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Trial by Fire (Dreamspun Desires #6)
by Ba TortugaOne Aussie. One Texan. One baby. One hell of a fight. When his sister and her husband are killed in an accident, Aussie cattle station owner Lachlan McCoughney rushes to Texas to rescue their infant daughter, Chloe. He expects to find his niece living in squalor with the Sheffields, a rodeo family. Instead, Lachlan finds Holden Sheffield, a salt-of-the-earth cowboy running a huge business operation. They want to explore their mutual attraction despite the many problems thrown their way, and together, they must find a way to give Chloe a new family and find a love that spans thousands of acres and two continents.
Country Soul
by Remmy Duchene2nd EditionWhen Jackson Rawlings comes out of the closet, he loses everything: from his record label to the self-confidence he needs to perform on stage. Jackson feels as if the world is out to get him. Broken and afraid, he escapes to Hallesford and the ranch he calls home. All he wants is to live out the rest of his life peacefully and out of the spotlight. But the fates just love interfering in his life. Marques Lopez is the owner of Phoenix Records, and not only does he hate what happened to Jackson, he feels Jackson Rawlings has plenty more to contribute to the music industry. He ventures into small-town USA to find the singer and when he does, Jackson is a mere fragment of the man he used to be. To make matters worse, Marques's body and heart step in to present him with a choice between business and pleasure--unless he could have his cake and eat it too....First Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2011.
Na, das war es wert! (Der Wert der Liebe #1)
by Martina Gille Lisa M. OwensBuch 1 in der Serie - Der Wert der LiebeFür Josh Brooks ist es ein Sommer, in dem Träume wahr werden. Zuerst bekommt er sein Traumpferd von einem konkurrierenden Trainer. Dann kommt der Armeekumpel seines Bruders, Dane Keller, auf die Ranch, um dort zu arbeiten, und Josh begegnet auch noch dem Mann seiner Träume. Dane ist heiß, tüchtig und frisch raus aus "Nichts fragen - Nichts sagen". Alles wäre perfekt - abgesehen davon, dass niemand weiß, dass Josh und Dane homosexuell sind. Alles was Dane will, ist ein ruhiges Leben in einem weniger beengenden stillen Kämmerlein und einen Job auf einer Ranch, mit dem er seinen Lebensunterhalt verdienen kann. Aber als sich herausstellt, dass der kleine Bruder seines besten Freundes, der die Briefe schrieb, die ihnen in Afghanistan geholfen hatten, den Mut nicht zu verlieren, an genau den richtigen Stellen erwachsen geworden war, kann Dane nicht anders, als trotz seiner Angst vor Bindungen mehr zu wollen. Während Dane und Josh damit beschäftigt sind - allerdings erfolglos - die Hände voneinander zu lassen, liegt jemand anderes auf der Lauer und wartet seine Zeit ab. Dann schlägt er zu; zuerst gegen Josh und dann gegen das geliebte Pferd. Als all ihre Geheimnisse und Ängste bloßgelegt werden, ist Dane entschlossen, Josh zu schützen, selbst wenn das bedeutet, ihn zurückzulassen.
Reviens-moi (L'amour à n'importe quel prix #1)
by Lisa M. Owens Julie BénazetL'amour à n'importe quel prix, tome 1Pour Josh Brooks, c'est l'été de tous les miracles. Il vient d'acheter le cheval de ses rêves à un dresseur concurrent, et un ancien camarade d'armée de son frère, le beau Dane Keller, pourrait bien quant à lui être l'homme de sa vie. Dane est sexy, musclé, et il vient de dire adieu au cadre rigide et parfois intolérant de l'armée. Le hic ? Personne ne sait que Josh et Dane sont gays. Dane Keller n'aspire qu'à une chose : trouver un travail avec un salaire raisonnable dans un ranch sans histoire et mener une vie tranquille. Mais lorsqu'il commence à travailler pour les Brooks et qu'il fait la connaissance de Josh, ses rêves de tranquillité tombent à l'eau. Josh, le petit frère de son meilleur ami, le petit frère qui envoyait les lettres qui l'ont empêché de perdre la raison en Afghanistan. Très vite, et malgré sa peur panique des relations amoureuses, Dane s'attache à lui. Tandis que Dane et Josh tentent (et manquent) désespérément de contenir leurs sentiments, quelqu'un les observe, tapi dans l'ombre, attendant l'heure de la revanche. Et puis un jour, il frappe, et leur secret est révélé au grand jour. Dane est déterminé à protéger Josh, quoi qu'il en coûte. Même si pour ça il doit quitter le ranch pour toujours.
