Match Made in Montana Series, Book 3
Sweet Contemporary Western Romance
Date Published: 09-17-2024
Publisher: Rowan Prose Publishing
Middle school teacher and amateur historian, Joe Staunch, likes everyone in smalltown, Herd, Montana. Except for Abby Whit. He can’t quite pinpoint what annoys him so much, besides the unnerving feeling she is lying to him and everyone in their close-knit community.
Food truck owner, Abby Whit has a secret. The descendant of the infamous Whittier family, she never meant to settle in town under an alias, but she can’t imagine living anywhere else. Time is running out to claim her property, and she is unsure how to do so without upsetting everyone and ruining her life.
How does she come clean without destroying her newfound love? And can love survive a lie?
Interview with Rachelle Paige Campbell
Have you read anything that made you think differently about fiction?
Kate Clayborn’s Love Lettering is, in my opinion, a perfect book. I’d recommend it to all romance readers. Her prose is so stunning and vivid. I haven’t read a novel that has connected with me in a long time. Her characters are so distinct and real that I felt like I knew them.
How do you select the names of your characters?
I reverse social engineer names! I figure out how old the character is and then search the popular names for that birth year on the Social Security database. I don’t pick the top choices. I like to scroll the list and find one that really fits the character.
Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?
Yes, I do. I have a lot of Easter eggs that only my family (my mom is one of my most dedicated readers) and good friends will spot. Sometimes, I don’t hide the detail well and my editor will question why a character is doing or saying something. Then I have to work a little harder to make it seamless in the story.
What was your hardest scene to write?
Break-up scenes are always the hardest. Why can’t these two knuckleheads get over their issues and fight for each other? The conflict has to feel real but strong enough to keep the characters apart (but also fixable for the happily ever after).
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
I want each book to be its own complete story. I write a lot of smaller series (trilogies and quartets) and my hope is that a reader will be able to pick up any book and dive into that world so completely they’ll then read the rest.
What were your goals and intentions in this book, and how well do you feel you achieved them?
From the start of the series, I knew this couple of enemies would be the final couple. But it’s tough when you’ve spent two books having them fight to make them see how perfect they are for each other. I hope readers will feel the romance was earned!
What inspired you to write Unmasking A Cowgirl?
This story is all about who gets to write history and the ramifications for those that follow. It’s tough when gossip becomes local legend but not insurmountable to overcome.
Can you tell us a little bit about what you have planned for the future?
I’m editing the next two books in a trilogy (Shores of Loon Lake) that’s a romance with a hint of mystery. I love a good cozy mystery and it’s been really fun to write a very quirky small town with lots of secrets. If you enjoyed the Match Made in Montana small town vibe, you’ll love this other series too! (And vice versa)
Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in Unmasking A Cowgirl?
Joe is a middle school teacher with a passion project, to write and publish the town’s history. He’s spent years interviewing community members and trying to preserve the rich story of Herd, Montana. But when it comes time to pursue publication, he fights imposter syndrome head-on. As a writer, this is all too real. I’ve published fourteen novels and still struggle to silence that inner critic every time I sit down to write.
What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
I enjoyed the chance to properly say good-bye to these characters I have loved. The future is very bright for the citizens of Herd and I hope readers will celebrate the happily ever afters.
About the Author
Rachelle Paige Campbell writes contemporary romance novels filled with heart and hope. She believes love and laughter can change lives, and every story needs a happily ever after.
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