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The Winning Ball
by Zane GreyZane Grey (January 31, 1872 - October 23, 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the American frontier, including the novel Riders of the Purple Sage, his bes selling book. This is one of his stories.
The Winter Family
by Clifford JackmanTracing a gang of ruthless outlaws from its birth during the American Civil War to a final bloody showdown in the Territory of Oklahoma, The Winter Family is a hyperkinetic Western noir and a full-on assault to the senses. From the 1860s to the 1880s, the outlaws known as the Winter Family roam the harsh frontier, both serving and battling the fierce advance of civilization. Among its twisted specimens are the psychopathic killer Quentin Ross, the mean and moronic Empire brothers, the impassive ex-slave Fred Johnson, and the gunslinging child prodigy, Lukas Riddle. At the centre of this ultraviolent storm is their cold, dandified and golden-eyed leader, Augustus Winter--a man with a pathological resistance to the rules of society and a preternatural gift for butchery. From their political thuggery during a Chicago election to their work as bounty hunters in the deserts of Arizona, Winter and his crew follow a grim, borderland morality that plays out, time and again, in ruthless carnage. With its haunting, hard-edged style, The Winter Family is a feverishly paced meditation on human nature, violence and the deep contradictions of progress.
The Winter Family: A Novel
by Clifford JackmanA Globe & Mail Top 100 Book of 2015Longlisted for The 2015 Giller PrizeA Finalist for the Governor General's Literary Prize"Sadistic but mesmerizing..."-- The New York Times Book ReviewTracing a group of ruthless outlaws from its genesis during the American Civil War all the way to a final bloody stand in the Oklahoma territories, The Winter Family is a hyperkinetic Western noir that reads like a full-on assault to the senses. Spanning the better part of three decades, The Winter Family traverses America's harsh, untamed terrain, both serving and opposing the fierce advance of civilization. Among its twisted specimens, the Winter Family includes the psychopathic killer Quentin Ross, the mean and moronic Empire brothers, the impassive ex-slave Fred Johnson, and the dangerous child prodigy Lukas Shakespeare But at the malevolent center of this ultraviolent storm is their cold, hardened leader, Augustus Winter--a man with an almost pathological resistance to the rules of society and a preternatural gift for butchery. From their service as political thugs in a brutal Chicago election to their work as bounty hunters in the deserts of Arizona, there's a hypnotic logic to Winter's grim borderland morality that plays out, time and again, in ruthless carnage. With its haunting, hard-edged style, The Winter Family is a feverishly paced meditation on human nature and the dark contradictions of progress.From the Hardcover edition.
The Winter Soldier & Lawman to the Core: Two Thrilling Western Romance Books
by Diana Palmer Delores FossenBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.The Winter Soldier by New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer Just about everyone in town steered clear of taciturn Cy Parks. But Lisa Monroe wasn't exactly quaking in her boots at the sight of Cy. She electrified the formidable loner with her kisses. Their passion escalated when the winter soldier returned to the line of duty and claimed Lisa as his wife to shield her from a revenge-seeking desperado…FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Lawman to the Core by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen The woman who broke into ATF special agent Nick Brodie&’s home and aimed a gun at him isn&’t a stranger. Neither is the baby with her. Seven months ago, the lawman and former ATF agent Hallie Stanton rescued the newborn from a black market ring. Now on the run, they must join forces to escape the abductor hot on their trail. As their taboo attraction heats up, can Nick and Hallie keep the baby safe and stay one step ahead of a merciless killer?
