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Right Move: A Gay Cowboy Romance (Clean Slate Ranch #6)
by A.M. ArthurOpposites attract in this sexy, slow-burn romance, the next installment in A.M. Arthur’s fan-favorite Clean Slate Ranch series.Levi Peletier is settled—for now. With his life on the rodeo circuit reined in, he’s content doing trick riding demos for tourists at Clean Slate Ranch and spending his off-hours with three finicky felines. It’s a life he’s grateful for, one that keeps his heart safe.George Thompson couldn’t be less like the ruggedly sexy Levi. A onetime figure skating star, he’s hung up his skates to live in introverted anonymity in San Francisco. An effort to shake up his regular routine finds him at Thanksgiving dinner, dude ranch style, and he immediately falls in love with the gorgeous view—the wide-open spaces and big blue sky aren’t bad, either.The country cowboy and the stay-put city boy strike up an unlikely friendship that blossoms into something more. But getting attached is a bad idea. Because the open road is calling to Levi, and it’s a call George can’t imagine answering. When the past catches up to them, this odd couple will have to decide if a future together is worth fighting for.Clean Slate RanchBook 1: Wild TrailBook 2: Roped InBook 3: Saddle UpBook 4: Lucky BreakBook 5: Hard RideBook 6: Right Move
Right between the Eyes (Rattlesnake Wells, Wyoming #3)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneFrom the bestselling authors of Frontier of Violence—A lawbreaker-turned-lawman. A gunman with a grudge. A blood-soaked massacre just waiting to happen. THIS TOWN AIN&’T BIG ENOUGH In a wild frontier boomtown like Rattlesnake Wells, it&’s hard to know who to lock up, who to let out, and who to gun down. But as town marshal, Bob Hatfield must separate the sinners from the saints—or at least keep them from killing each other. Now there&’s a new boy in town. He&’s fresh out of prison. He swears he was wrongfully convicted of embezzling from his boss at the local mine. He wants to clear his name and reclaim the woman he loves. Hatfield wants to give the boy the benefit of the doubt. But when all hell starts to break loose—escalating from vicious saloon fights to violent shootouts—Bob knows there&’s more to the story than a little bad blood between townsfolk… Someone is gunning for him. Somewhere in Rattlesnake Wells, an enemy from Hatfield&’s past is waiting to make his move. And sometimes, there&’s only one way to deliver justice: right between the eyes…
Rim o' the World
by B. M. BowerB. M. Bower, was an American author who wrote novels, fictional short stories, and screenplays about the American Old West. This is one of her stories.
Rimfire (Those Jensen Boys! #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneTwo Old West gunfighters fall victim to grifters in this adventure by the bestselling authors of Those Jensen Boys.The Greatest Western Writers Of The 21st Century Smoke Jensen was a towering Western hero. Now his two freewheeling, long-lost nephews, Ace and Chance Jensen, are blazing a legendary trail of their own… Riverboat gambling is a blast, until hot-headed Chance finds out just what he won in his final hand against a Missouri River gambler named Haggarty. Chance&’s &“prize&” is a beautiful Chinese slave girl named Ling. The twins want to set Ling free and keep their cash, but at Fort Benton, Ling gives them the slip, robbing them blind. When they hunt her down in Rimfire, Montana, she&’s with Haggarty, lining up their next mark.What Would Smoke Jensen Do? Ace and Chance want payback. So does hardcase Leo Belmont, who&’s come all the way from San Francisco with a grudge and a couple of kill-crazy hired guns. Belmont wants revenge, and Ace and Chance are in the way.Probably This. Soon the boys are fighting alongside Ling and Haggarty. Because it doesn&’t matter now who&’s right and who&’s wrong—blazing guns and flying lead are laying down the law…
Rimfire Bride
by Sara LuckOn the golden plains of a new frontier, a smart young schoolteacher teaches a single father a lesson--in the power of love. A scandalous newcomer . . . Only the boldest of women would set off for the Dakota Territory without a man by her side. But schoolteacher Jana Hartmann is determined to build a new life for herself and her frail sister, Greta. True to her courageous spirit, Jana takes the only job she can find in the town of Bismarck--modeling dresses in a shop window--which has every man staring and every woman gossiping. Adding fuel to the fire, she's agreed to help raise money in the annual kissing booth, where one handsome cowboy wants to buy every kiss for himself. A scorching attraction . . . Drew Malone is a lawyer, rancher, and father of two little boys. Although Jana is immediately attracted to the handsome and helpful Drew, she fights it, torn between a budding romance and her responsibility to Greta. But Drew persists and sweeps her away for a romantic Christmas at Rimfire Ranch in the Badlands, where Jana finds herself having to win over the toughest critics of all-- Drew's young sons. As Greta becomes more independent, Jana lets down her guard and opens her heart to the three Malone men. But when the boys are kidnapped on her watch, Jana blames herself and flees to the frontier. Drew must race against the clock to get back his sons . . . and to make Jana his Rimfire bride.
