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July 21, 2025

The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread…Is Sliced Bread!

You’ve heard the saying. We all have.“It’s the greatest thing since sliced bread!” But have you ever stopped mid-toast and wondered when exactly did sliced bread become the yardstick by which we measure all genius innovation? I did. And let me tell you, the rabbit hole was crusty, fascinating, and even involved a wartime ban. ... Read more

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Published on July 21, 2025 23:23

July 20, 2025

Ever Wonder What “Dollar Princesses” Were and Why They Were Called That?

Me and my enquiring mind was at work again this week. I ran across an article the other day that caught my eye that you might find interesting as well. It happened around the turn of the century and centers around British royalty and American wealth. The cash-strapped English noblemen found it very difficult to ... Read more

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Published on July 20, 2025 23:25

Mary Connealy’s Winner!!!

  The winner of a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card is Denise   Denise I will send you your gift card!  

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Published on July 20, 2025 23:00

Misty M. Beller Has a Winner!

Wow, thank you coming, Miss Misty! What an awesome visit. Now for the Drawing………. One commenter will win a copy of Guarding the Mountain Man’s Secret! And the Winner is……….. CONNIE LEE Woo-hoo! Congratulations, Connie! Now keep your eyes peeled for Misty’s email.

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Published on July 20, 2025 08:42

July 17, 2025

WHAT MAKES A MOUNTAIN MAN HERO IRRESTIBLE? (AND A GIVEAWAY!) by MISTY M. BELLER

  I’m so excited to visit with my Petticoats and Pistols family again! If you’ve ever glanced at one of my books, you probably have an inkling how much I LOVE a mountain man hero. The rugged, self-reliant mountain man holds a special place in the hearts of readers who love historical romance. There’s something ... Read more

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Published on July 17, 2025 23:00

July 16, 2025

Bestseller List! YAY!!

Legends of Gold made the ECPA Bestseller List! ECPA BESTSELLER LIST JULY 2025 It’s my turn today on P & P and I just got this news so I decided to spread the word. Legends of Gold is a fun turn in this series as we discover where that treasure may have come from. What ... Read more

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Published on July 16, 2025 23:02

Misty M. Beller Comes Calling Again

One of our favorite guests – Misty M. Beller – has stuck her foot in the stirrups and is headed this way. She’ll arrive Friday, July 18, 2025 to talk about why we love the mountain man, those strong silent types, so much. She’ll ask for your opinion so be thinking about that. She’s also ... Read more

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Published on July 16, 2025 18:30

July 15, 2025

Sunrise Surf

When I was kicking around ideas for the hero in my new book, Sunrise Surf, releasing July 31, I decided to make him a surfer, mostly because I’d chosen the book title last year and wanted surf to have some significance to the story. However, I wanted the hero to be a guy with integrity ... Read more

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Published on July 15, 2025 23:17

CHERYL’S WINNERS!

Hi everyone! I want to thank you ALL for stopping by today and making my release day for Landon so special. As always, here at Petticoats & Pistols, we appreciate your  reading and participation!  I’ve got three winners today! If you will please contact me tomorrow at fabkat_edit@yahoo.com and provide your contact information, I would ... Read more

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Published on July 15, 2025 19:33

July 14, 2025

LANDON–RELEASE DAY AND A GIVEAWAY! by Cheryl Pierson

Hi everyone! I am so excited to announce RELEASE DAY for my book, LANDON, Book #9 in the GUN FOR HIRE series! This is a 10-book, multi-author series that is the brainchild of Charlene Raddon, and I’m so grateful to her for having this fabulous idea and putting this all together. Each of these stories ... Read more

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Published on July 14, 2025 23:00