What Readers Asked For and More!

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At the end of my book Meant for Me, some readers have left reviews saying that they wanted more about the hero and heroine–something about their lives together–so I’ve written an Epilogue that gives an important scene with an important decision in Chloe’s life. Click here This is free!

And if you haven’t read Meant for Me, how about this???

FOUR BOOKS FOR 99 CENTS! REGULARLY $9.99!

June 28th through August 3rd!

The Carlyle Women Complete Series Books 1-4: Gripping and emotional historical fiction inspired by true events

Four generations 

each facing the challenges of her time, 

each harboring her own painful secret~ 

Meant for Me, 1917-1929

Had to Be You 1930-1945

To Love Somebody 1960-1979

What Love Is 1980-1990

“Lyn Cote hooked me from the very beginning, then expertly reeled me across the pages full of romance, suspense, heartbreak, forgiveness, acceptance…absorbing and satisfying-a rich journey with meticulous historical detail.” 

“This is…a glorious story of hope and redemption. The plot is delicious, full of characters that come alive and draw you into Chloe’s world. The story lives and breathes history, brings it home in ways that evoke our deepest emotions. This is a must read, a delightful story that will keep you reading until the last page. Don’t pass this one by.”

The twentieth century displayed in the rich tapestry of one family’s saga~

Click here for more info: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D8GF2ZNK 

Why not tell a friend?—Lyn

 

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Lyn Answers and Asks a New Question

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Natalya Lakhno asked this question and here’s my reply!
If you were trapped inside one of your own books, which one would it be and why?
Well, I wouldn’t choose any of my historicals because I put my heroines and heroes through a lot of stress, struggles and pain. I enjoy writing and researching historical periods which have a lot of conflict in them because they test people and show us what they really made of. But I don’t wanna live that thanks very much. 
I think I would like to be in Mavis’s Forever Christmas because it’s about a later in life heroine who finally finds true love with an old friend plus it has a stray dog, puppies, a blended family and a brand new baby and it’s Christmas! Sounds like fun to me! 
New Question from me: Does anybody have a favorite book of mine that they would like to live in (for a while)? Answer that here and you might win a free ebook! –Lyn
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Lyn Reviews Erle Stanley Gardner’s Lonely Heiress Mystery

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The Case of the Lonely Heiress (Perry Mason, #31)The Case of the Lonely Heiress by Erle Stanley Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am an Erle Stantley Gardner fan, especially his Perry Mason works. This book was a little different because it went into many more of the legal intricasies and machinations that Perry and Della had to use to protect their client. The situation was intriguing starting with an heiress advertising that she was lonely and wanted to meet a down-to-earth man. Interesting, no? ‘-) And throw in a devious shyters and his ANGRY wife and whooooo– a great story!

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Ask Me Another Question! Please…

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A Life for Verity

Just a tease, my June book!

Happy May! I’m continuing to go down the list of questions my Newsletter subscribers have asked me and here is the one I chose for today.

sheliarha64 asked this question:

Do you include bits of yourself/people you know in your characters?

Well, that’s an interesting question. I often warn my friends that anything they do or say MAY turn up in a book! (Well, I warned them.:-) But I also told them I’d change their name and appearance so nobody would know it was them! In fact, all my life shapes how and what I write about. AND interestingly, YOU bring ALL your experiences with you when you read a book! That’s why one person will enjoy one author and not another. So I never take it personally when people don’t enjoy my books! Reading is very personal!

BTW!!!!If you enjoy Christian historical romance novels in box sets, I have another promo is for you! Click here and see what authors are included—along with mine! https://books.bookfunnel.com/cleanromanceboxset/391vreif9z Lyn

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Lyn Reviews Nancy Moser’s

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Washington's Lady (Ladies of History, #3)Washington’s Lady by Nancy Moser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fascinating first person historical biography of a famous marriage. I learned much about Martha Washington that I hadn’t known and better understood her inablity to discipline her son who paid for it by early death. Anyway as this is our nation’s 250 anniversary you might want to read this to discover why it was said that George Washington was “First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of his countrymen.” And why King George the III said that if he could go back to his plantation after the war, he would be the greatest man in the world. Just compare GW to Napoleon. Mr. Washington didn’t want POWER. He wanted a nation of freedom and honor IMHO.

