARTY by CHERYL PIERSON




We are just as thrilled as we can be, here at PRAIRIE ROSE PUBLICATIONS! Our latest anthology, HEARTS AND SPURS, was just released on Monday--a couple of days ahead of schedule! Unheard of, but we take it as a good sign that it's ready to "get out in the world" and be read by everyone who loves a good cowboy story. There's lots of romance, lots of twists and turns, and all the ingredients for nine wonderful stories that will melt your heart.

We've included the blurbs for each story below, just to give you a taste of what's headed your way! And in honor of our newest release, we want to offer some digital book giveaways today! All you have to do is leave a comment, along with your CONTACT INFORMATION in case your name is drawn. Drawing will be sometime after 8:00 p.m. central time, so swing by and let us know you've been here.

HEARTS AND SPURS is also available in PRINT.
Buy Link at Amazon on Kindle: http://amzn.com/B00HU5SCYE

Here's a sneak peek at the wonderful love stories in HEARTS AND SPURS!


Story Blurbs:



“The Widow's Heart” by Linda Broday


Skye O’Rourke thinks her imagination is playing tricks on her when she sees a man emerge from the shimmering desert heat. No one would willingly take a stroll under the scorching sun with a saddle slung on his back. She’s shocked to discover it’s Cade Coltrain, a man she once gave her heart to only to have him give it back.

Can she trust him not to abandon her this time? Yet, trusting each other is the only way they can survive. And love might just save them if they believe…



“Guarding Her Heart” by Livia J. Washburn


Julia Courtland was on her way west to marry a man she had never met. Henry Everett, the marshal of Flat Rock, Texas, was the grandson of her uncle's best friend. It seemed like a good match for both of them, and the wedding was scheduled to take place on Valentine's Day.

Grant Stafford thought the young woman who got on the stagecoach at Buffalo Springs was the prettiest thing he had seen in a long time. She wasn't too friendly, mind you, but she was sure easy on the eyes. Not that Grant had time to worry much about such things. He was the shotgun guard on this run, but more than that, he was an undercover Texas Ranger on the trail of the vicious outlaw gang responsible for a string of stagecoach robberies.

Fate threw Julia Courtland and Grant Stafford together on a cold February day in West Texas, but it also threw deadly obstacles in their path. A runaway team, a terrible crash, and bullets flying through the air threaten to steal not only their lives but also any chance they have for happiness. If they're going to survive, they will have to learn to trust each other...and maybe steal their hearts back from fate.



“Found Hearts” by Cheryl Pierson



Southern belle Evie Fremont has lost everything—except hope. When she answers an advertisement for marriage to Alex Cameron who lives in the wilds of Indian Territory, she has few illusions that he could be a man she might fall in love with—especially as his secrets begin to unfold.


Ex-Confederate soldier Alex Cameron needs a mother for his two young half-Cherokee sons more than he needs a wife—or so he tells himself. But when his past threatens his future on his wedding day, he and Evie are both forced to acknowledge their new love has come to stay—along with their FOUND HEARTS.



“Open Hearts” by Tanya Hanson



To honor her brother’s last request, Barbara Audiss takes on his identity. Letting loose her secret will land get her arrested. But keeping it prevents her from giving her heart to handsome sheriff Keith Rakestraw.


Furious at “Judge Audiss’s” latest verdict, Keith discovers she’s a fake and consequences seem easy: toss her in jail. Instead, he finds himself eager to give her his heart.


“Hollow Heart” by Sarah J. McNeal



Madeline Andrews is a grown up orphan. Sam Wilding made her feel part of his life, his family and swore he’d come home to her when the war ended, but he didn’t return. With the Valentine’s Ball just days away, the Wildings encourage Madeline to move forward with her life and open her heart to the possibilities. But Madeline is lost in old love letters and can’t seem to let go.


