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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

Using story to connect YOU to the Master Storyteller

Do You Think Jimmy Stewart Will Ever Forgive Me?

by Chautona Havig · 127 Comments

We all know the story. A guy with a broken leg sits in his wheelchair and watches the world go by from his Rear Window. Then he sees something he shouldn’t, and the next thing you know, he’s got everyone convinced he’s nuts. Add to that, a killer who doesn’t want to get caught, and tension mounts.

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So what happens when a barely senior citizen decides to take it easy a bit early and moves into a retirement village in Fairbury?  What happens when that woman, easily ten years the junior of the other residents, just happens to be the niece of a famous suspense/mystery/horror author?

I’d say mayhem, but that’s my laid-back, shy, easy-going husband’s nickname.  No joke.  Some say it’s because guys like to call their 6’5″ buddies “Tiny” or the shrimpy nerd, “Ghengis.”  I disagree.  You see, I think it’s because Havig (HAVE-ig) sounds like “havoc” when not spoken distinctly.  How do I know that?  Over 28 years of hearing it?  Nope.  Because the first time I heard it–when I  met him at church my first night in town, don’tcha know–I went home and told my mom, “Oh, Mom!  There’s this guy at church!  His last name is HAVOC!!!  His poor wife!”

Poor wife.  Yeah.  That’d be me.

What does mayhem or havoc/havig have to do with anything?

Oh, yeah.  I was telling you what happens?  Well, a whole lotta nuttiness.  If you have any doubts, be sure to check out the Pinterst board, or better yet, read the book!  I personally think it’s the best of the whole series.  And, it may have sparked a spin-off.  In fact,  I just had a genius idea, right now.  I’ve had another book planned for quite a while.  And it just hit me that Faye would be the best person for it.  I can’t wait.  Just as a teaser, this is the tagline of that book.  “Lyin’ cheatin’, church ladies.”  I mean, c’mon. How on earth is a Christian fiction mystery going to work that out?

Question for ya.

Have you ever seen Hitchcock’s Rear Window?  Do you have a favorite Jimmy Stewart movie?

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  1. MS Barb says

    October 1, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    Nope–haven’t seen Alfred Hitchcock films–I wasn’t allowed when I was growing up to watch him, & have no desire to watch them now–Give me a good book!

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  2. Paige says

    September 30, 2016 at 4:32 am

    I pinned, thanks you, thanks for the great giveaway!!

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  3. Traci says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    I have seen Hitchcock’s Rear Window. I am a generation X’er so I have seen a lot of old movies my adult children have never even heard of. My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie that’s an easy one…..
    It’s a Wonderful Life !
    My parents used to let me stay up and watch it on tv when I was a kid. You know before there was TiVo or dvr’s bluray’s dvd’s or even vcr’s you know when you had one chance a year to watch it when they played it on Christmas Eve.
    How’s that for showing my age?

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  4. Lindsay says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    I love Jimmy Stewart and Rear Window! But I just can’t pick a favorite Jimmy Stewart movie. I mean, really, It’s a Wonderful Life? Harvey? Too many others? I can’t choose!

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  5. Terresa L Mountain says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie! … can’t say that I’ve ever seen Rear Window…

    I’ve tweeted, pinned and shared on fb. WOOT

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  6. Chris says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    I have seen “Rear Window” but my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is “Harvey.”

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  7. Emily says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    I’ve seen Rear Window, but it’s been a long time. My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is It’s A Wonderful Life.

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  8. Becky Dempsey says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    I’ve never seen the movie. Not sure if I have a favorite Jimmy Stewart film. It’s a wonderful life is the only one that comes to mind right now!

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  9. Marleen Viola says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    No for Rear Window. “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” is one I like!!

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  10. Tanya says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    No, but my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is Shop Around the Corner and we watch It’s a Wonderful Life every year.
    Thanks, Chautona for all the books , have been enjoying them for years!!!!

