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Branded
by Bru BakerWhen a would-be assassin sneaks into the citadel disguised as a servant, the king requires that all servants who work in the castle be branded with the royal crest for easy identification. Prince Coren is powerless to fight the edict, but he refuses to allow his personal advisor and secret lover Brannir to suffer alone. Coren shows his devotion by wielding the brand to mark Brannir himself, even though he fears it will change their relationship. He's prepared for resentment, hurt, and anger--every outcome but the one he receives: unconditional love.
Branded
by Clare London2nd EditionMaen is a Gold Warrior, an elite defender of Aza City, respected by his fellow soldiers and favored by his imperious Mistress for services both in and out of the bedchamber. His loyalty and commitment are unwavering until he recruits Dax, a captivating and challenging Bronzeman who, despite his youth and inexperience, seduces Maen with his fierce hero worship. When they're captured by enemies of the City, Maen risks everything to save Dax: his position, his faith, and even his life. But he loses his lover to the rebels and upon his return to the City is stripped of his rank. In Aza, where a soldier's only lawful devotion is to the City and his Mistress's pleasure, the disgraced Maen is placed under the watchful guard of the arrogant Gold Warrior Zander and relegated to preparing a Royal History for the new Queen. But his discoveries cast a new and shocking light on the past and threaten to stir revolution in both citizens and rebels. With the help of the lively and inquisitive scribe Kiel, Maen initiates a chain of events that will change their world forever--and offer him the chance to regain both his honor and his heart's desire.First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, 2010.
Branded
by Jaci BurtonLove is in the air in this sizzling romance from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton.Brea McMasters has always been shy around men, living out her fantasies in all her favorite books. But sexy horse wrangler Gage Reilly is making her want to turn all those fantasies into reality. With a little help and encouragement from her two sisters, Brea finally gains enough confidence to go for it with the sexy cowboy, and Gage is more than happy to teach her all there is to know about pleasure.Now they're both spending steamy nights together under clear moonlit skies. But can Brea and Gage find the courage to commit, once intimacy turns to love?
Branded
by Laura WrightIn the small town of River Black, Texas, sits the Triple C--a working cattle ranch that sustains the town. But it also holds painful memories and shocking secrets for the Cavanaugh brothers.... When the Cavanaugh brothers return home for their father's funeral, they discover unexpected evidence of the old man's surprising double life--a son named Blue, who wants the Triple C Ranch as much as they do. The eldest son, Deacon, a wealthy businessman who couldn't wait to leave the ranch and move on with his life, is looking to use his powerful connections to stop Blue at any cost. He never expected the ranch's forewoman, Mackenzie Byrd, to get in his way. Mac knows Deacon means to destroy the ranch and therefore destroy her livelihood. But as the two battle for control, their attraction builds. Now Deacon is faced with the choice of a lifetime: Take down the Triple C to feed his need for revenge, or embrace the love of the one person who has broken down every barrier to his heart.
Branded
by Laura WrightIn the small town of River Black, Texas, sits the Triple C--a working cattle ranch that sustains the town. But it also holds painful memories and shocking secrets for the Cavanaugh brothers.... When the Cavanaugh brothers return home for their father's funeral, they discover unexpected evidence of the old man's surprising double life--a son named Blue, who wants the Triple C Ranch as much as they do. The eldest son, Deacon, a wealthy businessman who couldn't wait to leave the ranch and move on with his life, is looking to use his powerful connections to stop Blue at any cost. He never expected the ranch's forewoman, Mackenzie Byrd, to get in his way. Mac knows Deacon means to destroy the ranch and therefore destroy her livelihood. But as the two battle for control, their attraction builds. Now Deacon is faced with the choice of a lifetime: Take down the Triple C to feed his need for revenge, or embrace the love of the one person who has broken down every barrier to his heart.
