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Desert Feud
by William Macleod Raine"I'll kill Wilson McCann on sight!" Matt Stark's words were fair warning that the feud between Circle Cross and the Flying VY had erupted in violence. Now the riders for both spreads would travel the hills fully armed. They would shoot it out whenever their trails crossed. And for McCann and Stark it was a double sentence of death. For, as big as Arizona was, only one of them would go on living in it.
Desert Gold
by Zane GreyZane Grey (January 31, 1872 - October 23, 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the American frontier, including the novel Riders of the Purple Sage, his bes selling book. This is one of his stories.
Desert Gold: A Romance Of The Border
by Zane GreyAnother fascinating story of the Mexican border. Two men, lost in thedesert, discover gold when, overcome by weakness, they can go nofarther. The rest of the story describes the recent uprising along theborder, and ends with the finding of the gold which the two prospectorshad willed to the girl who is the story's heroine.
Desert Gold: Large Print
by Zane GreyOver 40 Million Copies Of Zane Grey's Novels SoldThe premier chronicler of the American West, legendary storyteller Zane Grey has captivated millions of readers with his timeless adventures of life, death, gunfire, and justice. This is the Old West in all its glory and grandeur. Forged in blood. Enflamed by passion. Emblazoned with bullets. . . Desert GoldA border town like Casita is no place for a drifter--especially a rich man's son looking for adventure. From the moment Dick Gale steps into this stinking, sun-baked hellhole of gambling and corruption, revolution, and revenge, he gets more than he bargained for. His old friend Thorne is in love with a beautiful señorita who's been targeted by the Mexican rebel Rojas. A bold, sneering devil of a man, feared, envied, and idolized by his people, Rojas spends gold like he spills blood--and collects women like trinkets. Gale knows that defying such a man could be suicide. Defeating him is his only chance to survive--in a brutal one-on-one battle on the parched desert cliffs. . . Man to man. Hunter and hunted. To the death. . .
Desert Hawks
by Len LevinsonThe year was 1846-and the great American Southwest was the prize in an epic conflict. The U.S. Army and the army of Mexico met in a battle that would shape the course of history, while the legendary Apache warrior chief Mangas Coloradas looked on, determined to defend his ancestral lands and age-old tribal traditions against either of the invaders or both. On this bloody battlefield young Lieutenant Nathanial Barrington faced his first great test of manhood...as he began a career that would take him to the heart of the conflict sweeping over the West from Texas to New Mexico...and plunge him into passions that would force him to choose between two very different frontier beauties. This enthralling first novel of The Apache Wars Saga captures the drama and real history of a struggle in which no side wanted to surrender...in a series alive with all the excitement and adventures of brave men and women-white and Native American-who decided the future of America.
Desert Heat (Sinclair Sisters Trilogy #2)
by Kat MartinThe bestselling author&’s &“signature tender but sexy lovemaking scenes make this an all-around winner&” in the trilogy that began with Midnight Sun (Booklist). It takes a certain kind of rough and tumble man to show a Sinclair girl how to ask for everything she wants . . . For Patience Sinclair, leaving the ivy-covered halls of Boston for the wide, open spaces of Texas means a chance to stop looking over her shoulder at every turn. Traveling incognito with the Triple C Rodeo is just what she needs to free her from a past that continues to haunt her. But she can&’t avoid the undeniable presence of Dallas Kingman. The champion rider has a way of letting her know he&’s watching her every move that makes her feel wild and reckless. As they make their way through the heart of the southwest, a series of mysterious accidents darkens the promise of the unknown into a vortex of fear and obsession, and Patience finds herself closer to danger than she could have ever imagined . . . Praise for Kat Martin &“Kat Martin is a fast gun when it comes to storytelling, and I love her books.&” —Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author &“A terrific storyteller.&” —Booklist &“It doesn&’t matter what Martin&’s characters are up against—she dishes up romantic suspense, sizzling sex and international intrigue.&” —RT Book Reviews &“[A] master of suspenseful romance.&” —Publishers Weekly
Desert Hell (Shiloh #2)
by Dalton WalkerShiloh took in a deep breath, let half of it out, and prepared to fire. But before the Winchester's hammer fell, another shot rang out from the hills. The fat buzzard exploded in a shower of feathers. "Hey, pardner! Nice shooting, eh?" came the cry from the rocks. "Yer next! Yer cain bet on it!" The yell startled Shiloh more than the slain bird. It drifted over the windless desert, reaching Shiloh as little more than a whisper. It was the first time he had heard the voice of either gunman. "Who are you?" he shouted back. "Why ya wanta know who we are? Yer a dead man!" Another shot exploded from the gunman, slamming harmlessly into the dead horse. "You hear, dead man? Yer dead as that horse!"
