Walnut Springs Press

January Titles

2012-01-24T17:29:00.003-07:00

We've started this year out right with the release of four wonderful new titles by favorite Walnut Springs Press authors--Anna Jones Buttimore, Joyce DiPastena, Marie Higgins, and Tristi Pinkston.

No Escape by Anna Jones Buttimore
ISBN 978-1599928043
$16.99
260 Pages

Hoping to escape his grief over the loss of his beautiful wife Heather, Michael Boyd leaves behind his New York precinct and his gun to embark on a police-exchange program. As a police officer in rural North Wales, he is struck by the tenacity and resourcefulness of Catrin Pritchard, a single mother with a frightening past. It appears that her brother Seth is involved in drug dealing and something much bigger.

After Seth's sudden death, Michael is forced to overcome Catrin's hostility and her wariness to trust anyone, especially a man. Michael vows to protect her and her young daughter from the unknown assailants trying to silence them, and he and Catrin must decipher the meaning of the mysterious code etched on the back of a valuable oil painting.

As the threats and terror escalate, Michael finds himself betrayed by those closest to him even the Heather he remembers and realizes Catrin was right not to trust anyone. But when they find themselves trapped in an underground cave with the tide rising, one of those people is their only hope for escape.

Reviews
Anna Jones Buttimore is a witty, talented author. Her descriptive tone draws the reader immediately into the storyline. Filled with Welsh ambience, suspenseful intrigue, and a touch of romance, No Escape is a definite must-read a book to savor while curled up in front of a comforting fire. --Cheri Crane, author of Moment of Truth

Anna Jones Buttimore is a rare talent, at the top of her game in No Escape. She is a brilliant storyteller; her writing is sometimes humorous, sometimes lyrical, but always riveting! I've read all of her books in one sitting but this one I read sitting on the edge of my seat! --Kerry Blair, award-winning author

Anna Jones Buttimore is a rare talent, at the top of her game in No Escape. She is a brilliant storyteller; her writing is sometimes humorous, sometimes lyrical, but always riveting! I've read all of her books in one sitting but this one I read sitting on the edge of my seat! --Kerry Blair, award-winning author

Secrets after Dark by Marie Higgins
ISBN 978-1599928050
$17.99
250 pages

Will Hannah be Thornton Manor's latest victim?

Residing at Thornton Manor under the premise of courting Jonathan Thornton, Hannah Forester intends to find out who murdered her father - and why. After all, Jonathan's brother Morgan was the last person to visit Peter Forester before his demise. But upon her arrival at Thoronton Manor, Hannah is informed that Morgan perished the previous year in a house fire. She soon learns the manor is full of secrets: a ghost haunting the East Wing, a white wolf that roams the grounds by night, and the story of a curse-protected treasure on the neighboring island. Most disturbingly, Hannah discovers that numerous young women have visited the manor only to vanish without a trace.

When a hooded, deep-voiced man visits Hannah's bedroom late at night, warning her to leave the manor for her own safety, she realizes he must be Morgan Thornton. But why does he hide in the East Wing, and why does his family insist he is but a ghost? As Hannah falls in love with the handsome older brother, she must continue to court Jonathan in order to remain at the estate. Can she convince Morgan where her true loyalties lie? And will she uncover the Thorntons' secrets quickly enough to solve her father's murder before she loses her own life?

Targets in Ties by Tristi Pinkston
978-1599928074
$16.99
258 pages

After two long years, Ren’s mission is finally over, and it’s time for Ida Mae, Arlette, and Tansy to travel to Mexico to pick him up. They have their itinerary all planned out—visiting the ruins in the Yucatan, shopping, playing in the sand and surf—and then they’ll head to Ren’s mission home and be reunited with that dear boy. But a wanted antiquities thief crosses their path, and soon the ladies find themselves tangled up in a web of lies, intrigue, and costly jewelry. Held hostage by men desperate for riches, they do what only they can do—keep their heads about them, plan their escape, and discuss the proper making of tortillas. Will they survive their most harrowing adventure yet?

