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Online Status: Last On: Jul 18, 2008 - 5:42 PM
Profile Views: 9,506
Member Since: February 14, 2007
Location: Hurst, TX
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/lenanelsondooley
Website: www.lenaNelsonDooley.com
Genre: Romance
Primary Publishers: Heartsong/Barbour
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Readers have compared my writing to Tracie Peterson's and Lauraine Snelling's.
General Interests
Writing, reading, Gateway Church, ACFW, DFW Ready Writers, knitting,
Music
Contemporary Christian, Easy listening, Praise, Classical, Jazz
Books
Suspense, mystery, romance, contemporary, historical
Movies/TV
Lost, Survivor, NCIS, Deal or No Deal, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, The Unit, Without a Trace
Networks
Church: Gateway Church
Southlake, TX
2003 - 2008
Business: DFW Ready Writers
Colleyville, TX
2005 - 2008
Business: American Christian Fiction Writers
All over the, TX
2000 - 2008
College: Howard Payne
Brownwood, TX
1962 - 1964
College: Ouachita Baptist
Arkadelphia, AR
1960 - 1962
High School: Lonoke High School
Lonoke, AR
1957 - 1960
Published Works
Carolina Carpenter Brides (2007)
"Love Connection, aisle 8. . ."

This Carolins Superstore is buzzing with romance, but will love find a firm foundation to build upon?

Can You Help Me?
When Austin Hodges assists H&H customer Valerie Bradford, he can't believe what the fiesty blond woman plans to accomplish all by herself. Because of his profession, he knows how much help she needs, but for right now, his advice will hace to do. Can God lead them through the misunderstandings they encounter toward a bright future together?

The book also contains three other stories.

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Montana Mistletoe (2007)
Love Comes in Unexpected Packages

Four childhood friends from Mistletoe, Montana, made a pact to find true love by their twenty-eighth Christmas. As the deadline looms, each woman keeps busy with expanding careers and experiences that threaten to douse their Christmas spirit - as well as their chances for romance.

Christmas Confusion by Lena Nelson Dooley

Lori Compton, mayor of Mistletoe, needs ideas for ways to prop up the sagging economy. After having her heart broken by the former pastor, she doesn't want to spend time with the new pastor. Rev. Russell Brown has plenty of ideas, even one that includes his spending the rest of his life with the beautiful mayor. Will Lori be able to move beyond her hurts and recognize God's intentions for the future of the town - and for her own future?

Return to Mistletoe by Debby Mayne

Under the Mistletoe by Lisa Harris

All I Want for Christmas Is. . .You by Kim Vogel Sawyer

When Romance Arrives in Unexpected Packages, will Each Woman Be Able to Accept the Gift?

This book is available at most bookstores as well as online.

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One Year Life Verse Devotional (2007)
I was privileged to be included in this devotional book containing scriptures from 364 other people. Some of them are well-known, some are not. This would make a wonderful gift or choice for a personal devotional.

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The Spinster Brides of Cactus Corner (2007)
Four Cactus Corner, Arizona, women-unmarried by choice or circumstance-find fulfillment in volunteering at the town orphanage. That is until romance changes the course of their lives. India Cunningham is happy running her father's ranch until a childhood acquaintance arrives, trying to take over things. Can she trust him? Lawyer Anika Windsor is pitted in court against her first and only love. Elaine Daly has dedicated her life to caring for orphaned children and has no desire for a husband until a new doctor comes to town. Jody McMillan is determined to raise enough money to expand the overcrowded orphanage. Can she come to an agreement with the man who owns the next-door property?

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Who Am I? (2007)
Leiann has been lied to her entire life.

Leiann Hambrick was settled into a comfortable life as a Texas schoolteacher. . .but then her mother dies and her world is turned upside down. A letter Leiann receives causes her to question her very identity. What will she learn when she goes to Boston to meet the grandfather she nas never known?

Gerome Mays has discovered that someone is stealing from his wealthy stepfather. When Leiann shows up claiming to be his stepfather's long-lost granddaughter, Gerome wonders if she's involved. But as his attraction for her grows, unexplained accidents lead Gerome to a more sinister plot.

Will Leiann learn to forgive those who lied to her and find her true identity in the Lord? Can Gerome save Leiann's life and his stepfather's fortune?

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A Daughter's Quest (2006)
Constance Miller is on a mission

As he lies dying, Constance's father asks her to seek out a troubled friend of his from the war and tell him about God's love. Although she would rather stay with those she has known all her life, Constance obeys her father's wishes. She leaves her home in the mountains of Arkansas on a quest to find Jim Mitchell, reportedly living in Iowa.

Constance soon discovers that locating Jim will not be as easy as she had hoped, especially if she wants to avoid raising suspicions among the townsfolk of Browning City. And for reasons that escape her, the local blacksmith, Hans Van de Kieft, seems to take her on as his special concern, shadowing her every step.

