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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater

What Terrible Things Happen When Old Ghosts Meet Modern Skeptics?

What do you do when a local theater is in danger of falling into disrepair?  Put it in a book. Add some ghosts (okay, so they were already in local lore), split time a bit, and The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater is born as only Jaime Jo Wright can birth a book.  And right there, folks... I think I'll Continue Reading

How This Author Explores Racism and Shows Us New Hope!

It's always a beautiful day when I get to chat with Tracie Peterson, and with her new book, Knowing You coming out, I was excited to learn more about the story within the story. Listen in to see why the hard topics explored still offer so much hope for today. Note: links may be affiliate Continue Reading

No Matter How Far Williams

What’s Better Than the Heroine Rescuing the Hero?

It's always a lot of fun to chat with Sara Beth Williams, so I was glad to have a bit of time with her to learn about her new book, No Matter How Far.  Part of the Trinity Lakes Series, this book promises to be a lot of fun. Listen in to see why. Note: links may be affiliate links that Continue Reading

katie powner

What Do a Pig, a Garbage Collector, and an Elderly Woman Have in Common?

I've been told for a couple of years now that I'd love Katie Powner's books, so I've bought a couple, but now it's time to read them, and I think her most recent release, The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass might just be the perfect choice for me. Listen in and see why! Note: links may be Continue Reading

Nothing Says a Great Read Like Spies, Intrigue, and Romance… Right?

When you get a chance to chat with an author who has written one of your all-time favorite characters, things can get interesting, but let me tell you.  Learning about her new series and especially her newest release, A Beautiful Disguise, was even more exciting. I can't wait to read this book Continue Reading

Against the wind by Amanda Cabot

Why I Think This Prickly Character Will Be My Favorite in the Series

Chatting with Amanda Cabot is always fun, but I really loved getting to hear more about Against the Wind, the second book in the Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing series. Listen in to learn why I've been waiting for this book!  So excited! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with Continue Reading

Jaimie Engle

This Book Isn’t Just a Great Romance. It’s Also a Heartwarming Movie!

There's nothing like chatting with an author who immerses herself in her writing in a way you totally get.  Jaimie Engle isn't just a fabulous romance writer, she's also a screenwriter who has a movie that follows the same storyline as the book we're chatting about today.  Listen in as we learn all Continue Reading

Rebekah Millet

Is There Anything More Delightful Than a Second-Chance Romance?

Some days you start an interview and know from the first hello that you've made a new friend. Chatting with Rebekah (not Rachel) Millet about her debut novel, Julia Monroe Begins Again, was just one of those wonderful days.  When you mix a fun woman, hair dye, and a crazy podcaster, things get... Continue Reading

Chris Fabry

How Can You Love Well When You’re Dealing with Unreliable People?

Sometimes a book grabs your heartstrings and hangs on for dear life, and Saving Grayson by Chris Fabry is definitely one of those books.  I LOVED this story so much and it's definitely in my top five of the year. EEEP!  Listen in and why I love it so much. Note: links may be affiliate links Continue Reading

Shadows at Dusk Goddard

Would You Only Help Someone if They Promised to Help You, Too?

If you're ready for the next book in the Missing in Alaska series by Elizabeth Goddard, never fear! Shadows at Dusk releases on October 17, 2023, and Elizabeth came to chat about this book and what to expect from it.  Listen in while we learn about bush pilots and life in southeastern Continue Reading

Karen Witemeyer

Sometimes All a Girl Needs Is a True Change of Heart

Nothing says fairy tale like a sweet western romance by an author like Karen Witemeyer... unless it's a fairytale retelling set in Texas in the late 19th century, right?  Fairest of Heart takes the familiar "Snow White" and turns it on its head with retired cowboys, a self-absorbed actress, a Texas Continue Reading

Sarah Monzon

How Does an Intense Christmas Competition Lead to Love?

