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True Grit
by Charles Portis<P>Charles Portis has long been acclaimed as one of America's foremost writers. <P>True Grit, his most famous novel, was first published in 1968, and became the basis for the movie starring John Wayne. <P> True Grit tells the story of Mattie Ross, who is just fourteen years of age when a coward going by the name of Tom Chaney shoots her father down in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and robs him of his life, his horse, and $150 in cash. <P> Mattie leaves home to avenge her father's blood. <P>With the one-eyed Rooster Cogburn, the meanest available U. S. Marshal, by her side, Mattie pursues the homicide into Indian Territory. <P>True Grit is eccentric, cool, straight, and unflinching, like Mattie herself. From a writer of true status, this is an American classic through and through.
True Love at Silver Creek Ranch: A Valentine Valley Novel (Valentine Valley #2)
by Emma CaneA woman struggles to resist the town bad boy when he becomes a hired hand at her family ranch in this romantic comedy from a USA Today bestselling author.Adam Desantis is back in the small town of Valentine Valley, Colorado—bruised, battle-weary and sexier than ever! Not that Brooke Thalberg is in the market. The beautiful cowgirl of Silver Creek Ranch needs a cowboy for hire, not a boyfriend—though the gaggle of grandmas at the Widows’ Boardinghouse thinks otherwise. But from the moment she finds herself in Adam’s arms, she’s shocked to discover she may just want more.Adam knows it’s crazy to tangle with Brooke, especially with the memories that still haunt him, and the warm welcome her family has given him. But he finds himself in a fix, because tender-loving Brooke is so much more woman than he ever imagined. Can a soldier battling demons give her the love she clearly deserves?Just about everybody in Valentine thinks so!Praise for the Valentine Valley series by Emma Cane:“Strong families, deep friendships and sexy heroes abound in Valentine Valley. I’d love to live there.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods
True Love Cowboy: A McGraths Novel
by Jennifer RyanNew York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan is known for her cowboy heroes, strong-willed heroines, and powerful love stories. Always page-turning, her western set romances are perfect for fans of Diana Palmer, BJ Daniels, and Linda Lael Miller.Cowboys live by their word, their wits, and their loyalty.Jon Crawford has returned to Montana, determined to take over his father’s ranch and raise his daughter in Big Sky Country, leaving the big-city life behind once and for all. He doesn’t have time to fall in love, but he doesn’t count on stubborn but beautiful Trinity McGrath, who arouses his protective instincts even as she tries to push him away.Life hasn’t always been easy for Trinity, but now she has everything she needs—her family, friends, and a safe and secure life. With a business to build, Trinity doesn’t have time for romance…until Jon comes barging into her life and all her intentions are turned upside down! Still, an attraction like theirs is too powerful to deny, and sometimes true love comes along when you least expect it. But when someone from Jon's past comes back with a vengeance, Trinity and Jon will have to do everything they can to save themselves and their new love...
True to the Law
by Jo GoodmanHe was on the hunt for a runaway beauty "Find her" is the only instruction that private detective Cobb Bridger receives from Richard Mackey. <P><P>The scion of a wealthy Chicago family, Mackey is desperate to know the whereabouts of the woman who disappeared from his employ, taking with her something of great value. Intrigued as much by what Mackey won't say about the missing item as he is by Mackey's description of the missing woman, Cobb accepts the assignment.<P> And the one true lie that could destroy them bothBitter Springs, Wyoming, has a new schoolteacher who may or may not be exactly what she seems. Upon making the acquaintance of Miss Tru Morrow, Cobb begins to question the guilt of this golden-haired lady--and the protective feelings she stirs in him. His investigation hinges on understanding where the truth lies. Can he believe in Tru? Or is she just another treacherous woman out to swindle this hardened detective's heart?