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  11. Kendra Copeland Wadsworth says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    I’ve never seen Rear Window and I don’t think I’ve seen any Jimmy Stewart Movie

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  12. Andrea says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    I’ve never seen Rear Window…or at least not all of it; I think it was playing in the background in high school drama at some point. We definitely didn’t finish it and I didn’t really pay much attention. And the only jimmy stewart movie I have seen is It’s a Wonderful Life (that’s him, right?) I just didn’t grow up in an old movie watching family!

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  13. Kristen says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Yes I have seen Rear Window as well as many other Jimmy Stewart movies – I think Rear Window is my favorite although I think I have liked every movie of his I’ve seen!

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  14. Suz Ness says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    OH! I love every single book you’ve written so I am excited about this one!

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  15. Rebekah says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    I shared as well. And no. Never saw rear window.

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  16. Brenda Hayes says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    Thank you for great books. I know I can read your writings and not have to worry about reading ugliness. I also like your blog. I agree with so much of the stuff you write about. Jimmy Stewart – I absolutely love “A Wonderful Life”. It is one of the few movies I can watch again and again. I would love to win one of your books. I always pin your books. I do not Facebook or Twitter, so sorry can’t help you there.

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  17. Patti P. says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie would have to be The Glenn Miller story. He did such an incredible job in it.

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    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      “What I want to know is how she got Ed Healy to drive her to the station….”

      Reply
      • Patti says

        September 29, 2016 at 6:43 pm

        I know, me too!

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        • Chautona Havig says

          September 29, 2016 at 6:53 pm

          Oh, and his mom when the little brother/sister asked if Helen was his girlfriend: “Now we don’t ask that. WE just assume such things.” MMWWAAAHAHA

          Reply
  18. Lori D says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Tweeted! Shared! And of course I pre bought and got it delivered yesterday!!!! Thanks for writing!

    Reply
  19. Amy says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    I shared this post

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  20. Amy says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Never seen Rear Window. Don’t think I’ve seen any Jimmy Stewart movies. I know, gasp!

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  21. Sarah K says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Rear Window was the first suspense movie I was allowed to watch as a child. It scared me half to death–and I loved it. My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Unless it’s You Can’t Take It With You.

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  22. Michele Hayes says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    I shared the image on Pinterest.
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/201184308333721836/

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  23. Michele Hayes says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    I have seen Rear Window but my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is It’s a Wonderful Life.

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  24. Ava says

    September 29, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    I have never seen Rear Window.

    Last night, I closed out of a book was reading and went to my list of books on my device just before going to sleep…..saw Front Window (it was just after midnight)….and knew I would not be going to sleep anytime soon!

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  25. Bree Herron says

    September 29, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    I love Rear Window! A great classic to go back to.

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  26. Laurel Anderson says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    I have seen Rear Window several times-love it!
    I did all of the above things to qualify. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  27. Colleen says

    September 29, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    Favorite Jimmy Stewart movie would have to be “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

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  28. Melanie says

    September 29, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    Yes, most o c it, and of course It’s A Wonderful Life!!

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  29. Linda Richards says

    September 29, 2016 at 11:54 am

    No I haven’t seen Rear Window (unless it was years ago) and I’m afraid James Stewart isn’t one of my favourite actors
    PS I’m in Engalnd so not sure what time it is for you!!
    PPS love your books

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  30. Emma Filbrun says

    September 29, 2016 at 11:36 am

    I shared this post.

    Reply
  31. Emma Filbrun says

    September 29, 2016 at 11:31 am

    No, I’ve never watched any of his movies. We don’t watch very many movies as a family, and I really can hardly stand to take the time to sit and watch one.

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  32. Ronda says

    September 29, 2016 at 11:29 am

    I don’t think I have seen Rear Window, but the story is o familiar to me that I wonder if I did many years ago. It’s such a great setup that I’m excited about Front Window!

    I pinned the book cover on Pinterest.

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  33. Catherine Graham says

    September 29, 2016 at 11:28 am

    No I haven’t read Rear Window … But now I can understand why the name Front Window.

    Reply
  34. Joyce says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:46 am

    I have not seen either one, but I remember watching several Alfred Hitchcock TV specials years ago and they were scary. They made you curl up close to the one you love for protection. 😉

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  35. Lynn says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I love, love, love your writing style Chautona! I have not seen Rear Window. (I tend to avoid all things creepy, macabre or just plain scary!!) I have watched It’s a wonderful life.

