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Texas Free (The Tylers of Texas Ser. #5)
by Janet DaileyA woman with a burning need to break free from her past . . . <P>Rose Landro is on the run. Seeking refuge at the Rimrock Ranch, she is finally ready to claim the land her granddaddy left her and make a fresh start. But her return is rife with controversy when cattle begin disappearing—and a handsome menace named Tanner McCade starts watching Rose a little too closely. Could the new cowhand be connected to the men she’s hiding from? Or is there another reason the rugged stranger is shadowing her every move? <P>A man ready to fight boldly for his future . . . <P>There’s a secret in Rose Landro’s eyes, a mystery that Special Ranger Tanner McCade is determined to uncover. Even if the beauty isn’t behind the cattle rustling he’s investigating, she’s way too skittish, and all too exquisite for Tanner to just let slide past his piercing gaze. Then he discovers a vulnerability in Rose that has him aching to protect her—and longing to possess her. . . .
Texas Gamble: The Texas Star Trilogy - Book One (The Texas Star Trilogy #1)
by Vivian Vaughan&“[Vivian Vaughan] can always be counted on to deliver a moving, tender romance.&” —AFFAIRE DE COEUR Serita Cortinas will do anything to save her Texas ranch, even if it means being the stakes in her father&’s card game. The man to win her hand isn&’t the groom of her dreams—he&’s arrogant and brooding. But as it turns out, Captain Giddeon Duval may be exactly what she needs to ward off the threat of land raiders. Giddeon isn&’t looking for a wife, only access to Los Olmos, when his lucky hand wins him the spirited Serita. But as the undeniable desire he feels for the insolent beauty overtakes him, he realizes he&’ll do whatever it takes to vanquish her enemies and conquer her heart as well.
Texas Grit: Two Dauntless Hearts (mission: Six) / Texas Grit (crisis: Cattle Barge) (Crisis: Cattle Barge #3)
by Barb HanHe must face his own demonsTo rescue his childhood friendDade Butler’s father ruled with an iron fist. Carrie Palmer was bounced around the foster system. But they found solace as childhood friends. Neither imagined their grown-up reunion would involve the six-foot-four handsome rancher rescuing Carrie from a would-be assault. But when a stalker nearly kills Carrie, Dade will stop at nothing to save her—and turn this friendship into a permanent relationship.Crisis: Cattle Barge
Texas Gundown (Blood Bond #11)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Frontier spirit lives here.Young Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves became blood brothers on the day the rancher’s son saved the halfbreed’s life, forging a bond no one could ever break. As years passed, a legend grew of the breed and the white man who rode together—and pulled iron faster than anyone in the West…Sweet Apple, Texas, is the deadliest town west of the Mississippi—where getting killed is as easy as ordering a beer. Which is why East Coast big shot Cornelius Standish sends his lily-livered nephew, Seymour, to Sweet Apple. With Seymour out of the way, Cornelius will own the company that rightfully belongs to his nephew. His plan backfires, though, when Seymour is dubbed “The Most Cowardly Man in the West” by a newspaper and the hardcases of Sweet Apple are too proud to kill him. Soon Seymour thinks he’s bulletproof—until an outlaw gang, some Mexican revolutionaries, a train full of army rifles and a team of hired gunfighters all head to Sweet Apple at the same time. Now, Seymour and his border town are sure to get blown off the map. But blood brothers Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves are about to get there first—and they’re setting off some fireworks of their own…Live Free. Read Hard.
Texas Gunsmoke
by Frank CannonWhen double-dealin' land-swindlers determined to separate honest people from their money,a lot of accidents, stray bullets and plain ugly things began happening to honest men looking to buy land in Moreno, Texas. Complaints were useless since the sheriff would favor whichever law happened to suit his pocketbook best. Things changed when a young doctor moved into the community. He didn't look for trouble, but if it came his way he could handle it.
