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Mission: A gripping revenge thriller
by Paul Forrester-O'NeillA novel of a father, a son, and the mayhem a lie can wreak: &“Mission is a book that will stay with me. A remarkable debut.&” —Sarah Haywood, New York Times–bestselling author of The Cactus A five-year-old boy and his father are separated by an unforgivable lie. Twenty years later, they meet, and the father, dying, tells of the con men who cheated him of all he had—and the small Northwestern town called Mission that spurned him. Now it is time for revenge. What follows is a twisting story of guile and brutality, mud and gold, as the father&’s enemies are played by a young man with the crooked snout and the pocketful of hatpins . . . &“A powerful narrative which charts one man&’s attempt to overcome adversity and reclaim his family&’s land.&” —Tamar Hodes, author of The Water and the Wine &“Paul Forrester-O&’Neill reveals himself to be an ambitious prose stylist.&” —Nicholas Royle, author of The Director&’s Cut
Mississippi! (Wagons West Series, Book #15)
by Dana Fuller RossFrom north of St. Louis down past Natc Kez to the fertile Bayou, the broad deep river carried barges piled high with valuable cargo and stern -wheelers crowded with eager Americans hungry for the sin and sweetness of exciting New Orleans, But on its seamier streets a dark underworld flourished. There, a cruel ex-lawman hid the beautiful young gentlewoman he had seduced with lies, while he plotted to kill the bold Englishman who had sworn to avenge her honor. And from the far west rode Toby Holt-a fighting man as famous as his father, Wagonmaster Whip Holt-to wage a one- man war on a dreaded Oriental Tong... as the forces of good and evil prepared to battle for control of this rich, fast growing land along the MISSISSIPPI!
Missouri Manhunt (Trailsman #315)
by Jon SharpeSkye Fargo’s just stopping through Springfield, Missouri, when he makes the acquaintance of the comely Lucille Sparks—a civilized girl who’s had her fill of the frontier. But when she takes the stage out of town, a local gang of lowlifes led by Mad Dog Terrell swoop in and kidnap her. Now, as part of a rag-tag posse, the Trailsman is going to teach Mad Dog some new tricks—like playing dead.
Missouri Mayhem
by Jon SharpeROBBERY ON THE RAILS ... The Missouri & Illinois Central Railroad needs someone to stop a rash of robberies, and for the price they're paying, they can have Skye Fargo for as long as it takes. When someone loots a freight car full of money and registered mail, Fargo goes into action--and finds nothing but shallow graves.... Seems something in the registered mail is more valuable than money, and the people who know about it--including the bandits themselves--are turning up with a few too many holes in them. Train robbery, bushwhacking, and double-dealing make a tough knot to unravel. But everybody leaves a trail--no matter how smart they are--and the Trailsman never gives up on a hunt. ...
Missouri! (Wagons West Series, Book #14)
by Dana Fuller RossTo strong men like Whip Holt's son Toby falls the dangerous job of hunting down rampaging outlaws and Indians. With young army cadet Hank Blake and loyal Chief Running Bear, Holt and his blazing rifle would challenge train robbers and gunrunners... a beautiful lady would become the shameful stakes in a contest between a con man and an Englishman... and a growing nation would fight for its glorious future with the blood and bravery of the extraordinary men and women whose journey westward began at Missouri!
Mistakes Can Kill You: A Collection of Western Stories
by Louis L'AmourEdge-of-your-seat thrillers from the greatest Western author ever.There will never be another Western writer like Louis L'Amour. A legendary author and indisputably the greatest storyteller in his genre of all time, L'Amour captivated millions of readers and has sold well over three hundred million copies of his works, which includes nearly ninety novels and countless short stories.Mistakes Can Kill You highlights an essential selection featuring nine of L'Amour's earlier short stories, sometimes written under the pen name Jim Mayo, that exemplify the rugged morality of the best Western writing. In "Black Rock Coffin-Makers," two men ready to kill over ownership of a ranch get more than they bargain for when a stranger is caught in the crossfire. And in "Four- Card Draw," Allen Ring wins a ranch in a poker game, only to find out an unsolved murder was committed there years ago and law enforcement thinks Ring knows more about it than he's letting on.L'Amour made his characters come alive on the page, and his ability to capture the spirit and authenticity of the Wild West is unrivaled. Mistakes Can Kill You transports you to a world you'll never want to leave, and proves that Louis L'Amour will always be the king of spinning a classic Western yarn.
