Neighbors Series by Tracy Krauss

Lester Tibbett has to leave his farm in Southern Alberta for the big city. It means starting over in an unfamiliar environment - a heavy burden for the guardian of a teenage sister full of angst. The apartment complex to which they relocate is a far cry from their spacious farmhouse and offers little anonymity for a man used to doing things his own way. During the process, he pushes his own loneliness aside in favor of looking after his sister... moreLester Tibbett has to leave his farm in Southern Alberta for the big city. It means starting over in an unfamiliar environment - a heavy burden for the guardian of a teenage sister full of angst. The apartment complex to which they relocate is a far cry from their spacious farmhouse and offers little anonymity for a man used to doing things his own way. During the process, he pushes his own loneliness aside in favor of looking after his sister. As Lester struggles to find a church that will meet both their spiritual needs, he quickly learns that neighbors come in many forms, some of them quite meddlesome. Still, he is happy to accept help from an overtly friendly neighbor named Jed who also happens to work for the same construction company. The two soon become friends, despite Jed’s habit of trying to set Lester up with every available single female, and end up frequenting a local pub where Lester is surprised to discover an ‘old school’ mechanical bull just waiting to be ridden. The former rodeo cowboy in him rises up, but not before he meets a mysterious woman who is out of his reach. less

Former rodeo cowboy Lester Tibbett has to leave his farm for the big city - a heavy burden for the guardian of a teenage sister full of angst. As Lester pushes his loneliness aside, he discovers an ‘old school’ mechanical bull just waiting to be ridden at the local pub - but not before he meets a mysterious woman who is out of his reach. Interview with Lester Tibbett from the 'Neighbours' Series: What is your full name? Lester Ray Tibbett... moreFormer rodeo cowboy Lester Tibbett has to leave his farm for the big city - a heavy burden for the guardian of a teenage sister full of angst. As Lester pushes his loneliness aside, he discovers an ‘old school’ mechanical bull just waiting to be ridden at the local pub - but not before he meets a mysterious woman who is out of his reach. Interview with Lester Tibbett from the 'Neighbours' Series: What is your full name? Lester Ray Tibbett. My parents were country people - old fashioned, and they named their kids accordingly. My sister's name is Patsi Mae. She hates it and goes by Pat, but I don't mind so much. You can call me Lester, or Lester Ray - just don't call me late for supper. Very funny. I take it you and your sister are close? Yes. I've been her guardian for the last nine years since our parents died. She was only nine at the time. I took over both the farm and the responsibility of looking after her. I suppose you could say I'm more of a father figure than a brother. That was quite a responsibility. Are you quite a bit older than she is? I was twenty-three when my folks passed. You do the math. So what brought a thirty-two year old boy from the country to the city of Calgary? (I did the math, as you can see...) A combination of things. Bad debts (which I hate to admit) and old equipment, combined with several years of drought. Plus, Patsi finished school and it seemed like it was a good time to move so she could go to college. What are you doing now that you've moved? I got a job with a big construction company called 'Titan'. They're in the process of building a high rise downtown. It's new work for me, but I've always been pretty handy, and I learn fast. And you don't grow up on a farm without knowing how to work hard. Speaking of growing up on a farm, I hear you are also quite the rodeo cowboy. Is that true? I've done my share. I used to ride broncs, but after an injury I gave it up. There wasn't really any money in it for me and let's be honest - it's a dangerous sport. I still love watching, though, and I don't mind getting back in the saddle just for fun. Is there anyone special in your life? If you mean a special woman, that's privileged information. I just want to live a quuiet life. Living a quiet life isn't part of the equation for Lester. See how he deals with a rebellious sister, nosy neighbours, danger on the job site, and his attraction to a woman that probably wouldn't have made his 'must have' list... All in the continuing series. less

