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A Selah Award Bronze Medalist, Christian Author Award Winner, Will Rogers Medallion Award Winner, and bestselling author of historical Christian fiction, Jill's writing engages the heart of her readers and leaves them empowered to fulfill God's plan for their lives. Jill's novels seamlessly weave a page-turning story with the truth of God's unconditional love.

With her varied experience as an RN, a musician, and a homeschool mom, Jill creatively weaves a part of herself into each story. What sets her books apart is the way the characters point the reader to the truth of God's love.

When she can find some free time, she enjoys playing her flute, piano, and cello and thanking God for the hubby who lassoed her heart for keeps. She and her famil ...more

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Average rating: 4.69 · 193 ratings · 18 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Julie's Joy (Rugged Cross Ranch #1) 4.59 avg rating — 86 ratings — 2 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
	Laura's Redemption (Rugged Cross Ranch #3) 4.72 avg rating — 39 ratings — 2 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
	Emily's Hope (Rugged Cross Ranch #2) 4.77 avg rating — 35 ratings — 2 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
	Heidi's Faith (Rugged Cross Ranch Book 4) 4.82 avg rating — 33 ratings — 2 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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Against the Rain (Dawn of Alaska Book 5)

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