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Debra Chapoton

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Bible, Dickens, Follett, Cussler, Crichton, Grisham, Sparks

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With over 100 books to her name, Debra Chapoton is a master at writing Christian fiction and non-fiction. Writing under the pen name Marlisa Kriscott, she crafts heartwarming second-chance teacher romances, while under her own name, she transports readers into swoon-worthy Highlander tales (Loved by a Highlander series) and rugged cowboy love stories (Unbridled Hearts, Faithful Hearts, and Broken Spur Ranch series).
But her imagination doesn’t stop at romance—Debra's young adult novels plunge into the thrilling worlds of sci-fi, paranormal mysteries, time travel, dystopian futures, and parallel realities. She also pens insightful non-fiction works such as Sunday School lessons and delightful children’s books, making her a true literary cha
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Chapter 1 of SADDLE UP MY HEART



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HE WIND CUT sharplyacross the Texas hills, snapping the prayer clean out of Chance Grant’s mouth.

Hestood at the split-rail fence, boots sinking into thawing mud, the old ranchspread before him like both a promise and a punishment. Double Grace Ranch—hisfather’s dream, now his responsibility—stretched wide against a sky paintedwith the last pale brushstrokes of dawn. The barns need

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Debra Chapoton Nice to meet you, Christine. Happy reading.


Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


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Debra Chapoton Beth wrote: "Thanks for being my friend. I'm fairly new to GR so it will take awhile to get up to speed. Any tips will be must appreciated. While my novels are not considered Y/ A, both are about young boys fi..."
Nice to meet you, Beth. Good luck with your writing.


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Beth Lyon Barnett Thanks for being my friend. I'm fairly new to GR so it will take awhile to get up to speed. Any tips will be must appreciated. While my novels are not considered Y/ A, both are about young boys fighting for their lives. Beth L Barnett


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