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Le charme de Noël
by Dawn BrowerLe charme de Noël est une incursion dans la vie de chacun des couples de Novak Springs. Faites un voyage dans le passé avec eux et découvrez ce dont ils ont envie, en particulier à Noël.
Le fils de son père (Le Ranch de la Vache Perdue #3)
by Sue Brown Lily KareySuite de Une foi aveugleLe Ranch de la Vache Perdue, tome 3Lorsque Ray Sloane se lasse des hommes de son club habituel, il se retrouve au Pink Palm, tripot sordide à la mauvaise réputation. Ce n’est pas l’endroit idéal où un instituteur d’école primaire, assistant du pasteur de surcroît, devrait être vu. D’un autre côté, Ray a envie de chair fraîche. C’est là qu’il trouve Zeke, un homme divorcé, désespérément malheureux et profondément dans le placard. Perdre sa carrière et ses enfants a laissé Zeke amer, reniant complètement sa sexualité, mais Ray est déterminé à l’avoir. Au moment où Zeke commence à se détendre, la vie interfère avec les plans de Ray : Lee, le jeune organiste de la congrégation de St Mark, annonce à ses parents qu’il a été abusé sexuellement quand il était plus jeune par un membre éminent de leur ancienne église, et Ray devient la cible d’une tentative d’intimidation à l’école, ce qui l’inquiète pour sa carrière. Avec le spectre de ce qui est arrivé à Zeke pendant au-dessus de sa tête, il doit protéger Lee et sa propre réputation, tout en essayant de convaincre Zeke qu’il n’a pas à s’enfuir, alors que leur relation gagne de plus en plus en intensité.
Le prétendant volé (Dreamspun Desires (français) Ser. #3)
by Eli Easton Myriam AbbasSon futur était fixé jusqu’à ce qu’un voleur subtilise son cœur. Tout le monde à Clyde’s Corner, dans le Montana, sait que le dandy local Chris Ramsey va épouser Trix Stubben, la jeune veuve et héritière du plus riche ranch de la région. Mais une femme n’est pas très enthousiasmée par cette idée. Mabe Crassen veut mettre la main sur ce ranch, alors elle charge son fils aîné de courtiser Trix, et son plus jeune fils, Jeremy, de distraire Chris et de l’écarter du droit chemin. Jeremy Crassen pense que le plan de sa mère est dingue. Mais il veut désespérément aller à l’université, ce que Mabe acceptera – s’il séduit Chris. Comment le timide Jeremy, puceau et secrètement gay arrivera-t-il à séduire Chris, qui semble déterminé à faire ce qui est juste en épousant Trix ? Jeremy ne peut pas rivaliser avec *une* riche veuve. Ou peut-être que si ?
Le rancher solitaire (Dreamspun Desires (Français) #4)
by Andrew GreyIl est prêt à tout dévoiler pour sauver le ranch.Aubrey Klein a de gros ennuis : il a besoin d’argent au plus vite pour sauver le ranch familial. La solution ? Travailler comme strip-teaseur le week-end dans un club de Dallas. Chaque samedi soir, le temps de deux spectacles, il est le Rancher Solitaire. Il est la star.Un jour, il fait une découverte inattendue : à l’issue d’un spectacle, Garrett Lamston, un vieil ami d’enfance, l’aborde alors qu’il est toujours masqué, pour lui proposer de s’amuser… Aubrey n’avait jamais soupçonné que ce garçon était gay. Confrontés à des mères envahissantes qui veulent à tout prix leur trouver des épouses, les deux amis se rapprochent et deviennent de plus en plus intimes.Aubrey sait bien qu’entre le ranch et le club, sa vie n’est qu’un château de cartes. Il espère seulement tenir le coup suffisamment longtemps pour mettre l’exploitation familiale hors de danger, bâtir la vie à laquelle il aspire et trouver l’amour.
Le rapport matinal (Le Ranch de la Vache Perdue #1)
by Sue Brown Chloé StormLe Ranch de la Vache Perdue, tome 1Dix ans se sont écoulés depuis leur tout premier baiser, et Luke Murray est chaque jour plus amoureux de Simon. Dirigeant en tandem La Vache Perdue pour le compte des parents de Luke, les deux hommes gardent profil bas et restent en bonne intelligence avec les habitants du pays, même si Luke conserve sa réputation de tête brûlée. Puis, un fameux matin, ils se heurtent au refus des commerçants du coin de continuer à les servir... Ils sont plongés dans un abîme de perplexité - jusqu'à ce que la mère de Luke, Pamela, leur apprenne que le nouveau pasteur a fait de leur couple l'exemple même de l'iniquité dans ses sermons haineux. Et, du jour au lendemain, voilà que Luke et Simon se retrouvent aliénés par ceux-là même qu'ils considéraient comme leurs amis, tandis que leur ranch essuie une série d'attaques. Et alors que la ville toute entière prend fait et cause contre eux, dans un flamboiement de haine et d'homophobie galopantes, Luke et Simon vont devoir affronter un dilemme cornélien : plier devant l'hostilité de toute une ville et disparaître, ou bien tenir bon et lutter pour défendre leur amour. Lutter pour survivre...
