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Stroke of Luck
by Jourdan LaneDale and Brandt didn't have an easy start in their relationship, but after nearly three years together, they're in a really good place--and more in love than ever. They've had a change of scenery and are now proud owners of a large ranch in Colorado. Sometimes they argue about the small stuff, but it never lasts long and they always find their way through.When an old friend from Texas arrives unexpectedly, jealousy rears its ugly head, and Brandt and Dale find themselves at odds. Can they help Evan through his rough patch, and keep their relationship firmly grounded in the process?Author's Note: For better enjoyment, this story should be read after Surrender.
The Strong Land: A Western Sextet
by Jim Meskimen Jon Tuska Louis L’amour Mark Bramhall Traber BurnsLouis L’Amour was the most decorated author in the history of American letters and a recipient of the Medal of Freedom. Now collected here in a single book are several of Louis L’Amour’s finest Western stories the way Mr. L’Amour wrote them. At the time Louis L’Amour was writing, it was common practice for editors to rewrite the manuscript to fit certain publishing criteria. The text of The Strong Land has been restored, and the stories within it appear as Mr. L’Amour intended for them to be read.Whether you’re new to the thrilling frontier fiction of Louis L’Amour or one of his legions of fans, these six short stories will assure you that you are in the hands of a master storyteller.Included here are:“The One for the Mohave Kid,”“His Brother’s Debt,”“A Strong Land Growing,”“Lit a Shuck for Texas,”“The Nester and the Paiute,” and “Barney Takes a Hand.”
The Strong Shall Live
by Louis L'AmourThey came west to stay, risking their blood to dig the gold, ride the range, conquer the greedy, and carve out a legacy of freedom. Men honed by desert fires and edged by combat with fist and gun. Women tested to the limit of endurance by an unrelenting land. Now, in a long-awaited collection of his stories, Louis L'Amour tells of the real heroes of the frontier, the survivors for whom hanging tough was as natural as drawing breath.From the Paperback edition.
Strong, Silent Cowboy: A Moving Violations Novel (Moving Violations #2)
by Lora Leigh Veronica ChadwickFrom #1 New York Times bestseller Lora Leigh and Veronica Chadwick comes a second chance at love and bodyguard romance Strong, Silent Cowboy, a Moving Violations novel.“Leigh’s books can scorch the ink off the page.”—RT Book ReviewHe Will Do Anything…Sallie Hamblen had three incredibly hot, sexy nights with Jacob Donovan, an undercover CIA agent, before he disappeared, leaving her broken hearted and forever yearning for the man she lost. Years later, Jacob doesn’t know that the beauty he’s about to seduce in a small town bar is the woman he held in his arms all those years ago… and that she’s on the run from her past. To Keep Her Safe…Former CIA agent turned cowboy, Jacob Donovan wants nothing more than a simple life. Just the ranch and occasionally someone warm and sweet in his bed. Until Sallie comes back into his life and all of a sudden he wants to be in her bed every night...all night. When he discovers that her life is in danger, he swears he’ll protect her. Even when secrets are revealed that threaten everything between them, he will lay everything on the line to keep her in his arms.
The Strong Silent Type (Cavanaugh Justice #5)
by Marie FerrarellaA female cop falls for her sexy partner, despite the emotional obstacles in their pasts, in this western romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.Until Jack Hawkins became her partner, Teri Cavanaugh had never encountered a case she couldn’t crack or a cop whose life wasn’t an open book. Male detectives wanted to be “Hawk.” Women flat-out wanted him. Teri simply wanted to know the man behind the badge, because her sixth sense smelled a story. Hawk resisted, but a good cop knew the value of patience. . . . Of course, a good cop also knew not to kiss one’s partner. Or to cross the line from being partners to being lovers. Yet Teri was guilty on both counts and, worse, seemed powerless to stop what she had started . . .
Strongheart
by Don BendellIntroducing a new Western series in the classic tradtion of Louis L'Amour. A son of both the Sioux and white worlds, Joshua Strongheart has two prized possessions-his father's Bowie knife and his stepfather's Colt .45 Peacemaker. And when his stage is robbed by a cold-blooded gang, Strongheart vows to show that revenge-just like that knife-cuts deep.