Ring of Fire (A Caribou Crossing Romance #7)
by Susan Fox"Fox knows how to strike just enough sway between sweet and bitter, homespun and steamy." --Publishers WeeklyNo one is a stranger in Caribou Crossing, a small Western town made for healing and second chances…She's raising her son on her own, but that's just fine with Lark Cantrell. Caribou Crossing's fire chief comes from a long line of strong, independent women--who have lousy luck with men. Lark's ex-husband walked out when Jayden was born with cerebral palsy. No matter--Jayden, now ten, is a bright, terrific kid, and the love of her life. When it comes to men, Lark is content with the occasional casual hookup; there's no room in her heart for more disappointment. Major Eric Weaver is in Caribou Crossing for one reason: to complete his rehabilitation so he can return to active service. Haunted by what went down in Afghanistan, his wounded soul isn't healing as quickly as his body. But it's almost impossible to resist the appeal of the sexy, feisty fire chief and her plucky son--not to mention the friendly, caring small town way of life. In Lark's loving arms, the scarred soldier begins to believe he may finally have found his true home…Praise for Susan Fox's Caribou Crossing series "Heartwarming and humorous, Fox's storytelling will draw readers in." --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Love Me Tender"The perfect sweep-you-away story--smart, sexy, funny and touching. Susan Fox delivers an unforgettable read." -- Susan Wiggs on Home on the Range
Rio Hondo (The Brannocks)
by Matt BraunIn a land of long red sunsets, Clint and Virgil Brannock had carved out a sweeping cattle spread along the lush banks of the Rio Hondo. But now Clint has been called away to fight in the Apache wars, and Virgil, driven by his ambition, is corralling mustangs on the Llando Estscado. With their family ranch in New Mexico territory threatened by men of greed and power, men who send murderers to do their dirty work, the Brannocks can only turn to one another--to hold onto an empire they have built with their sweat and blood.
Rio Kid Justice (Rio Kid Adventure #3)
by Brett HallidayIn a cutthroat border town, the Rio Kid must fight or die After being run out of Arizona on a trumped-up murder charge, the Rio Kid spent three years in Mexico, learning how to shoot quicker than any man on the range. Now he&’s headed home to clear his name. But before he reaches Arizona, the Kid will have to pass through the deadliest border region in the West. Nestled snugly in a bend of the Rio Grande, Hell&’s Half Acre is a lawless outpost claimed by both Mexico and the United States, and belonging to neither. There, justice comes from the barrel of a six-gun, and the only sentence is death. On the wall of the post office hangs a Wanted poster, offering $10,000 for the Rio Kid&’s head. The picture is an old one, but one woman recognizes him: the tough-as-nails rancher Amanda Trigg. She promises to keep his secret, but only if he agrees to save her life. Facing down a gang of desperadoes, the Rio Kid has no choice but to use the deadly skills he developed south of the border. Rio Kid Justice is the 2nd book in the Rio Kid Adventures, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Rising Fire (The Jensen Brand #3)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Home at Last. When the Jensen family sends a new generation out into the world, they always keep the homefires burning—and rifles loaded—just in case they bring trouble back with them . . . SHOT THROUGH THE HEART Smoke Jensen&’s daughter Denny can outride, outrope, and outshoot any man who gets in her way. But being a pretty woman, Denny sometimes attracts the attention of unsavory suitors. Like the lecherous Count Malatesta. Denny met the seductive Sicilian on her trip to Europe—and almost fell head over heels for the swindler. What&’s he doing in America? Seems the heartbreaking hustler has huge gambling debts to pay off—and a deadly scheme to scam money out of the Jensens. But Denny&’s got a plan, too—to shake off this silver-tongued stalker no matter what it takes, from a ghost town shootout to a blood-soaked showdown at the Sugarloaf Ranch. Alert: Where there&’s Smoke, there&’s gunfire . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Risking It All
