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The Parable Series Volume 2

#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller cordially invites you to the small-town of Parable, Montana – where sometimes love shows up when you least expect it…Big Sky Summer With his father&’s rodeo legacy to continue and a prosperous spread to run, Walker Parrish has no time to dwell on failed relationships. But his country-western sweetheart Casey Elder is out of the spotlight and finally back in Parable, Montana…with two teenagers she&’s sworn to give normal, uncomplicated lives. Walker can&’t ignore how much they look like him, and the best way forward for this newfound family is a marriage of convenience. With sparks still there though, will some secrets—like Casey&’s desire to be the rancher&’s wife in every way—unravel, with unforeseen results? Previously published. Big Sky Wedding Wedding bells are ringing in Parable, Montana, but Brylee Parrish hasn&’t enjoyed the sound since being jilted at the altar by Hutch Carmody. She&’s over Hutch now, and running a multimillion-dollar business is challenging enough for this country gal. So she should avoid falling head over boot heels for A-list actor Zane Sutton. He&’s come home to his rodeo roots, but Hollywood lured him away once and just might again. Yet everything about him, from his easy charm to his concern for his young half-brother, seems too genuine to resist…Previously published. Big Sky Secrets Self-made millionaire Landry Sutton heads to Hangman Bend&’s Ranch to sell his land to his brother, Zane. Though he&’s got cowboy in his blood, Landry plans to return to city life before the dust even settles on his boots. Of course, he didn&’t count on falling for Big Sky Country…or Ria Manning, whose just now starting to settle into country life herself. Has this city-bound cowboy met the one woman who might make him stay? Previously published. Read the entire fan-favorite Parable series:Book 1: Big Sky CountryBook 2: Big Sky MountainBook 3: Big Sky RiverBook 4: Big Sky SummerBook 5: Big Sky WeddingBook 6: Big Sky Secrets

Paradise for Christmas (Sisters in Paradise #1)

Southern sass and spirit make every Christmas bright!The oldest of seven sisters, Ursula Simmons has followed in her mother's footsteps as a novelist. With a bad case of writer's block, she brings her notebooks and computer home to the old brothel called Paradise where they all grew up, in the hope that being home for the holidays will inspire her—and since it's Christmas, all her sisters will be there too.The sisters take the holidays very seriously, and as soon as they've celebrated Thanksgiving, it's on to decorating for Christmas. As all pitch in to make the spirits bright, younger sister Endora is dismayed to find some of the handsome men who've come to help doing more flirting than anything else. She's determined to show her sisters that no relationship is worth the heartbreak. But it might be Ursula who reminds the family that Christmas is a magical time, and finding new love is always a gift.Praise for Carolyn Brown:"Fans...will flip for this charming small-town tale."—Woman's World for The Sisters Café"Brown's characters easily inspire readers to care what happens to them."—Publishers Weekly for Bride for a Day"A sweet story about building family out of what life hands you."—Kirkus Reviews for Talk Cowboy to Me

Paradise Sky

A rollicking novel about Nat Love, an African-American cowboy with a famous nickname: Deadwood Dick.Young Willie is on the run, having fled his small Texas farm when an infamous local landowner murdered his father. A man named Loving takes him in and trains him in the fine arts of shooting, riding, reading, and gardening. When Loving dies, Willie re-christens himself Nat Love in tribute to his mentor, and heads west. In Deadwood, South Dakota Territory, Nat becomes a Buffalo Soldier and is befriended by Wild Bill Hickok. After winning a famous shooting match, Nat's peerless marksmanship and charm earn him the nickname Deadwood Dick, as well as a beautiful woman. But the hellhounds are still on his trail, and they brutally attack Nat Love's love. Pursuing the men who have driven his wife mad, Nat heads south for a final, deadly showdown against those who would strip him of his home, his love, his freedom, and his life.

Pariah (Gunsmith #337)

Woman's best friend: the GUNSMITH. Clint Adams is protecting a young lady from an outlaw running a nasty business bartering abducted women-leaving the Gunsmith no choice but to stop the thieving killer from distressing damsels permanently.

