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Monument Road
by Charlie QuimbyLeonard Self has spent a year unwinding his ranch, paying down debts, and fending off the darkening. Just one thing left: taking his wife's ashes to her favorite overlook, where he plans to step off the cliff with her into a stark and beautiful landscape. But Leonard finds he has company on a route that intertwines old wounds and new insights that make him question whether his life is over after all."Part modern western, part mystery, this first novel will appeal to fans of Louise Erdrich and Kent Haruf. Quimby's prose reads so true, it breaks the heart."-BOOKLIST, starred review"The Colorado setting and the author's simple style of prose perfectly complement the complexity of the human spirit in this superb debut."-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Monument Road is so rich with landscape, character and event that such a small telling cannot begin to do it justice. Read this exquisite story; it is a joy and a wonder and a tour de force of authorship."-SHELF AWARENESS"Quimby's storytelling, his humane impulses and his lyrical passages on the meaning of love and time, and on the history, geology and botany of the region, will surely impress readers."-MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE"Quimby uses words as spare as Colorado's landscape to describe characters who range from endearing to crusty, wise to foolish, spiritual to downright evil. The folks who live near Monument Road aren't just descriptions in a book; they're complex people readers will care about."--FOREWORD REVIEWS"Not to be overlooked is the love, humor and friendship among pain and loss, which makes it a book far more about the richness of life than the finality of death."-GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL"Monument Road is a wonderful novel full of wit and wisdom, generosity and malice."-GRAND JUNCTION FREE PRESS"Quimby's writing is sensitive and graceful; he has a talent for revealing slowly blossoming characters who are beautifully flawed and realistic."-THE DESERET NEWS"While not exactly a happy novel, Monument Road is beautiful and real, full of landscape imagery of the American Southwest as a poignant and sometimes haunting metaphor of our connections to the land."-15 BYTES"This is a novel with size and scope and generosity, with an acute understanding of human nature and a deep appreciation for the ways people face change and work out their lives in relation to each other."-Kent Meyers, author of Twisted Tree and The Work of Wolves"In prose that might have been chiseled from the magnificent landscape he describes, Charlie Quimby has written a great big American Novel. Full of pathos and humor and sadness, you won't reach the end of this book without feeling fuller and wiser. What a gift Charlie has given us."-Peter Geye, author of The Lighthouse Road and Safe from the Sea"Monument Road is a legitimate modern western, complete with an impressively authentic and aging rancher, heartache, ghosts, low-lifes, a rural landscape undergoing radical transformation, a glut of evangelical churches, and the ancient, powerful cliffs and mesas that surround it all, in southwestern Colorado. The narrative is likewise unpredictable and wild! A pleasure to read."-Bonnie Nadzam, author of Lamb"The landscape and characters of Monument Road ring true. Charlie Quimby has created a story that is hard to forget. His attention to the details of a fading life and life style are spot on and will be a window to any reader's understanding of the central phenomenon of the New West."-Dan O'Brien, author of Stolen Horses and Buffalo for the Broken Heart: Restoring Life to a Black Hills Ranch"Monument Road is a big-hearted novel chock full of memorable characters, a pleasure to read."-David Rhodes, author of Jewelweed and Driftless
Monument Rock: Stories
by Louis L'AmourThis priceless collection of once lost stories brings to life a time of desperate violence and true courage in a wide-open country of fortune seekers and dreamers, lawbreakers and pioneers. A newly sworn-in marshal must outwit a mysterious killer who&’s fleecing his neighbors while secretly cutting their throats. . . . A young drifter, wounded in a gunfight, finds a chance to change his ways—but he must be willing to pay with his life. . . . A fiercely independent woman and a mysterious stranger take a desperate stand against those out to drive her from her home. . . . And in the haunting short novel Monument Rock, a shadowy horseman delivers a terrifying message to an innocent young woman—the shocking truth about the two men closest to her heart. History, humor, action, and adventure fill the pages of these masterpieces, told by one of the foremost storytellers of our time.