Mistletoe Cowboy: A Clean Romance (Kansas Cowboys #8)
by Leigh RikerThe best Christmas gift…is a second chance with her!Cody Jones is a good cowboy with a bad past. But he’s paid for his mistakes and is finally coming home to Barren, Kansas. Only this time, ranch princess Willow Bodine won’t be waiting. She’s gotten engaged to another man: Cody’s enemy. Now Cody must prove that a bad boy cowboy can change his spurs…and become the man Willow truly deserves by Christmas.USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorKansas CowboysBook 1: The Reluctant RancherBook 2: Last Chance CowboyBook 3: Cowboy on CallBook 4: Her Cowboy SheriffBook 5: The Rancher’s Second ChanceBook 6: Twins Under the TreeBook 7: The Cowboy’s Secret BabyBook 8: Mistletoe Cowboy
Mistletoe Cowboy: Sugar Pine Trail A Snow Country Christmas Wyoming Winter Christmastime Cowboy Moonlight Over Manhattan A Chesapeake Shores Christmas
by Diana PalmerIn this heartwarming story of holiday romance, one cowboy is ready for love—whether he knows it yet or not . . . Horse whisperer Parker doesn't drink, smoke, or gamble, and he doesn't have much to do with women, either. But that may change when a runaway Palomino leads him to his small Colorado town&’s new schoolteacher. Widowed Katy, and her sweet daughter, are new in Benton. But while the little girl can&’t even ride yet, Katy&’s not new to horses or ranching. It seems she and Parker have a few things in common—including hearts in need of healing. With Christmas around the corner, could kisses under the mistletoe bring the handsome wrangler the gift of his very own family? &“No one beats this author for sensual anticipation.&”—Rave Reviews
Mistletoe Daddy: The Cowboy's Christmas Baby (Cowboy Country #5)
by Deb KastnerCountdown to a Christmas BabyAfter Vivian Grainger buys him at the town’s charity bachelor auction, Nick McKenna feels obligated to provide his carpentry skills. He’ll help the bubbly blonde construct her dream spa and beauty shop in time for Christmas—but the burly cowboy won’t be sticking around. When he realizes Vivian is pregnant, though, everything changes. Seeing the joy she brings to everyone around her despite the difficulties she’s overcome, it’s clear to Nick that Vivian—and her child—are what’s missing from his life. As they build her dream shop together, Nick will do his best to build a path to Vivian’s heart.
Mistletoe Detour (The Millers of Morgan Valley)
by Kate PearceThis Christmas, one California cowboy finds that love, like the perfect gift, can be even more wonderful when it&’s unexpected… Called out to rescue a stranded driver on a snowy night, rancher Ted Baker is surprised to find his old high-school friend, Veronica Hernandez, at the wheel—with her pet pig, Bacon, riding shotgun. Ten years after leaving Morgantown, Veronica is as warm, lively, and lovely as ever. If she and Bacon need a place to stay over the holidays, Ted&’s got a spare room that needs filling and, maybe, a heart that could use the same… Veronica has landed herself in a jam—and what better place to lie low than her sleepy hometown? But spending time with Ted is making her wonder why she ever left…and whether it&’s too late to turn this Christmas pit stop into a new beginning…
Mistletoe Miracles (Ransom Canyon #7)
by Jodi ThomasA small-town Texas Christmas story, where hearts are lost, love is found, and family always brings you back home.Griffin Holloway is desperate: the Maverick Ranch has been in his family for generations, but lately, it’s a money pit. He’d sooner marry one of his horses than sell the ranch. Marriage, though, could be a solution. If he can woo a wealthy bride, he might save the ranch—just in time for Christmas.Jaxon O’Grady likes his solitude just fine, thank you very much. But when a car accident brings the unexpected to his door, he realizes just how much one person can need another.Crossroads is the perfect place for Jamie Johnson: avoiding nosy questions about why she’s single, she’s happy to keep to her lakeside home. So she’s baffled when she gets the strangest Christmas present of all, in the form of a Mr. Johnson, asleep on her sofa. Who is he, and why does everyone think he’s her husband?In this uplifting novel, three unlikely couples discover just what Crossroads, Texas, can offer: romance, belonging, and plenty of Christmas spirit.