Reviews
“Ida Mae and company are at it again with a wild romp through Mexico. This story’s twists and turns will keep you on your toes!” Heather Justesen, author of Family by Design
“If Ida Mae, Tansy, and Arlette were actual women, I wouldn’t appreciate them any more than I already do. Tristi’s characters are every bit as lovable and real as my dear next-door-neighbor, Ruby. Grouchy Arlette, silly but surprising Tansy, and down-to-earth Ida Mae have quickly become my fictional best friends.” Andrea Pearson, author of the Kilenya series

“Hilariously intriguing, Targets in Ties is like a non-alcoholic margarita, the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and salty, and topped with an umbrella that makes it all the more appealing.” Nichole Giles, author of The Sharp Edge of the Knife

Dangerous Favor by Joyce DiPastena
978-1599928067
$18.99
372 Pages

Mathilde de Reivelle's father has been accused of stealing from the king, an allegation that has reduced her family to poverty. She has one chance to find and marry a man who can help her prove her father's innocence. Lord Therri, heir to a rich barony, has the wealth and connections Mathilde needs to delve into the mysteries of her father's past. Furthermore, Therri embodies all her romantic dreams.

Etienne, the younger son of a disgraced family, has neither wealth nor connections, but is smitten with Mathilde at a glance. She finds the knight intriguing, but believes he is only out to seduce her. While she seeks for a way to win Therri's attention, Etienne tricks her into granting him her favor, an embroidered white ribbon, for a tournament, setting in motion a dangerous chain reaction of events. Can Etienne save Mathilde from a nightmare from her past and prove himself the true hero of her dreams?

Reviews
Joyce DiPastena is the queen of sweet medieval romance. She pulls the reader into a story full of romance, intrigue, politics, and history. I thoroughly enjoyed Dangerous Favor and look forward to reading it again and again. -LDS Women's Book Review

I can't get enough of Joyce DiPastena's books and the rich world of medieval France with its tangled web of loyalties of love. . . . Mathilde and Etienne's sweet romance will curl your toes and make you smile. --Jennifer, Clean Romance Reviews

Joyce's lyrical writing transforms love stories into passionate, clean romances that will leave readers sighing with ardor and longing for their own knight. --Rachel Rager, author of By Love or By Sea

Christmas has come early!

2011-12-19T14:59:00.000-07:00

It's indeed true, Christmas has come early at Walnut Springs Press and we couldn't be more excited for the gift we've received. All twelve novels we released this year have been nominated for a Whitney Award. We're honored to have worked on some wonderful products with some talented authors, and are delighted that readers saw the value in what we've done.

Hang 'Em High (A Secret Sister Mystery) by Tristi Pinkston

When Ida Mae Babbitt receives an invitation to visit her son Keith’s dude ranch in Montana, she’s excited to mend their broken relationship, but not so excited about spending time with cows. Arlette and Tansy go along with her, ready to take a vacation that does not involve dead bodies or mysteries of any sort—one must have a break from time to time. But it seems a no-good scoundrel has moseyed into Dodge City and is bent on causing all sorts of trouble at the ranch. Unable to keep her curiosity in check—especially when it seems her own son is the most likely culprit—Ida Mae decides to investigate. Can she catch the villain and get him to the sheriff in time?

Identity by Betsy Love

While vacationing in Mexico, two similar-looking young women find themselves caught in a chain reaction of mistaken identities. Amelia is a wealthy heiress and business owner, and Savannah is a sweet Mormon girl deciding whether or not to serve a mission. When they end up on the same flight to Phoenix, Savannah and Amelia unravel the sequence of events that wreaked havoc on their trips, and they make plans to resolve the subsequent misunderstandings. But their flight is cut short when the plane crashes, killing one of the young women and plunging the other into a world of intrigue and deceit where identity means everything.

Lydia by Wanda Luce
At six and twenty, Lydia Hathaway has endured years of heartbreak, longing for a love that never came. Her deceased father’s foolhardiness has left her family bankrupt, and Lydia is eventually left no alternative but to take a position as the governess to Susan Ashcroft of Danbury Park in Surrey. Anxious for peace, Lydia rambles early one morning across the muddy wilds of the Ashcroft estate, where she has a most unimaginable encounter with the notorious Lord Connor Denton.
As their paths continue to cross, Lydia falls ever deeper in love with the charming rogue while battling against his growing assault on her heart. In spite of his forward attentions, she considers his behavior toward her as nothing less than idle flirtation. And why should she think otherwise? As the wealthy son of an earl, Lord Denton may choose from among the most beautiful women of England’s first circles. Tormented in a relentless battle to suppress a love she cannot overcome, Lydia resolves to leave the Ashcrofts and Danbury Park forever. After all, she is nothing to Denton—isn’t she?