by T. J. KlineAndrew McQuaid wasn’t always the local playboy. Once upon a time, he wanted to spend the rest of his life with one woman-Gia Mancuso. When he made a mistake and lost her, he decided he wasn’t meant to have a happy-ever-after. Now, Gia’s come back to town, with a baby in tow, and it might just mean a second chance at forever, if he can convince her that he never stopped loving her. Ten years after leaving, Gia finds herself back in Hidden Falls. Between helping her ailing father save the family restaurant and taking care of the baby her sister left on her doorstep, she doesn’t have time for the man who once broke her heart. But Andrew is all grown-up now, in every single way. And the part of her that has always been his can’t quite say no to his tempting kisses. Just when Gia begins to open her heart, a devastating secret emerges that threatens to destroy her family and any future with Andrew. Are they doomed to repeat the mistakes of their past or can Andrew convince Gia that she’s always been his one and only?
River Justice (A Powder River Novel #3)
by B.J. DanielsWhen you look for the truth, there&’s no telling what you&’ll find…Brand Stafford has long felt he didn&’t quite fit in with his siblings. Now he has the DNA evidence to prove his real father is the Staffords&’ ranching rival, Holden McKenna. That secret does more than complicate his family—it&’s also made him the prime suspect in a kidnapping. His unlikely ally in clearing his name is Birdie Malone, newly arrived in Powder Crossing in search of answers of her own.Impetuous and stubborn, Birdie has a knack for pulling Brand out of his comfort zone. Suddenly this rule-following cowboy is determined to do what he knows is right, whether that&’s tracking down a kidnapper or finally giving away his heart. Even if he has to put everything on the line to do it…Discover the rest of the Powder River series: Book 1: Dark Side of the River Book 2: River Strong Book 3: River Justice Book 4: River Wild
River Legacy (A Powder River Novel)
by B.J. DanielsIn Montana, land was everything.But for an outsider, land was a means to an end… Ryder Stafford knows trouble when he sees it, and it&’s heading straight for him with copper hair, green eyes and a boatload of sass. Victoria Forester has an indecent proposal in mind—pretend to be her cowboy fiancé so she doesn&’t have to marry the man her father has chosen. Ryder has been waiting for his chance to tell billionaire Wendell Forester that the Stafford Ranch isn&’t for sale, despite his bullying tactics. He&’s certainly not looking to get involved with the man&’s spoiled daughter. But there&’s grit and fire beneath Vicky&’s rich-girl facade, enough to make her right at home in Powder Crossing. With her father receiving death threats, and the bitter feud between the Staffords and McKennas escalating, Vicky is suddenly a target too. And what started as pretend has become a deep bond that Ryder will protect with his very life…A Powder River NovelBook 1: Dark Side of the RiverBook 2: River StrongBook 3: River JusticeBook 4: River WildBook 5: River Legacy
River Queen Rose (In Old California #1)
by Shirley KennedyThe ramshackle River Queen Hotel is home to vagabonds, gamblers, and heathens—and now, to new widow Rose Peterson. The rundown Gold Rush establishment is the only thing her late husband, Emmet, left her. Despite its raucous saloon and ladies of the evening, Rose can see the hotel’s potential. Her late husband’s family claim that sheltered Rose isn’t capable of running the Sacramento inn herself. But she is determined to make a new life for herself and her young daughter, even if it means flying in the face of custom and propriety. She feels as if she hasn’t a friend in the world. Except, perhaps, one. Decatur “Deke” Fleming, a tall, lanky Australian who once served as Emmet’s farmhand. Pride prevents Deke from revealing his moneyed past; conscience keeps him from confessing his feelings for the still grieving widow. But when Rose is tempted by wealthy civic leader and hotel owner Mason Talbot, Deke may be the only person who can save her—and the one man capable of reviving her bruised and battered heart . . .Praise for Shirley Kennedy and her novels “The historical details are vivid and realistic and should appeal to fans of the historical romance genre. The characters are interesting, the story is engaging, and the romance is slow-building and sweet. River Queen Rose is a great start in what looks to be a promising historical series by Kennedy.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars “Shirley Kennedy spins a tale sure to pull at the heartstrings of her readers.”—RT Book Reviews on Three Wishes for Miss Winthrop, 4 stars
