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💔 Her Rugged Mountain Man Was Actually A Master Manipulator

🔓 Meet the author who lived to tell the chilling tale...

What began as a peaceful Saturday in Rocky Mountain National Park turned into an unexpected journey that Colorado Springs author Kristin Middleton never saw coming. After building a successful home care company in Denver, she finally found a moment to take a guided fly fishing excursion, a quiet escape meant to connect her to memories of her late father.

That single trip awakened latent childhood dreams of wide-open spaces and adventure, setting the stage for her powerful memoir, Rocky Mountain Charlatan. The book draws us into her experience meeting a charming fishing guide who seemed to embody the ultimate fantasy: a rugged, perfect partner to share a life of untamed mountain beauty and the quiet rhythm of the river. As their relationship bloomed, what appeared to be a flawless romance slowly revealed insidious currents beneath.

The bewildering beauty of the high streams makes it easy to lose oneself. As the story unfolds, we discover how this breathtaking isolation creates a disarming environment for someone to completely conceal their true nature.

The memoir invites us to walk alongside her through a harrowing two-year journey of love, deception, and ultimately, survival. Her experience serves as a powerful reminder for all of us, especially women, to honor our intuition and recognize the subtle red flags of highly skilled manipulators.

You can find Rocky Mountain Charlatan at local bookstores including Poor Richard's, West Side Stories, Mountain View Books, Base Camp Books, and Covered Treasures in Monument.

Meet the author at upcoming book signings at Barnes & Noble locations:

  • Sat, May 16, noon-5pm
    Mountain of Authors at PPLD Library 1175 Chapel Hills Drive

  • Sun May 24, 1-4pm
    Barnes and Noble (Barnes & Nobles) Briargate

  • Sat May 30, 1-4pm
    (Barnes & Nobles) First and Main

  • Sat June 20, 1-4pm
    (Barnes & Nobles) Citadel

  • Sat Aug 8, noon-2pm
    Covered Treasures in Monument

To read reviews, explore more about her story, or reach out directly, visit KristinMiddletonAuthor.com and Facebook.

When you pick up this compelling local story, you are witnessing one woman's courage to reclaim her life and help others navigate their own uncharted waters.

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Swing Dance with 719 Swing 'n Jam
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · 📍 Dance Wonderland, 2103 N Weber Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907
Learn how to do the cuddle and sailor steps in our east coast lesson this week. 6pm - Beginner East Coast Swing lesson w…
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Concrete Couch Music Jam - FREE
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · 📍 Concrete Coyote Community Park, 1100 S. Royer St COS
Join us for the Concrete Couch Music Jam! Every Tuesday evening from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Concrete Coyote Community Pa…
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Enchanted Garden Dome Workshop
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 Meraki Springs, 2703 W Colorado Ave
Create your own magical miniature garden inside a protective glass dome. All materials are included in the workshop fee.…
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Dog Days at the Zoo
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · 📍 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo
A special event where visitors can bring their dogs to explore the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for a day of outdoor fun. [Mor…
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Grandfather Cottonwood's B-earth-day Celebration!
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 📍 Fountain Creek Nature Center
We’re throwing a birthday party for Grandfather Cottonwood to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day this spring! After a sho…
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Palmer HS 150th Celebration
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · 📍 301 N Nevada Ave, COS 80903
FREE and open to the public
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Motorless Morning at Garden of the Gods!
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 📍 Garden of the Gods
Experience a free, family-friendly Motorless Morning at Garden of the Gods! Join us Sunday, April 26, from 5 a.m. to no…
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Public Open House - Templeton Gap Levee Project
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM · 📍 Colorado Springs Senior Ctr, 1514 N Hancock Ave
Residents will have a chance to ask questions and share feedback during two open houses for the Templeton Gap levee proj…
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Power Connectors: The Art of Connection
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 The Public House at The Alexander, 3104 N Nevada
OPEN to all and FREE to attend. The Art of Connection This month we’re bringing something a little different into the…
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Group Hike!
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Take a hike with Xtreme Bookings! Join us for a fun and relaxing hike at Seven Bridges just 15 minutes from Downtown Col…
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The Aligned Visibility Experience
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · 📍 2201 St Paul Dr Colorado Springs
A curated networking experience for women entrepreneurs to build aligned connections, increase visibility, and unlock re…
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