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Montana Cowboy Family
by Linda FordTemporary Family After discovering one of her young students has been abandoned along with his sisters, schoolteacher Sadie Young whisks them away to the safest place she knows-her own home. And when handsome cowboy Logan Marshal vows to assist her in caring for the children, she isn't sure she wants his help...but she needs it. If she lets Logan get too close, though, he may discover the secret she's convinced will be her ruin. Logan Marshall isn't looking for a family. But with the parentless children and their unflappable teacher tugging at his heart, it appears he has one-at least temporarily. The kids would like nothing better than to have a real mother and father, and with Logan slowly falling for Sadie, their deepest wishes just might come true...
Montana Cowboy's Baby
by Linda FordStand-in Daddy Conner Marshall knows the baby on the doorstep isn't his-despite what the note says-but little Ellie needs a protector...and urgent medical care. Turning to the doctor's daughter and capable assistant, Kate Baker, for help, he keeps the truth to himself. Why should he care if Kate believes the worst of him? The wary rancher can't afford feelings for a woman who'll soon be moving east for medical school. A promise to her dying grandmother decided Kate's future. She'll become a doctor and forgo a family of her own. Now, tending to Ellie at the Marshall ranch, she sees just what she's sacrificing, especially when Ellie's mother returns. But the littlest matchmakers can sometimes make the biggest dreams come true...
Montana Dreams
by Jillian HartBumping into her ex-fiancé shatters Millie Wilson all over again. Now that she's back in Montana to care for her dying father, her real burden is the secret she's never divulged to Hunter McKaslin.Millie can't blame Hunter for his anger upon learning he's a father. He's never gotten over opening his heart, only to have it broken. Yet Millie senses a new goodness in Hunter. Finding their lost dreams now seems possible-if forgiveness and trust can find a place in this fresh start.
Montana Groom of Convenience
by Linda FordTheir Marriage BargainCarly Morrison’s father issued an ultimatum: get married or lose her ranch. But while she can rope and ride as well as any man, leading one to the altar is another matter—until newcomer Sawyer Gallagher suggests a marriage of convenience. Their arrangement might be a sensible solution to her predicament, but Carly’s growing feelings are a genuine complication.Desperate to provide a home for his orphaned sister, Sawyer takes a chance on lassoing himself to headstrong cowgirl Carly. He’s convinced he’s too hardened by life to love anyone…until their union is threatened. Is it too late to turn this practical partnership into a real Big Sky family?
Montana Hearts
by Charlotte CarterSarah Barkley has come to Sweet Grass Valley, Montana, with a mission in mind. Ever since her heart transplant, she's wanted to secretly help the family of the woman whose heart saved her life. And with two motherless children and a sprawling ranch to care for, Kurt Ryder could sure use some support. Falling for the rugged rancher is an unexpected complication. Does Kurt want Sarah for herself-or for her connection to the past? Her heart brought her to Sweet Grass Valley, but only love-and a leap of faith-will make it her home.
Montana Hidden Deception
by Amity SteffenA murderer lies in wait… A witness in their sights. Nurse Nina Montgomery finds herself evading gunfire in the woods of Montana after unknowingly stumbling upon a man burying evidence of his crimes. When slashed tires and an explosion make it clear that the criminal knows Nina&’s identity, Detective Mateo Bianchi races to search for a deadly assailant who will stop at nothing to silence Nina and keep the truth hidden. Can they brave the wilderness and unmask a hidden killer, or will they find themselves the next victims?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Montana Homecoming
by Jillian HartA place to heal That's all Brooke McKaslin yearns for.She's returned to Montana on family business, hoping to leave her past behind. And to shield the secret she carries. She's not planning on staying long-until she begins working for reporter Liam Knightly. Liam is handsome, good-hearted-and as leery of relationships as Brooke is. Even as they realize how much they have in common, Brooke fears a threat to their growing love. Will her secret stand in the way of their happiness?