“A Flare of the Heart” by Jacquie Rogers



Celia Valentine Yancey has no illusions she’ll ever enjoy wedded bliss, so chooses marriage over spinsterhood even if she has to marry a man her father picked. On the way to meet her groom, she endures armed robbery, a stagecoach wreck, a dozen hungry baby pigs—and an incorrigible farmer. Ross Flaherty retired from bounty hunting to become a farmer but now Celia has brought his worst fear to his door—in more ways than one. A ferocious wolf-dog and a dozen piglets are no match for this determined lady. Which is more dangerous—the Sully Gang or Miss Celia Yancey?



“Coming Home” by Tracy Garrett



Sometimes it takes two to make dreams come true.



When a man who believes he’ll never have a home and family…


Former U.S. Marshal Jericho Hawken should have been shepherding a wagon train to new territory, but he unwillingly left them vulnerable to a vicious raider. The murder of the settlers he was supposed to be guarding is the hardest thing he’s ever had to face…until he meets the sister of one of the settlers.

…finds a woman who has lost everything…


Instead of a joyous reunion with her brother, Maryland Henry has come to River’s Bend to take responsibility for her three orphaned nieces. Fired from her teaching position and with no other family on whom to rely, Mary believes Jericho Hawken is responsible for all her woes. Or is he what she’s been searching for all along?

It takes a lot of forgiveness and a few fireworks to realize that together their dreams can come true.



“Tumbleweeds and Valentines” by Phyliss Miranda



When Amanda Love finds a tumbleweed lodged against her fence with an invitation to a Valentine Day dance stuck to it she thinks someone must be playing a joke. No one would invite her. No one ever had. Besides, she has no time for such things. She has a candy store to run. Curiosity gets the best of her though. Finding her name scrawled on it as bold as can be sends ripples of surprise through her. As she embarks on a quest to find the sender’s identity, she examines herself and the secret dream she harbors of having a husband and children.

Maybe, just maybe, someone had seen the yearning in her heart. But who?



"The Second-Best Ranger in Texas"

by Kathleen Rice Adams



His partner’s grisly death destroyed Texas Ranger Quinn Barclay. Cashiered for drunkenness and refusal to follow orders, he sets out to fulfill his partner’s dying request, armed only with a saloon girl’s name.


Sister María Tomás thought she wanted to become a nun, but five years as a postulant have convinced her childhood dreams aren’t always meant to be. At last ready to relinquish the temporary vows she never should have made, she begs the only man she trusts to collect her from a mission in the middle of nowhere.

When the ex-Ranger’s quest collides with the ex-nun’s plea in a burned-out border town, unexpected love blooms among shared memories of the dead man who was a brother to them both.

Too bad he was also the only man who could have warned them about the carnage to come.



If you missed our FIRST anthology, WISHING FOR A COWBOY, (also available in print and digital formats) you can get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Wishing-Cowboy-Phyliss-Miranda-ebook/dp/B00G9GTWVC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1389664164&sr=1-1&keywords=Wishing+for+a+Cowboy

30 comments:

  1. Yee-haw! PRP is establishing a reputation for early debuts and fabulous reads, and I couldn't be happier. I'm so, SO proud to have a story in this second anthology, alongside other women western authors I admire as both human beings and wordsmiths. Congratulations to the Prairie Roses! I feel certain bigger and even better things are on the horizon. :-)

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    1. Kathleen! I know, and we were doing very well in the rankings yesterday--(I haven't checked yet today.) Your story is just wonderful--they both have been wonderful! So glad to have you with us here at Prairie Rose. Yes, Livia and I have a ton of stuff in the works right now--coming soon!
      Cheryl

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  2. This sounds wonderful and I look forward to reading it!

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    1. Kristy, you will not be disappointed, and Livia and I have plans for some upcoming anthologies that you and Gail will have a chance to submit to, if you like. We hope you will--these anthologies are so much fun!
      Cheryl

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  3. What a great bunch of stories! This sounds like a must-read for all lovers of western romance.
    Wrongwaymichelle@hotmail.com

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    1. Michelle, I have to say, these really are all fantastic stories, and just in time for Valentine's Day reading!
      Cheryl

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  4. A bunch of must reads!! bre.eichhorn90@gmail.com

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    1. BreAnna, what a lovely name you have! Thanks for coming by today. I hope you'll be back often--we are offering several giveaways this month since it's our big kick-off month. I've got you entered in the drawing!

