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Kathleen Denly

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Kathleen Denly writes historical romance to entertain, encourage, and inspire readers toward a better understanding of our amazing God and how He sees us. She enjoys finding the lesser-known pockets of history and bringing them to life through the joys and struggles of her characters.

Sunny California, a favorite setting in her stories, is also her home. She lives there with her loving husband, four young children, two dogs, and ten cats. As a member of the adoption and foster community, children in need are a cause dear to her heart and she finds they make frequent appearances in her stories.

When she isn’t writing, researching, or caring for children, she spends her time reading, visiting historical sites, hiking, and crafting.

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Average rating: 4.45 · 1,024 ratings · 328 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	Waltz in the Wilderness (Chaparral Hearts #1) 4.37 avg rating — 478 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
	Sing in the Sunlight (Chaparral Hearts Book 2) 4.53 avg rating — 267 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
	Harmony on the Horizon (Chaparral Hearts Book 3) 4.44 avg rating — 144 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	Murmur in the Mud Caves (Chaparral Hearts Book 4) 4.54 avg rating — 89 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
	Shoot at the Sunset (Chaparral Hearts #5) 4.68 avg rating — 25 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
	Ribbons and Beaus (Chaparral Hearts #0.5) 4.50 avg rating — 10 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
	Cakes & Kisses (Chaparral Hearts #1.5) 4.88 avg rating — 8 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 Chaparral Hearts Series: Books 1-3 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 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
	Fairies in the Backyard 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2012 — 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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Kathleen Denly liked Jennifer Reynolds's review of Shoot at the Sunset (Chaparral Hearts #5): "I loved this book. Kathleen took yet another couple and brought them to life as believable people that you would think really did live in southern California back in the 1870's. She includes enough facts, real locations, and adds a what if these peop" Read more of this review »
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Kathleen Denly liked Amy's review of Shoot at the Sunset (Chaparral Hearts #5): "I have had the pleasure reading the previous four installments from the Chaparral Hearts series by Kathleen Denly. I was excited to get my hands on the fifth addition, Shoot at the Sunset. It is by far my favorite of the series. It was a delight gett" Read more of this review »
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Kathleen Denly rated a book it was amazing The Letter Tree by Rachel Fordham (Goodreads Author)	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
This novel is a mix of The Shop Around the Corner (aka You've Got Mail) and Romeo and Juliet (minus the main characters dying). The beginning was a bit slow for me, but the characters were so endearing I continued reading and soon couldn't put the st ...more
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I recently read In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer and absolutely loved it. Just as with the first book in this series, this story has an incredibly unique premise that involves the heroine living three lives in three different time periods. On her tw ...more
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This would make the perfect gift for the reader in your life who has been enjoying Carolyn's Muskoka series. Filled with delightful short stories that warm the heart, fans are sure to love getting to revisit their favorite characters. I thoroughly en ...more
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“In my years, I've learned that when it seems the good Lord isn't listening, more times than not it's the other way around.”
― Kathleen Denly, Murmur in the Mud Caves

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“There isn't anything you can do about the time you've lost, so don't let it steal the time you have.”
― Kathleen Denly, Murmur in the Mud Caves

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Kathleen’s Quotes

“We sit in the mud, my friend, and reach for the stars.”
― Ivan Turgenev, Fathers and Sons

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“Yes, of course duct tape works in a near-vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped.”
― Andy Weir, The Martian

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“Father sat down on the edge of the narrow bed. "Corrie," he began gently, "when you and I go to Amsterdam-when do I give you your ticket?"
I sniffed a few times, considering this.
"Why, just before we get on the train."
"Exactly. And our wise Father in heaven knows when we're going to need things, too. Don't run out ahead of Him, Corrie. When the time comes that some of us will have to die, you will look into your heart and find the strength you need-just in time.”
― Corrie ten Boom, The Hiding Place: The Triumphant True Story of Corrie Ten Boom

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