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Coming April 2015:
Book 6 in the Smoky Mountain Matches series... From Boss To Bridegroom RT magazine gives it 4 stars! "From the humor-filled misunderstanding opener, Kirst's latest is laced with witty banter and good character growth. This is a faith-filled and top-notch series that just keeps getting better!" Falling for the boss... Being tied up and delivered to the sheriff was not how Nicole O'Malley expected to meet her new boss. Quinn Darling had the audacity to mistake her for a burglar! Now she's counting the days until she can leave small-town life behind to open her own boutique. But as long as she's helping two runaways escape their vindictive stepdad, she can't leave town. Quinn's determined to triumph in his first business venture without the support of his wealthy family. He can't succeed without assistant Nicole, a beauty as prickly as she is captivating. As Quinn adjusts to the tight-knit community, he's soon set on another goal: breaking through Nicole's reserve to capture the love hidden in her heart. October 2014
Romantic Times gives it 4 stars!n Smoky Mountain Matches #5 An inconvenient wedding Wherever Caleb O'Malley goes, trouble follows, and trouble is the last thing Rebecca Thurston needs. But when Caleb appears—gravely wounded—at Rebecca's Smoky Mountain cabin, she can't turn him away. His life depends on her kindness, but she never anticipated it would lead to an unwanted proposal. Caleb never forgave himself for the accident that ended Rebecca's engagement and destroyed her life. He doesn't want to hurt her again. But after a week recuperating at her cabin, there is only one way for Caleb to protect both their reputations from scandal. Neither of them wants to tie the knot, but as Rebecca and Caleb spend time together, will they find there's more to their marriage than convenience? Smoky Mountain Matches: Dreams of home and family come true in the Smoky Mountains |
May 2014
Romantic Times gives it 4 stars! "This is a great addition to the Bridegroom Brothers series," writes Susan Mobley.
The Horseman's Frontier Family is book two in the continuity series Bridegroom Brothers about three brothers who find love amid the Oklahoma land rush. Book one, Laurie Kingery's The Preacher's Bride Claim, releases April 2014. Book three, Allie Pleiter's The Lawman's Oklahoma Sweetheart, releases June 2014.
The Cowboy Meets His Match
Everything Gideon Thornton has worked for is in jeopardy, all because of one stubborn woman. Evelyn Montgomery insists that Gideon's new claim from the Oklahoma Land Rush legally belongs to her. Both refuse to budge—even when the law says that until their dispute is settled, they must share the land.
Their family feud has taught Evelyn that Thorntons can't be trusted. Yet day by day Gideon's thoughtfulness to Evelyn, and especially to her young son, shows the real truth. A truth that may mean the end of her claim…and the start of a future big enough to encompass both their dreams.
Bridegroom Brothers: True love awaits three siblings in the Oklahoma Land Rush
Romantic Times gives it 4 stars! "This is a great addition to the Bridegroom Brothers series," writes Susan Mobley.
The Horseman's Frontier Family is book two in the continuity series Bridegroom Brothers about three brothers who find love amid the Oklahoma land rush. Book one, Laurie Kingery's The Preacher's Bride Claim, releases April 2014. Book three, Allie Pleiter's The Lawman's Oklahoma Sweetheart, releases June 2014.
The Cowboy Meets His Match
Everything Gideon Thornton has worked for is in jeopardy, all because of one stubborn woman. Evelyn Montgomery insists that Gideon's new claim from the Oklahoma Land Rush legally belongs to her. Both refuse to budge—even when the law says that until their dispute is settled, they must share the land.
Their family feud has taught Evelyn that Thorntons can't be trusted. Yet day by day Gideon's thoughtfulness to Evelyn, and especially to her young son, shows the real truth. A truth that may mean the end of her claim…and the start of a future big enough to encompass both their dreams.
Bridegroom Brothers: True love awaits three siblings in the Oklahoma Land Rush
Romantic Times gives it 4.5 stars!