Branded
by Saffron A. KentPen Pal meets Yellowstone in this dark, western romance featuring a college student using a false identity to exchange spicy letters with a prison inmate, only to be hunted down when the convicted cowboy is released. It all began with letters. Every word he wrote etched itself into my mind, into my soul. I had no choice but to fall for him. Was it really so bad that the letters were part of a pen-pal program . . . for prisoners? Or that they weren&’t addressed to me? It&’s not as if we&’d ever meet. It&’s not as if I&’d ever get to look into Beau&’s eyes that yearn for the ranch he left behind. Or that I&’d ever get to feel his work-roughened hands dominating my body just as he does my fevered dreams. What harm could there be? Until one afternoon when I find myself standing in front of Beau—pretending to be someone I&’m not. But the joke&’s on me because for all my pretenses, his deception is much crueler . . . The hardened, dangerous, impossibly beautiful man is nothing like the man in the letters. And it&’s too late for me to run.Content Guidance: The contents of this dark romance book may be triggering to some readers. It contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero. Trigger warnings: false identities, stalking/obsession, revenge/retribution, abduction, drugging, blackmail/coercion, forced marriage, violence, bondage, knife play, gun play, dubious consent, non-consent, off-the-page domestic abuse set in the past, off-the-page murder set in the past, parental grief
Branded
by Tori CarringtonSuccessful rancher Trace Armstrong has made his mark as a man. So what's throwing the lanky Texan? A rough, tough, sexy-as-sin cowgirl--his head wrangler! Jo Atchison is a cocksure ex-Marine, and she's aiming to corral her boss. . . right into her bed. Trace knows he should put business before pleasure. . . but when Jo slides into her chaps, all he wants to do is take her on a long, sweaty ride! They both know that this is more than just a hot roll in the hay. It's a battle of wills. And one of them is going to end up branded--heart, soul and very willing flesh. . . .
Branded
by Vivian VaughanA blistering tale of passion and intrigue set in the American West: “The excitement never lessens” in this “thrilling story” (Rendezvous). El Paso, Texas. 1895. Five years ago, life as Jacy Kimble knew it came to an end. Her brother Hunter and his best friend Trevor Fallon were sent to Yuma Prison for murder. The scandal cost her family their Arizona ranch, ruined her father’s political career, and even took his sanity. Once the belle of Arizona society, Jacy was haughty and flirtatious, especially with Trevor Fallon. But she can’t believe her eyes when the handsome cowhand shows up at her door with an incredible story: He was freed in the middle of the night with orders—to clear her brother’s name and keep him from hanging. For five years she has hated Trevor, blaming him for her brother’s fate. Should she believe him now? It’s a hard choice for Jacy: trust the man who ruined her life, or throw away any hope for her family’s future. Complicating everything, she feels her powerful attraction for Trevor returning. How can she put herself in harm’s way again? How can she not?
Branded (A Joe Noose Western #3)
by Eric RedJoe Noose hunts down the first known serial killer on the American frontier—in this trailblazing thriller from acclaimed author Eric Red . . . SCARRED FOR LIFE A new kind of evil has come to the Old West. A killer as cold and hard as the Wyoming winter. He wanders from town to town. Slaughters entire families along the way. With grotesque glee, he brands the letter Q in his victims&’ flesh. Joe Noose knows the killer&’s identity. He recognizes the killer&’s brand. He bears the same scar from his childhood—and he&’s determined to stop this madman once and for all. Two U.S. marshals have agreed to help Joe. But they&’ve never hunted a killer like this before. A sadist who kills for pleasure—and scars you for life . . . Praise for the westerns of Eric Red &“Keeps the reader turning pages . . . brilliant. Hanging Fire is indeed a classic Western.&”—True WestMagazine &“This teeth-grinding, bare-knuckling, swash-buckling adventure keeps readers turning pages. A terrific read. Allow plenty of time to read this. It&’s hard to put down.&” —Roundup Magazine on Hanging Fire &“Exceptionally fast-paced and blood-spattered. Full of action, overflowing with defiant characters and deadly gunplay.&”—Lansing State Journal on Noose
Branded (Brody Brothers #1)
