A Chat with Author Diana Lesire Brandmeyer

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Hello from Davalynn Spencer in sunny Colorado. On a clear winter’s day, I can see almost all the way east to Illinois where today’s featured author, Diana Lesire Brandmeyer lives. Okay, maybe not all that way, but I know she’s out there writing her “stories from the heartland.” Welcome, Diana, and give us the back-cover copy for your book, From a Distance. He wants independence. She longs for safety. Will they find a way to be together for good? Shanna Becket’s first assignment makes a stop at her hometown bringing her dangerously close to meeting her abusive stepfather. What she…

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NEW RELEASE: OCTOBER 2015 – THE TWELVE BRIDES OF CHRISTMAS

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From The Snowbound Bride by Davalynn Spencer in Barbour’s historical romance novella collection, The 12 Brides of Christmas – On the run from a heartless uncle, Arabella Taube hides in Nate Horne’s farm wagon just as a harsh winter storm sweeps into Colorado. Snowbound with strangers in the heart of winter, Ara is more at home than she ever was with her own family. And despite her mysterious background, Nate’s mother thinks she is the answer to a long-ago prayer and the hope for his future.

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Tips from the Pros: Diana Lesire Brandmeyer

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published author Diana Brandmeyer, who has been published in nonfiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and children’s books! How’s that for multi-dimensional? Better than that, Diana blesses us all with her delightful humor and generous heart.

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A Bride’s Dilemma In Friendship Tennessee – A New Release

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 A Bride’s Dilemma in Friendship, Tennessee by Diana Brandmeyer Heaven’s Stolen His Heart  After witnessing the ravages of the Civil War, Travis Logan vowed to give up doctoring. But when fellow steamboat passenger Caleb Wharton collapses at his feet, Travis knows he must lend his aid. As the old man lies dying, he makes Travis promise to take care of his land and find Heaven. Travis can’t help but wonder what Heaven has to do with a real place, so he heads to Caleb’s farm to fulfill his promise. Weeks of facing marauders and caring for her father’s home have…

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CAN Book Review by Diana Brandmeyer: Finally a Bride by Vickie McDonough

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Finally a Bride by Vickie McDonough  Finally it’s here! Jack’s story is a hoot. McDonough let her grow up but she kept her rascally personality intact. Even jailbird Carly is back—her story though small was important to me from the other books and I’m glad to know what happens with her. Butch, Jack’s nemesis turns up in an unexpected way as well. This is the last book in the Boarding House Brides series (you don’t need the others first but you’ll be missing some good reading if you don’t get them!) and it’s sad to let the characters go. McDonough…

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CAN Book Review by Diana Brandmeyer: Second Chance Brides by Vickie McDonough

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Second Chance Brides by Vickie McDonough is the second book in the Texas Boardinghouse Brides series.  This book is one of McDonough’s best ever.  The cover on the book pulls you into the story. The cover artist caught the essence of the characters, Shannon O’Neil and Mark Corbett translating them into real people for me.  Shannon and Leah Bennett were caught in the Corbett brother’s scheme to find a wife for their cousin. (The Anonymous Bride Book 1) Both have reasons for not returning to where they came from. Shannon is an Irish immigrant and now she’s alone in Lookout,…

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CAN Book Review by Diana Brandmeyer: Deadly Exposure by Cara Putman

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T.V. news Reporter, Dani Richards moves to Lincoln, Nebraska to care for her Aunt Jayne who has Alzheimer's. Taking her aunt to see Cats, Dani prays she won't see Caleb Jamison, the man who stole her sixteen-year-old heart. Not only does she see him, she has to work with him when she discovers a dead body at the theater. Caleb is on the police force and is assigned to keep Dani safe, but can he protect her heart from him? Deadly Exposure is a page turner. It was a delight to read a suspense novel that doesn't go into grisly…

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CAN Book Review by Diana Brandmeyer: Touching the Clouds by Bonnie Leon

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When Touching the Clouds arrived in the mail I wasn't sure if the author could pull off a book with such an independent heroine during the depression. Well, Leon did it.  Kate Evans calls off her marriage and heads to Alaska in her small plane to be a bush pilot. She leaves Washington State and its heartaches behind, hoping to support herself in the rough Alaskan terrain. She runs into major problems, from unpredictable weather to judgment from other male pilots. She's not the only one hiding in Alaska. So is Paul Anderson. He has his own memories that he…

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