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  36. Sarah Sarber says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I can’t wait to read Front Window with the Journal!!! This is a MUCH anticipated mystery 😉 😀 Rear Window was a great movie, and I’m excited to see what Chautona Havig has done in the book.

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  37. Joanna says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:27 am

    Haven’t watched either one…but I remember mom telling me about a horrifying (to her) Hitchcock movie about birds. And that she was always checking behind shower curtains after watching another one?! On a lighter note, when we were growing up my brother and I were always fans of “Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators…” a book series that seems to be out of print now. How sad. (sample link here:https://www.amazon.com/Alfred-Hitchcock-Investigators-Secret-Haunted/dp/0394928202/ref=sr_1_18?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1475169870&sr=1-18&keywords=Alfred+Hitchcock )

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  38. Janel Franklin says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:25 am

    I’ve never seen Rear Window. I’m really looking forward to Front Window because this is my favorite series so far, well maybe, because I have more than one favorite!

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  39. Sue Burkholder says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:19 am

    I have see Rear Window. It’s been so long since I’ve watched any Jimmy Stewart movie that I don’t remember them.

    Reply
  40. Kim says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Instagrammed, Facebooked, Pinned, and Tweeted….so fun!!!

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  41. Jessica W says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:56 am

    I have not seen Rear Window but I have to say It’s a Wonderful Life is probably my favorite Jimmy Stewart film. I am loving the book. Faye just cracks me up.

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  42. Jessica W says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:55 am

    I have not seen Rear Window but I would It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite Jimmy Stewart film. I’m loving the book, Faye just cracks me up.

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  43. Emma W says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:53 am

    To be honest I’ve never even heard of either of them!! Ahh! Perhaps I should check them out??

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  44. Audrey says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:52 am

    I saw the Christopher Reeve version. You know, the one he made as a quadriplegic. It was pretty exciting.

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    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      I didn’t know he did one! I’ll have to watch both!

      Reply
  45. Kim says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:50 am

    No, I haven’t seen Rear Window with Jimmy Stewart. 🙁 One of my favorite movies with him is “Little Shop Around the Corner” though.

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    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      I liked that one, but i prefer the storyline with Van Johnson and Judy Garland in “In the Good Old Summertime.” Mr. Oberkrugen!

      Reply
  46. Elaine says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:41 am

    I have never seen rear window or watched any Jimmy Stewart movies. I would love to win!

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  47. C. James says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Haven’t gotten a chance to read the Hatfield Series yet (I Do have them downloaded onto my Kindle Fire though) but other members of my family have. And I know that If they’re even HALF as good as Wynnwood, or the Agency Files, they’ll be awesome.

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  48. Joy Stewart says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:01 am

    I have never read Rear Window (will have to check that out!!)

    Favorite Jimmy Stewart movie… It’s a Wonderful Life! of course…

    Sure hope I win that Amazon gift card… Christmas is a coming!! and Amazon gets most of my business….

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  49. Michelle Kenworthy says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:29 am

    I have not seen Rear Window. I’m not even sure which movies Jimmy Stuart played in.I’m not a movie buff. I would much rather read a book! And I sure hope I win the gift card so I can buy books one through three! I have read them with primebut I don’t remember them enough! Thanks for writing such fun books!

    Reply
  50. Faith says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:27 am

    I am so excited that other readers can now get this book. As part of the launch team I have read it in advance & can highly recommend it!

    Reply
  51. Diane McGarry says

    September 29, 2016 at 8:19 am

    I have seen Rear Window, but my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie has to be “Its a Wonderful Life.”

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  52. Eileen says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:57 am

    I have seen Rear Window, but it’s been so long, I don’t remember it well. I love Jimmy Stewart! He was a great actor. I think he’s in Rope – another Hitchkock film. It’s incredibly interesting. The Shop Around the Corner is really great, but I don’t know if I have a favorite JS movie. He great in all of them!

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  53. Anastasia Bergren says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:56 am

    No, I have not seen Rear Window, but I like how you spinned it!

