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Winter's Proposal
by Sherryl WoodsIn White Pines, Texas, family comes first.The Cowboy and His BabyA year and a half ago, a tragic mistake cost single mother Melissa Horton her one true love—and a father for her baby girl. Now Texas rancher Cody Adams is back, shocked to discover he is a parent and determined to make Melissa his wife. But with newfound independence, Melissa has surprised herself—and him—by being unwilling to settle for a marriage of convenience. The Rancher and His Unexpected DaughterWidower Harlan Adams has plenty of experience raising boys. But when a rebellious teenage girl steals his truck and goes for a joyride, Harlan is baffled. Then he confronts her intriguing, sassy mother, Janet Runningbear, and is totally thrown for a loop. While he might not know anything about girls, he thought he knew everything about women. Until Janet makes him realize he still has a lot to learn!
Wisconsin! (Wagons West Series, Book #19)
by Dana Fuller RossTo vast expanses of virgin forests came hard- drinking lumberjacks and cold-hearted businessmen. To the prairies lush with grain and hops came German brewers to found an industry on liquid gold and high stakes. This was the land ready for Americas toughest and most daring. This was a place where Toby Holt-son of legendary wagonmaster Whip Holt-would begin a new fight with his six-shooter and his courage. But greed was a deadly vice that could gun down a hero and a family's hopes. Lust was another...luring young It . Henry Blake into a web of carnal immorality that meant heartbreak for lovely Cindy Holt... as a young nation grew into a world power- explosive, dynamic, and ready for the challenge of WISCONSIN!
Wish I'd Known You Tears Ago (Horse Dreams Trilogy #3)
by Stephen A. BlyIn this closing book of the Horse Dreams trilogy, soul-searching Indiana schoolteacher Develyn Worrell has finally found her groove. Ready to savor the end of summer in a small Wyoming town she once visited as a child, she settles in for a time of peace and contentment. That is, until her daughter pays a visit, an eclectic friend plans to marry, a suspicious stranger enters the picture, and a dear mentor suffers a heart attack. Such confusion would be overwhelming, except for the steady friendship of Cooper Tallon. He may lack the charm and flash of other cowboys, but always seems to have just what Develyn's heart needs. And with her trust in the Lord still growing, she looks forward to whatever follows.
A Wish to Build a Dream On
by Vivian VaughanA warm-hearted tale of romance and adventure from “a superb writer who does Western Americana with flair and humor” (RT Book Reviews). Reese Catlin is determined to get his herd from Texas to Kansas ahead of the rush so he can make enough money to buy the ranch of his dreams. An excellent chuck wagon cook is essential to the cattle drive, and after tasting the delectable lemon pies at the café in town, he knows he’s found the perfect man for the job in “Andy” Dushane. The thing is, Andie Dushane is no man at all. And Reese has no intention of taking a woman on the trail. But it’s not so easy resisting Andie’s culinary skills . . . or her undeniable beauty. Before long, her delicious cuisine is all the cowboys can talk about. But it’s the thought of her passionate embrace that keeps Reese up at night. Can he bring himself to profess his love for Andie before it’s too late? Full of love and laughter, A Wish to Build a Dream On celebrates the magic of finding love where it’s least expected.
