Celebrate Lit / May 31, 2026

Lipstick and Gunpowder

About the Book Lipstick and Gunpowder

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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My Thoughts on Lipstick and Gunpowder

Lipstick and Gunpowder is a fun, fast-paced suspense novel about taking down the bad guys while also having romance thrown in. Oh, and Dale, she’s a girl. I know, you probably figured that out, but it took me a second.

Dale is not only a girl, but she’s an FBI agent. And she’s undercover on a ranch trying to ferret out an opioid ring. Mark is the owner of the ranch, but he’s also the one who hired Dale to help out. He’s not so sure about her abilities, though.

Things get bad fast when Mark’s niece is kidnapped.

This is the first book in a new series.

A few thoughts.

The description says that Dale is a disgraced FBI agent, and there are a few parts of the story that make me wonder if she has lost her edge and if she’ll continue being an FBI agent or maybe settle down and give it all up. Who knows?! Yes, Dale and Mark will be a bit of enemies and then maybe work towards being a bit more.

It’s a great novel, and I enjoyed reading it.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of Lipstick and Gunpowder

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 travellers.

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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.