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The Bridegroom
by Linda Lael Miller#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller returns to the Arizona frontier in a tale of passion, adventure and dangerous promises.... Undercover agent Gideon Yarbro is renowned for stopping outlaws almost before they commit a crime. But now he must stop a wedding-despite the bride's resistance. Lydia Fairmont will lose everything if she doesn't honor her betrothal to a heartless banker. Unless she marries someone else instead...whether it's a love match or not. Determined to honor his own decade-old promise to help Lydia, Gideon carries her off to Stone Creek and makes her his reluctant wife. Forget a honeymoon for "show"-not with a vengeful ex-fiancé on their trail and a hired gun on the loose. But there just might be hope for the marriage...and two hearts meant for each other.
The Bridegroom
by Linda Lael MillerBe swept away on the Arizona frontier in a tale of passion, adventure and dangerous promises… Don’t miss this beloved classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller.Undercover agent Gideon Yarbro is renowned for stopping outlaws almost before they commit a crime. But now he must stop a wedding—despite the bride’s resistance. Lydia Fairmont will lose everything if she doesn’t honor her betrothal to a heartless banker. The only loophole is if she marries someone else instead, but to her, one loveless match is the same as another. It’s not good enough for Gideon. Determined to honor his own decade-old promise to help Lydia, he carries her off to Stone Creek and makes her his reluctant wife. Forget a honeymoon for “show”—not with a vengeful ex-fiancé on their trail and a hired gun on the loose. But there just might be hope for the marriage…and two hearts meant for each other.Originally published in 2009
The Brittle Star: An epic story of the American West
by Davina LangdaleA DAILY MAIL STARS BOOK OF THE YEARA FOYLES BEST BOOK OF 2017'Langdale is excellent . . . The Brittle Star is a great beginning to what I hope is a long and productive career' GuardianIf a man beats you, you never let your anger show, never at the time. You wait, until he least expects it, until nobody remembers that you were angry at all . . . In 1860s Southern California, life on the Burn ranch has been peaceful for 15-year-old John Evert since the death of his father. But recently there have been violent raids on nearby properties, where it's not just cattle and horses that are taken, but women too. And when the white-painted men arrive at the Burn ranch on horses in the dead of night, John Evert is near-fatally injured, his beloved mother spirited away, and their house torched to the ground. Setting out on a journey to find his mother and reclaim his land, John Evert will fight in the Civil War and befriend an outlaw, challenge his assumptions and fall in love, before returning to fledgling Los Angeles older, sager and set on revenge . . .'Fans of Annie Proulx, or Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy will love her eloquent descriptions of California's rural terrain' Henry Deedes, Daily Mail'This book artfully blends careful research with beautiful writing. This young British writer is clearly incredibly talented and versatile, and I hope this will be the first book in a long and fruitful career' Historical Novel Society
The Broken Bow (Trusty Dawson, U.S. Deputy Marshal #2)
by Larry D. SweazyTargeted for vengeance, a lawman finds his face on a wanted poster—and facing every cutthroat gunslinger willing to put a bullet through his badge for the bounty in Spur Award-winning author Larry D. Sweazy&’s action-packed western adventure. Theodore Marberry is a grieving father. He groomed his daughter Jessica to take her rightful place among the wealthy families of St. Louis high society. Instead she married a common lawman whose tin star and sixgun made him worthy of her affection. She lost her life bringing his child into the world. Although bestowed with a beautiful granddaughter, Marberry is consumed with hate towards the baby&’s father. U.S. DeputyMarshal Sam &“Trusty&” Dawson lives under a death sentence. His only crime was falling in love with a woman who saw more worth in his character than in his bank account. Now, every deadly manhunter, desperate bushwacker, and vicious outlaw throughout the Dakota Territory is looking to put the lawman six feet under to collect $1,000 in silver. But there aren&’t enough guns or bullets to stop Trusty from rescuing his daughter—and bringing Marberry to justice . . . Praise for Larry D. Sweazy&’s A Thousand Falling Crows "Sonny is an engaging, determined hero drawing on his Texas Ranger experience to find some measure of justice. Sure to attract fans of Westerns.&” —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW &“Sweazy shows marked skill at incorporating the sere landscape of north Texas, with its punishing sun and rattlesnakes creeping out of rabbit holes..&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Broken Gun
by Louis L'AmourNinety years ago the Toomey brothers, along with twenty-five other men and four thousand head of cattle, vanished en route to Arizona. When writer and historian Dan Sheridan is invited to the missing brothers' ranch by its current owner, he jumps at the chance. The visit fits right in with his plan to solve the century-old mystery--but it turns out that his host isn't a fan of books, writers, or people who don't mind their own business. Soon Dan is living the dangers of the Old West firsthand--tracked through the savage wilderness by vicious killers straight out of the most violent pages of his stories. However, his enemies have made one serious mistake: Sheridan is no pencil-pushing greenhorn, and killing him won't be as easy as they think.Our foremost storyteller of the authentic West, L'Amour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and women who settled the American frontier. There are more than 300 million copies of his books in print around the world. From the Paperback edition.