    Reply
  54. Emily G says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:55 am

    I’ve tweeted, liked your facebook page, pinned, and followed. 🙂

    Reply
  55. Emily G says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:54 am

    I’ve seen Rear Window, and my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie is It’s a Wonderful Life. Looking through these comments, I think I need to look for more Jimmy Stewart movies to watch!

    Reply
  56. Mari says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:34 am

    And i shared the cover ?

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  57. Ryoko says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Yes we have enjoyed Rear Window.
    My favorite is either Harvey or Mr Smith goes to Washington.

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  58. Mari says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:34 am

    I cannot WAIT to read this book! I have not seen Rear Window, but my favorite Jimmy Stewart would be The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. ?

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  59. Rebekah A. Morris says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:18 am

    I think my favorite Jimmy Stewart film is “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”

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  60. Joy says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:17 am

    Launch Day cheers to you!

    I think The Stratton Story is my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie, (but I haven’t seen very many) and I haven’t seen Rear Window.

    Reply
  61. Karry says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:14 am

    I have not seen Rear Window. I think the only Jimmy Stewart movie I’ve seen is It’s a Wonderful Life so that’s probably my favorite. 😉

    Reply
  62. Sylvia M. says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:11 am

    I pinned this on Pinterest and tweeted it on Twitter.

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  63. Sylvia M. says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:06 am

    Oh, yes! I’ve seen Rear Window several times. It’s not my favorite Jimmy Stewart more though. That’s got to be It’s a Wonderful Life. Second favorite is You Can’t Take It With You.

    nina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com

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  64. BillieJean Giles says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Re-Tweeted, shared on FB, pinned on Pinterest and following on Instagram 🙂

    Yes, but its been many moons ago, and “It’s a Wonderful Life”, of course 🙂 Watch it every year and sometimes in between.

    Thanks for all you do!

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  65. Marylin Furumasu says

    September 29, 2016 at 7:00 am

    My favorite Jimmy Stewart movie has to be, It’s a Wonderful Life.
    I think I’ve seen bits of Rear Window, but it’s been awhile.

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  66. Julie says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:55 am

    loved your story about your last name! thanks for keeping me supplied with great books to read 🙂

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  67. Sharon says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:52 am

    So looking forward to reading this book.

    Reply
  68. Dacia says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:40 am

    I also shared this giveaways image, the launch day fun image and tweeted. I’m heading to Pinterest to share some stuff there, too! Doing my part to help you get enough shares to double this giveaway. ; ). Or buy more fizzy drinks so you can write more or something (I can’t remember if it’s Coke or Diet Coke! Sorry).

    Reply
  69. Linda V. says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:38 am

    I love all your books! Looking forward to reading this one too.

    Reply
  70. Courtney says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:36 am

    I haven’t seen Rear Window but I know the general story.

    Thanks for a good laugh this morning over your last name. And I’m thrilled to know I’ve been pronouncing it correctly!

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  71. Carisa Stahl says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:33 am

    I have never seen Rear Window. I LOVE It’s A Wonderful Life! Anything with Jimmy Stewart is GOOD.

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  72. Marrion says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:27 am

    Never seen either.

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  73. Amelia says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:24 am

    “It’s A Wonderful Life” is the only Jimmy Stewart movie I’ve seen. I shared everything on Pinterest.

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  74. Dacia says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:23 am

    It’s a Wonderful Life is my favorite Jimmy Stewart movie, but I’ve enjoyed every film of his I’ve seen, including Rear Window. =)

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    • Dacia says

      September 29, 2016 at 6:52 am

      These comments made me go check out what Jimmy Stewart movies are on Netflix: The Greatest Show (a circus movie!), and Call Northside 777 are the only Jimmy Stewart movies there.
      Sadly the only JS movie on Prime is called What Were They Thinking, and is 3 short educational Air Force films, featuring Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Stewart. I’m intrigued by the reviews so I’ll probably watch that today with the children as part of our school. =)

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  75. Barbara Eward says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:11 am

    Yes I have seen the movie.

