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Shot in the Dark (Covert Cowboy Soldiers #4)
by Nicole HelmA desperate mother. A runaway daughter. And a very reluctant hero… Henry Thompson is a former marine—not a babysitter. But when Jessie Peterson begs for his help locating her rebellious preteen, his military-rescue instincts kick into overdrive. The desperate single mom has stumbled onto family treasure, buried secrets, deadly doppelgängers…and imminent danger. With gunfire dogging their every move, Henry will do anything to keep them safe. But will he lose his guarded heart in the bargain?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Covert Cowboy Soldiers series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: The Lost Hart TripletBook 2: Small Town VanishingBook 3: One Night StandoffBook 4: Shot in the DarkBook 5: Casing the CopycatBook 6: Clandestine Baby
Shot to Hell (A Perley Gates Western #4)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone country. Patriots welcome. The Johnstone hero with the heavenly name—and the hellish task of living up to it—Perley Gates—takes on a gang of cold-blooded killers to save the soul of a small Western town . . . They say that home is where the heart is. And no one knows that better than Perley Gates. After helping the lovely Miss Emma Slocum reunite with her sister’s family in Bison Gap, Perley can’t wait to rejoin his own kin at the Triple-G Ranch. No sooner does Perley settle in when he receives an alarming telegram from Bison Gap. Emma’s brother-in-law has been murdered. Her sister wants justice. And Perley is their only hope to get it . . . Perley can’t refuse a family in need. So he saddles up with his salty cowhand Possum Smith and heads to Bison Gap. He notices that the town’s new sheriff is acting suspicious—and likely in cahoots with the local gang of deadly outlaws. In no time at all there’s a target on Perley’s back—and the vicious gang leader is calling all the shots. Justice may be hard to find in a town this wicked. But vengeance is swift—straight out of the Gates . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Shotgun Bride (McKettrick Cowboys #2)
by Linda Lael MillerOne ranch. Three sons. Only one will inherit, and on one condition. In the second novel in the New York Times bestselling McKettrick Cowboys trilogy, Kade McKettrick is determined not to lose to his brother in the marriage race—but he hadn&’t counted on falling in love.Kade McKettrick&’s got five mail order brides-to-be at the local hotel, and they&’re all more than eager to brave the frontier and provide the heir that will win Kade the Triple M ranch. The newly appointed marshal already has his hands full with a troublesome outlaw gang, yet he can&’t seem to think of much else besides &“Sister Mandy&” who is obviously not the nun she claims to be. On the run from her outlaw stepfather, Mandy Sperrin is hiding a wild, passionate nature beneath her solemn disguise, and when Kade makes it clear he wants her, she finds she cannot resist her own heated desires. But are her ties to a shadowed past more threatening—and closer—than Kade realizes?
Shotgun Bride: The Montanan Shotgun Bride (Whitehorse, Montana: The Corbetts #1)
by B.J. DanielsA law officer must protect a beautiful stranger from a stalker in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.Handsome as sin and wild as the Western wind.That’s the Corbett brothers for you, and Shane’s no exception. No way is he settling down just because of some ridiculous marriage pact—especially not with a cowgirl from small-town Whitehorse who seems so young and naive. At least that’s what this hardened lawman keeps insisting.But when Maddie Cavanaugh’s kidnapped and drawn into a world of violent greed and despair, Shane jumps into action. While he has no trouble subduing her captors, resisting the force of Maddie’s charm is harder than he could’ve imagined, and it seems as if stubborn Shane may be the first of the Corbett boys to surrender his bachelorhood.
Shotgun Groom
by Sandra ChastainIn Sandra Chastain's deliciously spirited western romance, a headstrong Tennessee belle has her sights aimed at capturing the heart of a rugged Texas rancher.Lily Towns is determined to marry Matt Logan, even if she has to use her shotgun to get him to the altar. She'd been a skinny little girl when she first boldly proposed. Matt had laughed and refused, telling Lily to ask him again when she grew up. So when Lily's guardian receives a letter from Matt in Texas requesting a mail-order bride, Lily boards a stagecoach to bring him one--special delivery.After his brother writes away for a wife and forges his signature, Matt knows that his days as a proud bachelor are numbered--and his troubles are only beginning. True, Lily may have filled out in all the right places, but one look at her tells Matt that she's too delicate to survive for long on the frontier. It also tells him that resisting the sweet seductions of this wily beauty will be the hardest thing he's ever done. But what Matt can't yet see is that Lily's devoted enough to fight for him with all the love in her heart.