The Wintering Place: A Novel
by Kevin McCarthyDeserting to escape the horrors of the Indian wars two soldiers, Irish brothers, seek peace with the woman they love.Dakota Territory, 1867. The O’Driscoll brothers have survived a Sioux massacre, but Michael is gravely wounded. The deserters are fleeing north with Tom’s lover, Sara, when they come upon a sheltering rock by a river down off the Bozeman trail. If there is game here, they may survive the winter. But their attempts to find food and endure the savage winter are threatened by the arrival in their camp of two trappers, whose presence sets in motion a series of bloody events that will mark the trio as Outlaws, hunted by the Montana Vigilance Committee, their likenesses appearing on Wanted posters in settlements and mining camps along the trail. Enter any town, and they will have to shoot their way out. The rock and the river become their safe place, and when spring comes, their paradise. But the world seeks its way to them, and even in paradise human nature makes its own trouble. In this follow-up to his acclaimed novel, Wolves of Eden, Kevin McCarthy tells a story of three very human characters battling to survive in a vast, beautiful, and unforgiving landscape.
The Wives of Bowie Stone
by Maggie OsborneKnowing that she can save the life of a condemned man by offering to marry him, Rosie Mulvehey opts for a marriage of convenience to ex-cavalry man Bowie Stone, who promises to save her rundown farm as his part of the agreement.
The Wolf on Her Doorstep (Morgan Ranch)
by Kate PearceIn Morgan Valley, two wary loners discover they&’re perfect together . . . Beth Baker can tell that her summer tenant wants to be left to himself, and that suits her more than fine. Conner O&’Neil is a brooding, retired Navy SEAL whose only friend seems to be his pet half-wolf, Loki. But Beth becomes concerned when Loki turns up on her doorstep, demanding she follow him back to Conner&’s cabin . . . Ailing, Conner would rather stay holed up like a wounded animal than allow anyone to nurse him back to health. But he quickly learns that resisting Beth is futile. Another discovery: they have more in common than he expected. She&’s an irresistible blend of strength and gentleness, and soon enough, Conner wants to show her it&’s okay to trust him, because he&’ll never let trouble reach her side again . . . *Previously appeared in the anthology Lone Wolf
The Work of Wolves: A Novel
by Kent MeyersThis story of a horse trainer and a rich man&’s wife is &“a gorgeously written, exacting exploration of duty and retribution set in dusty rural South Dakota&” (Publishers Weekly). When fourteen-year-old Carson Fielding bought his first horse from Magnus Yarborough, it became clear the teenager was a better judge of horses than the rich landowner was of humans. Years later, Carson—now a skilled and respected horse trainer—grudgingly agrees to train Magnus&’s horses and teach his wife to ride. But as Carson becomes disaffected with the power-hungry Magnus, he also grows more and more attracted to the rancher&’s wife, and their relationship sets off a violent chain of events that unsettles their quiet town in South Dakota. Thrown into the drama are Earl Walks Alone, a Lakota trying to study his way out of the reservation and into college, and Willi, a German exchange student confronting his family&’s troubled history. Described by Howard Frank Mosher as &“the best western-based fiction I&’ve read since Lonesome Dove and Plainsong,&” this &“compelling&” story of love and hatred by the author of Twisted Tree offers &“fine characterizations, crisp dialogue and fully realized sense of place&” (The Denver Post). &“Kent Meyers&’s new novel is the kind of book that demands and rewards fierce loyalty. . . . I instantly fell under its spell.&” —The Christian Science Monitor
The Wounds of My Father
by Roccie HillThe dying frontier collides with family ambition in this epic Western saga from the acclaimed author of The Blood of My Mother.1883, San Antonio. John Ives, the privileged son of a powerful tycoon, is sent to oversee his family&’s ventures in the brutal swamps of Tampico, Mexico. But a fateful return to Texas instead sets him on a collision course with Stella Moore, a fiercely independent schoolteacher searching for her missing sister, and Peter Olenbush, a reckless ally with his own secrets. As corruption festers in the shadows of progress, John&’s quest for redemption is haunted by his family&’s dark legacy and a murder that refuses to stay buried. In a city simmering with violence, greed, and betrayal, John must navigate the dangerous intersections of love, guilt, and survival.For fans of sweeping historical dramas and morally complex characters, The Wounds of My Father is a masterful tale of ambition, atonement, and the devastating cost of lies.Praise for The Blood of My Mother, WILLA Literary Award Winner for Historical Fiction &“I could not stop reading.&” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, #1 New York Times–bestselling author &“Lonesome Dove meets Where the Crawdads Sing . . . a gripping saga about a perilous time in our nation&’s history and a woman who survived it against all odds.&” —Patricia Wood, author of Lottery &“A saga with many layers . . . [A] riveting, addictive journey.&” —Joanne Hardy, author of Abandoned and The Girl in the Butternut Dress
The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom
by Raeanne ThayneTHE WITNESS When a terrified Dr. Maggie Rawlings saw her ex-husband killed, she feared her little boy might be next. They started running, with every man a potential threat--even if her son was constantly in search of a daddy. And a cowboy. And he found both in Colt McKendrick... FBI agent-disguised-as-rodeo-cowboy Colt knew the drill: protect Maggie and her son, and then, when the danger passed, move on. But with each trusting look from the adorable little boy--not to mention each sizzling moment spent with Maggie--Colt was finding a hands-off policy harder and harder to live by... Previously published.
