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Kristy McCaffrey

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Kristy McCaffrey writes historical western romances brimming with grit and emotion, as well as romantic contemporary adventures. Her work is filled with smoldering romance, compelling heroes, determined heroines, and her trademark mysticism.

Although she holds a bachelor's and master's degree in mechanical engineering, she shifted to being a stay-at-home mom and part-time writer until her four children were grown. Now she runs her writing business full-time while enjoying the perks of being the boss, which mostly entails playing with her grandchildren whenever the opportunity arises.

Her first novel, The Wren, was a CAPA winner for Best New Author Traditional, a Texas Gold finalist, and a HOLT Medallion finalist for Best First Book. The Spa ...more

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	The Wren: Friends-To-Lovers Steamy Historical Western Romance (Wings of the West, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 3,358 ratings — published 2003 — 11 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
	Deep Blue (The Pathway Series, #1) 3.87 avg rating — 818 ratings — 5 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
	The Dove: Steamy Marriage of Convenience Historical Western Romance (Wings of the West, #2) 4.27 avg rating — 397 ratings — published 2005 — 6 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
	Alice: Bride of Rhode Island (American Mail-Order Bride, #13) 4.34 avg rating — 285 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
	The Sparrow: Historical Western Romance Adventure (Wings of the West, #3) 3.93 avg rating — 260 ratings — published 2011 — 6 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
	The Blackbird: Steamy Historical Western Romance (Wings of the West, #4) 4.40 avg rating — 195 ratings — published 2015 — 3 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
	A Christmas Cowboy to Keep: A Contemporary Western Romance Collection by Kristy McCaffrey (Goodreads Author), Hebby Roman (Goodreads Author), Carra Copelin (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 163 ratings	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
	Rosemary (The Widows of Wildcat Ridge, #11) 4.66 avg rating — 131 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
	The Bluebird: Historical Western Romance Adventure (Wings of the West, #5) 4.47 avg rating — 128 ratings — 3 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
	The Peppermint Tree 3.75 avg rating — 135 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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Why I Write

By Kristy McCaffrey

I was thinking the other day about why I do what I do (writing), because the truth is that publishing is an exceedingly hard business to be in.

Sometime last year I hit burnout, not with the writing itself but with always trying to claw my way up the discoverability bowl, only to slide to the bottom again and again. I’ve become weary.

Sometimes when I get like this, my husband wil Read more of this blog post »

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Wings of the West (12 books)
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Pathway (7 books)
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The Crow (1 book)
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4.54 avg rating — 13 ratings

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“Emma finally understood. Life was magic, a gift from the heavens, and each person harbored an immense potential within themselves.
It was all very simple, really.
“We’re all blessed,” she whispered.”
― Kristy McCaffrey, The Sparrow: Historical Western Romance Adventure

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“For the right woman, we all strive to be a man worth his salt.”
― Kristy McCaffrey, The Bluebird: Historical Western Romance Adventure

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“Do not fear death, for it does not fear you. We are not weak because we are women. Instead, we are strong.”
― Kristy McCaffrey, The Blackbird: Steamy Historical Western Romance

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“A healthy woman is much like a wolf: robust, chock-full, strong life force, life-giving, territorially aware, inventive, loyal, roving.”
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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
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“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”
― John Muir

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“Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.”
― Mary Oliver

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“For the right woman, we all strive to be a man worth his salt.”
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Jun 18, 2013 10:35AM

Dear C.J.,
Thanks so much. It's a pleasure to meet you as well!
Best,
Kristy

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Jun 18, 2013 10:35AM

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Hello Kristy,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work! Thank you and best wishes.
Warmest regards,
CJ

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