Hop on Over

Hop on over to Preslaysa Williams' website today. I'm sharing a bit about my newest story Love, Stock, and Barrel, plus a bit about myself and my writing life. :) Would love to see you there. :) http://www.preslaysa.com/friday-five-with-crystal-barnes-winner-announcement

Debut Novel Release!!!

Howdy y'all! I'm so excited for one of my Texas writer buddies today. Fellow redhead author, Annette O'Hare's debut novel Northern Light releases today! Yeehaw!
Love Civil War romances? Here's one for you to try. Annette really brings the time and setting to life and her love for history pours through the pages.

Click on the title cover to grab your copy today. :)

Civil War has robbed Margaret Logan of all she holds dear, including her beloved New Orleans home and her fiancé. When her family moves to the desolate Bolivar Peninsula to manage a lighthouse that is no longer there, all her hopes for a normal future are dashed. Her world is rocked once again when a wounded Yankee soldier washes ashore needing her help. Despite her contempt for the North, Margaret falls in love with Thomas Murphy. As their love blooms, Margaret’s sister is overcome with neurosis, and her mind slowly slips away. Bitterness, psychosis and depression yield a decision fueled by contempt. Will one fatal choice cause Margaret to lose the man she loves and condemn Thomas to death?

Readers can find Annette on the Internet here:

• Website: www.annetteohare.com
• FB Author Page: www.facebook.com/annetteohareauthor
• Twitter Page: www.twitter.com/AnnetteOHare
• Pinterest Page: www.pinterest.com/annetteohare
• Amazon Page: http://goo.gl/SZ2y2g

My Goodreads Review:

Northern Light by Annette O'Hare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

War-torn hearts find love, forgiveness, and healing in this Civil War romance by Annette O'Hare. Set mostly on Texas's Bolivar peninsula, Northern Light is an insightful twist on the Good Samaritan story and what can happen when we open our hearts to God's instruction and wisdom. Thanks for letting us share in your story, Annette. Keep learning and sharing. :)


I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review.

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Join me at Lena's Blog for an Interview & Giveaway

Howdy y'all! Today, I'm being interviewed on Lena Nelson Dooley's blog, sharing tidbits and a sneak peek at my story Love, Stock, & Barrel. Be sure to leave a comment when you're there to be entered in a drawing for a free copy of Love, Stock, & Barrel. Hope to see you there. :)

http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/2016/02/love-stock-and-barrel-crystal-l-barmes.html

Happy Valentines! Here's Your Present from Me #Freebie

Happy Valentines y'all! I'm spreading the love all around this weekend. :)

Win, Love or Draw (Marriage & Mayhem, Book 1) is free for a limited time.
Grab your free copy here: http://amzn.to/1MzJcVK
Hurry, the sale won't last!

Win, Love or Draw (Marriage & Mayhem, Book 1)

Catherine McGarrett is a strong woman. Life in Texas demands such. For five years, she has built a growing horse ranch while praying for the return of the one man who stole her heart and shattered it in a million pieces when he left.

Now he’s back.

Samuel McGarrett rides into Cater Springs, Texas toting two six-shooters and too many scars. The trouble and pain from the past erupts around the couple. And not just in their marriage.

Can Sam win Catherine’s trust? Will their love survive? Or will his final draw be his last?

Happy Valentines Day Y'all! 

Guest on Seriously Write

Howdy y'all! Today I'm a guest on Seriously Write. Sharing what little I know about memes. Want to know what they are and tips on how to make one? Swing on by.
http://seriouslywrite.blogspot.com/2016/02/marketing-memes-by-crystal-l-barnes.html

Giveaway Alert!

We had such a blast at the launch party. Thanks to everyone who came and participated. You made my night. :) For those who still want to win a copy of Love, Stock, & Barrel, I'm hosting a giveaway on Amazon. Feel free to tell your friends (and enemies :) )
Follow the link below to enter:
https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/5bdc6e7c5975e2bf

Love, Stock, & Barrel is Here!!!

Howdy y'all! No doubt, we've all heard of shotgun weddings, but how about a shotgun wedding with the gun pointed at the woman? Well, I took that what-if and turned it into a novel. A novel that releases today! Yeehaw!

Love, Stock, & Barrel is book 2 in the Marriage & Mayhem series, and boy is there mayhem. Don't worry if you haven't read book 1. These stories can stand alone.

A bit about Love, Stock, & Barrel:

Hiding from a rat of a fiancé, Dinah Lexington makes tracks for Texas and who she hopes is her late mother’s relative. She’s seeking answers but finds more than she bargains for when she gets caught in a shotgun wedding—with the rifle pointed at her.

Russell Cahill can’t believe his father is demanding he marry the feisty redhead. The sharpshooting female would only add to his troubles, but how does one argue with a gun and an attraction he's fought to ignore?

Sparks fly. Secrets surface. Loss threatens.

Will a dream for love shatter forever, or will the pair find a marriage worth lock, stock, and barrel?


Want to learn more and have a chance to win a free copy of Love, Stock, & Barrel? Join me this evening at 7pm Central for my Facebook Launch party. Click the following link for more details. 
https://www.facebook.com/events/532347610274618/

Hope to see y'all there!