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Stages of the Heart
by Jo GoodmanLove guides even the most cautious of hearts home as USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman returns to the trails of the Colorado frontier. Experience has taught Laurel to be suspicious of the men who pass through Morrison Station. She's been running the lucrative operation that connects Colorado's small frontier town of Falls Hollow with the stagecoach line since she inherited it from her father, and she's not about to let some wandering cowboy take over the reins. But newcomer McCall Landry isn't just any gunslinger. He seems to genuinely care for Laurel, and with his rugged good looks and mysterious past, he could be the one man to finally tempt her off track... Call Landry doesn't expect much from Falls Hollow. He doesn't expect much from anything anymore. But Laurel Morrison took him by surprise when she put in a good word for him, a virtual stranger, after the stagecoach was robbed--and she keeps taking him by surprise. Charmed by her clever wit and fierce loyalty, Call finds himself falling hard. Now all he has to do is convince her he means to stay--in her bed, in her life, and in her heart.
Stairs of Sand: A Western Story (Zane Grey Ser.)
by Zane GreyThe beautiful, young, and headstrong Ruth Virey gets herself in trouble with her fiery temper and impulsive ways. Willing to risk anything to escape her life at a "barren desert water-hole," she finds herself having jumped from the frying pan into the fire until Adam Wansfell, her husband’s brother and murderer, shows up and professes his love for her. Excitement rises to a smashing climax when, in their fight to retain possession of a priceless waterhole, Ruth and Adam come face to face with the law and the man they both believed to be dead.In Stairs of Sand, the desert country of Southern California and the amazingly beautiful canyon country of Arizona come vividly to life as the background of this thrilling Zane Grey story of life in the bold, action-packed days when the west was still a frontier.
Staking a Claim: A Western, twin switch romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals #1)
by Janice MaynardFalling for the wrong twin never felt so right in the first installment of Texas Cattleman&’s Club: Ranchers and Rivals by USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard. It&’s a Lone Star matchmaking twin swap! As a favor to his identical twin, Joshua Banks agrees to pose as his brother. The switch is supposed to last for just one &“date&” with Layla Grandin, their childhood friend. But dinner soon leads to much, much more. Trust is everything to Layla—she&’s been burned before and secrets are destroying her ranching family. If Joshua stands any chance of staking a claim on relationship-wary Layla, the Texan has to confess so much more than his true identity. And risk losing more than he ever imagined…From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in this uplifting romance, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals series: Book 1: Staking a Claim by Janice MaynardBook 2: Boyfriend Lessons by Sophia Singh SassonBook 3: On Opposite Sides by Cat SchieldBook 4: Rivalry at Play by Nadine Gonzalez
Stalked in the Night
by Carla CassidyReunited with the father of her secret child, a widow in danger accepts his protection in this romantic suspense from a New York Times bestseller.Can a man from her past help her confront a new threat?The target of a brutal criminal, Eva Martin is determined to defend her son and her ranch. Jake Albright is a complication she doesn’t need—especially since he doesn’t know about their child. Even though he’s been gone for ten years, Jake realizes the moment he sees Eva that he never stopped wanting her. As danger escalates and a shared desire grows, can Eva hold on to the family she’s just regained?
The Stalking Death (A Duff MacCallister Western #8)
by William W. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Where others fear to tread. Descended from Scottish Highlanders and blood kin to Falcon and Jamie Ian, Duff MaCallister forged a bold new life on the American frontier. But he will always stay true to his clan’s fighting spirit—when it comes to justice . . . THE STALKING DEATH There’s something rotten in Wyoming, and it’s not just the smell of cow pies—the first whiff is coming off the Laramie County Cattlemen. Right off the bat, Duff notices something odd: no small-time ranchers allowed. It’s big-leaguers only. And none are bigger than Brad Houser, owner of the sprawling Twin Peaks ranch. He’s up in arms over the small-timers claiming the unbranded mavericks who escape their herds. Which is perfectly legal. No brand, free cow. Houser has a plan to stop these former cowboys from taking their runaways. For $1000, Houser will make the small ranchers go away—six feet under. That makes Duff MacCallister madder than a wet hen . . . and his guns will do the screaming.
