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The Cowboy's Convenient Bride
by Donna AlwardFOR HER DAUGHTER Laura Jessup is used to the rumors-everyone in tiny Gibson, Montana, thinks she's a home-wrecker. And Laura can handle that if it means protecting her daughter from her sweet girl's father. Only hunky EMT Tanner Hudson seems immune to the gossipmongers. The solution he proposes-a marriage in name only!-might just be crazy enough to work...if only Laura can keep her heart out of it. Tanner wasn't sure Laura would accept a platonic marriage, even though it would stop the rumor mills and get his own family off his back. But as the wedding draws closer, Tanner worries that his plan is working a little too well. He's falling for Laura, hard. They thought they were ready for marriage, but are Tanner and Laura prepared for real love?
The Cowboy's Pride and Joy (Billionaires and Babies)
by Maureen ChildA cowboy gets a baby surprise from USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child All former marine Jake Hunter wants is peace and quiet. But when his business-minded mother sends her assistant Cassidy Moore from Boston to see him about a long-standing family dispute, chaos ensues. Their attraction rages out of control as a snowstorm strands them on his Montana ranch. Flash-forward fourteen months: Cassie can't bring herself to tell Jake she's had his child. But when his mother interferes again, Cassie rushes back to Jake...just in time for another blizzard-and for the Christmas spirit to open one reclusive cowboy's heart.
The Cowboy's Second Chance (Welcome to Destiny)
by Christyne ButlerLandon Cartwright was a hero in Maggie Stevens's eyes. The roving cowboy showed up just in time to rescue the Crescent Moon owner from the men trying to steal her land. But the longer the sexy-as-sin loner stayed-working her ranch and bonding with her daughter-the more Maggie knew she was setting herself up for heartbreak....Haunted by tragedy, Landon Cartwright came to Destiny looking for a job. He didn't expect to play rescuer, then fall for his alluring new boss and her daughter. He'd board his horse, earn his pay and hit the road again. Because Maggie was a forever kind of woman. And he wasn't a stick-around kind of guy.Or was he?
The Cowboy's Secret Heart: True Blue Cowboy The Texan's Little Secret A Cowboy's Heart The Cowboy Meets His Match (Montana Country Legacy)
by Rebecca Winters Christine RimmerWhat a cowboy needsThe Last Single Maverick by Christine RimmerCatching her fiancé cheating on their wedding day has left Jocelyn Bennings jobless, homeless and painfully single. While celebrating her “un-honeymoon,” she bumps into restless rancher Jason “Jace” Traub at a bar. Before you know it, they decide to be “best friends” for a week. But what happens when it’s time to say goodbye?A Montana Cowboy by Rebecca WintersTen years ago, Trace Rafferty left Montana to serve his country. Now the wounded navy flier is coming back to sell the only home he’s ever known. But someone else is living on his hundred-year-old family ranch—a woman Trace hasn’t seen since she was a teenager. How can he turn attractive, widowed—and pregnant—Cassie Bannock out of her home?New York Times Bestselling Author Christine Rimmer and Rebecca WintersPreviously published as The Last Single Maverick and A Montana Cowboy
The Cowboy's Surprise: A 2-in-1 Collection (Must Love Dogs #2)
by Cathy Gillen Thacker Ali OlsonFind your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings.The family he didn’t expectThe Texas Cowboy’s Baby RescueFinding an abandoned baby and a puppy brings nurse Bridgett Monroe one step closer to her dream of adoption. But Cullen Reid McCabe, aka the gruffest, sexiest rancher in Laramie, Texas, stands in her way. Cullen is determined to find Robby’s birth parents, even if it means Bridgett losing her chance to raise a child. But could family mean the three of them, not just for now, but forever?The Bull Rider’s Twin TroubleBull rider Brock McNeal lives for the adrenaline high. A family of his own is out of the question. So why is he irresistibly attracted to widowed doctor Cassie Stanford? Because for all her feistiness and mess of dark curls, Cassie comes with a lot of strings. Including identical twin four-year-old sons! Soon Brock faces his biggest risk ever: choosing between his rodeo life…and his heart.