Strongheart: The Lost Journals of May Dodd and Molly McGill (One Thousand White Women Series #3)
by Jim FergusStrongheart is the final installment to the One Thousand White Women trilogy, a novel about fierce women who are full of heart and the power to survive.In 1873, a Cheyenne chief offers President Grant the opportunity to exchange one thousand horses for one thousand white women, in order to marry them with his warriors and create a lasting peace. These women, "recruited" by force in the penitentiaries and asylums of the country, gradually integrate the way of life of the Cheyenne, at the time when the great massacres of the tribes begin. After the battle of Little Big Horn, some female survivors decide to take up arms against the United States, which has stolen from the Native Americans their lands, their way of life, their culture and their history. This ghost tribe of rebellious women will soon go underground to wage an implacable battle, which will continue from generation to generation. In this final volume of the One Thousand White Women trilogy, Jim Fergus mixes with rare mastery the struggle of women and Native Americans in the face of oppression, from the end of the 19th century until today. With a vivid sense of the 19th century American West, Fergus paints portraits of women as strong as they are unforgettable.
Stryker's Wife (Man of the Month)
by Dixie BrowningMAN OF THE MONTHTALL, DARK AND HANDSOMEMR. NOVEMBERReluctant Bachelor: Kurt Stryker didn't want to marry, but he sure needed a wife!Unsuspecting Bride: Sweet, sexy Debranne Kiley.The proposal: Gulp!Rugged Kurt Stryker wasn't a man of many words, but he did have one heck of a hot desire for Debranne Kiley. So when he needed a wife to keep custody of the boy in his care, he started practicing his "I do." Problem was, whenever he had Debranne in his arms, he couldn't get the proposal past his lips! Now this sweet, loving woman had him longing to say three little words he'd never planned on uttering again....MAN OF THE MONTH: He has to pop the question-one of these days...
Stubborn Hearts
by Carol Ritten SmithCan the love of an honorable man be enough to forgive a woman’s one felonious act? Should that woman risk everything to find out? <P> When Tom Carver, Whistle Creek’s blacksmith, tackles a youth prowling in his barn, he certainly doesn’t expect that youth to be the recently-hired school teacher, Beth Patterson.<P> Her feeble excuses invite his suspicion, so for the next few weeks, he devises “chance” encounters with her so he can watch her every move. <P> Hiding from the law, Beth had hopes of starting afresh in the town of Whistle Creek. But with one brother obsessed with stealing a horse, and the other, younger one befriending the town’s intrusive blacksmith, she fears her ugly past will be uncovered. <P> Tom’s deliberate encounters with Beth reveal she is a deeply devoted sister, and a beautiful, loving woman. Soon desire expels his distrust and he purposely courts her. Denying her own yearnings, Beth knows she must reject his advances for the sake of her small family. Surely Tom, a decent and respected man, would condemn her for her one tragic deed. Wouldn’t he?
Stuck in the Country with You: A Spicy Small Town Western Romance
by Zuri DayGood fences make good neighbors—except when a scorching shared past makes things complicated—in this delightful city-meets-country romance from Zuri Day.She&’s packing her bags—and her baggage. Ten years ago, Genesis Washington made a very poor decision. At the time, it seemed great. Fantastic. Explosive. But the truth is, your one-night rebound should never be your younger brother&’s rival. And he definitely shouldn&’t be someone who allegedly only slept with you to gain the upper hand—even if the sex was amazing. Now Genesis is blindsided when the farm she&’s inherited just happens to be right next door to Jaxson King, the regrettable one-night stand she&’s still painfully attracted to. This man has aged like the finest of wines, and what&’s worse, he&’s now a thoughtful and responsible father. Good thing Genesis has a (*cough* long-distance *cough*) boyfriend. Well, sort of. It&’s complicated. Jaxson and his hotness should be easy enough to ignore. But when city-girl Genesis discovers there&’s a serious learning curve to her humble new home, it&’s Jaxson who&’s there to lend a very skilled helping hand. With every problem that arises, Jaxson is seemingly making all the right moves—both on the farm and when things heat up behind closed doors. But, surely, that doesn&’t mean he&’s right for Genesis, does it? From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…Frenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. JohnThe Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey KennedyOut of Office by A.H. CunninghamChurch Girl by Naima Simone
Stud for Hire
by Sabrina YorkJust south of Fort Worth, Texas, you'll find a little ranch where the hot, toned cowboys are ready and eager to take it all off and make your naughtiest fantasies come true... When her sister plans a wild bachelorette weekend at the Double S Ranch, Hanna Stevens is pretty sure she'll just grin and bear it while the other women get their fill of hot cowboy strippers. After all, Hanna has never met a man who made her really want. Zack, Hanna's future husband, offered to marry her and save her family's ranch from financial ruin, and while she accepted, it was never what you'd call a passionate affair. But when she locks eyes with Logan, Hanna is suddenly overwhelmed by the feeling she's always craved and never experienced: Pure. Animal. Desire..."Sabrina York delivers another smokin' hot, cowboy from Snake Gully! Pure pleasure on the pages!" Donna Michaels, New York Times bestselling author "Sabrina York can write a sexy cowboy like no other!" Susan Stoker, New York Times bestselling authorIncludes an exclusive preview of the next Stripped Down novel, Cowboy to Command.