The Wrangler's Inconvenient Wife
by Lacy WilliamsWith no family to watch over them, it's up to Fran Morris to take care of her younger sister, even if it means marrying a total stranger. Gruff, strong and silent, her new husband is a cowboy down to the bone. He wed Fran to protect her, not to love her, but her heart has never felt so vulnerable. Trail boss Edgar White already has all the responsibility he needs at his family's ranch in Bear Creek, Wyoming. He had intended to remain a bachelor forever, but he can't leave Fran and her sister in danger. And as they work on the trail together, Edgar starts to soften toward his unwanted wife. He already gave Fran his name...can he trust her with his heart?
The Wrecker (An Isaac Bell Adventure #2)
by Clive Cussler Justin ScottA man known only as the Wrecker is sabotaging the Southern Pacific Railroad's Cascades express line. Whoever he is, whatever his motives, he's building up to a grand act unlike anything ever committed before. And only private detective Isaac Bell can stop him...
The Wrong Brother's Bride
by Allison MerrittA haunted past, a marriage of convenience...a love for a lifetime? After a tragic accident leaves Loyal Redfearn alone and pregnant, she writes to her deceased fiance's ne'er-do-well brother, August OíDell. Her hope is he'll help save her beloved home. What she doesn't expect from him is a proposal so soon on the heels of his brother's death. Although they grew up together, she's never thought of August as the man she would marry, even as a means to save face with her family and friends. Although returning to the township where August spent his troubled youth means facing the past, he sees an opportunity to redeem himself in the eyes of the woman he's loved since boyhood. They agree the marriage is in name-only, but August works to earn Loyal's trust and waits for the day she'll see his hard work as proof that she didn't marry the wrong brother after all. When evidence from a crime committed years ago points to August as the culprit, he and Loyal must face the reality that their newly forged family may be torn apart.61,214 Words
The Wrong Cowboy
by Lauri RobinsonA rancher provides a temporary home for a woman and the orphans in her care and falls for his ready-made family in this western historical romance.One mail-order bride in need of rescue!All the rigorous training in the world could not have prepared nursemaid Marie Hall for trailing the wilds of Dakota with six orphans. Especially when her ingenious plan—to pose as the mail-order bride of the children’s next of kin—leads Marie to the wrong cowboy!Proud and stubborn, Stafford Burleson is everything Marie’s been taught to avoid. But with her fate and that of the children in his capable hands, Marie soon feels there’s something incredibly right about this rugged rancher and his brooding charm.“A delightful western—humor, realism and sweet emotion.” —RT Book Reviews on Inheriting a Bride
The Wrong Cowboy: A Clean Romance (The Cowboys of Garrison, Texas #2)
by Sasha SummersEven their feuding families…Couldn&’t stop their love Mabel Briscoe wasn&’t about to dig up her forbidden feelings for Jensen Crawley now that she&’d returned to Garrison, Texas. Yet how could she deny the handsome single dad when he asked her to help his little girl get over her fear of animals? Mabel&’s special way with four-legged creatures had sweet Samantha believing she was a princess. But Mabel knew falling for a cowboy named Crawley would bring no fairy-tale ending!The Cowboys of Garrison, TexasBook 1: The Rebel Cowboy's BabyBook 2: The Wrong CowboyBook 3: To Trust a Cowboy
The Wrong Man in Wyoming
by Kristine RolofsonThree confirmed-bachelor cowboys find themselves in over their heads with babies and brides. In "The Bride Rode West", a rancher in need of a housekeeper stumbles across a bride. In "The Wrong Man in Wyoming", a woman and her children show up and turn a rancher's world upside down. And in "The Right Man in Montana", an orphaned niece and nephew decide their uncle needs a wife.
