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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
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
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.
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.
The Legacy
by Paul LedererAn elderly rancher is shot to death over a dispute about a hidden treasureJ. Pierce Buchanan has spent a lifetime tearing a living out of the open range—battling droughts and wildfire, Indians and bandits. At ninety, he has accumulated a fortune in gold pieces—some $50,000—but he will never get the chance to spend it. In the still of the night, someone sneaks into the old man&’s bedroom and tortures him at gunpoint in a fearsome attempt to lay his hands on the treasure. When J. Pierce won&’t speak, someone shoots him five times and disappears into the darkness. Heirs come out of the woodwork demanding a piece of the old man&’s fortune, as the cowhands and yard men of the ranch scour the thirty-thousand acres searching for the stash. Into this frenzy of greed ride Glen Strange and Bobby Trapp, a pair of honest cowboys just looking for a scrap of work. The J-Bar Ranch has contracted gold fever, and J. Pierce Buchanan will not be the last victim.
Legacy Found: Paranormal Western Romance (Hell's Valley #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 Hell's Valley 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: Paranormal Western Romance (Hell's Valley #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 Hell's Valley SeriesLegacy of LiesLegacy LostLegacy of DangerLegacy Found
The Legacy of Copper Creek (Copper Creek Cowboys #3)
by R. C. RyanWhen Love Walks Through the Door . . .Like all MacKenzie men, Whit respects three things: hard work, his family, and the wild beauty of the Montana land he calls home. The solitude of the high country is a welcome respite to a loner like Whit. So when a powerful spring snowstorm hits as he's tending the herd, Whit heads to one of the family's isolated cabins. The cold winds don't trouble him. The gorgeous mystery woman waiting inside does. All Cara Walton wanted was a chance to clear her head. And the forgotten cabin on the outskirts of the MacKenzie ranch seemed like the perfect place to do just that-until Whit arrives. The rugged cowboy quickly melts Cara's defenses and she's powerless to resist his strong arms or his tender touch. She desperately wants to trust him, but there's so much Whit doesn't know, so much she hasn't told him. She lost everything once-can she find the courage to risk her heart again?
Legacy of Danger: Paranormal Western Romance (Hell's Valley #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 Demon Forces in the Paranormal 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 demonic 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 Hell's Valley 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
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
Legacy of Lies: Paranormal Western Romance (Hell's Valley #1)
by Jillian David“…brings tension to a fever pitch in the deep woods and plains of Wyoming.” ~5 stars, Tome TenderPresent Day, Copper River, WyomingGarrison Taggart’s psychic lie-detecting ability failed him when his ex-wife betrayed him. Until he can trust himself again, he’s sticking with a strict no-dating policy—that includes smart and sexy schoolteacher Sara Lopez—but one kiss from Sara makes him want to round up his insecurities once and for all.Sara Lopez left behind a checkered past in Copper River to obtain her teaching degree and a respectable reputation. If only her ex-boyfriend, Hank Brand, would leave her alone so she can focus on the surly but sexy rancher, Garrison Taggart.When a cross-valley rivalry between ranching families places Sara in the crossfire, Garrison must risk his deepest secret and his own life to save the people he cares for the most. But his heroics may cost him everything.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 Hell's Valley SeriesLegacy of LiesLegacy LostLegacy of DangerLegacy Found
Legado del Outback: Una precuela de A Woman Under Series (4 #3)
by K'Anne MeinelLa señora Mary Carmen Valenzuela Pearson hereda medio rancho de ovejas, llamado estación en el Outback de Australia. Ya propietario de un rancho en el centro de California, esta herencia crea un gran dilema para el hispanoamericano. Decidiendo vender su rancho y viajar al Outback para ver lo que le ha dejado su tío, carga a sus hijos, sus primos y sus familias, y sus valiosos caballos y reserva un barco a Australia. El viaje tomará meses por agua y muchos meses más por tierra para llegar desde Sydney a la estación. Siga mientras Carmen decide a dónde pertenece realmente y si esta estación del Outback se convertirá en parte de su legado.
Legend
by Sharon SalaWhen a woman returns to her Arizona home, she finds the boy she once loved has grown into the man who can heal her heart in this second chance romance.As teenagers, Raine Beaumont and Joseph Colorado tasted the joys of first love, until her father's lies destroyed their fragile bond. Now, twelve years later, Raine receives news that will take her back to her hometown of Oracle, Arizona, where she will face her lost love again.Haunted by the memory of the boy she once adored, Raine was not prepared for the mysterious, seductive man before her. For deep in Joseph's eyes lies a power that binds him to his Apache heritage, a power that promises to heal all wounds and restore long lost dreams . . . and love.
Legend of a Badman
by Ray HoganWas Allison a western Robin Hood, defending the poor and weak or a viscous killer who gunned down more than twenty men? Or is the truth somewhere between?
The Legend of Ben Tree
by Paul A. HawkinsFilled with incredible storytelling power and authenticity, Hawkins' first book in a new trilogy about the making of Montana introduces a hero among heroes. Ben Tree, caught between the worlds of the white man and the Indian, becomes a one-man justice system to those who betrayed his people and killed his love.
The Legend of Caleb York (A Caleb York Western #1)
by Max Allan Collins Mickey SpillaneIn the west legends are made one bullet at a time...Trinidad, New Mexico, is an oasis of civilization in an untamed desert ruled by outlaws, bank robbers and horse thieves. Sheriff Harry Gauge rules his town with an iron fist, a fast gun, and an unbridled thirst for power.George Cullen sweated blood to carve a ranch from the wilderness. He'd rather take a bullet to the gut than give in to the greedy sheriff's land grab. But a cattle empire isn't all Gauge wants--he also has his eye on Cullen's beautiful daughter, Willa.Cullen gets word out that he's hiring the fastest gunslinger money can buy to take on the sheriff. When a stranger rides in, townsfolk wonder if this is the rancher's hired gun. Wherever he came from, wherever he's going, two things are clear--the stranger won't be pushed . . . and his aim is deadly."Spillane is a master in compelling you to always turn the next page." --The New York Times"Collins displays his mastery of Spillane's distinctive two-fisted prose." --Publishers Weekly