Romantic Times gave Renegade Hearts 4 Stars!

"Anne Patrick’s realistic depiction of cattle ranching is what makes this story sing. Readers will feel like they are on Jenny’s spread with her, looking out at her fields and animals. The amount of detail that the author uses for the setting is also carried through with the characters. The multidimensional Jenny and Gil really get to know each other before starting up their romance. And they never shy away from discussing important things like Jenny's deceased husband and Gil’s time in the war. The pair also discusses their faith in God, which leaves the reader with a subtle, yet inspiring message of hope." http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/renegade-hearts

Single mother Jenny Holloway has her hands full running a 1200-acre ranch, and keeping her daredevil son out of the emergency room. So when her foreman suggests she hire on his son Gil Montgomery, who just got home from the war, Jenny jumps at the opportunity of having another skilled cowboy around.

Gil was used to taking orders, even from women. What he wasn’t prepared for was the feelings this little firecracker of a woman triggered in him. Jenny is a lot like the bronco she’s rescued and is now trying to break. The unexpected death of her husband has left her jaded and afraid to risk her heart getting broken again. Somehow, he has to gain her trust and prove that he isn’t going anywhere.

Purchase the eBook at my publisher, Christianbook.com, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, and most online bookstores!

Also, I'm in the spotlight this month at Jewels of the Quill. Stop in and learn the inspiration behind Renegade Hearts. I'll be giving away a download of Renegade Hearts and an autographed print copy of Journey to Redemption. All you have to do is sign up for our (Jewels of the Quill) newsletter. Here's the link. Good luck! http://www.angelfire.com/stars4/kswiesner/jewelsofthequill2.html#spotlight

New Reviews & Awards for Fire and Ash

January was a fantastic month! Fire and Ash received a Four Star review from Romantic Times, and a couple of Five Star reviews over at GoodReads. It also won Love Romances Cafe’s ‘Best of 2010’’s award for Best Suspense/Mysery and it placed 6th in P & E’s ‘Best Mystery/Suspense. How awesome is that! I want to thank everyone who voted for it. Your support is very much appreciated!!!

If you haven’t purchased it yet, you can pick up a copy at Christianbook.com (where it’s the #1 bestselling suspense ebook), my publisher, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

Since it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything personal I thought I’d bring you up to date on current and upcoming projects. Are ya ready? Okay, here we go. My short story, Dangerous Deception, will be coming out in March in a Mystery/Suspense Anthology by Victory Tales Press. My full-length novel, A Familiar Evil, will release in May. Then come November, Kill Shot, the first book in my ‘Wounded Heroes Series', will be released. This five-book series is under contract with Desert Breeze Publishing, and is my first multi-book sale. Yaay! I’m in the process of getting to know all my characters now. And what an interesting bunch they are. This venture is quite a challenge to me because as a panster I never plot anything. So I won’t drive myself nuts keeping up with everyone, and who did what to whom, I’ve decided to be more organized (if that’s possible) and come up with a basic outline for each book. Wish me luck. I’m going to need it.

I don’t remember if I mentioned it or not but beginning in March I’m going to a new format here on my blog. Instead of weekly author interviews, I’ll have an ‘Author of the Month’. I’ll start with an interview, different than my usual, and in the following weeks you’ll have the chance to learn more about the author and their books. Also, for those who post comments throughout the month, you’ll have a chance to win a copy of one of their books. Cool, eh?

If you’re an author who is interested in participating in my monthly spotlight, drop me a line via the contact form on my website or email me at: annepatrick07[at]yahoo[dot]com. You don’t have to write mystery or suspense, but I would prefer only sweet to slightly sensual romances please.

Have you entered my Valentine Kindle Giveaway yet? Time is running out. For complete details of the giveaway, click on the Kindle in the sidebar.

In closing, I want to thank you all for your kind comments and emails. I appreciate each of you.

Anne