Will Constance find Jim, or will her quest lead her instead to a destiny prepared by her heavenly Father, on that she would have never envisioned on her own?

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Minnesota Brothers (2006)
Four Stories of Swedes Who Find Romance in Their New Homeland

Minnesota Brothers contains four complete romantic novels in one volume: The Other Brother, His Brother's Castoff, Double Deception, and Gerda's Lawman. Readers will also enjoy reading a letter from the author where she shares more of her life with them.

Love Sets Down Roots

The Nilsson family of Sweden has decided to settle in Minnesota, where each of the brothers seeks a wife.

Experienve an immigrant family's adaptation to a new home as each sibling searches for acceptance, fulfillment, faith, and love.

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Never Say Never (2006)
Charlotte Will Never Love Again

When Charlotte Halloran's husband was killed by a drunk driver, her heart died, too. Now, one year later, Charlotte and her teenaged daughter are boarding a cruise ship to take their minds off their loss. But when the Pearl of the Ocean's captain catches her eye, Charlotte wonders if "never" was God's idea or—hers.

Captain Gareth Van den Hout knows the pain of losing love. Three years ago, he lost his precious wife to cancer. His time aboard the cruise ship created a chasm of secrets between them, and he's vowed it will never happen again. But when he sees Charlotte, Gareth is compelled to risk his heart and get to know the petite, black-haired beauty, even if only for a short time.

Could the Lord have plans to heal and unite two broken hearts convinced "never" is forever?

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Pirate's Prize, audio (2006)
A four CD audio edition of the novel.

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Windswept Weddings (2006)
Nature's Fury Can't Stop Love

Severe weather disrupts four weddings with the worst nature has to offer. Will the couples survive the emotional turbulence brewing with the storms?

Christine Dailey's perfect wedding is threatened when the worst snowstorm in years hits Minnesota. Can Christine trust God to take care of them and get them to the church on time?

The book also contains a story of a tornado in Texas, a hurricane in Florida, and a California wildfire.

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Pirate's Prize (2005)
Is there any way to escape from a pirate ship?

Angelina de la Fuente Delgado, the pampered daughter of a wealthy merchant, is on her way home from a trip to Spain when her ship is attacked by pirates. The brigands capture her and her aunt and steal all the merchandise on the ship. After forcing most of the crew to walk the plank, they sink the vessel into the Atlantic.

Brian O'Doule, who is secretly in love with Angelina, is also kidnapped by the pirates. Driven by feelings of guilt for not preventing the disaster, he does everything in his power to protect the women and to find a way for them all to escape.

Will Angelina ever see her home and her beloved father again? Or will she be forced to marry the fierce pirate captain, Etienne Badeau

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About Lena Nelson Dooley
Here are most of my books. Check the left column for more info on each book.




I am a multi-published author who loves to mentor the authors God brings to me to mentor. My husband of over 40 years and I live in Texas, where we are active in Gateway Church in Southlake.

We love to travel and spend time with our children, grandchildren, and great grandchild.

I am active in American Christian Fiction Writers, DFW Ready Writers (a local chapter of ACFW). I speak several times a year at spiritual retreats and writers' meetings.

In addition to being on ShoutLife, I have a website where you can see all of my other books. I ALSO GIVE AWAY A FREE BOOK EVERY MONTH ON MY WEB SITE. Visit it at:

Lena Nelson Dooley

I also blog at:

A Christian Writers World

On my blog, I feature interviews with authors with current books out. Come by and get to know some of the best Christian authors today. WE ALWAYS GIVE AWAY AT LEAST ONE COPY OF THE FEATURED BOOK.

I just put up a new blog that includes slide shows of my writing life and my family life. I've included a poll that will change almost weekly. You can visit this blog at:

