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Stryker's Wife (Man of the Month)
by Dixie BrowningMAN OF THE MONTHTALL, DARK AND HANDSOMEMR. NOVEMBERReluctant Bachelor: Kurt Stryker didn't want to marry, but he sure needed a wife!Unsuspecting Bride: Sweet, sexy Debranne Kiley.The proposal: Gulp!Rugged Kurt Stryker wasn't a man of many words, but he did have one heck of a hot desire for Debranne Kiley. So when he needed a wife to keep custody of the boy in his care, he started practicing his "I do." Problem was, whenever he had Debranne in his arms, he couldn't get the proposal past his lips! Now this sweet, loving woman had him longing to say three little words he'd never planned on uttering again....MAN OF THE MONTH: He has to pop the question-one of these days...
Stubborn Hearts
by Carol Ritten SmithCan the love of an honorable man be enough to forgive a woman’s one felonious act? Should that woman risk everything to find out? <P> When Tom Carver, Whistle Creek’s blacksmith, tackles a youth prowling in his barn, he certainly doesn’t expect that youth to be the recently-hired school teacher, Beth Patterson.<P> Her feeble excuses invite his suspicion, so for the next few weeks, he devises “chance” encounters with her so he can watch her every move. <P> Hiding from the law, Beth had hopes of starting afresh in the town of Whistle Creek. But with one brother obsessed with stealing a horse, and the other, younger one befriending the town’s intrusive blacksmith, she fears her ugly past will be uncovered. <P> Tom’s deliberate encounters with Beth reveal she is a deeply devoted sister, and a beautiful, loving woman. Soon desire expels his distrust and he purposely courts her. Denying her own yearnings, Beth knows she must reject his advances for the sake of her small family. Surely Tom, a decent and respected man, would condemn her for her one tragic deed. Wouldn’t he?
Stubby Pringle's Christmas
by Jack SchaeferThe spirit of Christmas is contagious and overwhelming in this charming and unpredictable holiday tale. Orphaned at thirteen, the poorly paid, patched-clothed cowhand Stubby Pringle is now nearing twenty as he looks forward to whooping it up at the schoolhouse in the valley for the Christmas dance. His box of chocolates is tucked into his saddlebag for the gal who &“appeals to him most and seems most susceptible.&” But this Christmas Eve Stubby finds that the magic of the season may have something different in store for him. In true Schaefer fashion, Stubby Pringle delights readers and fills our hearts with the magic and spirit of Christmas.
Stuck in the Country with You: A Spicy Small Town Western Romance
by Zuri DayGood fences make good neighbors—except when a scorching shared past makes things complicated—in this delightful city-meets-country romance from Zuri Day.She&’s packing her bags—and her baggage. Ten years ago, Genesis Washington made a very poor decision. At the time, it seemed great. Fantastic. Explosive. But the truth is, your one-night rebound should never be your younger brother&’s rival. And he definitely shouldn&’t be someone who allegedly only slept with you to gain the upper hand—even if the sex was amazing. Now Genesis is blindsided when the farm she&’s inherited just happens to be right next door to Jaxson King, the regrettable one-night stand she&’s still painfully attracted to. This man has aged like the finest of wines, and what&’s worse, he&’s now a thoughtful and responsible father. Good thing Genesis has a (*cough* long-distance *cough*) boyfriend. Well, sort of. It&’s complicated. Jaxson and his hotness should be easy enough to ignore. But when city-girl Genesis discovers there&’s a serious learning curve to her humble new home, it&’s Jaxson who&’s there to lend a very skilled helping hand. With every problem that arises, Jaxson is seemingly making all the right moves—both on the farm and when things heat up behind closed doors. But, surely, that doesn&’t mean he&’s right for Genesis, does it? From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…Frenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. JohnThe Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey KennedyOut of Office by A.H. CunninghamChurch Girl by Naima Simone
Stud for Hire
by Sabrina YorkJust south of Fort Worth, Texas, you'll find a little ranch where the hot, toned cowboys are ready and eager to take it all off and make your naughtiest fantasies come true... When her sister plans a wild bachelorette weekend at the Double S Ranch, Hanna Stevens is pretty sure she'll just grin and bear it while the other women get their fill of hot cowboy strippers. After all, Hanna has never met a man who made her really want. Zack, Hanna's future husband, offered to marry her and save her family's ranch from financial ruin, and while she accepted, it was never what you'd call a passionate affair. But when she locks eyes with Logan, Hanna is suddenly overwhelmed by the feeling she's always craved and never experienced: Pure. Animal. Desire..."Sabrina York delivers another smokin' hot, cowboy from Snake Gully! Pure pleasure on the pages!" Donna Michaels, New York Times bestselling author "Sabrina York can write a sexy cowboy like no other!" Susan Stoker, New York Times bestselling authorIncludes an exclusive preview of the next Stripped Down novel, Cowboy to Command.