No Angel by Theresa Sneed

Jonathan Stewart is not at all happy about having to return to earth as a guardian angel, but it’s required of all post-mortal spirits to fulfill at least one angel guardianship. Fortunately, on the Guardians Unlimited application, he had the good sense to request a client with early-marked-death status, so he believes that while his stay on earth will be most unpleasant, at least it will be short. What he doesn’t know is that a spirit with EMD status can choose his or her time of death! Jonathan’s client, Celeste Knight, has a mind of her own and refuses death at every turn, leaving him stuck as her guardian angel—in a place he only wanted to forget.

Pride & Popularity by Jenni James

Chloe Elizabeth Hart despises the conceited antics of the popular crowd—or more importantly, one very annoying, self-possessed guy, Taylor Anderson, who seems determined to make her the president of his fan club! As if! Every girl in the whole city of Farmington, New Mexico, is in love with him, but he seems to be only interested in Chloe.

This modern high school adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is a battle of wits as Chloe desperately tries to remain the only girl who can avoid the inevitable—falling for Taylor.

The Hidden Sun by J. Lloyd Morgan

Eliana and Rinan are in love. However, she is destined to become queen of Bariwon, obligated to marry the victor of a competition called the Shoginoc, while Rinan, her royal guardian, is forbidden to marry. Normally they could renounce their titles to be together, but these are not normal times. Abrecan, the malevolent governor of Erd, is determined to win the Shoginoc, thereby placing his easily manipulated son Daimh on Bariwon’s throne. Can Eliana and Rinan find a way to be together without jeopardizing the peace they are so desperately trying to protect?

In God Is Our Trust (Free Men and Dreamers, vol. 5) by L.C. Lewis

America exits the War of 1812 battered but determined under the leadership of the last men tutored by the Founding Fathers. As she is welcomed onto the world stage, new leaders prepare to thrust an aggressive platform on the nation, threatening America's unity and her brief period of prosperity and peace. The country's trials have prepared a choice generation, but as adversity afflicts the Pearson home, Hannah enters a crisis of faith, questioning man's interpretation of God's word. The struggles plaguing the Pearsons affect Frannie and the six families with whom the Pearsons have become entangled during the war. As a new religious reformation dawns in America, the Pearsons and Snowdens become involved with a young man from Hannah's past Joseph Smith whose accounts of visions and dealings with angels strain tender relationships and test the Constitution's guarantees of religious liberty.

Cold River by Liz Adair

Mandy Steenburg thinks her doctorate in education has prepared her to run any school district—until she tangles with the moonshine-making, coon-dog-owning denizens of a tiny district in Pacific Northwest timber country. She’s determined to make a difference, but the local populace still looks to the former superintendent for leadership. When Mandy lands in the middle of an old feud and someone keeps trying to kill her, instinct tells her to run. And though she has to literally swim through perilous waters, she finds a reason to stay and chance the odds.

Hearts through Time by Marie Higgins

When a woman claiming to be a ghost from 1912 appears in Nick Marshal's office and begs for help in solving her murder, he thinks he has lost his mind. A scandal that rocked Hollywood almost destroyed his law practice, so he doesn't need any more fireworks as he rebuilds his life. Still, he is intrigued by Abigail Carlisle's plea, and he needs clients, even if this one insists she's dead. The more secrets Nick uncovers, the deeper he falls for the beautiful ghost.

Abigail believes Nick is her heart's true desire, but how can happily-ever-after happen when she's already dead? The more time she spends with him, the more real she becomes, until Nick can finally touch her.

