Guilty Of Stealing His Heart
Carrie Wagner, a young widow struggling with severe trust issues finds herself fettered to JT Grant, a dogged Pinkerton agent who is convinced Carrie holds the key to solving his best friend’s murder, which devastated both of their lives. Progress stalls while the two wrangle with personal demons, the rightful ownership of a Texas ranch, the fate of a 12-year-old wayward boy, not to mention the killer-at-large, and their budding love affair–any of which could cost them everything they hold dear. Can love survive as each heartbreaking secret is shockingly revealed?


About The Author
Meet Nancy Lynn White. She was born in Washington, D.C. into the nomadic life of a military family and graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio with a B.A. in English/Professional Writing, Summa Cum Laude. She has one beautiful daughter and two well-loved grandchildren. She worked for forty-seven years beginning with the CIA in Washington, D.C., and retiring at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.
Writing this book fulfills a dream Nancy had for many years. She waited until retirement to focus on learning the rules and guidelines of good fiction writing. Now it’s happened, she’s become a newly published author. If you read historical Western romance, you’re on the right website. I offer you Guilty of Stealing His Heart, an Old West romance/mystery that came out in June 2023. It’s also an action/adventure story with inspirational themes sprinkled throughout and rated warm on the sensuality scale.
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Awards
BookShelf Fiction Writing Contest – Honorable Mention
Nancy Lynn White’s “Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” was honored with an Honorable Mention at the 2024 BookShelf Fiction Writing Contest. This recognition underscores the novel’s compelling blend of romance and intrigue, marking it as a standout story among entries from a wide array of talented authors.
Feathered Quill Book Awards – Finalist in Romance Category
Nancy Lynn White’s “Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” was selected as a finalist in the Romance Category of the 2024 Feathered Quill Book Awards. This distinction highlights the novel’s captivating romantic narrative and its appeal to readers in the genre.
Story Monsters Book Awards – Honorable Mention in Romance Category
Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” received an Honorable Mention in the Romance Category of the Story Monsters Book Awards, acknowledging the novel’s captivating narrative and romantic allure.
Literary Titan Gold Book Award – Winner in Fiction Category for January 2024
The novel was awarded the Literary Titan Gold Book Award in the Fiction category for January 2024, celebrating its exceptional storytelling and impact in the world of fiction.
2023 BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award – Book of the Year
Nancy Lynn White’s “Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” clinched the 2023 BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award Book of the Year, a prestigious global accolade from The Chrysalis BREW Project. This award highlights the novel’s unparalleled narrative in fiction, bringing notable recognition to the author’s work.
BREW Fiction Book Excellence Contest
The BREW Fiction Book Excellence Award, a prestigious honor from The Chrysalis BREW Project, celebrates superior fiction globally. In 2023, it notably recognized Nancy Lynn White’s “Guilty Of Stealing His Heart,” which achieved first place and a remarkable double-category win in both Christian Fiction and American Historical Romance, underscoring its exceptional storytelling and thematic depth.
American Writing Awards – Finalist in three categories: Inspirational, Romance, and Western
“Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” was recognized as a finalist in the Inspirational, Romance, and Western categories of the American Writing Awards, showcasing the novel’s versatility in blending romance, historical western themes, and inspirational elements.
Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year – Honorable Mention in Western Expansion Category
The novel received an Honorable Mention in the Western Expansion Category of the Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year, highlighting its significant contribution to the genre of historical Western romance.
Firebird Book Award – First Place, Noir Category
Awarded First Place in the Noir Category of the Firebird Book Award, “Guilty of Stealing His Heart: Never Say You Love Me” demonstrates excellence in blending mystery and crime within a historical Western setting.
Royal Dragonfly Book Review – Honorable Mention: Romance
The Royal Dragonfly Book Review honored the novel with an Honorable Mention in the Romance category, emphasizing its compelling narrative that intertwines romance with themes of faith and justice.