Luna e stelle (serie Nuvole e pioggia #4)
by Zahra Owens KillerqueenUn libro della serie Nuvole e pioggiaDopo una tresca con un procuratore distrettuale sposato che lo ha portato allo scandalo e alla radiazione dall'albo, Cooper Nelson ha lasciato una carriera legale ormai distrutta, trovando conforto nel lavoro al Blue River Ranch. Otto anni dopo, durante una delle rare visite in città, Cooper s'imbatte in Kelly Freed, un uomo che si era lasciato alle spalle quindici anni prima per cominciare a lavorare in uno studio legale. Purtroppo, Kelly è in lizza per diventare sceriffo e sua moglie ha una malattia in fase terminale, quindi far rinascere la loro relazione è fuori questione. Cooper sa per esperienza che nascondere la verità porta a rovinare delle vite, perciò rifiuta di essere l'amante segreto di qualcuno. Nel frattempo, al Blackwater Ranch, gli eventi hanno preso una piega drammatica. Calley, l'amica di Gable, ha un cancro al seno e, per occuparsi dei suoi figli, lui e Flynn hanno bisogno dell'aiuto degli amici. Cooper e Kelly devono unire i loro talenti per fare in modo che Gable possa essere riconosciuto legalmente come padre dei propri figli e per sistemare gli affari di Calley nel caso in cui la situazione dovesse peggiorare. Restare lontano da Kelly non è mai stato facile per Cooper, e ora che hanno una causa comune, scopre di non poter fare a meno di volere l'uomo accanto a sé.
Mud, Movies, Bullets, and Bulls
by Ba Tortuga2nd EditionFour men in need of a helping hand.... When a cowboy finds he has grit in all the wrong places, what is he to do? Meet the man of his dreams, of course. But what will save two cowboys from getting bogged down in the mire? An ex-rodeo cowboy who hates working with Hollywood actors meets a movie star who is looking for something real. Will they get a happy ending, just like in the movies? A redneck ends up injured and stranded, and his old friend comes to the rescue. It's the old story of the one that got away. What will they do to keep each other in their lives--and will it be too late? A professional bull rider is starting to feel his age. When he's injured far from home and his career is threatened, it's up to his best friend to step in and point out the other options. Both men have plans--but will they include each other?First Edition of Mud on Tires published by Torquere Press, 2006.First Edition of Just Like in the Movies published by Torquere Press, 2007.First Edition of Ricochet published by Torquere Press, 2007.First Edition of No Bull published by Torquere Press, 2006.
Zahra Owens's Greatest Hits (Dreamspinner Press Bundles #14)
by Zahra OwensDon't miss these four contemporary romances from Zahra Owens: In Diplomacy, Jack and Lucas start a passionate relationship, which continues long after their partners return. Diplomatic circles are notoriously conservative though, and they each know that the right woman by their side makes a very significant contribution to their success. Will they be able to make the right choices in their professional and personal lives? Or will they need to sacrifice one for the other? In Façade, Jonas Hunter, high-class body for hire, meets his match in new client Nicky Bryant, an effeminate, tantrum-throwing, attention-seeking bad boy of Paris haute couture, everything he despises in a man. But Jonas soon learns they each carefully maintain a façade. In The Hand-me-down, Jez pays a visit to his old friend Nick, who introduces his much younger lover, Jaime... and then asks Jex to look after him when Nick is gone. And in the reader-favorite Western Clouds and Rain, Flynn doesn't bargain for being captivated gentle, lonely Gable, who captures his heart and moves Flynn to take on an incredible burden: saving Gable's ranch.See excerpt for individual blurbs.