Leaden Skies (Silver Rush Mysteries #3)
by Ann Parker"Parker is proficient in showing the crossroads between civilization and the frontier, including emerging new roles for women. A cliffhanger ending sets a promising stage for the next installment."—Publishers WeeklyIt's the summer of 1880, and potential investment in Leadville's silver mines has brought former president and Civil War general Ulysses S. Grant to this city at the top of the Rockies. But others in his retinue and in town have different agendas. Political aspirations fuel the dreams of young John Quincy Adams Wesley and his mother, while itinerant fire insurance mapmaker Cecil Farnesworth struggles against the seductive call of Leadville's red-light district.As part owner of the Silver Queen Saloon, Inez Stannert has often observed the ruination that comes from yielding to temptation. Still, that hasn't stopped her from taking Reverend Justice Sands as her lover. Nor does it stop her from striking a backroom deal with upscale brothel madam Frisco Flo that Inez gambles will make her financially independent.But when the body of one of Flo's women is discovered and Inez learns that Flo has another silent business partner whose identity she will not divulge, Inez begins to have second thoughts. In a race to untangle the dealings of the high and the low during Grant's visit, Inez finds herself facing demons from her past, even as she fights to save her reputation and her life.Silver Rush Mysteries:Silver Lies (Book 1)Iron Ties (Book 2)Leaden Skies (Book 3)Mercury's Rise (Book 4)What Gold Buys (Book 5)A Dying Note (Book 6)Mortal Music (Book 7)Praise for the Silver Rush Mysteries:"Plenty of convincing action bodes well for a long and successful series."—Publishers Weekly STARRED review for Iron Ties"Meticulously researched and full of rich period details…her characters will stay will you long after you've finished the last page. Highly recommended."—TASHA ALEXANDER, New York Times bestselling author for Mortal Music"One of the most authentic and evocative historical series around. Long live Inez!"—RHYS BOWEN, New York Times bestselling author for What Gold BuysColorado Book Award Finalist
Leadville
by Edwin BoothAllan Harding and Frisco Noonan became partners. They pitched in and bought a freight company in LEADVILLE. Ruthless businessman Moose Durham owned half the town, and when he tried to put the two new partners out of business, things got hot in LEADVILLE.
Leadville (Stagecoach Station, # #20)
by Hank MitchumWith strikers and strikebreakers drawing battle lines, Leadville is a magnet for every guntough in Colorado, a mining town ready to explode. The mine owners want a railroad spur, which will put the Harper Stage Line out of business--leaving pretty Nan Harper hopelessly bankrupt. Griff Connors wants to help her but can't, because he's already in big trouble. A fugitive framed for robbery and murder, he has tracked the killers to Leadville. But how can he find them in this wild frontier town? Especially when he is caught between the striking miners and a ruthless mine owner who wants him out of the way. A showdown looms, and for Nan's sake Griff must stand and fight. The odds are long and the choices are few: a bullet or the noose. Whatever the cost, Griff will fight--for Nan and for his own good name.
Lean on Pete: A Novel
by Willy VlautinWilly Vlautin's award-winning novel follows the story of a newly orphaned fifteen-year old-boy struggling to make his way to a long lost aunt, who just might give him a home—now a major motion picture starring Chloë Sevigny (American Horror Story), Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire) and Travis Fimmel (Warcraft) and directed by Andrew Haigh (45 Years, Looking).Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson wants a home, food on the table, and a high school he can attend for more than part of a year. But as the son of a single father working in warehouses across the Pacific Northwest, Charley's been pretty much on his own. When tragic events leave him homeless weeks after their move to Portland, Oregon, Charley seeks refuge in the tack room of a run-down horse track. Charley's only comforts are his friendship with a failing racehorse named Lean on Pete and a photograph of his only known relative. In an increasingly desperate circumstance, Charley will head east, hoping to find his aunt who had once lived a thousand miles away in Wyoming—but the journey to find her will be a perilous one.In Lean on Pete, Willy Vlautin reveals the lives and choices of American youth like Charley Thompson who were failed by those meant to protect them and who were never allowed the chance to just be a kid.“The writing is spare and straightforward. . . . There is intensity in Vlautin’s narration, and also beauty and power . . . Vlautin’s major accomplishment lies in posing a damning question: How could we, as a society, have allowed this to happen?”— Seattle Times
Lean, Mean & Lonesome (Man of the Month)
by Annette BroadrickMEN of the YEARMAN of the YEAR"Me, lonesome? Hell, I'm too mean to ever get lonesome."-Rafe McClain, ornery ex-TexanLove? Mighty scarce in Rafe's hardscrabble life. So he'd learned to live solo-and liked it that way. Until a mysterious plea for help had the restless, ruthless mercenary headed back to Texas like some dashing white knight. And there waited delicious Amanda Crenshaw, the rancher's daughter who'd once, indelibly, branded his heart. Taking what Mandy offered proved impossible to resist. But soon Rafe would be gone again. Unless Mandy could transform this lean, mean loner into the loving family man he desperately longed to become....Some men are made for lovin'-and you'll love our MAN OF THE MONTH!