Sudden Fury: Sudden Fury (The Last Gunfighter #20)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneThe famous gunfighter come face to face with a deadly legend of another kind in this action-packed western by the New York Times–bestselling author.Deep in the forests of Northern California, something is killing humans like an animal. The loggers call it &“The Terror of the Redwoods.&” A local timber baron has put a bounty on the hide of this man-beast, and the woods are teeming with so many trigger-happy dolts and half-cocked drunkards that someone's bound to get hurt—and bad.Frank Morgan doesn't believe in such creatures and decides to get to the bottom of this tall tale. But when he meets the timber baron's beautiful daughter, all bets are off. Something is out there. Someone's set a trap. And Morgan just stuck his Bigfoot right into it.
Sudden Makes War
by Oliver StrangeWhen he rode into Sandy Bend, there was a range war in the making. So he signed on with the Circle Dot outfit and started to poke around where others had been afraid to go. He called himself James Green, but wherever men talked low over a game of monte or a bottle of whiskey, he was referred to as Sudden!
Sudden Rides Again
by Oliver StrangeIt was a dusty town in the Arizona badlands, and the scum of the border who lived there feared nothing: God, law, nor man. Governor Bleke wanted the place disinfected. It stank, he said, to high heaven. It took a particular land of man to go in there alone; a man as mercilessly fast with his guns as any lone rider on the owlhoot trail. Bleke knew of only one man who could do the job: Sudden!
Sudden Setup: Dropping The Hammer (the Kavanaughs, Book 4) / Sudden Setup (crisis: Cattle Barge, Book 1) (Crisis: Cattle Barge Ser. #1)
by Barb HanSomeone desperately wants her dead.A stranger is her only hope.Alone and on the run for the past two years, Holden Crawford knows helping Ella Butler will only bring him trouble. But not rescuing one of Cattle Barge’s wealthiest daughters isn’t an option and now he’ll risk everything to protect her. Once her would-be killers are caught and Holden knows Ella is safe, will revealing his darkest secrets bring them closer…or force her out of his life forever?
Suddenly a Father
by Laura Marie Altom Melissa SenateA very special delivery!For the Twins' Sake by Melissa Senate Noah Dawson is willing enough to believe the adorable newborn left on his doorstep is his child. And then his ex, Sara Mayhew, turns up, claiming the baby is hers—a twin to her infant son—and Noah realizes he&’s not the father. Even so, the cowboy has already swapped his spurs for a baby carrier. But despite their still-powerful attraction, Sara isn&’t ready to trust the &“new&” Noah… Temporary Dad by Laura Marie Altom Fireman Jed Hale is used to being in control. But babysitting his sister&’s infant triplets is making him feel utterly helpless. To get them back to their mom, he&’ll have to make the eight-hundred-mile trip to the family cabin. Thank goodness beautiful new neighbor Annie Harnesberry offers a helping hand. Jed has never needed anyone, but he's starting to think that needing Annie wouldn't be so bad… Previously published as For the Twins' Sake and Temporary Dad
Suddenly a Frontier Father
by Lyn CoteHis Ready-Made FamilyMason Chandler is home to meet his mail-order bride—six months too late! Little wonder Emma Jones wants to honor his letter releasing her from their agreement, especially when Mason has returned from his father’s deathbed with two adopted girls in tow. And the dark secret he’s hiding makes the homesteader feel unworthy to woo anyone. As the new schoolteacher in Pepin, Wisconsin, Emma can support herself without a husband. Yet she’s touched by Mason’s kindness to his half sister and her orphaned companion. Taking the little girls under her wing comes naturally to Emma—and they dearly want her for their mama. Can Mason break free of his past to fight for their surprise family?
