Tag Archives: contemporary romance

Hidden Treasures by Tara Randel

Recently, my mother sold her house. She’d lived there for almost fifty years. It was bittersweet to say goodbye, especially after going through the house to decide what she should keep and what to give away. My mom and I … Continue reading

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Hiking Part 2 by Tara Randel

In a previous post, I wrote about a hiking trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. In that post, I talked about the long climb to the summit at 6593 feet. But a few days before, we took more a leisurely … Continue reading

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Tara Randel Book Release

I happy to announce that my new book, The Surprise Next Door, has been released. If you have read my books, you will recall that the stories are set in the fictitious mountain town of Golden, Georgia. I love returning … Continue reading

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A Hiking Adventure by Tara Randel

On May 1, I went on an amazing hiking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I’ve always loved hiking, especially when we visit a new location, but this was a destination with the purpose of hiking Mt. LeConte, … Continue reading

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God’s Majesty by Tara Randel

Three nights ago, there was a lunar eclipse in my area. A friend told me about the moon, and I was excited to see it until I learned it would be visible at 3am. Normally I’m sound asleep at that … Continue reading

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Patterns by Tara Randel

I’ve been reading the book of Ephesians lately. Paul establishes a foundation of faith in the first few chapters, then finishes the remaining chapters by illustrating how to live by using the pattern of Jesus’ teaching. When I heard the … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from Tara Randel

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. My hope is that we all slow down, enjoy precious time with family and friends and remember Jesus being born in a manger for you and me. There is so much about this time … Continue reading

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A New Season by Tara Randel

As I was waiting and thinking about what to post today, inspiration, as it always does, struck. Every year I pick a day between Thanksgiving and December 1 to change out my seasonal decorations. It takes a while to pack … Continue reading

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Hurricane Times Two by Tara Randel

I’m just going to state the obvious right off the bat. Two devastating hurricanes back-to-back is no fun. First Helene decimated the coastal areas not far from my home. The flooding was significant. I have friends who have lost their … Continue reading

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Car Shopping by Tara Randel

Earlier this summer my vehicle started having trouble. I love my 2003 Jeep Liberty. I was only supposed to have it for a few years, but ten years later, it’s mostly going strong. With a bit of age creeping in. … Continue reading

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Keep Track of Reading by Tara Randel

Have you ever wondered how many books you read each year? I never really thought about it until the women in my chiropractor’s office were talking about it. It was in January of this year and the doctor was lamenting … Continue reading

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Being Grateful by Tara Randel

Recently I was listening to a podcast where the topic of being grateful came up. It was very uplifting and inspirational but when it was over I had to stop and think, am I grateful? All the time? It sounds … Continue reading

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Summer Reading Fun by Tara Randel

It’s officially summer! We just celebrated the 4th of July, an outdoor, fireworks-filled holiday that is loud, messy, and a rite of passage. Picnics, going to the beach, bike riding, hiking in the woods, are just a few of the … Continue reading

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God’s Creation by Tara Randel

I’ll be the first to admit that when I get in the writing zone, I don’t pay much attention to the world around me. But in the last few months, I’ve had some extra time to be outdoors. When my … Continue reading

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A Blessed Day by Tara Randel

Recently I did a Bible study of 1,2,3 John. The study is called Abide, by Jen Wilkin. She is a wonderful teacher and I always gain so much insight when I listen to the videos that are part of the … Continue reading

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