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July 17, 2016
Author Leann Harris & Her Navajo Heroine
Author Leann Harris is my guest today. Or her heroine is my guest today. I found Erin Delong really interesting and I am going to try this recipe. Here’s Erin for Leann Harris: 
the heroine’s favorite recipe or not?
I’m Erin Delong and the question posed is what is my favorite recipe? Indian fried bread is my favorite thing to eat, but not to cook. Why? Because, I hate cooking. It isn’t my thing. Of course, since my mom is Navajo, she wanted to teach me how to cook fried bread, to be in touch with my heritage. She quickly realized it was like trying to teach a cat not to jump on the counter. It goes against the animal’s nature.
her strength
My strength is solving problems, righting wrongs, but cooking—not so much. Sawyer Jensen, the man who won the job of reorganizing my hometown rodeo over me, understood I wasn’t interested in learning to cook.
Sawyer Jensen sees her clearly
What surprised me about Sawyer is he saw me clearer than anyone in town. His uncanny insight rattled me, but made me curious, too. As we worked together, I found myself listening to his ideas, in turn, he listened to mine. I found a man I could talk to, match ideas with, and rely on. When he pointed out how my mom was using me, I knew he was right. When I admitted that truth, I knew I’d lost my heart to him.
Sawyer’s breaking point
But when Sawyer ran into his own mother and withdrew from all, I nailed him with a truth he forced me to face. If he couldn’t forgive his mom, have a heart big enough to give grace, there’d be no chance for a future between us.
And that’s what scared me the most.
P.S. Sawyer learned how to make fried bread–Erin-Leann
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July 10, 2016
Author Magdalena Scott & Warning! Food Disaster Ahead!
Author Magdalena Scott is my guest today and she made me smile and you will too. She’s also offering a free ebook. So here’s Magdalena Scott:
WARNING! FOOD DISASTER AHEAD!
Carla Standish is many things to many people, but everyone who knows her well is aware she is not a cook. Yet sometimes we do unexpected things, taking that frightening step outside our comfort zone, when we’re in love, right?
to suggest a menu for a future book
In one of my newsletters I asked subscribers to suggest a menu (recipes not required) to be used in a future book. The randomly selected menu appears in Carla’s kitchen and dining room–but the results aren’t quite as intended. Carla has a Class A Food Disaster. (The reader who suggested the menu is listed on the acknowledgements page of THE RING. The fact that Carla couldn’t manage to make it correctly is no one’s fault but mine.)
the winning list
I haven’t personally prepared any of the menu items on that winning list. The recipe below from my mother’s files. I’ve been especially missing her lately, as she died exactly 15 years ago. I’m sure she would be happy to see her peanut brittle recipe on Lyn’s blog. And I think she would laugh if she read about Carla’s food disaster.
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PEANUT BRITTEL
2 cups granulated sugar
1 pint chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon salt
Put the sugar into an iron frying-pan and heat slowly, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted and turns a light brown color (slightly above 300 degrees F). Spread the chopped peanuts in a buttered tin, sprinkle them with the salt, warm the tin slightly and pour the melted sugar over the peanuts.
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Blurb for THE RING:
Happily-ever-after is out of the question. But in Serendipity, the Magic of Love does amazing things.
Carla Standish makes wishes come true, for everyone but herself. She is the go-to person for whatever her friends and family need, and is world-renowned for creating one-of-a-kind, swoon worthy dresses. She’s even surprising herself and the folks in town by dating a decent guy these days. If one missing piece would fall into the jigsaw puzzle of her life, everything would be perfect. But she ruined that possibility long ago, didn’t she?
It’s been a couple of years since widower Jared Barnett and his kids moved to Serendipity for a much-needed new start. They were settling in, but now he’s getting some confusing signals from the vivacious shop owner he’s dating, and the small town “good old boy” network seems determined to treat the Barnetts as outsiders. An offer he shouldn’t refuse would mean pulling up stakes again, but Jared will do whatever is required to take care of his family, and to protect his own heart.
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July 4, 2016
Author Roxanne Rustand & Her Newest Love Inspired
Author Roxanne Rustand, my dear friend, has a new Love Inspired Romance out NOW! If you love cowboys, animals and sweet romance, Roxanne is a sure bet for you!
June 26, 2016
Author Mindy Obenhaus & The Perfect Steak
Author Mindy Obenhaus is my guest today and she is sharing her newest Love Inspired romance Falling for the Hometown Hero and the recipe for the PERFECT STEAK. Here’s Mindy.
one of my favorite meals
No one loves a good steak more than Grace McAllen, my heroine in Falling for the Hometown Hero. Actually, steak is one of my favorite meals, too, and one of the easiest to fix. Whether it’s sirloin, New York strip, ribeye or T-bone, you can throw together an entire meal in no time at all.