Moon and Stars (Clouds and Rain Stories #4)
by Zahra OwensA Clouds and Rain StoryAfter an affair with a married DA led to scandal and disbarment, Cooper Nelson left his legal career in shambles, and found solace working as a hand at the Blue River Ranch. Eight years later, during a rare visit into town, Cooper bumps into Kelly Freed, a man he left behind fifteen years earlier when he started out as an attorney. Unfortunately, Kelly is running for sheriff and his wife is terminally ill, so Kelly can't even consider rekindling their relationship. Cooper knows from sad experience that hiding the truth leads to lives being ruined, so for his part, he refuses to be anybody's dirty secret. In the meantime circumstances at neighboring Blackwater Ranch have taken a desperate turn. Gable's friend Calley has breast cancer, and when Gable and Flynn take in Calley's kids, they need help from their friends. Cooper and Kelly's combined talents are put to work to ensure Gable can make a bid to become the legal father of his children, and that Calley's affairs are in order if worse comes to worst. For Cooper, staying away from Kelly was never easy, and now with a common cause, Cooper finds he can't stop himself from seeking the man out.
Moon and Stars - Ein Wiedersehen mit Cooper (Clouds And Rain Serie Ser. #4)
by Zahra Owens Melina WilkeEin Titel der Clouds and Rain SerieNachdem Cooper Nelsons Affäre mit einem verheirateten Bezirksstaatsanwalt zu einem Skandal und dem Entzug seiner Lizenz geführt hat, hat er seinen Frieden als Ranchhelfer auf der Blue River Ranch gefunden. Acht Jahre später, bei einem seiner seltenen Besuche in der Stadt, trifft er zufällig auf Kelly Freed, einen Mann, den er fünfzehn Jahre zuvor verlassen hatte, als er gerade anfing, als Anwalt zu arbeiten. Unglücklicherweise kandidiert Kelly gerade für den Posten des Sheriffs und seine Frau ist todkrank, darum steht für ihn eine Wiederaufnahme ihrer Beziehung außer Frage. Aus seiner eigenen Vergangenheit weiß Cooper, dass das Verschweigen der Wahrheit alle Beteiligten nur ins Unglück stürzen wird, weshalb er nicht mehr das kleine, schmutzige Geheimnis eines anderen Mannes sein will. Währenddessen ist die Lage auf der benachbarten Blackwater Ranch verzweifelt. Gables Freundin Calley hat Brustkrebs, und als Gable und Flynn ihre Kinder aufnehmen, brauchen sie die Hilfe ihrer Freunde. Cooper und Kelly helfen dabei, Gable auch rechtlich als Vater seiner Kinder einzusetzen und Calleys Verhältnisse zu ordnen, sollte das Schlimmste eintreten. Für Cooper war es nie einfach gewesen, sich von Kelly fernzuhalten, doch jetzt, wo sie ein gemeinsames Ziel haben, ist es ungleich schwerer, Kelly auf Abstand zu halten.
Moon of Thunder (The Spanish Bit Saga #7)
by Don ColdsmithRabbit is the grandson of Heads Off, the legendary chief. To become an adult, Rabbit must ride far from home into unknown lands. He carries the Spanish Bit, the revered medicine of the People. But the fierce Blue Paints steal the sacred talisman and leave Rabbit to die. Nursed back to health by the fearful enemies of the Blue Paints, the young man determines to recover the Spanish Bit.<P> Now calling himself Horse Seeker, he stalks a wild, untamed stallion, intending to ride it against Walks-Like-Thunder, the brutal Blue Paints chief. If Horse Seeker kills the chief, the Bit will be his, along with a brave and beautiful woman. If he dies, the medicine of the People will be gone forever.
