I apologize for missing a month. Life, man. Life went bonkers on me. My oldest kid graduated high school, the second has been sick, and my dad had to have surgery. It's been a little coocoo in the nest this summer.

But that's all behind us, and I have to tell you the big news right up front.

I signed a two-book contract with Bethany House!

Somebody pinch me, because this is a dream ten years in the making. I'm still in shock! All I can tell you about the books right now is that the first one will release early spring of 2027. And I can tell you that writing the story gave me goosebumps, made my agent cry (in a good way!) and received a huge amount of excitement from the Bethany House team.

2027 seems like so far away, but I have other book releases to tide you over until then. I have finally gotten all the beach book covers redone and released on Amazon. They're all in Kindle Unlimited, and book one, Mishaps off the Mainland, is only 99 cents! The deal only lasts until Saturday.

If you're looking for a good deal on my upcoming Love Inspired book, The Rancher's Stolen Past, you might want to snag a preorder on Barnes and Noble. It doesn't have a cover yet, but that's okay, because a good deal is still a good deal.

Now, for giveaway stuff! The winner for May's giveaway has been chosen and the books are ready to go. And instead of one giveaway, I have a few options for you this month.

First off, I'm giving away a copy of my very first Love Inspired book, The Cowgirl's Last Rodeo, on Friday in the Love Inspired Facebook group. Stop by and join the fun!

And I'm also giving away a book box just for you all that has all sorts of goodies inside, including three books, a journal, and a cup. Plus a few extras. To enter for your chance to win that box, all you have to do is send me a reply. There's no question this month. Just say hi or anything you want, and you'll be entered for your chance to win.

One last thing.

An author friend of mine has a free book that she's giving away, and I thought you might like to check it out.