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News of the World: A Novel
by Paulette JilesSoon to be a Major Motion PictureNational Book Award Finalist—FictionIn the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of Enemy Women that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust.In the wake of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence.In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johanna’s parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the U.S. army, the ten-year-old has once again been torn away from the only home she knows.Their 400-mile journey south through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain proves difficult and at times dangerous. Johanna has forgotten the English language, tries to escape at every opportunity, throws away her shoes, and refuses to act “civilized.” Yet as the miles pass, the two lonely survivors tentatively begin to trust each other, forming a bond that marks the difference between life and death in this treacherous land.Arriving in San Antonio, the reunion is neither happy nor welcome. The captain must hand Johanna over to an aunt and uncle she does not remember—strangers who regard her as an unwanted burden. A respectable man, Captain Kidd is faced with a terrible choice: abandon the girl to her fate or become—in the eyes of the law—a kidnapper himself.
A Newer World: Kit Carson, John C. Fremont and the Claiming of the American West
by David RobertsJohn C. Frémont, nearly forgotten today, was one of the giants of nineteenth-century America. He led five expeditions into the American West in the 1840s and 1850s, covering a greater area than any other explorer. His expedition reports -- ghost-written by his beautiful and talented wife, Jessie Benton Frémont -- were bestsellers in their day. Riding the wave of his popularity, he captured the Republican Party nomination for president in 1856 but narrowly lost the election. Frémont's scout on three of his expeditions was Kit Carson. Frémont fancied himself a mountaineer, and he possessed great stamina and courage, but he lacked Carson's skills and knowledge. The only expedition Frémont led without Carson was a disaster that, like the better-known Donner Party debacle, culminated in one of the rare documented instances of cannibalism in American history. A Newer Worldis the fascinating story of the Frémont-Carson expeditions and of two men, utterly unalike in so many ways, who became friends as well as fellow explorers. Frémont owed his life to Carson, who saved him on several occasions, while the legend of Kit Carson, the greatest mountain man of his day, grew out of Frémont's expedition reports. The Frémont-Carson expeditions are second only to Lewis and Clark's in their significance for America's western expansion. Their 1845-46 campaign, for example, helped to precipitate the Mexican-American War and led to the wresting of California from Mexico. Carson is often remembered today for his 1863-64 roundup of Apaches and Navajos, leading to the infamous Long Walk. David Roberts demonstrates that Carson, who was twice married to Indian women, was profoundly ambivalent about the campaign, which was ordered by an Army officer who was his superior. Throughout the book, Roberts draws on little-known primary sources in telling the dramatic stories of these expeditions. He shows how Frémont saw himself as a historical figure, especially in his reports, while Carson -- taciturn where Frémont was outspoken, modest where Frémont was boastful, and, significantly, illiterate -- was oblivious to his own fame. Yet it was Carson who underwent an evolution from an Indian killer to an Indian advocate. In addition to his archival research, Roberts traveled the routes of Frémont and Carson's expeditions to gain a firsthand knowledge of the territory they explored. In analyzing how Frémont and Carson advanced the Americanizing of the West, Roberts writes with a modern-day sensitivity to the Indians, for whom these expeditions were a tragedy.
The New World
by Andrew Motion"Full of big themes such as courage, greed, loyalty and obsession, The New World is still an adventure story first and foremost. . . . An entertaining homage that is deeply felt and sincere." --The Guardian (UK) Washed ashore after escaping Treasure Island, young Jim Hawkins and his companion Natty find themselves stranded on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Their ship, the Nightingale, has been destroyed, and besides one other crew member, they are the only survivors. Before they can even grasp the full scope of their predicament, they realize they are not alone on the beach. When a band of Native Americans approaches the shore in a threatening fury, they brutally kill Jim and Natty's last shipmate, rob their dead crew, and take the two desperate survivors hostage. Suddenly, Jim and Natty are thrust into an adventure that takes them all across the unruly American South. Starting with a desperate escape from a violent chief who obsessively keeps close on their trail, they join up with a troupe of entertainers who take them to a thriving and dangerous New Orleans, and seek the closest port so they can set sail for home once again. In magnificent, free-wheeling prose and in a high-flying style, Andrew Motion has spun a fantastic yarn that will win the hearts of adventure lovers everywhere.From the Hardcover edition.