Moon Shadow
by Chris PlattThirteen-year-old Callie lives on a small organic farm on the edge of the Nevada desert. Besides spending time with her best friend, Billie, Callie loves to watch a special herd of wild mustangs as they roam--sometimes playing, sometimes even battling, but always magnificent. The horse she calls Cloud Dancer and his pregnant mare Moonbeam are her favorites. But not everyone loves the wild horses. Wealthy area ranchers complain that the herds are overpopulated and in one of the Bureau of Land Management's periodic round ups, Moonbeam is seized. When the mare dies shortly after giving birth prematurely, Callie devotes herself to caring for Moon Shadow, the orphaned filly. It's touch-and-go as to whether the little mustang will even survive. But if by some miracle Moon Shadow does make it, Callie wonders, will she be able to convince her parents to let her adopt the beloved horse? Worse still, how will she find the money to buy her?Chris Platt, a former jockey, has written a dramatic, touching, and well-paced story featuring sympathetic characters and plenty of horse-filled action scenes. Information about horse behavior and the care and raising of horses is presented throughout the text and is sure to please young equine enthusiasts.
Moonlight Madness (Hank the Cowdog Series, #23)
by John R. EricksonHank finds himself in charge of an adolescent racoon with a mischievous streak. As he tries to keep Eddy the Rac out of trouble, he find himself in hot water.
The Moonshine War
by Elmore LeonardProhibition is a big headache for some . . . and a big payday for others, the fearless entrepreneurs with little respect for the law of the land. With $125,000 worth of Kentucky's finest homemade whiskey in his possession, big, hell-raising Son Martin counts himself among the latter. Son knows having this much illegal hooch makes him a very tasty target, but nobody's going to steal it from him. Ware may be coming to his backyard, but Son's not worried. Because when it comes to fighting, shooting, and keeping one step ahead of the Big Boys, he's more than good-he's bad . . . and dangerous . . . and deadly.
Moonsong
by Constance BennettThe author of Morning Sky and Blossom delivers a historical western romance of two sisters from different cultures—and the men who steal their hearts . . . Rayna and Skylar are sisters born of different nations and united by the sweeping force of love. Theirs is a story of passionate desires, powerful dreams, and the demands of destiny. Rayna and Meade are desperately in love, but to follow her sensuous beauty into the wilderness, Meade must forfeit his dreams of a peaceful homestead. Skylar and Sun Hawk are of the same people, thrown together unexpectedly. But the warrior in Sun Hawk awakens a longing in Skylar that she has never felt before . . .
The Mopwater Files (Hank the Cowdog Series, #28)
by John R. EricksonRufus the Doberman Pinscher has come to the ranch and is harassing the collie of Hank's dreams, while Hank is suffering a case of mopwater poisoning. Can Hank overcome the poison and save the day?
More Better Deals
by Joe R. LansdaleFrom the Edgar Award-winning author of the Hap and Leonard series, a hard-boiled novel set in 1960s Texas in which a no-nonsense car salesman faces a tempting decision, a dangerous deal, and an alluring affair.Ed Edwards is in the used car business, a business built on adjusted odometers, extra-fine print, and the belief that "buyers better beware." Burdened by an aging, alcoholic mother constantly on his case to do something worthier of his lighter skin tone and dreaming of a brighter future for himself and his plucky little sister, Ed is ready to get out of the game.When Dave, his lazy, grease-stained boss at the eponymous dealership Smiling Dave's sends him to repossess a Cadillac, Ed finally gets the chance to escape his miserable life.The Cadillac in question was purchased by Frank Craig and his beautiful wife Nancy, owners of a local drive-in and pet cemetery. Fed up with her deadbeat husband and with unfulfilled desires of her own, Nancy suggests to Ed -- in the throes of their salacious affair -- that they kill Frank and claim his insurance policy. It is a tantalizing offer: the girl, the car, and not one, but two businesses. Ed could finally say goodbye to Smiling Dave's, and maybe even send his sister to college. But does he have what it takes to see the plan through?Told with Joe Lansdale's trademark grit, wit, and dark humor, More Better Deals is a gripping tale of the strange characters and odd dealings that define 1960s East Texas.