The Parkhursts (Double M Series #4)

The Depression brings a new venture into the family of the Double M. When Suzanna buys K-Chemical, she becomes a businesswoman. The purchase is for her son, Jeff, as she desperately wants to keep in on the Double M and not lose him to the larger cities of the East in the way her mother lost Mallon. World War II brings the loss of life to the families in and around Corbit. As the shock wears off, Suzanna, now a widow and Ralph, who has been widowed for several years, find love and happiness in each other's arms. As Suzanna's life draws to a close, she looks back on the things she has accomplished. She has lived through two world wars, the great depression, Korea and Vietnam. Her ranch business interests have prospered. Now her grandson, JP, is ready to take on the challenges of running the Double M.

Part of the Bargain and Her Texas New Year's Wish

Coming home to a cowboyPart of the Bargain by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Linda Lael Miller After a searing tragedy, Libby Kincaid just wants to go home. But the Circle Bar B ranch isn&’t the haven she expects it to be. Malicious rumors about Libby are circulating through the ranch, and worse, her lifelong opponent, rancher Jess Barlowe, believes them. The cowboy is as sexy and rugged as ever, but now he&’s promised to keep a very close eye on her… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Her Texas New Year's Wish by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Michelle Major When Grace Williams topples from the balcony at the soon-to-open Hotel Fortune, the last thing she expects is to find love with her new bosses&’ brother. Chicago attorney Wiley Fortune has looks, money and charm to spare, but Grace&’s past makes her wary of investing her heart—and risking her job. Do a small-town Texan and a city sophisticate really have a chance?

Part of the Bargain & A Wife for a Westmoreland

NO PLACE LIKE HOME After a searing tragedy, Libby Kincaid just wants to go home. But the Circle Bar B ranch isn't the haven she expects it to be. Malicious rumors about Libby are circulating through the ranch, and worse, her lifelong opponent, rancher Jess Barlowe, believes them. The cowboy is as sexy and rugged as ever...but now he's promised to keep a very close eye on her... The more time Jess spends with Libby, the harder it is to resist her. He can't get her out of his mind, but his doubts linger. Are the rumors true? Is he the man she really wants? And in the end, can a proud cowboy like Jess love a woman he can't completely trust? FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! A Wife for a Westmoreland by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson Derringer Westmoreland is haunted by memories of a woman whose face he cannot recall. When he finally traces his mystery woman, Lucia Conyers, she's less than impressed with his charms. For the first time in his life, if he wants to win a woman's heart, he'll have to risk his own.

Part Time Cowboy: A Creed In Stone Creek Part Time Cowboy (Copper Ridge #2)

A onetime bad girl comes home to small-town Oregon in the first in a sexy, heartfelt new series from USA TODAY bestselling author Maisey Yates Sadie Miller isn't expecting any welcome-home parades on her return to Copper Ridge. Least of all from part-time rancher, full-time lawman Eli Garrett. The straitlaced, impossibly hot deputy sheriff glares at her as if she's the same teenage hoodlum who fled town ten years ago. But running from her demons has brought Sadie full circle, ready to make a commitment at last. Not to a man, but to a bed-and-breakfast. On Garrett land. Okay, so her plan has a tiny flaw... Eli works too hard to let a blonde ball of trouble mess up his town. But keeping an eye on Sadie makes it tough to keep his hands off her. And if she's so wrong for him, why does being with her feel so right?

Part Time Cowboy: A Creed In Stone Creek Part Time Cowboy (Copper Ridge #2)

New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates welcomes you to Copper Ridge, where a onetime bad girl comes home to small-town Oregon and reconnects with a cowboy from her past...Sadie Miller isn&’t expecting any welcome-home parades on her return to Copper Ridge. Least of all from part-time rancher, full-time lawman Eli Garrett. The straitlaced, impossibly hot deputy sheriff glares at her as if she&’s the same teenage hoodlum who fled town ten years ago. But running from her demons has brought Sadie full circle, ready to make a commitment at last. Not to a man, but to a bed-and-breakfast. On Garrett land. Okay, so her plan has a tiny flaw…Eli works too hard to let a blonde ball of trouble mess up his town. But keeping an eye on Sadie makes it tough to keep his hands off her. And if she&’s so wrong for him, why does being with her feel so right?Previously published.