River Ranch
by Doris GatesIt was rustlers all right, and clever ones too! They struck at River Ranch three times, and the only clues they left behind were discarded hides, a network of tire tracks, and a forgotten pipe lying nearby. But those clues were enough for Ben. Twenty years old and left in charge of River Ranch for the first time, he was determined to prove himself and bring the thieves to justice. With his spunky sister Ann he drove up and down the valley, warning the other ranchers and signing them up for the “Prairie Patrol.” Night rides, suppers at three, friends under suspicion — life at River Ranch was turned topsy turvy. But there was plenty of excitement and surprise! Boys from eight to twelve won’t put the book down until they finish it, and when they do, they’ll find their older brothers first on the borrowing list! Full of fast-moving, grown-up adventures, it’s a grand story for teenagers who like easy reading.
River Strong (A Powder River Novel #2)
by B.J. DanielsFor two rival families, the only thing that matters more than land…is love. There&’s a lifetime of tension between the McKenna and Stafford ranching families, and Oakley Stafford has the bullet scar to prove it. Defying the bitter rivalry between their families, Oakley grew up thick as thieves with Duffy McKenna. But now the Staffords and the McKennas are competing to buy a neighboring property. Both need that land desperately—and the reasons are more dangerous than Oakley knows. But there&’s another unspoken rivalry, too, between Duffy and Pickett Hanson, the McKenna family&’s ranch hand. Once upon a time, Oakley ignored the way the two handsome cowboys playfully flirted with her, but now she&’s untangling complicated feelings that could upend years of friendship. And when a body is found on the contested ranch, their secrets will be forced into the open at last…A Powder River NovelBook 1: Dark Side of the RiverBook 2: River StrongBook 3: River Justice
River Wild (A Powder River Novel)
by B.J. DanielsEveryone has a secret. Some of them are deadly… Some scars can&’t be hidden. Sheriff Stuart Layton has plenty of those, courtesy of an attack that left him doubting himself as a lawman. But in Bailey McKenna he recognizes a different kind of hurt. That unspoken understanding has him opening his door to the mysterious, elusive young woman again and again, hoping she&’ll tell him what she&’s running from. Bailey has spent years searching for the rancher who put her through hell. She never saw his face, but she&’s convinced he&’s somewhere in Powder River. Now, suddenly, she has terrifying proof of how close he is. This time, Stuart is by her side, determined to protect her—and find retribution for himself. But will that be enough to fend off a killer waiting to finish what he started?A Powder River NovelBook 1: Dark Side of the RiverBook 2: River StrongBook 3: River JusticeBook 4: River Wild
River of Blood (The Frontiersman #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneFrom the bestselling authors of The Frontiersman, a young man follows the call of the wild to the Rockies, but killers follow him. Breckenridge Wallace was turning into a true mountain man on the American frontier. As a teenager in Tennessee he killed in self-defense, then left behind the woman he loved. With a gun and trap lines he is learning how to survive in the Rocky Mountains, braving the punishing elements, ruthless outlaws, and forging an uneasy peace with the Indians.But as dangerous as life is, nothing is worse than a powerful man with a murderous grudge. Breck has left two such men in his past—and they both send cold-blooded killers for hire after him. Now the young frontiersman must fight a whole new kind of enemy—armed with his courage, strength, and raw skills with knife and gun...