The Stallion King (Tack Ranch #1)
by Glenn BalchUp in Twin Buttes wild horses roamed free. Their leader was a beautiful black stallion Ben and Dixie Darby named King. Ben and Dixie were content to ride into the mountains beyond the Tack Ranch and watch King lead his mares and foals. But other people wanted to capture King and use him as a rodeo bucker. Ben and Dixie could not let that happen to their favorite. With his father's permission, Ben set out to capture King and bring him in. It was not going to be easy. Twin Buttes was rough lonely country. And King had endurance that no other horse could match. But Dixie and Gaucho, the Argentine trainer who had a way with horses, had faith in Ben. He could not let them down. They could not let King be used as a rodeo outlaw How Ben tracks down the stallion makes an exciting story of the modern West.
Stallion Tamer (Cowboys of the Southwest #2)
by Lindsay MckennaAN IRRESISTIBLE WOMAN...She was the youngest Dononvan sister. An innocent beauty whose sweet, trusting nature had once opened her heart to hurt.AN UNTAMABLE MAN...He was a loner. A man more comfortable around horses than people. A wrangler with a gift for taming even the most savage stallion on the Donovan ranch.A FATEFUL WEDDING...When Jessica Donovan came face-to-face with Dan Black, her every feminine instinct told her the rugged ranch hand was the man who could heal her wounded heart and make her homecoming complete. But first she had to show the brooding cowboy the soothing strength of a woman's touch-and prove that she was indeed his destiny....Cowboys of the Southwest:These rough and rugged men lead the Donovan sisters home again-this time, forever!
Stallion Tamer & Wyoming Cowboy Justice (Cowboys Of The Southwest Ser. #1173)
by Lindsay McKenna Nicole HelmCatching her wild cowboyStallion Tamer by New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKennaDan Black is more comfortable around horses than people. A wrangler with a gift for taming even the most savage stallion, he’s just the man Jessica Donovan needs to help start up her new ranch. And he might be the one to mend her wounded heart. But first she has to show the rugged cowboy he possesses the power to heal himself.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Wyoming Cowboy Justice by Nicole HelmResident bad boy Grady Carson knows his brother is not a murderer, and he’ll do anything to prove it. But partnering with Laurel Delaney? Worst idea ever. The beautiful by-the-book cop challenges him like no other. Bad family blood—and a killer at large—makes their attraction unthinkable. How can they solve a crime to prevent a family war and then let forbidden love ignite it anew?
Stallions and Studs: Back in the Saddle Again (Stallions and Studs #2)
by Terry O'ReillyLong ago, Mack MacIntyre left his life as a wild cowhand in the Big Sky country of Montana behind. For thirty-five years, he’s been a devoted husband, father, and successful New York City businessman.One day his past comes knocking in the form of his former lover, Seth Buchanan. Seth has a business proposition, and a dream Mack finds hard to refuse.Even though he’s widowed and his children are grown, does Mack have the courage to come out to his family and return to the wide open spaces of his youth and the love he once shared with this man?
Stallions and Studs: Shoulda Been a Cowboy (Stallions and Studs #1)
by Terry O'ReillyCharlie Bradley has always entertained cowboy fantasies. When his boyfriend Jared offers him the choice of where to go on their summer vacation, Charlie chooses Stallions and Studs, a dude ranch catering to a gay clientele.Upon arrival, Charlie meets the very handsome and studly Wade Connors, a riding instructor. Charlie is immediately enthralled with the man and finds his feelings, fight them as he may, are turning into love.Wade, however, is a man who chooses a guest as his flavor of the week -- to romance, play with, and then move on. But this week Wade finds Charlie becoming more than he bargained for. What will happen when the week ends and Charlie has to leave for home?