In a strange turn of events, Nick is suddenly whisked back to 1912, two weeks before Abby's murder, but she doesn't remember him. When he attempts to win her over so he can save her from a tragic destiny, Abby thinks Nick is courting her for her inheritance. But even if he can rescue her and make her trust him again, how can they be together forever?

Dearly Departed (A Secret Sisters Mystery) by Tristi Pinkston

Ida Mae Babbit has done her community service and is a reformed woman - no more law-breaking for her. But when Arlette's granddaughter Eden discovers a mystery in a fancy nursing home, Ida Mae - with the perfect excuse of a broken wrist and a broken ankle - checks herself into the place. After all, it is for the greater good. Soon she's buzzing around in her motorized wheelchair, questioning the residents and swiping files from the office. She's bound and determined to get to the bottom of this case. But can she solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim?

Just Shy of ParadisJust Shy of Paradise by Carole Thayne Warburton

When Lily's valuable fishing pole is stole, her Native American friend Sky is charged with the crime. But things are not always as they seem in this intriguing tale of romance, secretes, and betrayal.

Double Deceit by Stephanie Humphreys

Elaina soon accepts a job working at a small bookstore owned by the handsome Ryan Hill and his mother. Despite her reluctance to become romantically involved with anyone, she is drawn to Ryan and finds herself falling in love.

But someone isn’t happy with Elaina’s new life and is watching her every move. Her tormenter seems determined to destroy her sanity and her future, but Elaina can’t convince anyone the threat is real. Natalie is preoccupied with her own blossoming romance, and Ryan and Elaina’s friend Peter seem to believe the threat has been manufactured in her own mind—a result of her guilt and grief.

Now Elaina’s plans for a new start are crashing down around her. She knows she will have to find the answers on her own before she can ever overcome the past and enjoy love and happiness again. But how can she protect those she loves when she doesn’t know whom to trust?

Want to be a part of next years' Walnut Springs Press family? Check out our submission guidelines.

Need a Christmas gift idea? Look no further than our recently published titles.

2011-12-08T13:25:00.001-07:00

Do you have someone who loves historical novels? Then you should give them the final volume in the Free Men and Dreamers series, In God Is Our Trust by Laurie Lewis

In God is Our Trust (Free Men and Dreamers, book 5)

by Laurie (LC) Lewis

And this be our motto In God is our trust.

America exits the War of 1812 battered but determined under the leadership of the last men tutored by the Founding Fathers. As she is welcomed onto the world stage, new leaders prepare to thrust an aggressive platform on the nation, threatening America's unity and her brief period of prosperity and peace. The country's trials have prepared a choice generation, but as adversity afflicts the Pearson home, Hannah enters a crisis of faith, questioning man's interpretation of God's word. The struggles plaguing the Pearsons affect Frannie and the six families with whom the Pearsons have become entangled during the war. As a new religious reformation dawns in America, the Pearsons and Snowdens become involved with a young man from Hannah's past Joseph Smith whose accounts of visions and dealings with angels strain tender relationships and test the Constitution's guarantees of religious liberty.

Or maybe you're wanting to buy yourself a present and what could be better than a book filled with wisdom and inspiration to go along with the study of the Book of Mormon next year?

Wisdom and Inspiration from the Book of Mormon
by Leigh Brown

Understanding and gaining a testimony of spiritual matters will bring us happiness and peace for today as well as eternity.

The Book of Mormon is full of spiritual insights. Wisdom and Inspiration from the Book of Mormon brings together some of its most uplifting insights in one easily accessible collection. Each page contains an important gospel principle, a supporting scripture, and a correlating quote from an Apostle, prophet, or LDS scholar.
At the bottom of each page is a point to ponder or a suggestion for applying the principle.

Pick up this book to find quick insights from the Book of Mormon to lighten your life and bring you more understanding of the spiritual things of God.

Or maybe you're going to be getting an eReader for Christmas will wanting to purchase some books in January.

Northanger Alibi (The Jane Austen Diaries) by Jenni James

Secrets after Dark by Marie Higgins

No Escape by Anna Jones Buttimore

Dangerous Favor by Joyce DiPastena
Defenders of the Covenant by Angie Lofthouse
Targets in Ties (A Secret Sister Mystery) by Tristi Pinkston

Thankful

2011-11-23T09:50:00.001-07:00

President Thomas S. Monson so beautifully reminds us that "A grateful heart, then, comes through expressing gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His blessings."

