inspirational romance

thanks givings

/ Dora Hiers

for sunshine and blue skies after some much needed rain
for Bruiser’s new summer ‘do. 
Means less fur on the carpet for a few months.
for comfort during a storm.
Bruiser slept through a thunderstorm for the first time in eight years. Hope this shirt works just as well for fireworks! 

for words of comfort from God. 
The same God Who created the earth loves us and promises to never leave us, that we don’t need to be afraid. 
“The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deut 31:8 TNIV)

for daycares. 🙂

What about you?
What are your thanks givings?

SMALL TOWN TREASURE releases June 22!

/ Dora Hiers / 2 Comments

Hey friends.

I’m excited to announce that Small Town Treasure releases with White Rose Publishing on June 22 in e-book format only. It’s a deliciously, sweet romance, and tops out at a whopping 41 pages. 

Here’s a little about Small Town Treasure:

Five years ago, Emily Mannerson escaped small town living and moved to the big city where nobody knew “poor little Emily” and her miserable background. Now an attorney, Emily longs for what she left behind…her adopted mother and high-school sweetheart. 


Fire captain Matthew Westerly treasures his small town of Journey Creek and values faith, family, and friendships. When he rescues Emily from a horrific car accident, he’s determined to win her back and make up for the lost years. Can a big city girl and a small town boy discover their true treasure? Will they trust God to work a miracle?

I’m seeking influencers who can help me get the word out about Small Town Treasure by posting a review on Amazon and Pelican Book Group or by buzzing about it on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Shoutlife…wherever you hang out online. 


I have a limited number of watermarked pdf copies, so please let me know if you’re interested as soon as possible. Leave a comment here on this blog or email me at 
Dora at DoraHiers dot com

Thanks so much for your support and encouragement! I appreciate all of you!

My Review of THE UNLIKELY WIFE by Debra Ullrick

/ Dora Hiers

The Blurb:
The arrival of Michael Bowen’s bride, married sight unseen by proxy, sends the rancher reeling. With her trousers, cowboy hat and rifle, she looks like a female outlaw—not the genteel lady he corresponded with for months. He’s been hoodwinked into marriage with the wrong woman!

Selina Farleigh Bowen loved Michael’s letters, even if she couldn’t read them herself. A friend read them to her, and wrote her replies—but apparently that “friend” left things out, like Michael’s dream of a wife who was nothing like her. Selina won’t change who she is, not even for the man she loves. Yet time might show Michael the true value of his unlikely wife.

My Review:
Wow! I smiled or laughed all the way through this book!

A historical really has to pull me in, and this one did, starting with the cover. It’s so cute, but the story line actually clenched my purchase. How can you not love a person who refuses to change who they are just to get somebody to like them? And you’ll love Selina, dialect and all. You can’t help but feel sorry for Michael initially, but when he chooses to honor his vows, you really begin to like and respect him. The plot is fun, and the romance lively!

This book isn’t just fun and fluff. Ms. Ullrick weaved a subtle message in the story: that God made each person unique, and that we miss out on blessings when we judge people based on outward appearance.

This is the first book I have read by Debra Ullrick, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. After reading The Unlikely Wife, I will definitely get my hands on her other books!

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Disclaimer: An unbiased review, based on my purchase of this book.


Do you appreciate differences?
Do you dig deep to know the heart of a person?