Cara C. Putman is an accomplished American published author, currently residing in Indiana with her husband and their four children. She has established a successful career as a clinical assistant professor in law and ethics at Purdue University's School of Business. Cara's passion for reading and writing began at a young age, and she now utilizes her education and experiences to bring history and legal romantic suspense to life through her captivating stories.
Cara Putman is a prolific writer, having already published 41 books, with more on the way. Her writing journey began in earnest when she attended a book signing at a local Christian bookstore in 2005 and shared her dream of writing mysteries with author Colleen Coble. With encouragement from her husband, Cara pursued her passion for writing, eventually publishing her first book in 2007. In addition to her writing career, Cara is a dedicated professional, holding degrees with honors from the University of Nebraska, George Mason University School of Law, and Krannert School of Management. She has applied her diverse education and real-world experiences to create engaging stories that captivate and entertain her readers.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Cara Putman is a devoted wife and mother, striving to balance her responsibilities as a professor, writer, and parent. She finds inspiration in her faith, family, and the everyday challenges she faces. Cara's love for God and her commitment to her family are evident in her writing, as she invites readers to join her on her spiritual journey. She currently offers a free legal suspense novella, Dying for Love, to those who connect with her through her website. Readers interested in learning more about Cara and her books can visit her website to explore her diverse catalog and read the first chapters of her captivating stories.
Buckeye Promises Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
A Promise Kept
2009
2
A Promise Born
2009
3
A Promise Forged
2010
4
Ohio Brides
2011
Cornhusker Dreams Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Canteen Dreams
2007
2
Sandhill Dreams
2008
3
Captive Dreams
2008
Deadly Exposure Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Deadly Exposure
2008
2
Trial by Fire
2009
Hidden Justice Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Beyond Justice
2017
2
Imperfect Justice
2017
3
Dying for Love
2017
4
Delayed Justice
2018
5
Hidden Love
2018
Story of Monuments Men Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Shadowed by Grace
2013
Secrets to Keep Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Vanished
2024
2
The Accused
2025
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Stars in the Night
2010
2
A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island / Deadly Secrets on Mackinac Island
2012
3
Flight Risk
2020
4
Lethal Intent
2021
5
The Vanished
2024
Romancing America Books (by with Susan Page Davis, with Pamela Griffin, with Laurie Alice Eakes, with Lynn A. Coleman, with Frances Devine, with Myra Johnson, with Jeri Odell, with Shannon Taylor Vannatter, with Jennifer Collins Johnson, with Diane T. Ashley, with Muncy G. Chapman, with Carole Gift Page)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Florida Brides: Margaret's Quest/Red Hills Stranger/The Way Home
2007
2
Florida Weddings
2008
3
Florida Weddings: Cords of Love/Merely Players/Heart of the Matter
2008
4
Hoosier Crossroads: Picket Fence Pursuit/Pursuing the Goal/In Pursuit of Peace
2009
5
Rodeo Hearts
2010
6
Hawaiian Dreams
2010
7
Gateway Weddings
2011
8
Cherry Blossom Capers
2012
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Deadly Drive
2022
2
Beauty Bright
2023
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Enneagram for Writers
2022
Secrets Of Mary's Bookshop Books (with Susan Page Davis, with Vera Dodge, with Jo Ann Brown)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Rewriting History
2012
2
A New Chapter
2012
3
Missing Pages
2013
4
Cooking the Books
2013
5
Lost for Words
2014
Christmas in Mistletoe Square Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Silver Bell Secrets
2022
2
The Christmas Clue to Finding You
2022
3