The Wrong Rancher: A Fish Out of Water Western Romance (Heirs of Hardwell Ranch #3)
by J. Margot CritchShe just wants to know her birth family…too bad the neighboring rancher and family rival presents a temptation too enticing to ignore in this scorching western romance by J. Margot Critch.She&’s heir to a powerful family—and a legacy of betrayal and desire…Discovering she&’s an heir to the prominent Hardwell dynasty brings Piper Gallagher to small-town Texas. All she wants is to know her family; she&’s not in it for the money. Neighboring rancher and family rival Maverick Kane is an unexpected complication, especially when he whisks her away for a night of passion.Despite the powerful chemistry drawing them closer, Maverick wants revenge for the theft of his family&’s land. He won&’t rest until he reclaims his rightful legacy. Caught between feuding clans, Piper must choose between the family she has always wanted and the man she can&’t live without…Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Heirs of Hardwell Ranch series:Book 1: A Rancher's RewardBook 2: Second Chance RancherBook 3: The Wrong Rancher
The Wrong Thing (Switchblade)
by Barry GrahamA dark Latino legend of the Southwest's urban badlands, the kid is spoken of in whispers in dive bars near closing time. Some claim to have met him, and others say he doesn't exist—a phantom blamed for every unsolved act of violence, a ghost who haunts every blood-splattered crime scene. In reality, he is young man with a love of cooking and reading, an abiding loneliness, and an appetite for violence. He is a projection of the dreams and nightmares of the people ignored by Phoenix's economic boom and a contemporary outlaw in search of an ordinary life. Love brings him the chance to start anew with Vanjii, a beautiful, but damaged woman, but try as he might to abandon the past, it won't abandon him. Fighting back in the only way he knows sets in motion a tragic sequence of events that leads to an explosive conclusion shocking in both its brutality and tenderness.
The Wyoming Kid (Wyoming #2)
by Debbie MacomberRancher Lonny Ellison has never known a woman like Joy Fuller. For one thing, she doesn't seem very interested in him, and as a former rodeo cowboy, Lonny's not used to that. Women mobbed the Wyoming Kid during his rodeo days! And another thing. He and Joy - who's a schoolteacher and his sister Letty's best friend - seem to argue constantly. But it doesn't matter, does it? Because he's not interested in Joy, either. Wait a minute. Maybe he is. At least, that's what Letty seems to think their arguments are all about. Yup, she might have a point there. Now he has to convince Joy that marriage to the Wyoming Kid will be as exciting as an eight-second bull ride and as sweet as the cookies she loves to bake.
The Wyoming Kid: A 2-in-1 Collection (Mills and Boon Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Debbie MacomberBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.HOME ON THE RANGERancher Lonny Ellison has never known a woman like Joy Fuller. She doesn’t seem very interested in him, and as a former rodeo cowboy, Lonny is used to being mobbed by women. It isn’t like him to get rattled, but Joy knows exactly what buttons to push. While he and Joy might argue constantly, Lonny can’t help but fall for her. Now he just has to convince her that opposites attract!No-nonsense schoolteacher Joy has no time for cowboys in her life. Especially not the bullheaded Lonny, who can’t seem to take a hint. Joy wants nothing to do with Lonny, yet she finds herself drawn to him when he begins to mentor one of her troubled students. But when Joy’s ex shows up in town, she will have to decide between the man she once loved…and the cowboy who’s lassoed her heart.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!The Horseman’s Son by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores FossenRanchman Dylan Greer’s life was changed after he adopted a baby boy rescued from a criminal ring. Now cop Collena Drake has shown up to claim her son, but Dylan won’t give him up without a fight.Previously published.