The Substitute Bride
by Janet DeanFleeing an arranged marriage, debutante Elizabeth Manning exchanges places with a mail-order bride bound for New Harmony, Iowa. Life on the frontier can't be worse than forced wedlock to pay her father's gambling debts. But Ted Logan's rustic lifestyle and rambunctious children prove to be more of a challenge than Elizabeth expects. She doesn't know how to be a mother or a wife. She doesn't even know how to tell Ted the truth about her past—especially as her feelings for him grow. Little does she know, Ted's hiding secrets of his own, and when their pasts collide, there's more than one heart at stake.
The Substitute Bride
by Linda S. GlazJared Callahan's mysterious bride Rancher Jared Callahan eagerly awaited the arrival of his mail-order bride. But instead of the kindhearted woman who wrote about escaping her constrained city life, the beauty who arrived in his remote frontier town couldn't remember anything. Not him, not their long-distance courtship, not even her own name. What is he going to do with this petite spitfire? Dazed and confused from a railway accident, Rebecca Layne finds herself saying "I do" to the handsome stranger who claims to be her betrothed. But as feelings for Jared blossom, the mysteries of her past threaten to unravel her life at the seams. Only when the truth is finally revealed can this marriage of convenience ever become a true union of love.
Sudden Makes War
by Oliver StrangeWhen he rode into Sandy Bend, there was a range war in the making. So he signed on with the Circle Dot outfit and started to poke around where others had been afraid to go. He called himself James Green, but wherever men talked low over a game of monte or a bottle of whiskey, he was referred to as Sudden!
Sudden Rides Again
by Oliver StrangeIt was a dusty town in the Arizona badlands, and the scum of the border who lived there feared nothing: God, law, nor man. Governor Bleke wanted the place disinfected. It stank, he said, to high heaven. It took a particular land of man to go in there alone; a man as mercilessly fast with his guns as any lone rider on the owlhoot trail. Bleke knew of only one man who could do the job: Sudden!
Sudden Setup: Dropping The Hammer (the Kavanaughs, Book 4) / Sudden Setup (crisis: Cattle Barge, Book 1) (Crisis: Cattle Barge Ser. #1)
by Barb HanSomeone desperately wants her dead.A stranger is her only hope.Alone and on the run for the past two years, Holden Crawford knows helping Ella Butler will only bring him trouble. But not rescuing one of Cattle Barge’s wealthiest daughters isn’t an option and now he’ll risk everything to protect her. Once her would-be killers are caught and Holden knows Ella is safe, will revealing his darkest secrets bring them closer…or force her out of his life forever?
