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Three cowboys.

Three Christmases.

One small town where love always finds a home.

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The Cowboy’s Christmas Blessing

Morning Glory Christmas Book 1

by Shirleen Davies

Genre: Sweet
Contemporary Small-Town Western Romance

 
 

 

🎄A heartfelt cowboy
Christmas romance about second chances, small-town healing, and the power of
love.🎄

He left her behind once. This Christmas, will love bring him
home for good?

After six long years, two military deployments, and a
grueling recovery from an IED blast, Zachary Caldwell is finally home in
Morning Glory, Wyoming, and the Flying D Ranch. He never thought he’d see the
snow-covered streets of his hometown again… or the woman whose heart he broke
with nothing more than a phone call.

Julia Grant has spent years rebuilding her life. She finds
comfort in her job as a nurse at Mercy Clinic, the cozy routines of the Morning
Glory Inn, and the stability of her small town. But when Zach walks through her
door just weeks before Christmas, old memories and deeper feelings come rushing
back.

She once dreamed of a future with him. Marriage. Family. A
love that stays.

But dreams don’t always survive war, distance, and silence.

As Zach confronts the truth about his past, including the
reason his parents abandoned him, Julia must decide if she’s willing to risk
her heart a second time. Can she believe in him again when he’s still learning
how to believe in himself?

Set against a backdrop of twinkling lights, blizzards, and
heartwarming holiday traditions, The Cowboy’s Christmas Blessing is a clean,
wholesome contemporary western romance about healing, forgiveness, and finding
your way back to the one who never left your heart.

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A  laugh  drifted  from  the  direction  of  the  kitchen.  Julia    recognized    her    aunt’s    distinctive    chuckle,    followed   by   the   deeper   rumble   of   a   male   voice   responding. Julia’s fingers froze on the envelope she’d been  opening.  The  voice  wasn’t  familiar  enough  to  place,  yet  something  about  its  timbre  sent  an  electric  current up her spine.
She  listened  harder,  her  breathing  shallow.  The  male  voice  spoke  again,  the  words  indistinct,  but  the  cadence  unmistakable.  Julia’s  chest  constricted  as  if  the  air  had  thinned.  Her  hands  went  cold  despite  the  warmth of the lobby.

It   couldn’t   be.   Not   after   all   these   years.   Not   without warning.

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The Cowboy’s Christmas Gift

Morning Glory Christmas Book 2

🎄A
heartfelt later in life cowboy Christmas romance about second chances,
small-town healing, and the power of love.
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Clean and wholesome contemporary western
romance.

The Snowstorm Was Just the Beginning

Victoria Palmer hadn’t expected
to spend Christmas in a town so small it barely made her GPS. But after a
painful divorce and the betrayal of a husband now living with someone half her
age, her twin sons insisted she escape the glitz of Beverly Hills for the snowy
calm of Morning Glory, Wyoming. One snowstorm, two missed turns, and a very
arrogant cowboy later, Victoria settles herself at the Morning Glory Inn—cold,
flustered, and anything but merry.

Gabe Dupree never expected a
spoiled city woman to march into his family’s inn, insult his hospitality, and
throw his quiet December into disarray. A widower devoted to his daughter and
his ranch, Gabe made peace with solitude years ago. But Victoria’s arrival
brings disruption—and a spark he never thought he’d feel again.

As snow blankets the Wyoming landscape and the town gears up for its Christmas
festivities, Victoria and Gabe are forced into each other’s paths more often
than either prefers. Between tense encounters and accidental heart-to-hearts,
they begin to uncover the hurt and longing hidden beneath their defenses.

Sometimes love doesn’t come wrapped in
ribbons. Sometimes, it rides in on a snowstorm.

Neither are in Morning Glory looking for love, but sometimes the best gifts
come when you least expect them—wrapped not in ribbons, but in second chances.

The Cowboy’s Christmas Gift is
Book 2 in the Morning Glory
Christmas
 series—a sweet, later in life, contemporary western romance
full of holiday charm, second chances, and heartfelt family moments. Perfect
for readers who love small-town Christmas romance, slow-burn love stories, and
strong, swoon-worthy cowboys. Guaranteed HEA.

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“Mia,  when  you’re done, stop by my office. We need to discuss the Christmas   event   schedule   before   I   return   to   the   ranch.”
“Of course,” Mia replied, her tone professional yet familiar.    The    voice    of    someone    accustomed    to    managing guests and her boss with equal skill.
With   a   final   assessing   look   at   Victoria,   Gabe   turned  and  strode  across  the  lobby.  His  boots  made  little  sound  on  the  polished  wood  floor  despite  his  size.  He  disappeared  down  the  hallway  behind  the  reception desk, leaving the air somehow lighter in his absence.
Victoria  exhaled,  unaware  she’d  been  holding  her  breath. “Who was that miserable, obnoxious man?”