Trueblood Texas: The Cowboy's Secret Son
by Gayle WilsonIsabella Trueblood made history reuniting people torn apart by war and an epidemic. Now, generations later, Lily and Dylan Garrett carry on her work with their agency, Finders Keepers. Circumstances may have changed, but the goal remains the same. Lost His first love. Mark Peterson had never gotten over Jillian Salvini's desertion ten years ago. She and her family had left in the middle of the night. Mark's heart hadn't recovered. Now that she was back, was a second chance possible? Found Her son's father. When Jillian and her son, Drew, reclaimed her family's Panhandle homestead, she'd never expected there would still be a Peterson in residence next door. Of course, she'd never expected her ranch to be sabotaged. Or to find out what had terrified and made enemies of her father and Mark's so long ago. Finders Keepers: bringing families together
Truly Madly Montana
by Fiona LoweSummer in Montana brings heat with a chance of romance in the new Medicine River Romance from the award-winning author of Montana ActuallySexy and charming Australian doctor Will Bartlett will do anything to help out a friend, even if it means moving to Bear Paw for the summer. Some small-town hospitality, and the uncomplicated friendship of his co-worker, Millie, is just the ticket to shake off the restlessness that's been gripping him lately.Millie Switkowski, RN and medical student, is home for her clinical rotation, and she's determined to make this summer so much better than last. She's got a year of medical school under her belt, her diabetes is under control and she's kicked her crazy crush for Will Bartlett, who only ever treated her as "one of the guys."But when Will turns out to be Millie's supervising physician, without warning the summer gets a whole lot hotter than either of them anticipated. With both of them holding onto thorny secrets, can they walk away with their hearts intact?
Trusting the Cowboy: A Texas Soldier's Family Marriage, Maverick Style! Trusting The Cowboy Return To Marker Ranch (Big Sky Cowboys #2)
by Carolyne AarsenFalling for the Rancher When Lauren McCauley returns to the Circle M Ranch after her father's death, she's focused on selling the spread and getting a fresh start somewhere else. But she's unprepared for the jolt her heart feels when she meets Vic Moore. The handsome, broad-shouldered cowboy may have a legitimate claim to the Circle M, and he makes it clear he'd like to lasso Lauren, as well. Terrified of another heartbreak, Lauren vows to cash in and ship out. But the strong and steady rancher is not about to give up on his dreams of a home...and a family to go with it.
Trusting the Rancher: An Anthology
by Cathy Gillen Thacker Pamela BrittonA fresh start…on her own terms.The Rancher Next DoorRebecca Carrigan is determined to run an alpaca ranch in the middle of cattle country, and succeed on her own. She doesn’t need constant interference from Trevor McCabe. But Trevor is just trying to protect Rebecca from his rival, Vince Owen. He won’t let his beautiful neighbor—or the ranch she’s worked so hard for—be hurt by the vindictive Vince. The problem is convincing Rebecca that Trevor is on her side…Winning the Rancher’s HeartAs an ex-soldier, Jaxton Stone lives by precise, regimented order…until single mom Naomi Jones arrives with her kids at the Dark Horse Ranch and complicates everything. Along with the chaos, the feisty redhead and her children bring fun back to Jax’s life. She may be his total opposite, but Jax can’t stay away from the woman who makes his ranch feel like home.
Trusting the Rancher with Christmas: A Clean Romance (Three Springs, Texas #2)
by Cari Lynn WebbA visit for the holidaysBrings love for a lifetimeCattle rancher Evan Bishop is desperate for Paige Palmer&’s help. The veterinarian is in Three Springs for the holidays, but the single dad hopes she has time to save his ailing livestock. Paige is up for the challenge, though not quite up to resisting the cowboy&’s rugged charm and his darling devotion to his little girl. Can Paige learn to trust the rancher before the countdown to Christmas ends? USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorThree Springs, TexasBook 1: The Texas SEAL's SurpriseBook 2: Trusting the Rancher with Christmas
Try: A Novel
by Lily BuranaTRY: a rodeo rider's mettle in the face of being thrown off time after time…In Denver, Colorado, Daryl Heatherly is a promising young artist, hoping to find the place she fits in. Back home in the country just outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming—the real west—she's returning to the last place her family all lived together, to a life bordered only by sage and sky. And it's there she rubs up against J.W. Jarrett, a World Champion rodeo cowboy and old-school Southern gentleman. Against her better judgment—not to mention that of her best friend, Shawna, and over-protective brother, Jace—Daryl forges ahead despite her own recent heartbreak, not only dating J.W., but joining him on the circuit to watch him ride. Even though the chemistry between them is immediate and undeniable, Daryl is determined not to fall for a cowboy, with all the dust and drama that implies—especially when she finds out that J.W. is a man with secrets. But Daryl hasn't counted on the grit of a man who has outlasted every other rider in the ring—her cowboy isn't going to give up that easily…A love story set in the New West world of honky-tonks, buckle bunnies and pointy-toed boots, TRY is a fast, fresh, sensually charged novel about holding on to what you love despite all the bumps and bruises.