The Broken Truth: A Thriller (Tucker Snow Thrillers)
by Reavis Wortham"Part Western, part mystery, all action." —Kirkus ReviewsThe endless Texas landscape hides all manner of sins…Special Agent Tucker Snow knows there's big money roaming the fields under the wide Texas sky—and the cattle rustlers committing large-scale thefts on remote ranches know it, too. But when a prominent local rancher dies unexpectedly and his property is quietly sold to an unknown buyer, Tucker suspects there's something more sinister going on in his jurisdiction than the usual steal-and-resell racket. Still raw after the tragic death of his wife and young daughter, the lawman can't bear the thought of more innocent lives destroyed by people whose greed poisons everything around them. Working alongside his brother, Harley, Tucker uncovers a dark ring of organized crime that goes well beyond cattle rustling—a breed of deception and greed that has turned into a silent killer and will take down anyone who crosses its path. The question is whether Tuck and Harley will be able to shut it down before it finds the people they love the most…
The Bronc Rider's Baby: Charm School For Cowboys Fortune's Surprise Engagement The Bronc Rider's Baby (Rocking Chair Rodeo #2)
by Judy DuarteA pint-sized Texas surprise! Nothing-not even a bucking bronc-can unnerve Nate Gallagher...until he lays eyes on the tiny newborn who's been entrusted to his care. The former rodeo champ isn't ready for fatherhood. Heck, the precious baby girl may not even be his. Still, he aims to step up and give her a home at the Rocking C. That is, if pretty social worker Anna Reynolds decides Nate's daddy material after all. Making sure that father and infant daughter bond is Anna's job. But what about the fiery bond forming between Anna and Nate? Can Nate become the family man Anna believes he can be? Because she's this close to gambling her future on the rugged cowboy daddy!
The Bronc Rider's Twin Surprise: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Bachelor Cowboys #3)
by Lisa ChildsThis cowboy&’s unexpected return…Isn&’t the only surprise! Rodeo cowboy Dusty Haven has a runaway wife problem. But after weeks of looking, Melanie Shepard has disappeared. Which is why Dusty is floored when he returns to his family at Ranch Haven only to find his beautiful, blushing new bride there—pregnant with twins! Now this rodeo star has one last chance to prove that no matter what, family is forever…and so is love.Bachelor CowboysBook 1: A Rancher's PromiseBook 2: The Cowboy's Unlikely MatchBook 3: The Bronc Rider's Twin Surprise
The Bronc Rider's Twins: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Shepherd's Creek #2)
by Danica FavoriteA family he doesn&’t expect… But will protect at all costs. Convinced he caused his best friend&’s death, rodeo cowboy Wyatt Nelson will do whatever it takes to look after widow Laura Fisher and her infant twins—even propose to her. A marriage of convenience is the perfect solution to keep custody from Laura&’s overbearing in-laws. But as Wyatt begins to fall for the little family, will he let guilt get in the way of his heart?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Shepherd's Creek Book 1: Journey to ForgivenessBook 2: The Bronc Rider's TwinsBook 3: A Cowboy for the Summer
The Brother Returns (Home on the Ranch #31)
by Jeannie WattTen years ago Brett Bishop made a bad mistake. . . and paid the price. Now he's finally come back to the Nevada ranching land he loves. He's not asking forgiveness, only the chance to see his little girl--the child his brother is raising as his own. That's all he wants. Except that's not all he gets when the new teacher moves to town. As if Claire Flynn didn't have enough on her hands with a school full of unruly kids, now she can't seem to leave him alone. But Brett won't let Claire help him reclaim a place in his family. And he doesn't deserve the special place she's carving out for him in her heart.
