About the Book

Book: Lipstick and Gunpowder

Author: Jane Daly

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: March 10, 2025

Dale Hardy, a disgraced FBI agent, goes undercover at the Double-Bar-G Ranch in Ione, California to gather intel on a suspected opioid-growing operation.
Mark Goodson, who hired Dale to help run the ranch while his brother recovers from an injury, is initially skeptical of her abilities. But when they are both targeted in escalating violence, they must join forces to uncover the truth and save Mark’s niece who has been kidnapped for ransom.
Their past betrayals and broken relationships are put aside as they fight against enemies that threaten their lives and Mark’s ranch.

 

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About the Author

Jane Daly is the author of sixteen books, including two nonfiction works. When she isn’t hunched over her computer, she is on the move – literally. She and her husband of 48 years make their home in Rigsby, their 37-foot motor home. Together they chase sunsets, discover quirky roadside attractions, and take the Gospel to fellow travelers.

 

More from Jane

Do you like stories with strong female characters?

Dale Hardy, a disgraced FBI agent, goes undercover at the Double-Bar-G Ranch in Ione, California to gather intel on a suspected opioid-growing operation.

Mark Goodson, who hired Dale to help run the ranch while his brother recovers from an injury, is initially skeptical of her abilities. But when they are both targeted in escalating violence, they must join forces to uncover the truth and save Mark’s niece who has been kidnapped for ransom.

Their past betrayals and broken relationships are put aside as they fight against enemies that threaten their lives and Mark’s ranch.

Author Interview

• What is your favorite genre of books? Why?

I love a good story, one that has interesting characters, an amazing character arc, and a redemptive story line. I guess you’d call it literary fiction or women’s fiction.

• Are you a one project at a time author or do you have multiple projects going at once?

As a Type A, I usually work on one project at a time. What I’ll do, however, if I get an idea for another book, I may start that one, write a few thousand words to get the idea down, then let it percolate while I finish my current project.

• Do you have extensive outlines when writing or do you write a book as you go?

Depends upon the genre. If I’m writing romance or romantic suspense, I have to have an outline to keep me on pace. If I’m working on women’s fiction, I am a total pantser.

• Do you remember the first book you read? What sort of impact did it make on you?

I am sooooo old that I remember reading Dick and Jane books. I learned to read in Kindergarten, so by the time I was in first grade, I sped through all the Dick and Jane Books. From there, I was off and running – reading anything I could get my hands on. I come from a family of readers, so having a book in my hand was natural.

• What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?

Total silence! No music, no background, and no talking. This is a challenge because I live full-time in my motor home along with an extrovert. He can’t help himself – he talks from the moment his eyes open until they close at night. He’s getting better at staying silent – after four years living in around 400 square feet!

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, May 23

Simple Harvest Reads, May 24 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, May 25

Artistic Nobody, May 26 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys , May 26

Texas Book-aholic, May 27

Guild Master, May 28 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, May 29

Fiction Book Lover, May 30 (Author Interview)

Blogging With Carol , May 31

Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, June 1 (Author Interview)

Because I said So, June 2

Vicky Sluiter, June 3 (Author Interview)

Pause for Tales, June 3

Holly’s Book Corner, June 4

For the Love of Literature, June 5 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Jane is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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