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Cara C. Putman

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Cara C. Putman lives in Indiana with her husband and four children. She is a clinical assistant professor in law and ethics at Purdue University's School of Business. She has loved reading and writing from a young age and now realizes it was all training for writing books. She loves bringing history and legal romantic suspense to life.

An honors graduate of the University of Nebraska, George Mason University School of Law, and Krannert School of Management, Cara left small town Nebraska and headed to Washington, D.C., to launch her career in public policy.

Cara is an author chasing hard after God as she lives a crazy life. She invites you to join her on that journey. She's currently writing her 41st book with more on the way. Please check o
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Cara C. Putman Stars in the Night is one of my favorites because it combines the glamour of 1940s Hollywood with some great suspense during 1942. Shadowed by Grace t…moreStars in the Night is one of my favorites because it combines the glamour of 1940s Hollywood with some great suspense during 1942. Shadowed by Grace takes you on a tour of Italy with the Monuments Men and a woman photographer who's on a hunt for her father. Either would be a great place to start! Thanks for asking.(less)
Cara C. Putman Joan, that's a great question. I had to give up a few things. I watch one TV show a year. I cut back on sleep some when I'm on deadline. But, I want t…moreJoan, that's a great question. I had to give up a few things. I watch one TV show a year. I cut back on sleep some when I'm on deadline. But, I want to write...and so, I make the sacrifices.(less)
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A fellow author recommended this book to me and I'm so glad he did. It was an enjoyable romp of a read. I thoroughly enjoyed this very British mystery. ...more
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This is an intense story where Riley and Grey are racing to find her friend while being chased by the people chasing Kelly. There are nuanced questions of right and wrong and who the bad guy really is. There is also a really sweet romance -- almost f ...more
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A quick read with good general strategies for creating a welcoming space for students.
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Audiobook is filled with practical tips. Now I would love to go back and do it as it’s designed a little bit every day with intention focused on each days reflection/activity.
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This book is so practical, I have preordered four copies and recommended it to at least another four people. I really appreciate the focus on taking leadership philosophy and making it applied. It's filled with examples but even more importantly with ...more
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What a sweet audiobook. A sweet follow up to the earlier book
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This was a sweet, low tension romance between Mr. Grumpy and Miss Sunshine. Both ha be thwarted dreams and wonder what is possible. The romance moves in fits and starts as misunderstandings abound. Add in family challenges for both and there is some ...more
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“She ran a hand over one of the sliding ladders attached to the bookshelves. “Every time I see one of these, I want to pretend I’m Belle and sing my way across the shelves.”
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“But could it be with a man who treated the truth so carelessly?”
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Cara Putman I finally got to Where the Crawdads Sing and All the Light We Cannot See. Wow! Wow! Wow! No wonder people are still talking about these books. They are absolutely stunning and gripping. So incredibly well written with amazing characters.


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Cara Putman Cory wrote: "Thanks for becoming a Goodreads friend! : )"

Thanks, Cory! Love meeting other readers.


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Cory Tsuhako Thanks for becoming a Goodreads friend! : )


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Casey I didn't know you were on here! It's fun to connect here too. :D


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