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Faith, hope, and love come alive in the rugged beauty of Arizona.

As a member of Faith Hope & Love Christian Writers and author of over 30 Christian contemporary cowboy romances and historical romances, I write faith-laced stories where characters feel like lifelong friends. My novels follow flawed individuals who need second chances, redemption, or the courage to overcome personal trials—all set against the backdrop of real Arizona history and the landscapes I treasure.

My husband, Jim, and I live in Gilbert, Arizona with our two dogs, Bella and Daisy. We love exploring our beautiful state together, discovering new adventures that often find their way into my stories. We're also involved at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek.

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Average rating: 4.22 · 3,261 ratings · 662 reviews · 44 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Dream Unfolding (Prescott Pioneers, #1) 4.07 avg rating — 785 ratings — published 2010 — 10 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 Heart Renewed (Prescott Pioneers, #2) 4.27 avg rating — 406 ratings — published 2011 — 8 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 Heart I Rescue (Steadfast Love, #0.5) 3.77 avg rating — 450 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
	A Life Restored (Prescott Pioneers, #3) 4.21 avg rating — 358 ratings — published 2011 — 7 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 Hope Revealed (Prescott Pioneers #4) 4.39 avg rating — 321 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	Hidden Prospects (Prescott Pioneers Book 5) 4.20 avg rating — 171 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Falling for a Real Cowboy (Vargas Ranch #1) 4.62 avg rating — 74 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
	Prescott Pioneers Series: Box Set Books 1-5 4.31 avg rating — 70 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons #1) 4.42 avg rating — 57 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
	Falling for a Devoted Cowgirl (Vargas Ranch #6) 4.68 avg rating — 38 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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Series by Karen Baney

Prescott Pioneers (5 books)
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Karen Baney (Goodreads Author)

4.20 avg rating — 2,111 ratings

Steadfast Love (2 books)
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3.81 avg rating — 480 ratings

Vargas Ranch (12 books)
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4.68 avg rating — 303 ratings

Colter Sons (7 books)
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4.49 avg rating — 191 ratings

Desert Manna (4 books)
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4.61 avg rating — 93 ratings

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Karen Baney liked Vickie Bright's review of Her Almost Fiancé Cowboy: Love at Vargas Ranch Book 2: "Cole and Sydney’s story is compelling and thought provoking. Karen Baney truly pulls the reader into the story with her vivid descriptions of the struggles that each character is trying to overcome. Heartbreaking, heartwarming, and inspirational can " Read more of this review »
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Karen Baney liked Ellen's review of Her Almost Fiancé Cowboy: Love at Vargas Ranch Book 2: "Sydney and Cole both work for Vargas Ranch, a place where athletes go for rehab. Sydney is expecting Cole to propose but yet again he does not. Really loved this faith filled book. Loved all the references of their talks with God. It’s a sweet clean " Read more of this review »
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Karen Baney liked Ellen's review of Her Almost Fiancé Cowboy: Love at Vargas Ranch Book 2: "Her Almost Fiancé Cowboy by Karen Baney is the second book in the Love at Vargas Ranch series. It is a captivating, well-written story based on Christian principles. Set on a guest ranch near Wickenburg, Arizona, the series follows the lives of hardw" Read more of this review »
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Karen Baney liked Michelle Dodge's review of Her Almost Fiancé Cowboy: Love at Vargas Ranch Book 2: "This is a clean and christian romance. It is part of a series, but can be read as a stand alone. Cole has tried to ask Sydney five times to marry him, but gets cold feet each time. He has a secret he hasn't told her. He thinks she will feel he is not " Read more of this review »
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