Kathleen Denly

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Kathleen Denly writes historical romance to entertain, encourage, and inspire readers toward a better understanding of our amazing God and how He sees us. She enjoys finding the lesser-known pockets of history and bringing them to life through the joys and struggles of her characters.

Sunny California, a favorite setting in her stories, is also her home. She lives there with her loving husband, four young children, two dogs, and ten cats. As a member of the adoption and foster community, children in need are a cause dear to her heart and she finds they make frequent appearances in her stories.

When she isn’t writing, researching, or caring for children, she spends her time reading, visiting historical sites, hiking, and crafting.

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Kathleen Denly I am currently working on the fourth full-length novel for my Chaparral Hearts series. It's primarily set on a troubled cattle ranch in the desert mou…moreI am currently working on the fourth full-length novel for my Chaparral Hearts series. It's primarily set on a troubled cattle ranch in the desert mountains of 1873 Southern California and includes both romance and adventure. This book, and the two that will follow, have more of a western romance feel than the previous three books in the series. I'm excited for readers to experience this story.(less)
Kathleen Denly I don't get to read as many books as I would like these days, but some of the books on my tbr for this summer include:
Cara Grandle's The Ribbon
Rachel …more
I don't get to read as many books as I would like these days, but some of the books on my tbr for this summer include:
Cara Grandle's The Ribbon
Rachel Fordham's Where the Road Bends
Danielle Grandinetti's A Strike to the Heart
Pepper Basham's The Heart of the Mountains(less)
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“There isn't anything you can do about the time you've lost, so don't let it steal the time you have.”
Kathleen Denly, Murmur in the Mud Caves

“In my years, I've learned that when it seems the good Lord isn't listening, more times than not it's the other way around.”
Kathleen Denly, Murmur in the Mud Caves

“Because, for the first time, Lucy realized it wasn’t keeping or sharing a secret that protected her. It was the love of those she trusted that made the biggest difference.”
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