"This addition to Kirst’s Smoky Mountain Matches series has a hero and heroine who play off each other well. The development of all the characters, including a good supporting cast, makes for a fine story," writes Susan Mobley.
November 2013
Smoky Mountain Matches #4
Wanted: A Husband
Sophie Tanner gave up hoping for Nathan O'Malley's
approval—and love—long ago. Getting married is the only way to protect her younger brother and keep her family's Smoky Mountain farm. As much as she'd like Nathan to be the groom,
he can't seem to get past their friendship…or their differences.
Since they were children, Nathan has known Sophie was too impulsive, too headstrong. She's forever rushing into situations without thinking them through, like this scheme to snare a husband in under a month. Nathan always thought
he'd fall in love with someone like himself—sensible, cautious,
levelheaded. Sophie is his polar opposite. So why can't he picture anyone else at his side?
"This addition to Kirst’s Smoky Mountain Matches series has a hero and heroine who play off each other well. The development of all the characters, including a good supporting cast, makes for a fine story," writes Susan Mobley.
November 2013
Smoky Mountain Matches #4
Wanted: A Husband
Sophie Tanner gave up hoping for Nathan O'Malley's
approval—and love—long ago. Getting married is the only way to protect her younger brother and keep her family's Smoky Mountain farm. As much as she'd like Nathan to be the groom,
he can't seem to get past their friendship…or their differences.
Since they were children, Nathan has known Sophie was too impulsive, too headstrong. She's forever rushing into situations without thinking them through, like this scheme to snare a husband in under a month. Nathan always thought
he'd fall in love with someone like himself—sensible, cautious,
levelheaded. Sophie is his polar opposite. So why can't he picture anyone else at his side?
HIS MOUNTAIN MISS RECEIVES
4.5 STARS AND TOP PICK FROM ROMANTIC TIMES!
"Third in Kirst’s Smoky Mountain Matches series, this is a tender, emotional story of lost opportunities and forgiveness. With complex characters and a vivid setting, it is a wonderful tale,” writes Susan Mobley.
*Nominated for Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Book of the Year Award 2013
April 2013
HIS MOUNTAIN MISS
SMOKY MOUNTAIN MATCHES # 3
A Battle of Wills
New Orleans aristocrat Lucian Beaumont wants only to sell his estranged
grandfather's property and escape the backwoods of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. But a stipulation in the will brings him head-to-head with a local beauty. Megan
O'Malley and the town must have access to the house. For the first time in his
life the commanding Lucian finds himself at an impasse.
Clearly the worldly gentleman doesn't fit in Megan's quaint Smoky Mountain
town. But as she glimpses the man beneath the hardened veneer, she believes
Lucian is here for a purpose. To heal his soul. And maybe, with Megan's help,
to heal his heart.
4.5 STARS AND TOP PICK FROM ROMANTIC TIMES!
"Third in Kirst’s Smoky Mountain Matches series, this is a tender, emotional story of lost opportunities and forgiveness. With complex characters and a vivid setting, it is a wonderful tale,” writes Susan Mobley.
*Nominated for Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Book of the Year Award 2013
April 2013
HIS MOUNTAIN MISS
SMOKY MOUNTAIN MATCHES # 3
A Battle of Wills
New Orleans aristocrat Lucian Beaumont wants only to sell his estranged
grandfather's property and escape the backwoods of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. But a stipulation in the will brings him head-to-head with a local beauty. Megan
O'Malley and the town must have access to the house. For the first time in his
life the commanding Lucian finds himself at an impasse.
Clearly the worldly gentleman doesn't fit in Megan's quaint Smoky Mountain
town. But as she glimpses the man beneath the hardened veneer, she believes
Lucian is here for a purpose. To heal his soul. And maybe, with Megan's help,
to heal his heart.
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The Bridal Swap receives 4 stars from Romantic Times!