Mistletoe Mommy: Montana Bride By Christmas Cowboy Lawman's Christmas Reunion Mistletoe Mommy A Mistaken Match
by Danica FavoriteA MOTHER FOR CHRISTMASWidower Luke Jeffries needs a mother for his three young children, whether or not they agree. When he meets Nellie McClain at the mail-order-bride agency, Luke thinks his problems are solved, but they’ve only just begun. Though the beautiful widow awakens his grieving heart, Luke won’t betray his cherished wife’s memory.A marriage of convenience is exactly what Nellie wants, since she’s been wounded by love before and doesn’t plan to risk her heart again. But despite her chilly reception at Luke’s family’s simple Colorado cabin, her feelings for Luke and the children grow deeper every day. Can Nellie and Luke heal the pain in each other and finally make their family whole again?
Mistletoe Rodeo
by Amanda ReneeA CHRISTMAS AS BIG AS TEXAS! His entire town was counting on Chase Langtry to win the championship title. Instead, the injured bull rider is slinking back to the family ranch. But how can he stay out of the spotlight with relentless reporter Nola West following him home from Vegas? His humiliating loss just can't be her next story! Nola's attraction to the youngest son of Ramblewood's First Family is shaking her hard-won confidence. And it looks like the only scoop she'll get is covering the Mistletoe Rodeo charity event. She's never been a big fan of the holiday. Until Chase vows to show her a Christmas she'll never forget... ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Laura Marie Altom
Mistletoe at Jameson Ranch: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (The Teacher Project #3)
by Anna GraceWill Christmas with a cowboy…Lead her back to the ranch?Growing up in Pronghorn, Oregon, Harlow Jameson never fit in—she always was a rule breaker. Now a lawyer in Nashville, Harlow only travels home to recharge at her ranch outside town. But this Christmas, Pronghorn has changed… There are lights, holiday decorations and new faces—including Vander Tourn, a gorgeous teacher and cowboy-in-training. Now Harlow&’s helping with the school holiday pageant and Vander&’s showing her a whole new side of Pronghorn and herself. But is a picture-perfect Christmas season enough to bridge the gap between the city girl and her sweet cowboy?The Teacher ProjectFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.The Teacher ProjectBook 1: Lessons from the RancherBook 2: Winning the Sheriff's HeartBook 3: Mistletoe at Jameson RanchBook 4: Her Secret Homecoming
Mistletoe in Texas (Texas Rodeo #5)
by Kari Lynn Dell"Dell takes you on a fun, wild ride!" —B.J. DANIELS, New York Times Bestselling AuthorHe's always been the black sheep: the troublemaker. But this Christmas, the prodigal cowboy returns.Rodeo bullfighter Hank Brookman was headed straight for the top. But after a single misstep resulted in devastating injury, he disappeared under a mountain of regrets. Now he's back, ready to face the loved ones he left behind-starting with the one girl his heart could never forget.When Hank stormed out of Texas, he left Grace McKenna picking up the pieces...and struggling with a secret that changed everything. He may be back looking for redemption, but after everything they've been through, how can she admit what he really walked away from all those years ago?Hank always knew persuading Grace to trust him again would be a tall order. Convincing her they deserve a happily ever after? That may take a Texas-sized Christmas miracle.Texas Rodeo Series: Reckless in Texas (Book 1) Tangled in Texas (Book 2) Tougher in Texas (Book 3) Fearless in Texas (Book 4)Mistletoe in Texas (Book 5)What People Are Saying about the Texas Rodeo series: "Look out, world! There's a new cowboy in town." —CAROLYN BROWN, New York Times Bestselling Author "An extraordinarily gifted writer."—KAREN TEMPLETON, author of Wed in the West series "Real Ranches. Real Rodeo. Real Romance."—LAURA DRAKE, author of Sweet on a Cowboy series "A sexy, engaging romance set in the captivating world of rodeo."—Kirkus"Illuminating...a standout in western romance."—Publishers Weekly
Mixed Messages
by Linda Lael MillerPIECE OF HIS HEART Mark Holbrook was a legend. A tall, rugged, imposing legend. He'd won a Pulitzer, interviewed kings and queens, presidents and movie stars. Carly Barnett, on the other hand, was a former-beauty-queen-turned-advice-columnist. Not exactly on the same level. Still, Carly was determined to prove that she was more than a pretty face. Mark wasn't sure the beautiful and spirited Carly had what it took to be a reporter, but he was sure that he wanted her. And Mark never denied himself what he wanted. Only, Carly was far better at uncovering the truth than Mark had given her credit for. And sooner or later she'd uncover the most dangerous truth of all-that he couldn't live without her. BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! The Secret Child & The Cowboy CEO by USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard Trent Sinclair didn't forgive anyone, especially not Bryn Matthews, the woman who'd lied about the father of her baby. But when Bryn returned to Wyoming, Trent wondered if the time had finally come for him to take what he had always wanted-family and honor be damned.