There are several ways to cook steak, all simple enough, but since we’re in the midst of grilling season, we’ll focus on that.
the first step to the perfect steak
The first thing you’ll want to do is remove your steaks from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before you plan to cook them. Next, ready your grill. Whether it’s charcoal, gas or electric, make sure it’s hot before putting your steaks on.
the key to a perfect steak
Once the grill is ready, brush or rub the steaks with a little olive oil and sprinkle with your favorite seasoning. Some people prefer salt only. Others like to use something peppery, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning. Me, I make my own blend of kosher salt, pepper and garlic powder. Whatever you choose, the key is not to over season. A light sprinkle on both sides should do you just fine.
how done is done?
Now, place the steaks on the hot grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, roughly 4-5 minutes. Turn the meat with tongs or a spatula and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes for medium-rare, 5-7 minutes for medium, or 8-10 minutes for medium-well.
let it rest
Once they’re cooked to your preference, transfer the cooked steaks to a platter with tongs or a spatula. If you stab the meat with a fork, you’ll lose all those wonderful juices and your steak will dry out. Oh, and be sure to let the meat rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing or serving. This, too, is crucial to a nice, juicy steak.
That’s all there is to it. Throw in a salad and some baked potatoes and dinner is served. Little muss and little fuss. And let’s face it, no one wants to be tied to the kitchen in the summer. We want to enjoy the great outdoors. Topped off with a good meal, of course. – Mindy
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June 19, 2016
Author Kimberly Rose Johnson & Designed with Love
Author Kimberly Rose Johnson is my guest today. She is sharing about her latest novella DESIGNED WITH LOVE and is offering a giveaway of a previous work Here’s Karen:
Designed with Love is my contribution to the collection, LOVE AND WAR.
home again
After a broken engagement Jessie Morgan returns home to Silver Springs, Oregon to pursue a career as a landscaper and landscape architect, but her ex who is also from her hometown follows her, wreaking havoc on her new business and her personal life.
an opportunity
When Jessie sees an ad for a contest looking for the host of a new landscape television show she decides to enter, but she doesn’t count on her once best friend Scott Meyers and her ex entering too. However, she is not deterred.
she has grit
Jessie shows strength through her grit. When her ex says some extremely hurtful things to her, she doesn’t let his words destroy her. When everything seems to be hopeless, she doesn’t give up.
support network
She has a wonderful support network that encourages her and reminds her to look to the Lord for healing and help. Often times people consider a person weak when they need to rely on the Lord to get them through a rough time, but in my opinion that kind of faith takes a lot of strength.
a different kind of strength
It takes courage to admit when you are not enough on your own and that you need help. Jessie has that kind of courage and that determination to see it though.
Be sure to answer the QUESTION below. I will give any one of the books in the Wildflower Island B&B Romance series in a Kindle format–winners choice. “–Kimberly
June 12, 2016
Author Deborah Raney & Close to Home Recipe!
Author Deborah Raney is my guest today. She has a new ebook to share, CLOSE TO HOME, and is sharing a recipe and a giveaway. So don’t miss the QUESTION below. Here’s Deborah:
I’m not the world’s best cook, but I bake a pretty mean pie, cake, pudding, cookie, brownie. It’s one of the reasons I’ve always said I’d love to run a bed and breakfast someday. That is, until I researched running a B&B for the Chicory Inn Novels series. My research on innkeping was enough to convince me that—like being a writer—being an innkeeper is not as glamorous as it might seem from the outside looking in.
Still, the most fun part of running an inn—getting to bake delicious breakfasts and desserts and serve them on pretty plates with special coffees and teas—is one of the things I love to do most in my real life.
Writing a series about a couple who runs a bed and breakfast in Southeast Missouri lent itself wonderfully to sharing some of my favorite recipes with readers.
My publisher had promotional recipe cards printed with some of my family’s favorite recipes on one side, and the lovely covers of the Chicory Inn Novels series on the other.
And of course, in each book, I got to portray the fictional Whitman family gathering to share some of the very real Raney family’s favorite dishes.
This Apple Crisp recipe is at its very best when made with crisp, tart apples off the tree in our backyard. And of course, according to my husband, it simply must be served with a scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream.
The best part about it? It makes the whole house smell amazing! I hope you’ll try it! I guarantee you’ll enjoy!–Deborah
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June 7, 2016
Something New from Author Pat Simmons
My friend author Pat Simmons has a new book for you! What about this cover? I think it’s amazing. Does it make you want to read it?–Lyn
Blurb: To say Jesetta “Jet” Hutchens has issues is an understatement. After a tragic event, she releases a firestorm of anger with an unforgiving heart. But every hurting soul has a history, and God places handsome and single Minister Rossi Tolliver as her GPS on the road to spiritual recovery.
