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Cara C. Putman

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Cara C. Putman lives in Indiana with her husband and four children. She is a clinical associate professor in law and ethics at Purdue University's School of Business. She has loved reading and writing from a young age and now realizes it was all training for writing books. She loves bringing history and legal romantic suspense to life.

An honors graduate of the University of Nebraska, George Mason University School of Law, and Krannert School of Management, Cara left small town Nebraska and headed to Washington, D.C., to launch her career in public policy.

Cara is an author chasing hard after God as she lives a crazy life. She invites you to join her on that journey. She's currently writing her 46th book with more on the way. Please check o
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Cara C. Putman Stars in the Night is one of my favorites because it combines the glamour of 1940s Hollywood with some great suspense during 1942. Shadowed by Grace t…moreStars in the Night is one of my favorites because it combines the glamour of 1940s Hollywood with some great suspense during 1942. Shadowed by Grace takes you on a tour of Italy with the Monuments Men and a woman photographer who's on a hunt for her father. Either would be a great place to start! Thanks for asking.(less)
Cara C. Putman Joan, that's a great question. I had to give up a few things. I watch one TV show a year. I cut back on sleep some when I'm on deadline. But, I want t…moreJoan, that's a great question. I had to give up a few things. I watch one TV show a year. I cut back on sleep some when I'm on deadline. But, I want to write...and so, I make the sacrifices.(less)
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The Targeted Reaches 50 Reviews, a Giveaway & Lethal Intent on Sale

I’m popping in today to share a sale. As always confirm that Lethal Intent is still on sale. These sales come and go and I don’t always know when that will happen. If you haven’t read Lethal Intent, a legal suspense that Lisa Scottolini loved, this is a great time to pick it up. I loved writing this book that ... Read More Read more of this blog post »
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Ah, I loved this book. It started as a hard-to-read train wreck, but in no time I was laughing out loud and loving every page of this story of second changes and found home. This book follows Claire as she rediscovers herself and pushes to find out w ...more
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This was such a sweet story of loss and the hope of finding a second love. There were moments when Whit's story felt too simple and almost stilted. Then there were pages where it gripped me by the heart and wouldn't let go. Merritt's story of coming ...more
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“She ran a hand over one of the sliding ladders attached to the bookshelves. “Every time I see one of these, I want to pretend I’m Belle and sing my way across the shelves.”
Cara C. Putman, Delayed Justice

“But could it be with a man who treated the truth so carelessly?”
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Cara Putman I finally got to Where the Crawdads Sing and All the Light We Cannot See. Wow! Wow! Wow! No wonder people are still talking about these books. They are absolutely stunning and gripping. So incredibly well written with amazing characters.


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Cara Putman Cory wrote: "Thanks for becoming a Goodreads friend! : )"

Thanks, Cory! Love meeting other readers.


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Cory Tsuhako Thanks for becoming a Goodreads friend! : )


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Casey I didn't know you were on here! It's fun to connect here too. :D


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