by Stacy GailYou want my hands on you, Celia. Making you shiver, making you moan, making you scream. Admit it.Celia Villarreal had wanted those things with Ryland Brody, Bitterthorn’s golden boy—and wanted them badly enough to make a fool of herself one idiotic night months ago.Naughty children shouldn’t touch what they don’t own.Rejection always stings, but putting a move on Ry had devastating consequences. Now her regret burns as bright as her need—until Ry, as glorious as ever, makes her an offer that might finally be her ticket out of town.I’m not your enemy, darlin’. If you give me half a chance, you’ll see that I can be your hero.When working together leads to grinding all naked-like with the very cowboy who’s seen her at her worst, Celia is afraid she’s made a mistake.Until the truth comes out.This is who we are from now on. Say it. Feel it.Once Ry’s past motivations come to light, Celia must decide if she can give him another chance or turn her back on Bitterthorn—and the one man who’s always wanted her—for good.One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!This book is approximately 60,000 wordsEdited by Angela James
Branded (The Aspen Valley Series)
by Colette AuclairThe third lighthearted romance in Colette Auclair's award-winning Aspen Valley series, Branded takes us on a wild and dreamy ride through the beautiful valleys and mountains of Colorado.Professional, polite, and pearl-wearing, dressage rider and resort consultant Cordy Sims is the last person anyone would expect to initiate a weekend of debauchery. And yet, that's exactly what she does after meeting a handsome stranger at an Aspen resort. Agreeing that they'll leave personal details at the door, they indulge in a memorable weekend of carnal recreation. On Sunday night, Cordy doesn't want to leave this charming, seductive man, but she must play by her own rules. On Monday, Cordy sits in a meeting at the ad agency that's hired her as a freelancer, and her professional and personal worlds collide. Turns out agency owner Jack Cormier looks just as good in the boardroom as he did in the bedroom. Forced to work together, Cordy and Jack can't ignore the chemistry that crackles between them, or the deeper feelings that have developed. But secrets and scars from their pasts may prove too formidable, even for a love that's as powerful as it is unexpected.
Branded Hearts
by Diana HallKIT O'SHANE WOULD NEVER SURRENDERHer quest for justice came before any chance at love, even if that chance was with rancher Garret Blaine, a man she wanted with a wildfire intensity that rivaled the desert sun!GARRET BLAINE HAD MET HIS MATCHWhen Kit O'Shane rode onto his ranch and proved she could bust a bronc as well as any man, Garret knew he was lost. She'd stolen his heart like a thief in the night, and now that she had it...he was never going to let her go.
Branded Outlaw
by L. Ron HubbardSaddle up for a riveting tale of the Old West! When Lee Weston's father writes him that an old enemy, Harvey Dodge, is back in town, Lee rides out in a hurry from Wyoming to Pecos, New Mexico only to find his father murdered and the family ranch burned to the ground. Certain that Dodge is to blame, Lee sets off to settle the score but gets into a fiery Colt showdown in the town of Pecos. Severely wounded, he flees into the mountains just before passing out. As fate would have it, Dodge's beautiful, yet headstrong, daughter, Ellen, finds Lee's unconscious body and secretly nurses him back to health. But when Lee insists on continuing his plan for revenge, he gets himself into a heap more trouble--false accusations, a near lynching at the hands of an angry mob and the scorn of the only girl he ever looked at more than once! "...the flair of Louis L'Amour or Zane Grey." --True West
Branded as Trouble: A Western Romance Novel Just Like a Cowboy Bonus
by Delores FossenEvery town needs a bad boy, and Wrangler's Creek's has been gone far too long... Getting his high school girlfriend pregnant was just one square in Roman Granger's checkered past, but it changed him forever. When his son's mother skipped town after the birth, Roman decided to do the same, baby Tate in tow, hoping for a fresh start. Now Roman fears his teenage son is following in his wayward footsteps, so he returns home to Wrangler's Creek, aiming to set him straight. It's there he encounters Tate's cousin Mila Banchini, the good-girl opposite of Roman who's had a crush on him since childhood. The old spark between them undeniably never died, though Roman worries it'll only lead to heartache. But if falling for Mila is such a bad idea, why does everything about holding her feel so right?