Una prateria pericolosa (Storie della prateria #6)
by Ernesto Pavan Andrew GreyStorie della prateria: Libro 6Dopo aver lasciato il corpo dei Marines, Gordon Fisher vive in solitudine e senza soldi. Quando un gruppo di ecoterroristi gli promette una grossa somma di denaro in cambio della liberazione di alcuni animali maltrattati, lui acconsente. Purtroppo gli animali in questione sono i grandi felini di Wally Schumacher e uno di loro aggredisce Gordon, ferendolo. Ancora sofferente per la fine della sua relazione, Mario Laria trova l'ex marine e lo riporta al ranch di Dakota sotto la minaccia di un'arma, solo per ritrovarsi il cuore colmo di angoscia quando scopre che l'uomo vive in auto. Fra le cure di Dakota, il desiderio di Wally di liberarsi di lui e l'interesse di Mario, Gordon decide di rimanere. Ma nuvole nere all'orizzonte minacciano di spazzare via la sua nuova speranza. Nessuno sa che il passato di Gordon lo tiene sveglio la notte, e i militari vogliono delle risposte che lui non è in grado di dare.
Une foi aveugle (Le Ranch de la Vache Perdue #2)
by Sue Brown Lily KareySuite de Le rapport matinalLe Ranch de la Vache Perdue, tome 2Pour Tommy Bradley, ouvrier sur le Ranch de La Vache Perdue, admettre sa sexualité est impossible, même si ses patrons, Luke et Simon, sont gays. Tommy a passé toute sa vie à cacher la vérité à ses parents homophobes. Puis il rencontre le pasteur Noah Taylor dans la chambre d'hôpital du père de Luke et son secret devient d'autant plus difficile à garder. Noah est différent de tout homme de Dieu - de n'importe quel homme - que Tommy a rencontré. D'une part, sa congrégation est principalement composée d'individus LGBT et de leurs familles. D'autre part, il n'est pas effrayé par l'attraction qu'il ressent envers Tommy et il est très clair sur ses intentions. Mais Noah refuse de cacher sa sexualité ou son amour au monde entier et de commencer une relation avec Tommy tant que le jeune homme dissimule la sienne. Devant choisir entre perdre Noah ou révéler son homosexualité à ses parents, Tommy fait ses premiers pas hors du placard.
Informe matutino (serie Informes Matutinos #1)
by Sue Brown Mae RodríguezVolumen 1 de la serie Informes MatutinosUna década ha pasado desde su primer beso y Luke Murray está cada día más enamorado de Simon. Como administradores de La Vaca Perdida, el rancho de los padres de Luke, ambos llevan su relación con discreción y son apreciados por los vecinos del pueblo, a pesar del conocido mal genio de Luke. Hasta que un día, de repente, los dueños de las tiendas locales se niegan a seguir atendiéndolos. Su desconcierto se prolonga hasta que la madre de Luke les revela que el nuevo pastor ha convertido a la pareja en el blanco de sus sermones. De repente, Luke y Simon se ven rechazados por aquellos a los que llamaban amigos, y su rancho es víctima de una serie de ataques. Conforme el odio y la homofobia del pueblo se vuelven contra ellos, Luke y Simon tendrán que enfrentarse a una decisión crítica: ceder a las exigencias del pueblo y desaparecer o quedarse y luchar por ellos mismos y por su amor.