Sherri Chan is an independent, smart, successful woman. As the youngest member on the faculty of a small college, she has always taken pride in her ability to rise to any challenge, until her boyfriend proposes and her life goes into a tailspin. Caving into the pressure, she accepts, knowing that she doesn’t love the man she has promised to marry. Her feelings are complicated by a chance meeting with a good looking cowboy, who Fate keeps throwing in her path... moreSherri Chan is an independent, smart, successful woman. As the youngest member on the faculty of a small college, she has always taken pride in her ability to rise to any challenge, until her boyfriend proposes and her life goes into a tailspin. Caving into the pressure, she accepts, knowing that she doesn’t love the man she has promised to marry. Her feelings are complicated by a chance meeting with a good looking cowboy, who Fate keeps throwing in her path. The only one who seems to understand is her twin brother Sherman, but he will soon return to his home in Toronto, leaving her to deal alone with family expectations, and her own floundering faith. less

Sherri Chan is independent, smart, and successful. As the youngest professor on staff, she takes pride in her ability to rise to any challenge... until her boyfriend proposes and her life goes into a tailspin. Her feelings are complicated by a good looking cowboy, whom Fate keeps throwing in her path.

Patsi Tibbett just wants to be treated like an adult! Forced to move to the city with her older brother and guardian, she can hardly wait until her eighteenth birthday when she will finally be able to run her own life. Lester insists that she attend college, won’t allow her a real job outside of babysitting, and forces her to go to church. He’d even try to control her love life – if he could. But he can’t control what he doesn’t know about... morePatsi Tibbett just wants to be treated like an adult! Forced to move to the city with her older brother and guardian, she can hardly wait until her eighteenth birthday when she will finally be able to run her own life. Lester insists that she attend college, won’t allow her a real job outside of babysitting, and forces her to go to church. He’d even try to control her love life – if he could. But he can’t control what he doesn’t know about. Determined to have a little fun and adventure, Patsi might just bite off more than she can chew… less

Patsi just wants to be treated like an adult! Forced to move to the city with her older brother, she can hardly wait until she turns 18th so she can run her own life. But Lester can’t control what he doesn’t know about... This contemporary Christian romance follows in the footsteps of the other books in the series: New In the Neighbourhood introducing Patsi's older brother Lester Tibbett, and Stuck In the Neighbourhood featuring the mysterious Sherri Chan... morePatsi just wants to be treated like an adult! Forced to move to the city with her older brother, she can hardly wait until she turns 18th so she can run her own life. But Lester can’t control what he doesn’t know about... This contemporary Christian romance follows in the footsteps of the other books in the series: New In the Neighbourhood introducing Patsi's older brother Lester Tibbett, and Stuck In the Neighbourhood featuring the mysterious Sherri Chan. See what else is happening in the neighourhood as you follow each light hearted episode in this romantic comedy series. less

Tamara Spence: single mother, entrepreneur, civil rights activist, & proud of her First Nations ancestry. One thing she isn’t is trusting. Especially when it comes to slick newspaper journalist Steve Russell. Will his charm wear down the fortress she’s built around her heart? The twists and turns just keep coming as the first 'season' of NEIGBHOURS unfolds... moreTamara Spence: single mother, entrepreneur, civil rights activist, & proud of her First Nations ancestry. One thing she isn’t is trusting. Especially when it comes to slick newspaper journalist Steve Russell. Will his charm wear down the fortress she’s built around her heart? The twists and turns just keep coming as the first 'season' of NEIGBHOURS unfolds. If you missed the first three episodes, Check out: Volume 1 - New In the Neighbourhood featuring good-looking former rodeo cowboy, Lester Tibbett, Volume 2 - Stuck in the Neighbourhood with more from Lester's love interest Sherri Chan, and Volume 3 - Sneaking Around the Neighbourhood where Lester's little sister Patsi gets into some trouble of her own. It's a nine part series that has been likened to the popular TV show 'Friends' - with a moral message. It's Christian contemporary romance with a twist of comedy and a hint of intrigue from best selling and award winning author Tracy Krauss. "Fiction on the edge without crossing the line." less