A NOVEL OF RECKONING, FAITH & FREEDOM
The Cowboy Was Always You.
Meet Annie Piffaknee—a woman who has spent decades running from the truths she could not yet name. When Miles arrives with the quiet steadiness of the Oklahoma sky, Annie is forced to confront the memories, wounds, faith, and longing she has kept buried.
Annie Piffaknee’s Cowboy Reckoning is a raw and mystical journey through betrayal, forgiveness, love, and the courage to finally come home to yourself.
ABOUT BETH LORD
A Lifetime of Listening Led Beth Lord to Storytelling
Beth Lord is a heart-tender and keeper of stories. For forty-five years, she practiced as an occupational therapist, helping people move toward growth, self-awareness, and greater independence. Her professional life also led her through entrepreneurship, private therapy practice, and pharmaceutical work—but each chapter ultimately brought her back to the same belief: People and the stories they carry matter.
After more than a decade of holding complex life stories with care & compassion, Beth now brings that same attentiveness to her debut novel. Annie Piffaknee’s Cowboy Reckoning is an invitation to listen closely—to difficult stories, to buried truths, and ultimately to the voice within.
ANNIE PIFFAKNEE’S COWBOY RECKONING
A Reckoning Written in Memory, Faith & Courage.
From the rain-slick streets of Chicago and Seattle, Annie has spent a lifetime running—from childhood sexual abuse she never named, from a family that made silence a religion, and from a marriage unraveling one unspoken truth at a time. Then Miles rides in: lean and lanky in worn denim, sharp-cheekbone and quietly confident beneath a new black baseball cap. There is something about him that feels older than the Oklahoma wind—something steady enough to make Annie stop running.
With him comes the reckoning. Like a cowboy rounding up wild horses, Annie begins gathering the memories she has outrun for decades. She loosens her grip on control, peels away years of armor, and begins listening for the voice of God she buried beneath shame and rage.
INSIDE THE STORY
A Journey Through the Places We Carry Within Us
Annie’s journey moves through difficult memories, unexpected love, spiritual awakening, and the courage to reclaim a life that finally belongs to her.
Reckoning With The Past
The memories we bury can shape our lives. Annie begins confronting the truths she spent decades trying to outrun.
Faith, Healing & Surrender
Through dreams, faith, and memory, Annie begins healing, releasing her armor, and learning to let go of control.
Love, Freedom & Becoming
Love helps Annie to stop shrinking herself. Through forgiveness, she discovers her strength & claims her freedom.
READERS ARE TALKING
Stories That Stay With You
Discover what readers are saying about Annie Piffaknee’s Cowboy Reckoning.
“An emotional and beautifully layered story that stayed with me from beginning to end. Annie’s journey through pain, faith, forgiveness, and self-discovery feels incredibly human and deeply relatable. I loved watching her find the courage to face her past and finally begin embracing the woman she was always meant to become.”

Sophia Bennett
Book Blogger & Avid Reader
“There is something wonderfully heartfelt and genuine about this book. The characters feel real, the Oklahoma setting adds so much atmosphere and warmth, and Annie’s transformation unfolds in such a meaningful way. Her struggles, discoveries, and moments of strength made me reflect on my own journey and the courage it takes to begin again.”

Linda K.
Reader
“Beth Lord brings remarkable compassion and emotional depth to a difficult and deeply personal journey. Annie’s experiences are portrayed with honesty, sensitivity, and heart, making it easy to become invested in her story. I found myself thinking about her choices, her struggles, and her growth long after I reached the final page.”

Jennifer C.
Avid Reader
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The Cowboy Was Always You. Now Ride.
Discover Beth Lord’s debut novel and follow Annie Piffaknee as she confronts the past, discovers the courage to change, and finds her way home.