I write romance stories about real-life issues that breathe God’s hope, light and possibilities into dark places.

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Chad Abbott fumed when his CIA boss interrupted his getaway on the French Riviera. He preferred to continue his pursuit of the gorgeous French goddess instead of rescuing a religious fanatic from the clutches of terrorists in Afghanistan. After a painful episode in Atlanta five years earlier, he vowed to never again become entangled with such a woman.

Grace Martin’s goal had always been to be a missionary. When she glimpsed the State Department’s post on her college website recruiting for a teacher, she saw the possibility of her dream becoming a reality. She would have the opportunity to share the love of Jesus with women of a remote village in the Middle East.

The two very different individuals find themselves fleeing for their lives. Neither realized how much those three days in Afghanistan would change them forever. Will Chad and Grace continue to oppose each other? Or will they find common ground to tread the obstacles as they journey toward the safety of the Pakistani border? But what then?

Undercover cop, beautiful woman both targeted for death.

Jonah Abbott is devastated when his girlfriend dies from a drug overdose. Anger and bitterness motivate him as he prowls the streets as an undercover cop. His life takes a drastic turn when he arrests an attractive resident of a low-income neighborhood.

To her parents’ dismay, Katy Wilson chooses to live in the neighborhood where she serves as a private social worker. In her attempt to free young people of their drug habits, she has made a few enemies in the community enemies who want her dead.

Despite the circumstances under which they met, Katy can’t deny the sizzling chemistry between them. She agrees to work with Jonah to uncover the plot against her, and he is determined to find the persons who want her out of their neighborhood. Will Katy let the bad guys win, or will she bravely stand against their threats and harassment? Can Jonah and Katy put aside their differences political, economic, and moral issues for a future together?

My first attempt at Historical Fiction – RELEASED IN 2020: JOURNEY TO HOPE: THE LEGACY OF A MAIL-ORDER BRIDE.


Upon the death of her grandmother, Boston socialite Cathleen Doyle resists her parents’ numerous attempts to find her a husband. While they are only interested in improving their social standing and increasing their financial holdings. Cathleen longs for someone to love her without consideration of her outward appearance or her hefty trust fund.

When she rejects every suitor, Cathleen’s parents insist she marry a man she only knows as an unscrupulous cad. Finding an advertisement for a mail-order bride in the Boston Globe, Cathleen jumps at the opportunity to escape the upcoming nuptials. She prefers her own marriage of convenience with a Wyoming rancher to a life of misery with a man she detest.

Secretly boarding the train in Boston, Cathleen’s journey is overshadowed by doubt and regret. As she weighs the consequences of her hasty decision, she remembers some of her grandmother’s last words–to trust her future to God.

With renewed hope, Cathleen steps off the train in Laramie and searches the crowd for the man she hopes to marry. Only minutes after her arrival, her fanciful dreams begin to crumble. Will Cathleen follow through with her plans to marry the handsome stranger? Does she have the courage and fortitude to survive as the wife of a cattle rancher?

Ben Sorenson turns away in anger when his father arrives at the ranch escorting yet another young woman in search of a husband. His father is convinced that only a mother can provide the love and care his children need. They had a good mother and Ben refuses to consider a replacement. And certainly not the spoiled rich girl his father helps from the wagon. Will Ben agree to marry the beautiful young woman or will he send her back to Boston where she belongs?

My first novel was a finalist for the Selah Awards.

Twin boys adopt a dog and its reclusive owner.

Walks along the shore inspired much of Alex Caine’s successful writing career. But today, he had no ambition but to romp with his dog, Bailey, and bask in the early morning sun still low on the horizon. He’d found the perfect life.

Alex found himself near the row of cottages beyond the dunes and spotted a scene so unusual he removed his sunglasses for a clearer view. Rarely was anyone stirring so early in the morning, but there in the sand sat two young boys—not more than three or four years of age. Concerned for their safety, he scanned the area for adult supervision. Why are these boys out alone?

Very pregnant Sarah Stuart trembled as she called the children inside. Thank God, the stranger left before she had to waddle out on the beach. Though the man appeared harmless, she refused to take a chance. A recent widow, Sarah struggled with her feelings of loss and trying to make her way with the twins on her own.

They make a strange pair, Alex and Sarah, but the twins are a channel for them to find themselves and each other.

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  1. I am purely impressed with your writers adventure, Claudette!! I wanna have access to all your works!! Takes me back in time (wonderful times) just reading these first few lines!! God Bless you and your work!!

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  3. Good for you Claudette! I am sure others will be blessed and receive God’s wisdom and comfort from your writings.

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  6. Looking forward to reading your blogs. I enjoyed your book very much! You certainly have a writing ministry! I’m just getting a reply to you, the children and grands have been here the last few days. Love you!

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  7. Good Moring from your neighbor across the street.I’m still at my daughters most of time,hope to be home soon.Im so happy that youre writing and sharing with us.

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      • YOU WRITE FROM YOUR HEART AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. I LOVE THE CHARACTERS IN YOUR BOOK AND ENJOYED YOUR SHORT STORIES. YOUR STORY OF LIFE ON THE FARM REMINDED ME OF MY TIME AT MY GRANDPARENTS’ FARMS WHEN I WAS YOUNG. I ADMIRE YOUR DETERMINATION AND DEDICATION TO YOUR WRITING AND BELIEVE IT WILL BE A BLESSING AND A WITNESS TO YOUR LOVE FOR GOD. THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP.

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  10. I would love to know and see some of your knowledge imparted in a book or books!! Please share when and where the can be obtained! God bless you and yours Claudette! Love Gerry

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  11. I have a complaint – Where’s the rest of the book? I laid in bed after reading the first two chapters wondering… wishing and frustrated I wasn’t reading the “rest of the story”… Is there more that I haven’t found yet?
    Agh!

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