Stampede (A Rocking R Ranch Western #3)
by Tim WashburnOne of the biggest land grabs in America&’s history sets off a powderkeg of trouble for the Ridgeway family ranch—and ignites a deadly new fight for the fate of the nation . . .THE OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH At high noon on April 22, 1889, the U.S. government offered up two million acres of free land to anyone brave enough to take it—first come, first served. The fact that it was in the heart of Indian Territory didn&’t stop thousands of would-be settlers from trying to stake a claim. For them, it was the opportunity of a lifetime. But for the Ridgeway family—and the native tribes of the region—it&’s a disaster waiting to happen. On top of warding off cattle rustlers, they now have to compete for everything they have just to hold their ground. Together they will face every battle head-on to keep their dream alive . . . History would call it the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889. But the Ridgeways—and thousands like them—will call it their last stand for justice, and a place to call home . . .
Stampeded and Stone Cold Christmas Ranger: Rustled Stampeded (Whitehorse, Montana: Chisholm Cattle Company Ser. #4)
by B.J. Daniels Nicole HelmRevealing the truth can be deadly…Stampeded by New York Times Bestselling Author B.J. DanielsAlexa Cross must confront her past to save her family from an extraordinary force of evil. She has nowhere to run except to her strongest—and most irresistible—ally. Marshall Chisholm will stop at nothing to protect Alexa. But to stand a chance of unlocking a killer’s secrets, Marshall will have to first unlock Alexa’s…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Christmas Ranger by Nicole HelmBounty hunter Alyssa Jimenez barely survived her drug-cartel family’s machinations. She knows all too well that trusting anyone can get you dead. Still, teaming up with Texas Ranger Bennet Stevens is the only way she can finally put her mother’s unsolved murder to rest. But posing as his lover is seductive—and risky. And exposing the truth could guarantee they won’t live to celebrate Christmas.
Stand Proud: Two Complete Novels Of The American West
by Elmer KeltonThe Spur Award–winning author’s literary portrait of a West Texas cattle rancher who lives to see the end of the Old West—and the demise of his own legend.Frank Claymore is not as easy to like as he is to admire. He’s always been cantankerous, stubborn, and intolerant—just the qualities that make him a success as an open-range cattle rancher on the West Texas frontier. In Stand Proud, renowned Western author Elmer Kelton follows Claymore from his days scouting Indians during the Civil War to the dawn of the Twentieth Century. Claymore lives through marriage, births, deaths, and a creeping change in the society that once hailed him as a hero. That same society later has him condemned as a despoiler and tried for murder. Based in part on legendary rancher Charles Goodnight, Claymore is only one example of the many men who dreamed of cattle, and through their dedication to that dream came to change the face of Western history.
Stand to Horse
by Andre NortonIn pre–Civil War Santa Fe, a young soldier faces Apache raiders, starvation, and more in &“some of the best Western-writing to show up in a long time&” (Chicago Tribune). In Andre Norton&’s action-filled story Stand to Horse, the tensions of men against men are balanced by the tensions of men against nature, often a cruel and unequal struggle. Throughout it all, the reader senses the nation&’s growing unrest as events lead up to the Civil War. Many of the incidents and much of the colorful dialogue are based on actual journals and diaries kept by men who lived through these perilous times. Stand to Horse is fiction of high order that re-creates a dangerous and exciting period in our country&’s history.
