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Karen Baney is passionate about writing stories full of flawed characters. She enjoys weaving together stories of second chances, redemption, and overcoming personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona in the late 1990s, she loves researching the state’s history and finding ways to seamlessly incorporate real history and real settings into her novels. In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Engineer.

Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing. Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. Both Jim and Karen are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.

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	A Dream Unfolding (Prescott Pioneers, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 751 ratings — published 2010 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Heart I Rescue (Steadfast Love, #0) 3.76 avg rating — 445 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Heart Renewed (Prescott Pioneers, #2) 4.26 avg rating — 391 ratings — published 2011 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Life Restored (Prescott Pioneers, #3) 4.20 avg rating — 345 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Hope Revealed (Prescott Pioneers #4) 4.38 avg rating — 311 ratings — published 2012 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hidden Prospects (A Sequel to Prescott Pioneers Series) 4.19 avg rating — 166 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prescott Pioneers: The Complete Series (4 book box set) 4.27 avg rating — 66 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Reluctant Cattleman (Colter Sons #1) 4.45 avg rating — 53 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Falling for a Real Cowboy (Vargas Ranch #1) 4.61 avg rating — 38 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beauty for Ashes (Desert Manna #1) 4.66 avg rating — 32 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Prescott Pioneers (5 books)
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Colter Sons (7 books)
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Vargas Ranch (8 books)
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Desert Manna (4 books)
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Falling for the Innkeeper (Love Inspired;Inspirational Romance)

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Phenomenal read! The author hooked me instantly when Brett saw smoke from a fire. Instead of running away from it, he runs towards it. Not knowing his entire life is about to change. I just love the way that The relationship between Brett and Valerie ...more
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Karen Baney liked Holly Bleggi's review of Falling for a Devoted Cowgirl (Vargas Ranch #6): "I enjoyed this age gap romance. I liked how Solana was there for Adan as he found out he had a son. I liked how they became a family and finally shared their feelings with each other. I liked that there was some bumps along the way but I liked how ev" Read more of this review »
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Karen Baney liked Veronica's review of Falling for a Devoted Cowgirl: An Age Gap Secret Crush Single Dad Christian Cowboy Romance (Vargas Ranch Book 6): "3.5 This was a sweet story about a mutual unrequited love that might have never gone anywhere but for the boy Adan's made guardian of. Solana is a selfless person anyway but also thinks maybe spending more time with Adan will open his eyes to the woma" Read more of this review »
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