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Lyn Cote

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Lyn grew up loving books. Her favorite night of the week was Friday night, when the Bookmobile came to her neighborhood in Illinois. She’d spend those two hours chatting with the driver of the Bookmobile and the librarian and making the big decision of the week — which books to check out! In those distant days, children were limited in how many books they could check out. Lyn could only take home six a week — and there were so many to choose from. Her favorites were Cotton in my Sack by Lois Lenski, The Little House series and the One of a Kind Family series. Later, she discovered Georgette Heyer’s Regency romances!
This love of books led to a desire to write. Lyn won prizes in high school and college for her poetry and, not surprisingly, Ly...more


I am fortunate enough to be a member of another blog The Craftie Ladies of Romance. Have you ever visited it? Here’s the www.SherriShackelford.com
And I’d like to thank Debby, Lacy, Pamela, Sandra and Sherri for sharing their experiences and thanks.–Lyn



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Published on May 23, 2012 17:01 • 1 view
Average rating: 3.91 · 1,047 ratings · 180 reviews · 38 distinct works
Chloe (Women of Ivy Manor, #1)
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Bette (Women of Ivy Manor, #2)
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Leigh (Women of Ivy Manor, #3)
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Carly (Women of Ivy Manor, #4)
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Her Patchwork Family (Gabri...
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Blessed Assurance
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Whispers of Love (History)
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Description: This is the first two pages of Book One in my series Blessed Assurance which has been reissued in a new omnibus edition with all three stories, Whispers of Love, Lost in His Love, and Echoes of Mercy.
Fatal Judgment
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Lyn's Recent Updates

Lyn made a comment in the group Love Inspired BooksValerie Hansen Guests and Offers topic
"2 book giveaways. Drop by and read, then leave a comment. The MEGA May gift basket is growing day by day. http://bit.ly/gRCEBN "
Lyn made a comment in the group Love Inspired BooksValerie Hansen Guests and Offers topic
"2 book giveaways. Drop by and read, then leave a comment. The MEGA May gift basket is growing day by day. http://bit.ly/gRCEBN "
Lyn made a comment in the group Love Inspired HistoricalsWhere Were Your Grandparents Born? topic
"Susan F wrote: "My maternal grandparents were born in Canada as far as I know. I should double check with Mom about it. My Paternal grandfather was bo...more "
The Doctor's Mission by Debbie Kaufman A Dropped Stitches Christmas (Sisterhood Series #2) by Janet Tronstad The Wedding Quilt by Lenora Worth Sleeping Beauty by Judy Baer
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Duty to Protect by Roxanne Rustand The Captain's Mission (Love Inspired Suspense) (Military Inve... by Debby Giusti Second Chance Family by Winnie Griggs
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"Drop by http://bit.ly/gRCEBN and read their tributes to mothers and mentors. "
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I bought this autographed book in the museum store at the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's estate, near Nashville, TN. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that the author told of family relationships of those he interviewed but he should have inc...more
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message 39: by Lyn

Lyn Abigail wrote: "I see that you are reading A Lasting Impression I finished it not long ago and LOVED it!"

Yes, Tamara's books are treats!


message 38: by Abigail

Abigail Richmond Thanks for adding me!


message 37: by Abigail

Abigail Richmond I see that you are reading A Lasting Impression I finished it not long ago and LOVED it!


message 36: by Angie

Angie Thanks for the friend request Lyn!


message 35: by Melissa

Melissa Keith Thanks for the friendship, Lyn!


message 34: by Lyn

Lyn So glad you had a chance to enjoy the northwoods!


message 33: by Naomi

Naomi Hey Lyn, Thanks for the friend request. I was just up in your neck of the woods not even a month ago!


message 32: by Lyn

Lyn Glad to meet you too!


message 31: by Jayde

Jayde Scott Thanks so much for adding me, Lyn.


message 30: by Jaree

Jaree Francis Hello and a good weekend 2 u =D

- Jay


message 29: by Lyn

Lyn Kingdom wrote: "Dear Lyn,

You have such a lovely page here at GoodReads. Keep up the great work.