The Cowboy's Triplets
by Brenda Harlen Patricia JohnsAn irresistible instant familyThe Triplets' Cowboy Daddy by Patricia Johns Rugged cowboy Easton Ross hasn&’t forgiven Nora Carpenter for leaving town. Now Nora is sole guardian of her triplet goddaughters, and she needs backup—fast. When Easton lets the new family bunk with him, he can&’t help falling head over heels for the lovable triplets. But for Nora, living in Hope, Montana, would mean a lifetime of gossip. And she has to put her new daughters first…Claiming the Cowboy's Heart by Brenda Harlen Opening Haven&’s first boutique hotel is Liam Gilmore&’s longtime dream come true, especially when he hires alluring Macy Clayton as manager. Good thing the single mother&’s already spoken for—by her adorable eight-month-old triplets! Because Liam isn&’t looking for forever after. Then why is the playboy rancher fantasizing about a future with Macy and her trio of tiny charmers?2 Heartfelt Stories The Triplets' Cowboy Daddy and Claiming the Cowboy's Heart
The Cowboy's Watch
by Delores Fossen Nicole HelmExperience a summer of love and danger with these two romantic suspense stories!Under the Cowboy's Protection by Delores Fossen A young mother is murdered and her newborn is kidnapped. Now Sheriff Raleigh Lawton must enlist the help of the only witness: his ex-lover, Deputy Thea Morris. As the investigation—and their undeniable attraction—heats up, the killer dangerously raises the stakes. With Thea in the crosshairs, Raleigh will risk everything to save her. Because this cowboy&’s heart can&’t survive losing her again. Wyoming Cowboy Ranger by Nicole Helm Jen Delaney kept her romance with Tyler Carson secret—along with her broken heart after Ty left Bent. Now the army ranger is back and convinced a madman is targeting Jen to get to him. When the stubborn woman doesn&’t heed his warnings, Ty&’s forced to extreme measures. But nothing he does seems to deter their dangerous stalker, and time is running out…
The Cowboy's Way (Billionaires and Babies)
by Kathie DeNoskyWhen a cowboy rescues a single mom, he promises to do things the right way-his way!-in this story from USA TODAY bestselling author Kathie DeNosky Rancher T. J. Malloy doesn't think twice before saving a woman and her baby from raging floodwaters and taking them to his ranch. So what if it's Heather Wilson, the neighbor he's feuded with for months. Heather also happens to be heart-stoppingly beautiful and in desperate need of the kind of help only he can give. As the floodwaters rise, so does their passion-and T.J. will do whatever it takes to get Heather to stay...on his terms!
The Cowcumbers: Book 4 (Nelly the Monster Sitter #4)
by Kes GrayNelly's phone is still ringing with lots more monster sitting requests - and each one is full of strange surprises! From helping Altigators face their fears, battling venomous Tooth Furries, to taking care of Pipplewak eggs - Nelly's monster-sitting adventures are as unpredictable and exciting as ever!Nelly has monster sat for the Cowcumbers before. But this time petal has a loose tooth, and there'll be trouble if the tooth furry comes.
The Coyote Kings of the Space-Age Bachelor Pad
by Minister FaustHamza and Yehat are The Coyote Kings-best friends, one a disgruntled dishwasher and the other a video store clerk, but each brilliant in his own right. Yehat builds prototypes of space-age inventions in his spare time, while Hamza, a former English honors student who was kicked out of the university, writes lush, lyrical poems when he's not blocked-which, these days, is nearly always. When the gorgeous, mysterious Sherem shows up in E-Town decked out in desert finery, Hamza's creative spark is ignited. Who is this sophisticated woman that speaks arcane African tongues, quotes from obscure comics andStar Warsmovies, yet seems somehow too ethereal for the world Hamza inhabits? And what is the lost artifact that she and a cast of coiffed collectors and criminal cultists so desperately seek? As Hamza falls blindly in love with Sherem, little does he know that he and Yehat play the biggest part of all in the recovery of the ancient relic-and in the future of all living beings. . . .
