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My favorite books I have written and those I enjoyed reading. I am an avid reader of good books
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Some books I've read. Some are classics, and all are just plain good.

 
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Interesting and valuable. I bought this book for the just-in-case scenario. Tons of good natural remedies.
Forgotten Home Apothecary: 250 Remedies
 
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One of my favorite authors, Louis Lamour.
The Sacketts' Six Box Set (6 Books)
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Very good reading in the style that I write.
The Merlin Trilogy
 
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Wonderful writer. I highly recommend her books
The Hollow Hills (The Arthurian Saga, Book 2)
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What can I say—a true classic and my favorite author.
Hondo (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures): A Novel
 
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Great story for historical romance readers
His Sweet Obsession
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My favorite book growing up. I read it more times than I can count and it got me hooked on historic adventure stories.
The Swiss Family Robinson (Illustrated Classic)
 
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Another good just-in-case book. It lists commonly found wild plants, many of which you can easily grow in your own garden, that are medicinal.
Wild Remedies: Forage Healing Foods & Herbal Medicine
 
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I love woodworking. This book gives you 41 easy-to-follow plans. Two books in one—both a skills-building book and a woodworking project book
Woodworking: Complete Guide with 1,200+ Photos & 41 Plans
 
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My dad swore by this book and I do too.
The Farmer’s Guide Almanac 2026–2027: Weather & Garden
 
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And of course, Treasure Island. A classic. Better than the movie.
Treasure Island (1883 Classic Edition)
 
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Yes, I love the classics. Everyone should read and enjoy this timeless novel.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Original Illustrations

Historical Romance Series I've written

Highly rated book series my wife and I enjoyed writing.

 
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I really enjoyed writing this series. It gives a perspective on those who hid in the mountains and became what we know as Cherokee, North Carolina.
The Captive's Heart
 
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The second book expounds on their love. The Captive's Heart, book 2. Bound by love and fate
For the Heart of Adohi (The Captive's Heart)
 
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This one brings the story together. The Captive's Heart, book 3.
The Heart of the Mountain (The Captive's Heart)
 
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One of my favorite series to author. Based on a true story.
Ginny A Yearning to Belong by Gary M. Roberts | eBook
 
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In this book, Book 2, the story continues with Ginny becoming self-reliant.
Ginny: The Resilience of Ginny
 
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Book 3. Ginny: A Promise of Home, culminates the story of Ginny.
Ginny: A Promise of Home
 
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A fan favorite and one of mine too. Walker’s Trail is a heartwarming coming-of-age historical novel set in the rugged Appalachian mountains of the post–Civil War South.
Walker's Trail - Kindle edition by Gary M. Roberts
 
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Book 2 of the Walker's Trail saga. A wonderful turning point
Walker's Trail: Return to the Mountains
 
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Book 3 of the Walker's Trail Saga.
Walker's Trail: The Augusta Road
 
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The idea for this came from a dream one night. Bound by Dream and Fire is Book One of the Dream and Fire Trilogy.
Bound by Dream and Fire
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Exciting and devastating at times. Book 2 of the series.
Shattered by Dream and Fire

Stand alone Books We've Written

Historical Romance and Non-Fiction books

 
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I love digging into the Bible. This is a clear, accessible companion to the Bible’s final book
A Quick Guide to the Book of Revelation
 
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Traditions are wonderful, but have you ever wondered why we do what we do? A must-have for the bride and groom-to-be.
Wedding Traditions and their Meanings
 
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From my years of police work. A helpful guide to staying safe.
Survive: Practical Personal Safety Guide
 
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My favorite reflections on getting older
Unfinished: Essays on Faithfulness, When Time is Short
 
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One of my first books. A story of society in chaos and a different battle of the sexes where men are viewed as the weaker sex.
The XY Syndrome
 
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A good slow-burn romance. He lost everything to war. Now jealousy and betrayal threaten the only woman he’s ever loved. 1876, Georgia.
The Merchant's Daughter
 
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One of my favorites depicting the tragedy of war. He sent her husband to war. Now, with the fighting over and a promise to keep, Nathan rides home to deliver a letter—and face the love and guilt he’s carried for years.
A Letter for Amelia
 
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A sweeping tale of forbidden love, family legacies, and the haunting shadows of vengeance.
Hearts Beneath Black Water
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A love story set just after the Civil War. He sent her husband to war.
A Letter for Amelia