Wish Upon a Cowboy (Cowboys of Creedence #4)
by Jennie MartsHot on the ice and tall in the saddle...Rancher and hockey coach Logan Rivers' attempts to hire a housekeeper are hindered by women more interested in marriage than meal-planning. So when snarky Harper Evans arrives with zero romantic interest in him, he couldn't be happier. But as he gets to know her, he finds himself hungering for more than her cooking.Down-on-her-luck single mom Harper Evans came to Colorado with one goal: to find her son and bring him home. Temporary work for a local rancher seems perfect, but to keep the job she has to deny her feelings for the hot cowboy who's heating up her kitchen.Logan's secret learning disability has caused a financial mistake that could cost him everything. With the holidays approaching and a storm closing in, he and Harper have to save his ranch and fight for her son. But can Harper trust the cowboy who is offering her both a home—and his heart?Cowboys of Creedence series: Caught Up in a Cowboy (Book 1) You Had Me at Cowboy (Book 2) It Started With a Cowboy (Book 3)Wish Upon a Cowboy (Book 4)Praise for Jennie Marts: "Readers will cherish the scorching sex, snappy dialogue, well-paced plot, and small Colorado town setting." —Publishers Weekly for You Had Me at Cowboy "Funny, complicated, and irresistible." —JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author for Caught Up in a Cowboy "Full of exquisite heat and passion...wonderful." —Harlequin Junkie for Caught Up in a Cowboy
Wishes for Tomorrow: Westmoreland's Way Hot Westmoreland Nights (The\westmorelands Ser. #17)
by Brenda JacksonA Westmoreland man always gets what he wants! Follow the Denver Westmoreland clan in these two classic, fan-favorite novels from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson — collected here in one volume!Westmoreland’s WayThere was a secret to real-estate tycoon Dillon Westmoreland’s heritage—and business owner Pamela Novak had the key. Though the raven-haired beauty was ensnared by a shifty fiancé, Dillon—eldest of the Denver Westmoreland clan—couldn’t resist a mind-blowing night in her arms. And after that incredible passion… Well, once a Westmoreland claimed the woman he wanted, he wouldn’t let anything tear them apart!Originally published in 2009Hot Westmoreland NightsHe knew better than to lust after the hired help. But Ramsey Westmoreland’s new cook was just so delectable…it was enough to make the Denver rancher rethink his rules. When temptation got the best of him, he discovered Chloe Burton was just as hot in the bedroom as she was in the kitchen.Though their affair was growing steamier by the minute, Ramsey couldn’t help but question Chloe’s true motives. And when he discovered her ultimate betrayal, he was set to satisfy himself with cold showers. Until he realized his fatal mistake: never underestimate the power of the human heart, especially a Westmoreland’s.Originally published in 2010
Wishing on a Christmas Cowboy (Star Valley #1)
by Sara RichardsonThis city girl could use a dose of good old-fashioned cowboy Christmas cheer in this charming holiday romance for fans of Jennifer Ryan and Maisey Yates!Pediatric nurse Kyra Fowler is finally going to realize her dream. She&’s got a job lined up at the most prestigious children&’s hospital in London. There&’s only one little snag—first she has to sell the Wyoming town she&’s just inherited from her estranged father. After a little fixing up, the place should easily attract a buyer. Hopefully she&’ll be celebrating the sale by New Year&’s.Ex-Navy SEAL Aiden Steele couldn&’t save his brother-in-law on the battlefield, but he can save his sister&’s ranch and give his nieces the life they deserve in the town they love. He&’s not about to let some outsider make a mint selling to a ruthless developer. Operation Save Star Valley is foolproof: show Kyra the sights, let the Christmas spirit work its magic, and bam! She&’ll decide not to sell and he can ensure his family is taken care of. Except as he tries to make Kyra fall in love with the town, Aiden starts falling for her.
Wishing on Buttercups
by Miralee FerrellCan Love Survive When Secrets Collide? She'd kept her secrets safely hidden--those from her past, and those in the present. Some things, Beth Roberts knows, a lady simply doesn't share, even in the 1880's West. The townspeople would never understand. No one ever has. Jeffery Tucker, a handsome young writer, has kept his own secrets. He doesn't have a right to pry into Beth's affairs but finds himself strangely drawn to her and intrigued by the whiff of mystery surrounding her. Beth knows that one day someone will unravel the threads of her past. And when two men from her past arrive, the truth might just hurt . . . Beth's future and her heart. As shadowy memories surface, Beth sketches the scenes she sees and is shocked by what--and who--her illustrations reveal. Dare she risk her heart again?
