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I love the Old West
Guilty of Stealing His Heart follows a young woman seeking a fresh start while untangling herself from a past of crime and finding love amidst mystery and redemption. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I love a good Western movie or book. I’m 73 and have lived a rocky life. I wanted to write about my anger and frustration, but not literally. I’m not a memoirist and I’m quite sure I’d be boring to read about, so I decided to write a novel and work through my grief and anger through the trials and tribulations of the heroine. Writing this book helped me heal and become a better person.
What inspired you to choose the historical western setting, and how did it influence your character development?
I love the Old West and found it easier to write about. Plus law and order was still in developmental stages so my characters could push their behavior beyond the pale.
Can you share insights into how you developed the complex relationship dynamics between Carrie and JT, especially their romance?
As with Carrie Wagner, who is served betrayal for breakfast nearly every day, I too decided I’m better off living a solitary life. And thought about what I would do if someday a man approached me with a relationship in mind. The cat-and-mouse game Carrie and JT perform for the readers is how I supposed things would go for me if offered a relationship.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
The next book is a sequel to Guilty of Stealing His Heart. It will be a romance between Ruth, Carrie’s best friend, and Roy, JT’s middle brother. There will be plenty of conflict and romance but it too will be a warm romance.
When handsome JT Grant saves her, setting her nerves tingling and testing her sworn celibacy, she’s determined to push on, not trusting her heart after so many betrayals.
Ex-Pinkerton detective JT Grant has pledged to avenge the death of his best friend, Hank Lipton, a man who saved his life twice. And then he meets Carrie. She’s an ornery woman who needs protection, but she’s also alluring in a way he cannot resist. JT finds himself falling for the petite, chestnut beauty, but he faces a conflict because his heartbreaking secrets could keep Carrie from her goals.
Beset with hardships, chased by criminals, and under constant threat of death, these two strangers form a bond forged by heartache and desperation. Together, they seek truth, justice, and the fulfillment of their dreams.
Lovers of historicals, murder mysteries, western romances, and inspirationals will lose themselves in this uplifting story of loss, faith, and love. This page-turner will have you missing sleep and forgetting appointments.
Guilty of Stealing His Heart
Nancy Lynn White’s Guilty of Stealing His Heart is a well-crafted Historical Western Romance that elegantly traces the transformative journey of Carrie Wagner. As a young and initially naive woman, Carrie embarks on a quest for a fresh start, fleeing the shadows of her criminal husband and her parents’ misdeeds. Her odyssey from Ohio to California is not just a geographical shift but an emotional voyage filled with dreams, aspirations, and a deep-seated desire to build a nurturing family she has always yearned for, yet never experienced.
In this novel, White deftly weaves a tapestry of intricate emotions and compelling characters. The plot, which initially unfolds at a leisurely pace, gradually gains momentum, blossoming into a rich narrative replete with mystery and intrigue. The character development is exceptional, with each persona, particularly Billy, being meticulously crafted with unique and original traits that enhance the story’s allure. White’s writing is imbued with a sweet nostalgia befitting the genre of historical romance.
The dynamic between Carrie and JT is particularly captivating, characterized by a magnetic push-and-pull romance. Their mutual determination to resist falling for each other only intensifies the tension and suspense, adding layers of depth to the narrative. This romantic tension is balanced by themes of new beginnings, faith, justice, and mystery, making the novel not just a romance but a multi-faceted exploration of human resilience and growth.
Despite her initial naivety and inexperience, Carrie emerges as an empathetic character. Readers will find themselves connected to her journey, rooting for her at every turn. Guilty of Stealing His Heart is a riveting read, brimming with inspiration, skillful dialogue, and a narrative drive that makes it difficult to put down. Nancy Lynn White has delivered a novel that is a delightful and profound exploration of love, growth, and redemption.
Pages: 605 | ASIN: B0C7LY9K65
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