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The Cowboy’s Christmas Surprise

Morning Glory Christmas Book 3

Clean and wholesome
contemporary western romance.

🎄A heartfelt cowboy
Christmas romance about small-town healing and the power of love.
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Snowstorms, Secrets… and an Unexpected
Family Christmas

Ethan Webster thought he had everything figured out—thriving career in Denver,
a sleek loft, and weekends on the ski slopes. But one phone call from Italy
changes everything. His sister and brother-in-law are gone, and their three
young children need him now more than ever. Leaving the city behind, Ethan
returns to Morning Glory, Wyoming—a snowy, small-town haven tucked into the
foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Back in the hometown he never thought he’d live in again, Ethan leans on the
one person he’s always trusted. Makayla Dupree. A dedicated veterinarian and
lifelong friend, Makayla once taught him to ride horses and stood up for him
when no one else would. This Christmas, she’s standing by him once again… this
time to support him through his grief.

As the town sparkles with Christmas lights and the scent of pine fills the air,
Ethan finds comfort in Makayla’s quiet strength, and sees her in a way he never
did before. Their bond has always been strong, but grief, responsibility, and
the magic of the season spark something deeper. Something that looks a lot like
love.

But navigating newfound feelings and unexpected responsibilities isn’t easy.
With the children still mourning, and Ethan unsure about his future, will the
season of miracles bring them together—or pull them apart?

The Cowboy’s Christmas Surprise is
a clean and wholesome Christmas romance filled with heartfelt family moments,
small-town charm, slow-burning love, and the promise of a surprise love.
Perfect for fans of cowboy heroes, emotional reunions, and uplifting holiday
reads. It is book three in the Morning Glory Christmas series and features a
guaranteed happy ending.

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Makayla  gripped  the  steering  wheel  tighter,  her  knuckles    whitening.    She’d    known    Audrey    since    childhood, had watched her grow up alongside Ethan, had  celebrated  her  wedding  and  the  births  of  her  children.
The  mountains  surrounding  Morning  Glory  stood  unchanged   against   the   horizon,   their   permanence   almost  offensive  in  contrast  to  the  fragility  of  human  life.   Makayla   drove   in   a   trance,   muscle   memory   guiding  her  along  familiar  roads  while  her  thoughts  spun with grief and concern.
By  the  time  she  reached  the  highway  leading  back  to  town,  she’d  made  her  decision.  She  would  call  Ethan tonight, offer whatever support he needed. The children  would  need  stability,  comfort,  and  a  caring  heart.  She  couldn’t  bring  their  parents  back,  couldn’t  heal the wound torn through their young lives, but she could stand beside them as they faced the unbearable.
It  was  what  friends  did  in  Morning  Glory.  It  was  what Audrey would have done for her.

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Shirleen Davies believes
love stories are best served with a dash of grit, a few stumbles, and a whole
lot of heart.

She
writes contemporary and historical romance about everyday folks who don’t
always get it right the first time, but keep trying anyway. Raised near the
sunny coast of Southern California, Shirleen spent her childhood bouncing
between the beach and her grandparents’ farm, where she learned that nothing
beats the smell of fresh hay or the quiet wisdom of a rocking chair on a porch.

Armed
with degrees from San Diego State University and the University of Maryland
(plus an unofficial PhD in people-watching and life experience), she crafts
emotionally rich stories filled with flawed, stubborn, hopeful characters who
discover love where they least expect it.

When
she’s not writing about cowboys, deputies, or the women strong enough to tame
them, Shirleen enjoys life in a picturesque northern Arizona town with her
husband. She’s the proud mom of two grown sons, still believes in happy
endings, and is convinced that redemption is just one good story away.

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Cold Case Cat (Crazy Cat Lady Mystery)
by Mollie Hunt

 


Cold Case Cat (Crazy Cat Lady Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
12th in Series
Setting – Oregon
Independently Published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2025
Number of Pages – 237
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FSTGWQ3R

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An injustice done, a murder unpunished.

It’s Pride Month in Portland Oregon, but instead of hanging rainbow flags and streamers, Lynley finds herself obsessed with a cold case murder. Starting work at the Cat Park, a sanctuary for senior and hospice cats, is challenging enough for Lynley, but then she learns the founder of the Park was murdered and the murder never solved. Lynley’s cat-like curiosity won’t let her leave the case alone.

