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Desert Rain (Avon Romance)
by Elizabeth LowellFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a classic sexy romance about a woman reunited with the rancher she has always loved from afar.She is a contradiction, one woman with two lives. She is Shannon, one of the world’s great beauties, a model whose face and figure grace the fashion pages of the world’s most elegant magazines. She is also Holly, a fragile innocent, haunted by painful memories of her past—and by dreams of the man who once shared her secrets. She is assured yet vulnerable, irresistible yet untouched.Destiny has brought Holly Shannon North back to Hidden Springs, where she can be one person, where romance once touched her tender young heart. Here Lincoln McKenzie waits—the proud California rancher, long since hardened by his life’s tragedies. Now, in the icy chill of a desert storm, together they must somehow find the way back to love . . . and rekindle a fire whose healing warmth will truly draw them home.“I’ll buy any book with Elizabeth Lowell’s name on it.” —New York Times–bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz
Desert Storm
by Nan RyanMarried off to a Texas landowner, a young woman fights temptation when her husband&’s son moves homeHer whole life, Angie Webster has been raised to heed her father. Since her mother died—a fallen woman, and a disgrace to the family name—Jeremiah has kept Angie away from friends, from society, and, most of all, from boys. But as Jeremiah nears death, he realizes it is time for her to settle down. He chooses Barrett McClain, a wealthy rancher whose isolated mansion might provide Angie with a haven from the temptations of the world. But for this frightened young bride, temptation is just the beginning. Although her new husband seems to be a kindly old widower, his smile hides inconceivable viciousness. And then there is his son, Pecos, who appears to hate his father&’s new bride, but secretly lusts for her. Alone on the ranch, Angie will learn that to become a woman, she must learn to fight like a man.
Desert Sunrise
by Raine CantrellFrom the national bestselling author of Calico comes a story of love, savagery, and survival on the Arizona frontier that&’s &“western romance at its best&” (Janelle Taylor, author of Cherokee Storm). After her husband is murdered on their wedding night, Faith Becket goes on the run with her father and siblings in tow. They hope to reach a stake of land they own on the far side of the Arizona Territory. It&’s a perilous journey, even for seasoned travelers, and they need a guide as bold and determined as Faith. Raised by the Apache, Delaney Carmichael is as hard and dangerous as the land he loves. On a mission to restore his family&’s honor, he has no time to help Faith, and knows he&’ll be better off if he resists her alluring beauty. But when Faith walks headlong into danger, he&’s the only one who can save her. Ensnared by Faith&’s turquoise eyes and driven by a mystical connection to ancient Apache legends, Delaney&’s heart softens as their mutual passion blooms. But before he can finally stop fighting, he must face down the deadly foe on Faith&’s trail . . . in this action-packed adventure from &“a powerhouse writer whose emotional intensity keeps you enthralled&” (RT Book Reviews).
Desert of the Damned
by Nelson NyeHe was in a tight spot. He knew he couldn’t stand off the Law and Breen, too. The Law was after him for the murder of a marshal—a murder he didn’t commit. Breen was after him for revenge—and Breen wouldn’t stop at anything … blackmail, a frame-up … or murder. He was desperate now and vowed to find a way out—or make one.
