Blog - All Posts | Karen Baney

Character Insider: The Quirky OCD Deacon Colter

Jan 1, 20232 min read

Character Insider: The Quirky OCD Deacon Colter

“Sometimes Deacon was his own worst enemy. Lilian would have received any other word besides ‘fix’ better.” –Grady Thatcher, The...

Character Insider: Kyle Jacobs Helicopter Pilot

Karen Baney

Jan 1, 20232 min read

Character Insider

Character Insider: Kyle Jacobs Helicopter Pilot

Kyle Jacobs is the starring male role in Nickels, a sweet Christian romance novel by Karen Baney. Matt Dixon is a minor character in the...

The best books: Heroines with unconventional jobs in the West during the Gilded Age

Karen Baney

Dec 31, 20221 min read

The Best Books

The best books: Heroines with unconventional jobs in the West during the Gilded Age

When I was in high school, I remember my great-grandma telling me that she envied me for being born during an era where I could choose...

Karen Baney

Dec 30, 20223 min read

Starry Night Novella Series

Dory's Dream - Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Larson Stables Near Prescott, Arizona Territory February 14, 1894 Dory Midnight. As I shrugged my coat over my nightgown,...

Karen Baney

Dec 30, 20222 min read

Contemporary Romance

Love For The Modern Military

When I sat down to write Nickels, I looked to my own life and past for inspiration. Everyone always advises authors to write what you...

Character Insider: The Wild and Crazy Boone Colter

Karen Baney

Dec 30, 20222 min read

Character Insider

Character Insider: The Wild and Crazy Boone Colter

“Wild and animated described the essence of Boone.” –Jaclyn Bennett, The Roaming Adventurer My character, Boone Colter, is the middle...

What Ifs: Great for Plots, Bad for Self-Reflection

Karen Baney

Dec 28, 20222 min read

Get to Know Me

What Ifs: Great for Plots, Bad for Self-Reflection

My books would be insanely boring if it wasn’t for “what ifs” and “what kind of…” questions. Throughout the writing process for the...

The Resourceful Stockman (Colter Sons Book 4) - Chapters 1 & 2

Karen Baney

Dec 21, 20229 min read

Colter Sons Series

The Resourceful Stockman (Colter Sons Book 4) - Chapters 1 & 2

Chapter 1 Deacon I’m Deacon Colter, number four out of five Colter sons. In some ways, I’m the spitting image of my papa. I have his same...

Wonderful Story of Overcoming Grief and Addiction with Community

Karen Baney

Dec 19, 20222 min read

Contemporary Romance Reviews

Wonderful Story of Overcoming Grief and Addiction with Community

Restoring Their Family (True North Springs #2) by Allie Pleiter Buy on Amazon Genre: Contemporary Romance, Inspirational Romance, Small...

Unplanned Pregnancy Story Handled in Christ-like Manner

Karen Baney

Dec 18, 20222 min read

Contemporary Romance Reviews

Unplanned Pregnancy Story Handled in Christ-like Manner

The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride (Saddle Springs Romance #6) by Valerie Comer Buy on Amazon Genre: Contemporary Romance, Inspirational...

Karen Baney

Dec 5, 20222 min read

Must Read Thought-Provoking Romance

The Cowboy’s Belated Discovery (Saddle Springs Romance #5) by Valerie Comer Buy on Amazon Genre: Contemporary Romance, Inspirational...

Karen Baney

Dec 5, 20222 min read

Contemporary Romance Reviews

Modern Twist to Shotgun Wedding Theme

The Cowboy’s Convenient Marriage (Saddle Springs Romance #4) by Valerie Comer Buy on Amazon Genre: Contemporary Romance, Inspirational...

Karen Baney

Dec 4, 20222 min read

Starry Night Novella Series

Penny's Pursuit - Chapter 1

Penny's Pursuit (A Starry Night Novella) by Karen Baney Chapter 1 Larson Stables Near Prescott, Arizona Territory February 14, 1893 Penny...

Karen Baney

Nov 30, 20223 min read

Excerpts

Caty's Craftsman - Chapter 1

Caty's Craftsman (A Starry Night Novella) by Karen Baney Chapter 1 Larson Stables Near Prescott, Arizona Territory September 21, 1886...

Opposites Attract But Find Common Ground

Karen Baney

Nov 30, 20221 min read

Contemporary Romance Reviews

Opposites Attract But Find Common Ground

The Cowboy’s Romantic Dreamer (Saddle Springs Romance Book 3) by Valerie Comer Buy on Amazon Genre: Contemporary Romance, Cowboy Romance...

Sweet Dramatic Conclusion to Brides of Laurent Series

Karen Baney

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Historical Romance Reviews

Sweet Dramatic Conclusion to Brides of Laurent Series

A Daughter’s Courage (Brides of Laurent Book 3) by Misty M. Beller Buy on Amazon Genre: Historical Romance Time Period: 1817 Location:...

Teenager Pact Creates Tension For Shy Cowboy

Karen Baney

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Contemporary Romance Reviews

Teenager Pact Creates Tension For Shy Cowboy

The Cowboy’s Mixed-Up Matchmaker (Saddle Springs Romance Book 2) by Valerie Comer Buy on Amazon Genre: Contemporary Romance, Cowboy...

Gripping Conclusion to High Sierra Sweethearts

Karen Baney

Nov 21, 20222 min read

Historical Romance Reviews

Gripping Conclusion to High Sierra Sweethearts

The Unexpected Champion (High Sierra Sweethearts Book 3) by Mary Connealy Buy on Amazon Genre: Historical Romance, Historical Fiction,...

Sanditon Meets Pride and Prejudice in Sweet Regency Romance

Karen Baney

Nov 19, 20222 min read

Historical Romance Reviews

Sanditon Meets Pride and Prejudice in Sweet Regency Romance

The Sisters of Sea View (On Devonshire Shores Book 1) by Julie Klassen Buy on Amazon Genre: Regency Romance Time Period: 1819 Location:...

Will he be able to protect his children on the Sierra Frontier?

Karen Baney

Nov 17, 20221 min read

Historical Romance Reviews

Will he be able to protect his children on the Sierra Frontier?

The Reluctant Warrior (High Sierra Sweethearts Book 2) by Mary Connealy Buy on Amazon Genre: Historical Romance, Historical Romance,...

NetGalley Member

Professional Book Reader

Faithbooks

Twice Weekly Christian Book Recommendations

Celebrate Lit

Christian Book Reviews

Just Read Blog Tours

Christian Blog Tour & Reviews