A few months ago, I asked my readers to choose one series they would like to see more stories about some of the secondary characters.
Overwhelmingly, the response was for historical stories in my fictional town of Holiday, Oregon.
So, I've been busy working on a trilogy of sweet and wholesome western novellas called Holiday Dreams.
The books will release every Thursday beginning March 21!
DREAMS OF LOVE
Weathered from too many years of apprehending outlaws,
Marshal Dillon Durant is resigned to a life of solitude. The small community of
Holiday, Oregon, offers the opportunity for him to build lasting friendships
while discovering a sense of belonging. Then he encounters an exasperatingly
beautiful woman attempting to break into the local school, leaving him to
contemplate the possibility of a new chapter in his life.
Desperate to escape the arranged marriage her father is
attempting to foist upon her, Zara Wynn accepts a job as a schoolteacher in
Holiday. Intent on a fresh start, she doesn’t want anyone to discover she’s a
runaway bride. But concealing her past proves difficult, especially when the
astute and handsome Marshal Durant captures her heart.
When her father and fiancé find her, will Zara be forced to
abandon her dreams of love? Or will Dillon make them come true?
Release Date: March 28
John Ryan is committed to his role as pastor in the quaint
town of Holiday, Oregon. He values each member of his congregation, and aims to
lead by example. However, his resolve is tested when a free-spirited woman arrives
in town. John struggles with his growing attraction to her, determined to keep
it from distracting him from his calling.
Following a devastating tragedy that leaves her isolated and
shattered, Keeva Holt is eager for a new beginning. In need of consolation and
clarity, she decides to seek refuge with her brother in Holiday. As she
navigates through her grief and attempts to find direction for her future,
Keeva’s vibrant spirit and exuberance challenge those around her, including the
reserved Pastor Ryan. While logic tells her that John is beyond her reach, her
heart urges her to pursue her dreams and embrace the possibilities of tomorrow.
Will John and Keeva learn to lean into their faith and let
go of their fears?
Release Date: April 4
A loner for most of his life, Rowan Reed wants nothing more
than to be left alone. He buys a run-down farm near Holiday, Oregon, intending
to turn it into a successful ranch through hard work and determination. When a
nosy, albeit beautiful, woman shows up on his doorstep, the instant attraction
he feels to her sets off nearly as many warning bells as her barrage of probing
questions.
Private detective Rhetta Wallace always unearths the truth. Involved
in a lengthy investigation into a man suspected of killing a politician's son,
her pursuit leads her to the town of Holiday. Accompanied by her adopted son,
Rhetta finds herself squaring off against the grumpy, growling rancher she believes
is the suspect. Whether or not Rowan admits his true identity, Rhetta is sure of
two things: his innocence of the crime, and the deep affection he awakens in
her heart.
Will their dreams for courage help them release the past and
embrace a future together?
When Shanna isn’t dreaming up unforgettable characters, twisting plots, or covertly seeking dark, decadent chocolate, she hangs out with her beloved husband, Captain Cavedweller.
Shanna is a member of Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, and Romance Writers of America.