Slide Shows

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Upcoming Events
MEETING - DFW Ready Writers at La Hacienda Ranch Restaurant - Colleyville, TX Aug 9, 2008 - 11:00 AM
BOOK RELEASE - Snowbound Colorado Christmas Sep 1, 2008 - 1:00 AM
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HEALING PROMISES - A Review   7/18/2008 - 5:41 PM
by Amy Wallace ISBN 978-1-60142-01-7 Multnomah Contemporary Suspense Defenders of Hope Series, Book 2 Back Cover Copy: Facing a New Threat When FBI Agent Clint Rollins takes a bullet during a standoff, it might just save his life. But no... (login or sign up to read more)
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RANSOMED DREAMS - A Review   7/14/2008 - 5:33 PM
By Amy Wallace ISBN 978-1-59052-747-4 Multnomah Contemporary Romantic Suspense Back Cover Copy: Chained to Yesterday. When tragedy struck and Gracie Lang lost everything, her faith crumbled, and nothing but the drive for justice propelled... (login or sign up to read more)
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ON SPARROW HILL - A Review   7/13/2008 - 5:47 PM
By Maureen Lang ISBN 978-1-4143-1346-7 Tyndale Fiction Contemporary/Historical Back Cover Copy: A legacy she never wanted. A love she'd only hoped for. As the curator for Quentin Hollinworth's famly estate, Rebecca Seabrook is focused on ... (login or sign up to read more)
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THE OAK LEAVES - A Review   7/08/2008 - 5:44 PM
By Maureen Lang ISBN 978-1-14143-1345-0 Tyndale Contemporary (Historical) Back Cover Copy: A legacy she never expected. A love that knows no bounds. Talia Ingram has an ideal life: a successful, devoted husband; a beautiful one-year-old ... (login or sign up to read more)
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HIDDEN DECEPTION - A Review   7/07/2008 - 5:52 PM
By Leann Harris ISBN 978-0-373-44302-4 Love Inspired Suspense Contemporary Back Cover Copy: Memories of a Mother's Murder Her own father had killed her mother. Afterward, Elena Segura Jackson had been adopted by a loving Santa Fe family. ... (login or sign up to read more)
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Prayer Team on 7/18/08 - 4:15 AM
Hey,

Thanks for joining our Prayer Team!

The best gift anyone can give to another is to pray for him or her. We live in a sinful world where bad things happen to people and people are tempted to sin. Praying for another person not only helps that person find God in the midst of trouble, but also helps us recognize the blessings that God gives us daily!

When there's anything you would like us to pray for, post a topic on our Prayer Team group, or send us a message. We would like to encourage you to pray for others. If you have any questions about Prayer, please let us know.


Be Blessed,

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Elizabeth on 7/16/08 - 11:09 PM
A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with
me? The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'.
They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together.

One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman
together.' To which, his father said 'Yes'.

Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three
endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed
by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile(42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island.

Father and son went on to complete the race together.

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Elizabeth on 7/16/08 - 5:23 PM

Christian Glitter by www.christianglitter.com

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Romans 12: 10-11
Amen!
May Abba richly bless you this day!
Eternal Love,
Elizabeth
Dawn Michelle Michals on 7/13/08 - 6:01 PM
Hi, Miss Lena :O)

I hope you are having a very blessed day.

Write on with Him~

Dawn:o)
laura on 7/12/08 - 1:34 AM
G'day Lena Thank you for the friend request
Blessings from Sunny Queensland Australia
Have a great week
Laura
~ 8> ~ Raych ~ <8 ~ on 7/09/08 - 8:02 AM
Shalom! How's it going? Hope you have a blessed day in Y'shua!!! :-)
ChiquitaRocker on 7/08/08 - 9:39 PM

I pray the Father send His warrior angels to guard and protect you and your family. May He cast a hedge of protection around your home and your finances in Jesus name. Walk in the peace of the Father.

Your sister-in-Christ,

Jeannie



Kathie C. Moore on 7/07/08 - 8:59 AM
Lena, thank you for the friend request! I love to hear from fellow Texans! I read your comments all the time on the ACFW loop and have learned so much from you already in the short few weeks that I've been a member. Thanks for sharing your wisdom so freely with all of us newbies! It's a treasure.

Blessings,
Kathie
Peyton Bailey on 7/07/08 - 8:12 AM
GOOD MORNING, HOW ARE YOU? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE REQUEST. YES, I GLADLY ACCEPT AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE FRIENDSHIP. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH!
PEYTON BAILEY
PSALM 91
Francis Ray on 5/31/08 - 11:27 PM
Of course. It's been a long time. :-D

How are you doing?
Susan on 5/30/08 - 12:54 PM
I am so grateful to your grandson for his service to protect my freedoms! When it comes to reading, I don't like, I love, as Timon says! However, I have accumulated about 2,000 books to be read, so I have to avoid reading too many descriptors of books I am waiting to read, because I don't want to give away any secrets. I visit your blog at least once a week, but I have to skip a lot of the interview contents. I have almost every book you ever wrote so far. I also either own or have pre-ordered every book I think would interest me, or my book buyers. I hope this comment means that you are one of my friends. You are nowhere near old enough to be my Mom, but you definitely remind me of her in the countenance. I appreciate that. Have a day of blessings!
Boaz and the Band on 5/12/08 - 6:16 PM
Many blessings to you!!May the Spirit of the Lord be with you always!! Boaz and the Band
The Art of Worship on 5/09/08 - 3:28 PM
Thanks for the add!
Lisa Buffaloe on 5/04/08 - 6:13 PM
Hi Lena,

Thank you for the compliment on the picture. :)

Sure did miss seeing you all on Thursday. Hope to see you this week.

Love and a big cyber-hug,

Lisa
Deepali on 4/23/08 - 1:43 AM