The Brothers O'Brien (Brothers O’Brien #1)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneFour Brothers. One Dream.From William W. Johnstone, the master of the epic Western, comes a bold new series set in the harsh, untamed New Mexico Territory--where four bravehearted brothers struggle to work the land, keep the peace, and fight for the dream of America. The Saga Begins. . .The War Between the States has ended. Now, driven from Texas by carpetbaggers, former CSA Colonel Shamus O'Brien sets off for a new frontier--New Mexico. Here, where land is cheap, bandits shoot to kill, and rustlers rule the night, it takes more than one man to run a ranch. So he offers a partnership to his eldest son, Jacob, with equal shares going to his sons Sam, Patrick, and Shawn. Together, the brothers O'Brien will defend their homestead, the Dromore, in this violent, lawless land. . .and when necessary, administer their own brand of frontier justice.
The Brothers O'Brien: Shadow of the Hangman (Brothers O’Brien #2)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneThe Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st CenturyWilliam W. Johnstone, the USA Today bestselling master of the epic Western, continues the saga of the four O'Brien brothers--bravehearted men working and fighting the untamed lands of New Mexico Territory to build a dream of America. The Hangman Cometh. . .When a farmer's wife is murdered, an innocent man is accused: Patrick O'Brien. The book-loving brother had shared his love of literature with the woman, but her husband claims she spurned Pat's advances and that's why he killed her. Now it looks like Patrick will swing from the gallows--especially after his lawyer is targeted, too. Pat's brothers try to track down the real killer, but time is running out. A team of hired guns has come to town, and they're choking the family ranch like a noose. For the brothers O'Brien, it's judgment day. And justice will be served--in a hellstorm of blood and bullets. . .
The Brothers O'Brien: The Killing Season (Brothers O’Brien #5)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneThe Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st CenturyWilliam W. Johnstone, the USA Today bestselling master of the epic Western, continues the thrilling saga of the O'Brien brothers--Samuel, Jacob, Shawn, and Patrick--as they forge their destiny in the untamed New Mexico Territory and stake their claim in frontier America. Death Rules The NightThey ride after sundown. Black robed figures with skulls for faces, terrorizing the town of Recoil like the horsemen of the Apocalypse. If the sheriff hopes to defeat this hellish band of outlaws, he'll need back-up. Enter Colonel Shamus O'Brien. The seasoned ranchhand and patriarch has fought off more than his share of horse thieves and marauders. But he's never seen anything like these ornery devils. They torch the town without warning, killing and destroying everything in sight. Shamus could use some extra firepower, namely his sons Shawn and Jacob. But the O'Brien brothers have problems of their own. Vicious banditos have targeted the family ranch, gunning for gold and cattle in a hailstorm of bullets and bloodshed. But both cutthroat gangs are about to learn their lesson--the hard way. When you cross an O'Brien, there's hell to pay. . .
The Brothers Of Junior Doyle
by E. K. RecknorHe's just found the family he never wanted. <P> After his father is gunned down, Paddy Doyle, Jr.'s first instinct is to hunt down those responsible. Lucky for Junior, he has a friend like Wyatt Earp to steer him away from this course of action. So instead, Junior looks into his father's past, hoping to learn something about his mother, who died when he was born. He's shocked to discover that his mother's alive, along with four brothers and a sister he never knew about. And his brothers are anything but the law-abiding kind. When he's brought into the "family business" despite his misgivings, Junior finds himself caught between the law and loyalty.
