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Online Status: Last On: Oct 29, 2009 - 10:40 PM
Profile Views: 2,426
Member Since: April 6, 2007
Location: Small Town, AR
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/ChristineLynxwiler
Website: http://www.christinelynxwiler.com
Genre: Romance
Primary Publishers: Barbour Publishing
Influences:
Francine Rivers, Dean Koontz, Ted Dekker, Donita K. Paul, & Debbie Macomber
Similar To:
Karen Kingsbury, Debbie Macomber, & Susan May Warren
News Feed
Thursday November 19
11:08 PM is now friends with jessica
Wednesday November 18
10:15 PM is now friends with tabby and Next in Line Ministries
Sunday November 15
10:07 PM is now friends with Angela K Serocki
General Interests
writing, kayaking, reading, having fun with family
Music
Keith Lancaster, Acapella, Enya, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, most Country Music
Books
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz, Leave it to Claire by Tracey Bateman, Lost in Nashvegas by Rachel Hauck, Everything's Coming up Josey by Susan May Warren, The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers, Blink by Ted Dekker, The Oath by Frank Peretti, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle
Movies/TV
Facing the Giants, Racing Stripes, Chronicles of Narnia, It's a Wonderful Life, Gilmore Girls, Star Trek Voyager
Published Works
Reluctant Cowgirl, McCord Sisters Series #1 (2009)
Actress Crytal McCord gave up the closeness of her big family in order to make a name for herself on the New York City stage. But when life in the Big Apple turns sour, she follows a country road back to her parents Arkansas ranch.The last thing she expects to find in cowboy country is a new leading man. Still, she can't help but imagine handsome rancher Jeremy Buchanan in the role. Unfortunately, Jeremy's been burned by Crystal's type before. Or has he? Every time he thinks he knows her, the multi-faceted woman surprises him. Will the reluctant pair allow their hearts to guide them, or will their common stubborn pride keep them miles apart?

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Along Came a Cowboy (2008)
When Rachel Donovan, a strong-willed chiropractor with a past, meets Jack Westwood, a bull-headed cowboy looking for a future, it looks like hate at first fight. But when the dust settles, it may be love. Can the chiropractor and the cowboy bridle their growing attraction, or will love ultimately have free reign?

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Forever Christmas (2007)
After two broken engagements, Kristianna Harrington forsakes her dream of a December wedding and focuses her attention on her Christmas shop in Jingle Bells, Arkansas. When a handsome lawyer proposes changing the town's name, Kristianna has jumbled feelings. Will her heart discern the truth before her town and her holiday spirit are extinguished? 288 pages, softcover from Barbour.

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Arkansas (2006)
The four McFadden brothers put their lives-and love-on the line. When Jake sees Brandi Delaney stranded in a rushing stream, he knows he has to save her. Will his act of mercy change both their lives? Clint is compelled to rescue Jessa Sykes from a burning cabin. Will his heart get singed in the process? Holt is attracted to Megan Watson, a woman struggling to atone for her dead husband's crimes. Will her ugly past ruin Holt's political career? Cade is asked to help Annalisa Davis find her sister. If Cade takes the case, will he lose his heart? Dare these Ozark Mountain brothers risk their hearts for love?

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Promise Me Always (2006)
Thirty-five-year-old widow Allie Richards has always dreamed of having her own landscaping business. After losing her job, Allie's Pinky Promise girlfriends convince her to enter Shady Grove's Beautiful Town Landscaping Competition. The prize? The town's landscaping and maintenance contract. But there's a hitch. Every move Allie's ragtag crew makes will be featured in the reality segment of a local TV show. Armed with only a green thumb and a motley crew of helpers, does Allie have any chance of surviving the hype and making her dream a reality? Daniel Montgomery, the man behind the camera, is after more than just a story. Will he be satisfied with anything less than Allie's heart?

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*Christian Fiction Reviews* , ACFW Shouters , Christian Romance Lovers , Heartsong Presents Readerzine , Light Writers Magazine , Lost Genre Guild , Media Room for Literary Art
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About Christine Lynxwiler
Best-selling author Christine Lynxwiler sold her first story in 2001 to Barbour Publishing. Since then she's written fifteen Christian romance novels and novellas. Her book, Forever Christmas, ranked number 12 on the Christian Bookseller's Association Bestseller List in January, 2009. Her new release, The Reluctant Cowgirl, is the first in the McCord Sisters series. Romantic Times gave The Reluctant Cowgirl 4 ½ stars and chose it as Top Pick for April.

A four-time winner of the prestigious American Christian Romance Writers/American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year Award, Christine recently signed a new six-book contract with Barbour Publishing of Uhrichsville, Ohio, bringing her total of contracted books to twenty. Besides Forever Christmas, her latest novels include Arkansas, Promise Me Always and Along Came a Cowboy. She also writes mysteries with two of her sisters, Sandy Gaskin and Jan Reynolds. Their brand new release, Alibis in Arkansas, is currently available in Sam's Club's nationwide, as well as in many bookstores.

When Christine isn't at her computer, you'll often find her cheering and coaching alongside her husband at one of their daughters' softball games, kayaking down beautiful Spring River with her family, or getting together with friends from church. She loves to hear from readers at Christine_Writes@yahoo.com.
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Reluctant Cowgirl, McCord Sisters Series #1   10/29/2009 - 10:29 PM
Actress Crystal McCord gave up the closeness of her big family in order to make a name for herself on the New York City stage. But when life in the Big Apple turns sour, she follows a country road back to her parents Arkansas ranch.The last thing she... (login or sign up to read more)
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Psalm 1 (New International Version)   10/22/2009 - 8:51 PM
1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and ... (login or sign up to read more)
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The Beatitudes   10/08/2009 - 6:50 PM
Matthew 5 1Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those ... (login or sign up to read more)
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Verse of the Week   10/01/2009 - 4:47 PM
Daniel 12:3 (New International Version) 3 Those who are wise [a] will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. (login or sign up to read more)
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Verse of the Week   9/25/2009 - 1:21 AM
Ephesians 3:20-21 (New International Version) "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generation... (login or sign up to read more)
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Christian Artists Network on 11/05/09 - 7:11 PM
Greetings Christine, If we can be of any assistance in bringing your vision to pass, please make it known. We are all interdependent on each other and we all have something to contribute.

We are not afraid of being "used". Only useful people get used.

Allen
Get It In Your Soul, Inc. on 10/23/09 - 10:59 AM
Thanks for the friend invite! Through ShoutLife I am amazed at the many ways God is working in people's lives! May God's blessings overtake you and congratulations on your CBA and American Christian Romance Writers/American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year Awards!!
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April Dawn on 10/08/09 - 7:46 PM
Wonderful to see a fellow author here on shoutlife.