More Than a Cowboy
by Cathy McdavidLOVE OR FAMILY LOYALTY? Liberty Beckett was so used to watching longtime crush Deacon McCrea ride at her family's Reckless, Arizona, arena, she nearly forgot the handsome cowboy was an attorney. But it won't be hard to remember now that Deacon is representing her father in the legal battle dividing the Beckett clan and threatening the Easy Money Rodeo Arena. This case is Deacon's chance to clear his name in Reckless. He didn't anticipate the powerful effect Liberty would have on him. Their attraction is undeniable...and a huge conflict of interest. To save his career and Liberty's relationship with her family, Deacon knows he needs to avoid Liberty. But what a man needs and what he wants are two very different things....
More Than a Cowboy (Home on the Ranch #25)
by Peggy NicholsonA man with a missionA Cajun cowboy with a pistol, a cell phone-and a bloodhound who’s scared of cows? What’s wrong with this picture? In fact, the cowboy’s more than a cowboy. Adam Dubois is an undercover detective who’s come to the high country to protect an endangered species. His mission: catch a mysterious lynx poacher.A woman with a secretTess Tankersly has a saddlebag of frozen chickens and two hungry cats to feed. But if she’s caught aiding and abetting lynx, her family and friends-cattlemen all-will see her as a traitor. She’s walking a fine line between her passion for protecting wildcats and her loyalty to the people she loves.What happens when Tess and Adam meet?The sparks fly, that’s what! Despite her secret and his disguise, those sparks of attraction catch. Some fires are meant to burn....
More Than a Millionaire (Man of the Month)
by Emilie RoseMr. September: Ryan Patrick, millionaire daddy-to-beBaby?: Yes…to secure his inheritanceMarriage?: No…only surrogates need applyA mix-up at the clinic meant the wrong woman was pregnant! Ryan would do anything to reclaim what was his. Particularly since delectable airline heiress Nicole Hightower wasn't about to just hand over her child. Was there a way he could have both…without making promises he could never keep?
More Than a Rancher
by Claire McEwenDoes he dare to follow her lead? Ballroom dancer Jenna Stevens is done with all things romance. It's so much more satisfying to focus on her career. That is, until she meets Sandro Salazar-a handsome, brooding small-town chef and sometimes rancher. Jenna is drawn to him immediately, but there's no way Sandro could fit into her fast-paced, urban life. Still, as she gets to know this reformed bad boy, she begins to wonder if maybe their two worlds can merge. One thing's for certain-Jenna will have to take the lead if she has any hope of Sandro seeing what's possible for the two of them...together.
More Than Neighbors: More Than Neighbors Tempting Donovan Ford Convincing The Rancher The Daughter He Wanted
by Janice Kay JohnsonUSA Today–Bestselling Author: She and her son have moved to the Pacific Northwest—and temptation lives right next door . . .To protect her son, Mark, Ciara Malloy has moved to a rural area in Washington. The new beginning is off to a rocky start, however, when Mark becomes fascinated with Gabe Tennert’s horses. It’s obvious their next-door neighbor prefers his solitude. Even so, he shows incredible patience with Mark. And when Gabe turns that intense gaze Ciara’s way . . . how can she resist such a good, sexy man?But crossing the line between friends and something more is riskier than Ciara expects. As Gabe pushes for a commitment, she fears revealing the secret truths that could turn him away forever . . .Praise for the novels of RITA Award winner Janice Kay Johnson“Will capture you from the first page.” —Affaire de Coeur“Janice Kay Johnson wins our hearts with appealing characters.” —Romantic Times
Morgan
by Lori FosterIn this fan favorite story from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, a Buckhorn brother is ready to settle down… too bad he's falling for a spitfire! Buckhorn's big, bad sheriff, Morgan Hudson, wants a wife—one who's even-tempered, undemanding and content with small-town life. So why can't he stop thinking about brazen Misty Malone? The dark-haired city girl is downright aggravating—and she sure loves to aggravate him in particular. But though she may not be perfect, Morgan starts to realize that they just might be perfect together… Misty's in Buckhorn for only one reason—to attend her sister's whirlwind marriage. Once she's sure that everything is as it should be, she'll hightail it away to get some distance between her and the controlling, larger than life Morgan. Too bad she's not sure where to go next, since she's recently been fired, framed, and is keeping a very big secret. But these Buckhorn men take care of the women they love, and she's about to find out she's no exception! Originally published in 2000
The Morgan Horse
by Clint O'ConnerBirch and Asa Tucker owned a fine string of Morgan horses, one of which was Birch's particular favourite. Then the horse turned up in Battleboro without its owner. Birch had been shot and left for dead, and so, with murder in his heart, Asa set out after the bushwhackers. However, he landed up in jail in Barnum, where a lynch mob stood waiting. The scene was set for a bloody war between townsmen and ranchers, and soon lead began to fly ...