Shotgun Grooms
by Susan Mallery Maureen ChildSHOTGUN GROOMS by Susan Mallery and Maureen ChildLucas's Convenient BrideLucas MacIntyre stands to inherit half of a saloon, gold mine, and ranch, but there’s just one problem: his uncle created a clause in his will, stipulating that he and his brother must marry if they want to claim their property. So Lucas proposes that Emily Smythe, the hard-edged newcomer, become his wife so that she can manage his saloon and he can inherit. But Lucas never counted on falling for Emily…Jackson's Mail-Order BrideWhen loner Jackson MacIntyre wakes up from a delirious fever, it’s to find that he’s not only wedded Miss Molly Malone, but he’s bedded her, too! Yes, he’ll get his inheritance now that he’s fulfilled the terms of his father’s will by getting married, but how can he enjoy it when an Irish spitfire’s determined to complicate his life? It certainly doesn’t help that he can’t resist her no matter how hard he tries…
Shotgun Johnny (Shotgun Johnny #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Next Stop: Hell. NO ONE MESSES WITH SHOTGUN JOHNNY. It takes a brave man to ride shotgun for the Reverend&’s Temptation Gold Mine in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It takes an even braver man to try to rob a coach of bullion when the shotgun rider is Johnny Greenway. Armed with his weapons of choice—two sawed-off, double-barreled shotguns in custom-made holsters for pistol-quick draws—Shotgun Johnny ain&’t stopping for no one . . . NOT UNLESS THEY WANT TO DIE. Johnny Greenway was once a family man. A well-respected marshal who always played fair. Then his wife and son were killed by cutthroats. Johnny killed the killers. Then he hung up his badge and picked up a bottle. Now a shadow of his former self, he has nothing much to live for. But when he singlehandedly stops a bank robbery, he catches the eye of the banker&’s daughter. She&’s impressed by Johnny&’s gun skills, and offers him a job riding shotgun. First he&’ll have to stop drinking and clean up his act. But that&’s not all that needs cleaning. The mountain trail to the mine hides the filthiest, dirtiest gang in the territory. They&’re gunning for the gold. But Shotgun Johnny will be gunning for them . . .
Shotgun Justice: An Anthology (Texas Rangers: Elite Troop #2)
by Angi MorganA Texas Ranger questions duty, desire, and where to draw the line in this action-packed romance from the bestselling author of Bulletproof Badge.As a Texas Ranger, it’s Jesse Ryder’s duty to protect her. As a man, it’s all he can do to avoid the temptation of Avery Travis. The Snake Eyes Killer is on Avery’s trail, but the independent deputy doesn’t want Jesse’s help. And he can’t blame her; he had walked away from her the night she’d offered him everything.Avery knows Jesse will always think of her as his best friend’s little sister. However, she is fully capable of taking care of herself . . . and knowing what and who she wants. Their lives might be in jeopardy, but the true tragedy would be to never have one more chance with the sexy Ranger.Includes a bonus short story by USA Today–bestselling author Delores Fossen
Shotgun Sheriff
by Delores FossenComanche Creek's not big enough for two to investigate a murder. That's the feeling Texas Ranger Livvy Hutton gets when she's sent there as a forensic expert. Yes, she's horning in on Sheriff Reed Hardin's territory and can't ignore a distinct chill in the air between them. But according to evidence Livvy uncovers, she senses the cowboy cop's acting ornery to protect his good ol' boys from arrest for the murder. And backing off is not in her nature.Then, just days into the investigation, Livvy detects bigger trouble: a mutual attraction she and Reed have no business acting on. A torrid affair could compromise the case…or spark some much needed—and very satisfying—cooperation!