L'amore, come acqua
by Rowan Speedwell Claudia MilaniTre anni sotto copertura con una delle peggiori gang del paese hanno lasciato dei segni profondi nell'agente dell'FBI Joshua Chastain. Accompagnato dagli incubi e dalla sua battaglia contro la tossicodipendenza, Josh lascia la giungla di cemento per la campagna del Nuovo Messico, nella speranza di poter cominciare una nuova vita nell'allevamento di cavalli dello zio. Il sovrintendente Eli Kelly trascorre le giornate a recuperare cavalli maltrattati e considera Joshua nient'altro che l'ennesima anima in pena. Ma non appena il giovane comincia a rimettere insieme i pezzi della propria vita, Eli si accorge che in realtà rappresenta molto di più che la sua ultima sfida. Il piano di Joshua sembra funzionare e, forse, un nuovo inizio è davvero tutto ciò di cui ha bisogno. Poi, quando finalmente sembra cominciare a ritrovare la pace, violenza e odio lo portano vicino a distruggere tutto ciò che ha costruito e lo costringono a mettere in discussione il proprio futuro con Eli e la propria vita.
Moon and Stars - Ein Wiedersehen mit Cooper (Clouds And Rain Serie Ser. #4)
by Zahra Owens Melina WilkeEin Titel der Clouds and Rain SerieNachdem Cooper Nelsons Affäre mit einem verheirateten Bezirksstaatsanwalt zu einem Skandal und dem Entzug seiner Lizenz geführt hat, hat er seinen Frieden als Ranchhelfer auf der Blue River Ranch gefunden. Acht Jahre später, bei einem seiner seltenen Besuche in der Stadt, trifft er zufällig auf Kelly Freed, einen Mann, den er fünfzehn Jahre zuvor verlassen hatte, als er gerade anfing, als Anwalt zu arbeiten. Unglücklicherweise kandidiert Kelly gerade für den Posten des Sheriffs und seine Frau ist todkrank, darum steht für ihn eine Wiederaufnahme ihrer Beziehung außer Frage. Aus seiner eigenen Vergangenheit weiß Cooper, dass das Verschweigen der Wahrheit alle Beteiligten nur ins Unglück stürzen wird, weshalb er nicht mehr das kleine, schmutzige Geheimnis eines anderen Mannes sein will. Währenddessen ist die Lage auf der benachbarten Blackwater Ranch verzweifelt. Gables Freundin Calley hat Brustkrebs, und als Gable und Flynn ihre Kinder aufnehmen, brauchen sie die Hilfe ihrer Freunde. Cooper und Kelly helfen dabei, Gable auch rechtlich als Vater seiner Kinder einzusetzen und Calleys Verhältnisse zu ordnen, sollte das Schlimmste eintreten. Für Cooper war es nie einfach gewesen, sich von Kelly fernzuhalten, doch jetzt, wo sie ein gemeinsames Ziel haben, ist es ungleich schwerer, Kelly auf Abstand zu halten.
Shane Thorpe Knew Jesus and Rode Bulls (States Of Love)
by George SeatonEighteen-year-old Joe Vasquez leaves Denver for Texas with Harley Bray, the cow kid who never fit in at their high school. In spite of discovering there's another side to Harley's nature--occasional "withdrawals" from roadside convenience stores, a nefarious skill he teaches Joe--Joe shares Harley's dream of riding bulls and a life together on the Texas plains outside of Abilene. A life that will hopefully see the fulfillment of another of Joe's dreams--to become a veterinarian. When a rank bull kills Harley in a rodeo in Longview, Texas, Joe accepts an offer from another bull rider, Shane Thorpe, to partner up and ride the circuit together. The problem is that the blond-haired, blue-eyed Shane found Jesus a long time ago, and he's torn between his faith and his attraction to Joe. As they make their way across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona to their final stop on the circuit at the National Western Rodeo in Denver, Joe bides his time for what he hopes will be a relationship with Shane as fulfilling as the one he'd had with Harley. His hopes for the future, however, are challenged along the way when he discovers that his "withdrawals" have captured the attention of a dedicated Texas Ranger.States of Love: Stories of romance that span every corner of the United States.
