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

1)What does success as an author look like to you?

When I first began writing, I thought my success could be measured by money. Now, if someone tells me they loved one of my books and took the time to write a review, that is enough. Recently, a reader told me, “I love how you weave the Gospel into your stories without being preachy.” Bam! That’s success.

2)Which character did you connect to best in this book?

I had fun writing both Dale and Mark because both had circumstances in the past that changed their lives. Dale’s brother committed suicide and Mark bore physical scars from his time in the military. Until we get to know others, we have no idea of the hurts and wounds they carry.

3)Which part of the book was the most difficult to write?

It’s always tough to get past the middle. How do I keep the reader engaged? What plot twist can I invent to move this story forward?

4)What are you reading right now?

You know the feeling when you read a really engaging book – and you don’t want to read anything else for a few days? That’s where I’m at. I just finished reading The Tattooed Woman At The Well. I want to ponder why the book impacted me the way it did.

5)Describe your view as you’re sitting in your writing chair.

I live full-time in my motor home and travel the United States. My view right now is of some evergreen trees in the distance, interspersed with trees getting ready to burst into color.