How has it been two months since I sent out a newsletter?

Well...

I have zero excuses other than I have been writing more than usual and I'm always afraid that my newsletters are boring.

Welcome to the world of being an introvert with decision fatigue!

Anyway. I'm sure you would rather hear about anything other than that, so let's have some fun. Can you believe it's only 2 weeks until Christmas? Have you finished your shopping yet? Have you even gotten started? Christmas is a chaotic time of year for us. We have 3 birthdays to celebrate along with Christmas, and this year our youngest is turning 18.

It's yet another case of "where has the time gone?"

On the bookish front, I have some fun news.

The Rancher's Stolen Past releases in 3 months!

This is the final book for the Jacobs siblings and finally brings Molly's story to the front row.

Here's a little peek at the story:

A man in search of redemption.

A love he will fight to deserve.

Coming home isn’t easy for cowboy Zane Kingsley—but he’s eager to earn back the trust of the woman he never stopped loving. Single mom Molly Jacobs is still grieving the husband she lost six years ago, and the last person she wants to see is the man she blames for his death. When they’re forced to work together at a summer riding program for kids, Molly can’t help but notice the growing bond between Zane and her young son. Can Zane convince her that he’s a changed man and that he’s worthy of her forgiveness…and her love?

AND we have a title for my next Love Inspired book. Release date is tentative for Oct/Nov 2026. This book kicks off a brand-new series for a set of three sisters trying to save their family's ranch. Book one focuses on Wendy, the middle sister.

Instead of just telling you the title, I think we should play a guessing game. Using the clues in the graphic below, send me what you think the title will be.

There's a prize in it for you as well.

Giveaway info:

Mindy Obenhaus has been generous enough to offer a paperback copy of her upcoming release for a giveaway. All you have to do to enter is reply to this newsletter with your guess for the title, or just say hello.

Here's a bit about the book:

’Tis the season for a second chance at love.

Back home at her family’s Texas ranch for the holidays, the last thing Audrey Caldwell expects to see is her ex-husband, Tyler, on her doorstep—with his orphaned niece. The sweet baby in his arms brings up painful memories that she’d rather forget, but when little Willow gets sick, Audrey can’t turn them away. She offers to care for the baby if Tyler agrees to do some construction projects on the ranch. As they work together on a community Christmas event,

neither can deny their growing connection. Can they heal their deepest wounds and find their way back to the family they always wanted?

Finally, I have some deals to share with you. Today's books are only 99 cents on Amazon and are guaranteed to give you stories to love and cherish.

The winner of September's giveaway has been drawn and will be notified by the end of the day.

One of my goals for 2026 is to be more mindful of sending out my newsletters on time and without missing any months. If you would be willing to help me, another question you can answer (which will also enter you in the giveaway) is to let me know what kind of things you would like to see from me when I send out these newsletters.

Love you all and Merry Christmas! Thank you for being part of a wonderful group of readers, and I'll see you next year!