Moby Leviatan Dick: Die Gesoekte Beesjaer en Banneling
by Wakii Reeder Buckshot BillyHierdie storie neem Melville se Moby Dick en pas dit aan tot ‘n Westerse Beesjaer boek. Dit is ‘n definitiewe verhaal van wraak, Ahab jag die verbande krimineel, Moby Levviatan Dick. U sal mal wees oor hierdie seevarende klassieke storie wat nou aangaan op droë grond. ‘n Besprekings gids is ingesluit in die hierdie boek.
Moby Leviathan Dick, o El Vaquero Forajido más buscado.
by Wakii Reeder Buckshot BillyLa historia toma Moby Dick de Melville y lo adapta en una historia vaquero-occidental Es una historia definitiva de venganza, en la cual, Ahab persigue al criminal buscado, Moby Leviathan Dick. Te encantará este clásico marinero convertido en seco. Se incluye una guía de discusión en este libro.
Mojave
by Johnny D. Boggs"Boggs is among the best western writers at work today." --Booklist "Boggs is unparalleled in evoking the gritty reality of the Old West." --The Shootist'Til Death Do Us PartStranded in the Mojave Desert, Micah Bishop is about to cash in his chips for good when he's rescued by an unlikely savior. Whip Watson is hand-delivering two dozen brides to the silver boom town of Calico, where miners are going loco for companionship. Better still, Watson asks Micah if he'd help escort the wagons--and far be it for Micah to pass up both cash and some very pretty faces. But Micah doesn't know that Whip Watson has some killer competition. Candy Crutchfield is racing to get to Calico first with her own maids-in-waiting. Neither Watson or Crutchfield are going to back down. Both are willing to kill to beat the competition. Now, Micah is going to find out just how far he'll go for a buck. Because these "wives" aren't what they seem. And they're all about to be delivered straight into a living hell. . ."Johnny Boggs has produced another instant page-turner...don't put down the book until you finish it."--Tony Hillerman on Killstraight "Johnny D. Boggs tells a crisply powerful story that rings true more than two centuries after the bloody business was done."--The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier on The DespoilersRaves For The Westerns Of Johnny D. Boggs"Another dramatic story by a finalist for the Spur award of Western Writers of America." --Amarillo Globe-News (on Once They Wore the Gray)"An entertaining western in the classic mold. The characters possess enough human frailty to be believable, the author includes interesting stuff on the weaponry of the times, and there is enough gunplay to satisfy genre purists." --Booklist on Ten and Me"Boggs has once more written a humdinger of a book with wonderful characters, even the villains. The Despoilers tears at one's heart, which is what really good fiction should do." --Roundup on The Despoilers"Boggs' unique approach to the Lincoln County War's legal skirmishing is both eye-opening and memorable." --True West on Law of the Land"A finely crafted historical novel with fully developed characters playing out their lives against the backdrop of early Texas settlement." --American Cowboy on Spark on the Prairie"Boggs delivers a colorful, clever and arresting tale." --Santa Fe New Mexican on Camp Ford
Mojave (Stagecoach Station, # #16)
by Hank MitchumOut of the bleak, forbidding Mojave, some men dared to stake their claim to mining fortunes. Others like the wild-eyed Mexican bandit used the desert as a base for a bloody reign of terror through two countries. Grant Whitman took on the assignment of challenging the Mojave's unyielding, cruel dangers to hunt down Arango and his riders of death. To succeed he would need a tough hide, unwavering courage and the aid of an unexpected ally, Eustacia Kibbe, a defiant wife and mother caught up in her own search--for her husband, the very man who may hold the key to the life or death of Arango. And even as his trail leads c loser to his deadly target, searing through Grant's brain is the burning truth that in this merciless Mojave, the odds would always favor the outlaw and the desert.