Sullivan's Promise: A Bitter Creek Novel (Bitter Creek #17)
by Joan JohnstonTwo unforgiving lovers reunite for the sake of their child in this fiery contemporary romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Surrender. Facing the unexpected consequences of a life-altering night of passion with a cowboy she met in a Jackson Hole bar, and with her life committed to protecting endangered species, Victoria Grayhawk does what she believes is the right thing. She hunts down the cowboy, seeking his agreement that their baby should be adopted by a loving family. Montana rancher Ryan Sullivan has no intention of giving away his own flesh and blood, and takes their son to raise himself. When Vick realizes what a horrible mistake she’s made, and wants back into their child’s life, Rye remains inflexible—because once trust is lost there are no second chances—until an attack by one of the grizzlies Vick has spent her life protecting changes everything and Rye learns that sometimes love can heal all wounds. “A riveting story of love, passion, and forgiveness.”—Fresh FictionThe passionate Westerns in Joan Johnston’s Bitter Creek series can be enjoyed together or separately, in any order:TEXAS BRIDE • WYOMING BRIDE • MONTANA BRIDE • SINFUL • SHAMELESS • BLACKTHORNE’S BRIDE • SULLIVAN’S PROMISE
Summer Cowboy
by R. W. ClingerProfessional book critic Parker Rexx leads a mundane life in Pittsburgh. The only excitement he really has these days is his faltering relationship with boyfriend Kasey Lowman. Lately Kasey hasn't been paying attention to Parker, beginning the end of their romance.Summer days are looking up for Parker ever since sexy cattle rancher Jobe Rider arrives. He’s staying through the end of August as he cares for his aged grandfather. Suddenly Parker’s life becomes very interesting.Truth is, Parker can't stop watching the summer cowboy. As his relationship with Kasey crumbles, a fresh one flourishes with Jobe. Soon the two become heated lovers. Unfortunately, August is coming to a quick end. Will Parker be able to keep Jobe, or will he be forced to give up his summer cowboy?
Summer Lightning
by Tamara McKinleyIf you love Lesley Pearse, you're sure to fall for Tamara McKinley.Miriam Strong has been looking forward to her family arriving at Bellbird Station to celebrate her seventy-fifth birthday, and she can't imagine how anything could go wrong. But then questions are raised about a stolen inheritance, and everyone is surprised to discover that Miriam has hidden the existence of a dangerous personal enemy. Miriam's granddaughters are drawn into the conflict, and a hero emerges in the person of Jake Connor, a high-minded lawyer determined to discover the truth. Summer Lightning is a feel-good family epic with a dark heart.
Summer Lightning
by Tamara MckinleyIf you love Lesley Pearse, you're sure to fall for Tamara McKinley.Miriam Strong has been looking forward to her family arriving at Bellbird Station to celebrate her seventy-fifth birthday, and she can't imagine how anything could go wrong. But then questions are raised about a stolen inheritance, and everyone is surprised to discover that Miriam has hidden the existence of a dangerous personal enemy. Miriam's granddaughters are drawn into the conflict, and a hero emerges in the person of Jake Connor, a high-minded lawyer determined to discover the truth. Summer Lightning is a feel-good family epic with a dark heart.