River of Love (Savage Destiny: The Saga)
by Rosanne BittnerThe third installment of Rosanne Bittner&’s memorable Savage Destiny series finds Zeke and Abbie Monroe settled into a cabin along the Arkansas River in southern Colorado, where they build a horse ranch amid challenges to their love and their contrasting worlds. As Abbie bears more children carrying their mixed blood, finding a peaceful family life is something that does not come easily. Zeke&’s Cheyenne relatives face broken treaties, and the building of the Union Pacific cuts a swath of violence and change through the lives of white and Cheyenne alike, forcing the Monroe children to face deeply torn loyalties. New and powerful enemies enter this spellbinding story, and Zeke&’s love for his Abbie is tested in a totally unexpected way that would devastate the love of most couples with even the strongest relationship. No two people demonstrate the power of love more vividly and with more poignancy than Zeke and Abbie Monroe in River of Love.PRAISE:&“Power, passion, tragedy, and triumph are Rosanne Bittner&’s hallmarks. Again and again, she brings readers to tears.&” —Romantic Times&“Extraordinary…Bittner&’s characters spring to life.&” —Publishers Weekly
River of No Return: A Jake Trent Novel
by David Riley BertschA Wyoming fishing guide must return to his investigative roots to find his best friend's girlfriend in the second book in this thrilling series that "fans of C.J. Box and Nevada Barr will relish" (Library Journal).High season is coming to an end, and fishing guide Jake Trent suddenly has some time on his hands. As the ex-lawyer ponders rekindling his romance with park ranger Noelle Kimpton, a surprise call from a long-lost love lights up his phone. It's been years since law school graduation, when Jake's last seen Divya Navaysam. Now a DC lobbyist, Divya wants Jake to come to Washington for a consulting job--immediately. Meanwhile, back in Jackson, Jake's best friend and occasional employee, JP, is dealing with his own romantic woes. After years of bad luck in love, JP has fallen for Esma. But after a perfect summer, JP's new girlfriend is now back in her native Mexico--and before long, she seems to have gone off the grid completely. When local police offer little help, a distraught JP turns to Jake. To find Esma, Jake must navigate a heated relationship with his ex-flame in Washington. Jake's renegade investigation leads him to a remote cabin in Idaho--and a series of discoveries that point to a conspiracy bigger than anything anyone could have imagined. David Riley Bertch's second installment in the Jake Trent series is a rollicking, juicy thriller--with a twisting plotline involving immigration, overpopulation, dirty politicians, and international intrigue. Now, "Jake Trent will be the next in line for suspense/thriller readers to adore" (Suspense magazine).
Riverboat Named Desire
by JovanaThe riverboat Desire was once a floating bordello with a scandalous reputation, known all over New Orleans. It's a ship that caters to hot, passionate ménage relationships as it follows the path of the moon along the romantic waters of the Delta. The Desire is a rich ship, and La Flame, a notorious jewel thief, is aboard to make the biggest heist of her life until her plans are interrupted by two of the sexiest cowboys she's ever seen.When she stands before them in quickly dissolving soap bubbles, she thinks they seem like nothing more than two drunken riverboat gamblers who want to make hot, passionate love to her. She doesn't realize that, beneath their lace-edged shirts and diamond stick pins, breathe two rough-talking, rough-riding lawmen.And she is their prey.
Rivers West
by Louis L'AmourHis dream was to build magnificent steamboats to ply the rivers of the American frontier. But when Jean Talon began his journey westward, he stumbled upon a deadly conspiracy involving a young woman's search to find her missing brother, and a ruthless band of renegades. Led by the brazen Baron Torville, this makeshift army of opportunists is plotting a violent takeover of the Louisiana Territory. Jean swears to find a way to stop this daring plan. If he doesn't, it will not only put an end to all his dreams; it will change the course of history--and destroy the promise of the American frontier.From the Paperback edition.
