Mary Marelli

Eyes of the West Amazon The story is fiction. But the fight is real. It's hard to believe that such cruelty can happen, but it does. America's wild horses are in danger. Roundups by the BLM, Bureau of Land Management, need to stop. Over the years, thousands of horses are chased down by helicopter and jeeps in attempt to 'thin the herd for their own good', only the herd does not need to be thinned. And this coming summer, thousands more are slated to be removed. Ever since an important provision in the Free Roaming Wild Horse and Burro Act was removed in 2004, thousands of horses were rounded up , or gathered, in barbaric fashion. Some were held in government holding pens, which provided inferior conditions, others were sent to auction. Kill buyers frequented those auctions, and that opened the door to the slaughter pipeline. I wrote this book to detail a cause that is dear to my heart. One reader told me that she had no idea this was happening. Sadly, there are many who don't know. I didn't. I know now, and hope that once you read my book, you'll see that cause is real.

When Eden Jameson agrees to become a nanny for her widowed friend Hanna, she thinks she’s just stepping in to help a grieving family—until she realizes she’s also stepping straight into a mystery. After Hanna’s sudden, tragic death, Eden unexpectedly finds herself named legal guardian of Hanna’s child, forced into a tense partnership with Hanna’s enigmatic brother, David. Something about David doesn’t quite add up. His story has cracks, his past has shadows, and the closer Eden gets, the more questions she has. As an undeniable attraction begins to spark between them, Eden must decide: will the secrets David is hiding shatter their fragile trust—and destroy their chance at love before it truly begins? #SmallTownSuspense #ChristianSuspense #RomanticSuspense go.pbgrp.link/ta2Y

Cowboys. Rustlers. Kill buyers. A herd of wild mustangs. When Megan Donovan travels to Montana to settle her estranged grandfather's estate, she finds more than she expected. What should have been a simple business transaction, led to a mysterious inheritance and a glimpse into her mother's abusive past. When she discovers a herd of wild mustang on the dilapidated ranch, she seeks the help of rancher, David 'Cam' Campbell, to save them.

Eyes of the West Available on Amazon When Montana rancher, Chase Evings, learns federal protection for wild horses has been abolished, he fights to save them. Not only the herd of wild mustangs that run the southern section of his ranch, but horses everywhere. Both wild and domestic. And he will not stop until all horses run safe and free.

Eyes of the West Available on Amazon Cowboys. Wild horses. A wild horse sanctuary/rescue center. Ever since federal protection for wild horses was abolished, one man made it his mission to save horses across the country from slaughter. It started slowly. A lone clap, a whisper of sound issued forth from the audience. An elderly man with white whiskers, a chiseled, weatherbeaten face, narrow jaw, and worn jeans, stood. Tears streamed from his eyes, his mustache twitching as he shouted something barely comprehensible. A smattering of applause broke out. One by one, people rose, hands held high. 'For the horses'. The chant broke out slowly, reaching a fevered crescendo that rolled across the vast audience. For the horses. For the horses. They existed for the horses. Cried for the horses and prayed for the horses. Fought for the horses. They also came together for the horses, a sea of humanity rising against a grievous injunction against mankind. A thunder of applause rolled forth, sweeping over them, broken by cries of support and shrill whistles.

Shades of Yesterday Available on Amazon Hope surged as he tallied the hard earned funds, a smile of satisfaction spread across his face. “Fifty-two dollars and eighty-five cents. Not nearly enough yet, but maybe by summer, I’ll have enough to leave. I can hold on, if the old man don’t kill me first.” Andy tucked the bills inside and slid the tin back in the hole, safeguarding his secret. No one ever came out to the shed. Fear of spiders kept his mother away, and his father was too drunk to stagger across the yard. But drunk or not, if he learned of the money, he would find a way. Or beat it out of him. Tongue sticking out the corner of his mouth, brows furrowed in deep concentration, Andy replaced the splintered piece of flooring and rolled the barrel back in place. He sat back on his heels, hypnotic, crystal eyes of blue surveying the gloomy room. A shovel and pitchfork hung on wooden pegs, and a broken pickax leaned against the wall. Remnants of an old still were stacked in the corner. Andy gave serious thought to firing it up. It shouldn’t be too hard to figure out, and the money would come in handy. Might just be the spark to ignite his father’s interest in him. Fire up the old still, brew, and run. The Meiers’ way. Rusted tools buried in an inch of dust were stored in an old dresser draped with cobwebs. One leg was broken off, the bottom two drawers were missing, the second drawer warped shut and the top drawer stuck. Like everything else in his life, the dresser was used up, broken down, missing intricate working pieces, and tossed aside to rot.