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Lyn Reviews Jennifer Rodewald’s Lake Shore Wandering

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Lake Shore Wandering (Redemption Shores #1)Lake Shore Wandering by Jennifer Rodewald
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was not really what I was expecting. The set up was very different than usual. We have a city slicker hero, who is out to do the heroine wrong in the mountains of Montana. And the heroine’s brother is in on it. I remember driving through Wyoming in the 70s and seeing signs with the words of population: Three. Coming from the Midwest I was used to small farm towns, but the smallest I ever was at was 150. So this was a trip for me too.
I really enjoyed the story. The characters were very vivid, the conflict real. The heroine made a decision I wouldn’t have made, but then I wasn’t heroine. Anyway, I don’t like cliffhanger endings and usually if I find a book that I’ve read is a cliffhanger ,I never go forward. However, this wasn’t a cliffhanger; it was a something different. So I’m not mad at the author, but I won’t go on and buy the next book until I can get a good deal on kindle points. But I would recommend the story, but expect to have to go onto the next story to get the satisfying ending complete. And there are other intriguing characters and plots so Jennifer Rodewald knows how to “catch’ readers. 🙂

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Lyn Asks this Month’s Question

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I Was Wondering…

why I received so few responses to last month’s question: Why do you love America? 

 I have to ask, are you tired of me asking you questions?

Maybe it’s time for something new. So I’ve asked you a lot of questions. I’d like to give you the chance to ask me a question. You can ask me anything, but of course, I’ll decide which ones to answer. 🙂 To get your minds working, here are some examples: 

  • Why did you start writing?
  • What starts you writing?
  • What is your favorite dessert and include recipe?
  • Why do you live where you do?
  • How did you meet your husband?
  • In book such and such why did your hero or heroine do this?

Do any of these strike a chord with you? And maybe you’re tired of questions. I like a give and take with my readers but if you have a different idea of what you’d like to read in my newsletter or on my blog, post that too!–Lyn

Now for a Special Bargain!

90% OFF-THREE gripping mystery and sweet romances in ONE SET-NORTHERN INTRIGUE Books 1-3 Usually $9.99 now 0.99! Click here to purchase.

A small town where everyone knows everyone. Or do they? Who is the silent thief in the night? Who is setting fiery surprises and why? Is there a stalker? And more questions of who and why must be solved. Yet in the midst of the danger around them, unlikely couples find the courage to love. And faith to trust God. 

Welcome to Steadfast, Wisconsin, a small town whose people and mysteries you may never forget.  

This sale ENDS MARCH 15TH! Why not tell a friend? Also one commenter will be chosen for a free ebook!–Lyn

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Lyn Reviews Miranda James’ Something Whiskered

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Something Whiskered (Cat in the Stacks #17)Something Whiskered by Miranda James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 1/2 Stars–DANGER: WHEN EDITORS NO LONGER EDIT– I’ve noticed that many NYTime bestselling authors after many books, suffer from this problem. I’ve read this series, love Charlie and his Maine Coon cat Diesel and Helen Louise and Azalea and all the rest of the characters in and around this small southern college town. HOWEVER, this is the first time that at the end that 2 plot twists in the murder mystery were not “tied up.” No explanation of why the culprit would have done these actions or how. That was disappointing because these two twists actually did not “click” with the murderer’s skill set. This happened to Lillian Jackson Braun’s series of THE CAT WHO (Qwilleran) mysteries. They declined until the final book in the series was just a collection of Qwilleran letters and just a whisper of a mystery, a sad end to a wonderful series. I think the publisher thinks–“they’ll sell anyway and every library will buy them so…” So please, Miranda, insist your editor do the edits!

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Lyn Asks the February Question

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Now for this month’s question: Why do you love America?

I love America and I love our history–so different from the histories of other nations. No lords, no queens, no emperors–just citizens who have rights and duties to their nation and their God. Our history hasn’t been one of perfect men and women. But of people who have over the years championed freedom and equality. Or that’s how I see it. Do you love our country and why?

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Lyn Asks January 2026’s Question

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Well, here’s we are in 2026. Whoo-hoo and all that. 🙂 If you didn’t have a great year in 2025, here’s wishing you a better year. And if 2025 was okay to wonderful, I hope you get the same in 2026. The photo is of my Christmas tree. I named him Holly Jolly and I still have him on my dining table because he makes me smile. Plus in the WI northwoods that attracts winter “snow” tourists, we all keep the Christmas lights up till March! It makes the early darkness more pleasant too.

This month’s question is: Do you have a Bible verse or words of wisdom that you find yourself thinking about often? And why do you think that verse comes to mind so often? Please share. As usual, if your reply is included in my newsletter, I’ll offer you a free ebook.

Finally, I have a new 3-in-1 box set for my The Three Women of Courage series

on pre-order. Here’s the scoop:

Fans of Laura Frantz and Tamera Alexander will love these heartfelt tales of three courageous women~The “Three Women of Courage” series chronicles the lives of a mother and her two daughters. Each, in turn, becomes involved in the dramatic and pivotal movements in 19th century America: abolition, women’s rights, and the Civil War. And each one meets her match—a brave man who can’t resist the pull to a fearless woman. All 3 in one book: A LIFE WITH HONOR, A LIFE OF BLESSING, and A LIFE BY FAITH

All 3 bought individually would be $15. After February 11, the pre-order price of $8.99 will go up $1. So if you like authentic historical fiction with a heartfelt romance, click here and pre-order it.

Happy 2026!-Lyn

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