Cord Matthews sets his sights on the open Montana Territory when the War Between the States rips everything from him. Olivia Bartlett, the only woman he's ever loved, has been killed--a cross marks the place where she lies buried. Cord builds a new dream, but a ghost from his past won’t let him forget what his heart wanted most.
Olivia, forced to flee her Virginia home, finds new purpose as a nurse to the wounded at Fort Laramie, Wyoming Territory. War and separation haven’t diminished her love for Cord Matthews, or her stubborn belief that he is coming for her. Danger threatens once more with the impending arrival of a new commander at Fort Laramie--a man who has already tried to kill her once. Olivia flees to Montana Territory, seeking refuge.
Reunited on the Montana frontier, can Cord and Olivia hold tight to their love and defeat the man who seeks to destroy them both?
What prompted you to write this particular story?
HOME FIRES was actually the first historical Western romance
I wrote. I had been living in the DC area
for about five years and was homesick for the West. Civil War history has always fascinated me,
and was my focus during my undergraduate studies, so I combined my love of
Civil War history and my love of Wyoming and Montana and moved Cord and Olivia
from the East to the West. Through this
couple, I could travel the trails of home and visit well-loved places while
adding a bit of danger and a whole lot of love.
Cord and Olivia helped me get through a rough time in my
life. They gave me something to look forward to and allowed me to go home for a
few hours a day. This couple and this
story will always hold a special place in my heart.
Where can we find you and your work?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KBuddy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KLynnAuthor
Website: http://www.kirstenlynnwildwest.com/
Awesome! I love Civil War history. Here's some more about Kirsten!
Kirsten Lynn writes stories based on the people
and history of the West, more specifically those who live and love in Wyoming
and Montana. Using her MA in Naval History, Kirsten, weaves her love of the
West and the military together in many of her stories, merging these two halves
of her heart. When she's not roping, riding and rabble-rousing with the cowboys
and cowgirls who reside in her endless imagination, Kirsten works as a
professional historian.
How can we vote for HOME FIRES in the RONE awards?
http://indtale.com/2015-rone-
How can we vote for HOME FIRES in the RONE awards?
http://indtale.com/2015-rone-
Kirsten, I loved Cord and Livia so much--this is just such an action-packed story and was hard to put down. Congratulations on your RONE nomination! I also love the cover Livia created for this, too. It's one of my very favorites!
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I bought it and can't wait to read it!! <3 Gorgeous cover!!!
DeleteThanks so much, Cheryl! Cord and Olivia will always be special just because of who they are to me, but also because they were my first published story! Thanks of making that happen! And I adore the cover. A poster sized framed adorns my wall. I'm so thrilled they're up for a RONE!
DeleteThanks, Sara! Hope you love Cord and Livy's story!
DeleteThanks so much, Sara, for hosting me today! HOME FIRES is a special story for me and I appreciate the chance to tell people about Cord and Olivia's tale. Also, thanks for the shout out about HOME FIRES being up for the RONE award. What a thrill!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Kirsten! I wish you the best of luck on your RONE!!
DeleteKirsten, loved Home Fires as it pulled me in from the start and held me enthralled til the end--I too love Civil War time and Wyoming and MT--didn't want it to end. And congrats on being up for the RONE. I voted and have my fingers crossed for you. Wishing the best and waiting for your next one.
ReplyDeleteBeverly, I can't tell you how much it means to me to hear you loved Cord and Livy's story! It was one of those that once I started writing, the people and places wouldn't leave me alone until I finished, and I'm glad they did the same for you. :) Thanks so much for voting for HOME FIRES! I appreciate the support more than I can say.
DeleteI was tickled to death to see Home Fires up for a RONE, Rustler. (Don't tell anyone. They'll think I've lost what little mind I had left.) I've got my finger crossed for you, too.
ReplyDeleteCord and Livie's story definitely was one that needed to be told. Here's to many more years of rousing westerns from the Wyomingite!
(I still want to call that book "Home Fries," dangit.)
Thanks a million, Tex. The Roses are taking the awards by storm! I must admit I was beyond thrilled when I got the notice about the RONE. And don't worry your support will be hidden. :)
DeleteKirsten, I am so happy for you and the kudos you are receiving for this work. When we tell the tales that are in our hearts, it seems the world responds. Continued success and positive thoughts for the great outcome of the RONE awards. Doris
ReplyDeleteKirsten, so happy for you!! Home Fries is next up on my Kindle. :-)
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