The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Real (Yada Yada Prayer Group #3)
by Neta JacksonThe sisters of the Yada Yada Prayer Group are learning how to be real—with each other and with God.After a particularly exhausting year with the Yada Yada Prayer Group, all Jodi Baxter wants is a break. She even asks God for a little &“dull and boring&” in the new year. Instead she finds that when you&’re open to His plans, life is unpredictable—in the best and hardest ways.Jodi&’s life is suddenly full of changes, and they can be described as anything but boring. Out of all the Yada Yadas, God has Leslie &“Stu&” Stuart move into the Baxter&’s upstairs flat, which requires a lot of patience—and tongue-biting—on Jodi&’s part. She&’s continually unnerved by guilt stemming from the accident and dreads the day when she comes face-to-face with Hakim&’s mother. Plus, Bandana Woman, who was safely locked up in prison, has returned. Phew!Through prayer and friendship, the Yada Yadas are getting real. Dull and boring? Not a chance.
The Year The Cloud Fell
by Kurt R. A. GiambastianiIn an alternate 19th century American West, the United States has been in a state of undeclared war with the Indian nations of the Cheyenne Alliance. President George A. Custer orders his son, an Army captain, to fly an experimental dirigible over the Unorganized Territory to chart the location of Indian enemies. But when the aircraft crashes, Captain George Custer, Jr. is captured.
The Yellowstone
by Win BlevinsHailed by the Los Angeles Times as "an adventurer's story told as never before," this is the saga of a man compelled by the dark, delicious grasp of a river to carve out a home in America's most awe-inspiring backcountry Native Americans, the first few white people who dared to explore the West, and the settlers who followed all braved a glorious and treacherous wilderness to stake their lives on the bounty of the great rivers charging out of the Rocky Mountains. One such man is Mac "the Dancer" Maclean, who finds his destiny high in the headwaters of the Yellowstone, the swift river that rumbles through two majestic waterfalls and charges across the vast plains of Montana. Maclean goes west with just a small band of friends and fellow explorers. Venturing deep into uncharted territory, they hunt, trade, and battle, eventually becoming husbands and fathers to Indian women and children. As Mac creates a life fully his own, he has no idea that future generations will honor his memory and build on the life he created on the fertile banks of the river he called home. Maclean's courage and deep compassion made him a legend. He gave his all for a life that made his heart soar. Some believe that his spirit still inhabits the Yellowstone country. Others hear the joyous voice of the Dancer inside the Yellowstone--tumbling river of life, death, and dreams.
The Yellowstone Kelly Novels: Yellowstone Kelly, Kelly Blue, Imperial Kelly, and Kelly and the Three-Toed Horse (The Yellowstone Kelly Novels #1)
by Peter BowenFour fast-paced novels based on the real-life frontier adventures of Yellowstone Kelly, one of the Old West&’s most legendary soldiers. Luther &“Yellowstone&” Kelly had one of the longest, strangest, and most breathtaking careers in the American West. The intrepid scout&’s talent for being in the right place at an exciting time would take him all over the world, from the Great Plains to Africa to the Philippines to Cuba. Throughout his adventures, Kelly maintained a stoic outlook, a fierce wit, and a talent for survival that got him out of more than a few dangerous scrapes. From hunting wolves with the Nez Percé to encounters with Jim Bridger and Brigham Young to a stint with the Rough Riders, in these four novels Yellowstone carves an exciting, hilarious, and unforgettable path through the Old West—maintaining his trademark humor and fortitude, always finding his way through even the stickiest mess.
The Young Forester
by Zane GreyStory of the adventures of a boy who goes to Arizona to join a friend---a government ranger--in the forestry service. Full of hairbreadth escapes.