New Tricks (Shying Away and New Tricks #2)
by Kate SherwoodSequel to Shying AwayQuinn Donahue's put in a long, hard day at his lover Aaron Miller's family horse farm, and he's looking forward to a hot bath and a good night's sleep. But that's before he finds Aaron waiting for him in their dark apartment, apparently in the mood to play a game. Aaron was a virgin when he'd hooked up with Quinn, while Quinn was the furthest thing from innocent. So if Aaron wants to experiment a little, then Quinn feels privileged to play along.
New Mexico Nymph (Trailsman #268)
by Jon SharpeFargo's latest damsel is far from being in distress-in fact, she has a particularly dangerous power over men. And with gunmen close behind, the Trailsman will have to break the spell-or follow the devil's eyes straight to hell.
New Mexico Nightmare (Trailsman #281)
by Jon SharpeBlamed for a series of fiery murders, Skye Fargo must clear his name, uncover a sinister plot to do him in, and stop a twisted killer who wants to see him burn.
New Mexico Madman (Trailsman #376)
by Jon SharpeSkye Fargo is playing bodyguard to "America's Sweetheart," stunning actress Kathleen Barton. She had the bad judgment to publicly, brutally spurn the attentions of notorious 'Frisco power-broker Zack Lomax, ruining his reputation and his livelihood. Now he wants revenge. And unless the Trailsman keeps both eyes peeled, Lomax is going to give his client a final curtain...
New Mexico! (Wagons West Series, Book #22)
by Dana Fuller RossThe hostile desert and hidden arroyos offered cover to a roving band of killers. No soldiers could catch them; no settlers resist them. So upon the broad shoulders of Toby Holt, son of the West's greatest trailblazer Whip Holt, would be laid a desperate burden--to travel into this no-man's-land and infiltrate the deadly gang. And as Toby left behind his beloved Alexandra, perhaps forever, his friend Henry Blake would wrench himself from a Baroness' arms to thwart a deadly plot abroad. But no one faced more peril than the brave young woman photographer whose indomitable American spirit fueled her courage to survive captivity among the fiercest savages... as Toby Holt raised his rifle to fire in the name of justice in this land of blood and honor-- NEW MEXICO!
New Frontier
by Pepper EspinozaIda Stevens is a resourceful woman who naturally rises to any challenge the world throws at her. First, she is left by her husband, Liam, to face a brutal winter in the Salt Lake Valley; he promised her he would return, but she doesn't waste time waiting for him. Then, just as autumn is slipping into winter, she discovers a wounded, unconscious man in the grove of trees near her cabin.Kelly Cook is a wanted man. He ran from the law right into Ida's path, and once he found himself safely ensconced and recovering in her home, he worked his way into her arms, her bed, and then her heart.In Kelly, Ida found a kindred spirit and a strong heart. A man who would not only stand by her, but also support her, and protect her. He lit her body on fire as the endless blizzards roared outside her cabin door.But the twin obstacles of her husband and his past stand between them and a shared future, and they must overcome them to find their way to each other again.
New Found Land: Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery
by Allan WolfThe letters of Thomas Jefferson, members of the Corps of Discovery, their guide Sacagawea, and Captain Lewis's Newfoundland dog all tell of the historic exploratory expedition to seek a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
The New Cowboy
by Rebecca WintersHomecoming Cowboy Living on her grandfather's ranch, surrounded by her loving brothers and their families, is helping Avery Bannock put her painful past behind her. But ever since Zane Lawson came home, she's been fighting her feelings for the rugged former Navy SEAL who's sworn to keep her safe-in his arms. After a decade undercover, Zane's ready to settle in Montana horse country. Buying the ranch next to the Bannock spread was the first step. Now he's got to convince the gun-shy archaeologist that he's the only cowboy for her. As they work together to find out who's stealing tribal artifacts from a nearby reservation, Zane will do everything in his power to win Avery's trust...and turn their budding romance into a mission possible!
Never Tempt a Lawman (Undone!)
by Lauri RobinsonWestern Kansas, 1866Steady, wealthy and oh-so-safe-that's the kind of husband Bess Trundale wants. Someone like the local banker's son. Someone unlike Sheriff Kirk Landers. The lawman's confident swagger gets right under her skin...and into her fantasies. And though she's tried to ignore the chemistry surging between them, one night is about to change everything.Kirk isn't planning on being anyone's husband ever again. But months of living under the same boardinghouse roof as quick-witted, feisty Bess have stirred desires he can't ignore. Together they could put their pasts to rest and claim a bold, passionate future-if he can tempt her to break all the rules with him....