Pasión De Las Altas Llanuras

Garden City, Kansas, 1889. Lydia Carré, dueña del único café de la pequeña ciudad, se ha quedado sin paciencia con su novio, el sheriff Dylan Brodie. Miradas anhelosas y frases medio pronunciadas ya no la satisfacen. Pero el eterno pisapieta de Dylan está lejos de su único problema, porque los ladrones de trenes que han estado acechando a la ciudad se preparan para atacar. Será un milagro si alguno de ellos sobrevive. Este romance steamoso BBW incluye escenas de sexo gráfico.

Passage to Natchez

A sweeping epic of the American frontier and the brave few who risked their lives for the promise of glory and limitless fortunes For Americans in the early nineteenth century, the uncharted western frontier signified both great opportunity and grave danger. Bold pioneers left the civilized Eastern Seaboard in droves, seeking riches and reinvention. Trekking across the continent's vast plains and rivers, they faced the threat of disease, wild animals, and violence from Native Americans who resented this invasion into their land. In this stunningly dynamic novel, author Cameron Judd portrays one such perilous journey down the Ohio River through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Celinda Ames. During the Ames family's trip to Natchez--one of the earliest settlements in what is now Mississippi--both of Celinda's parents die from infection. Left to fend for herself, Celinda encounters an array of seamy characters drawn to the lawless West, like the malevolent Harpe brothers--arguably America's first serial killers--who prowl the river robbing and murdering unsuspecting travelers. This enthralling narrative leads up to the powerful earthquake of 1811 that jolted the Midwest, upended the region's budding civilizations, and changed the course of migration to the West. With an unflinching eye, Judd evokes the dangers of the frontier with vivid clarity and illustrates the exhilarating adventures of those who dared to conquer it.

Passin' Through

It seemed the perfect place to lie low. The owner of the ranch was an attractive gray-haired lady who had once been an actress. The other woman was a beautiful, fragile-seeming blonde. They needed repairs done, and he needed to disappear for a while.The first sign that things were not as they should be was when a Pinkerton man questioned him about a missing woman. Then he accidentally found a will belonging to the previous owner of the ranch. After that, a young lady showed up in town making claims that the place belonged to her.Worried that his hideout was turning into a battleground, he didn't know what would be more dangerous, staying or leaving. For a man interested only in passin' through, he suddenly found himself entangled in a deadly struggle....From the Paperback edition.

Passin' Through: A Novel (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures)

As part of the Louis L&’Amour&’s Lost Treasures series, this edition contains exclusive bonus materials!It seemed the perfect place to lie low. The owner of the ranch was an attractive gray-haired lady who had once been an actress. The other woman was a beautiful, fragile-seeming blonde. They needed repairs done, and he needed to disappear for a while.The first sign that things were not as they should be was when a Pinkerton man questioned him about a missing woman. Then he accidentally found a will belonging to the previous owner of the ranch. After that, a young lady showed up in town making claims that the place belonged to her.Worried that his hideout was turning into a battleground, he didn&’t know what would be more dangerous, staying or leaving. For a man interested only in passin&’ through, he suddenly found himself entangled in a deadly struggle. . . .Louis L&’Amour&’s Lost Treasures is a project created to release some of the author&’s more unconventional manuscripts from the family archives. In Louis L&’Amour&’s Lost Treasures: Volume 1 and Volume 2, Beau L&’Amour takes the reader on a guided tour through many of the finished and unfinished short stories, novels, and treatments that his father was never able to publish during his lifetime. L&’Amour&’s never-before-seen first novel, No Traveller Returns, faithfully completed for this program, is a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas. Additionally, many beloved classics will be rereleased with an exclusive Lost Treasures postscript featuring previously unpublished material, including outlines, plot notes, and alternate drafts. These postscripts tell the story behind the stories that millions of readers have come to know and cherish.