Summer Nights with a Cowboy: A Kittredge Ranch Novel (Kittredge Ranch #3)
by Caitlin CrewsUSA Today bestselling author Caitlin Crews returns with Summer Nights with a Cowboy, another emotional romance in her stunning cowboy series Kittredge Ranch….He doesn’t believe in love…Traveling nurse Janie Atwood has come to Cold River to uncover old family secrets and maybe, if she’s lucky, find a new home. That the gorgeous, glowering sheriff next door thinks her caring for his elderly neighbor is a nefarious scheme is a bonus. Having never been anything but a good girl, Janie finds Zack Kittredge’s simmering suspicion an excellent reason to try being a little dangerous instead…She doesn’t believe in squandering it…Sheriff Zack Kittredge is okay with being… intense. He takes his loner status as seriously as he takes his responsibilities to protect Cold River. And he thinks cheerful Janie might be a threat to the town. But the more he gets to know her, the more he faces the truth—she’s brighter than sunshine and he’s like a moth to her flame. When Janie suggests he could use a few charm school lessons, he surprises them both by accepting. He doesn’t need help. But it’s clear he might need her…Because the only thing hotter than the summer sun in the Rockies is the forbidden passion that burns between them…“This steamy tale proves opposites attract.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on All Night Long with a Cowboy
Summer Rose
by Bonnie K. WinnAn emotional western romance from an author who “has a great talent, producing deeply moving stories” (Rendezvous). The first time Shane Lance saw the dark-haired beauty, in the middle of the dusty Texas plain, she aimed a derringer at him. It didn’t take long for him to discover that she was none other than Cassandra Dalton, newly arrived from Boston to take over her late uncle’s vast sheep ranch—a piece of land he wants for himself . . . He never imagined he could want her as much as he wants her inheritance. But as he offers her his help—and she resists trusting his intentions—the heated blaze of longing begins to consume them both. Now Shane must decide which he’ll try to claim first—her land, or her heart.
Summer Warpath
by Wayne D. Overholser Jim MeskimenThe summer warpath began in late spring 1876 and was one laid out under the command of General George Crook, perhaps the most experienced Indian fighter in the United States Army at that time. Among other officers under Crook’s command was the daring and resourceful Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry. The purpose of the campaign was to round up the wild tribes of the Cheyennes and Sioux and place them on reservations.Walt Staley is a drifter, a man who works only long enough so he can get enough money to be traveling again. He rides for Fort Laramie, where he successfully enlists as an Army scout under General Crook. Before Staley arrives at the fort, he is forced by roving Indians to stop at an Army hay camp, where he meets Dave Allison. The two become friends, especially after Allison is transferred to active service under General Crook.Finally, there is Patrick O’Hara, who considers himself the ace reporter at the Chicago Herald. He wants most of all to be attached to Custer’s regiment, believing that Custer alone will be able to subdue the wild Indian tribes. He is disappointed when his editor instead sends him to be attached to General Crook’s expeditionary force.The events that follow will change the lives of these three men forever.
Summer at Shore Leave Cafe (A Shore Leave Cafe Romance #1)
by Abbie Williams"Abbie Williams is an author who excels at the romance genre. Her Shore Leave Cafe Romance series is a showcase for her ability to weave a contemporary tapestry, complete with rich characters, vivid settings and seductive moods."—Dean Mayes, Author of: The Hambledown Dream, Gifts of the Peramangk, The Recipient, The Artisan HeartJoelle Gordon is leaving Chicago and her cheating husband to head for her hometown of Landon, Minnesota. There, she returns to the Shore Leave Cafe, the lakeside diner the Davis women have run for decades. Joelle's family, including her three teenaged daughters, Camille, Tish, and Ruthann, is made up of strong women who have long believed in a curse upon them - a curse that robs them of the men they love.This summer has plenty in store for Joelle. Finding herself confronted with the reality of single motherhood, the last thing she expects is gorgeous, passionate Blythe Tilson, a summer employee at Shore Leave, with an uncertain past. Can Joelle resist the temptation of a younger man, and does she dare to consider loving someone again, or will the Davis family curse prove all too true?A story about heartbreak, blame, family, destiny, and the difficulties of returning home, Summer at the Shore Leave Cafe is the first book in A Shore Leave Cafe Romance series.A Shore Leave Cafe Romance series:1. Summer at the Shore Leave Cafe2. Second Chances3. A Notion of Love4. Winter at the White Oaks Lodge5. Wild Flower6. The First Law of Love7. Until Tomorrow8. The Way Back9. Return to YesterdayThe story continues in her most recent novel, A Place to Belong.Also from Abbie Williams, The Dove Saga1. Heart of a Dove2. Soul of a Crow3. Grace of a Hawk