Learning the Ropes
by T. J. KlineRule #1--Don't lose focus...Barrel racer Alicia Kanani has had a long road to the top - and she's not quite there yet. Finances have always been tight, and in the glitz and glam world of professional rodeo, that means that second best is probably the best she can hope for. With the National Finals coming up, she's certainly not looking for a pair of cowboys to distract her.Rule #2--Don't gamble what you can't live without...Playboy Chris Thomas is sure Alicia's the perfect woman for his level-headed team roping partner, David Greenly. It seems like a match, until Chris realizes he wants Alicia for himself. The stakes have been raised; David and Chris are supposed to be a team, and this time, they're on opposite sides.Can Alicia rope this playboy's heart, or will they find themselves too tangled up to let true love in?
Learning to Ride (BookShots Flames)
by James Patterson Erin KnightleyShe never wanted to love a cowboy. . . .Rodeo king Tanner Callen doesn't want to be tied down. When he sees Madeline Harper at a local honky-tonk and everything about her screams New York, he brings out every trick in his playbook to take her home. But soon he learns that he doesn't just want her for a night and, instead, hopes for forever. . . .BookShots Flames Original romances presented by JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours Impossible to stop reading
Least Likely to Wed (From The Circle K)
by Judy ChristenberrySEALED WITH A...SLAP?The kiss was desperate, passionate, leaving Kelly Hampton no alternative but to smack the sinfully sexy cowboy who'd taken liberty with her lips. Didn't matter that Pete Crawford was her best friend's brother. Didn't matter that he'd handpicked her to foil a fortune-hunting femme fatale's advances. Pete was a cowboy, and Kelly had the broken heart and fatherless baby boy to prove that cowboys couldn't be trusted.What if Pete doted on Drew, becoming the dad her child had never known? What if he proved to be more a gentleman during their "pretense" than anyone she'd ever known? The irrefutable truth was that neither of them intended to wed...ever.Then Pete kissed her again....
Leather and Tea in London
by K. L. NooneRetired secret agent Ben Smith will do anything for his husband. So when Simon's brother calls from London to say he's being blackmailed, Ben and Simon pack up and head to the glittering world of English aristocratic younger sons and parties and incriminating photographs. The mission itself isn't complicated -- but it's a reminder of the past, even as Ben's been trying to move on.Simon Ashley adores his husband, and loathes most of his family ... except for the older brother who once gave him a home. He's here because Stephen needs help, but being back in the family house stirs up too many memories, none of them pleasant.In London, Ben and Simon will confront a blackmailer, face the past, and find comfort in each other ... with some leather and tea, of course.
Leaving Cheyenne
by Larry McMurtry“If Chaucer were a Texan writing today . . . this is how he would have written and this is how he would have felt.”— New York Times In Leaving Cheyenne (1963), which anticipates Lonesome Dove more than any other early novel, the stark realities of the American West play out in a mesmerizing love triangle. Stubborn rancher Gideon Fry, resilient Molly Taylor, and awkward ranch hand Johnny McCloud struggle with love and jealousy as the years pass.
Leaving Cheyenne
by Larry McmurtryMy foot's in the stirrup,My pony won't stand;Goodbye, old partner,I'm leaving Cheyenne. -- Old cowboy songLeaving Cheyenne, Larry McMurtry's second novel, traces the loves of three West Texas characters as they follow that sundown trail: Gideon Fry, the serious rancher; Johnny McCloud, the free-spirited cowhand; and Molly Taylor, the sensitive woman they both love and who bears them each a son. Tragic circumstances mark the trail but McMurtry's style never turns melodramatic or sentimental.