Passion Flower: Tough To Tame / Passion Flower (Mills And Boon M&b Ser.)

Can a city girl find love with a country cowboy? Find out in this classic romance from New York Times bestseller Diana PalmerLiving and working in New York, Jennifer King is wholly engrossed in her hectic, fast-paced life. So when a sudden illness robs her of her beloved job, Jennifer jumps at the chance to work again—albeit in a different setting. She heads to a Texas ranch for a working vacation.But life with Everett Culhane, the brooding, dark-eyed owner of the Circle C Ranch, is anything but not. According to him, their lives are two worlds apart—and they have nothing in common. But when he takes her in his arms and brands her lips with his, Jennifer knows the passion between them is real: and that she must make this headstrong cowboy her own.

The Passionate and the Proud

A headstrong young woman seeks her destiny on the American frontier—and soon discovers that the man she swore she would never love is the man she needs. Beautiful Emmalee Alden escapes an orphanage when a black-eyed rogue spirits her aboard a Missouri-bound riverboat. Blind to Garn Landar&’s true nature and fearing for her life, Emmalee makes a fateful choice—she sells herself into servitude to a wagon train heading West. Obsessed with attaining independence and swept-up in the fever of land rush, she realizes too late that claiming land is only half the battle. There is farming, ranching, bone-deep toil, and constant vigilance against those who would seek to dispossess her. When Garn reappears in Emmalee&’s life, she needs his help more than ever—but can she trust him? A spirited tale of romance, adventure, and the eternal mysteries of the human heart, The Passionate and the Proud brings two unforgettable characters together at a pivotal moment in American history.

Past All Dishonor

A Confederate spy risks his life to win the heart of a fallen womanEarly in the Civil War, the Confederacy sends Roger Duval to Sacramento, to keep an eye on the situation in California in hopes of turning the Western territory towards the Southern cause. It&’s a plush assignment, well out of the line of fire, but Duval hasn&’t been there long before he comes into mortal danger. On a swim in the Sacramento River, he gets knocked on the head by a paddleboat, and is drowning in the muck when Morina, a quick-witted woman of the night, tosses him a rope. Suffocated by instant, irresistible love, Roger follows Morina to her home turf: Virginia City, Nevada. For the miners, gamblers, and gunfighters who populate this hardscrabble town, her price is negotiable. But for a man in love, she charges a thousand dollars. Roger will sacrifice body, mind, and soul to get that money—but will his sacrifice be enough to make her love him?

The Paternity Pact: The Paternity Pact / Hidden Ambition (dynasties: Seven Sins) (Texas Cattleman's Club: Rags to Riches #3)

Reunited with his forbidden lover, and her explosive secret! Discover the price of passion in this Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches romance.His unforgettable one-night stand is back in town. And she’s not alone…Five years ago, Grant Everett and Harley Wingate waltzed out of the Texas Cattleman’s Club ball and into Grant’s bed. Now an international philanthropist, the beautiful young woman has returned to Royal—with their secret son in tow. Grant wants answers—and Harley in his bed. But with scandal swirling around her family, can he stop Harley from running all over again? From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to RichesBook 1: The Price of Passion by Maureen ChildBook 2: Black Sheep Heir by Yvonne LindsayBook 3: The Paternity Pact by Cat SchieldBook 4: Trust Fund Fiancé by Naima SimoneBook 5: Billionaire Behind the Mask by Andrea LaurenceBook 6: In Bed with His Rival by Katherine GarberaBook 7: Tempted by the Boss by Jules Bennett

Paternity Payback: A Sizzling Western Reunion Romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps #7)