Which is actually one of the reason why I love Thanksgiving so much. It gives us all a gentle push to express vocally all that we are thankful for--both the seemingly small, daily things, as well as those larger, important things that define who we are.

We first want to express gratitude for our Walnut Springs Press family-- Liz Adair, Jeff Baker, Miriam Barton, Susan Bell, Anna Jones Buttimore, Susan Dayley, Joyce DiPastena, Doug Dobberfuhl, Crystal Godfrey, Donna Hatch, Marie Higgins, Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen, Stephanie Humphreys, Jenni James, Dave Johnston, Laurie Lewis, Betsy Love, Wanda Luce, Jason Morgan, Tristi Pinkston, Gale Sears, Theresa Sneed, Joan Sowards, Jenny Stanger, Arie Van de Graaff, Carole Thayne Warburton, Randy and Helen Hall, Amy Peterson, Shauna Mooney Kawasaki, Debbie Weikel, and Brooke Parker.

We've loved your enthusiasm, your creativity, and your willingness to work with us. Your humor and funny antidotes brighten our day. We consider you dear friends and rejoice when things go well and pray for you when things don't.

We're grateful for those who will soon be part of the Walnut Springs Press family--Angie Lofthouse, Kelly Nelson, Shirley Bahlmann, and Brooke McLay.

We're grateful for our wonderful reviewers. Thank you for your willingness to stay up late reading so you can meet deadlines. And thank you for the wonderful praises you write--your honest words mean so much to all of our authors

We're grateful for our facebook fans, twitter and blog followers. We've loved connecting with you and being able to share in the joys of life. You are the reason we do what we do.

We're grateful for the small things: sunshine, heat, dear friends, a kind word, things that make us smile, kisses from children, a prayer answered, protection, and food to fill our bellied.

Most of all we are thankful for our knowledge of our Saviour, our membership in His church, and blessings of the temple.

May we all remember to not only be thankful daily, but to express that gratitude.

Ghosts, demons, and magic, oh, my!

2011-10-20T11:02:00.000-06:00

What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than with the following mystery, magic, and haunted titles?

If Ghost are you thing, check out Haunts Haven or Hearts through Time.

Haunts Haven by Joan Sowards

When Callie Wilford inherits a century-old inn in southern Arizona, locals tell her of a ghost who "guards" the inn. But Callie doesn't believe in ghosts, and she plans to turn the inn into a bed and breakfast. Then things start to happen - strange, spooky things - and she begins to wonder if there is some truth to the ghost stories. If that weren't bad enough, Callie discovers a mysterious grave in the cellar. As she confronts the inn's tragic secrets, she also faces her lonely past and learns to embrace her heritage. But it takes a handsome cowboy and a charming rancher to prove that Callie's long-guarded heart can love again.

Hearts through Time by Marie Higgins

When a woman claiming to be a ghost from 1912 appears in Nick Marshal's office and begs for help in solving her murder, he thinks he has lost his mind. A scandal that rocked Hollywood almost destroyed his law practice, so he doesn't need any more fireworks as he rebuilds his life. Still, he is intrigued by Abigail Carlisle's plea, and he needs clients, even if this one insists she's dead. The more secrets Nick uncovers, the deeper he falls for the beautiful ghost.

Abigail believes Nick is her heart's true desire, but how can happily-ever-after happen when she's already dead? The more time she spends with him, the more real she becomes, until Nick can finally touch her.

In a strange turn of events, Nick is suddenly whisked back to 1912, two weeks before Abby's murder, but she doesn't remember him. When he attempts to win her over so he can save her from a tragic destiny, Abby thinks Nick is courting her for her inheritance. But even if he can rescue her and make her trust him again, how can they be together forever?

If you like magic or angels and demons check out Trapped, Queen in Exile, or No Angel.

Trapped by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen

A forged letter, a golden vial, an ancient curse...

Her expression remained somber, but excitement crept into her voice. You are the Firstborn She...You must go to them. You want me to act as bait? Not bait, Emi. A spy. Our Trojan horse.