Texas Heat (The Texas Heat Series #1)
by Gerry BartlettA surprise inheritance. A family of strangers. And a man she can't avoid . . . Cassidy Calhoun can't believe she's the secret daughter of an oil billionaire. This small-town Texas girl with student loans by the barrel has never gotten a thing she didn't earn for herself. The terms of her late father's will say Cassidy--and her newfound spoiled half-siblings--must work a year at the family's floundering business before they inherit a dime. Too bad the only thing Cass knows about oil is that it makes the junker she drives go. Mason MacKenzie, the evaluator for their test, will help her get up to speed. Or will he? Mason is a boot-wearing, truck-driving Houston hottie who runs Calhoun Petroleum's biggest rival. The sparks between him and Cassidy could combust any minute. But the closer they get, the more strange near-accidents Cassidy seems to be having. And Mason has plenty of reasons to play up their attraction for his own benefit. If she can trust him, the two of them working together might save a crumbling dynasty. But if she can't, Cass might just lose both her fortune and her heart . . .
A Texas Hill Country Christmas
by William W. Johnstone J. A. Johnstone"This rollicking Western is full of gunfights, outlaws, and an unforgettable holiday."--Library JournalTHE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURYAs winter descends on the great state of Texas, the Jensen family faces off with renegades, rivals, and one raging storm--in this special yuletide adventure from America's beloved western storytellers...While most folks are busy preparing for Christmas, the tightknit Jensen clan can only hope they'll make it home. Luke Jensen is in San Antonio tracking down a dangerous outlaw. But when he finds the man leading a wholesome life--as a charity-working Hill Country pastor--Luke agrees to wait until after Christmas to bring him to justice. Meanwhile, Smoke and Sally Jensen head out from Fort Worth by stagecoach, only to be stranded by unrelenting rains--and stalked by a crazed Commanche killer. And in Austin, Ace Jensen falls head over heels in love with a girl he wants to marry. Unfortunately, she's engaged to one of the outlaw gang that's gunning for Luke's bounty...This year, the Jensen family is in for a stormy Christmas they will never forget--and one deadly showdown they may never survive...
A Texas Holiday Miracle
by Linda WarrenCHRISTMAS IS FOR REAL Moving to Horseshoe, Texas, to become guardian of her half sister has been rewarding for Lacey Carroll. But raising a six-year-old-especially one who has stopped believing in Santa Claus-has its challenges. Lacey's goal is to bring holiday wonder back into the child's life, which isn't going to be easy with a grinch like Gabe Garrison next door. The man is mean, rude...and hurting. After losing his son, Gabe shut out the world. But his privacy is invaded by the quirky, dynamic blonde and her kid sister, who are single-handedly filling his solitary life with love. When Lacey enlists him in a holiday campaign for Emma's sake, he can't resist. Will Lacey's unique brand of healing magic make this a season of second chances-for all of them?
A Texas Holiday Reunion: An Amish Proposal The Cowboy's Family Christmas A Texas Holiday Reunion (Texas Cowboys #3)
by Shannon Taylor VannatterHis Christmas Homecoming With her foreman out of commission, Resa McCall needs horse trainer Colson Kincaid to run her family ranch through the holidays. But having the handsome single dad back in Bandera, Texas, is unsettling. Colson broke Resa's heart years ago, and she can't risk getting close again. Still, working with him and bonding with his sweet little girl is making the ranch feel merry and bright. Being at Resa's side stirs up emotions Colson thought were long gone. But he has a powerful secret that could keep them apart forever. Can Colson give Resa the one Christmas present that might finally bring them back together-the truth?
Texas Homecoming
by Carolyn BrownThe bestselling Queen of Cowboy Romance delivers a heartwarming novel where a doctor and veterinarian get a second chance at true love when a storm traps them together.After traveling the world, Dr. Cody Ryan has finally come home to his foster family&’s ranch in Honey Grove, Texas. But all his time in Doctors Without Borders couldn&’t have prepared him for the sudden blizzard that forces him to take shelter in an old barn—or for the shock of watching Stephanie O&’Dell yank open that same barn door minutes later. He&’s barely seen the gorgeous veterinarian since he returned, so why is she icier than the wind outside?Stephanie—better known as Dr. Stevie around Sunflower Ranch—has been treating the cattle there for years…and not one of them is as bullheaded as Cody. He&’s completely forgotten how he broke her heart, back when she was a teenager smitten by his easy charm and sharp wit. But as the blizzard rages on, trapping Cody and Stevie together, it&’s clear that the fire they&’ve built to keep warm isn&’t the only source of sparks in that barn. Once the storm passes, will Stevie and Cody discover that they&’ve fallen in love …and will either of them ever admit it?
