Cowboys—Always in Style! by Sarita Leone

Cowboy stories and the Old West have always intrigued me. The rugged terrain, hardships to endure, constant threat of attack from any number of things, fashion, and even tumbleweeds—they each have their own points of interest. And then, there are the cowboys themselves, riding the range, braving every challenge, sitting round a campfire at night or cooking over the open flames. What’s not to love about cowboys?

One of my favorite parts of writing about cowboy life is, believe it or not, writing about what they ate. Food, and the way it was prepared, is a topic I can’t get enough of. Every time I write a western, I try to pull some interesting food facts into the story.

For example, I nearly always reference Arbuckles coffee. I love a good cup of joe, and I’m pretty sure those who moved westward needed a fortifying cup or two, also. Arbuckles was considered a new product back in the times of cowboys, having only gained popularity shortly after the Civil War. It was unique because prior to its hitting shelves, the practice of making coffee included roasting the coffee beans in a skillet over a fire. Two brothers streamlined the process, roasting beans in big batches and packaging them for sale. No more scorched beans or burnt fingers!

There are so many historical bits and pieces that make cowboys and the Old West interesting. It is an absolute pleasure to take a peek into the lives they led, and then to share that with readers. I think that as long as we remain curious about history, cowboys will be in style! 

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When Gertie Jackson lost her husband in the war, she left Richmond searching for a new life. She wanted peace for her tortured soul...and she found it in Wylder.

Lane Hutchins rode to Wylder as a favor to an old friend...and to look once more upon the woman who'd stolen his heart years ago.

When Gertie's preparations for the big Founder's Day festivities sets off a streak of vandalism, Lane knows he can't leave while she's in danger. But will his efforts to win her heart push her further from him, or will Wylder's magic work to finally bring them together?

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Wylder Promises (The Wylder West) - Kindle edition by Leone, Sarita . Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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Author Bio:

Sarita Leone loves happy endings—in life and on the page.
 
When she's not busy writing her next novel, this adventure-loving yoga teacher likes to hike, travel, and dance beneath the stars. She studies languages, enjoys making a mess in the kitchen, and never says “no” to fun.
 
Finding pockets of peace everywhere she goes, this author plans to make every moment of this journey count.

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