Unbreak My Heart (Unbreak My Heart #1)
by K-Lee Klein2nd EditionBrett Taylor's world collapsed three years ago when he lost the love of his life. Almost as bad as the grief is the advice he's starting to get from everyone and their brother, telling him it's time to move on. They're flat-out wrong. He left his career as a musician and escaped to his ranch because he needs the peace and quiet, and he's doing just fine. He doesn't want anyone invading his memory-filled, booze-fueled solitude. JT Campbell's world has been defined by his parents' money, status, and his own empty relationships, until he's desperately sick of it. A quest to find something meaningful leads him to Brett's failing ranch. It's supposed to be a brief stay. JT never wanted to be anyone's savior or compete with the ghosts of lovers past. Still, he can't help wanting this gruff and grieving man. JT's mind knows it's a bad idea, but his heart keeps pushing him to find out what lies beneath Brett's rough and broken exterior. Brett's not going to make it easy. JT can only be patient, keep his sense of humor, and hope for the day he may be allowed far enough into Brett's world to unbreak his heart.First Edition published by Amber Quill Press, 2013.
Bone Rider (Deutsch)
by J. FallyRiley Cooper ist auf der Flucht. Misha Tokarev, die Liebe seines Lebens, hat sich als Auftragskiller der russischen Mafia entpuppt, und wenn Riley irgendwo eine Grenze zieht, dann bei vorsätzlichem, kaltblütigem Mord. Auch das außerirdische Verteidigungs- und Waffensystem McClane ist auf der Flucht. Unter anderem, weil er versehentlich für den Absturz seines Raumschiffs auf der Erde gesorgt hat. Mit dem Militär im sprichwörtlichen Nacken macht sich McClane auf die verzweifelte Suche nach einem Wirt, mit dem er sich verbinden und so seine komplette Auflösung verhindern kann. Riley kommt ihm da gerade recht. Ihre unfreiwillige Partnerschaft entwickelt sich mit der Zeit zu mehr, als sie sich jemals hätten vorstellen können. Gemeinsam begeben sie sich auf einen Roadtrip aus der Hölle, den Regierungstruppen und der Russen-Mafia immer nur eine Armlänge voraus. Und außerdem wäre da noch Misha, der wild entschlossen ist, Riley zurückzugewinnen. Seine Sorge um Rileys Sicherheit verbindet ihn mit McClane. Alien und Killer ziehen schon bald eine Spur der Verwüstung durch halb Texas. Riley hat alle Hände voll zu tun, sie da alle heil wieder herauszubekommen.
Sparkle and Shine
by Julia TalbotAll that glitters is not gold. No-frills cowboy Evan learned that lesson the hard way while married to a rodeo princess, a relationship that was all flash and no substance. At least Evan held on to his daughter, Cheyenne, and his best friend, Brooks, when the sparkle wore off and things fell apart. Life could be a lot worse. But it could also be better… if Evan and Brooks took a step beyond friendship. Just as they start to explore their feelings, Evan’s ex-wife sticks her nose in to sabotage them. Suddenly everything is up in the air, and they have difficult choices to make about the rodeo, Cheyenne, and the romance they both want so badly to pursue.2nd Edition
Aimer, éperdument
by Rowan SpeedwellTrois ans d’infiltration dans l’un des pires gangs du pays ont laissé l’agent du FBI, Joshua Chastain, complètement bouleversé. Luttant contre les cauchemars et l’addiction, il quitte la jungle bétonnée pour le Nouveau-Mexique, le pays des chevaux, en espérant recommencer à zéro dans le ranch de son oncle.Le contremaître Eli Kelly passe sa vie à réhabiliter des animaux maltraités, et Joshua est juste une autre âme perdue. Mais quand Joshua commence doucement à reconstruire sa vie, Eli réalise que Joshua représente beaucoup plus qu’un nouveau projet.Le plan de Joshua semble fonctionner – peut-être qu’un nouveau départ était exactement ce dont il avait besoin. Puis, au moment où il commence à peine à trouver un semblant de paix, le crime et la haine détruisent presque tout ce pour quoi il a travaillé, le forçant à réévaluer ce qu’il veut vraiment faire ressortir de sa relation avec Eli et de sa propre vie.
