#L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge-Books set in my city or state.
Welcome to #L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge 5-27-20, Books set in my city or state. Wow this one is easy. Colorado is a popular setting for books. Please have a seat, grab an iced tea or lemonade out of the cooler. Be sure and try a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie. Lets get started with books set in my city or state.
Wow, after last week’s topic, this one is a slam dunk. LOL I’ll start with my own books that are set in Colorado.
CFor several months a Scottish Highland Ghost has haunted Daylan, in his personal life, his professional life and at his forge. Yet, being a talented warlock, he is no closer to discovering what the ghost wants or why he chose Daylan. A trip to his estranged sister’s home in Colorado may have unforeseen consequences especially when family history leads him to a shocking discovery and an attraction that brings a devastating curse comes to light.
A scene in this book takes place at Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon, Colorado. A scene in the book came from my personal experience of hiking up the Hanging Lake trail in the pouring rain. You’ve never lived until you climb over large rain slickened rocks on an uphill trail gaining 1,000 feet in elevation over the mile climb. But oh my the view of a lake on the side of a mountain is breath-taking!
A fun and flirty Candy Hearts Romance set in Divide, Colorado. Summer Dawn Rylie’s an extraordinary elemental witch with a troubled past. Devlin, a former Navy SEAL has secrets of his own. His magic signature is strong, but he’s no warlock.
An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement –
The story came about one summer when hubby and I were driving over Independence Pass. It’s one of our favorite drives in Colorado. A beautiful drive if you don’t mind the shear drop-offs. Abandoned cabins (dating back to 1880-1890) dot the landscape near the top of Independence Pass at over 12,000 feet in elevation. As I rounded the back of one of those cabins a complete scene unfolded among the spectacular views. I rushed to the truck and jotted down an outline and An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement was born.
Fallen warrior angel, Caden Silverwind, lives alone in Colorado’s rugged Rockies, healing from physical wounds as well as the mental anguish suffered during battles with dark demons. Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent, Mystic Rayne’s personal dilemma and assignment nearly gets her killed.
Their quest to uncover her attacker takes them from the pristine mountains in Colorado to the wilds of Wyoming. Along the way, they find answers which may place them in more danger
Then we have Coming Home to Crimson by another Colorado Author, Michelle Major who has a whole series set in Crimson, Colorado. Though it’s set in a fictional town it’s still in Colorado.
Can’t complete this list without one from Nora Roberts, Night Smoke is set in Denver, Colorado. Arson investigator Ryan Piasecki was a man who got the job done no matter what the obstacle…or how beautiful she was. Ambitious executive Natalie Fletcher’s new business was going up in smoke, literally, and she needed Ryan’s help to catch the arsonist.
Last but not least, “Murder at the Brown Palace” By Dick Krek
The Brown Palace is an icon in Denver, and this book explores the true story of one of the most notorious murders in Denver history. The murder, which took place in Denver’s most beloved and grand hotel, eventually lead to two of the most fascinating trials in Colorado history. The story centers around Denver socialite Isabel Springer, who had been courting two different gentlemen who were unaware of the other’s intentions.
So there you have it, a few of the many books set in my city or state. I’d love to hear from you. Please share your thoughts on what books are set in your city or state. Please list them in the comments below.
Alas, I must return to my writing cave where deadlines loom with edits on my upcoming release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC and on a new WIP sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series(very exciting and coming along very well) so let’s see what other authors list as books set in their city or state. L&SR
Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here.
Now lets talk for a moment about a fun weekend read spinning around magic, time travel, a family mystery, and gypsies. Mystic Maples. When Mercy discovers the truth, Silvanus’ well-ordered life unravels and they’re catapulted into the past to right a wrong.
Earth/Fire witch Mercy Rose’s insatiable curiosity always gets her in trouble. After a break-in at her Colorado flower shop, and a court battle that comes to a screeching halt in her favor, she arrives at Deerbourne Inn for a much-needed getaway. Looking for peace and quiet, she finds just the opposite in a startling handsome but mysterious man and his dog.
Silvanus Forrest’s gypsy/fae heritage is a double-edged sword. The land he inherited from his parents is rumored to be enchanted. But when Mercy discovers the truth, his well-ordered life unravels, and they’re catapulted into the past to right a wrong. Along the way their lives intertwine, and they discover the true meaning of family and love. Will they change the past in time to save their future?
Thanks for popping in. I really appreciate it. Next week, June 3, can you believe it already? Anyway the topic is Things I wish I were better at. Oh boy is that going to be a long list. How about you?
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Posted in Food for Thought and tagged #L&SR's #Wednesday's Blog Challenge 5-27-20, An Angel's Unintentional Entanglement, Books set in my city or state, Charm Me, Charm Me Again, Colorado, Mystery, Paranormal Romance, Tena Stetler by Tena Stetler with 16 comments.
It sounds like Colorado is well represented in fiction. 🙂
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Great post. I’m a NJ girl and recently read a book that straddles the New Jersey- Pennsylvania border right in my own back yard. A Timeless Kiss (US Park Ranger) Judy Kentrus. It was so much fun reading about places I knew well.
Best of luck with your books.
D. V. 🦉
Thanks for stopping by Donna. I get a kick out of reading locations I’m familiar with too!
Yep! I immediately thought of your wonderful books, Tena! Colorado is a place I’d love to visit.
Love to see you come out to visit. Thanks for stopping by Mary!
Colorado sounds like an amazing place to set these stories. I remember going to the Rocky Mountain National Park as a child and being blown away. Great post, thanks for sharing!
Colorado looks beautiful! The books sound good too 🙂
Catherine, thanks for stopping by! Colorado is a beautiful state.
My daughter moved out to CO for her first year out of college, as a teacher, because she wanted to be near mountains and gorgeous scenery. She taught at a small middle school up on a mountain, and lived in a Denver suburb. Unfortunately the $ was so paltry that she had to get a job at Kohls also, just to be able to afford her rent, her student loan, and her other bills. After a year she reluctantly decided she couldn’t keep living on ramen noodles. She moved to MI and teaches in a suburb of Detroit. Pay is slightly better, but the scenery leaves a lot to be desired! LOL.
I have fond memories of Colorado, when I was younger. Did a lot of fishing and hiking. Good that you write books there. Great locale. Thanks too for coming by.
Thanks for stopping by Patrick!
Those are some great suggestions, especially yours! 🙂 Great post!
Awww thanks Megan for the kind words. I appreciate it! Happy you stopped by! Stay safe.
Thanks for coming by earlier! Love your ideas and I’ve heard that Colorado is just beautiful. Hoping to one day make it to see myself!
Enjoyed your post. Colorado in my humble opinion is one of the most beautiful states. You’d love your visit here. I hope you are able to come to Colorado one day. Thanks for stopping by!
Colorado is definitely a place on my bucket list. It looks so spectacular! I don’t think I’ll be getting there for a while now though, unfortunately. Not to worry. We have books!!