Many blessings"

Thanks, sorry to be so late in replying.


message 28: by Kingdom

Kingdom Dear Lyn,

You have such a lovely page here at GoodReads. Keep up the great work.

Many blessings


message 27: by Mie

Mie Hi Lyn,
Thanks for your email. I am looking forward to reading your books I have on my to-read list:-)

Happy Reading!
Mie



message 26: by Lyn

Lyn My pleasure!


message 25: by Krista

Krista Hi Lyn, Thanks for adding me as a friend!


message 24: by Sharon

Sharon Ellis Hi Texas Sister! Thanks for you friend invite! I live in the Dallas area and see you are in El Paso!
HI all of Lyn's friends too!
Please click to read:
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message 23: by Pheonix

Pheonix Thanks for requesting me as a friend!


Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* Hi Lyn! Thanks for adding me as a friend. :) It's nice to meet you. Hey, I'm trying to get my book published. Do you have any advice? :]


message 21: by Lyn

Lyn Jeannie wrote: "Lyn, I watched the new book trailer for Desires of her Heart and I think you did an awesome job! You go girl....I'm all about my Texas Sisters!
Blessings,
Jeannie"


Thanks, Jeannie. Please tell your friends about my TX series!
Lyn




message 20: by Lyn

Lyn Rosemary wrote: "Lyn, thanks for the friend invitation. I share your love of history. Are you attending the Historical Novel Society conference in June?"
No, not this year. I really enjoyed the conference in Albany though. Have a great time!
Lyn



message 19: by Rita

Rita Thanks for your friendship, Lyn!
All best wishes from Rome,
Rita





message 18: by Holly

Holly Jacobs Hi, Lyn! Thanks for friending me!

Holly


Rosemary Lyn, thanks for the friend invitation. I share your love of history. Are you attending the Historical Novel Society conference in June?


message 16: by Jeannie

Jeannie Faulkner Barber Lyn, I watched the new book trailer for Desires of her Heart and I think you did an awesome job! You go girl....I'm all about my Texas Sisters!
Blessings,
Jeannie


message 15: by Arash

Arash salut ma belle beauti, you are welcom to good reads, bisous macherie


message 14: by Maria

Maria Dear Lyn,

It would be my honor to be as your friend.
Thanks for adding me.

Cheers,
Maria


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Bradley Hello Lyn, I hope you are having a good day! =)

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Dreamsbane of Tamalor


message 12: by Cathy

Cathy Bryant Thanks for adding me! Blessings! Cathy


Starlight Hi Lyn,

since you're helpin me out, will you check out the first chapter of my book and tell me what you think? i put it online so more people can tell me what they think. Thank you so much!


message 10: by Lyn

Lyn Same to you!
Lyn


Stacy-Deanne Stacy-Deanne Hope your week is filled with happiness, positivity and inspiration!


message 8: by Beth

Beth Hi Lyn,
I'm always happy to befriend a fellow author!


Starlight Mmm...im gonna have ta say...Eragon. How about you?


Starlight Hi lyn!


Shawnette Hey, Lyn...thanks for the invite into your cirle of friends...congrats on your novels...hopefully I get a chance to check them out...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...have a blessed rest of the weekend...Happy Reading & Writing :-)


Abbeville Press Hey Lyn, thanks for the add!

We do hope you check back with us for updates on our books and our exciting new online media!


message 3: by Starlight (last edited Jul 01, 2008 03:57pm)

Starlight Hi! It is one of my dreams to become a writer. I am so excited that I am friends with a real live author. I think I will read some of your books. I also am a fan of the little house books. Laura and her family are fun to read about.


message 2: by Liz

Liz Hey Lyn
Thanks for adding me
I enjoy reading your book's
Smiles,
Liz


Chel ♪ Hello Lyn
Thanks for adding me
I enjoyed reading your books
Smiles :)
Chel


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