Summer at Stallion Ridge
by Delores Fossen"Clear off space on your keeper shelf, Fossen has arrived."—Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling authorCan two old friends rekindle the spark that brought them together when their pasts are littered with land mines?The chance to be near his young son is the only thing that could entice former SWAT commander Matt Corbin back to his hometown. Matt has only a few happy memories of his tough childhood in Last Ride, Texas, and most of them involve Emory Parkman. Once his teenage crush, she&’s now living in a cottage on his late grandfather&’s ranch, which seems like a good omen…until Matt learns Emory is looking into his family&’s history, a subject he&’d prefer remained closed.Emory&’s wedding-gown designs are said to bring luck—to everyone but her. Though twice bitten by romance that went sour, she&’s tempted to take a chance on the rancher next door. Emory and Matt&’s long-ago attempts at love never got a fair chance, but all these years later, their attraction is stronger than ever. Maybe by unearthing some of his ancestors&’ long-buried secrets, she can help him finally cast off the past&’s shadows and prove to Matt that the third time&’s the charm.A Last Ride, Texas NovelBook 1: Spring at Saddle RunBook 2: Christmas at Colts CreekBook 3: Summer at Stallion Ridge Book 4: Mornings at Rivers End Ranch
Summer of Pearls
by Mike BlakelyBen Crowell remembers the Great Caddo Lake Pearl Rush of 1874. He was fourteen that year, and his home, the riverboat community of Port Caddo, was dying. By the end of the summer, the pearl boom was over, Port Caddo was doomed, and the mystery over who killed Judd Kelso began. It took Ben forty years to solve the mystery, and once he did, the proof came only for him to witness. He is the only living soul who will know what happened that September night in 1874.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Summer of the Star: A Western Story
by Johnny D. Boggs Traber BurnsRecalling his early life as a young cowboy, sixty-two-year-old Madison Carter remembers his first love: her name was Estrella O'Sullivan, and he met her the summer he turned sixteen back in 1873.The summer of 1873 marked Madison's last drive up what is now called the Chisholm Trail. It was the first time he tasted oysters and the only time he pinned on a badge. It was the summer of longhorns, miserable heat, friendship and betrayal, and murder. In the end it was the summer the whole world came crumbling down on the United States, and Madison's world crashed too.The summer of 1873 was the year Madison watched a bunch of men die. One of them was a man he killed, an encounter one never forgets.
Summer on the Ranch (Royally Wed)
by Susan MalleryRediscover this opposites-attract cowboy romance by New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.Princess Alexandra Wyndham&’s mission to find her long-lost brother—the rightful heir to the throne—brings her to a ranch in Arizona, where she meets handsome cowboy Mitch Colton. Mitch could be the key to finding Alexandra&’s missing brother, and although he is reluctant to open his home to Alexandra at first, her regal beauty soon warms his heart. Can the search for the lost brother bring them together? Or will the immense differences between them divide them for good?Previously published as A Royal Baby on the Way.
Summers' Horses
by Ralph CottonA USA Today Bestselling Author When the cold-blooded Bendigo brothers happen on a chance opportunity to make off with horse trader Will Summers' newly acquired horses, they act quickly and ruthlessly, leaving him unconscious and soiled dove Layal Brooks battered and blind. Summers has a history of tracking down wild animals, and the Bendigo brothers are no different. He's ready to give them his own special brand and let them live long enough to feel the burn.
Summertime on the Ranch
by Carolyn BrownCity meets country in this brand-new novella from beloved, bestselling author Carolyn Brown.This city girl is about to learn a thing or two about bad-boy cowboys.Becca McKay has been in Nashville doing everything she can to land a country music contract, but when her grandmother, Greta, gets sick, Becca packs up her twelve-year-old SUV and heads back to Terral, Oklahoma to help take care of Greta. Once she arrives, she quickly gets hired at the O'Donnells' watermelon wine making business.Dalton Wilson has been the foreman on the O'Donnells' ranch for a couple of years now. He's thirty years old and has a reputation for being a bad-boy cowboy, but deep in his heart, he is more than ready to settle down. It's love at first sight for Dalton, but convincing Becca that he is ready to hang up his bad boy spurs is quite another thing—until the night they both have too much watermelon wine and open their hearts…"The most difficult thing about reading a Brown book is putting it down."—Fresh Fiction"Every time I pick up a book by Carolyn Brown, I find characters and places I want to visit time and time again."—Thoughts in Progress