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?
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MY REVIEW
I enjoyed getting to know Will Coulter, his wife Hannah and their five children. This specific book is about their son Sam, the second oldest. The chapters alternate between Sam’s point of view and journalist Ellie Mae who comes to town to write about his family.
There’s alot of repeated writing due to the same events being told by Ellie Mae and Sam points of view; which I felt was unnecessary and boring at times. I also didn’t really connect with Sam as the main character, but I liked Ellie Mae.
This was a new to me author. The writing and plot seemed pretty simple to me, with most of it being first person writing. I read the book from beginning to end, but it’s not something I would read again. Unfortunately it didn’t grab my attention and I felt like it would be better suited to young adults instead of adults.
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
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?
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MY REVIEW
This story follows the adventures of another son- Boone and surveyor Jaclyn from California. Jaclyn travels to Prescott, Arizona to help survey the area for the railroad with Boone and his crew.
I enjoyed this story alot more than the first one. I found the plot and characters more exciting and I liked reading about the adventures of surveying. I can’t wait to read more the Colter family and their experiences.
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
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?
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MY REVIEW
This story follows the oldest Coulter son James as he continues his quest with building and expanding the railroad in the Arizona territory in the early 1890s. He meets female attorney Keri whose family happens to be old family friends.
I’m glad I gave this series a chance and didn’t stop reading after book 1. Books 2 and 3 were much better than the first one in my opinion! I still had a hard time connecting with Sam even in the other books when he was a part of family gatherings and events.
I have enjoyed getting to know the Coulter brothers and parents and can’t wait to read the rest of the series now!
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
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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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