Finally getting a chance to chat with Sarah Monzon was a total delight, and learning all about her latest release, All's Fair in Love and Christmas was equally awesome.  My copy is here and waiting for me to dive into the battle of the celebrations!  EEEP! Listen in to see what that even Continue Reading

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Yeah. It's a thing. Which is weird because I rarel Yeah. It's a thing. Which is weird because I rarely call a book by its title.  Past Forward is "Willow." Ready or Not (and the rest) are all "Aggie" (I add 1, 2, 3, 4 etc). None So Blind is "Ella."
The New Cheltenham books are all whatever word changes that year.  So I'll talk about "Stars" or "Ghosts" or "Bells." But if I don't have a title I could put on the cover of the book (even if it changes--rarely but it happens--) I can't even write the first sentence.  It's dericulous.  Um... Ridiculous. Same smell.
Grammar wise, I'd say it's my stupid habit of not bothering to add question marks at the ends of questions.  My poor editors.  I THINK it's because I get interrupted in the middle of the sentence, come back, and forget it was supposed to be a question.  Dont' quote (or question) me on that, though.
If you have a question you want me to answer, leave it in the comments OR... zip me an email at chautona@chautona.com.  I'll try to work them in (and will probably combine those that are really similar.
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Reposted from @janelleleonard.author It's time for Reposted from @janelleleonard.author It's time for another WhiteCrown cover reveal!!! The Promise of a Princess, the third and final book in the Royals of Andelar series by Joy Crain, releases November 2026 and is available for preorder now. 
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Princess Genevieve’s life seems like a dream. She has a loving family, a devoted fiancé, and a future set in stone. But beneath the perfection lies a secret she has guarded for years, one that could shatter everything if it were ever revealed. When an ancient doctrine resurfaces and threatens the very foundation of the monarchy, Genevieve is forced to face a choice that will cost her more than she ever imagined.

DePeaux men love for life. They only ever give their heart away once. Julian knows his father’s oft-quoted words to be true, because his heart belongs to a woman too. A woman who long ago stole his heart, captured beneath the oak tree as they painted and grew up together. But he can never have her. Because another man’s ring lies on her finger.

With time running out and the truth impossible to ignore, Genevieve and Julian are drawn together in ways that challenge everything they have ever believed. In a world bound by tradition and expectation, they must decide if love is worth the risk of losing their future, their duty, and each other.

Preorder your copy today!

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Love flawed characters, redemption, and free books Love flawed characters, redemption, and free books? Well... gotcha covered. Through June 18th, anyway. OR, read Not a Word "free" on Kindle Unlimited anytime (but now's a great time. Just sayin'). One of my favorite books, I LOVED this story so much.
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First time in my life I can say that I'm excited f First time in my life I can say that I'm excited for McDonald's. 
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I have a theory and would love to test it. If you' I have a theory and would love to test it. If you'd be willing to help, I'd so appreciate it. So... Which of my characters (you can do more than one if you like, I'm just trying to get a feel for things) is your favorite... and why?
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Reposted from @catheswanson Charlea Evans thought Reposted from @catheswanson Charlea Evans thought she had finally put her unconventional past behind her.

Now a widow with a college-age daughter and a promising new career within reach, she's worked hard to build a respectable life far removed from Serenity Hill—the quirky former commune where her free-spirited mother still lives. But when a devastating house fire destroys her home and everything she owns, Charlea finds herself with nowhere else to turn.

Reluctantly, she returns to the farm she thought she'd escaped forever, trading independence for her childhood bedroom, milking goats, tending chickens, and counting the days until she can afford a place of her own. Then an accident lands her mother in the hospital, leaving Charlea responsible for managing the property and overseeing an ambitious new venture.
Her mother and daughter have plans of their own. Big plans. Plans to transform Serenity Hill into a seasonal market and destination for workshops, events, and community gatherings. Helping bring the vision to life is Drew Wallace—the man who stole her heart on a single unforgettable date fifteen years ago.

As she works to keep the project moving forward, Charlea finds herself confronting old hurts, long-held assumptions, and the family history she's spent years trying to leave behind. With old dreams awakening and new possibilities taking root, she begins to wonder if Serenity Hill holds the answers she's been searching for. She must decide whether she's willing to risk her heart again—and whether the future she carefully planned can compete with the one God may have been preparing for her all along.

Coming home is the last thing Charlea wants—but it may be the beginning of everything she's been searching for.

Something New is the first book in the Serenity Hill series.
Having a great time at out writing retreat. My Ju Having a great time at out writing retreat.  My June bingo board had "write outside" on it, sooo... another spot filled.
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