Desert Heritage: A Western Story
by Zane GreyJack Hare is an Easterner who has come west for his health. In Salt Lake City he is mistaken by Dene's outlaw gang for a spy and must flee the town to escape them. He is found suffering from exhaustion and exposure in rough country by the wealthy Mormon rancher August Naab. As he is nursed back to health at Naab's ranch, Hare becomes aware that Naab's holdings are being threatened by both Dene's rustlers and an unscrupulous Gentile land-grabber named Holderness.Hare also comes to know Mescal, originally an orphan of a Spanish father and Navajo mother, taken in by Naab and promised in marriage to his eldest son, Snap. August Naab does not believe in violent resistance to Holderness's incursions. To save Hare from Dene and his gang, Naab has him accompany Mescal to his sheep camp, located in an isolated valley fastness, and it is there that the two fall in love, even though Mescal knows that she is morally bound to marry Snap Naab.Packed with adventure, action, emotion, and unforgettable characters, Desert Heritage represents one of Zane Grey's finest literary achievements. And its vivid evocation of the Painted Desert of Arizona is without equal in the genre.
Desert Pursuit (Texas Law)
by Jennifer D. BokalHis mission?To protect her—no matter what it takes. Brand-new Texas Law operative Theo Fowler has one mission: to take down deadly hacker Seraphim. But in the process, he&’s got to battle Seraphim&’s partner—a terrifying serial killer in pursuit of the child he had with his former flame, Anastasia Pierce. Somehow, Anastasia has kept the child a secret for years—but now the murderer is hot on her trail. With cybersecurity guru Theo by her side, she&’s got a fighting chance of survival. Yet somehow the serial killer seems to know their every move, and Theo and Ana don&’t know who to trust…except one another.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Texas Law series:Book 1: Texas Law: Undercover JusticeBook 2: Texas Law: Serial ManhuntBook 3: Texas Law: Lethal EncounterBook 4: StrandedBook 5: Desert Pursuit
Desert Rain (Avon Romance)
by Elizabeth LowellFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a classic sexy romance about a woman reunited with the rancher she has always loved from afar.She is a contradiction, one woman with two lives. She is Shannon, one of the world’s great beauties, a model whose face and figure grace the fashion pages of the world’s most elegant magazines. She is also Holly, a fragile innocent, haunted by painful memories of her past—and by dreams of the man who once shared her secrets. She is assured yet vulnerable, irresistible yet untouched.Destiny has brought Holly Shannon North back to Hidden Springs, where she can be one person, where romance once touched her tender young heart. Here Lincoln McKenzie waits—the proud California rancher, long since hardened by his life’s tragedies. Now, in the icy chill of a desert storm, together they must somehow find the way back to love . . . and rekindle a fire whose healing warmth will truly draw them home.“I’ll buy any book with Elizabeth Lowell’s name on it.” —New York Times–bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz
Desert Storm
by Nan RyanMarried off to a Texas landowner, a young woman fights temptation when her husband&’s son moves homeHer whole life, Angie Webster has been raised to heed her father. Since her mother died—a fallen woman, and a disgrace to the family name—Jeremiah has kept Angie away from friends, from society, and, most of all, from boys. But as Jeremiah nears death, he realizes it is time for her to settle down. He chooses Barrett McClain, a wealthy rancher whose isolated mansion might provide Angie with a haven from the temptations of the world. But for this frightened young bride, temptation is just the beginning. Although her new husband seems to be a kindly old widower, his smile hides inconceivable viciousness. And then there is his son, Pecos, who appears to hate his father&’s new bride, but secretly lusts for her. Alone on the ranch, Angie will learn that to become a woman, she must learn to fight like a man.