Texas Honor
by Diana PalmerEnjoy two classic Lone Star romances from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer!Unlikely Lover When Ward Jessup and Mari Raymond meet after being brought together by Mari&’s wily matchmaking aunt, neither is what the other expected. The handsome oilman is anything but old and unwell, and Mari is hardly a helpless girl. But although the sparks fly between them, they can&’t fight the power of Cupid&’s arrow…Rage of Passion A vacation at her grandmother's ranch would have been the perfect place for Maggie Turner to escape her ex-husband's threats. Perfect, that is, if it hadn't been for Gabe Coleman. The sexy rancher was just as direct—and undeniably handsome—as he'd been ten years ago. And his icy-blue eyes dared her to look beneath his rough exterior. Could this rugged Texas cowboy give Maggie a new lease on love?New York Times Bestselling Author Previously published as Unlikely Lover and Rage of Passion
Texas Hunt: An Anthology (Mason Ridge #3)
by Delores Fossen Barb HanShe had a secret that could rock her hometown-and unleash a killer When Ryan Hunt receives a dead-of-night call for help from his childhood friend Lisa Moore, he knows the emergency is real. After barely surviving a brutal attack, Ryan is the only person Lisa trusts. Convinced the assault wasn't random, he realizes she is hiding a dark and potentially deadly secret. Ryan can't ignore Lisa's silence any more than he can resist the Texas heat between them. He risks his life-and heart-to protect her. But if he can't get Lisa to confide in him, the secret could bring the town of Mason Ridge to its knees. And destroy the only woman he has ever loved. Plus a bonus short story by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen
Texas John Alden
by Robert E. HowardRobert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 - June 11, 1936) was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He is well known for his character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre. This is one of his western stories.
Texas John Slaughter (Texas John Slaughter #1)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneTHE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Civil War soldier. Trail driver. Cattleman. Texas Ranger. The story of John Horton Slaughter is the story of the America West itself. Now bestselling authors William and J.A. Johnstone bring this legendary figure to life--in the blazing saga of the first sheriff in U.S. history who could tame a town like Tombstone, Arizona. A WESTERN LEGEND. AN AMERICAN HERO. It's been barely a decade since the notorious gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Rustlers and outlaws still terrorize the land, and the good citizens of Tombstone are at the end of their ropes. Enter Texas John Slaughter--the new sheriff of Cochise County and the toughest lawman west of the Rio Grande. With a backbone of steel to match the iron law of his badge, Texas John is determined to bring peace to this parched desert hell even if it kills him. Which it just might. When word gets out about an untapped vein of silver in the Dragoon Mountains, every man in town heads for the hills. The streets of Tombstone are an easy target for raiders, looters--and one gang of outlaws foolish enough to kidnap Slaughter's young, pretty wife. Forget keeping the peace. This is war.Also Available in Audiobook
Texas Kidnapping: Suspicious Circumstances / Texas Kidnapping (an O'connor Family Mystery) (An O'Connor Family Mystery #1)
by Barb HanShe’ll do whatever it takesTo keep her baby safe.Aiming a shotgun at a would-be kidnapper showed Renee Smith she had the instincts she would need to safeguard her newly adopted daughter. Then US marshal Cash O’Connor offers her a safe haven at his Texas ranch and she knows it’s best to accept his protection. Cash recognizes that Renee’s incident is eerily similar to his own infant sister’s unsolved kidnapping thirty years ago. This time, Cash vows to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself.USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Texas Kill of the Mountain Man (Mountain Man #48)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneBestselling western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone take their best-known sharpshooter Smoke Jensen deep into the heart of Texas, where justice comes from the barrel of a gun . . . Welcome to Texas. Now Go Home. Smoke Jensen has met some down-and-dirty, murdering prairie scum over the years. But this time it&’s personal and it&’s bloody—and going to get bloodier. First, they stole fifty of the hundred horses Smoke delivered to his old friend Big Jim Conyers in Tarrant County, Texas. Then they stole two thousand cattle from Big Jim . . . and killed him just for the fun of it. Now they&’re going to pay . . . The leader of this unholy band of devils is Delbert Catron—but everyone calls him The Professor. Whatever he&’s called, he leads the most ruthless gang of vicious kill-crazy desperadoes this side of the border. Hellbent on avenging his friend&’s murder, nothing will stop Smoke Jensen from hunting down these killers. And celebrating justice . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Texas Killers
by J. T. EdsonTo Dusty Fog's eye, it seems like a killer's convention is set to convene in Corpus Christi in honor of the arrival of a European crown prince. And it's Dusty's job -- along with fast-draw artist Waco, a knife master called the Ysabel Kid, and other members of Ole Devil Hardin's Floating Outfit -- to keep his highness breathing while on American soil. But things are threatening to get seriously out of hand, because there're a lot more than just a few hired guns who want a shot at this royal target. And it's looking like Fog's going to be facing an old adversary again -- the world's most feared assassin -- even though Dusty's already killed him once!