Shotgun Surrender
by B. J. DanielsRevisit MCCALLS’ MONTANA in the fan-favorite series of thrilling Western romance from New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels! Nothing could have prepared rancher Ty Coltrane for tomboy Dusty McCall trading her cowboy boots for high heels. And he’s not the only one who’s noticed her transformation from rough-and-tumble cowgirl to fresh-faced beauty. But when questions are raised about a competing suitor’s sinister and suspicious activities, Ty knows he has to win Dusty’s affections before things turn deadly. No matter the cost, Ty will do anything to protect the woman who has him head-over-heels. Originally published in 2005.
Shotgun Surrender & Stone Cold Texas Ranger: Cowboy Accomplice Shotgun Surrender
by Nicole Helm B.J. DanielsBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Shotgun Surrender by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels When young cattlewoman Dusty McCall falls for the new cowboy in town, Boone Rasmussen, she needs all the help she can get to transform into a refined beauty. She turns to her longtime friend for help—rancher-next-door Ty Coltrane. Ty has always thought of Dusty as a kid sister and is surprised when he develops feelings for her. But when Ty realizes it&’s Boone that Dusty is after, he fears the worst. Boone is mysterious, and in the past, anyone who has investigated his ranch hasn&’t survived to tell the tale. It&’s up to Ty to save Dusty from Boone&’s charms before it&’s too late.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Texas Ranger by Nicole Helm Texas Ranger Vaughn Cooper doesn&’t need or appreciate the &“help&” of some frivolous civilian on his case. Yet even this seasoned lawman can&’t argue that Natalie Torres is on her game. She might even unlock the answers he needs to crack this kidnapping…if the bad guys don&’t get to Natalie first.
Shotgun: The Bleeding Ground (A Shotgun Western #2)
by C. Courtney JoynerHe lost his arm to outlaws. Replaced it with a double-barreled boom stick. Now Civil War veteran Dr. John Bishop is armed for justice--and extremely dangerous. They call him. . .ShotgunThe Bleeding GroundJohn"Shotgun" Bishop has tangled with plenty of lowlifes in his time--and he's got the missing limb to prove it. But few sink as low as his own brother Devlin, a crazy-mean cuss who'd steal the horns off the devil himself. This time, Dev's got his cold black heart set on taking over John Chisum's land, destroying the cattle king's dream of building a new town and laying down tracks for the railroad. So Chisum hires Shotgun and his Cheyenne partner, White Fox, to protect his investment. But when the Bishop family feud turns into an all-out turf war, Shotgun ends up on the wrong side of the law--stuck in the middle between the devil he knows and two deadly new players. Their names are Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. And this time, there will be blood. . .
Shotgun: These Violent Times (A Shotgun Western #1)
by C. Courtney JoynerIn this Western adventure, a Civil War hero becomes part man, part killing machine, and all vengeance. Dr. John Bishop thought he&’d seen his share of death on the battlefields of America&’s great Civil War. Then his quiet life was shattered when a gang of outlaws invaded his home, killed his family, and tortured him within an inch of his life. John Bishop&’s soul may have died that day, but his mangled body lived on. A beautiful Cheyenne named White Fox nursed him back to health—and a gunsmith outfitted him with a special shotgun rig where his left arm used to be. A strap across one shoulder fires it, while the chip on the other fuels his quest for vengeance. Now the man called Shotgun rides deep into the Colorado winter to find and kill the men who murdered everything he once held dear. The hunt will lead him straight to the heart of a fiendish criminal conspiracy—and force him to confront the violent legacy of his own outlaw brother, a crazy-mean cuss who&’d steal the horns off the devil himself.
Shotgun: Two Complete Novels
by Elmer KeltonRancher Blair Bishop of Two Forks, Texas, has too many enemies . . . and they are closing in on him. Macy Modock, whom Bishop sent to prison ten years ago, is out of the hoosegow. Modock is returning to Two Forks along with his sidekick, who is known to be a mean gunman. Also arrayed against Bishop is rival cowman Clarence Cass, who is running his animals on Bishop's land.Complicating matters, Cass's daughter, Jessie, and Bishop's son, Allan, are in love.Macy Modock, determined to get even with the man who sent him to prison, schemes with Cass to ruin Bishop. The black-hearted pair lay claim to untitled lands Bishop uses to graze his cattle – a plan that leads to a deadly confrontation in which two men will die.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Show Me a Hero: Surprise Baby, Second Chance / Show Me A Hero (American Heroes)
by Allison LeighShe’s not just another fan.She’s here on baby business.When small-town cop Ali Templeton shows up at Grant Cooper’s door claiming he’s the uncle of an abandoned baby, the air force veteran turned famous thriller writer is shocked. By the news…and by their instant, irritating attraction. Grant moved to Weaver for peace and quiet, not whirlwind romance. Now it’s time to step up and be a hero—for the child’s sake and his own.