Desert Sunrise
by Raine CantrellFrom the national bestselling author of Calico comes a story of love, savagery, and survival on the Arizona frontier that&’s &“western romance at its best&” (Janelle Taylor, author of Cherokee Storm). After her husband is murdered on their wedding night, Faith Becket goes on the run with her father and siblings in tow. They hope to reach a stake of land they own on the far side of the Arizona Territory. It&’s a perilous journey, even for seasoned travelers, and they need a guide as bold and determined as Faith. Raised by the Apache, Delaney Carmichael is as hard and dangerous as the land he loves. On a mission to restore his family&’s honor, he has no time to help Faith, and knows he&’ll be better off if he resists her alluring beauty. But when Faith walks headlong into danger, he&’s the only one who can save her. Ensnared by Faith&’s turquoise eyes and driven by a mystical connection to ancient Apache legends, Delaney&’s heart softens as their mutual passion blooms. But before he can finally stop fighting, he must face down the deadly foe on Faith&’s trail . . . in this action-packed adventure from &“a powerhouse writer whose emotional intensity keeps you enthralled&” (RT Book Reviews).
Desert of the Damned
by Nelson NyeHe was in a tight spot. He knew he couldn’t stand off the Law and Breen, too. The Law was after him for the murder of a marshal—a murder he didn’t commit. Breen was after him for revenge—and Breen wouldn’t stop at anything … blackmail, a frame-up … or murder. He was desperate now and vowed to find a way out—or make one.
Designs on a Rancher: A Flirty Opposites Attract Romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding #2)
by LaQuetteA cosmopolitan designer gets a taste of country life with Royal, Texas&’s hottest rancher in the latest installment of Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding by LaQuette!She&’s willing to give him everything in bedBut will she risk her career for passion? Keely Tucker knows designing a showstopping wedding dress for a movie starlet is the career-making opportunity of a lifetime. But Jacob Chatman has sent her focus into a tailspin! When a blackout leaves her stranded with a rancher she can&’t resist, their passion practically sets the sheets on fire. Jacob admires her drive…but is their hookup worth Keely risking her hard-earned ambitions for a life in Texas?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Wedding series: Book 1: A Cowboy Kind of Thing by Reese RyanBook 2: Designs on a Rancher by LaQuetteBook 3: Four Weeks to Forever by Karen BoothBook 4: Make Believe Match by Joanne RockBook 5: Oh So Wrong with Mr. Right by Nadine GonzalezBook 6: The Man She Loves to Hate by Jessica Lemmon
Desire and Destiny
by Linda Lael MillerWeaving a bright passion with the dark currents of past secrets, bestselling author Linda Lael Miller tells the tale of star-crossed lover bound by Desire and Destiny. Devastated by the loss of her father, lovely Brynne McFarren returned to the Washington coastal town of her youth. Brynne was surprised to discover that her family name had a dark notoriety...and alarmed to be caught in a triangle of sudden desire. Drew Tanner—a wealthy, devil-may-care wastrel—was captivated by her beauty. But his brother Joshua, the intense and powerful head of the Tanner shipping empire, was also drawn to Brynne. Now she must unravel the terrible secret that tarnished her father&’s life—a secret that tortures Joshua Tanner&’s heart, one that could make her the target of his vengeance rather than his love…
Desolation Creek (A Smoke Jensen Novel of the West #5)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneLegendary national bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone return with the latest gun-blazing installment in their newest Smoke Jensen series.JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE DYING AIN&’T MUCH OF A LIVING. Building a ranch takes heart and grit. Smoke and Sally Jensen are more than capable of meeting the challenges of shaping the land, raising the livestock, and establishing their brand. But Smoke wasn&’t always an entrepreneur. He&’s more apt to settle accounts with a fast draw than a checkbook. And when he learns his old friend Preacher has been ambushed by outlaws, he wastes no time saddling up and hitting the vengeance trail with his fellow mountain men Audie and Nighthawk. Preacher&’s attackers have taken over the town of Desolation Creek deep in Montana Territory. Their scurrilous leader, Vernon &“Venom&” McFadden, has his men harrassing terrified homesteaders and townsfolk to get his hands on nearby property that&’s rumored to be rich with gold. Smoke and his helpmates drift into town one by one with a plan to root out Venom&’s gang of prairie rats and put the big blast on each and every one.