Timing: Nach Sonnenuntergang (Timing (Deutsch) #2)
by Mary Calmes Grace C. JamesBuch 2 in der Serie - TimingZwei Jahre, nachdem Stefan Joss mit Ranchbesitzer Rand Holloway in den Sonnenuntergang geritten ist, hat er sich mit seinem neuen Leben angefreundet und unterrichtet an einem Community College. Aber wahre Liebe hat es oft schwer. Rand will, dass er auf der Ranch bleibt, Stef will sich ein Hintertürchen offenhalten, falls Rand ihn irgendwann rauswerfen sollte. Nachdem er endlich erkannt hat, dass er sich Rand gegenüber unfair verhält, legt Stef sich fest und sein Partner ist überglücklich. Als Stef die Gelegenheit bekommt, seine Hingabe zu beweisen, zögert er nicht - auch wenn er dabei seinen Hals riskiert - und Rand nutzt die Gelegenheit, um allen zu zeigen, dass die besten Überraschungen des Lebens nach Sonnenuntergang passieren.
Timing: Der Richtige Zeitpunkt (Timing #1)
by Mary Calmes2nd EditionTiming: Book OneStefan Joss just can't win. Not only does he have to go to Texas in the middle of summer to be the man of honor in his best friend Charlotte's wedding, but he's expected to negotiate a million-dollar business deal at the same time. Worst of all, he's thrown for a loop when he arrives to see the one man Charlotte promised wouldn't be there: her brother, Rand Holloway. Stefan and Rand have been mortal enemies since the day they met, so Stefan is shocked when a temporary cease-fire sees the usual hostility replaced by instant chemistry. Though leery of the unexpected feelings, Stefan is swayed by a sincere revelation from Rand, and he decides to give Rand a chance. But their budding romance is threatened when Stefan's business deal goes wrong: the owner of the last ranch he needs to secure for the company is murdered. Stefan's in for the surprise of his life as he finds himself in danger as well.First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2010.
After the Sunset (Timing #2)
by Mary CalmesSequel to TimingTwo years after riding off into the sunset with ranch owner Rand Holloway, Stefan Joss has made a tentative peace with his new life, teaching at a community college. But the course of true love never does run smooth. Rand wants him home on the ranch; Stef wants an exit strategy in case Rand ever decides to throw him out. Finally, after recognizing how unfair he's being, Stef makes a commitment, and Rand is over the moon. When Stef gets the chance to prove his devotion, he doesn't hesitate--despite the risk to his health--and Rand takes the opportunity to show everyone that sometimes life's best surprises come after the sunset.
Flight or Fight
by Dirk GreysonLife in the big city wasn't what Mackenzie "Mack" Redford expected, and now he's come home to Hartwick County, South Dakota, to serve as sheriff. Brantley Calderone is looking for a new life. After leaving New York and buying a ranch, he's settling in and getting used to living at a different pace--until he finds a dead woman on his porch and himself the prime suspect in her murder. Mack and Brantley quickly realize several things: someone is trying to frame Brantley; he is no longer safe alone on his ranch; and there's a definite attraction developing between them, one that only increases when Mack offers to let Brantley stay in his home. But as their romance escalates, so does the killer. They'll have to stay one step ahead and figure out who wants Brantley dead before it's too late. Only then can they start the life they're both seeking--together.
