Welcome to the Blog Tour for the first three books of the Colter Sons series by Karen Baney, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Books
Title: The Reluctant Cattleman
Series: Colter Sons #1
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: August 19, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
A Love at First Sight Christian Historical Cowboy Romance. Coming of age story set in Prescott, Arizona in 1887.
As Sam Colter takes on more responsibilities at the family ranch, he believes he is a disappointment to his father. He feels like the misfit of the family. When a journalist shows up to interview his mother, secrets from the past threaten his fledging sense of security. Can he overcome his fear and doubts to accept his role as a cattleman and rancher? Will he allow himself to love the woman who turned his life upside down?
Ellie Mae Thatcher moves to Prescott to start her career as a writer. When she misleads the Colters about her identity, she hurts the man she is falling in love with. Can she win back his trust and his heart?
EXCERPT
“What is on your mind?” I asked.
Sam led me along the dirt path toward the small cabin his family offered for my use during my stay.
“I’m not sure I want to tell you. I wouldn’t want it to show up in the paper.”
“Sam, I have no ill motives. I don’t know what I did to make you distrust me so much.”
“You lied.”
I took a deep breath. “I’m sorry. Obviously, my lie hurt you more than it did your parents.”
He snorted but said nothing else.
When we arrived at the cabin, he waited for a moment. I stumbled around in the dark as I couldn’t
remember where the table was.
“Here.” He followed me into the dark.
I tripped and fell.
He stepped over me and lit the lamp on the table. Then he held out his hand to help me up.
“I’m sorry.” My face burned. I was terribly uncoordinated in the dark.
When I placed my hand in his, tingles traveled up my arm. I think something happened to him too,
because as soon as I was steady on my feet, he dropped my hand like a hot branding iron.
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Title: The Roaming Adventurer
Series: Colter Sons #2
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: October 21, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
A Shotgun Wedding, Main Character Disguise Christian Historical Cowboy Romance. Set in Prescott, Arizona Territory in 1890 – 1891.
Boisterous Boone Colter settled into his career as a surveyor when his older brother approached him to survey a route for a new railroad. When Boone hires Jack Bennett, he never expected to be forced to choose between his desire for independence and protecting Jack. Will he rise to the occasion? Can he find a way to strike a balance?
Jaclyn “Jack” Bennett spent the last six years apprenticing as an assistant surveyor under her father. When her father asks her to give up her dreams, settle down, and get married, Jaclyn disguises herself as a man and flees to Prescott, Arizona. Except she never thought through how her choice would destroy the lives of those around her. Will she find a way to reconcile broken relationships?
EXCERPT
When the train pulled away, Boone started the conversation.
“Holt, you remember that job we did for Mike?”
Holt nodded.
“And the boulder hopping?”
“If I recall, you were the only one who hopped any boulders. The rest of us took the safer, mule-friendly
route.”
Boone laughed. It was a hearty sound that bubbled up from his belly. He slapped a hand on his leg. “It
was so much fun. I really enjoyed scaling that boulder.”
“How big was it?” Dustin asked.
“Probably about forty feet tall.”
“Forty feet?” Charlie asked. “That’s insane.”
As I shifted in my seat, I swallowed hard. Seemed Boone’s tolerance for risk did not align with mine.
Boone leaned forward. “Nearly lost a fingernail on that one. Scraped it half off when my hand slipped. I
recovered. It grew back. No big deal.”
“How high were you when it happened?” I asked as my stomach clenched.
He shrugged. “About twenty-five feet.”
I blinked. A twenty-five-foot drop would do some damage to a body. Boone seemed entirely
unconcerned.
“Do you regularly climb over forty-foot boulders?” I asked under my breath.
My face warmed as he turned to face me. No problem with his hearing.
“No. I regularly scale the side of a cliff near my home to hone my skills.”
I shook my head.
“Come on, Jack. Don’t tell me you are afraid of heights?”
“Afraid of heights?” I snorted. “No. Afraid of stupidity? Yes. I prefer working with men who won’t get me
killed since I hope to settle down and have a family someday.” That last part was not true, but it
sounded like something a man might say.
He rolled his eyes. “It’s not stupidity when a man knows the capabilities and limits of his own body. God
gave me these muscles.” He flexed his biceps and wiggled his eyebrows as a grin stretched across his
face. “I have no problem putting them to good use.”
I grunted before I turned to gaze out the window. He regaled the crew with stories of other ill-advised
adventures. What had I gotten myself into?
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Title: The Railroad Magnate
Series: Colter Sons #3
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
A Love at First Sight Christian Historical Cowboy Romance. Set in Prescott, Arizona Territory in 1891 – 1893.
James Colter was a successful entrepreneur and businessman in the railroad industry. As he watches his younger brothers marry and start their families, his loneliness deepens. He has everything, except the one thing he longs for the most: a wife and family of his own. When he dances with the daughter of an older friend, was it love at first sight, or will he put his personal dream on hold again to pursue his professional aspirations?
Keri Glassman wants to follow in her parents’ footsteps. She dreams of becoming a contract attorney. When a handsome suitor invites her on a train ride, the course of her life is rewritten. Like her mother, she wants it all, a career, a loving husband, and a family. Can she find her own way or will her desire to please her parents threaten to destroy her hope for a lasting love?
EXCERPT
Eight million dollars later, the line that Frank and I dreamed about was finally a reality. Only one person
came to mind that I wanted to share the day with.
“Mr. Colter,” a feminine voice called my name. My heart danced at her greeting.
I turned around to face Keri Glassman before I kissed her cheek as if we were old friends. My pulse
picked up pace as I studied her appearance. Her light blue dress brought out the deep blue of her eyes,
eyes that called to me years ago. I never forgot those eyes. A matching blue hat with ivory lace topped
her long hair, which was fashioned into a knot at the base of her graceful neck.
“I see you received my invitation.” I flashed her what I hoped was a charming smile.
She smiled, and those blue eyes sparkled. “I did. Papa was a little miffed the invitation did not include
him and Mama.”
“Frank and I agreed to only one invitation per executive.”
As color dusted her cheeks, she reached up to touch her graceful neck. “Thank you for the extraordinary
opportunity.”
“It was the least I could do for the woman who saved us three hundred thousand dollars.”
Keri took my arm as I helped her onto the train. When we took our seats, she continued. “I’m surprised
you remember that.”
“Two things I remember well. Sizeable sums of money and a beautiful woman.”
“Oh? Have there been many beautiful women?” she asked.
“Just the one.”
Her gaze darted to the floor. “Then I feel truly honored to be included in the inaugural trip.”
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About the Author
Karen Baney is passionate about writing stories full of flawed characters. She enjoys weaving together stories of second chances, redemption, and overcoming personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona in the late 1990s, she loves researching the state’s history and finding ways to seamlessly incorporate real history and real settings into her novels. In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Development Manager for a Christian ministry.
Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing. Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. Both Jim and Karen are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Connect with Karen by visiting karenbaney.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each win all 6 books in the Colter Sons series (winner picks paperback or ebook)!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight July 3, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on July 10, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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