Desperado
by Diana PalmerRisking his neck is all in a day's work... Tough and relentless, Cord Romero lives for the adrenaline rush that comes with being a mercenary for hire. But this time the job is personal. Having barely survived a murder attempt from an elusive enemy, Cord is determined to neutralize his foe-the head of a multinational corporation that fronts a child labor ring. In order to get closer to his target, Cord joins forces with the Lassiter Detective Agency, where he's reunited with his childhood friend Maggie Barton. Maggie is no longer the impressionable young woman he once knew. She is now strong, independent and in charge of her own life-and, professionally, Cord's equal. She has one vulnerability: a tragic secret from her past that threatens her relationship with Cord...and sets her up as a pawn for his deadly enemy. Cord cannot afford to be distracted during the most important case of his life. But Maggie plays an indispensable part in unraveling the links to his enemy's crimes. Forced to trust each other for their very survival, Cord and Maggie embark on a lethal game of cat and mouse that can leave only one winner standing.
Desperado
by Lisa BinghamFrom bestselling author Lisa Bingham comes the first in a brand-new series starring a trio of handsome wranglers. The Taggart brothers have bodies of iron and hearts of gold--though both may be a shade tarnished. But that doesn't stop them from trying to keep the women they love in their arms . . .Elam Taggart knows about the nickname town gossips have given him: Desperado. He doesn't care. He's lost just about everything: his wife, his parents, his little sister, and his career as a Navy EOD specialist. After returning home, he hightails it to the rugged Wasatch Mountains outside town.But when his brother comes asking for help, Elam can't say no. That is, until Elam realizes that in order to help, he'll be forced to spend time with town newcomer P.D. Raines. P.D. knows that asking Elam Taggart to be her partner in the town's upcoming Wild West Games is a mistake. But she needs the prize money, and Elam is lean, hard, and tortured--a dangerous combination she can't seem to resist.As the competition heats up--to the point of peril--Elam and P.D. have to turn away from the past and embrace the passion that sparks between them in order to escape the threat to their lives.
Desperado (Long, Tall Texans #0)
by Diana PalmerRisking his neck—and falling in love!—is all in a day&’s work in New York Times bestseller Diana Palmer&’s classic Desperado Cord Romero lives for the adrenaline rush that comes with being a mercenary for hire. But this time the job is personal. Having barely survived a murder attempt, Cord is determined to neutralize his foe. In order to get closer to his target, Cord joins forces with the Lassiter Detective Agency, where he&’s reunited with childhood friend Maggie Barton. Maggie is no longer the impressionable young woman he once knew. She is strong, independent and in charge of her own life—and, professionally, Cord&’s equal. But Maggie has one vulnerability: a tragic secret from her past that threatens her relationship with Cord…and sets her up as a pawn for his deadly enemy. As sparks fly between them, he vows to save her—at any cost.
Desperado's Gold
by Linda Winstead JonesWhen her Mustang Convertible's blown gasket leaves Catalina Lane stranded in the Arizona desert, all she hopes for is a tow truck to carry her to the nearest gas station. After being left alone at the altar, Catalina certainly doesn't expect to be swept off her feet any time soon. But when Desperado Jackson Cody whisks her away into the sunset and leads her back in time to the Old West, Catalina joins him for the ride. After all, this infamous gunslinger better known as "Kid Creede" never dreamed of a lovely 20th century lady falling into his hands. But the longer they're together the more she finds himself paralyzed by his dangerous touches and he, hungering for much more than what they have.
