WHEW -- SUMMER IS HERE!

       I can’t believe we are already headed into mid-summer. It seems only a few days ago that we were shivering with a cold spring here in Michigan, and a very wet one, while most of us were “watching” the weather through our windows because we were confined to home due to Covid-19. Those of us who have so far survived the worst of it can be thankful for our health and even our lives, and we can enjoy summer flowers and watching the birds and feeling the sunshine.

       Personally, I am enjoying the release of Book #71, LAWMAN IN THE HIGH LONESOME, available from Amazon.com for Kindle, and in print. I am also enjoying the great reader comments already coming in, most saying they couldn’t put the book down. In this story, Sheriff Matt Stover heads for the Outlaw Trail to hunt down the men who killed his wife in a bank robbery. Along the way, fate puts him in the pathway of Elly Lowe, a Civil War widow headed for California. A sweet friendship turns into a love that is strong enough for Matt to ride into even more danger when he later discovers Elly needs his help. No lawman should consider riding into outlaw country, but Matt does – in revenge for his wife’s death – and to rescue the woman who has taught him a man can love again.

       I am already looking forward to publication of the next book in the series, JOURNEY TO HIGH LONESOME, which will be available in November of this year. As many of you already know, each book in the "Men of the Outlaw Trail" series is a single title with a new hero and heroine, and each story touches briefly on other characters I've written about who "visited" the Outlaw Trail! For more details about each book, please click on the links below:

    RIDE THE HIGH LONESOME   

   LAWMAN IN THE HIGH LONESOME      JOURNEY TO HIGH LONESOME   

       Sometime in the future, I plan two more books to round out the High Lonesome series. BUT FIRST – I will spend the rest of this year writing BLAZE OF GLORY - BOOK #5 to my OUTLAW HEARTS series. Jake Harkner will be back in true form, all the bravado you expect from this outlaw-turned-lawman-turned-big Colorado rancher! Bullets will fly, and things will happen in this book you won’t expect. It’s going to be packed with action and romance – some “very Jake” moments - picture Jake in a city like Chicago, where he and Miranda go to visit their friend Peter Brown and reporter Jeff Trubridge. You know Jake – he doesn’t mix well with big cities and law and order.

       Still, the most powerful part of this story will be something that happens back at the J&L Ranch in Colorado that has Jake and Randy taking the first train home from Chicago – something that tests Jake’s temper, his resolve to protect his family above all danger to himself, and something that brings out the love he and Miranda share in one of their most powerful stories of all. I plan to keep readers turning the pages and awake all night with this one! How will Jake Harkner handle the tragedy that brings him home? Will he live through it? How will Randy bear what could come?

       Above all else, BLAZE OF GLORY will be (in my heart) the most beautiful love story about Jake and Miranda I have written, a great “last book” of a series … but maybe not the last one. I already have a story in mind for Jake’s “grown-up” grandson and namesake – young Jake – and it will involve a granddaughter of – none other than – ZEKE MONROE, from my SAVAGE DESTINY series!

    Outlaw Hearts series   

       Keep watching this web site for continued news of up-coming books! Next spring and summer will bring reissues of ARIZONA BRIDE and ARIZONA ECSTASY, with new covers – from Amazon! And, in light of all of the rapid changes we are seeing right now in our country and our world, I want to assure you that the “Bittner” voice and style will NOT change. In that respect, I will always write about other cultures with truth and honor based on deep research, showing inclusiveness and diversity. Most of all, I always aim for a great, lasting love story that will live in your minds and hearts for many weeks, months, even years after you have finished a Rosanne Bittner book!

       I would like to repeat how thankful I am for all my readers -- and for those who give my books as gifts! You keep me going to the computer to write more books, and there are days when my writing sustains me through personal problems and aches and pains. My readers often mention how my books got them through something physically or emotionally traumatic for them, but WRITING those books does the same thing for me. Keep reading and I will keep writing!

        If you are new to my writing -- or even if you want to replace old favorites -- please see my Books in Print page for a complete list of all my books, with most recent covers, publication histories, and Amazon.com ordering links. Eventually, I want to have all of my backlist available for both new readers and long-time fans who have reread the original print versions so many times that the pages are worn out! If you prefer the convenience of e-books, check out my E-books List, where you will find ordering links for electronic versions of my books in several different e-book formats.

       Brand new Bittner titles are distributed through Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. But locally in Southwest Lower Michigan -- my books are available at Hardings Market and Linda's Antiques in Coloma and Back On the Rack in Watervliet! You'll find my new books there, as well as an assortment of my older titles. I am excited to have such great outlets for my work right here in and near my own hometown. (Plus, Email me and we can get together for a personalized autograph.) You can also check with your local library or book store and ask them to order any of my books you’d like to read.

       I'm hearing from more and more men who enjoy my books, like Chester "Chet" Cripe, my friend and a faithful long-time reader. Chet was a member of the 45th Division of the Army Infantry and was Sergeant of the 4th Platoon. He served on Heartbreak Ridge, Sandbag Castle and Christmas Hill. The Outlaw Hearts series in particular are packed with action, western history, and solid family values as well as heart- felt romance. Yes, "real" men really DO enjoy reading my books -- and if you don't believe it, ask this Korean War Veteran!

       And if you want a print book personalized for yourself or before you “gift” it, just e-mail me privately at rosannebittner17@outlook.com for mailing information, and I will pay the postage to send the signed books back to you! Or, if you prefer, I can autograph a label for you to stick into your book.

        I still have several extra copies of some OLDER BOOKS that are no longer available -- including many of my Foreign Titles! Many of these books have been previously read, but some are brand-new. You can order these older titles, as well as my recently reissued books, directly from me and I will sign them for you -- or for a friend who loves a good read. Please Email me if you're looking for a specific book!

       Many thanks for your continuing e-mails and notes. They have certainly brightened my inbox. So many of you are telling me which of my books you have read and loved, and why they are your favorites -- and are looking forward to reading my upcoming new books. I have been sharing many of your messages with all of my readers via my Guestbook page!

Rosanne

A Colt .45, much like the gun my heroes use - and my own .30-.30 rifle. The Colt is surprisingly heavy and requires a strong hand and arm to draw, cock and fire in one swift movement. That would take a LOT of practice!

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Because of the large number of requests I receive for full lists of my books, the Books In Print section of this website is frequently updated to reflect my latest releases, as well as listing all of my past works. I have also added a My Books Now Available in E-Reader Formats page with ordering links for all e-reader formats. You can also use the "Search" link below to find new, used, and Kindle versions of my books on Amazon.com!