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  5. I loved WISHING FOR A COWBOY. I have HEARTS AND SPURS and have read Linda's story. What a wonderful writer she is. Beautiful word pictures. Can't wait for time to finish this anthology of great writers.

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    1. Caroline, thanks for coming by, and for all the kind words. Yes, Linda's story is wonderful! She really has a way of pulling your heartstrings! This is such a great collection of entertaining stories for any time of year, really, but especially for Valentine's Day!
      Cheryl

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  6. Love parties and this one sounds like a great one. The more I see they work that PRP is putting out, the more I know things are only going to get better. I am so happy to be able to follow and cheer everyone on. One day... (Smile) Doris

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    1. Doris, thanks so much for all your support--can't say enough how much that means! And you're right...one day! Get crackin' girl! LOL
      Cheryl

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    2. Doris, I'm rootin' for you too, lady! Chatting with you online over the past few months has been such a joy. Like Cheryl said: "Get crackin"! I have faith in you. HUGS! :-)

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    3. Thank you both. I think that is what means the most, the support. Doris

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  7. What a line-up of great authors. Cheryl and Livia, it looks like you've done it again! Congratulations. I read all the blurbs and they sound like love.

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    1. Celia, thanks for coming over today. I really do love these anthologies--they're so much fun to work on and there are so many wonderful stories. Lots of great reading right here close to Valentine's Day, but these stories are excellent any time you pick them up. Thanks for your support, as always, dear friend!
      Cheryl

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    2. Hi, Celia! --waving-- It's great to see you here. :-)

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  8. Hello Ladies! I bought this a couple of days ago, not started reading yet, but from what I've read on here, there are some great stories to come! Thanks to you all for being such a talented bunch!!!

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    1. Hey Jill! For those of you who haven't been introduced yet, this is one of our new authors from "across the pond"--and we are thrilled to add her to our Prairie Roses! Thanks for getting over here and commenting! What name would you like us to use here on the blog for you? I know you use a couple of names, so let us know what you want to go by here amongst your friends! So glad to have you with us!
      Cheryl

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    2. Hi, Jill! Great to "see" our first Brit cowgirl. I'm eagerly awaiting your Prairie Rose debut! :-)

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  9. Fabulous writers! Great collection! Huge congratulations on the debut of your second stellar anthology, ladies. What's NOT to love about Prairie Rose Publications? You. Gals. ROCK!

    Warmest regards,

    ~ Cindy Nord

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    1. Thank you, Cindy! So glad you dropped by today! We've got lots more good stuff planned!
      Cheryl

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    2. Keep an eye on that'un. She's a Yankee spy. ;-)

      HUGS, Owl! Thanks for stopping by. Your kind words mean more than you know. :-)

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  10. Whew! I've been running non-stop today--and I'm way beyond fashionably late to the party. I'm so honored to be one of the authors of Hearts and Spurs!

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    1. Tracy! So glad to see you! I've had one of those days myself--just glad you made it. We are so thrilled to have you as a Prairie Rose. Your story, Coming Home, was just wonderful. So glad you threw in with us here!
      Hugs,
      Cheryl

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  11. What a pleasure it has been working with these wonderful ladies on the two anthologies. Bring on the bubbly!

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  12. Jacquie, we've sure enjoyed putting these anthologies together with the wonderful talent we've got here! It just doesn't get any better than this, does it?
    Cheryl

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  13. Well, the time has come to pick our winners for the digital copies of HEARTS AND SPURS we're giving away. I've put all the names in a big ol' cowboy hat and I'm drawing out three names....and here they are!!!

    CELIA YEARY!!!!! BREANNA EICHHORN!!!! MICHELLE GALLEGOS!!!!

    I will be sending each of you a prize code in a few minutes for your digital copy of HEARTS AND SPURS! Thanks so much for taking time to come visit our blog today and join our celebration!

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    1. Congrats Celia, Breanna, and Michelle!

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    2. Congratulations to the winners! Y'all enjoy the book, and come back for a visit any ol' time. :-)

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