When Emi Warrin wakes one night to find a thief in her mother's house, she has no idea the intruder has planted a trap--a mysterious letter that will change her life forever. Lured to the Austrian Alps with Daniel, the man she loves, Emi is thrown into a perilous, mafia-like world of feuding families and a devastating curse that spans generations. As the Firstborn She--the only firstborn female in hundreds of years--only Emi can free her family from the curse that will soon afflict her as well. But for Emi to break the curse, she must delve into her family's dark past, and she must gain the trust of those who would use her for their own evil designs.

As Emi struggles to understand her destiny as the Firstborn She, she learns that everything isn't as it seems and that all choices have consequences.

Queen in Exile by Donna Hatch

Rumors of war hang over Princess Jeniah's peaceful country of Arden, a land that shuns both magic and warfare. Following a lifelong dream, Jeniah forms a telpathic bond with a revered creature called a chayim, who is prophesied to save her kingdom. But when a Darborian knight comes upon Jeniah with her chayim, he sees only a vicious monster about to devour a maiden, and he slays the beast.

Devastated by the loss of her chayim, and fearing that her own magic is evil, Jeniah doubts her destiny. When an enemy invades Arden City, they slaughter the people, storm the castle, and execute the entire royal family except the princess. Rescued by the knight who slew her chayim, Jeniah is now heir to the throne of Arden and the only hope for freeing her people from tyranny.

On the run and hunted by enemy soldiers, Jeniah must place her life and the fate of her kingdom in the hands of this trained killer. Torn between embracing her destiny as queen of Arden, and her love for a mere knight, she must ultimately rely on her magic to save herself and her people from death and tyranny.

No Angel by Theresa Sneed

Jonathan Stewart is not at all happy about having to return to earth as a guardian angel, but it's required of all post-mortal spirits to fulfill at least one angel guardianship. Fortunately, on the Guardians Unlimited application, he had the good sense to request a client with early-marked-death status, so he believes that while his stay on earth will be most unpleasant, at least it will be short. What he doesn t know is that a spirit with EMD status can choose his or her time of death! Jonathan's client, Celeste Knight, has a mind of her own and refuses death at every turn, leaving him stuck as her guardian angel in a place he only wanted to forget.

Or maybe straight-up mysteries is more your thing.

Cold River by Liz Adair

Mandy Steenburg thinks her doctorate in education has prepared her to run any school district - until she tangles with the moonshine-making, coon-dog-owning denizens of a tiny district in Pacific Northwest timber country. She's determined to make a difference, but the local populace still looks to the former superintendent for leadership. When Mandy lands in the middle of an old feud and someone keeps trying to kill her, instinct tells her to run. And though she has to literally swim through perilous waters, she finds a reason to stay and chance the odds.

Identity by Betsy Love

While vacationing in Mexico, two similar-looking young women find themselves caught in a chain reaction of mistaken identities. Amelia is a wealthy heiress and business owner, and Savannah is a sweet Mormon girl deciding whether or not to serve a mission. When they end up on the same flight to Phoenix, Savannah and Amelia unravel the sequence of events that wreaked havoc on their trips, and they make plans to resolve the subsequent misunderstandings. But their flight is cut short when the plane crashes, killing one of the young women and plunging the other into a world of intrigue and deceit where identity means everything.

Hang 'Em High by Tristi Pinkston

When Ida Mae Babbitt receives an invitation to visit her son Keith's dude ranch in Montana, she's excited to mend their broken relationship, but not so excited about spending time with cows. Arlette and Tansy go along with her, ready to take a vacation that does not involve dead bodies or mysteries of any sort - one must have a break from time to time. But it seems a no-good scoundrel has moseyed into Dodge City and is bent on causing all sorts of trouble for the ranch. Unable to keep her curiosity in check - especially when it seems her own son is the most likely culprit - Ida Mae decides to investigate. Can she lasso the varmint and get him to the sheriff in time?

Double Deceit by Stephanie Humphreys

Elaina soon accepts a job working at a small bookstore owned by the handsome Ryan Hill and his mother. Despite her reluctance to become romantically involved with anyone, she is drawn to Ryan and finds herself falling in love.