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June 5, 2016
HONOR Ebook on Sale 99 cents!
Honor is on sale in ebook form for 99 cents for a limited time. Hope you don’t miss this sale. And please tell your friends about it!–Lyn
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Review
4.5 star rating
Honor’s devotion to her Quaker beliefs makes her anything but weak as she fights against slavery and for the new family she has so quickly inherited. Strong in faith and determined to do what is right no matter the law, she is a spirited testament to the strength a wife can offer her husband. The unfolding of their sweet romance is a joy to read, and their shared triumph over difficult pasts and a dangerous present is well deserved.Honor’s abolitionist stance leaves her disinherited from the home she loves and helpless to free her family’s slaves. Seeking sanctuary and work in the home of a distant relative, she instead finds a deaf man caring for his orphaned nephew as well as his dying mother. Samuel is determined to shut the world out as his inability to hear has made him an outcast. After he proposes to Honor, they journey to Ohio to make a new life for themselves. Her maid, Royale, and his nephew Eli?along with the dangers they face?make their marriage of convenience one of trust, hope and love. (Romantic Times)
From the Back Cover
“Who will you be, if not the lady of High Oaks?”
When unexpected circumstances leave Honor Penworthy destitute, she is forced from her Maryland plantation?and the slaves she hoped to free. With no marketable skills, her survival hinges on a marriage arranged through the Quaker community to artisan Samuel Cathwell. Samuel is drawn to Honor, but he has been unwilling to open his heart to anyone since losing his hearing as a child.A move west brings the promise of a fresh start, but nothing in Honor’s genteel upbringing has prepared her for the rigors of frontier life with Samuel. Nevertheless, her tenacity and passion sweep her into important winds of change, and she secretly becomes involved in the Underground Railroad. Samuel suspects Honor is hiding something, but will uncovering the truth confirm his worst fears or truly bring them together? Strong women. Brave stories.
Set against the backdrop of dramatic and pivotal moments in American history, the Quaker Brides series chronicles the lives of brave heroines fighting to uphold their principles of freedom while navigating the terrain of faith, family, and the heart.
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BTW,
Congratulations to Jennifer Bretsch who won Becky’s Porter pack giveaway! CONGRATS!–Lyn
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May 30, 2016
Author Jean C Gordon & One Day at a Time-
Author Jean C Gordon is my guest today. Her heroine in The Bachelor’s Sweetheart is a unique heroine. Jean is offering a copy of her this newest book but you’ll have to wait till it’s released August 1st. Watch for the QUESTION below. Here’s Jean:
One Day at a Time
Tessa Hamilton treasures the security Schroon Lake in the Adirondack Mountains and her grandparents who live there have given her. The only child of dedicated missionaries in Africa, Tessa had an almost nomadic childhood. The contrasting serenity Schroon Lake provided, along with the unconditional love of her grandparents and her faith gave her the support she needed to overcome an alcohol addiction she developed in college. She’d tried too hard—and in all the wrong ways— fit in with other students who came from traditional backgrounds.
An Unintentional Secret
After she completed rehab, Tessa moved in with her grandmother in Schroon Lake to run the family movie theater her grandfather had left. She never intended to keep the fact that she’s a recovering alcoholic secret. It just worked that way. The new friends she made at the singles group at Hazardtown Community Church didn’t find her abstinence from alcohol strange because they don’t drink either. But she does attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in neighboring towns, rather than in Schroon Lake. And she knows her being a recovering alcoholic could affect her buddy status with Josh Donnelly, who grew up with an alcoholic father who was essentially the town drunk, and the partnership Tessa and Josh have formed to renovate the theater.
The Reckoning
When Josh’s long-missing father returns to town, now a year into recovery, Tessa knows she has to come clean with Josh and risk losing not only her best friend, but also their blossoming romance. She also believes that to have any future together, even just as the best friends they are, Josh has to hear his father’s amends. He also has to accept that she’s an alcoholic, the same as his father is, and that his father isn’t going to “ruin” her as he ruined so many things for Josh and his brothers when they were growing up. Josh has to see that she has the same potential to tempt his father’s sobriety as his father has to tempt hers and to “ruin” things Josh cares about.
This book was the hardest I’ve written and, ultimately, the most rewarding to me. I’ve experienced firsthand with my youngest brother the toll alcoholism, any addiction, takes on family and friends. The book is dedicated to his memory.”–Jean
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