Suddenly a Father
by Melissa Senate Laura Marie AltomA very special delivery!For the Twins' Sake by Melissa Senate Noah Dawson is willing enough to believe the adorable newborn left on his doorstep is his child. And then his ex, Sara Mayhew, turns up, claiming the baby is hers—a twin to her infant son—and Noah realizes he&’s not the father. Even so, the cowboy has already swapped his spurs for a baby carrier. But despite their still-powerful attraction, Sara isn&’t ready to trust the &“new&” Noah… Temporary Dad by Laura Marie Altom Fireman Jed Hale is used to being in control. But babysitting his sister&’s infant triplets is making him feel utterly helpless. To get them back to their mom, he&’ll have to make the eight-hundred-mile trip to the family cabin. Thank goodness beautiful new neighbor Annie Harnesberry offers a helping hand. Jed has never needed anyone, but he's starting to think that needing Annie wouldn't be so bad… Previously published as For the Twins' Sake and Temporary Dad
Suddenly a Frontier Father
by Lyn CoteHis Ready-Made FamilyMason Chandler is home to meet his mail-order bride—six months too late! Little wonder Emma Jones wants to honor his letter releasing her from their agreement, especially when Mason has returned from his father’s deathbed with two adopted girls in tow. And the dark secret he’s hiding makes the homesteader feel unworthy to woo anyone. As the new schoolteacher in Pepin, Wisconsin, Emma can support herself without a husband. Yet she’s touched by Mason’s kindness to his half sister and her orphaned companion. Taking the little girls under her wing comes naturally to Emma—and they dearly want her for their mama. Can Mason break free of his past to fight for their surprise family?
Sullivan's Promise: A Bitter Creek Novel (Bitter Creek #17)
by Joan JohnstonTwo unforgiving lovers reunite for the sake of their child in this fiery contemporary romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Surrender. Facing the unexpected consequences of a life-altering night of passion with a cowboy she met in a Jackson Hole bar, and with her life committed to protecting endangered species, Victoria Grayhawk does what she believes is the right thing. She hunts down the cowboy, seeking his agreement that their baby should be adopted by a loving family. Montana rancher Ryan Sullivan has no intention of giving away his own flesh and blood, and takes their son to raise himself. When Vick realizes what a horrible mistake she’s made, and wants back into their child’s life, Rye remains inflexible—because once trust is lost there are no second chances—until an attack by one of the grizzlies Vick has spent her life protecting changes everything and Rye learns that sometimes love can heal all wounds. “A riveting story of love, passion, and forgiveness.”—Fresh FictionThe passionate Westerns in Joan Johnston’s Bitter Creek series can be enjoyed together or separately, in any order:TEXAS BRIDE • WYOMING BRIDE • MONTANA BRIDE • SINFUL • SHAMELESS • BLACKTHORNE’S BRIDE • SULLIVAN’S PROMISE
Summer at Shore Leave Cafe (A Shore Leave Cafe Romance #1)
by Abbie Williams"Abbie Williams is an author who excels at the romance genre. Her Shore Leave Cafe Romance series is a showcase for her ability to weave a contemporary tapestry, complete with rich characters, vivid settings and seductive moods."—Dean Mayes, Author of: The Hambledown Dream, Gifts of the Peramangk, The Recipient, The Artisan HeartJoelle Gordon is leaving Chicago and her cheating husband to head for her hometown of Landon, Minnesota. There, she returns to the Shore Leave Cafe, the lakeside diner the Davis women have run for decades. Joelle's family, including her three teenaged daughters, Camille, Tish, and Ruthann, is made up of strong women who have long believed in a curse upon them - a curse that robs them of the men they love.This summer has plenty in store for Joelle. Finding herself confronted with the reality of single motherhood, the last thing she expects is gorgeous, passionate Blythe Tilson, a summer employee at Shore Leave, with an uncertain past. Can Joelle resist the temptation of a younger man, and does she dare to consider loving someone again, or will the Davis family curse prove all too true?A story about heartbreak, blame, family, destiny, and the difficulties of returning home, Summer at the Shore Leave Cafe is the first book in A Shore Leave Cafe Romance series.A Shore Leave Cafe Romance series:1. Summer at the Shore Leave Cafe2. Second Chances3. A Notion of Love4. Winter at the White Oaks Lodge5. Wild Flower6. The First Law of Love7. Until Tomorrow8. The Way Back9. Return to YesterdayThe story continues in her most recent novel, A Place to Belong.Also from Abbie Williams, The Dove Saga1. Heart of a Dove2. Soul of a Crow3. Grace of a Hawk
Summer at Stallion Ridge