But someone isn’t happy with Elaina’s new life and is watching her every move. Her tormenter seems determined to destroy her sanity and her future, but Elaina can’t convince anyone the threat is real. Natalie is preoccupied with her own blossoming romance, and Ryan and Elaina’s friend Peter seem to believe the threat has been manufactured in her own mind—a result of her guilt and grief.

Now Elaina’s plans for a new start are crashing down around her. She knows she will have to find the answers on her own before she can ever overcome the past and enjoy love and happiness again. But how can she protect those she loves when she doesn’t know whom to trust?

Dearly Departed by Tristi Pinkston

Ida Mae Babbit has done her community service and is a reformed woman - no more law-breaking for her. But when Arlette's granddaughter Eden discovers a mystery in a fancy nursing home, Ida Mae - with the perfect excuse of a broken wrist and a broken ankle - checks herself into the place. After all, it is for the greater good. Soon she's buzzing around in her motorized wheelchair, questioning the residents and swiping files from the office. She's bound and determined to get to the bottom of this case. But can she solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim?

Just Shy of Paradise by Carole Thayne Warburton

When Lily's valuable fishing pole is stolen, her Native American friend Sky is charged with the crime. But things are not always as they seem in this intriguing tale of romance, secrets, and betrayal.

Sun Tunnels and Secrets by Carole Thayne Warburton

On a trip to the Sun Tunnels in the Utah desert, Norma and her sisters find a body on the side of the road. But this awful discovery turns out to be the least of their problems. Norma's husband just passed on, and she learns he kept a secret from her for sixty years. LaRue is keeping a secret from Norma. The sisters' young friend Tony is keeping a secret about his famous father, and Tony's mother is keeping a secret of her own. Tony is secretly in love with his friend Kelli, who recently escaped from a polygamist cult. And who is the mysterious young car thief with whom Norma feels a special connection? Everything converges in Grouse Creek at the Fourth of July celebration. Will secrets prove everyone's undoing?

Missing by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen

A BYU-Idaho choir tour in British Columbia turns out to be anything but ordinary when soloist Stacie Cox spots a kidnapped child from Rexburg during a performance. Before Stacie can alert the authorities, the little girl disappears. Stacie vows to find and rescue her, a choice that forces her to deal with her guilt-ridden past and another little girl that haunts her dreams. When the handsome Matt Brennan helps Stacie in the search, she tries to resist the attraction she feels for him. Yet as he gains her friendship and trust, her resolve to never fall in love begins to crumble. And after a series of harrowing events, Stacie must decide if she is willing to sacrifice her life - and a possible future with Matt - to save a stranger.

It's been awhile . . .

2011-09-29T10:53:00.000-06:00

Late summer and early fall is always a busy time for Walnut Springs Press as we're preparing books for LDSBA and the holiday season. Because it's been so busy something's had to slide, and unfortunately it's been the blog. :(

And I'm sure you're all just dying to know what we've been working on during this busy time.

Activities for LDS Kids: Dot-to-Dot 1-30 artwork by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki

Activities for LDS Kids: Dot-to-Dot 1-50 artwork by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki

Activities for LDS Kids: Color by Numbers artwork by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki

Activities for LDS Kids: Mazes artwork by Shauna Mooney Kawasaki

Cold River by Liz Adair

Mandy Steenburg thinks her doctorate in education has prepared her to run any school district—until she tangles with the moonshine-making, coon-dog-owning denizens of a tiny district in Pacific Northwest timber country. She’s determined to make a difference, but the local populace still looks to the former superintendent for leadership. When Mandy lands in the middle of an old feud and someone keeps trying to kill her, instinct tells her to run. And though she has to literally swim through perilous waters, she finds a reason to stay and chance the odds.

Identity by Betsy Love

Lydia by Wanda Luce

At six and twenty, Lydia Hathaway has endured years of heartbreak, longing for a love that never came. Her deceased father’s foolhardiness has left her family bankrupt, and Lydia is eventually left no alternative but to take a position as the governess to Susan Ashcroft of Danbury Park in Surrey. Anxious for peace, Lydia rambles early one morning across the muddy wilds of the Ashcroft estate, where she has a most unimaginable encounter with the notorious Lord Connor Denton.