Un motivo valido (Il valore dell'amore #1)
by Emanuela Graziani Lisa M. OwensSerie Il valore dell'amore, Libro 1Per Josh Brooks è un'estate di desideri che diventano realtà. Prima riesce a comprare il cavallo dei suoi sogni da un addestratore rivale. Poi conosce anche l'uomo dei suoi sogni, il Ranger Dane Keller, commilitone del fratello. Dane è sexy, abile, e reduce dall'ambigua politica dell'esercito americano riguardo all'omosessualità. Sarebbe tutto perfetto, eccetto che nessuno sa che Josh e Dane sono gay. Quando Dane arriva al ranch, vuole soltanto una vita tranquilla senza la segretezza estrema che l'ha costretto a nascondersi e un lavoro che gli permetta di guadagnarsi da vivere. Ma il fratellino del suo migliore amico, quello che aveva scritto le lettere che li avevano tenuti su di morale in Afghanistan, sembra proprio essere cresciuto e Dane non può fare a meno di desiderare qualcosa di più, nonostante la paura di impegnarsi. Mentre Dane e Josh cercano in tutti i modi di tenere le mani a posto, fallendo miseramente, qualcun altro osserva, in attesa, e infine colpisce, prima Josh e poi il prezioso cavallo. Quando tutti i loro segreti e le loro paure vengono esposti, Dane è determinato a proteggere Josh, anche se questo significa lasciarlo indietro.
Jackass Flats (Riding Cowboy Flats #1)
by Julia Talbot2nd EditionCan a traveling military man and a set-in-his-ways cowboy find a way to make things work? Tate feels like the best part of life has probably passed him by, which is why the thirtysomething cowboy hits the bars every night. When he meets Dave, a young soldier from a nearby Army base, though, Tate figures things might be looking up. He and Dave get off to a rocky start, but Tate soon finds that he and the kid have enough in common to make things interesting. Dave isn't really into the whole don't ask, don't tell thing, and he doesn't bother to hide his relationship with Tate from his friends. Once he realizes he should have been more careful, it might be too late. But Dave is willing to fight for Tate, even if it means taking on the military.First Edition published by Torquere Press, 2008.
Il desiderio di Lorcan (Whispering Pines (Italiano) #1)
by Sjd Peterson Emanuela GrazianiSerie Whispering Pines, Libro 1Nonostante il sostegno amorevole della sua famiglia, Lorcan James vuole affrontare la vita da solo e, a ventun anni, si ritrova a piedi dall'altra parte del paese in cerca di avventura. Quello che trova è la disperazione, una disperazione che lo conduce dritto al Whispering Pines Ranch e proprio sul cammino del suo proprietario. L'uomo - forte, arrogante e bellissimo - risveglia in Lorcan qualcosa di cui non conosceva neanche l'esistenza. Quinn Taylor è immerso fino al collo nella seccatura e nella frustrazione di dover fare i conti con un proprietario terriero confinante che non desidera altro che farlo fallire. Non ha bisogno di altre complicazioni, ma quando posa gli occhi su Lorcan il suo mondo si capovolge. Nonostante trovi in Quinn ciò che il suo cuore brama, Lorcan rifiuta di essere il suo piccolo sporco segreto. L'uomo non è però l'unico a cercare le sue attenzioni. Jess, un bracciante del ranch, sarebbe felice di dichiarare al mondo il suo amore per Lorcan. È proprio quello che Quinn non gli offrirebbe mai, ma è il desiderio più ardente di Lorcan.
À cœur ouvert (Histoires de cœur #3)
by Andrew Grey Julie Bénazet Éric JansenHistoires de cœur, tome 3La dernière chose à laquelle Liam Southard s'attendait en fuyant son père abusif, c'était d'être recueilli par un couple de ranchers gays. En un rien de temps, il se remet sur pied, trouve un travail et accepte enfin son homosexualité. Et puis un beau matin, il se retrouve menacé d'une arme. Pour la défense de Troy Gardener, il sait qu'il n'aurait pas dû pointer son fusil sur le jeune homme aux incroyables yeux bleus. Entre son mariage qui vient de s'effondrer et la solitude qui le rend fou, perdu dans cette vieille cabane au fin fond du Wyoming, il a des circonstances atténuantes. Il s'excuse auprès de Liam et découvre très vite qu'ils ont plus d'une chose en commun. Mais avec le père de Liam qui débarque à l'improviste et une société minière qui menace la survie du ranch, difficile de commencer une histoire d'amour. Une chose est sûre, ils n'auront pas le temps de s'ennuyer.