Montana Lawman Rescuer: The Rancher Inherits A Family Montana Lawman Rescuer Mail-order Bride Switch The Unconventional Governess (Big Sky Country Ser. #6)
by Linda FordFalling for Her ProtectorAfter a stagecoach robbery nearly kills her and the small boy she’s traveling with, Emily Smith can’t remember who she is or where she’s going. Lost and with only wisps of her memory, she must rely on the handsome, dark-eyed sheriff who saved her.Jesse Hill protects his heart as fiercely as he protects the small Montana town of Bella Creek. How did Emily’s kindness and beauty get past his armor? But Jesse knows well his own tainted past—one that means he could never marry a woman like Emily…even if her love could prove his redemption.
Montana Love Letter
by Charlotte CarterA fresh start for her troubled daughter-that's what widow Janelle Townsend wants to find in Bear Lake, Montana. The five-year-old girl hasn't spoken a word in months. But when the family of two meets widower Adam Hunter and his kind daughter, Janelle's child begins to blossom. Still, the handsome auto mechanic keeps Janelle at arm's length. He seems to be hiding something painful-something he can't bear to share. Perhaps their two sweet children can help Janelle show him that opening the heart to love is life's greatest joy.
Montana Mail-Order Bride
by Janet TronstadCan a marriage in name only give her the new life she needs? There&’s no future in Chicago for Eleanor Fitzpatrick and her sister—but out West, she can have a fresh start as a sheriff&’s mail-order match. She&’ll be a good mother to Matt Baynes&’s orphaned niece and nephew…but will she be a good wife? She&’s never known an honorable man, and trusting Matt is a daily struggle. Yet as the children bond—and begin matchmaking—her resolve is tested. Can this kind, brave man teach her to trust her heart and his love?New York Times bestselling author Janet Tronstad
Montana Match
by Merrillee WhrenNanny to six-year-old twin girls isn't exactly the position Brittany Gorman is looking for. But she needs a job. And the twins' struggling single dad, rancher Parker Watson, needs all the help he can get. Soon Brittany is not only assisting with the girls, but also helping Parker make peace with his past. It seems Brittany's finally found a place to belong. And with two little matchmakers on the loose, there's no telling what the future holds. As her time on the ranch runs out, can Brittany and Parker find the strength to face that future-together?
Montana Mistletoe
by Lena Nelson Dooley Lisa Harris Debby Mayne Kim Vogel SawyerContemporary Romance: Four girlfriends make a pact to find true love by their twenty-eighth Christmas. As the deadline looms, each keeps busy with expanding career and experiences faltering Christmas spirit. Lori is a major struggling to bolster the small town's economy, Madison runs a Christmas store and often travels to build up stock, Deanna is the town's director of tourism on a campaign to put her town on the map, and Kathy is a writer living in California who has lost her small town faith. When romance arrives in Mistletoe, Montana, in unexpected Christmas packages, will each woman be able to accept the gift?
Montana Mistletoe: His Amish Choice Montana Mistletoe Holiday Baby (Love Insp True Lp Trade Ser.)
by Roxanne RustandUSA Today-Bestselling Author: Wanted: a nanny for Christmas . . .The only job Abby Halliwell can find in her Montana hometown is temporary nanny to two mischievous little girls. But it’s on her ex-boyfriend Jess Langford’s ranch . . .Jess needs help raising twins suddenly left in his care, so he and Abby are determined to be professional. But between unexpected holiday happenings and two mischievous matchmakers, will their business arrangement turn into something more?
Montana Mountain Deadlock
by Sharon DunnFrom a USA Today–bestselling author, two inspirational romantic suspense novels featuring couples who survive danger in the wilderness together.Montana StandoffKidnapped and dragged into the wilderness, Sarah Langston has no idea where her brother is or why her captors want him. But when help arrives and removes her blindfold, she’s shocked to see the father of the baby she gave up for adoption, former police officer Bryan Keyes. Now the two must join forces to save Sarah’s brother. Can they rekindle a love that happened too soon?Big Sky ShowdownWhen Heather Jacobs climbs a Montana mountain to pay her respects to her late father, she never expects to be running for her life to escape an enemy from her guide’s past. Though Zane Scofield knows their pursuer, he’s not sure why the man is after him now. Only his wits—and an unlikely partner in the determined woman fighting beside him—can save them.