Tú no eres para mí
by Lenna LoopNo hay nadie más cabezota que Laura ni tan obstinado como Hunter. Lástima que no estén dispuestos a conocerse, ¡saltarían las chispas! «Si ya has oído hablar de la agencia de parejas True Love.com sabrás que cuentan con una base de datos que, según ellos, envidia la competencia, y que tienen un sistema propio basado en la elaboración de cartas astrales para garantizar la máxima compatibilidad entre sus clientes. Vamos, que la primera vez que oí hablar de esto me pareció un timo de los tantos que pululan por internet. El problema es que mi amiga Sonia no pensaba lo mismo y, a veces, cuando se le mete algo en la cabeza, puede volverse la chica más pesada del mundo. No sabía que me había hecho un perfil, ni la que se me venía encima. Laura». «Mi mejor amigo cree que tengo que utilizar la jodida aplicación de conocer parejas que me ha descargado en el móvil para olvidar a mi exmujer. El muy cabrón no entiende que ese es un asunto entre Grace y yo, y que seguimos arreglando las cosas, nos queremos, es la mujer de mi vida..., pero para que esto funcione o ella viene al rancho conmigo de forma más o menos permanente o yo dejo mis caballos para instalarme con ella en la ciudad, lo que no va ocurrir. Seguimos buscando una solución. Hunter».Después de conocerse a través de TrueLove.com Laura y Hunter tienen claro que lo suyo nunca funcionaría porque ninguno de los dos tiene la más mínima intención de conocer al otro. Para empezar, Laura vive en España y Hunter en Canadá, y además de otras cosas, sus empleos les absorben la mayor parte del tiempo. Pero ¿qué pasaría si no les quedase más remedio que hacerlo? ¿Y si de paso descubren que es difícil resistirse el uno al otro cuando se miran? A veces, lo mejor que puede ocurrir es que ninguno de tus planes se cumpla.
Tucker
by Louis L'Amour"If a man won't fight for what is rightly his, then he ain't much account." With this challenge from his dying father, young Shell Tucker rode out after three men who had stolen the twenty thousand dollars his father was carrying. Two of the men he hunted, Doc Sites and Kid Reese, were his friends. Dreaming of adventure, Tucker had wanted to join their gang. But now, with his father gone and the people back home desperately in need of the proceeds from the cattle drive, Shell was determined to uphold his father's reputation and recover their money. He knew the odds were against him. Finding his friends would be difficult. Getting the money back would be nearly impossible.From the Paperback edition.
Tulsa (Stagecoach Station, # #26)
by Hank MitchumFrom every corner of America came eager, ambitious settlers determined to stake their claims to land and fortune. But men like Bill Doolin came too, with his gun-toting followers, leading them in daring raids on the outlaw trail. The wild and wide-open Oklahoma Territory was ripe for statehood. From every corner of America came eager, ambitious settlers determined to stake their claims to land and fortune. But men like Bill Doolin came too, with his gun-toting followers, leading them in daring raids on the outlaw trail. Doolin laughed at the harried lawmen of Oklahoma, until Deputy Marshal Jim Land decided to bring him to justice. Then there was the sadistic Turk Freese, who had no love for either Doolin or Land, the man who had vowed to put a noose around his neck. With trouble closing in on him from all sides, Jim Land soon realized that in the final showdown in Tulsa he would have to choose between killing either Doolin or Freese. But he could not know that Doolin himself would hold the power of life and death over him and the woman he loved.
