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.
Interview with the Author
- What’s your favorite under-appreciated novel?
There is an author – not a Christian – who recently passed away. There’s one book of hers I read every year called “The Gate Crasher.” It was published in 2009. The reason I love it is because of the way she gradually shows the character’s personalities. I think it’s her best work.
- How do you select the names of your characters?
This is one of the most fun parts of writing. I sit and think about the personality of the character, then find a name that might adequately work with their personality. In this current book, I wanted a strong female name and “Dale” came to mind. Plus it worked for the ‘meet cute’ when Mark doesn’t realize she’s a woman, not the man he thinks his brother hired.
- What is your favorite childhood book?
My grandparents bought me Marian’s Big Book of Bible Stories when I was in first or second grade (I was an early reader). I read that cover to cover more than a dozen times. The pictures in the book were vivid and the stories so good!
- If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?
I would have considered going to college.
- What comes first, the plot or characters?
Definitely plot. A lot of my ideas come from dreams – I see the character, but he or she is involved in a plot.
- What do you like to do when you are not writing?
As a full-time RVer, my favorite thing is to bring in the slides, ‘batten down the hatches,’ and get on the road. There’s nothing like sitting high up in our motor home with that huge windshield offering the best view of the passing landscape.
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.
https://gleam.io/hoPfh/lipstick-and-gunpowder-celebration-tour-giveaway