Designs on a Rancher: A Flirty Opposites Attract Romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding #2)
by LaQuetteA cosmopolitan designer gets a taste of country life with Royal, Texas&’s hottest rancher in the latest installment of Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding by LaQuette!She&’s willing to give him everything in bedBut will she risk her career for passion? Keely Tucker knows designing a showstopping wedding dress for a movie starlet is the career-making opportunity of a lifetime. But Jacob Chatman has sent her focus into a tailspin! When a blackout leaves her stranded with a rancher she can&’t resist, their passion practically sets the sheets on fire. Jacob admires her drive…but is their hookup worth Keely risking her hard-earned ambitions for a life in Texas?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding series: Book 1: A Cowboy Kind of Thing by Reese RyanBook 2: Designs on a Rancher by LaQuetteBook 3: Four Weeks to Forever by Karen BoothBook 4: Make Believe Match by Joanne RockBook 5: Oh So Wrong with Mr. Right by Nadine GonzalezBook 6: The Man She Loves to Hate by Jessica Lemmon
Desire and Destiny
by Linda Lael MillerWeaving a bright passion with the dark currents of past secrets, bestselling author Linda Lael Miller tells the tale of star-crossed lover bound by Desire and Destiny. Devastated by the loss of her father, lovely Brynne McFarren returned to the Washington coastal town of her youth. Brynne was surprised to discover that her family name had a dark notoriety...and alarmed to be caught in a triangle of sudden desire. Drew Tanner—a wealthy, devil-may-care wastrel—was captivated by her beauty. But his brother Joshua, the intense and powerful head of the Tanner shipping empire, was also drawn to Brynne. Now she must unravel the terrible secret that tarnished her father&’s life—a secret that tortures Joshua Tanner&’s heart, one that could make her the target of his vengeance rather than his love…
Desolation Creek (A Smoke Jensen Novel of the West #5)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneLegendary national bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone return with the latest gun-blazing installment in their newest Smoke Jensen series.JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE DYING AIN&’T MUCH OF A LIVING. Building a ranch takes heart and grit. Smoke and Sally Jensen are more than capable of meeting the challenges of shaping the land, raising the livestock, and establishing their brand. But Smoke wasn&’t always an entrepreneur. He&’s more apt to settle accounts with a fast draw than a checkbook. And when he learns his old friend Preacher has been ambushed by outlaws, he wastes no time saddling up and hitting the vengeance trail with his fellow mountain men Audie and Nighthawk. Preacher&’s attackers have taken over the town of Desolation Creek deep in Montana Territory. Their scurrilous leader, Vernon &“Venom&” McFadden, has his men harrassing terrified homesteaders and townsfolk to get his hands on nearby property that&’s rumored to be rich with gold. Smoke and his helpmates drift into town one by one with a plan to root out Venom&’s gang of prairie rats and put the big blast on each and every one.
Desperado
by Diana PalmerRisking his neck is all in a day's work... Tough and relentless, Cord Romero lives for the adrenaline rush that comes with being a mercenary for hire. But this time the job is personal. Having barely survived a murder attempt from an elusive enemy, Cord is determined to neutralize his foe-the head of a multinational corporation that fronts a child labor ring. In order to get closer to his target, Cord joins forces with the Lassiter Detective Agency, where he's reunited with his childhood friend Maggie Barton. Maggie is no longer the impressionable young woman he once knew. She is now strong, independent and in charge of her own life-and, professionally, Cord's equal. She has one vulnerability: a tragic secret from her past that threatens her relationship with Cord...and sets her up as a pawn for his deadly enemy. Cord cannot afford to be distracted during the most important case of his life. But Maggie plays an indispensable part in unraveling the links to his enemy's crimes. Forced to trust each other for their very survival, Cord and Maggie embark on a lethal game of cat and mouse that can leave only one winner standing.
Desperado
by Lisa BinghamFrom bestselling author Lisa Bingham comes the first in a brand-new series starring a trio of handsome wranglers. The Taggart brothers have bodies of iron and hearts of gold--though both may be a shade tarnished. But that doesn't stop them from trying to keep the women they love in their arms . . .Elam Taggart knows about the nickname town gossips have given him: Desperado. He doesn't care. He's lost just about everything: his wife, his parents, his little sister, and his career as a Navy EOD specialist. After returning home, he hightails it to the rugged Wasatch Mountains outside town.But when his brother comes asking for help, Elam can't say no. That is, until Elam realizes that in order to help, he'll be forced to spend time with town newcomer P.D. Raines. P.D. knows that asking Elam Taggart to be her partner in the town's upcoming Wild West Games is a mistake. But she needs the prize money, and Elam is lean, hard, and tortured--a dangerous combination she can't seem to resist.As the competition heats up--to the point of peril--Elam and P.D. have to turn away from the past and embrace the passion that sparks between them in order to escape the threat to their lives.
Desperado (Long, Tall Texans #0)
by Diana PalmerRisking his neck—and falling in love!—is all in a day&’s work in New York Times bestseller Diana Palmer&’s classic Desperado Cord Romero lives for the adrenaline rush that comes with being a mercenary for hire. But this time the job is personal. Having barely survived a murder attempt, Cord is determined to neutralize his foe. In order to get closer to his target, Cord joins forces with the Lassiter Detective Agency, where he&’s reunited with childhood friend Maggie Barton. Maggie is no longer the impressionable young woman he once knew. She is strong, independent and in charge of her own life—and, professionally, Cord&’s equal. But Maggie has one vulnerability: a tragic secret from her past that threatens her relationship with Cord…and sets her up as a pawn for his deadly enemy. As sparks fly between them, he vows to save her—at any cost.
