Thursday, May 2, 2013

Welcome to the Cowboys and Lawmen Blog Hop!


I hope you are enjoying the various blog posts from this hop as much as I am! There are nearly fifty authors participating and talking about why they love cowboys! Cowboy Charm Blog Hops also has a companion Facebook Group if you'd like to join and receive updates on blog hops and prize announcements! 

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GRAND PRIZE: A $100 Gift Card for Amazon or Barnes and Noble (your choice). The winner will be chosen at random from comments containing email addresses, and will be announced on May 7th. This is open to both US and international readers. 

I’d like to start my post with a question: Who was your first boyfriend?

I don’t mean the boy in the third row, or Junior from three houses down. I mean the one that came through the TV. The one you’d fight your siblings—possibly tooth and nail—in order to watch. 

Mine was Little Joe Cartwright. There was something about him riding his black and white paint, Cochise, to the tune of guitar strings that sent my heart tumbling. Although he never knew I existed, I dreamed of growing up and marrying him. Obviously, that never happened, but as we all know, one never completely forgets their first love. A part of Little Joe—the man he portrayed—remains in my heart today.  He held the class of a refined gentleman, yet was rugged and tough. His graceful and casual swagger turned heads. As did his flashy, cocky smile. But I believe it was his pioneer spirit I admired the most. Still do. 

The Wild West days of the American Frontier—that vast and untamed region west of the Mississippi—were turbulent times.  Men and women had to be tough, adventurous, and bold.  Dreams were made. And broken.  For me, writing about those eras, creating characters striving to fulfill their dreams, is the next best thing to living back then, but unlike Little Joe—who never truly ‘got the girl’—my heroes get their happily-ever-after.

My next release will be The Cowboy Who Caught Her Eye in June. Last fall my Harlequin editor asked if I’d write a story to be part of their July 2013 Cowboy Month.  The only stipulation was the hero had to be a cowboy and the heroine had to be pregnant. I of course said I’d love to write one, and had a blast getting to know Molly and Carter. (I will be giving away a paperback copy of this book to a commenter—so be sure to leave your email address.)
Blurb:
THE SHOPKEEPER'S SHAME 
Pregnant and unmarried, Molly Thorson knows her livelihood is under threat. The last thing she needs is a distracting cowboy swaggering into view. Especially one who knows she has a secret and still looks at her with desire in his eyes.  
THE COWBOY'S SECRET 
Carter Buchanan knows all about secrets. It's his job to know. And Molly sure has something to hide. But the fear in her eyes touches a place he thought long-ago dead-and now this cowboy can't help but consider exchanging his pistol for a band of gold.... 

And in August, I’ll have a miniseries Stetsons and Scandals, released. Both Dance with the Rancher and Rescued by the Ranger are short, sensual stories in Harlequin’s UNDONE line.

Besides cowboys and lawmen, my backlist includes stories about outlaws, miners, gamblers, loggers and several other professions. I believe each hero has a touch of Little Joe in them. His sense of adventure, persistence, and passion. I never tire of those wonderful old west heroes! 

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to leave a comment about who your first boyfriend was (and why) and then click here to continue on the Cowboys and Lawmen Blog Hop!

35 comments:

Margie Church said...

You have such exciting new books coming out. I'm so happy for you, Lauri. Your career sure is gaining wonderful momentum. Well-deserved. Have fun with the hop and I'll see you soon.

Anonymous said...

Great covers for your books. I am adding them to my to get list.

The Virginian. Must of been the looks and outfit ;)

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Lauri said...

Thanks for stopping by Margie!

Lauri said...

The Virginian certainly had the looks and the outfit! Love, love, his black vest! Just last Saturday there was a Virginian marathon, and I watched an episode that had Robert Redford in it! I'd never seen that one. Thanks for stopping by!

Unknown said...

Love your books Lauri! And Little Joe was great, wasn't he :)
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Angela Drake said...

Love your blog. My heart beat for Heath Barklay. He was a Momma's boy. Something about that little boy in a grown man that makes me all mushy.

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Mary Preston said...

Bringing back memories. Little Joe was always a great favorite.

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bn100 said...

Nice cover

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Lauri said...

Thanks, LB. Little Joe was the best. :)

Lauri said...

Aw, yes, Angela, Heath was another heart throb. Thanks for stopping by.

Lauri said...

Great memories, Mary! Thanks for stopping.

Lauri said...

Thanks, BN100.

Karen Michelle Nutt said...

Hannibal Heyes in Alias Smith and Jones was my favorite. My cousin and sister liked Kid Curry. I was all of 8 or nine when the show aired. lol

Your books look fantastic. Conrats on the new release,too!

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JeanMP said...

I was always taken with Trampas from The Virginian.

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Lauri said...

Aw, Karen, Alias Smith and Jones! That was a classic! Thanks for stopping by!

Lauri said...

Yes, Jean, Trampas was a sweetie!

Linda Carroll-Bradd said...

Can't beat black clothing on a dark-haired hero like The Virginian. I love the premise of your upcoming cowboy story.
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Lauri said...

Thanks, Linda. I also loved his rust colored corduroy shirt. :)

Rita Wray said...

I loved Little Joe, he had such a great smile.

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Lauri said...

Yes, Ingeborg, he had a GREAT smile!
Thanks for stopping!

Urb said...

I loved Jim West from the almost steampunk Wild, Wild West! Check out his clothes, if you can!
Urb
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Lauri said...

Hi Urb,

I remember the Wild Wild West! One of my bother's loved that show and we rarely missed it!

Tamara Hoffa said...

I loved Wild Wild West, and Little Joe both.
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Sherry said...

My first TV boyfriend was Little Joe too. I fell in love with him when I was a kid. He had such a cute smile.
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Shadow said...

I honestly cant remember. Good question. I know ive had crushes on tv/movie stars. The tv show i remember growing up on was The Little House on the Prairie but i cant think anyone i liked on it. lol Thanks for sharing and being apart of this awesome hop!
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Anonymous said...

Who could resist Little Joe? BTW, I love your covers, especially the one releasing in June. Beautiful.

I enjoyed visiting today.

~~Emmly Jane
ej (at) emmly jane (dot) com

CBarton said...

My first boyfriend - really. I was 19, in college...he was a Cali boy tall and blonde! Doomed from the get go..... Wish I could have found a cowboy to hook up with.

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JackieW said...

Enjoyed visiting your blog today. I'm a fan of cowboys and all things Western.
JFWisherd(at)aol(dot)com

JOYE said...

Bonanza was a favorite show of mine when I was growing up. I liked all the characters in it and the beautiful scenery, I liked that it had guest stars too.
JWIsley at aol dot com

Lauri said...

Good choices, Tamara!

Yes, Sherry, that smile was a knock out.

Thanks for stopping by, Shadow!

You know it, EmmlyJane.

LOL. CBarton.

Thanks, Jackie and Joye!

And thanks to everyone for visiting!

Unknown said...

I was just a kid, but Little Joe was definitely my first cowboy boyfriend. He was so cute, and so darn good....

Thank you for participating in the hop,
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Lauri said...

Thanks for stopping, Karen! Little Joe was a heartthrob!

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