WESTWARD HEARTS SERIES

Review on
DISTANT HEART

"The tension and conflict were awesome and real, and there was plenty of hardship and grit on the "journey" the heroine experienced. Real life issues such as shame, addictions, sin, jealousy, strife, deceit, murder, kidnapping, adultery, etc. They're all in there and comprise one incredible tale."
By Michelle (Arizona)

Review from
ROMANTIC TIMES

"Award-winning author Bateman captivates with her latest novel, DEFIANT HEART, set in 1850. The first book in a trilogy, it's filled with action, drama and endearing characters. You'll fall for feisty Fannie, scarred Toni, headstrong Blake and compassionate Two Feathers. These four lives show how God's grace and love is upon those who deserve it least. Reading this book feels like snuggling up in a warm blanket on a cold day. "

YOU HAD ME AT GOOD-BYE

"You Had Me at Good-bye is a wonderful book that manages to be uplifting, but not sappy, and I heartily recommend it to anyone in need of a story that will leave you smiling. It's filled with a lot of love, support, and guidance that can help anyone through a tough time - Christian or not. Dancy and her friends are a lot of fun, and you'll enjoy getting to know them."
— (BOSTONNOW)

Bateman's writing is the equivalent of literary comfort food. Had a rough week? It's one of her books you want to curl up with to forget about the world for awhile.
—CHRISTY (reviewer)

CATCH A RISING STAR

"I meant to pace myself. Really, I did. But CATCH A RISING STAR turned out to be one of those rare single-sitting reads—a witty, page-turning story of family, friendship, and faith. Oh! And did I mention romance? Yep, it's all there!"
—Tamara Leigh,
author of Stealing Adda and Perfecting Kate

DRAMA QUEENS SERIES