The Coyote Road
by Ellen DatlowCoyote. Anansi. Brer Rabbit. Trickster characters have long been a staple of folk literature. Twenty-six authors, including Holly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Charles de Lint (Little (Grrl) Lost), Ellen Klages, (The Green Glass Sea), Kelly Link (Pretty Monsters), Patricia A, McKillip (Ombria in Shadow), and Jane Yolen, have crafted stories and poems drawing from cultures and traditions all over the world-each surprising, engrossing, and thought provoking. Terri Windling provides a comprehensive introduction to the trickster myths of the world, and the entire book is highlighted by the remarkable decorations of Charles Vess. The Coyote Road, like its companions The Green Man (winner of the World Fantasy Award) and The Faery Reel (a World Fantasy Award Finalist), is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary fantasy fiction. .
The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales
by Charles De Lint Jane Yolen Nina Kiriki Hoffman Pat Murphy Will Shetterly Holly Black Midori Snyder Ellen Kushner Delia Sherman Jeffrey Ford Carol Emshwiller Michael Cadnum Kelly Link Christopher Barzak Ellen Klages Caroline Stevermer Kim Antieau Katherine Vaz Steve Berman Jedediah Berry Kij Johnson Theodora Goss Elizabeth Wein Patricia A. McKillip Richard Bowes Carolyn Dunn Elizabeth GatlandStories of the archetypal Trickster from Michael Cadnum, Charles de Lint, Patricia A. McKillip, Jeffrey Ford, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and others.World Fantasy Award Finalist The mythic Trickster is both good and bad, wise and witless, sacred and profane. He appears in many different guises in world mythology, taking the form of a god in Greek legend; a coyote, raven, or rabbit in Native American lore; a meddlesome faery in English folktales; a larger-than-life human being in Germany; or the charming, seductive, and deadly kitsune of the Japanese. In true Trickster fashion, this captivating collection of stories will elicit both laughs and gasps. A Louisiana swamp girl makes a wager with a bon à rien who fiddled the devil out of hell in Delia Sherman&’s &“The Fiddler of Bayou Teche.&” World Fantasy Award winner Patricia A. McKillip introduces a pickpocket who tries to predict the future with stolen cards, but for whom fate has something else in store, in &“The Fortune-Teller.&” And in &“The Dreaming Wind&” by Jeffrey Ford, a seasonal gale causes havoc among humans and nature—but nothing compares to what happens when it fails to reappear. &“The anthology features tricksters of many cultures from all over the world. Along with Coyote, there are stories here of Loki, Legba, Hermes, Raven, the Monkey King of China, and the fox spirits of Japan. . . . Windling and Datlow have done their usual excellent job of selecting quality work.&” —Strange Horizons &“Sophisticated and well-written.&” —Fantasy Literature
The Coyote's Chance
by Holley TrentIt’s a literal fight for love in this fast-moving shifter tale in the popular Masters of Maria series.For coyote shifter Blue Shapely, becoming the new alpha of Maria’s pack is his long-awaited chance to be his own man and eliminate chaos from the town. Unfortunately, the pack’s patron is thwarting him at every turn. After being magically attached to the Coyote group for more than a century, demigoddess Willa Matheson has a soft spot for them—even the dangerous ones threatening to expose them to humans. She may have hired Blue to rein in the pack, but the two constantly disagree on strategy. She doesn’t want to upset anyone, whereas he’ll do whatever it takes to get his Coyotes in line. And to make things worse: all signs point to the anxious demigoddess being his mate. But developing a tenderness for Willa will be an obstacle to Blue’s determination to be as ruthless as he needs to be. If the duo can’t find a way to retract their claws, and soon, it may be too late to protect the pack’s secret—and their own hearts. Sensuality Level: Sensual
The Crack in Space: A Novel
by Philip K. DickThe discovery of mysterious gateway leads to a new world full of dangerous possibilities in this science fiction tale from an iconic author. When a repairman accidentally finds a parallel universe, everyone sees it as an opportunity, whether as a way to ease Earth&’s overcrowding, set up a personal kingdom, or hide an inconvenient mistress. But when a civilization is found already living there, the people on this side of the crack are sent scrambling to discover their motives. Will these parallel humans come in peace, or are they just as corrupt and ill-intentioned as the people of this world?&“Dick&’s best books always describe a future that is both entirely recognizable and utterly unimaginable.&”—The New York Times Book Review
The Crack in the Sky
by Richard A. LupoffAcross the planet, only a handful of domed cities exist, cities like NorCal where multiple marriages and drug-taking are encouraged. Everyone waits for a technology to save them. IN CASE OF INFERNO ... "Sir, I checked the high-angle video shot again. That fire is just going and going." "Anything else on the condition screen?" "Sir, it says we have to stand by for a complete dome evacuation. How can we do that? That's impossible, it must be some obsolete code. We can't evacuate thirty million people!" The computers had the answer, but the question was: In earth's spoiled atmosphere, could anyone survive outside the dome?