Never Seen Deader (Sawbones #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneFrom bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, the epic tale of a Rebel doctor surviving in the lawless aftermath of the Civil War continues . . .Johnstone Justice. What America Needs Now. A DEADLY CURE FOR JUSTICE When the war ended, Dr. Samuel Knight went home to Texas—but the life he expected was in ruins, his wife married to a carpetbagger. Trying to defend what&’s left of his previous existence, the good doctor is branded an outlaw and driven from Texas. Now he&’s laying low in New Mexico, with his image on wanted posters everywhere. But when the town explodes in violence, Knight will risk his neck to save innocent lives. After a cave-in injures a team of miners, Knight throws his cover aside to tend to their wounds. He catches the eye of Helena &“Hellfire&” Bonham, the mine&’s owner, who&’s wrapped up in a murderous dispute with her ex-husband over control of the land. She thinks he was responsible for the cave-in, and wants Knight to prove it. She&’s chosen well, because if Dr. Samuel Knight is quick with a scalpel, he&’s even faster with a gun. Live Free. Read Hard.
Never Love A Lawman
by Jo GoodmanUSA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman delivers a thrilling tale of small town greed that may have big time consequences--unless two strangers open their hearts to a highly unconventional arrangement. . . Rachel Bailey may seem like just a beautiful newcomer to most of Reidsville, Colorado, but Sheriff Wyatt Cooper knows she's much more. Through a twist of fate, Rachel is the inheritor of a very valuable commodity: control of the railway that keeps the isolated mining town connected to the world. That is, she will be, if she agrees to the surprising stipulation in her benefactor's will--that she marry Wyatt. Rachel has no choice: refusing the marriage could put all of Reidsville in the hands of an outsider--and not just any outsider, but the cruel tyrant she has come here to escape. Yet living with Wyatt will be her greatest challenge. For he has a tempting way about him that makes Rachel forget theirs is a marriage in name only--until her frightening past shows up to remind them exactly how much they have at stake. . .
Never Let Them See You Bleed (A Tinhorn Western #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneFrom the bestselling masters of the Old West comes the first in a blazing new series about a young deputy sheriff&’s coming of age—and trial by gunfire—in a small Texas town. This is the blistering saga of a hero in training, from first blood to final showdown… Flint Moran was fourteen years old when the Civil War ended. He was fifteen when his family bought a plot of land near Tinhorn, Texas. He was barely nineteen when he caught a pair of rustlers stealing cattle—and singlehandedly brought them to justice. How did a teenaged boy track down and capture two hardcase thieves without any help? That&’s what Tinhorn sheriff Buck Jackson wants to know. He can&’t help but be impressed by Flint&’s sharp eye and natural talent with a Henry rifle. So he offers to deputize the boy—tin badge, Colt Frontier Six-Shooter, and all—and Flint happily accepts. But there are things the young deputy doesn&’t know. And what he doesn&’t know could kill him. . . . There&’s a gunman coming to town. A showdown is brewing that could prove to be Flint&’s first—and possibly last—test. But either way, there will be blood. . . .Live Free. Read Hard.
Never Enough Cowboy (Creedence Horse Rescue #4)
by Jennie Marts"A swoon-worthy, must-read romance."?SARA RICHARDSON, National bestselling authorFans of Carolyn Brown, Maisey Yates, and Jennifer Ryan will fall head over cowboy boots for this second-chance romance from USA Today bestseller Jennie Marts.Single mom Jillian Bennett barely has a moment to herself between raising her ten-year old son, volunteering at the horse rescue ranch, and working her new job as head librarian of Creedence, Colorado. She doesn't have time for romance either, even though she and the cute deputy, Ethan Rayburn, have been doing a lot of flirting the last few weeks. But when he also forms a bond with her son, Milo, Jillian falls hard, and Ethan soon realizes he would do anything for the feisty librarian who's won his heart."Full of hope, humor, and undeniable swoon."?A.J. PINE, USA Today bestselling author, for How to Cowboy"Funny, complicated, and irresistible."?JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author, for Caught Up in a Cowboy"Deliciously steamy but still sweet."?JOANNE KENNEDY for Wish Upon a Cowboy
Nevada Viper's Nest (Trailsman #386)
by Jon SharpeSkye Fargo may have bent the law from time to time, but when a self-appointed pack of Carson City vigilantes aim to stretch his neck for murder, he knows it's time to light out of town. <P><P>The only way to clear his name is to find the beautiful young woman who fled the crime scene--before the true culprit puts them both in the ground for good.