He betrayed her. But if she wants payback, she&’ll have to reveal the child she&’s kept secret… Only in the latest Texas Cattleman&’s Club romance by Sophia Singh Sasson!Journalist Willa St. Germaine has landed the interview of a lifetime—with the man who once broke her heart no less, Jack Chowdhry. To get her exclusive story, she&’ll need to charm him…and uncover his secrets.But the perfect professional opportunity exposes lingering desires…and the daughter Willa never revealed. Soon Royal, Texas&’s wedding fever has Willa questioning everything, from her need for a big break that could take down Jack to the possibility for a second chance… Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman&’s Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps series:Book 1: Matched by Mistake by Katherine GarberaBook 2: The Rancher Meets His Match by J. Margot CritchBook 3: Breaking the Rancher&’s Rules by Cat SchieldBook 4: The Trouble with an Heir by Stacey KennedyBook 5: Under the Same Roof by Niobia BryantBook 6: Keeping a Little Secret by Cynthia St. AubinBook 7: Paternity Payback by Sophia Singh SassonBook 8: The Texan&’s Secrets by Barbara Dunlop

Paternity Payback & The Texan's Secrets (Texas Cattleman's Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps)

The only thing more explosive than their desires is their secrets. These Texas Cattleman&’s Club romances sizzle, only from Sophia Singh Sasson and New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop!Paternity Payback by Sophia Singh SassonHer plan to land on top might just lead to his bed! Journalist Willa St. Germaine has landed the interview of a lifetime…with the man who once broke her heart. But what begins as the perfect &“professional&” chance to settle the score with rancher Jack Chowdhry soon exposes lingering desires—and the daughter Willa never revealed… The Texan's Secrets by New York Times bestselling author Barbara DunlopThe only thing more dangerous than a fiery fling is falling in love… Infamous computer hacker Emilia Scott just scored her best hack yet—matching herself with handsome, enigmatic &“Nick&” on the new K!smet dating app. So why not give it a shot! She doesn&’t know he&’s successful CEO Nico Law, a man with secrets as complex as her own. Their desire is palpable. And all hell will break loose if their truths are revealed! Two sizzling Texas Cattleman&’s Club romances, one great value!

Pathfinder (Cowboys & Harvey Girls #3)

Return to a timewhen the West was Wild...Captain Max Winslow was once a pathfinder for the Army, blazing trails and keeping his brothers-in-arms safe. Now he's the star of a Wild West show, reminding curious audiences of days long gone. The world around him may be changing, but that doesn't mean he has to accept it—not when there are frontiers yet to be explored.When Max first sets eyes on no-nonsense Harvey Girl Emma Elliot, he knows that anything between them would be impossible. She's a realist embracing what the future holds, while he's a dreamer, determined to preserve the West he once knew. And yet something about Emma's strength of will calls to him. It isn't long before Max must decide: is there room in his dream for love, or will his resolve to hang on to the past jeopardize their future?Cowboys & Harvey Girls Series:Trailblazer (book 1)Renegade (book 2)Pathfinder (book 3)Praise for Anna Schmidt: "Readers wanting a good old-fashioned Western romance need look no further than this one." —Dear Author for Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter "The perfect read." —RT Book Reviews for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman "A plot twist that will leave readers speechless." —Fresh Fiction for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman"Schmidt's engaging historical romance will have readers asking for more."—Booklist for Trailblazer

The Patricia Potter Western Romance Collection Volume One: Relentless, Renegade, and Notorious

Three novels of historical western romance from the USA Today–bestselling “master storyteller” (Mary Jo Putney). Relentless: After years of wrongful imprisonment, Maj. Rafe Tyler wants revenge against the Colorado rancher who framed him. The first step is taking the rat’s daughter hostage. Now, sheltered Boston beauty Shea Randall has a lot to learn about her estranged father’s devious past—and about forbidden desire. “After Relentless, Ms. Potter will surely be in a class by herself.” —Literary Times Renegade: Widow Susannah Fallon came to Richmond to rescue the only family she has left, now held in a Confederate prison. But the stranger sharing her brother’s cell piques her interest too. As Maj. Rhys Redding helps Susannah escort her wounded brother across the war-ravaged South, they face inescapable dangers—and discover undeniable passion. “When a historical romance [gets] the Potter treatment, the story line is pure action and excitement.” —BookBrowse Notorious: The scion of a wealthy Georgia family turned stone-cold gunslinger, Marsh Canton is reinventing himself again. In taking over a San Francisco saloon, he’s met his match in its Derringer-toting proprietress, Catalina Hilliard. But when they submit to outlaw desire, it changes the stakes of their game. Will it redeem them, or destroy them? “Smart dialogue and constant action.” —Publishers Weekly