The Cracked Mirror
by Brian KeaneyOn the sinister island where strict obedience to the laws of the mysterious Dr. Sigmundus holds sway, two teens who were never meant to meet or share their dreams, cross paths and set in motion that which rips them from the lives they are meant to lead.
The Cracked Throne (The Throne of Amenkor, Book #2)
by Joshua PalmatierShe was a child of the slums skilled in the art of survival. . . Could she harness that talent to save the city from a fiery doom?
The Cracked Throne (Throne of Amenkor #2)
by Joshua PalmatierRuled by the Mistress of the Skewed Throne, the city of Amenkor has weathered attacks by invaders and the plague of madness brought by the mysterious White Fire. On the brink of civil war and mass starvation, the city turns to an inexperienced new Mistress, an orphan who has risen from the slums to claim the power of the Skewed Throne. Can Varis harness her survival skills and save Amenkor from ultimate destruction? .
The Crackledawn Dragon (The Unmapped Chronicles #3)
by Abi ElphinstoneMagic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also empower them to battle climate change and environmental issues.Where the map ends, the adventure begins . . . 11-year-old Zebedee Bolt is on the run. Again. Only this time it&’s not the police who find him. It&’s an evil harpy called Morg. And when she hauls him into Crackledawn, an Unmapped kingdom that conjures sunlight for our world, Zeb discovers running away only gets you so far. When magic&’s involved, you&’ve got to pick a side. And though Zeb vowed he wouldn&’t trust anyone ever again, he didn&’t expect to stumble aboard The Kerfuffle, an enchanted boat belonging to a girl called Oonie and her talking chameleon, Mrs Fickletint. Suddenly, Zeb finds himself on a voyage complete with silver whales, fire krakens and underwater palaces. Can he muster up enough trust in others, and in magic, to summon a dragon, find the Ember Scroll and defeat Morg once and for all? This is a story about saving the world but it&’s also a story about trusting friends, and chameleons, even when kingdoms are falling apart. Praise for Abi Elphinstone!'Imaginative, adventurous and wonderful' Robin Stevens, author of A Murder Most Unladylike series 'The Unmapped Chronicles series is irresistible' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe 'Abi Elphinstone has created a complete world so believably and effortlessly, I can only marvel' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild Trilogy 'Brimming with enchantment and adventure' Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island &‘Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to C. S. Lewis&’ The TimesAlso by Abi Elphinstone:The Dreamsnatcher The Shadow Keeper The Night Spinner Sky Song Winter Magic (anthology)Everdark (World Book Day)RumblestarJungledrop
The Cracks in the Kingdom: Book 2 Of The Colors Of Madeleine (The Colors of Madeleine #2)
by Jaclyn MoriartyThe sequel to A Corner of White. “Mixed in with the regal intrigue is a complex, moving look at families, friendship, and loss . . . thrilling.” —School Library Journal (starred review)Picking up where A Corner of White left off, Elliot is more determined to find his father than ever, now that he knows he’s still alive. But first he must help Princess Ko find her own missing family, as the secret search for the royals of Cello begins. As part of the Royal Youth Alliance, Elliot will travel all over the Kingdom of Cello looking for any clue or detail or spell that could bring them (and maybe his own father) home. But once he learns that the royal family has been trapped in the World all this time, with no memory of their former lives, his real value to the Alliance becomes clear: He’s the only one with a connection to the World, through Madeleine.Together, through notes, letters, and late nights, Elliot and Madeleine must find a way to travel across worlds and bring missing loved ones home. The stakes are high, the writing both hilarious and heart-poundingly suspenseful, and the experience of reading it, sheer pleasure.“Madcap, whimsical, smart and even heartbreaking . . . By turns coming-of-age and wild adventure, this volume complicates the characters, expands the worldbuilding and sets things up for a grand finish in the trilogy closer . . . even better than the first.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Full of clever invention and intrigue, excellent surprises, and all the sophisticated wit Moriarty’s fans expect.” —The Horn Book (starred review)
The Cradle Files
by Delores FossenMonths after Lexie Rayburn faked her own disappearance, someone injected her with a drug that robbed her of her memories, and kidnapped her newborn baby. Now, the only hope for locating her daughter rested on the too-broad shoulders of Garrett O'Malley — the one man she swore she'd never set eyes on again.But someone would stop at nothing to ensure Lexie never learned the truth about her baby's disappearance. Still, as the danger escalated, Lexie wondered which posed a greater risk: the killer on their trail or a reunion with her baby's father....