But why is the Park’s new owner so fiercely opposed to Lynley’s sleuthing? What’s making the Director of Philanthropy grumpy all the time? Who is sneaking around listening at doors? The dead woman’s ancient cat Silver has a twinkle in her eye, but she isn’t telling.
As Lynley’s granddaughter and her beau make plans for their upcoming wedding, Lynley has other things on her mind. Something is going on at the Park. Is there more to her new job than playing with cats?

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TIPS FOR CAT OWNERS

Quotes from Cold Case Cat, a Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery, by Mollie Hunt

 

Did you know that my Crazy Cat Lady Mystery Series comes with cat tips, tricks, and facts at the beginning of each chapter? My hero, sixty-something Lynley Cannon, is a cat aficionado, so you can expect she would love to pass on some of the things she’s learned about cats in her years as a shelter volunteer, therapy cat partner, and clowder mamma to nine cats (currently).

 

Chapter 1 opens on the Cat Park, a cat sanctuary for senior and hospice cats where Lynley is starting a new job. Along her tour, her employer explains that Different cats have different attitudes toward others of their species. Some become bonded to a housemate, while others remain aloof, and still others can’t stand the sight of another cat. Lynley refrains from telling her boss she already is quite familiar with the whimsy of cat relationships.

 

In Chapter 2, Lynley tosses some treats on the floor for her senior cat Dirty Harry. He finds some but misses others. That’s because Cats cannot see things that are directly under their noses. Lynley doesn’t mind helping her old puss get on the scent to gobble up the treats.

 

Here’s something I didn’t know until I looked it up for Chapter 5: The most common eye color among domestic cats is yellow-orange, with the second most common being green. Blue-eyed cats represent only a small percentage of the population. Do you have a blue-eyed cat?

 

An important aspect of cat care, especially in a shelter but also for your home, is creating a stress-free environment so your felines feel safe. In Chapter 6, Classical music, especially that of the harp, has been proven to reduce fear, stress, and anxiety in cats. At the Cat Park, harp music is played over the sound system to help the cats relax.

 

Here are a few other simple cat tips you will find in Cold Case Cat:

 

Chapter 11: Make sure you have recent, detailed photos of your cat in case he gets lost. The collection should include a standing photo, a close-up of any distinctive markings, and a close-up of his face and whisker pattern which is different for each cat.

 

Chapter 7: Some cats are social eaters, meaning they prefer to be attended by a gentle human while they eat.

 

Chapter 12: Cats yowl at night for many reasons. It may be as simple as boredom or as serious as a medical issue such as pain or dementia. It’s good to consult your veterinarian to rule out any underlying health problems.

 

Chapter 20: Talking to shy cats in a soft, low tone is one way to get them accustomed to a non-threatening human presence. If you are short on talking points, you can always read something aloud.

 

Chapter 21: Teaching your cat to come when you call is helpful in many ways, but sometimes they need a bit of a bribe. Calling them for a treat is a technique that works well in many cases.

 

Chapter 23: An aging cat requires more attention than younger ones. Veterinarians suggest a wellness check every six months instead of the usual year. Meanwhile, it’s important to watch for changes in their habits and behavior that might signify a shift in their health.

 

Find more cat tips, tricks, and facts in Cold Case Cat and all the other Crazy Cat Lady mysteries.  Finally, here is a suggestion from Chapter 8: Can’t have your own cat? Volunteering at a cat shelter is a great way to get your kitty-fix and help the community at the same time.

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About Mollie Hunt

Cat Writer Mollie Hunt is the award-winning author of two cozy series: the Crazy Cat Lady Mysteries featuring a sixty-something cat shelter volunteer who finds more trouble than a cat in catnip, and the Tenth Life Paranormal Mysteries involving a ghost cat. Her Cat Seasons Sci-Fantasy Tetralogy presents extraordinary cats saving the world. She recently released a COVID memoir which she calls, “a tale of a plague and politics, of depression and inspiration, and an ode to the very real and healing presence of cats.” In her spare time, she pens a bit of cat poetry.

Mollie is a member of the Oregon Writers’ Colony, Sisters in Crime, the Cat Writers’ Association, Willamette Writers, and Northwest Independent Writers Association (NIWA). She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and a varying number of cats. Like her cat lady character, she is a grateful shelter volunteer.

Author Links: Blog / Amazon / Facebook / Instagram / Goodreads

Purchase Link – Amazon

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS

November 5 – Rebecca M. Douglass, Author – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 6 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

November 6 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 7 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

November 8 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

November 8 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

November 9 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

November 10 – FUONLYKNEW – TIPS FOR CAT OWNERS

November 10 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

November 11 – Cozy Up With Kathy – AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 11 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT

November 12 – @bibliophile_foodie – REVIEW  

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