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| February, 2008
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Dear Readers,
It’s been a busy few years. In addition to the six book The McCabes: Next Generation series—which featured the grown-up children of Kate and Sam McCabe from TEXAS VOWS, A McCABE FAMILY SAGA—I also wrote another four book series, TEXAS LEGACIES; THE CARRIGANS. You may remember Luke and Meg Carrigan—the couple from THE BRIDE SAID, “SURPRISE!” Meg is one of the four Lockhart sisters, who were featured in the series The Lockharts of Texas. All live in the fictional town of Laramie, Texas. (And to answer your question…No, I never get tired of visiting Laramie…or finding out what happens to some of these kids when they grow up and are ready for romances of their own…!)
The Carrigan series kicks off with THE RANCHER NEXT DOOR, a story about Rebecca Carrigan. Headstrong, determined, feisty…Rebecca is determined to start an alpaca ranch in cattle country. Hew neighbor, sexy cattle rancher Trevor McCabe, does not think it is a good idea. But, ever the gentleman, he steps in to lend a hand to his pretty neighbor whenever she needs it, and she seems to need it a lot…
Next up is THE RANCHER’S FAMILY THANKSGIVING. Susie Carrigan has decided marriage and children are not in her future. Her family has other ideas. Susie asks her rescue guy, Tyler McCabe, to run interference, while her parents play matchmaker. Never realizing that the act of keeping other guys away will only bring Tyler closer….
In THE RANCHER’S CHRISTMAS BABY, Amy Carrigan promised her best friend Teddy McCabe if they didn’t find their soul mates together by the time they were thirty, they’d start a family together. Time’s up… only it’s not as easy as they thought… even after they’ve oh-so-platonically said ‘I Do’.
Last but not least, is THE GENTLEMAN RANCHER. Dr. Jeremy Carrigan has always wanted to own a ranch. The problem is, the one he could afford is a fixer-upper and then some. His work at the hospital leaves him little time to pursue home repairs on his would-be-paradise, but when former pal Taylor O’Quinn comes back to Laramie for a much needed respite, Jeremy suddenly finds his excuses waning. He wants Taylor to be part of his secret dream. Can he convince her to stay?
Next up, debuting in the summer of ’08 is a new four book series, MADE IN TEXAS: FAMILIES OF THE LONE STAR STATE. Set in the ruggedly beautiful Trans-Pecos area of southwest Texas and the fictional town of Summit, the books focus on the desire for family we all have—even when the traditional route to kin is not possible…
I’ve added a few new recipes so be sure and check that out, and next fall, I plan to add a holiday recipe section, as well.
Until then, happy reading, and thanks for visiting the website!
Best wishes,
Cathy Gillen Thacker