Desperado's Gold
by Linda Winstead JonesWhen her Mustang Convertible's blown gasket leaves Catalina Lane stranded in the Arizona desert, all she hopes for is a tow truck to carry her to the nearest gas station. After being left alone at the altar, Catalina certainly doesn't expect to be swept off her feet any time soon. But when Desperado Jackson Cody whisks her away into the sunset and leads her back in time to the Old West, Catalina joins him for the ride. After all, this infamous gunslinger better known as "Kid Creede" never dreamed of a lovely 20th century lady falling into his hands. But the longer they're together the more she finds himself paralyzed by his dangerous touches and he, hungering for much more than what they have.
Desperadoes: A Novel
by Ron HansenRon Hansen&’s engrossing novel of the violent life and criminal exploits of the Dalton gang, as remembered by its last surviving memberFrom his home in Los Angeles, an aging Emmett Dalton reminisces about his glory days in America&’s Wild West. Now sixty-five years old, and a Hollywood fixture, he makes a comfortable living selling stories of his earlier exploits to movie studios. But years before, he rode with his two brothers—charming, handsome, charismatic Bob, and the cold-eyed killer Grat, so wild and unpredictable that even his own family was afraid of him—committing brazen acts of robbery, bootlegging, and murder. As the last surviving member of the infamous Dalton gang, it&’s Emmett&’s responsibility to keep their legend alive. He has resolved to tell the full truth about the fabled career of the three criminal brothers and Eugenia Moore, the former schoolmarm who was an indispensable partner in their crimes, even if that truth turns out to be a darker, more painful, and less heroic picture than Hollywood&’s moguls would make it out to be. The critically acclaimed debut novel by bestselling author Ron Hansen, Desperadoes is a masterwork of historical fiction that brings a fabled era of American outlaws and violence to breathtaking life.
Desperate Hearts
by Rosanne Bittner"One of the most powerful voices in western romance returns with a gritty, earthly, moving love story that captures the true spirit of the West." -RT Book Reviews, review for Paradise ValleySHE'S A WOMAN WITH A SECRETElizabeth Wainwright is on the run. Accused of a murder she didn't commit, she has no choice but to cut ties with her old life and flee West. The last thing she wants is attention, but when her stagecoach is attacked, she suddenly finds herself under the fierce protection of one of Montana's famed vigilantes...whether she likes it or not.HE'S A MAN WITH A CODE Lawman Mitch Brady is sworn to uphold justice in the wild lands of 1860's Montana. He's never met a man he's feared, and he's never met a woman more desperately in need of his help. Something's shaken the secretive Elizabeth, but as he gets to know the beautiful city belle, he finds the only thing he wants more than her safety...is her trust.
Desperate Straits
by Janet SquiresSarah Ryan's hope for a new life in the Arizona Territory is shattered in an instant by gunfire. Suddenly, she has to rebuild an uncertain future with her orphaned nephew, Will, and take on the challenges of a cattle ranch. Just when order returns, veteran lawman, L.T. McAllister rides in. He's a dangerous man determined to do what's right regardless of the personal cost. L.T. believes himself ready for anything until he meets Sarah. Her ideas about the man he's become soon pit his lifetime of duty against desire. L.T.'s and Sarah's loyalty to Will catapults them into a life for which neither one is prepared. And when L.T. and Sarah defy Sheriff Grant Simpson, they trigger a cataclysm of retaliation that escalates into kidnapping and murder. L.T. and Sarah are forced into a battle for justice... and their lives.
Después del anochecer (En el momento perfecto #2)
by Mary Calmes A. G. AmilibiaLa secuela de En el momento perfectoDos años después de cabalgar hacia el ocaso con Rand Holloway, el dueño de un rancho, Stefan Joss ha hecho las paces provisionalmente con su nueva vida, enseñando en una facultad de la comunidad. Pero el río del verdadero amor jamás fluyó tranquilo. Rand quiere que él se quede en casa, pero Stef quiere una estrategia de huída en caso de que Rand decida echarlo en algún momento. Finalmente, después de reconocer lo injusto que estaba siendo, Stef se compromete, y Rand está como loco de contento. Cuando Stef tiene la oportunidad de probar su devoción, no lo duda, a pesar de arriesgar su vida en el proceso, y Rand aprovecha la oportunidad para mostrarles a todos que a veces las mejores sorpresas de la vida suceden después del ocaso.