Stand Up and Die (The Jackals #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneThe wild bunch known as the Jackals returns for another round of justice served cold, hard, and with as many bullets as it takes. National bestselling authors William W. and J.A. Johnstone are at it again . . . Johnstone. Making the West wilder. Some say bad luck comes in threes. And if you&’re a bandit, bank robber, or bloodthirsty killer, that bad luck comes in the form of three hard justice-seekers known as the Jackals. Each of the Jackals has his own path to follow: Former Texas Ranger Matt McCulloch is trying to protect a young Commanche from scalphunters. Retired cavalry sergeant Sean Keegan is dodging bullets in a prison breakout planned by the notorious Benteen brothers. And bounty hunter Jed Breen is bringing in one of the bank-robbing Kruger twins—while the other one&’s out for his blood . . . Three Jackals. Three roads to justice. But when their paths cross near Arizona&’s Dead River, they&’ve got to join forces and face all of their enemies come hell or high water. They don&’t call it Dead River for nothing . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Standoff at Mustang Ridge
by Delores FossenWhen Deputy Sheriff Royce McCall responds to a break-in at his family's cabin, he doesn't expect the intruder to be beautiful Sophie Conway-in her nightgown! The last time he saw her, she wasn't wearing much else, although the details of their New Year's Eve encounter are sketchy at best. Then she admits that not only has she become a killer's target, but she also lied about carrying Royce's baby in order to escape an arranged marriage. With too many unanswered questions surrounding this woman he barely knows, Royce still vows to protect Sophie when the bullets start flying. But when the memories of their one-night stand become clearer, so does the fact that she may not be lying about being pregnant after all....
Standoff in Santa Fe (The Gunsmith #382)
by J. R. RobertsLast Respects A high profile funeral brings Clint Adams and other "old-time gunnies" to Santa Fe. Some are there to say farewell. Most are looking to make sure that the dearly departed son of a gun is gone for good. Clint knows one thing for sure, this mixed crowd was not meant to mingle... Matters come to a boil after a gunslinger lives up to his reputation by killing some locals and a notorious bounty hunter rides into town looking for a murderer. With all the young guns trying to make a name for themselves, the local sheriff is lucky to have one of the best lawmen within reach: namely, the Gunsmith. Clint needs to put this problem to rest and fast--or else he'll have to start planning his own funeral. OVER FIFTEEN MILLION GUNSMITH BOOKS IN PRINT!
Stands A Calder Man (Calder #2)
by Janet DaileyA bittersweet and romantic Western novel in the Calder series from the New York Times bestselling author of This Calder Range. Webb Calder fought the newcomers who rushed to claim grasslands where Calder cattle grazed. But he could not resist Lilli—proud and lovely young immigrant, loyal to the homesteader&’s cause and to her husband. Still, a Calder always got what he wanted. Where a man stands for what he believes, there Stands a Calder Man.
Star Bright
by Shelly GreeneRafi Reyes figures going along with a fake-dating stunt is only fair after Julian Gault saves his life. The young actor is famously cold and snotty, and Rafi's rock band is falling apart in the wake of betrayal. A shiny new romance might be just what both their reputations need. It's too bad they don't actually like each other, but they'll both benefit -- a softer public image for Julian, revenge against his ex for Rafi.But as they navigate public events, attend red-carpet premieres, and play cat-and-mouse with paparazzi together, Rafi gets to know a different Julian than he expected -- one who defends horses, takes care of his troubled cousin, and has Rafi's back against his dysfunctional family. Rafi starts to hope he and Julian have something real together.But Julian has secrets more painful than Rafi can imagine. With Julian's powerful and controlling uncle scheming to turn them against each other, their relationship must become something much deeper if it -- and possibly either of them -- are to survive.
The Star Garden: A Novel of Sarah Agnes Prine
by Nancy E. TurnerSarah's old friend Maldonado has struck a deal with the very men who will become linchpins of the Mexican Revolution. Maldonado plots to coerce Sarah into partnership, but when she refuses, he devises a murderous plan to gain her land for building a railroad straight to Mexico. When Sarah's son Charlie unexpectedly returns from town with a new bride, the plot turns into an all-out range war between the two families.