The Tumbler: A Montana Mystery Featuring Gabriel Du Pre (The Montana Mysteries Featuring Gabriel Du Pré #11)
by Peter Bowen&“Truly mysterious—informed by Western legend, steeped in Indian superstition . . . Riding with Du Pré is some kind of enchantment&” (The New York Times Book Review). A rumor circulates around academic circles that the long-lost journals of Meriwether Lewis are in the possession of a hard-bitten Montana fiddler named Gabriel Du Pré. A few years ago, the Métis Indian led a documentary film crew down the Missouri River to commemorate the bicentennial of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, but he won&’t say whether or not he has the journals. Only Benetsee, Du Pré&’s mysterious spiritual guide, has any idea where the journals are, and only a fool would try to make Benetsee talk when he doesn&’t feel like it. It&’s quite possible, though, that billionaire Markham Millbank is a fool. His money cannot persuade Du Pré, and so he begins to consider other forms of pressure. When two of Du Pré&’s friends are kidnapped, the fiddler faces a tough decision: Hand over the journal or risk innocent lives to keep it out of the wrong hands . . .The Tumbler is the 11th book in The Montana Mysteries Featuring Gabriel Du Pré series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Tumbleweed Fever
by L. J. MaasIn the Oklahoma Territory of the Old West, Devlin Brown is trying to redeem herself for her past as an outlaw, now working as a rider on a cattle ranch. Sarah Tolliver is a widow with two children and a successful ranch but no way to protect it from the ruthless men who would rather see her fail. When the two come together, sparks fly as a former outlaw loses her heart to a beautiful yet headstrong young woman.
Tumblewords: Writers Reading the West (Western Literature Series)
by William L. FoxThis was conceived as a community-based project that would bring writers to local venues to read their works for local audiences.
Turn and Burn (Blacktop Cowboys #5)
by Lorelei JamesTanna Barker is a world champion barrel racer. But her personal life has been less of a success, and she's feeling adrift. After her mother's unexpected death, her father has remarried, and sold the Texas ranch she called home. <P><P>Now a rodeo injury has left the restless spitfire holed up in Muddy Gap, unsure what her next move should be. Until she meets her match in a wild, wild cowboy... <P>Veterinarian August Fletcher has always put his job first. He's never found a woman who could handle his on-the-road lifestyle. But when sassy, sexy Tanna blows into town, he finally finds the woman of his fantasies. And there's something between them, but she claims she's been burned by love 'em and leave 'em road dogs before. How can Fletch prove that he's in it for the long haul, and that their sizzling relationship is better than winning any rodeo medal? It'll take some sweet persuasion to convince Tanna that Muddy Gap is where she belongs.
Turn of Glory: Battle of Chancellorsville (Battles of Destiny #8)
by Al LacyAt the Battle of Chancellorsville, four soldiers risk their lives to come to the aid of their friend Rance Dayton while he is under fire. An official commendation from General Stonewall Jackson follows, and the four are proclaimed heroes. But in a matter of days, their lives change drastically when the four mistake General Jackson and other approaching riders for Union soldiers and open fire. Jackson is killed and the four former heroes, now hounded and shamed, head west and turn to lives of crime. And it is Rance Dayton, now a U.S. marshal, who must bring the outlaws to justice.(From the Trade Paperback edition.)
Turnback Creek
by Robert J. RandisiTHE WRONG ARM OF THE LAW When legendary gunfighter John Locke is hired to ride shotgun on a fat payroll wagon bound for Turnback Creek, Montana, it's more than a job. It's a chance to reunite with his old riding partner, ex-Marshal Dale Cooper. The pair go back a ways, and though Coop no longer wears a badge, he wants to hit the trail one more time. But the going is not easy. There are sidewinders in the shadows, ready to pilfer the loot for themselves. Once they get to the ramshackle town, the trouble really starts, as the pair must make a perilous trek to the remote mining camp itself, with death lurking behind every boulder and crevice. Armed with hot lead, cold steel, and an iron will, Locke and Cooper know that in this fight, there will be no winners -- only survivors. But Locke soon learns that the true danger lies closer than he thought.