With These Hands
by Louis L'AmourThe timeless fiction of Louis L'Amour is both unforgettable and undeniably American, deftly capturing the heroic bravery and intrepid spirit that make this nation great. L'Amour 's legacy of work remains unparalleled, setting a standard of excellence that few other writers have matched. Now With These Hands pulls together some of L'Amour's very best work--eleven newly rediscovered stories that have never before appeared in a single volume. WITH THESE HANDSFrom a South Seas island paradise to the icy reaches of the Arctic, from the dark, gritty streets of urban America to the rugged landscape of the untamed West, the stories gathered in With These Hands combine razor-sharp characters with breathtaking action and historic detail. Here are tales of adventure, mystery, passion, suspense, and the Old West as only L'Amour can tell them. The result is a collection that profoundly echoes the highs and lows of the human experience, while proving that life's most vital moments can occur when and where we least expect them.All of the classic L'Amour themes are represented: honor, loyalty, and standing up for what's right despite the odds. These dramatic stories grab hold of the reader with a power and immediacy unsurpassed by any other writer. An exotic island in the Coral Sea is transformed into a tropical nightmare when it's taken over by a band of hijackers--and only a daredevil pilot can stop their brutal carnage. A former boxer blows the lid off a vicious crime ring--and finds that his worst enemy is not a thug with a gun but his own tenacious curiosity. A down-on-his-luck rancher discovers the key to his own redemption--and desperately hopes that his revelation has not come too late for him to win the one thing he wants most of all. A private eye navigates the twists and turns of a labyrinthine whodunit--and proves that the greatest risk to a man's honor is his own greed. The title story "With These Hands" is a powerful tale that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit, as an oil company executive finds himself the sole survivor of an Arctic plane crash. Fighting for his life against the perilous cold and looming starvation, he resists the temptation to surrender to death--only to discover a life-affirming strength he never knew he had. Vivid in scope and displaying the diverse talents of a master storyteller, the stories in With These Hands are certain to be treasured by both old and new fans, celebrating the incomparable imagination of a timeless American author.From the Hardcover edition.
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.
Wofür es sich zu kämpfen lohnt
by Martina Gille Dirk GreysonHartwick County in South Dakota bedeutet einen neuen Anfang für Mackenzie „Mack“ Redford. Das Leben in der Großstadt war nicht das, was er erwartet hatte und nun ist er wieder zu Hause und arbeitet als Sheriff. Brantley Calderone ist ebenfalls auf der Suche nach einem neuen Leben. Nachdem er New York verlassen und eine Ranch gekauft hat, versucht er sich einzuleben und sich daran zu gewöhnen, an einem anderen Ort zu leben – bis er eine tote Frau auf seiner Veranda entdeckt und sich selbst als Haupttatverdächtigen in einem Mordfall wiederfindet. Mack und Brantley erkennen sehr bald mehrere Dinge: Irgendjemand will Brantley etwas anhängen, allein ist er nicht länger sicher auf der Ranch und zwischen ihnen entwickelt sich definitiv eine gewisse Anziehungskraft, die sich noch verstärkt, als Mack Brantley anbietet, vorübergehend bei ihm einzuziehen. Als ihre Romanze eskaliert, eskaliert auch das Verhalten des Mörders. Sie müssen ihm immer einen Schritt voraus sein und herausfinden, wer Brantley tot sehen will, ehe es zu spät ist. Nur dann können sie das neue Leben beginnen, das sie beide suchen – gemeinsam.
Wolf Brother
by Jim KjelgaardThis is the story of a young Apache in the 1880's, when Indian reservations were new. Returning to his "home" after six years in the white man's schools, Jonathan hoped to help his people adjust to new ways of life. Instead, he was forced by circumstance to flee the reservation and join Cross Face's band of outlaws, who would not be confined. Jonathan soon learned that the lost cause of constantly raiding, fighting, or eluding the white soldiers was no solution. How he was captured, escaped, and worked out his own destiny form the climax of an eventful, moving book told entirely from the Indian viewpoint. Although fiction, Wolf Brother is based on actual events in Apache history. It is one of Jim Kjelgaard's most unusual, gripping tales of outdoor adventure.