When Montana rancher, Chase Evings, learns federal protection for wild horses has been abolished, he fights to save them. Not only the herd of wild mustangs that run the southern section of his ranch, but horses everywhere. Both wild and domestic. And he will not stop until all horses run safe and free. Eyes of the West, Now available on Kindle Coming soon in paperback

Jennifer Foster doesn’t have the luxury of believing in fairytales. She's the emotional anchor for her troubled mother, and the devoted waitress who pours herself into Sal’s Place, Detroit’s legendary diner. When rescuer Detroit police officer Ryan Douglas aids her after a robbery, Jennifer and Ryan face a painful question. Will their growing love end in heartbreak, or will they step aside and let God’s ultimate plan unfold? #ChristianRomance #ReligiousRomance #PelicanBookGrp go.pbgrp.link/sW_F

Montana Rescue Coming soon to Amazon Anna leaned on the roughhewn rail and studied the reddish brown horse. “Why did you want to stop here?” Graham looped his arm around her shoulders. “We have a lot of healing to do.” Anna’s breath hitched and she brushed the back of her hand over her eyes. “I don’t see where watching a horse and a dog can help.” “Kiddo, growing up I always found peace when in the presence of animals. Mom didn’t have her rescue then, but we always seemed to pick up a stray or two. And we always had a few dogs running around the place. Whenever I was upset, angry, or confused, I would seek their company.” Anna shrugged “Why?” “Ahh, it’s the why that’s magic,” Graham answered softly. If you love horses, drop in and meet Misty Rose. She will capture your heart.

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Yvetta has always been haunted by vivid, unforgettable dreams. So when the mysterious stranger who’s starred in them for as long as she can remember walks in as the new store manager, one question grips her: has he come as her salvation—or her destruction? #TimeTravelRomance #ChristianMysteryAndSuspense go.pbgrp.link/s5B3

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When young Anna Miller suffers a tragic loss, her world is shattered. A life of luxury ripped away, she finds herself living on a farm turned animal rescue, with a grandmother she hardly knows. Cedar Mills, Montana is a far cry from the streets of Manhattan. She wrestles with the notion of running away, until she meets Misty Rose, a beautiful, yet traumatized chestnut mare.

Jacob's Perch, a small town in upper New York State, harbors a dark secret. Years don't erase the memory. The mystery only grows. Caleb Meiers suffered a tragedy so horrendous, it drove him to start drinking at the age of ten. Thirty years later, his teenage son, Andy, lives a life of abuse at the hand of his father. Andy fights to rise above his suffering. He does odd jobs around town to bring in a few extra dollars. He befriends Emma Brown, owner of Emma's bed and breakfast. Emma becomes a grandmother figure, filling a void that claws at Andy's heart. Andy often seeks refuge at Hec Wilson's general store. Hec is there when he needs to talk, and doesn't ask questions when all Andy needs is a safe place to lay low. When Andy starts working at Brad Walsh's dairy farm, his life takes a turn he never expected. Can he find answers to an age-old mystery that refuses to rest? Andy fights to put the past behind him.

I've been working on a Lenten Talk. Do you know the 5-finger Gospel? I use my other hand to tell the rest of the story... Jesus did not stay dead. #Teaching #Lent #Gospel

Shades of Yesterday Now on Amazon Jacob's Perch, a small town in upper New York State, harbors a dark secret. Years don't erase the memory. The mystery only grows. Caleb Meiers suffered a tragedy so horrendous, it drove him to start drinking at the age of ten. Thirty years later, his teenage son, Andy, lives a life of abuse at the hand of his father. Andy fights to rise above his suffering. He does odd jobs around town to bring in a few extra dollars. He befriends Emma Brown, owner of Emma's bed and breakfast. Emma becomes a grandmother figure, filling a void that claws at Andy's heart. Andy often seeks refuge at Hec Wilson's general store. Hec is there when he needs to talk, and doesn't ask questions when all Andy needs is a safe place to lay low. When Andy starts working at Brad Walsh's dairy farm, his life takes a turn he never expected. Can he find answers to an age-old mystery that refuses to rest? Andy fights to put the past behind him.

When evil strikes, there is no escape. Shades of Yesterday Now available on Amazon

Everyone needs a safe place. A place to turn to when overwhelmed, scared, or you need to escape. Andy Meiers found that safe place in Hec's general store. Hec didn't ask questions and he didn't judge. He listened when Andy needed to talk, and gave Andy a place to go when he needed to lay low. Where Hec failed to save Andy's father, Caleb, from a lifetime of horrific abuse, he fought to save Andy and break a sad legacy passed down through generations. Shades of Yesterday. Now on Amazon

The world can wait: Books to read during Lent telscha.blogspot.com/2026/02/books-… #devotionals #Lent

Happy Valentines Day from the cowboys in Montana Moon over Montana Available on Kindle