Montana Reunion (Big Sky Centennial)
by Valerie HansenA prequel novella to the Big Sky Centennial series that begins with Her Montana Cowboy from the USA Today–bestselling author.The tiny town of Jasper Gulch, Montana, is celebrating their hundredth anniversary, and you’re invited! Get lost in Big Sky Centennial, a land of ranches and romances and memorable characters you can’t help but root for. In this short prequel from Valerie Hansen, a small-town beautician with a big heart reunites with the high school beau she could never forget . . . Word travels fast in a small town, and it spreads like wildfire that Tony Valdez is back in Jasper Gulch. The former bad boy is now a respected veterinarian, but he’s still got that sparkle in his eye. And that’s what has Annette Lakey worried. She vows to avoid the man who once stole her heart—until a stray dog and her impending puppies bring Annette and Tony face-to-face. Seeing him again makes her feel all warm and fuzzy . . . and afraid she might fall all over again!Big Sky Centennial: A small town rich in history—and love.
Montana Rose
by Mary ConnealyFire up your love of romance with Montana Rose, where Cassie Griffin, a seemingly spoiled pregnant woman, is widowed one day and wedded the next. Marrying handyman Red Dawson seems the only alternative to Cassie's being hitched to a brutal rancher. But can this "china doll" bear exchanging smooth silk for coarse calico? Red was reluctant to be yoked to an unbeliever, but sometimes a man has no choice. Will Red change Cassie's heart by changing her name? Wade Sawyer is obsessed with saving Cassie from a marriage of convenience. How far will he go make her his own?
Montana Standoff
by Sharon Dunn"TELL US WHERE HE IS AND WE'LL LET YOU GO..." Kidnapped and dragged into the Montana wilderness, Sarah Langston has no idea where her brother is or what her captors want with him. But when help arrives and removes her blindfold, she's shocked to see the father of the baby she gave up for adoption. Former policeofficer Bryan Keyes is convinced that Sarah's kidnapping is tied to a deadly human trafficking ring. Now with Sarah's brother in the line of fire, Bryan must join forces with the only woman he's ever loved. Will they have time to rekindle a love that happened too soon?
Montana Twins
by Charlotte MaclayFrom Bachelor Sheriff To Daddy Of Two? What A Day!Sheriff Eric Oakes didn't know the first thing about babies, and now he had to prove himself worthy of raising his twin nieces. Taking care of those little girls was one thing, but taking on the woman who controlled their fate was another thing entirely!Laura Cavendish had promised she'd find the twins' uncle, but she hadn't expected to find him so...irresistible. She had to make sure he'd be a suitable dad, and that meant finding this bachelor a wife. Her love for the little girls was so great that she agreed to take on the role. Would Eric and Laura learn that sometimes love comes after marriage?
Montana Wife
by Jillian HartMAN AND WIFE—FACING THE RIGORS OF HIGH COUNTRY RANCHINGThat was the simple, solid ideal that Daniel Lindsay willingly offered Rayna Ludgrin. But she'd lived a grand passion, he knew, and he could promise only a quiet, steady brand of love…! Her soul raw with a new widow's grief, Rayna Ludgrin vowed she'd never feel love again. Still, life under the wide Montana sky was hard for a woman alone—and she pledged herself to Daniel Lindsay out of a desperate need to save her sons and her ranch. But though she?d taken him into her home as husband, could she ever welcome him into her heart?
Montana Witness Chase
by Sharon DunnA witness in danger. Assassins on the hunt. After testifying against her brother&’s murderer, Hope Miller thought she&’d be safe in witness protection—until she&’s attacked by an assassin at her new safe house. Now her identity and location are in the hands of a vicious drug cartel, and only US marshal Andrew Lewis can protect her. But stopping the crime ring could prove lethal for them both.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Montana Wrangler
by Charlotte CarterBig Sky vs. Big CityWith a high-flying career in the big city, Paige Barclay rarely finds her way back to the homestead in Bear Lake, Montana. But then a terrible accident leaves Paige in charge of her orphaned nephew. She's prepared to take Bryan back to Seattle, far from the home he loves. Wrangler Jay Red Elk loves Bryan like a son and knows the boy belongs in Montana. He won't let Bryan go without a fight. But as Paige grows closer to the handsome, determined cowboy, she begins to wonder whether she, too, belongs here-in Bear Lake by Jay's side.