Show the Colors
by Luke ShortFive of the fourteen soldiers would survive either by raw courage or blind luck. One of them was a traitor who had sold the Indians stolen Winchester rifles. Now Breed faced a court-martial that could put him in front of a firing squad, unless he rode hell-for-leather to freedom and the woman who could prove his innocence.
Showdown
by Louis L’amour Traber BurnsRock Bannon, wounded in an Indian attack, is rescued by a wagon train heading to Oregon. He has fully recovered when the train pulls into a fort to stock up on supplies. It is there that the leaders of the train meet Morton Harper, a smooth-talking man who persuades them to take an easier trail that will allow them to escape an attack by Indians. Bannon knows that there will be no escape from attack on that route and that it will lead the train directly onto Hardy Bishop’s vast ranching domain. Either way, and probably both, it will mean war—a war the pioneers will undoubtedly lose.Showdown first appeared in Giant Western (Winter, 1948). Louis L’Amour subsequently reworked and expanded this story into The Tall Stranger, published as an original paperback in 1957. The expanded story was filmed as The Tall Stranger (Allied Artists, 1957) directed by Thomas Carr and starring Joel McCrea and Virginia Mayo.
Showdown (Slocum #263)
by Jake LoganA trio of lowlife gunslingers is terrorizing Austin and the sheriff is powerless to stop them. It's up to Slocum to let them know that three's a crowd.
Showdown (The Last Gunfighter #5)
by William W. JohnstoneUSA Today bestselling author: The man known as the Drifter finds that being a legend can be dangerous . . .New York Times bestselling author William W. Johnstone continues his masterful western storytelling tradition with The Last Gunfighter—a boldly authentic series of the American West . . .Frank Morgan has drifted down to Idaho after a wild range war in Montana, and his fame as a gunfighter is traveling fast and far ahead of him. With his face on the covers of newspapers and dozens of dime novels, he's got nowhere left to hide. Because gunning down a legend like Frank has become more than an obsession to some men—it's a high stakes sport. Now, bankrolled by rich and powerful men from the East, a dozen highly-skilled killers have finally gotten what they wanted: the elusive Frank Morgan in their sights. But Morgan is deadliest when he's cornered—and he'll be damned if he dies for any man's greed.
Showdown City: A Novel
by Todd BergerFrom It’s A Disaster screenwriter Todd Berger comes “...a smart, witty, absurdist Western for the discerning reader.” (Amber Benson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) "Wow. This is a cracker of a story."—David Cross, co-creator of Mr. Show and actor, Arrested Development Just because you’re off the grid doesn’t mean you’re not a target. In this fiercely inventive novel of suspense and satire, Westworld by way of Django Unchained, a down-on-his-luck helicopter pilot named Huey Palmer finds himself hired by a small cadre of treasure hunters who set out into the Nevada desert to find a gun. It’s not just any gun that eccentric billionaire Ernie Swords wants, it’s a long-lost antique, one with a story worth a fortune, and Swords has the money and the means to get it. Where Huey and his cohorts soon find themselves, however, is stranded far from civilization in a forgotten town dubbed Showdown City, where the infamous gun is one of hundreds readily available for the townsfolk to settle any and all disputes. After living in isolation for over a hundred years, the town has morphed into a warped, lawless community overseen by a delusional tyrant and his quick-draw henchman—and they do not take kindly to strangers. Huey is the one who got them into this mess in Showdown City, and now, with the unlikeliest help, he has a plan to shoot their way out. "Wow. This is a cracker of a story. In fact I am now awaiting the sequel with baited breath (sorry, just ate some nightcrawlers as part of a bet I lost. What's that? It's bated breath? Oh, never mind then)."—David Cross, co-creator of Mr. Show and actor, Arrested Development “Showdown City is a fast-talking slip n’ slide of a ride that grabs you by the balls and doesn’t let go—each page dragging you further into a bizarre-o world full of oddball characters and even odder situations. It’s a smart, witty, absurdist Western for the discerning reader.”—Amber Benson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Showdown at Buffalo Jump
by Gary D. SveeAfter sending for a mail-order bride, a rancher struggles to win her loveMax Bass fidgets as he scans the horizon for the stagecoach. His mail-order bride from back east is on that stage, but he feels no joy at the prospect of meeting her. A wannabe rancher, Max exaggerated his financial standing when he advertised for a wife; he fears that she will be disappointed or even angry, but he has no idea what he is actually in for.Catherine O&’Dowd has long dreamed of being a lady, and she expects Max to make one of her. But instead of the riches Max described, she finds a hardscrabble bit of prairie that demands every drop of sweat the two of them have to give. A crooked banker wants to steal Max&’s land, and the weather threatens to forever erase any hope he has of raising cattle. But the most powerful force of nature in Montana is Max&’s new wife. If he is not careful, she will bring him down, and take the entire state with her.Originally published as Incident at Pishkin Creek.