Wolf Creek Widow
by Penny RichardsThe Widow's Second Chance Meg Thomerson needs assistance getting back on her feet-even if it comes from the man who made her a widow. Ace Allen didn't intend to kill her husband, he only wanted to protect the town from the man's rage. Now Ace is keeping Meg's business and farm running while she heals, both physically and emotionally. But is he helping her out of charity-or because of something more? Half Native American, Ace struggles to find his place in the world. He keeps himself isolated from the community, but sweet Meg begins to penetrate his defenses. At first, he simply wanted to make amends to her. Now, if she'll let him, he could become the loving husband she deserves...
Wolf Creek Wife
by Penny RichardsA Marriage of Inconvenience! After a storm strands her overnight in Will Slade's cabin, Blythe Granville's reputation is in shambles. The townspeople doubt that she was innocently nursing him back to health after saving his life. Now Blythe must accept Will's proposal: a marriage in name only to save her good name. But the former socialite is determined not to fall for her new husband...even if she's drawn to the gruff stranger who's vowed to stand by her, in sickness and in health. Will never wanted to remarry after his ex-wife betrayed him. But now he finds himself hitched to a city girl who has no idea how to keep a house...but is somehow chiseling her way into his heart. As Blythe melts Will's crusty facade, though, they're discovering that this most unexpected union might just lead to true love.
Wolf Haven (The Wyoming Series)
by Lindsay McKenna&“McKenna&’s gritty, heart-wrenching ninth Jackson Hole novel (after High Country Rebel) is one of her best yet . . . well-formed, sympathetic characters.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) She&’s caught in her past until he shows her a future . . . Some things can never be forgotten. A helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Capture. Torture. Now U.S. Navy nurse Skylar Pascal is struggling to regain control of her life after a trauma that nearly destroyed her. After losing so much, an ideal job at the Elk Horn Ranch in Wyoming offers Sky something she thought she&’d never find again . . . hope. Former SEAL Grayson McCoy has his own demons. But something about Elk Horn&’s lovely-yet-damaged new nurse breaks something loose. Compassion—and passion. And even as Gray works with Sky to piece her confidence back together, something deeper and more tender begins to unfurl between them. Something that could bring her back to life. But not even the haven of Elk Horn Ranch is safe from dangers. And all of Sky&’s healing could be undone by the acts of one malicious man . . . &“It has just the right amount of crises, suspense, adventure and romance to keep you turning the pages. Wolf Haven is a story about love and healing, about keeping hope when things look the bleakest. I&’m a big fan of Ms. McKenna&’s military themed books, and this is another great one!&” —Fresh Fiction
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
by Joan JohnstonA new life, a second chanceInheriting a practically derelict sheep ranch in Montana wouldn't be considered a windfall for most people. But for Harriet Allistair, it was perfect. The exact challenge to prove to her family and herself that she wasn't a failure, that she could be someone.And she didn't need help, particularly from Nathan Hazard. He might be charming and handsome and a successful sheep rancher in his own right, but Harriet didn't trust his motives. Yet facing the house falling apart, the business in bankruptcy, the land and animals needing attention and her own heart betraying her, could she really do it without him? Did she want to?