The Morgan Men: Legends of the American Frontier
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJOHNSTONE COUNTRY. FAMILY FIRST. EVERYBODY ELSE DIES.Relive the legends of the American West as only William W. and J.A. Johnstone can tell it in this ground-breaking saga of warriors and outlaws, lawmen and adventurers, and innocents in need of a hero.FRANK MORGAN, THE LAST GUNFIGHTER: THE DRIFTER Driven out of Colorado by a rich man with a grudge, Frank Morgan&’s taken up the one skill that always came easy—gunfighting. Elected to stand in the way of dueling gangs in New Mexico Territory, and with nothing to lose, Morgan&’s the last man who will ever back down . . . CONRAD BROWNING, THE LONER When Conrad Browning's wife disappears in the untamed frontier, Conrad finds himself assuming the identity of his famous gunslinging father, Frank Morgan, to find her. So he fakes his own death and starts calling himself the Loner, becoming the deadliest gunfighter this side of his own father . . .
The Morgans (The Morgans #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneA thrilling new Western series from William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone featuring the Last Gunfighter himself, Frank Morgan.WESTERN JUSTICE. JOHNSTONE FURY. In this explosive new series, William W. and J.A. Johnstone bring together two of their greatest legends. The Drifter and the Kid. A gunslinging father and prodigal son, united at last, they are the Morgans. And the only thing thicker than a Morgan&’s blood is a Morgan&’s bullet… FAMILY FIRST. EVERYBODY ELSE DIES. There&’s nothing particularly unusual for a legendary gunman to be summoned to the lawless, bullet-riddled territory of Arizona. But when Frank Morgan, aka the Last Gunfighter, rides into Tucson, he finds himself ambushed and kidnapped by ruthless Mexican bandit Ramirez&’s army of thugs. The only way out is for Frank&’s son, Conrad Browning, heir to the vast Browning fortune, to ransom his father free. But Conrad isn&’t giving up one cent. He&’s got a far deadlier currency in mind . . . Conrad heads down to the border and infiltrates the compound. But to prove himself, he has to hold up a train with the rest of the gang. Ramirez catches on to Conrad&’s ruse, and the only way out is for Frank to come to the rescue. It&’s a wild turn of events for sure, but for the Morgans, when it comes to killing their enemies, it&’s all in the family. Live Free. Read Hard.