The Turquoise
by Anya SetonThe spellbinding story of a gifted woman who leaves the magic mountains of her native New Mexico for the chaotic New York of the 1870s. 'To read Seton is to enter into another time with such conviction that it seems as real as the present' (Philippa Gregory) Santa Fe Cameron, named for the place of her birth, is the child of a Spanish mother and a Scotch father and inherited from both a high degree of psychic ability. A Native American medicine man senses this and gives the little orphan a turquoise amulet as a keepsake; this turquoise, the Navajo symbol of the spirit, dominates her life. For Fey, life is made up of violent contrasts: the rough wagon of the young Irishman who brings her East and the scented hansom cabs and carriages waiting before her own Fifth Avenue mansion; the glittering world of the Astor family and a dreary cell in The Tombs prison. All the rich period detail which characterises Anya Seton's novels is here, together with one of her most unusual heroines.
Tuscon Temptress (Trailsman #330)
by Jon SharpeBearcat Lutz rules his town with a bloody fist, forcing innocent prisoners to work as slaves, and destroying everyone who dares to defy him. It’s up to the Trailsman to declaw this unbearable tyrant.
Twelve Dead Men (Those Jensen Boys! #3)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneTHE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURYFor generations, the Jensen family has staked their claim in the heart of the American West. Now the legacy continues as twin brothers Ace and Chance Jensen find justice . . . swinging from a hangman’s noose.THE BAD ALSO DIE YOUNG In a court of law, it takes twelve jurors to convict a killer. Two of them are Jensens. It all started when those Jensen boys, Ace and Chance, got roped into jury duty. It should have ended when justice was servedwith the killer dancing on the end of a rope. But no. This is just the beginning of the death sentence for Ace, Chance, and the other ten terrified jurors.A JURY OF TWELVE MEN AND DEADHe’s one of the most notorious outlaws in the west. He’s also the brother of the hanged killer. Now he’s here in town—and plans to slaughter the jurors, one by one. There’s just one hitch:Ace and Chance aren’t getting ready for judgment day. They’re gunning for justice—Jensen style . . .Also Available in Audiobook
Twelve-Gauge Guardian (Whitehorse, Montana: Winchester Ranch Reloaded #3)
by B. J. DanielsA private investigator partners up with a pretty reporter on a cold case in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.Bad news for journalist Raine Chandler—she’s on the run from a killer, but her luck is about to change as she catches the eye of hunky Cordell Winchester.In town on family business, the cowboy P.I. can’t ignore a lady in need—or resist the urge to help her solve an abduction case long gone cold. But the blue-eyed woman is herself as much of a temptation as she is a mystery. . . . By the time a storm strands them at the Winchester ranch, Raine and Cordell decide to bare all, body and soul. Moved by Cordell’s confessions, Raine makes her own shocking revelation. Now, with another girl gone missing, Cordell has to trust and protect the woman who has already stolen his heart. . . .
The Twelve Mile School (Hearts of Texas #3)
by Judy McGonagillA schoolteacher finds love, loss, and happiness in West Texas.Val Verde County, Texas, 1916Weary of her family's relentless pursuit of a suitable husband for her, twenty-two-year-old Ester Hammon responds to an advertisement seeking a teacher for Twelve Mile School, a small county school far away from her overprotective Dallas family. But nothing prepared her for what she faced when stepping off the train in the small, dusty town of Del Rio, Texas.Living with a ranching family three miles from the school, Ester learned how to shoot, in case of a raid by Pancho Villa, a skill that quickly proved useful, causing Ester to question whether she was meant for such a wild place.Rancher, Grant McKey had no time for love. As a single parent, the schoolteacher living on his ranch was just there for his six-year-old daughter, but adversity has a way of bonding disparate hearts.Attacked by the Villistas, Ester's bravery saves Grant, but a shocking proposal will forever change their future.Publisher’s Note: Readers who enjoy heartful tales of life, faith, and romance will not want to miss this endearing series set in West Texas, highlighting the struggles and delights of life in the early 1900s.Hearts of Texas SeriesThe Widow Jane ParkerThe River RiderThe Twelve Mile School
Twelve Travelers, Twenty Horses
by Harriette Gillem RobinetFrom Scot O'Dell Award-winning author Robinet comes an exciting look at a remarkable turning point in U. S. history, told from the African-American point of view.