Después del anochecer (En el momento perfecto #2)
by Mary CalmesUn libro de historias "En el momento perfecto" Dos años después de cabalgar hacia el ocaso con Rand Holloway, el dueño de un rancho, Stefan Joss ha hecho las paces provisionalmente con su nueva vida, enseñando en una facultad de la comunidad. Pero el río del verdadero amor jamás fluyó tranquilo. Rand quiere que él se quede en casa, pero Stef necesita una vía de escape en caso de que Rand decida echarlo en algún momento. Finalmente, después de reconocer lo injusto que estaba siendo, Stef se compromete, y Rand está como loco de contento. Cuando Stef tiene la oportunidad de probar su devoción, no lo duda, a pesar de arriesgar su vida en el proceso, y Rand aprovecha la oportunidad para mostrarles a todos que a veces las mejores sorpresas de la vida suceden después de anochecer.
Destined for You: A Montana Mavericks Romance (Montana Mavericks #22)
by Susan MalleryRediscover this thrilling holiday Western romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Susan Mallery. Previously published as Married in WhitehornWhen widow Angela Sheppard arrived at Whitehorn, she was looking for a new beginning and a teaching position at the local elementary school. Instead, she was found by Deputy Sheriff Shane McBride, injured and unable to remember the attackers that put her in the hospital her very first week in town. Now, Shane is bound by duty to protect Angela and uncover the truth. But, while the clock is ticking to solve the crime, Shane must attempt to get to know this beautiful but enigmatic woman, in an effort on lighting a spark in her memory. Shane swore to never open his heart for love, but Angela might very well be the key to solve a deep-rooted crime and bring happiness back to his life.
Destined to Love
by Suzanne ElizabethDr. Josie Reed has been thrown back in time to 1881 to discover her soul mate, but it turns out he is a sexy outlaw from the Wild West. Although she desperately tries to keep her emotions in check while tending to the wounds of Kurtis Mitchell, she is soon forced to run away with him, making her an outlaw as well. As passions begin to flare, even Billy the Kid cannot keep this fated couple apart or Josie from saving the life of man she is destined to love.
Destined to be a Dad
by Christyne ButlerThe British Are Coming! Cowboy-turned-businessman Liam Murphy thought he had it all-until the teen daughter he never knew existed walks into his life, her mother close behind. <P><P>Now the Wyoming bachelor must confront his first love, former London exchange student Missy Dobbs, and get answers. To start: How can he still be so attracted to this person who has seemingly betrayed him? Missy has to ask herself the same question. Long in the dark about her child's paternity, Missy can't help feeling a secret thrill that Liam's back in her life. Maybe staying in Destiny awhile will help her daughter bond with her dad, but is it a trap for Missy's shell-shocked heart?
Destiny Awaits
by Suzanne ElizabethWhen the old woman appeared at her bedside, Tess Harper's first thought was that she was being kidnapped and held until her wealthy parents could pay a hefty ransom. She never fathomed that she would be brought back to the year 1885 and left in the middle of Kansas. Tess finds herself faced with two motherless little girls without a home and a stubborn but handsome man who is the only person who can care for them. Before she can be returned to her time, Tess must ensure that the lovely little girls have a place in recluse Joseph Maguire's home and heart. Joseph has many enchanting qualities. Although he drives Tess mad with his hard-headed ways, she cannot keep her blood from boiling every time he touches her. She knows the girls should be with Joseph, but where does she belong? As a mother to the children and in the arms of the man she is oddly attracted to, or in the future where only the dream of love awaits her.