The Star in the Meadow (The Spanish Brand Series #4)
by Carla KellyA gripping historical western romance brimming with “love, laughter, action, adventure, turmoil, heartache, and the list goes on” (The Romance Reviews). In 1784 New Mexico, Marco Mondragón, his wife Paloma, and their three small children, are living happily at the Double Cross ranch on the edge of Comanche country. Not far from their homestead, cautious diplomacy between the tribe and the colonists is underway to end the indian raids. But their happy life suddenly turns upside down when Paloma and another woman are kidnapped. But by who? Torn between his duty to join other landowners in their quest for peace with the Comanche and his desire to search for his wife, Mondragón will have to unmask his true enemies amongst his own people if he is to save the woman he loves—in this epic of “classic Western fiction” (Historical Novel Society).
A Star to Follow
by Elizabeth HowardArizona was a remote and primitive place in 1875--especially when compared to Detroit. Ellen and Nettie really found this out when they made the difficult trip to the Southwest to join their parents at the army post commanded by their father. Nettie, who was gay and pretty, with the interests suitable for a young girl, adjusted quickly to army life. There were too many attractive lieutenants around for life to become boring. Ellen, however, found nothing in the tea-parties and the army gossip to replace her dream of going to college and becoming a doctor. The only man who really interested her was Neil Brent, but he was an enlisted man and therefore an officer's daughter could not associate with him. In desperation Ellen strove to overcome the prejudice which her parents and the post doctor felt toward the idea of a girl's studying medicine, and she finally won permission to read the doctor's medical books as a first step toward realizing her ambition. No one except Neil Brent believed that Ellen could actually stick to a vocation so difficult and in many ways so repellent. The desert country has its own fascination, as Ellen discovered. Miss Howard captures its appeal in her vivid description of mountains and mesas and the weird beauty of the cactus. Set against this background, the story of Ellen's struggle to follow her star and her heart has a particular charm which girls will find absorbing and unusual.
Star Valley Winter (Outlaw Hartes #1)
by RaeAnne ThayneOriginally published as The Valentine Two-Step in 2002, New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne—and her trademark warmth and charm—returns to the town of Salt River!Single father Matt Harte learned the hard way not to trust women. His wife left him because she couldn’t deal with ranch life—so the last thing he wants to do is plan the annual Valentine’s Day dance. His daughter, Lucy, has plans for her father; she’s determined to get him to fall for beautiful vet and recent Salt River transplant Ellie Webster.Ellie knows that Matt doesn’t want her in his town, let alone on the too-small dance committee of two. It’s not as if she wants to spend all that one-on-one time with the rugged rancher, imagining what it would be like to be his partner—for real…
Staring Down the Devil
by Peter BrandvoldEven though bounty hunter Lou Prophet is out of money, he'd rather ride a cactus than be saddled with foreign royalty. But comely Russian Countess Natasha Roskov has a problem: Her sister has disappeared after finding a treasure trove in Arizona--and all the countess has to go on is a map. If there's one thing Prophet knows, it's that a beautiful woman with a treasure map attracts trouble like wolves are drawn to a fresh kill. Now he's forced to take his noble employer on the ride of her life--while fighting off a pack of ruthless villains who want the treasure, the countess, and Lou Prophet with a bullet in his back.
Stark's Justice
by James ReasonerJUDGMENT DAY For years Big Earl Stark rode shotgun on the Concord stagecoach, sentencing any man fool enough to test him to an early grave. But now, for the love of spritely Laura Delaney, he's secretly studying his law books at night, determined to settle down and put up his own shingle. Fate, however, deals him a cruel and tragic hand. Laura's stagecoach into Buffalo Flat-a coach Earl would have been guarding if he hadn't left that life behind-is set upon by outlaws, and Laura is savagely killed. No doubt destined for greatness in the courtroom, Earl is presently out only for revenge, and he makes some shocking and dangerous discoveries-not only about the identity of Laura's killers, but about his own nature as well. For when you act as judge, jury, and executioner, the pursuit of frontier justice can lead straight into hell. ... Across an untamed territory rides a man of peace who never runs from a fight-a sharp- witted, sharp-shooting judge bringing new hope to the innocent, swift punishment to the guilty ... law to a lawless land.