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Kariss Lynch began her writing career in third grade when she created a story about a magical world for a class assignment. Chasing her dream into college, she received a degree in English at Texas Tech University and fell in love with writing faith-forward sweet romance and romantic suspense about characters with big dreams, adventurous spirits, and enduring hope. Kariss is a diehard Texan and makes her home in Dallas with her husband and three little kiddos.

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	Shaken (Heart of a Warrior, #1) 4.36 avg rating — 215 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Shadowed (Heart of a Warrior, #2) 4.59 avg rating — 138 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Surrendered (Heart of a Warrior, #3) 4.63 avg rating — 97 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
	Heart's Cry (Heart of a Lion, #1) 4.64 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 2020 — 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
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The Pocket Pair (Love Stories in Sheet Cake, Texas, #3)

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