Mojave Crossing
by Louis L'AmourIn Mojave Crossing, Louis L'Amour takes William Tell Sackett on a treacherous passage from the Arizona goldfields to the booming town of Los Angeles. Tell Sackett was no ladies' man, but he could spot trouble easily enough. And Dorinda Robiseau was the kind of trouble he wanted to avoid at any time--even more so when he had thirty pounds of gold in his saddlebags and a long way to travel. But when she begged him for safe passage to Los Angeles, Sackett reluctantly agreed. Now he's on a perilous journey through the most brutal desert on the continent, traveling with a companion he doesn't trust . . . and headed for a confrontation with a deadly gunman who also bears the name of Sackett.From the Paperback edition.
Molly's Mr. Wrong
by Jeannie WattThey're both learning from scratch Molly Adamson has moved back to the place that made her happiest: Eagle Valley, Montana. Teaching college English classes is also a fresh start...even if he's one of her students. Finn Culver. Athlete, heartthrob, homecoming date. After that disastrous night all those years ago, Molly never wanted to see Finn, now a handsome military veteran, again. But as she gets to know him through his writing, helping him conquer an undiagnosed learning disability, Molly sees much more than the swaggering charmer. Both teacher and student will learn a lot about love, and each other, if they can let the past go...
Mommy for Hire
by Cathy Gillen Thacker"I Need A Mommy For My Daughter And I'm Willing To Marry To Get One."Texas developer Grady McCabe is in the market for a wife-in name only. Alexis Graham's job is to find him the ideal candidate. But only one woman seems to fit the sexy single dad's conditions. And she's not available.That doesn't stop Grady from popping the question to the widowed matchmaker. And the take-charge scion of the legendary McCabe clan isn't used to taking no for an answer.Impossible as father and daughter are to resist, Alexis has her own rules for dating. Marrying for love is at the top of her list. So it looks as if she won't be getting her secret wish to be part of Grady's family. Unless she can change a certain Texan's mind and heart....
Monahan's Massacre (The Trail West #2)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneTHE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURYThe accidental gunslinger Dooley Monahan has quit wandering and settled down to a farmer’s life. But when the itch for adventure gets too strong, he packs up and rides west. Along with his horse General Grant, and Blue, a dog who’s too smart for his own good, Dooley rides for the Black Hills to strike it rich in the gold fields of Colorado. But fate has other ideas.When the trigger-happy Dobbs-Queeg gang holds up the Omaha bank, Dooley is mistaken for one of the robbers, and a price is plastered on his head. With every lawman in the territory hot on his trail, Dooley has no choice but to join up with the murderous outlaws. If the hangman doesn’t get him, his new friends will, but Dooley won’t turn back. With Blue and General Grant at his side, Dooley will make his fortune—come hell, high water, and everything in between.BECAUSE WHEN YOU’RE DOOLEY MONAHAN, TROUBLE AIN’T FAR BEHINDAlso Available in Audiobook
Montana
by Debbie MacomberRediscover this classic romance—it’s one for the keeper shelf!—by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.Her grandfather wants her to come home, and Molly thinks she just might. His ranch will be a good place for her sons to grow up, a place to escape big-city influences. Then she learns—from a stranger named Sam Dakota—that her grandfather is ill. Possibly dying. Molly packs up the kids without a second thought and makes the long drive to Sweetgrass, Montana. Once she arrives, she immediately has questions about Sam Dakota. Why is he working on her grandfather’s ranch? Why doesn’t the sheriff trust him? Just who is he? But despite everything, Molly can’t deny her attraction to Sam—until her ailing grandfather tries to push them into marriage.Moving to the state of Montana is one thing; entering the state of matrimony is another! Some borders aren’t so easy to cross…Originally published in 1998