"This story creates a great sense of place with a bit of suspense," writes Susan Mobley. The Bridal Swap, March 2012 Smoky Mountain Matches #2 Here Comes the…Bride? The heiress Josh O’Malley has courted by mail is on her way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to become his wife. His dreams are coming true, and together, they’ll create the family he’s always wanted. But when the stagecoach arrives, it’s not his intended who exits, but her sister, Kate! She came to end her sister’s engagement, but with her duty completed, Kate Morgan is in no hurry to leave. She can’t help but like the beautiful mountain town…and her sister’s would-be groom. If only Josh would realize that his dream can still come true—and love can be found where least expected. Smoky Mountain Matches: Dreams of home and family come true in the Smoky Mountains |
The Reluctant Outlaw receives 4 stars from Romantic Times! "Kirst's debut knocks it out of the park. It's a gem
of a story with a thrilling romance," writes
reviewer Patsy Glans.
The Reluctant Outlaw September 2011
Smoky Mountain Matches #1
A Kidnapper—and a Gentleman?
The ruthless criminal who took Juliana O’Malley hostage was a thief and an outlaw—or so she thinks. But on a perilous journey through the Smoky Mountains, he becomes her unlikely protector. And when he pledges to return her home safely, she somehow finds herself believing him.
Evan Harrison has risked everything to find the men who killed his brother. Saving spirited, strong-willed Juliana could blow his cover with a deadly gang. Yet her courage and unwavering faith make him dream of the home and family he thought he could never have. And suddenly, that future is incomplete—without Juliana in it.
Smoky Mountain Matches: Dreams of home and family come true in the Smoky Mountains
of a story with a thrilling romance," writes
reviewer Patsy Glans.
The Reluctant Outlaw September 2011
Smoky Mountain Matches #1
A Kidnapper—and a Gentleman?
The ruthless criminal who took Juliana O’Malley hostage was a thief and an outlaw—or so she thinks. But on a perilous journey through the Smoky Mountains, he becomes her unlikely protector. And when he pledges to return her home safely, she somehow finds herself believing him.
Evan Harrison has risked everything to find the men who killed his brother. Saving spirited, strong-willed Juliana could blow his cover with a deadly gang. Yet her courage and unwavering faith make him dream of the home and family he thought he could never have. And suddenly, that future is incomplete—without Juliana in it.
Smoky Mountain Matches: Dreams of home and family come true in the Smoky Mountains
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The Gift of Family-two Christmas novellas. Romantic Times gives it 4 stars! "These heartfelt Christmas tales feature gallant heroes who consider themselves unworthy of love but are healed by the selfless love of the heroines," writes Susan Mobley. |
October 2012
Merry Christmas, Cowboy by Linda Ford
A wild snowstorm strands Colt Johnson in Eden Valley, where the storekeeper's
daughter exudes welcome warmth. She's even offered to give the two orphans in
his charge a Christmas to remember. An outcast, Colt doesn't dare hope for
more-even though Becca's love would be a Christmas wish come true.
Smoky Mountain Christmas by Karen Kirst
Cole Prescott's Gatlinburg visit will be just long enough to free his wife
from their mistake of a marriage. Then he meets the daughter he hadn't known he
had. Little Abby needs a father, especially at Christmastime. And all Cole wants
is a chance to make a life with Rachel and Abby at last....
Merry Christmas, Cowboy by Linda Ford
A wild snowstorm strands Colt Johnson in Eden Valley, where the storekeeper's
daughter exudes welcome warmth. She's even offered to give the two orphans in
his charge a Christmas to remember. An outcast, Colt doesn't dare hope for
more-even though Becca's love would be a Christmas wish come true.
Smoky Mountain Christmas by Karen Kirst
Cole Prescott's Gatlinburg visit will be just long enough to free his wife
from their mistake of a marriage. Then he meets the daughter he hadn't known he
had. Little Abby needs a father, especially at Christmastime. And all Cole wants
is a chance to make a life with Rachel and Abby at last....