Destiny Made Them Brothers
by Andrew J. FenadyThe Fenady style is straight-forward, unembellished storytelling. --VarietyWar Made Them HeroesThey met on the battlefields of Vicksburg. General Ulysses S. Grant, George Armstrong Custer, and the Rebel Johnny Yuma. Three men united by fate--in a nation divided by war--they were dedicated to freedom, driven to extremes, and destined for greatness. . .History Made Them LegendsOf the three, Johnny Yuma was the most elusive. A Confederate soldier during the war, he was about to play a key role in Grant's victory for the Union, Lee's surrender at Appomattox, and Custer's deadly campaigns in the West. With a ready finger on the trigger, and a steady aim on both sides of history, his life is the stuff of legend. But the truth has never been told--until now. . .Destiny Made Them BrothersThe story of three heroic men--two Yanks , one Rebel--and the epic fight for America. "Crackling with the fury of a desert storm."--True West on The Rebel: Johnny Yuma
Destiny Of The Mountain Man
by William W. JohnstoneWilliam W. Johnstone's Mountain Man series towers above the landscape of Western fiction, taking readers into the heart and soul of a man who once lived on the wrong side of the law--and now is willing to die for justice. Smoke Jensen was once the fastest draw in the West. He was also tired of taking on every tinhorn upstart out to make a reputation. So Jensen hung up his .45s for good. Or so he thought. . . When A War Never Dies, A Soldier Never Rests. In the bush country of South Texas, Captain Richard King built a sprawling ranch called Santa Gertrudis. But at the end of the Civil War, while King was in Mexico, his ranch was raided by Union troops led by a sadistic killer who burned Santa Gertrudis to the ground--and slaughtered everyone on it. Thirty years later, King's land is about to run with blood once more. Former Union Captain Jack Brant has gotten out of prison and is raring to pick up his rampage where he left off. Called to Texas, mountain man Smoke Jensen is ready and willing to help King fight fire with fire. Brant isn't worried about Smoke Jensen--after all, what can one man do? He's about to find out. . .
Destiny Valley
by Fred GroveThe humble little cabin in the great Gila Wilderness of New Mexico Territory is more than a home to Evan Shelby. It's his last chance for life. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis and his condition was considered hopeless until he moved out here. It's been six months now since he showed any symptoms, and he's come to love the land and people in this little ranching community. But he's not the only one who loves the land. A major Texas cow outfit just opened a land office, and they plan to start a huge cattle ranch. They're not offering much money for folks' land, but they have plenty of hardcases to help convince people to sell. His friends have asked Evan to help, but as the invaders clash with the locals and tensions keep mounting, Evan may have the toughest battle of his life in front of him.
Destiny of Eagles (Eagles #9)
by William W. JohnstoneTHE GREATEST WESTERN WRITER OF THE 21ST CENTURY Falcon MacCallister's father was a legend in the West, while Falcon's quest for justice has driven him onto the wild side of the law. Famed as a gunslinger, feared for his lethal speed and accuracy, Falcon decides to make it a fair fight when he comes upon a man being attacked by a bandit gang in the Dakota Territory. The man is Teddy Roosevelt, the Rough Rider, himself. Roosevelt knows a brave man when he sees one. And he calls on Falcon when a judge's daughter is taken by an outlaw trying to pry his brother free. With no trust in--or from--the law, Falcon has only one way to do this job: alone and ready to kill. But the outlaws know he's coming, the woman he's trying to rescue knows some tricks of her own, and winning a bloody battle in the Dakotas will take more than courage-it will take a man's will to live like a legend . . . or die like one.
Destiny of the Mountain Man (Mountain Man #33)
by William W JohnstoneWilliam W. Johnstone's Mountain Man series towers above the landscape of Western fiction, taking readers into the heart and soul of a man who once lived on the wrong side of the law--and now is willing to die for justice. Smoke Jensen was once the fastest draw in the West. He was also tired of taking on every tinhorn upstart out to make a reputation. So Jensen hung up his . 45s for good. Or so he thought. . . When A War Never Dies, A Soldier Never Rests. In the bush country of South Texas, Captain Richard King built a sprawling ranch called Santa Gertrudis. But at the end of the Civil War, while King was in Mexico, his ranch was raided by Union troops led by a sadistic killer who burned Santa Gertrudis to the ground--and slaughtered everyone on it. Thirty years later, King's land is about to run with blood once more. Former Union Captain Jack Brant has gotten out of prison and is raring to pick up his rampage where he left off. Called to Texas, mountain man Smoke Jensen is ready and willing to help King fight fire with fire. Brant isn't worried about Smoke Jensen--after all, what can one man do? He's about to find out. . .