The Christmas Clue to Finding You (By: Pepper D. Basham)
2022
4
Dreams in Toyland
2022
5
Dreams in Toyland (By: Janine Rosche)
2022
Mysteries of Martha's Vineyard Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
A Light in the Darkness
2017
2
Don't Rock the Boat (By: Elizabeth Ludwig)
2017
3
Don't Rock the Boat
2017
4
Like a Fish Out of Water (By: Janice Thompson)
2017
5
Like a Fish Out of Water
2017
6
Adrift (By: Beth Adams)
2017
7
Maiden of the Mist (By: Nancy Mehl)
2017
8
Adrift
2017
9
Making Waves (With: Tricia Goyer)
2017
10
Maiden of the Mist
2017
11
Making Waves
2017
12
A Port in the Storm (By: Elizabeth Penney)
2017
13
A Light in the Darkness (By: Ruth Logan Herne)
2017
14
Shifting Sands (By: Elizabeth Ludwig)
2018
15
Catch of the Day (By: Ruth Logan Herne)
2018
16
Catch of the Day
2018
17
Sheeps Passing in the Night (By: Elizabeth Ludwig)
2018
18
Sheeps Passing in the Night
2018
19
Swept Away (By: Ruth Logan Herne)
2018
20
Swept Away
2018
21
Thicker Than Water (By: DeAnna Julie Dodson)
2018
22
Thicker Than Water
2018
23
Bridge over Troubled Waters (By: Janice Thompson)
2018
24
Bridge over Troubled Waters
2018
25
Smoke on the Water
2018
26
Smoke on the Water (By: Beth Adams)
2018
27
Shark Bait
2018
28
Storm Tide (By: Elizabeth Penney)
2018
29
Storm Tide
2018
30
Water Flows Uphill (By: DeAnna Julie Dodson)
2018
31
Water Flows Uphill
2018
32
Beyond the Sea (By: Janice Thompson)
2018
33
Beyond the Sea
2018
34
Wider than an Ocean (By: Beth Adams)
2018
35
Wider than an Ocean
2018
36
Sail Away Home
2018
37
Flotsam & Jetsam (By: DeAnna Julie Dodson)
2019
38
Just Over the Horizon
2019
39
Flotsam & Jetsam
2019
40
Waves of Doubt (By: Nancy Mehl)
2019
41
Lifeline (By: Elizabeth Penney)
2019
42
Waves of Doubt
2019
43
Just Over the Horizon (By: Ruth Logan Herne)
2019
44
Lifeline
2019
Patchwork Mysteries Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Family Patterns (By: Kristin Eckhardt)
2010
2
Family Patterns
2010
3
Time to Share
2010
4
Time to Share (By: Jo Ann Brown)
2010
5
Muslin Mystery (By: Vera Dodge)
2010
6
Muslin Mystery
2010
7
Timeless Treasures
2010
8
Homespun Holidays
2010
9
Homespun Holidays (By: Kelly Ann Riley)
2010
10
Pieces of the Past (By: Susan Page Davis)
2010
11
Pieces of the Past
2010
12
Threads of Truth ( By: Kristin Eckhardt)
2010
13
Threads of Truth
2010
14
Secret in the Stitches (By: Jo Ann Brown)
2010
15
Secret in the Stitches
2010
16
Bound in Love ( By: Camy Tang)
2010
17
Bound in Love
2010
18
Yesterday's Secrets
2010
19
Yesterday's Secrets (By: Kelly Ann Riley)
2010
20
Squared Away
2011
21
Mystery on the Midway
2011
22
Mystery on the Midway (By: Vera Dodge)
2011
23
A Quilt of Memories
2011
24
A Quilt of Memories (By: Kristin Eckhardt)
2011
25
The House on Lookout Mountain (By: Jo Ann Brown)
2011
26
The House on Lookout Mountain
2011
27
To Have And To Hide (By: Camy Tang)
2011
28
To Have And To Hide
2011
29
Nothing To Hide
2011
30
Nothing To Hide ( By: Susan Page Davis)
2011
31
The Christmas Quilt
2011
32
The Christmas Quilt (By: Kelly Ann Riley)
2011
33
Torn in Two ( By: Kristin Eckhardt)
2011
34
Torn in Two
2011
35
Secrets in the Storm
2011
36
Secrets in the Storm (By: Susan Page Davis)
2011
37
The Price of Truth
2011
38
The Price of Truth ( By: Camy Tang)
2011
39
A Mother's Love (By: Kelly Ann Riley)
2012
40
A Mother's Love
2012
41
The Calico Trail ( By: Kristin Eckhardt)
2012
42
The Calico Trail
2012
43
The Thousand Stories Quilt
2012
44
The Thousand Stories Quilt (By: Jo Ann Brown)
2012
45
As Close As My Heart (By: Camy Tang)
2012
46
As Close As My Heart
2012
47
A Spot of Trouble (By: Kelly Ann Riley)
2013
48
A Spot of Trouble
2013
49
Threads of Love ( By: Susan Page Davis)
2013
50
Threads of Love
2013
51
Something Borrowed ( By: Camy Tang)
2013
52
Something Borrowed
2013
Romancing America Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Florida Brides: Margaret's Quest/Red Hills Stranger/The Way Home (By: Muncy G. Chapman)
2007
2
Florida Weddings: Cords of Love/Merely Players/Heart of the Matter (By: Lynn A. Coleman)
2008
3
Monterey Memories (By: Gail Gaymer Martin)
2009
4
Hoosier Crossroads: Picket Fence Pursuit/Pursuing the Goal/In Pursuit of Peace (By: Jennifer Collins Johnson)