Branded by Fire (Psy-Changelings #6)
by Nalini SinghThough DarkRiver sentinel Mercy is feeling the pressure to mate, she savagely resists when Riley Kincaid, a lieutenant from the SnowDancer pack, tries to possess her. The problem is not simply that he pushes her buttons; the problem is that he's a wolf, she's a cat, and they're both used to being on top. But when a brilliant changeling researcher is kidnapped from DarkRiver territory, Mercy and Riley must work together to track the young man-before his shadowy captors decide he's no longer useful. Along the way, the two dominants may find that submitting to one another uncovers not just a deadly conspiracy but a passion so raw that it'll leave them both branded by fire...
Branded by Fire: Book 6 (The Psy-Changeling Series)
by Nalini SinghThough DarkRiver sentinel Mercy is feeling the pressure to mate, she savagely resists when Riley Kincaid, a lieutenant from the SnowDancer pack, tries to possess her. The problem is not simply that he pushes her buttons; the problem is that he's a wolf, she's a cat, and they're both used to being on top.But when a brilliant changeling researcher is kidnapped from DarkRiver territory, Mercy and Riley must work together to track the young man - before his shadowy captors decide he's no longer useful. Along the way, the two dominants may find that submitting to one another uncovers not just a deadly conspiracy, but a passion so raw that it'll leave them both branded by fire ...Read by Angela Dawe(p) 2011 Tantor Media Inc
Branded by a Callahan
by Tina LeonardSettle Down, Cowboy!Marriage isn't in Dante Callahan's short-term plans. But Ana St. John is! After the gorgeous nanny bodyguard-and woman of his fantasies-turns the tables and seduces him, Dante is suddenly corralling his inner wild man. Now Ana is having his baby...and refusing to say "I do!"There's no denying Ana's powerful feelings for Dante. But is the footloose rancher-and the hottest cowboy in New Mexico-ready to hang up his spurs for married life? According to the legend of the magic wedding dress, he's not.Dante's not one to fool with family lore. But he's got to provide a major Cinderella moment to win over his prospective bride. He may be crazy for pulling out all the stops to get Ana to marry him-but that's part of the fun of being a Callahan!
Branded by the Sheriff
by Delores FossenYears ago, Sheriff Beck Tanner had believed the worst about Faith Matthews. Now she was back in their small Texas town, forcing him to question everything he thought he knew about her. And when the killer who'd murdered her family set his sights on Faith--and her innocent baby girl--Beck's protective instincts kicked into high gear. As dangerous pranks turned into deadly games, Beck needed Faith to trust him with the secrets of her past. And with a sadistic killer circling closer, all of Beck's attention had to be on keeping her baby safe. . . and ignoring his inconvenient attraction to the beautiful mother. . . .
Branded by the Sheriff & Expecting Trouble
by Delores FossenBRANDED BY THE SHERIFF The killer who'd murdered Faith Matthews's family is back, and he's set his sights on her and her innocent baby. Sheriff Beck Tanner vows to protect Faith and her daughter...and ignore his attraction to the beautiful mother. EXPECTING TROUBLE Claiming Jenna Laniere's child as his own would ruin Agent Cal Rico's career. But Cal had to risk his future to help save Jenna from her past. As an agent, it was his duty. As a man falling for this tiny family, he couldn't turn away if he wanted to....
Branded by the Sheriff: A Western Sheriff Reunion Romance
by Delores FossenIn this classic book of suspense from USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen, a Texas sheriff has ignoring what’s brewing between him and the single mother he’s been tasked with protecting… Years ago, Sheriff Beck Tanner had believed the worst about Faith Matthews. Now she was back in their small Texas town, forcing him to question everything he thought he knew about her. And when the killer who'd murdered her family set his sights on Faith—and her innocent baby girl—Beck's protective instincts kicked into high gear. As dangerous pranks turn into deadly games, Beck needs Faith to trust him with the secrets of her past. And with a sadistic killer circling closer, all of Beck's attention has to be on keeping her baby safe…and ignoring his inconvenient attraction to the beautiful mother… Originally published in 2009 Book 1 in Texas Paternity: Boots and Booties
Branded with His Baby (Men of the West #18)
by Stella BagwellWhen a rancher gets his family’s new employee pregnant, he offers her a marriage of convenience in this western romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.After her recent heartbreak, all Maura Donovan wanted was to pick up the pieces of her life. Taking a position as nurse to an elderly rancher seemed a perfect temporary tonic. Then she met his grandson. . . .His rugged masculinity mesmerized her. His passion branded her. Quint Cantrell was an impossible man to resist. But he was six years younger—and now she was having his baby. . . .