Morgenrapport (Frühe Vögel #1)
by Sue Brown Grace C. JamesBuch 1 in der Serie - Frühe VögelZehn Jahre nach ihrem ersten Kuss liebt Luke Murray seinen Simon jeden Tag ein bisschen mehr. Sie betreiben die Lost Cow Ranch für Lukes Eltern, halten sich bedeckt und verstehen sich mit den Einheimischen, auch wenn Luke in dem Ruf steht, ein Hitzkopf zu sein. Dann entdecken sie eines Tages, dass die örtlichen Ladenbesitzer mit ihnen keine Geschäfte mehr machen wollen. Die beiden sind völlig vor den Kopf gestoßen, bis Lukes Mutter ihnen erzählt, dass es der neue Pfarrer in seinen Predigten auf sie abgesehen hat. Auf einmal wollen Leute, die Luke und Simon als Freunde gesehen hatten, nichts mehr mit ihnen zu tun haben und ihre Ranch wird Ziel von mehrerer Angriffe. Der Hass und die Homophobie der ganzen Stadt stellen Luke und Simon vor eine schwere Wahl: sollen sie dem Verlangen der Stadtbewohner nachgeben und verschwinden oder sollen sie bleiben und für sich und ihre Liebe kämpfen?
Morning Report (Morning Report Series #1)
by Sue BrownMorning Report: Book OneA decade on from their first kiss, Luke Murray is more in love with Simon every day. Running the Lost Cow ranch for Luke's parents, they keep their heads down and get along with the locals, even if Luke is known for being a hothead. Then one day they discover the local store owners refuse to serve them. They're bewildered until Luke's mom tells them the new pastor has targeted the couple in his sermons. Suddenly Luke and Simon find themselves alienated from people they called friends, and their ranch comes under a series of attacks. As the town's hatred and homophobia turns on them, Luke and Simon will face a critical choice: give in to the town's demands and disappear, or stand and fight for themselves and their love.
Morning Report Bundle (Morning Report Series #1)
by Sue BrownDon't miss this exclusive bundle of all five stories of the Morning Report series by Sue Brown! Morning Report: A decade on from their first kiss, Luke Murray is more in love with Simon every day. Running the Lost Cow Ranch for Luke’s parents, they keep their heads down and get along with the locals, until suddenly Luke and Simon find themselves alienated from people they called friends, and their ranch comes under a series of attacks. Can they stand and fight for themselves and their love? —Complete Faith: For Tommy Bradley, a hand working on the Lost Cow Ranch in rural Texas, admitting his sexuality is impossible. Then Tommy meets pastor Noah Taylor, and his difficult secret becomes that much harder to keep. Tommy isn’t the only one facing challenges, however. Thanks to an outpouring of hatred, Noah must cope with the possible loss of his church and his livelihood. —Papa’s Boy: Losing his teaching job and his kids has left Zeke bitter and in denial about his sexuality, but Ray is determined to get under his skin. When life interferes with Ray’s plans, Ray must protect a troubled teen and his own reputation, all while trying to convince Zeke that he doesn’t need to run away. —Luke’s Present: Desperate to help his lover cope with some recent challenges, Simon plans a special Christmas gift... but it is Luke’s present that changes their relationship forever. —Letters from a Cowboy: Fearful of the consequences of their relationship being discovered, Simon leaves Tamar Ranch to save Chip’s job. When he learns that his departure sent Chip off the rails, he knows he needs to risk everything and go back for him.
The Morning River
by W. Michael GearDuring the winter of 1825, Richard Hamilton--a timid Harvard philosophy student--arrives in St. Louis on business for his father. Robbed and beaten, desperate to save his life, he reluctantly joins the crew of the Maria fur trader's keelboat.
Morning Sky
by Constance BennettFrom the author of Blossom and Moonsong—a historical western romance of a righteous quest for justice and of a desire set free . . . The lovely widow Lacey Spencer has launched a solo campaign to expose the crooked cattle ranchers that are threatening to overtake her hometown. Even her sophisticated beauty and elegant demeanor cannot erase the townspeople's evident disapproval of her most unladylike behavior. When a dark stranger arrives in town, Lacey discovers that she may not be alone in her battle. But she doesn't understand why this handsome, mysterious man is helping her. Morgan is every woman's dream: powerful and compelling, yet calm and levelheaded. But when his brutal past comes back to haunt him, Lacey begins to question the truth of his intentions. She can either fight the corruption by herself, or trust Morgan—and build an explosive love that knows no limits.