Wolf, No Wolf (The Montana Mysteries Featuring Gabriel Du Pré #3)
by Peter BowenA half-Indian, half-French deputy with &“a shrewd mind and wry sense of humor&” investigates a case of homicide on the range (The New York Times Book Review). Two men have been cutting fences at the ranches of Toussaint, Montana, loosing thousands of dollars&’ worth of cattle to use as target practice for their .22 rifles. Are they thieves? Pranksters? Local cattle inspector and sometime deputy Gabriel Du Pré guesses they&’re environmentalists, agitating for the reintroduction of native wolves to Montana&’s high plains. Du Pré knows the perpetrators are trying to send a message to the ranchers of eastern Montana—he also has a hunch they&’re already dead. When the activists are indeed found shot to death, Du Pré must figure out who used them for target practice. The FBI descends, but their agents are as clueless in this territory as the hapless victims were. Clearly, one of Toussaint&’s citizens committed this crime, killing to protect the traditional way of ranching life, a loyalty Du Pré shares. But if anyone&’s going to arrest his people, it will be the cattle inspector himself . . . Wolf, No Wolf is the third in &“a wonderfully eclectic and enjoyable series of interest to western crime readers, especially those favoring Montana authors C. J. Box, Craig Johnson, and Keith McCafferty as well as fans of the Hillermans&” (Booklist).Wolf, No Wolf is the 3rd book in The Montana Mysteries Featuring Gabriel Du Pré series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
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
Wolf River
by Jill GregoryNew York City children’s author Erinn Winters is haunted by a past no one knows, and dark visions of death and danger that come to her without warning. But when a desperate search for her estranged sister leads her to Wolf River, Montana, Erinn suddenly finds her secrets, even her very life, at risk. And after meeting notoriously sexy Jase Fortune, Erinn finds herself in another kind of danger—she could lose her heart. Jase Fortune is as committed to staying single as he is to running his booming family ranch––until mysterious, gorgeous Erinn shows up. But someone is out to destroy the Fortunes, and Jase finds himself willing to do anything to protect not only his family but Erinn too. As the peril mounts, so do Erinn’s and Jase’s feelings for each other, but the promise of love is threatened by deadly secrets and vicious enemies, and a killer who will stop at nothing…. From the Paperback edition.
Wolf Stockburn, Railroad Detective (Wolf Stockburn, Railroad Detective #1)
by Max O'HaraIntroducing a rail-blazing new series set in the early days of the transcontinental railroad—when America headed west, outlaws climbed on board, and one man risked his life to stop them in their tracks . . . WOLF STOCKBURN, RAILROAD DETECTIVE The newspapers call them the Devil&’s Horde. A well-oiled team of cutthroat bandits who terrorize the Northern Pacific Railway on route to the coast through Dakota Territory. They dynamite the tracks, blow open the express car door, murder the crewmen, rob the passengers, and empty the safe of gold and cash. If Wells Fargo & Company can&’t find a way to stop the Devil&’s Horde, there&’ll be hell to pay . . . Enter Wolf Stockburn. A tall rangy Scotsman who dresses like a gentleman but shoots like a cowboy, Stockburn learned his craft from a legendary gunfighter—and honed his skills as a Pony Express rider through hostile Indian country. Now the veteran Wells Fargo&’s detective will ride the rails from coast to coast. Make sure the train and its passengers reach their destination safely. And take down the Devil&’s Horde—one by one, bullet by bullet—the devil be damned . . .
Wolf! Wolf!
by B. M. BowerB. M. Bower, was an American author who wrote novels, fictional short stories, and screenplays about the American Old West. This is one of her stories.
Wolftrap
by Nelson NyeCaltraine is a card shark on the run when he flees Prescott, Arizona with a $10,000 price on his head for murder. He comes to Pine Knot with an alias and high hopes of getting away from the long -- and wrong -- arm of the law. His luck improves when gorgeous Terry Armbruster hires Caltraine as foreman at Wolftrap, a ranch prized for its river in cattle country. But Pine Knot's Sheriff Ben Flake doesn't think highly of Caltraine and wants him gone, especially after hearing of the murder charge. Sheriff Flake organizes a stampede to box Caltraine in Wolftrap. It'll take a showdown -- and a few discoveries -- to make Caltraine a free man.