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  76. Emily H says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:10 am

    I pinned the cover , me, not my husband who is the picture . I think it’s Jimmy Strewart in the movie about the shop in Prague at Christmas , he is writing letters to the girl he works with

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  77. D Stevens says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:10 am

    I have watched Rear Window but many years ago.. I liked The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Jimmy and John Wayne 🙂

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  78. PS says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:08 am

    Rear Window and Vertigo are probably my favorite Hitchcock movies and Jimmy Stewart is my all-time favorite actor. It is so hard to pick a favorite movie. Harvey was particularly good – Stewart was brilliant in that. Other amazing performances include Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and The Glenn Miller Story. Philadelphia Story and It’s A Wonderful Life are great all-round movies. Then, put a pair of cowboy boots on him and give him a horse … well, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence has to be my favorite of that genre. Essentially, if Jimmy Stewart is in it, I will happily watch it!

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    • PS says

      September 29, 2016 at 6:11 am

      These comments are making me sad. I hope this book inspires everyone to see Rear Window. It is truly a movie masterpiece.

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      • Chautona Havig says

        September 29, 2016 at 6:29 am

        Right? I’m celebrating today by watching it! Mine is nothing like it, but a certain element did make me think of it.

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  79. Emily H says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:08 am

    I have not seen the movie or the remake ?.

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  80. Nora says

    September 29, 2016 at 6:07 am

    I’ve not seen any Hitchcock movies, and it’s been so long since I could sit down and enjoy a good old movie without being interrupted by the kids that I don’t even remember which ones I loved. Thanks for reminding to go looking for them again.

    I shared your link on FB.

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  81. Terri Morrison says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:56 am

    No, I’ve never seen Rear Window. Yes, I have a favorite Jimmy Stewart movie. “It’s a Wonderful Life”

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  82. Angela Martin says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:54 am

    I think one of my favorites is Philadelphia Story. And Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. (I think he needs to go again!) And of course, It’s a Wonderful Life…

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  83. Stacy says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:51 am

    I haven’t seen Rear Window. I’ll have to add it to the list.

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  84. Diane Bowman says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:48 am

    I have seen Rear Window but it’s been more than a decade. It’s a wonderful life is a definite in the Christmas favorites but Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is one our family has enjoyed multiple times. Looking forward to reading Front Window- bought it this morning. Thank you also for the episodes of the Vintage Wren!!

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  85. Lena Stumper says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:40 am

    Thanks for great books!

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  86. Jen Jaquay says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:39 am

    I haven’t seen the movie. Mostly I avoid mystery/suspense, but these are the exception!

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  87. Amber says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:28 am

    No to both questions. As a bonus I don’t know who the person is and I have never heard the title of the movie!

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  88. Carol Reynolds says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:27 am

    yes, I have seen Rear Window. Many years ago I served lunch to Jimmy, Gloria, and the twin girls. The only thing he said was will you please pass the salt.

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    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 6:33 am

      My father recounts Mr. Stewart telling the story about picking his wife up at the hospital. While a nurse wheeled Mrs. Stewart out, he raced to get their car. She and the nurse sat out for ages. The nurse asked if something might be wrong. Mrs. Stewart said, “Oh, no. He’s probably gone home and is walking around the house trying to remember what he’s supposed to be doing. As soon as he remembers, he’ll be back. LOL

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  89. Mary says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:20 am

    I’ve never seen it but now I want to!

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  90. Mary Welch says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:14 am

    I haven’t seen “Rear Window” but I may have to now! 🙂

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  91. Tina at Mommynificent says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:12 am

    Happy Release Day! It’s such a good book. Well done!
    Tina

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    • Tina at Mommynificent says

      September 29, 2016 at 5:12 am

      Oh, and I did all the things – shared on Pinterest, tweeted, facebook, left a review on Amazon… Hope some of it helps!

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  92. Lucinda says

    September 29, 2016 at 5:00 am

    No to Rear Window….and if I could think of the name of the western, I would add that here, otherwise I’ll have to say “It’s a Wonderful Life”
    Also I shared the image above on my FB wall.

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  93. Talva Keith says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:58 am

    I live all Jimmy Stewart movies but, It’s a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith goes to Washington are my favorite.