Leaving Epitaph
by Robert J. RandisiThe sheriff of Epitaph, Texas, Dan Shaye was a hard but just defender of the law -- a devoted husband and father who kept the truth about his violent past from the townfolk he protected. But then the hardcase Ethan Langer gang galloped into town looking to rob the local bank. And when they rode out again, Dan's beloved wife Mary was lying dead in the Texas dust. Now the time has come for Daniel Shaye to leave Epitaph, maybe for good, with his three motherless adult sons at his side. For the only justice that will serve is going to come from a rifle or a rope -- as the four Shayes band together to uphold a new law ... called revenge.
Leaving Independence (Go West, Young Man)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneLegendary national bestselling Western authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone return with their latest installment in the long-running First Mountain Man series. Independence, Missouri, 1865. Seasoned wagon master Virgil Grissom prepares to lead a new group of families westward across the Oregon Trail. Among them are struggling farmer Matt Moran, his wife Katie, and their three small children. In spite of the long, treacherous journey ahead, Grissom is confident that this solid, hard-working farmer and his family are tough enough to endure the harsh elements, the rugged terrain, and the occasional run-in with hostile tribes. But he&’s not so sure about the farmer&’s younger brother, Clay, who plans to catch up with them along the trail. Alone. Which has Grissom worried . . . On the Oregon Trail, a lone man is dead man. Clay Moran fought hard in the Civil War, serving as lieutenant in the US Calvary. Now that Robert E. Lee has surrendered, Clay is free to head west with his brother&’s family. Problem is, the wagon train has left Independence already—and Clay has to go it alone. Luckily, the army let him keep his horse. But when a couple of bushwhackers steal that horse and all his money, he&’s left high and dry. If Clay hopes to catch up with the wagon train, he&’ll have to rely on his wits. His guts. And every skill he learned in the war. Along the way, he&’ll have to do things a man should never have to do—just to survive . . . JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. GO WEST, LIVE FREE, OR DIE TRYING.
Left Hand of the Law
by Charles G. WestAfter a corrupt deputy kills his family, burns his home, and leaves him with a scar across his face, Ben Cutler settles the score. The townsfolk called it justice, but the judge called it murder-and Cutler is a wanted man. He's also trailed by an obsessed marshal, a vengeful Sioux warrior, and a low-down scoundrel. While on the run, will Cutler ever find hope? .
Legacy (Journeys of the Stranger #1)
by Al LacyFinding citizens of Riverton, Wyoming held in a grip of fear, John Stranger assumes the identity of a new pastor. Using a Bible and a Colt .45, can he free the town and bring a young man out of corruption?From the Trade Paperback edition.
Legacy Found: Contemporary Western Romance (Copper River Cowboys #4)
by Jillian David"Ms. David's books grab me so deeply . . . definitely a series you will not want to miss!" ~Angels ReviewsThe Perfect Storm of Psychic Ranchers and Sexy Nights is brewing in the Wyoming Mountains in the Paranormal Romance, LEGACY FOUND, by Jillian David -- Copper River, Wyoming – Present Day --Following a traumatic accident in the Army, Kerr Taggart returns to Hell's Valley to come to terms with the man he’s become, so he can take the biggest chance of his life . . . asking the beautiful and forbidden Izzy Brand out on a date.But even if he achieves Mission Date Izzy Brand, Izzy’s family remains intent on destroying the Taggart family, and remains aligned with the rising supernatural creature plotting to steal Taggart land.Meanwhile, Izzy is chafing against her family's on-going vendetta, and rats out her own brothers to the Taggarts. A decision that turns the evil entity’s sights Izzy’s way.Now, to save the woman he loves, Kerr Taggart must find a way to overcome his own demons and use his psychic powers, because this time . . . failure is not an option.Publisher Note: Jillian David writes a unique blend of western romantic heat with a touch of the paranormal. Most appropriate for mature readers.". . . another fabulous paranormal series from Jillian David who makes her rural settings come to life with jaw-tensing reality." ~ 5 stars ~ Tome TenderThe Copper River Cowboys SeriesLegacy of LiesLegacy LostLegacy of DangerLegacy Found
Legacy Lost