A Texas Kind of Christmas: Three Connected Christmas Cowboy Romance Stories
by Jodi Thomas Celia Bonaduce Rachael MilesTake a trip to beautiful Texas and the fabled St. Nicholas Hotel on Christmas Eve, 1859 where anything can happen—even love—in the story collection fans of Diana Palmer, Linda Lael Miller, and Lori Wilde will fall in love with this holiday season! ONE NIGHT AT THE ST. NICHOLASNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Jodi Thomas To escape her stepmother&’s plot to marry her off, Texas heiress Jacqueline Hartman spends Christmas Eve sharing a hideout with an accused bank robber. After a night in Nathanial Ward&’s arms, Jacqueline is certain she has met her match after all. But will his heartfelt promise of love lead to his demise at the hands of the law? BIRDIE&’S FLIGHT * Celia Bonaduce Seamstress Birdie Flanagan gets the surprise of her life when she receives a beautiful gown—and a sudden invitation—for the ball of the season! With her flaming red hair, Birdie creates a stir from the moment she arrives, capturing the eye of the dashing Captain Douglas Newcastle. But will a villainous suitor from her past keep her from her long awaited happily-ever-after? TEXAS SPIRIT * Rachael Miles When lovely spinster Eugenie Charpentier makes a trip across the Texas frontier with former Texas Ranger Asher Graham, she gets an unexpected lesson in the ways of rough-and-tumble men. But once Asher is escorting her across the dance floor at the Christmas ball, it&’s Jenny&’s turn to tutor the rugged lawman in the art of love. . . .
A Texas Kind of Cowboy (Last Ride, Texas)
by Delores FossenThey&’re in for the ride of their lives When single mom Lorelei Parkman discovers the biological father of her adopted daughter could be Dax Buchanan—the Dax Buchanan—she&’s shocked. Of all the men in Last Ride, Texas, the bull-riding bad boy doesn&’t quite fit the bill of…parent. But as Lorelei learns more about Stellie&’s mysterious birth mother, she realizes she&’ll have to trust the reckless rodeo star…or risk losing her baby forever. Dax is normally up for any kind of challenge. Daddy duty, however, is best left to the pros. Still, being with the little girl, and the gorgeous Lorelei, unlocks something inside—a completeness he&’s been chasing his whole life. And now that he has it, he&’s sure as hell not about to let it go. Bonus novella! While doing research for the Last Ride Society, Alana Parkman runs into cowboy Gray Russell, and while she's still attracted to her former flame, ghosts from the past might interfere with their steamy reunion…Last Ride, TexasBook 1: Spring at Saddle RunBook 2: Christmas at Colts CreekBook 3: Summer at Stallion RidgeBook 4: Mornings at River's End RanchBook 5: A Texas Kind of Cowboy
Texas Law: Law And Disorder Texas-sized Trouble Mountain Witness (An O'Connor Family Mystery #3)
by Barb HanShe escaped the clutches of her violent ex…But the threat continues as she gets closer to the truth.The woman who darts in front of Sheriff Colton O’Connor’s car one rain-lashed night is no stranger to him. But she is someone he never expected to see again. Especially not in his hometown. Now as they ride out the storm together, the widowed lawman awakens dangerous emotions in Makena Eden. As a rogue cop tracks them, the spark that was lit between Makena and Colton long ago reignites. Once the threat has passed, will they walk away—together?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.An O’Connor Family MysteryBook 1: Texas KidnappingBook 2: Texas TargetBook 3: Texas Law
The Texas Lawman's Last Stand & Hot Combat: The Texas Lawman's Last Stand (Texas Maternity: Labor and Delivery #3)