Rivers West: A Novel (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures)
by Louis L'AmourHis dream was to build magnificent steamboats to ply the rivers of the American frontier. But when Jean Talon began his journey westward, he stumbled upon a deadly conspiracy involving a young woman&’s search to find her missing brother, and a ruthless band of renegades. Led by the brazen Baron Torville, this makeshift army of opportunists is plotting a violent takeover of the Louisiana Territory. Jean swears to find a way to stop this daring plan. If he doesn&’t, it will not only put an end to all his dreams; it will change the course of history—and destroy the promise of the American frontier.
Rivers: A Novel
by Michael Farris SmithFor fans of Cormac McCarthy and Annie Proulx, "a wonderfully cinematic story" (The Washington Post) set in the post-Katrina South after violent storms have decimated the region.It had been raining for weeks. Maybe months. He had forgotten the last day that it hadn't rained, when the storms gave way to the pale blue of the Gulf sky, when the birds flew and the clouds were white and sunshine glistened across the drenched land. The Gulf Coast has been brought to its knees. Years of catastrophic hurricanes have so punished and depleted the region that the government has drawn a new boundary ninety miles north of the coastline. Life below the Line offers no services, no electricity, and no resources, and those who stay behind live by their own rules--including Cohen, whose wife and unborn child were killed during an evacuation attempt. He buried them on family land and never left. But after he is ambushed and his home is ransacked, Cohen is forced to flee. On the road north, he is captured by Aggie, a fanatical, snake-handling preacher who has a colony of captives and dangerous visions of repopulating the barren region. Now Cohen is faced with a decision: continue to the Line alone, or try to shepherd the madman's prisoners across the unforgiving land with the biggest hurricane yet bearing down--and Cohen harboring a secret that poses the greatest threat of all. Eerily prophetic in its depiction of a Southern landscape ravaged by extreme weather, Rivers is a masterful tale of survival and redemption in a world where the next devastating storm is never far behind."This is the kind of book that lifts you up with its mesmerizing language then pulls you under like a riptide" (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
Robbers' Roost: A Western Story (Sagebrush Western Ser.)
by Zane GreyA classic story of imperiled love on the western frontiers of nineteenth-century America. "He was a young man in years, but he had the hard face and eagle eye of one matured in experience of that wild country. He bestrode a superb bay horse, dusty and travel-worn and a little lame. The rider was no light burden, judging from his height and wide shoulders; moreover, the saddle carried a canteen, a rifle, and a pack. From time to time he looked back over his shoulder at the magnificent long cliff wall, which resembled a row of colossal books with leaves partly open. It was the steady, watchful gaze of a man who had left events behind him. ” So begins Jim Wales’s story in Robbers’ Roost. While a battle rages between two outlaw gangs in a remote Utah canyon, Jim struggles to rescue Helen Herrick, who has been captured and held for ransom. Robbers’ Roost tells the story of their personal struggle to escape the clutches of the murderous outlaws while simultaneously safeguarding their passion, one that is not likely to survive the beautiful, yet deadly, terrain and people of the old American West.
Robert B. Parker's Blackjack
by Robert KnottItinerant lawmen Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch return in the gritty new installment of the New York Times–bestselling series. Appaloosa, the hometown of Territorial Marshals Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch, continues to prosper, but with prosperity comes a slew of new trouble: carpetbaggers, gamblers, migrants, peddlers, drifters, thieves, and whores, all boiling in a cauldron of excess and greed. And there’s a new menace in town: a wealthy, handsome easterner—and the owner of Appaloosa’s new casino—Boston Bill Black. Boston Bill is flashy and bigger than life. He’s a prankster and a notorious womanizer, and with eight notches on the handle of his Colt, he’s rumored quick on the draw. When he finds himself wanted for a series of murders, he quickly vanishes. Cole and Hitch locate and arrest him, but Boston Bill escapes once again. Another murder sets the duo on his trail, eventually taking them back to Appaloosa—where one woman in particular may, or may not, prove to be the apple of Boston Bill’s eye.