The Buckhorn Brothers Collection Volume 1: Sawyer\Morgan\Gabe\Jordan\Casey
by Lori FosterNo one loves truer than a Buckhorn man… Don't miss a single fan-favorite story in this box set from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster! Sawyer The only doctor in Buckhorn County, Kentucky, Sawyer Hudson knows a thing or two about saving lives. But when he rescues beautiful Honey Malone from a car wreck and nurses her to health at his home, he finds himself dreading the day she's well enough to leave… Morgan Buckhorn's big, bad sheriff, Morgan Hudson, wants a wife—one who's undemanding and content with small-town life. So why can't he stop thinking about Misty Malone, the brazen city girl who's just found herself on the wrong side of the law? Gabe Gabe Kasper, the heartthrob of Buckhorn, can have any woman he wants—except for prickly, uptight Elizabeth Parks. All she wants is an interview about Gabe's recent act of bravery. And though he considers himself far from a hero, he'll answer her questions in exchange for kisses…and more. Jordan Veterinarian Jordan Somerville thinks he wants a woman who's a paragon of virtue. But when he meets single mother and exotic dancer Georgia Barnes, he's suddenly tempted to break all his own rules… Casey When they were teens, Casey tried to help Emma, but his plans fell through when she ran away without a trace. Years later, she's back, and Casey's determined to prove that he'll always be the man for her… Originally published in 2000 and 2002
The Bull Rider
by Helen DeprimaThis could be her toughest assignment yet Having witnessed her father's death in a race-car crash, Joanna Dace can't imagine getting close to anyone who risks his life for sport. But she can write about them. Keeping her professional distance lets her get inside anyone's head without letting that person into her heart. Until she meets her latest subject-professional bull rider Tom Cameron. Tom has a quiet cowboy charm and a darkness beneath his rugged surface. It's difficult to remember all the reasons she should keep her distance, but Jo has to try...unless it's already too late.
The Bull Rider Meets His Match (Montana Bull Riders)
by Jeannie WattTESTING THE LIMITS Rodeo star Grady Owen has a new challenge. No-nonsense Alexa Benjamin is tougher than any bull he's ever faced...but she sure is a whole lot prettier! Not that Grady has time for much between caring for his twin nieces, rebuilding his family's farm and training. Trouble is, the more he tangles with Lex, the more he wants to win her heart. Lex is drawn to Grady...in spite of herself. But ever since her bullfighter father died in the ring, she's determined to never need anyone again. She's afraid, and Grady is all about facing fear head-on. Taking a chance on this bull rider is unthinkable...but so is the idea of letting him walk away!
The Bull Rider's Baby (Cooper Creek #3)
by Brenda MintonWhen a bull rider returns home as a single dad, building a future for his daughter will take facing a difficult past in this wholesome romance novel.One minute, Keeton West is a confirmed bachelor living out of a suitcase on the professional bull riding circuit. The next, he’s the single dad of a baby he didn’t know existed. Now back home in Oklahoma, Keeton desperately needs help with little Lucy—the kind of help Sophie Cooper could provide.Everyone in town remembers the tragedy that changed Keeton and Sophie’s lives forever. And spending time with Keeton seems to remind Sophie of all she lost. She won’t get close to another bull rider. Yet one sweet baby girl has her own way of bringing two hearts together.
The Bull Rider's Baby Bombshell: To Trust A Rancher Her Cowboy's Triplets The Bull Rider's Baby Bombshell Rodeo Family (Saddle Ridge, Montana #4)
by Amanda ReneeSURPRISE TIMES THREE!Hollywood event planner Jade Scott can handle a crisis. But when her sister disappears, leaving Jade to care for her infant triplet daughters, Jade needs help. Lots of help. Specifically from Wes Slade, the sexy and not-so-anonymous sperm donor, who also made her teen years miserable. As the egg donor, she won’t abandon her children. Their children.Wes was never supposed to be part of this family. At least he and Jade have another thing in common: busy lives outside of Saddle Ridge, Montana. He can’t wait to get back to the rodeo circuit. As they look after the triplets, Wes discovers they may have more in common than he ever expected—no idea how to imagine life without their precious babies…or each other!