by Delores Fossen"Clear off space on your keeper shelf, Fossen has arrived."—Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling authorCan two old friends rekindle the spark that brought them together when their pasts are littered with land mines?The chance to be near his young son is the only thing that could entice former SWAT commander Matt Corbin back to his hometown. Matt has only a few happy memories of his tough childhood in Last Ride, Texas, and most of them involve Emory Parkman. Once his teenage crush, she&’s now living in a cottage on his late grandfather&’s ranch, which seems like a good omen…until Matt learns Emory is looking into his family&’s history, a subject he&’d prefer remained closed.Emory&’s wedding-gown designs are said to bring luck—to everyone but her. Though twice bitten by romance that went sour, she&’s tempted to take a chance on the rancher next door. Emory and Matt&’s long-ago attempts at love never got a fair chance, but all these years later, their attraction is stronger than ever. Maybe by unearthing some of his ancestors&’ long-buried secrets, she can help him finally cast off the past&’s shadows and prove to Matt that the third time&’s the charm.A Last Ride, Texas NovelBook 1: Spring at Saddle RunBook 2: Christmas at Colts CreekBook 3: Summer at Stallion Ridge Book 4: Mornings at Rivers End Ranch
Summer Cowboy
by R. W. ClingerProfessional book critic Parker Rexx leads a mundane life in Pittsburgh. The only excitement he really has these days is his faltering relationship with boyfriend Kasey Lowman. Lately Kasey hasn't been paying attention to Parker, beginning the end of their romance.Summer days are looking up for Parker ever since sexy cattle rancher Jobe Rider arrives. He’s staying through the end of August as he cares for his aged grandfather. Suddenly Parker’s life becomes very interesting.Truth is, Parker can't stop watching the summer cowboy. As his relationship with Kasey crumbles, a fresh one flourishes with Jobe. Soon the two become heated lovers. Unfortunately, August is coming to a quick end. Will Parker be able to keep Jobe, or will he be forced to give up his summer cowboy?
Summer Lightning
by Tamara McKinleyIf you love Lesley Pearse, you're sure to fall for Tamara McKinley.Miriam Strong has been looking forward to her family arriving at Bellbird Station to celebrate her seventy-fifth birthday, and she can't imagine how anything could go wrong. But then questions are raised about a stolen inheritance, and everyone is surprised to discover that Miriam has hidden the existence of a dangerous personal enemy. Miriam's granddaughters are drawn into the conflict, and a hero emerges in the person of Jake Connor, a high-minded lawyer determined to discover the truth. Summer Lightning is a feel-good family epic with a dark heart.
Summer Lightning
by Tamara MckinleyIf you love Lesley Pearse, you're sure to fall for Tamara McKinley.Miriam Strong has been looking forward to her family arriving at Bellbird Station to celebrate her seventy-fifth birthday, and she can't imagine how anything could go wrong. But then questions are raised about a stolen inheritance, and everyone is surprised to discover that Miriam has hidden the existence of a dangerous personal enemy. Miriam's granddaughters are drawn into the conflict, and a hero emerges in the person of Jake Connor, a high-minded lawyer determined to discover the truth. Summer Lightning is a feel-good family epic with a dark heart.
Summer Nights with a Cowboy: A Kittredge Ranch Novel (Kittredge Ranch #3)
by Caitlin CrewsUSA Today bestselling author Caitlin Crews returns with Summer Nights with a Cowboy, another emotional romance in her stunning cowboy series Kittredge Ranch….He doesn’t believe in love…Traveling nurse Janie Atwood has come to Cold River to uncover old family secrets and maybe, if she’s lucky, find a new home. That the gorgeous, glowering sheriff next door thinks her caring for his elderly neighbor is a nefarious scheme is a bonus. Having never been anything but a good girl, Janie finds Zack Kittredge’s simmering suspicion an excellent reason to try being a little dangerous instead…She doesn’t believe in squandering it…Sheriff Zack Kittredge is okay with being… intense. He takes his loner status as seriously as he takes his responsibilities to protect Cold River. And he thinks cheerful Janie might be a threat to the town. But the more he gets to know her, the more he faces the truth—she’s brighter than sunshine and he’s like a moth to her flame. When Janie suggests he could use a few charm school lessons, he surprises them both by accepting. He doesn’t need help. But it’s clear he might need her…Because the only thing hotter than the summer sun in the Rockies is the forbidden passion that burns between them…“This steamy tale proves opposites attract.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on All Night Long with a Cowboy