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Shades of Autumn

I've mentioned before that autumn is my favorite season. I love the varying shades of orange, red and yellow. Here are a few pictures taken before the leaves fall completely to the ground and the barrenness of winter takes over.

Book Preview ~ Gunpowder Tea

Gunpowder Tea by Margaret Brownley

In a case that could change her career, Miranda uncovers a love that will change her life.

When Miranda Hunt sees the classified ad for an heiress to the legendary Last Chance Ranch, she knows assuming the identity of Annie Beckman is the perfect cover. As one of the finest agents for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Miranda has been tasked with apprehending the Phantom - an elusive and notorious train robber thought to be hiding on the sprawling ranch.

But she isn't the only one there with something to hide. Wells Fargo detective Jeremy Taggert is working the scene undercover as well. And although their true identities are a secret, it is impossible for Jeremy and Miranda to hide the spark that flares between them.

But neither is about to let romance interfere with such a huge case. Besides, Miranda hasn't removed Jeremy from her list of suspects yet. The closer they come to uncovering the identity of the Phantom, the more dangerous he gets - and no one on the ranch is safe.

But neither are their hearts - the longer Miranda and Jeremy spend working together, the harder it becomes to keep their feelings in check. Their careers - and their lives - depend on solving this case. Love will have to wait. Buy the book HERE. 

About Margaret: Thrills, mystery, suspense, romance: Margaret penned it all. Nothing wrong with this, except Margaret happened to be writing for the church newsletter. After making the church picnic read like a Grisham novel, her former pastor took her aside and said, "Maybe God's calling you to write fiction."

It turns out God was and Margaret did. She now has more than 20 novels to her credit. In addition, she's written many Christian articles and a non-fiction book. Still, it took a lot of prodding from God before Margaret tried her hand at writing inspirational fiction which led to her Rocky Creek series. "I love writing about characters at different stages of faith," she says of the new direction her writing career has taken, "and I'm here to stay."

Happily married to her real-life hero, Margaret and her husband live in Southern California. Learn more about Margaret and her writing HERE. 

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. Have a great weekend! 
Sourdough English Muffins
Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Featured Author Nancy Mehl's recipe for Pork Roast Soup

Luther's First Birthday

Our little boy turned one this past week! 
We don't know exactly what day he was born, but we have a rough idea. Since we named him Luther, we decided to celebrate his birthday on Reformation Day. Cool huh? 
We even gave him a birthday party, complete with party hats, cake sprinkled with bacon treats, and a ham bone for a gift. What a lucky fellow. 
Happy Birthday, Luther! 

Book Preview ~ Dangerous Passage

When two Jane Does are killed on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, detective and behavioral specialist Avery North discovers they share something in common--a tattoo of a magnolia on their shoulders. Suspecting a serial killer, Avery joins forces with medical examiner Jackson Bryant to solve the crimes and prevent another murder. But it doesn't take long for them to realize that there is much more to the case than meets the eye. As they venture deep into a sinister world of human trafficking, Avery and Jackson are taken to the very edge of their abilities--and their hearts. (From Revell). Purchase the book HERE. 
LISA HARRIS is a Christy Award finalist and the winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel for 2011 from Romantic Times. She has over twenty novels and novella collections in print. She and her family have spent over eight years living as missionaries in Africa where she homeschools, leads a women’s group, and runs a non-profit organization that works alongside their church-planting ministry. 

The ECHO Project works in southern Africa promoting Education, Compassion, Health, and Opportunity and is a way for her to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” (Proverbs 31:8)
When she’s not working she loves hanging out with her family, cooking different ethnic dishes, photography, and heading into the African bush on safari. For more information about her books and life in Africa visit her website at www.lisaharriswrites.com or her blog at http://myblogintheheartofafrica.blogspot.com. For more information about The ECHO Project, please visit www.theECHOproject.org.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. We're planning a restful time at home this weekend. What about you? 
Slow Cooked Barbecued Pork Chops
Cheesy Ranch Chex Mix
Golden Pecan Pie

Visiting Emma

 This past weekend, we visited our oldest daughter and her family when we traveled to Kansas City for a Vogts Sister performance at Homer's Coffee House. And that means, I saw my little granddaughter, now SEVEN months old! 

She now has three teeth, with three more trying to come through. She ate sweet potatoes and blueberries while we were there. 

She's rolling all over the floor to get where she wants to go. Not yet crawling...

My mom and dad joined us for the visit and concert. Great-grandma is enjoying her time with Emma

This was Emma's first time to see her aunts perform. Their youngest fan! 
Last week, we celebrated my dad's 72nd Birthday! He's now retired and enjoying his time off. 

Book Preview ~ Millie's Treasure

Millie's Treasure by Kathleen Y'Barbo

From bestselling author Kathleen Y’Barbo comes Millie’s Treasure, the second book in The Secret Lives of Will Tucker series, a new set of novels involving romance, adventure, and hidden identity. Memphis 1890—Bookish heiress Millie Jean Cope is as clever as she is beautiful. Unfortunately, though adept at solving puzzles and cryptograms, she doesn’t realize her new fiancé isn’t who he claims to be, but instead is a charming scoundrel. 

The infamous Will Tucker is presenting himself as a British gentleman, Sir William Trueck, though in reality he is a crafty criminal looking for a hidden map to a secret treasure. Pinkerton agent Kyle Russell has been on Tucker’s trail for years. At last Kyle believes he has Tucker cornered, but he is uncertain whether the lovely woman on the con man’s arm is an unsuspecting victim or willing accomplice. Finding reasons to spend time with Millie is easy. Keeping himself from falling in love with her is another issue entirely. A fun and entertaining story of how God can shine the light of truth on the most cryptic circumstances. Buy the book HERE.

Kathleen Y'Barbo is the author of over 40 novels with more than 1 million copies in print in the United States and abroad. A former literary publicist, she was recently nominated for a Career Achievement Award by Romantic Times magazine. A tenth-generation Texan, Kathleen has four grown children, seven bonus children, and her very own hero in combat boots. Find out more about Kathleen at www.kathleenybarbo.com.

This Week's Recipes

Here are this week's new additions at Country at Heart Recipes. This weekend, our daughters, the Vogts Sisters, will be performing at Homer's Coffeehouse in Overland Park, KS. If you're in the area, please join us Saturday from 7:30-9:30 PM. 
Cheesy Bread Sticks
Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce with Sausage

And Featured Author, Kim Sawyer, shares her recipe for Baked Steel-Cut Oatmeal with Berries.

Colors of Fall

Thought it was time to share some fall colors with you. Pictures taken by our youngest daughter.