Books

Coming Soon

MAIL ORDER COWBOY
Mid-November 2010
Love Inspired Historicals
The opening book of the "Simpson Creek Brides" series

THE DOCTOR TAKES A WIFE
mid-January 2011
Love Inspired Historicals
The "Simpson Creek Brides" series

THE SHERIFF'S SWEETHEART
mid-April 2011
Love Inspired Historicals
The "Simpson Creek Brides" series

THE OUTLAW'S LADY
Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historicals
mid-August 2009

Rebellious rancher's daughter Tess Hennessy seeks adventure--and that's what she gets when she's abducted to chronicle the Delgado gang's exploits! Yet her kidnapper, gang member Sandoval Parrish, isn't what she expected. There's more to the mysterious outlaw than he shows--signs of gentleness and devotion that soften Tess's heart.

Sandoval has one goal--retribution for the sister Delgado ruined. He hasn't the time to fall for the stubborn, beautiful photographer whose pictures he needs as evidence. But what can Sandoval do when his plan puts Tess in danger? Torn between the drive for revenge and a new-found love, Sandoval will need his renewed faith to resolve the past...and claim the future.

"Laurie Kingery brings the west to delicious life in her latest Steeple Hill historical! THE OUTLAW'S LADY blends adventure, faith, and a rich sense of place in the story of Tess, a frontier photographer, and Sandoval, a mysterious, irresistible man who may be a villain—or the love of her life. A wonderful read!"
-- Mary Jo Putney, author of LOVING A LOST LORD, July '09 from Zebra

Delia Keller is a preacher's granddaughter in Llano Crossing, a small hill country town in Texas. All she has known is poverty and taking care of her grandfather since her mother died and her father's wanderlust led him out west, but she is content—though she thinks she'd be happier if the Charles Ladley, the mayor's handsome son would return her feelings. Then her grandfather dies and she's left penniless, and a dangerous-looking stranger brings her news that her father has died in a mining accident. She's now heiress to a fortune.

Before the Civil War, Jude Tucker served his Lord as a preacher in Tennessee, but after what he'd seen and heard—and did—in the war, Jude no longer feels worthy. It is he who brings Delia news of her newfound wealth. Delia feels an instant connection with Jude, but he convinces her he's not worthy of her either.

No longer just a poor "churchmouse," Delia has no trouble attracting Charles Ladley and learning to spend money she's never had before. Jude, who'd planned to tell Delia the news and ride on, somehow can't seem to make himself leave. Fighting his own growing feelings for her, he knows that Ladley is the worse possible man for Delia. He's also struggling against the call of the Lord to serve Him again.

But it's not until Jude uncovers a plot that would ruin Llano Crossing that two wounded hearts learn to trust their love for each other and for God, and to serve Him all the rest of their days.