The Bull Rider's Christmas Baby (The Buckhorn Ranch)
by Laura Marie AltomCash Buckhorn never thought he'd see Dr. Wren Barnes again, outside of the occasional fantasy anyway. He certainly didn't expect her to appear unannounced on his front porch, six months pregnant with his child. Wren asks for nothing, but Cash doesn't know what to make of it. This rodeo cowboy has lived twenty-seven carefree years as a bachelor-he's not ready for an instant family.But when Wren's pregnancy complications strand her at Cash's Oklahoma ranch, he begins to imagine their future together. Problem is, Wren already has a future, far away in Baltimore. Cash knows Wren is used to doing it all on her own. Maybe it's the magic of the Christmas season, but Cash suddenly wants it all-Wren and their baby, home on the Buckhorn Ranch forever!
The Bull Rider's Cowgirl
by April ArringtonTHE COWGIRL OF HIS DREAMS Jen Taylor is this close to becoming a world-champion barrel racer. But when tragedy strikes bull rider Colt Mead, she puts her ambitions on hold...temporarily. The playboy of the circuit suddenly has a child depending on him. She can't let her friend go it alone-no matter how much he hurt her... Colt knew Jen deserved better than a rootless bull rider. But caring for his orphaned half sister makes him realize how much he wants to be part of a family. And that family won't be complete without the woman he loves as much more than a friend. Will she give up her dream to be part of his?
The Bull Rider's Family
by Leigh DuncanBC_Text RECIPE FOR DISASTER? Four generations of Judds have made the Circle P one of the most successful ranches in southern Florida. And even though he's only taking the reins as ranch manager temporarily, Colt Judd isn't about to let the new chef challenge their traditions! Emma Shane may be running the kitchen, but the petite widow and her irresistible four-year-old daughter answer to him. Runaway bulls, a ruined family treasure and one less-than-welcoming cowboy weren't what Emma envisioned when she relocated her tiny family to the Everglades. Colt isn't going to bully her, even if he is easy on the eyes. The attraction's mutual...and her little girl is also getting attached. But how can Emma trust their future to a lifelong wanderer?
The Bull Rider's Homecoming
by Jeannie WattIS THIS HIS HOME? Single mom Annie Owen is so busy raising her twin girls, there's no time to focus on the "single" part...until rugged Trace Delaney temporarily moves nearby. Annie's interest in Trace is more than neighborly, but she can't risk losing her heart to a bull rider on the move. Trace is a rolling stone. Or so he thought. Settling down suddenly seems a lot more appealing if it's with smart, gorgeous Annie and her girls. But they deserve someone they can count on. Is Trace ready to be that man, or will he run from the only place, and the only woman, that ever felt like home?
The Bull Rider's Homecoming: The Bull Rider's Homecoming Their Surprise Daddy The Dad Next Door (Blue Thorn Ranch #4)
by Allie PleiterAn injured rodeo rider returns home to recuperate—and rekindle an old flame—in this heartwarming Western romance.When Luke Buckton left Blue Thorn Ranch, he’d hoped to return in a blaze of rodeo glory; instead, he’s limping home with a busted leg. To get back on the circuit he’ll need Ruby Sheldon’s help. But Ruby isn’t just a physical therapist—she’s also the woman Luke left behind six years ago.Back then, as Luke was heading for stardom, he was convinced Ruby was too innocent for such a public life. Now his high school sweetheart is stronger, tougher, and even more captivating. A high-profile success story like this could make Ruby’s career. All she has to do is rein in Luke’s bullheadedness, heal his injuries—and hope his reckless charm doesn’t trample her heart again . . .
The Bull Rider's Plan
by Jeannie WattONE WILD RIDE After careful planning, Jess Hayward is finally hitting the bull riding circuit to chase his dreams. There's just one complication-he's agreed to bring along his late best friend's little sister, Emma Sullivan. Jess could use a second driver, and after calling off her wedding, Emma needs an escape. It's a win-win arrangement...in theory. Free-spirited and impulsive, Emma is the exact opposite of Jess-a problem he's anticipating on the road. Only, she's not the annoying little tagalong he remembers. And the intense attraction between them is no childhood crush. If Jess wants to be a champion, he needs to keep his head in the game. But lately all he can think about is Emma...