The Patricia Potter Western Romance Collection Volume Two: Diablo, Defiant, and Wanted

A trio of historical western romances by an award-winning, USA Today–bestselling author who “soars above the rest” (Literary Times). Diablo: Former Confederate Kane O’Brien is now a spy for the Yanks, sent to infiltrate and destroy a notorious outlaw refuge in Texas. But the mission gets complicated when he meets Nicky Thompson, a desperate beauty who is hiding there. Now she’s entrusting her life to a sensual stranger whose secret objective may doom them both. “If you like Jo Goodman, you’re probably wishing there were more Wild West stories in the same vein. Fortunately for you . . . Patricia Potter wrote Diablo.” —All About Romance Defiant: A widowed young mother, Mary Jo Williams is new to Colorado territory when she finds herself tending to a wounded outlaw. Wade Foster can’t ignore the passion between them—or the danger he’s putting her in. To have a future with Mary Jo, he’ll have to put his past to rest by taking out the band of killers on his tail. “Defiant is the next word in great historical romance!” —Literary Times Wanted: Wrongly accused of murder, Texas ranger Morgan Davis is out to nab the real killer. He didn’t count on being seduced by the man’s sister, Lori, a crack-shot temptress who’ll do anything to save her brother from the gallows. But falling in love with Morgan was the last thing she wanted—and the most dangerous thing that could have happened. “Patricia Potter is a master storyteller, a powerful weaver of romantic tales.” —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author

The Patrol of the Sun Dance Trail

Patto d'amore

William Drake vive una vita ordinaria - ha un lavoro, un cane, e una casa vicino al Lago Superiore - quando la disperata chiamata d'aiuto della sua irresponsabile sorella, Katrina, lo precipita nelle spire di un complicato complotto che coinvolge un ranchero. Dimostrando che nessuna buona intenzione rimane impunita, l'arrivo di Will al ranch del Montana di proprietà del fidanzato di Katrina, Martin, è segnato da una ruota a terra e dall'inaspettato soccorso di un alto, moro e bellissimo buon samaritano. Si rivelerà essere Elijah Hunter, il fratello di Martin, e l'uomo più sconvolgente che Will abbia mai conosciuto. La furia di Eli contro le malefatte di Katrina si sfoga su Will, ed egli pretende che Will rimanga al ranch finché tutta la questione non sarà stata risolta. E benché Will possa prendere il posto di Katrina, Eli non gli renderà il lavoro facile, mettendolo alla prova ogni momento; ma l'etica ferrea di Will supererà anche gli esigenti standard di Eli. Ma la crescente attrazione tra i due è ulteriormente complicata dall'ultimatum di Eli: Katrina è ancora legata a lui dal contratto prematrimoniale che ha firmato... a meno che Will non accetti di sposare Eli.

Paxton and the Lone Star (The Paxton Saga #3)

In an untamed land, a young woman will meet a man who wins her heart For twenty-two years, Elizabeth's father has battled the Pennsylvania soil. Each year, his farm gives up a little less, until finally he is forced to admit that it has beaten him. With the last of his savings, he buys a plot in far-off Texas, where settlers have just begun to flood the endless plains. Elizabeth's mother and big sister are aghast at the move, which will take them even farther from the urban society of the East, but Elizabeth cannot wait to set foot in Texas, where she will discover adventure, beauty, and the burning passion of true love. Joining them on the trail is True Paxton, a son of Charleston who has grown tired of his easy life racing horses and managing the family shipping business. With his brothers, True sets out for the plains, to fight the battles that will make him a man--and change his country forever.