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Author Spotlight: Welcome, Shanna Hatfield!

February 4, 2026 /
I’m always delighted to share new discoveries with you, and Shanna Hatfield and her books are a fab find for me! We met when I joined the Petticoats & Pistols blog and I’ve enjoyed getting to know her and the other “fillies” who are on the blog. It’s a joy to have her with me today.
USA Today bestselling author Shanna Hatfield grew up on a farm where hay fever and life lessons were always in season. Today, she blends her rural roots with a love for storytelling, crafting sweet, wholesome romances filled with hope, humor, quirky characters, and realistic heroes paired with strong, inspiring heroines.
When she’s not writing or baking new recipes, you’ll find her cherishing quiet moments at home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband—affectionately known as Captain Cavedweller.
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A year ago, I was huddling close to my heater at my desk, doing my best not to grumble at the cold weather outside my window when my dad’s cousin J/J sent an email to me. J/J, the lucky dog, was on five weeks of back-to-back cruises in tropical waters.
When I opened his email, it read:
“Is there any chance in the future I might see a book about romance on the high seas where a cowboy takes a cruise to some exotic location?”
After reading that question, my imagination kicked into high gear, and I started brainstorming. What if there was a cowboy from someplace cold, going to spend time with his grandmother who lived someplace warm, and the grandma—being an eccentric ol’ gal—drags him onto a cruise without giving him any warning or opinions on the matter? From there, the ideas started rolling.
Thankfully, J/J was so kind to answer my many questions and share day-to-day cruising details with me.
For a week or so, I almost felt like I was right there on the cruise ship, too. J/J generously saved a bunch of information he received on the cruise—like daily planners and menus—and mailed them to me when he returned home. There was so much great information that he shared;  I did my best to incorporate all I could into the book.  For those who are experienced cruisers, I hope I got most of the details correct, like magnets and highlighters and building rapport with room stewards.
Roped Into Paradise is a fun, wholesome vacation-vibes read about a grandson who loves his grandmother enough to put up with her shenanigans, and an unexpected love that changes everything.

Roped into Paradise

A cowboy, a cruise, and a meddling grandma—what could go wrong?
JJ McKade expected to spend two weeks with his grandmother at her condo in sunny Florida, celebrating her birthday. Instead, he got shanghaied by his mischievous grandma on a Caribbean cruise—complete with hot pink luggage, a gaggle of giggling octogenarians, and a humiliating childhood nickname haunting his every move.
Between meddling matchmakers, unexpected friendships, and the endless chaos of cruise life, JJ can’t help being drawn to Kinsley Kline, the ship’s enchanting horticulturist. There’s just one catch: crew fraternizing with passengers is strictly forbidden.
With only a few months left in her contract aboard The Affinity, Kinsley can’t let anything rock her boat or derail her plans. Then the arrival of a hunky cowboy on the ship makes her question if some rules are meant to be broken, and a little boat rocking is a good thing.
From sun-drenched beaches to moonlit strolls, JJ and Kinsley must decide if an onboard romance can last on land, and if love is worth risking their hearts.
Packed with laughter, longing, and a grandmother who refuses to play by the rules, Roped Into Paradise is a heartwarming romantic comedy about family, hope, and finding love where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of witty banter, sweet romance, and cruise ship escapades that sweep you off your feet.

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