Desperadoes: A Novel
by Ron HansenRon Hansen&’s engrossing novel of the violent life and criminal exploits of the Dalton gang, as remembered by its last surviving memberFrom his home in Los Angeles, an aging Emmett Dalton reminisces about his glory days in America&’s Wild West. Now sixty-five years old, and a Hollywood fixture, he makes a comfortable living selling stories of his earlier exploits to movie studios. But years before, he rode with his two brothers—charming, handsome, charismatic Bob, and the cold-eyed killer Grat, so wild and unpredictable that even his own family was afraid of him—committing brazen acts of robbery, bootlegging, and murder. As the last surviving member of the infamous Dalton gang, it&’s Emmett&’s responsibility to keep their legend alive. He has resolved to tell the full truth about the fabled career of the three criminal brothers and Eugenia Moore, the former schoolmarm who was an indispensable partner in their crimes, even if that truth turns out to be a darker, more painful, and less heroic picture than Hollywood&’s moguls would make it out to be. The critically acclaimed debut novel by bestselling author Ron Hansen, Desperadoes is a masterwork of historical fiction that brings a fabled era of American outlaws and violence to breathtaking life.
Desperate Hearts
by Rosanne Bittner"One of the most powerful voices in western romance returns with a gritty, earthly, moving love story that captures the true spirit of the West." -RT Book Reviews, review for Paradise ValleySHE'S A WOMAN WITH A SECRETElizabeth Wainwright is on the run. Accused of a murder she didn't commit, she has no choice but to cut ties with her old life and flee West. The last thing she wants is attention, but when her stagecoach is attacked, she suddenly finds herself under the fierce protection of one of Montana's famed vigilantes...whether she likes it or not.HE'S A MAN WITH A CODE Lawman Mitch Brady is sworn to uphold justice in the wild lands of 1860's Montana. He's never met a man he's feared, and he's never met a woman more desperately in need of his help. Something's shaken the secretive Elizabeth, but as he gets to know the beautiful city belle, he finds the only thing he wants more than her safety...is her trust.
Desperate Straits
by Janet SquiresSarah Ryan's hope for a new life in the Arizona Territory is shattered in an instant by gunfire. Suddenly, she has to rebuild an uncertain future with her orphaned nephew, Will, and take on the challenges of a cattle ranch. Just when order returns, veteran lawman, L.T. McAllister rides in. He's a dangerous man determined to do what's right regardless of the personal cost. L.T. believes himself ready for anything until he meets Sarah. Her ideas about the man he's become soon pit his lifetime of duty against desire. L.T.'s and Sarah's loyalty to Will catapults them into a life for which neither one is prepared. And when L.T. and Sarah defy Sheriff Grant Simpson, they trigger a cataclysm of retaliation that escalates into kidnapping and murder. L.T. and Sarah are forced into a battle for justice... and their lives.
Después del anochecer (En el momento perfecto #2)
by Mary Calmes A. G. AmilibiaLa secuela de En el momento perfectoDos años después de cabalgar hacia el ocaso con Rand Holloway, el dueño de un rancho, Stefan Joss ha hecho las paces provisionalmente con su nueva vida, enseñando en una facultad de la comunidad. Pero el río del verdadero amor jamás fluyó tranquilo. Rand quiere que él se quede en casa, pero Stef quiere una estrategia de huída en caso de que Rand decida echarlo en algún momento. Finalmente, después de reconocer lo injusto que estaba siendo, Stef se compromete, y Rand está como loco de contento. Cuando Stef tiene la oportunidad de probar su devoción, no lo duda, a pesar de arriesgar su vida en el proceso, y Rand aprovecha la oportunidad para mostrarles a todos que a veces las mejores sorpresas de la vida suceden después del ocaso.
Después del anochecer (En el momento perfecto #2)
by Mary CalmesUn libro de historias "En el momento perfecto" Dos años después de cabalgar hacia el ocaso con Rand Holloway, el dueño de un rancho, Stefan Joss ha hecho las paces provisionalmente con su nueva vida, enseñando en una facultad de la comunidad. Pero el río del verdadero amor jamás fluyó tranquilo. Rand quiere que él se quede en casa, pero Stef necesita una vía de escape en caso de que Rand decida echarlo en algún momento. Finalmente, después de reconocer lo injusto que estaba siendo, Stef se compromete, y Rand está como loco de contento. Cuando Stef tiene la oportunidad de probar su devoción, no lo duda, a pesar de arriesgar su vida en el proceso, y Rand aprovecha la oportunidad para mostrarles a todos que a veces las mejores sorpresas de la vida suceden después de anochecer.