The Nevada Nemesis (Trailsman #272)
by David RobbinsThe Trailsman leads a wagon train straight out of hell In Nevada Territory, wagon trains are disappearing-even more than usual. But when Skye Fargo finds a train bound for trouble, he steers them right-and sends trouble packing.
Nevada Nemesis (Trailsman #318)
by Jon SharpeWhen Skye Fargo rescues a half-dead man on the run from the law, he returns the fugitive to town-only to find that the accused murderer he brought back alive is sure to be lynched, even though he may be innocent.
The Nevada Gun
by Gordon D. ShirreffsOne by one they had eliminated the occupants of the Lazy E Ranch until it held only one lone female. It was almost theirs... then Vic Standish rode in to give her a hand ... and his gun.
Nevada Dawn (Panorama of the Old West #11)
by Georgina GentryA dangerous renegade. . . A beautiful debutante. . . And a passion that knows no bounds!The notorious outlaw called Nevada didn't ride for gold. . . he rode for vengeance. But this night he'd found a treasure beyond compare: Her name was Cherish. Swept up into Nevada's strong arms, carried through the darkness into a wild land, she felt her body stirring against the bare chest of her virile captor. As he held her close and stroked her softly, he made a ransom demand that left Cherish trembling: one night in his bed and he'd return her to her bridegroom. Yet if she surrendered her innocence in a single ravishing encounter, could she forget this desperado's kisses, come the dawn? Or would she burn for his loving caresses now and forevermore?Acclaim for bestselling author Georgina Gentry. . . "Strongly crafted characters. . . Sizzling sexuality--what more can a reader yearn for?" --Rendezvous"Nobody does it like [Georgina Gentry] does!" --Barbra Critiques
Nevada! (Wagons West Series, Book #8)
by Dana Fuller RossIn the midst of an ever-mounting Civil War, Major General Lee Blake is summoned to spearhead a mission of utmost importance to the Union cause--the transport of an invaluable shipment of silver from the Comstock. Aided by his long-time friend and wagonmaster Whip Holt, Whip's courageous son, a beautiful sharp-shooting newswoman and a seductive courtesan, the vital journey begins. But the task is fraught with danger and adventure as Confederate saboteurs and cunning British agents will stop at nothing to prevent the "silver train" from reaching its destination.
Nest of Vipers
by Jory ShermanA STING SO DEADLY After weeks of casing a ranch for its prized remuda, a gang of horse thieves pillage everything--leaving the owner's wife dead. Before the distraught man can drown himself in booze, Harry Pendergast of the Denver Detective Agency offers him a chance for vengeance. Because this time, the victim is Brad Storm...aka the Sidewinder. It seems that Brad's ranch isn't the only one that's been brutally hit. There's a huge reward to track down the powerful thieves. But the hunt won't be easy, taking the Sidewinder into dangerous territories and bloody battles. So when a showdown in Wild Horse Valley becomes imminent, Brad hatches a plan--one he hopes will have the villains recoiling in fear before the Sidewinder strikes back.
Nephi Takes a Husband
by Bob MastersNephi Sorensen, a youthful Mormon cattle drover, is mending fences in the Utah territory when handsome and mysterious Johnny Holden rides up. Nephi is distrustful of strangers, especially gentiles. But he agrees to share his evening meal with Johnny after the latter helps him string barbed wire. And when the sun goes down along with the temperatures, he also agrees to share his bedroll. When the sun comes up the next morning, will he be content to find a wife as the elders expect, or will Nephi ride off with a husband instead? NOTE: This story appears in the anthology, Cowboy Roundup edited by Drew Hunt, available in e-book and print formats.
Nelson's Brand: Lonetree Ranchers; Colt (Mills and Boon Ser.)
by Diana PalmerTwo loners fight to overcome their haunted pasts in this fan-favorite story from New York Times bestselling author Diana PalmerAllison Hathoway devoted herself to helping others…until life as she knew it was snatched away from her. Now, all she wants is to hide away from the world, licking her wounds. But one rogue cowboy might change all that for good.When Gene Nelson discovered the scandalous truth about his family, he realized his whole life was a lie. Ever since, he’s been footloose and reckless with his reputation. There’s something different about secretive Allison, though, even if his heart warns him away…at all costs.Originally published in 1990.