by Jillian DavidThe melding of the contemporary western with paranormal elements—think Big Valley meets Alphas—makes for a compelling, fresh mix for Jillian David’s sophomore series.Growing up as an honorary Taggart, Eric Patterson found the family he’d always wanted. Almost. He couldn’t ever manage to see the clan’s youngest and only daughter, stubborn spitfire Shelby, quite like a little sister. Suddenly, his long-suppressed feelings are determined to come to light. Too bad Shelby’s cursed. Her double whammy psychic powers to read emotions and locate anyone anywhere have always made relationships impossible—and now they’ve begun to endanger her life. If she uses her echolocation skills again, it just might kill her. But when a malevolent supernatural force invades the valley, threatening the Taggarts and their neighbors, the Brands, Eric and Shelby must contend with both their blossoming feelings and the increasing danger. Does Shelby dare risk using her powers one more time, sacrificing her own life to save Eric? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Legacy Lost: Contemporary Western Romance (Copper River Cowboys #2)
by Jillian David"...the right amount of romance and action all rolled up into one. I can't wait to dive into book three. 5-stars!” Fallen Over Books ReviewsPresent Day, Copper River, WyomingGrowing up as an honorary Taggart, Eric Patterson has the family he’s always wanted. Almost. Somehow, he never managed to see the clan’s youngest and only daughter--stubborn spitfire Shelby--quite like a little sister. Now that she's grown, his long-suppressed feelings are determined to come to light.Too bad Shelby’s cursed. Her double-whammy psychic powers to read emotions and locate anyone anywhere have always made relationships impossible. But her echolocation skills are beginning to turn on her.Then a malevolent supernatural force invades the valley, threatening the Taggart family, homing in on Eric. Dare she risk using her powers, sacrificing her own life to find the one she loves, one more time?Publisher Note: Jillian David writes a unique blend of western romantic heat with a touch of the paranormal. This series contains adult language and is best suited for mature readers."Make sure you have a few hours to spare when you start this book as you won't want to put it down!" ~5 stars Sweet and Spicy Reads"An awesome romance centering on ranching and horses and small town life with tiny hints of paranormal activity dotted throughout." ~5 stars Romance Authors that Rock"A wonderful story, filled with colorful characters and complicated situations that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat." ~4 stars, InDTale MagazineThe Copper River Cowboys SeriesLegacy of LiesLegacy LostLegacy of DangerLegacy Found
Legacy of Danger: A Psychic Cowboys Western Romance (Copper River Cowboys #3)
by Jillian David"Jillian David has definitely mastered the art of fine romance, tension and heat!" ~Tome TenderA Wild Adventure Through Western Wyoming with Sexy Ranchers, Smart Women and Otherworldly Forces in the Western Romance, LEGACY OF DANGER, by Jillian David.-- Copper River, Wyoming – Present Day --Prodigal son and MMA fighter Vaughn Taggart fled his family's ranch when his burgeoning psychic abilities and disastrous decisions destroyed his brother's marriage. But his sister's urgent plea for help prior to her being brutally attached by a demon-like monster and the escalating threats from the rival Brand ranch in a ploy to obtain Taggart land, have lured Vaughn back to Copper River, Wyoming—but only long enough to get his family back on track. Nothing could make him stay where he no longer fits in.Fresh out of residency and looking to escape a darkened past, Mariah West has her hands full with a new practice in a rural hospital. Forever underfoot and brazenly challenging her care of his sister, the powerfully muscled Vaughn Taggart racks her nerves and arouses her body.When Mariah's selfless concern for a patient makes her a pawn in the hands of the Brands, she discovers a fierce protector behind Vaughn’s wounded soul and a man with an extraordinary gift.Now, Mariah and Vaughn must move beyond their pasts and unite to defeat the intensifying evil targeting the Taggart family--an evil that mortals can neither imagine nor fight.Publisher Note: Jillian David writes a unique blend of western romantic heat with a touch of the paranormal. Most appropriate for mature readers.". . . another fabulous paranormal series from Jillian David who makes her rural settings come to life with jaw-tensing reality." ~ 5 stars ~ Tome TenderThe Copper River Cowboys SeriesLegacy of LiesLegacy LostLegacy of DangerLegacy Found
Legacy of Lies
by Jillian DavidFans of the Hell to Pay series will love this new spin-off saga, Hell's Legacy!Garrison Taggart doesn't have time to deal with touchy-feely junk like "trust issues" or "feelings." His dad's health is waning and the family's Wyoming ranch is being sabotaged. Too bad his supernatural ability to tell when someone is lying has been exactly zero help in ferreting out the betrayer so far. So, when sweet schoolteacher Sara Lopez raises concerns about his son being bullied, who can blame a guy for getting a little testy?The last thing Sara needs is any more attention or gossip after her recent breakup with big-shot rancher Hank Brand. So her attraction to surly but sexy Garrison, Hank's rival, is entirely unwanted. When she uncovers an insane plot to kidnap the Taggart boy and throws herself in harm's way to protect him, Garrison must risk his deepest secret and his own life to save the people he cares for the most. But will his heroics cost him everything?Sensuality Level: Sensual