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Catherine Matthews

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Catherine Matthews is an award-winning author who starts her day at 4 a.m. with a cup of coffee and an online writing session with her favorite authors from around the world. A proud Pacific Northwest native, she brings her roots to the page by telling the stories about strong women who face the storm and live their dreams—and the faithful hounds who love them. Her books, including the award-winning Releasing the Reins and Roadside Sisters, are filled with laughter, tears, and the reminder that we are all more powerful than our fears. When she’s not writing, she can be found baking bread, road-tripping with her husband, and enjoying a fire pit with friends and her two beloved dogs, Wally and Delta.

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Average rating: 4.21 · 998 ratings · 159 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Releasing the Reins: A Novel 4.17 avg rating — 811 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Brilliant to the last word. Pro tip: Clear your calendar now because you’ll be canceling all your plans once you open this book.
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Loved this found sisters novel. Ephron’s use of the lion as a mirror for each character and window to their possibilities was brilliant.
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