Showdown at Buffalo Jump
by Gary D. SveeAfter sending for a mail-order bride, a rancher struggles to win her loveMax Bass fidgets as he scans the horizon for the stagecoach. His mail-order bride from back east is on that stage, but he feels no joy at the prospect of meeting her. A wannabe rancher, Max exaggerated his financial standing when he advertised for a wife; he fears that she will be disappointed or even angry, but he has no idea what he is actually in for.Catherine O&’Dowd has long dreamed of being a lady, and she expects Max to make one of her. But instead of the riches Max described, she finds a hardscrabble bit of prairie that demands every drop of sweat the two of them have to give. A crooked banker wants to steal Max&’s land, and the weather threatens to forever erase any hope he has of raising cattle. But the most powerful force of nature in Montana is Max&’s new wife. If he is not careful, she will bring him down, and take the entire state with her.Originally published as Incident at Pishkin Creek.
Showdown at Gun Hill
by Ralph CottonFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Scalpers comes a tale of gunslinging adventure in the Old West.Arizona Territory Ranger Sam Burrack is sent to retrieve the sheriff of Big Silver, Arizona, and escort him to Yuma. Sheriff Sheppard Stone once saved the life of Territory Judge Albert Long, but the judge has heard stories of Stone turning into a reckless drunk--stories that are confirmed when Burrack rides into town.Holed up in his office on a days-long whiskey bender, Stone has been terrifying the townsfolk and firing bullets into the street. Getting him sober is no easy task, but once they hit the trail, Burrack learns of the sheriff's deadly enemies, which is sobering news indeed. As Stone dries out, Burrack begins to see the man he used to be. The only question is whether Stone will live long enough to be that man again.
Showdown at Guyamas (Spectros #1)
by Paul LedererIn the thrilling first installment in this genre-busting series, Spectros journeys to Mexican mining country to confront the conjurer who kidnapped his bride A narrow carriage rumbles through the treacherous mountains of Sonora. Inside, surrounded by countless books and pieces of scientific equipment, rides Dr. Spectros—the most brilliant magician of the Old West. For years, he has pursued the fiendish sorcerer Blackschuster, who long ago stole the only woman the doctor ever loved. Spectros has now chased his nemesis to Mexico, where he discovers a town just as rotten as the conjurer who hides there. Blackschuster has come in search of the silver he requires to keep the bride of Spectros trapped in eternal sleep. With the help of his associates, the gunslinger Ray Featherskill, the knife expert Inkada, and the hulking bruiser Montak, Spectros corners his enemy, but defeating him will take a magic more powerful than any the world has ever seen.
Showdown at Hole-In-the -Wall
by Ralph CottonOnly one walks away. . . BR> Arizona Ranger Sam Burrack has spent the winter healing up after being shot in the back. Now he's going to meet Memphis Beck, a member of the notorious Hole-in-the-Wall gang-and the man who saved his life. Beck's been holding onto Burrack's horse as a favor, and now it's time to collect his stallion. But another man has his own interest in Hole-in-the-Wall-a twisted, cold-blooded assassin known as "the Dutchman. " And the lawman and the lawless will find their fates intertwined in a pitched battle that neither may survive. . .