As their paths continue to cross, Lydia falls ever deeper in love with the charming rogue while battling against his growing assault on her heart. In spite of his forward attentions, she considers his behavior toward her as nothing less than idle flirtation. And why should she think otherwise? As the wealthy son of an earl, Lord Denton may choose from among the most beautiful women of England’s first circles. Tormented in a relentless battle to suppress a love she cannot overcome, Lydia resolves to leave the Ashcrofts and Danbury Park forever. After all, she is nothing to Denton—isn’t she?

No Angel by Theresa Sneed

Jonathan Stewart is not at all happy about having to return to earth as a guardian angel, but it’s required of all post-mortal spirits to fulfill at least one angel guardianship. Fortunately, on the Guardians Unlimited application, he had the good sense to request a client with early-marked-death status, so he believes that while his stay on earth will be most unpleasant, at least it will be short. What he doesn’t know is that a spirit with EMD status can choose his or her time of death! Jonathan’s client, Celeste Knight, has a mind of her own and refuses death at every turn, leaving him stuck as her guardian angel—in a place he only wanted to forget.

Meatless Meals for Meat Eaters by Miriam Barton

Do you want to eat less meat but have no idea how to plan a meal without it? Have you tried vegetarian cookbooks only to find that you didn't like the flavor of the food? Meatless Meals for Meat Eaters is designed specifically for meat eaters, not just the stalwart vegetarian. This unique cookbook is a collection of meatless recipes that are delicious yet easy to make. When you incorporate several meatless meals into your diet every week, you will feel better and have more energy—and you won’t miss the meat.

Pride & Popularity by Jenni James

Chloe Elizabeth Hart despises the conceited antics of the popular crowd—or more importantly, one very annoying, self-possessed guy, Taylor Anderson, who seems determined to make her the president of his fan club! As if! Every girl in the whole city of Farmington, New Mexico, is in love with him, but he seems to be only interested in Chloe.

This modern high school adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is a battle of wits as Chloe desperately tries to remain the only girl who can avoid the inevitable—falling for Taylor.

The Hidden Sun by J. Lloyd Morgan

Eliana and Rinan are in love. However, she is destined to become queen of Bariwon, obligated to marry the victor of a competition called the Shoginoc, while Rinan, her royal guardian, is forbidden to marry. Normally they could renounce their titles to be together, but these are not normal times. Abrecan, the malevolent governor of Erd, is determined to win the Shoginoc, thereby placing his easily manipulated son Daimh on Bariwon’s throne. Can Eliana and Rinan find a way to be together without jeopardizing the peace they are so desperately trying to protect?

The Pioneer Cookbook by Miriam Barton

The Pioneer Cookbook: Recipes for Today's Kitchen returns us to a simple time when food filled our souls and everything was made from scratch. This book contains over 200 pioneer recipes adapted for today's kitchen. Each recipe uses everyday ingredients and includes easy to-follow instructions.

Some of the mouthwatering recipes in this book include: Dutch oven chicken, Buckwheat pancakes, Irish soda bread, Poblano enchiladas, and Applesauce wedding cake.

Whether you're making fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, apple pie, or dill pickles, you'll love the recipes in this cookbook!

Phew! Not bad for a two man (or women) team. :)

And keep your eyes peeled for these upcoming titles!

In God is Our Trust (Free Men and Dreamers, book 5) by Laurie (LC) Lewis
Wisdom and Inspiration from the Book of Mormon by Linda Prince
Northanger Alibi (The Jane Austen Diaries) by Jenni James
Secrets after Dark by Marie Higgins
Dangerous Favor by Joyce DiPastena
Defenders of the Covenant by Angie Lofthouse
No Escape by Anna Jones Buttimore
Targets in Ties (A Secret Sister Mystery) by Tristi Pinkston

Free Book Friday Giveaway--Messages From the Scriptures

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Congratulations to Lisa R who won Double Deceit by Stephanie Humphreys.

This week we're giving away Messages From the Scriptures by Jeff Baker.

Entering is easy, but you must be done by MIDNIGHT MST THURSDAY, July 21st.