Monterey Memories (Romancing America)
by Gail Gaymer MartinA single father, Chad Garrison’s average day goes awry when a migrant worker goes into labor in his lettuce field. Could meeting Felisa, a Mexican immigrant, be designed by God or a complicated mess? Julie Maretti’s family is rich in garlic, but garlic has literally kept love at bay. Meeting Alan Louden where they both volunteer at a soup kitchen seems like a dream come true. But will love be smothered in odorous secrets? Ross Cahill takes his first vacation from his ranch, staying - at Alissa Greening’s bed-and-breakfast with his mother. But can two extremely busy and self-sufficient people stop long enough to recognize love? Among the streets and country lanes of Monterey love and faith are alive. Cab these modern businesspeople open up to eir influence? have Comes as a Surprise
Montesquieu & the Despotic Ideas of Europe: An Interpretation of The Spirit of the Laws
by Vickie B. SullivanMontesquieu is rightly famous as a tireless critic of despotism, which he associates in his writings overtly with Asia and the Middle East and not with the apparently more moderate Western models of governance found throughout Europe. However, a careful reading of Montesquieu reveals that he recognizes a susceptibility to despotic practices in the West—and that the threat emanates not from the East, but from certain despotic ideas that inform such Western institutions as the French monarchy and the Roman Catholic Church. Nowhere is Montesquieu’s critique of the despotic ideas of Europe more powerful than in his enormously influential The Spirit of the Laws, and Vickie B. Sullivan guides readers through Montesquieu’s sometimes veiled, yet sharply critical accounts of Machiavelli, Hobbes, Aristotle, and Plato, as well as various Christian thinkers. He finds deleterious consequences, for example, in brutal Machiavellianism, in Hobbes’s justifications for the rule of one, in Plato’s reasoning that denied slaves the right of natural defense, and in the Christian teachings that equated heresy with treason and informed the Inquisition. In this new reading of Montesquieu’s masterwork, Sullivan corrects the misconception that it offers simple, objective observations, showing it instead to be a powerful critique of European politics that would become remarkably and regrettably prescient after Montesquieu’s death when despotism wound its way through Europe.
Month with Jesus, A: 31 Days with a Surprising Savior
by Gary HollowayThese simple but profound reflections on stories from the Gospels invite Christians to look afresh at the One they follow daily.Why another book on Jesus? Surely if there is one Bible character we know, it is Jesus. But maybe the same old thing of "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" in our churches has blinded us to who he really was and really is. Perhaps our own walk with him is not what it should be because we feel too comfortable with him—or at least of our picture of him.A Month with Jesus is an invitation to spend a month with the biblical Jesus, the One who surprised his contemporaries. By looking at him through their eyes, maybe we too can be surprised. Surprised enough to shake us out of our old habits. Surprised enough to understand him as we never have before. Surprised enough to follow. Surprised enough that this familiar story—the greatest story of all—is no longer "the same old thing."
Monument Eternal
by Alice ColtraneThe long-awaited reissue of Alice Coltrane’s original spiritual teachings and reflections, which provide powerful insight into her transcendent music, cherished by millions across the globe ALICE COLTRANE (1937–2007) was a composer, master of various musical instruments, improviser, spiritual leader, and wife of John Coltrane. Throughout her adult life, she worked within and combined a broad range of musical genres, including gospel, R&B, bebop, free jazz, Indian devotional song, and Western art music. She recorded more than twenty full-length albums for Impulse and Warner Bros. Her music speaks to her experiences as a child playing for church congregations in Detroit; the transcendent and mind-bending avant-garde improvisations she performed with her husband John Coltrane; and her religious pilgrimages to India. When Monument Eternal was originally published in 1977, Alice Coltrane was living in Southern California and had recently become a swami, building and nurturing an alternative spiritual community. In these pages, she says that the book is “based upon the soul’s realizations in Absolute Consciousness and its spiritual relationships with the Supreme One.” Monument Eternal offers deep insight into Coltrane’s tremendous musical output, and shines a light on her transformation from Alice McLeod, Detroit church organist and bebopper, to sage thought leader Swami Turiyasangitananda. It also reflects the extraordinary fluidity of American religious customs in the mid and late twentieth century. Akashic’s long-awaited reissue of Monument Eternal includes a new foreword by Ashley Kahn.