Branded: (branded) (Orca Currents)
by Eric WaltersIan learns that the company that makes the uniforms for his school is reputed to use child labor.
Branded: Branded Lassoed (Whitehorse, Montana: Chisholm Cattle Company #1276)
by B. J. DanielsResponding to a 911 call, Whitehorse Deputy Halley Robinson is stunned to find herself face-to-face with her teenage crush, Colton Chisholm. The schoolboy who had teased her is now a strong and sexy man-and he's on a mission to solve a case! But if he plans on unmasking a killer, he's going to need her help. Colton can no longer run from the truth...someone in his small town has gotten away with murder. Now it's up to him to bring the killer to justice-with the help of local authorities, which, to his surprise, include Halley. The girl who had once idolized him is now a woman he must fight to resist. But as they work on the case, the attraction between them only grows stronger. Their rocky past may lead to a future together...unless the killer parts them forever.
Branded: If Only... / A Deal Before The Altar / Falling For Her Captor / Here Comes The Bridesmaid / The Surgeon's Christmas Wish / All's Fair In Lust And War / The Pirate Hunter / Dressed To Thrill (The Cavanaugh Brothers #1)
by Laura WrightIn the small town of River Black, Texas, sits the Triple C - a working cattle ranch that sustains the town. But it also holds painful memories and shocking secrets for the Cavanaugh brothers . . .When the Cavanaugh brothers return home for their father's funeral, they discover unexpected evidence of the old man's surprising double life - a son named Blue, who wants the Triple C Ranch as much as they do. The eldest son, Deacon, a wealthy businessman who couldn't wait to leave the ranch and move on with his life, is looking to use his powerful connections to stop Blue at any cost. He never expected the ranch's forewoman, Mackenzie Byrd, to get in his way.Mac knows Deacon means to destroy the ranch and therefore destroy her livelihood. But as the two battle for control, their attraction builds. Now Deacon is faced with the choice of a lifetime: Take down the Triple C to feed his need for revenge, or embrace the love of the one person who has broken down every barrier to his heart.Praise for Branded:'A sexy hero, a sassy heroine, and a compelling storyline, BRANDED is all that and more - I loved it!' -Lorelei James, New York Times bestselling author 'Saddle up for a sexy, intensely emotional ride with cowboys that put the wild in wild west. Laura Wright never disappoints!' - Alexandra Ivy, New York Times bestselling author 'Secrets, sins, and spurs - Laura Wright's Cavanaugh brothers will brand your heart!' - Skye Jordan, New York Times bestselling author 'Saddle up for a sexy and thrilling ride! Laura Wright's cowboys are sinfully hot' - Elisabeth Naughton, New York Times bestselling author 'Deadly secrets, explosive sex, four brothers in a fight over a sprawling Texas ranch . . . Ms. Wright has penned a real page-turner' - Kaki Warner, bestselling author
Brandenburg
by Henry PorterNovember 1989. The fall of the Berlin Wall. One man is caught between East and West...The Stasi was among the most sophisticated intelligence organisations in the world, but by the end of the 1980s the Orwellian state of East Germany was collapsing around it. The special squads of armed officers, the torture chambers in the Stasi jail, the hundreds of thousands of informers could do nothing to prevent the rebellion that saw the fall of the Berlin Wall.It is in the context of these last few paranoid weeks of the Communist world, when a population that had been oppressed for nearly sixty years found the will to rise up, that this outstanding thriller is set. Its hero is Dr Rudolf Rosenharte, an academic from Dresden and agent for MI6; his controller is Robert Harland, from A SPY'S LIFE and EMPIRE STATE.When Rosenharte's security is compromised he is faced with a stark choice: to defect to the West, leaving his beloved family to the mercies of the Stasi, or return to East Germany to carry out a dangerous assignment under the Stasi's suspicious eye...