The Cradle of Ice (Moonfall #2)
by James RollinsThe second book in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, The Cradle of Ice is a page-turning tale of action, adventure, betrayal, ambition, and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread.To stop the coming apocalypse, a fellowship was formed.A soldier, a thief, a lost prince, and a young girl bonded by fate and looming disaster.Each step along this path has changed the party, forging deep alliances and greater enmities. All the while, hostile forces have hunted them, fearing what they might unleash. Armies wage war around them.For each step has come with a cost—in blood, in loss, in heartbreak.Now, they must split, traveling into a vast region of ice and to a sprawling capital of the world they’ve only known in stories. Time is running out and only the truth will save them all.The Moonfall Series:The Starless CrownThe Cradle of IceAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Cradle of Life
by Dave SternWithin the long-lost Temple of Luna, built by Alexander the Great to store his most valuable possessions, Lara Croft discovers a device that leads the way to the deadliest artifact of all time: the legendary Pandora's Box. Hidden for centuries in a place known to the pharaohs as "the cradle of life," the box that once brought life to Earth now contains only a lethal plague. Unfortunately for Lara, a ruthless bioterrorist has uncovered the existence of this weapon as well. The only person who can help Lara get to the box first is a former Royal Marine -- once Britain's finest soldier and now an immoral mercenary who sells his deadly skills to the highest bidder. Once Lara trusted her heart to Terry Sheridan. Now she's not sure if she dares to turn her back on him. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Lara Croft must trust Sheridan once again. And watch him closely, lest he betray her -- and civilization itself -- one last, catastrophic time.
The Craft of Light (Night-Threads #4)
by Ru EmersonThree unsuspecting visitors arrive in a world of magical adventure, only to discover an ancient Thread-wielder has summoned them. For this sorceress, shapeshifter, and soldier, each is destined to play a vital role in restoring peace to the throne of the duke, Aletto, the rightful heir of Zelharri. But secret powers are at work, and for Lialla, the outcast duchess, intrigue and peril finds her at every turn. And while her powers are fierce and fearsome, the magic known as Hell-Light has an uncanny way of determining your fate. What had seemed a time of peace has suddenly erupted into something far more dangerous than any could have foresaw. Don't miss the entire "Night-Threads" Series: The Calling of the Three, The Two in Hiding, One Land One Duke, The Craft of Light, The Art of the Sword, and The Science of Power
The Crane Husband
by Kelly BarnhillAward-winning author Kelly Barnhill brings her singular talents to The Crane Husband, a raw, powerful story of love, sacrifice, and family.“If I had to nominate a worthy successor to Angela Carter, I would nominate Kelly Barnhill. "—Laura RubyA Most Anticipated in 2023 Pick for BuzzFeed | The Minneapolis Star Tribune“Mothers fly away like migrating birds. This is why farmers have daughters.”A fifteen-year-old teenager is the backbone of her small Midwestern family, budgeting the household finances and raising her younger brother while her mom, a talented artist, weaves beautiful tapestries. For six years, it’s been just the three of them—her mom has brought home guests at times, but none have ever stayed.Yet when her mom brings home a six-foot tall crane with a menacing air, the girl is powerless to prevent her mom letting the intruder into her heart, and her children’s lives. Utterly enchanted and numb to his sharp edges, her mom abandons the world around her to weave the masterpiece the crane demands.In this stunning contemporary retelling of “The Crane Wife” by the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon, one fiercely pragmatic teen forced to grow up faster than was fair will do whatever it takes to protect her family—and change the story.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.