by Delores Fossen Elle JamesDon’t miss this reader favorite from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, featuring a Texas lawman and the woman and baby he’ll do anything to protect…Texas lawman Bo Duggan got the shock of his life when Mattie Collier showed up on his doorstep, claiming his daughter was really hers and not his son’s twin. But before Bo could argue, Mattie became a gunman’s target and duty compelled him to protect her. After getting the children to safety and then going on the run, Bo couldn’t help but admire the way Mattie wouldn’t back down—from a fight and from believing she was his baby’s mother. Bo had trouble imagining a life without the little girl he’d given his heart to. And before long, he had to admit, he had trouble imagining living without her mother, too.Originally published in 2011Book 3 in Texas Maternity: Labor and Delivery
Texas Lead Slingers (Trailsman #360)
by Jon SharpeIn a booming Gulf Coast town, Skye Fargo and over a dozen of the best poker players around are competing in a high-stakes game being held by Fargo's old friend, Senator Deerforth. <P><P>But someone wants him to fold before the games even start, and the Trailsman is going to have to play things close to the vest if he's going to survive...
Texas Legacy (Texas Trilogy)
by Lorraine HeathFor as long as he can remember, Rawley Cooper has loved Faith Leigh. But the cruelty of his childhood haunts him and he knows he’s undeserving of Faith. When she comes to him on the night of her nineteenth birthday, they both give into temptation. But the searing kiss reaffirms what he’s always known: he can’t have a lifetime of her in his arms. To protect his heart, he packs his things and heads west. Faith has always adored the boy her parents took in and raised. But she’s not certain she can ever forgive him for riding out of her life just when she needed him the most. When an urgent telegram forces him to return six years later, Rawley discovers Faith is now a woman to be reckoned with. As old feelings are stirred back to life and new passions take hold, they both must confront secrets from their past or risk losing a legacy of love.
Texas Lightning (Lone Star #1)
by Gerry BartlettA million-dollar idea. A city girl in the country. And a man who brings out her wild side… Anna Delaney is thrilled to leave Boston for Austin, Texas, when her small tech company is bought out by a conglomerate. Born into a family of over-protective brothers, this is her chance at true independence—and a name-making professional breakthrough. Even when gorgeous billionaire rancher King Sanders forms a one-man welcoming committee, Anna insists that she doesn’t need a tour guide—or another bodyguard. But after she narrowly escapes a kidnapping attempt, she can’t say no to King spiriting her away to someplace safe…and very private. Someone wants the valuable software Anna’s developing, and King is determined to keep her safe until the culprit is caught. The hunky cowboy lights her up brighter than the Lone Star sky at night, but neither one of them is prepared for just how wild Texas can get—and just how hard they’re willing to fight to stay together…
Texas Mail Order Bride
by Linda Broday"So beautiful. You make it impossible to think." He pulled her against him and found her mouth. "You don't know how long I've wanted to do this." When he let her up for air, she whispered as though she couldn't trust her voice, "Is this another Texas custom?" "Absolutely," he growled. "Welcome to Texas." Rancher Cooper Thorne thinks his life is finally on an even keel-until Delta Dandridge steps off the stagecoach and claims she's his mail order bride. Brash and quick-witted, the meddling Southern Belle is everything Cooper thought he never wanted...and everything his heart is telling him he needs. But Cooper swore long ago that he'd never marry, and he aims to keep his word, especially now that the demons from his past have returned to threaten everything-and everyone-he holds dear...