    I did “like” your Facebook page.

    I do LOVE your books!!

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    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 5:08 am

      Oh, yes. Mr. Smith. I LOVED that one. I want a Mr. Smith right now. I think the US could use one.

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  94. Michelle says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:50 am

    No on Rear Window.
    Jimmy Stewart…Its a Wonderful Life! ?

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  95. Sheila says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:47 am

    I have not seen “Rear window” but I love “It’s a wonderful life”my all time favorite. I pinned everything.

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  96. Stacy says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:31 am

    I also shared the picture on Twitter. Thanks!

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  97. Stacy says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:30 am

    I have not seen the movie rear window and it’s a wonderful life would be my favorite jimmy Stewart movie.

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    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 4:39 am

      I suspected that would be the clear winner.

      Reply
  98. Denise K. says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:24 am

    I love It’s a Wonderful Life and Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation.

    Reply
  99. Heather says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:21 am

    I pinned the cover! Love this series!

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  100. Connie says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:19 am

    It’s a wonderful life.

    Reply
  101. Alyssa Horton says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:16 am

    Also I tweeted, Facebook shared, pinned! I think I did it right. Already follow on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

    No haven’t seen Rear Window and It’s A Wonderful Life is my favorite. Watch it every year on Christmas with my family.

    Reply
  102. Heather says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:15 am

    Nope…I’m a time period film kinda girl, myself. Watched one Hitchcock film and called myself done!

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 4:17 am

      I don’t actually think Hitchcock was the genius people say he was. I think he was just really good at picking actors. I LOVED North by Northwest

      Reply
      • Heather says

        September 29, 2016 at 4:27 am

        Just because your movie mentions haven’t steered me wrong yet, perhaps I’ll give that one a shot! ?

        Reply
      • Angela Martin says

        September 29, 2016 at 6:40 am

        Me too! I actually double-checked the actors before posting, which is really embarrassing because I’ll watch just about anything with Cary Grant!

        Reply
  103. Shieleen says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:15 am

    Yes, I’ve seen Rear Window – it was good. Choosing a favourite Jimmy Stewart movie is tough, since he had so many good ones. Harvey and The Shop Around the Corner are probably two I liked the most. Thanks for the chance. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 4:18 am

      No Highway in the Sky is my fave.

      Reply
  104. Joanne says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:10 am

    I haven’t seen rear window. But I watch It’s a Wonderful Life every year! Its just not Christmas without it!

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 4:18 am

      It’s one of my favorites!

      Reply
  105. Alyssa Horton says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:08 am

    My brain is fried tonight or maybe I’m just not understanding but you said to comment to get into the drawing. So I am commenting but I’m not sure what to say other than I love all of your books. I could go on for hours but my favorite seems to change every time I read a new book of yours. Willow is still a wish to be. At least a simpler life anyway.

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      September 29, 2016 at 4:20 am

      I’m glad you like them. That’s always nice to hear!

      Reply
  106. Joanne says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:08 am

    I can’t wait to read this one! Love your books!

    Reply
  107. Rebekah D says

    September 29, 2016 at 4:01 am

    I agree that this might be the best of the series. And I love Alexa.

    Reply
  108. Melissa W says

    September 29, 2016 at 3:17 am

    I shared on pinterest.

    Reply
  109. Melissa says

    September 29, 2016 at 3:14 am

    No I haven’t seen Rear Window.

    Reply

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Pepper stood up. “How dare you.” She could spit fire at him right now. She’d loved and supported Victory since the day she was born. “You know nothing about me.”

“What’s this?”

Pepper whirled around at that voice. Heart. Breaking. She loved that gruff, commanding voice more than anything else in the world.

He wore a look a lot like Aiden’s. Blank, which she knew—or hoped—had to do with protecting his heart because he still cared for her. Except he probably hated her.

Donaldson sat back in his chair. “Allen.”

Former police officer Allen Frees had both hands on the wheels of his chair. He wore a fire department uniform of slacks and a white shirt. Emblems. A badge. His life of service hadn’t ended when he landed in that chair after a building blew up over his head.

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He always knew she was the one.

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