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The Scholar of Moab
by Steven L. PeckWhat happens when a two-headed cowboy, a high school dropout, and a poet abducted by aliens come together in 1970's Moab, Utah? The Scholar of Moab, a dark-comedy perambulating murder, affairs, and cowboy mysteries in the shadow of the hoary La Sal Mountains.Young Hyrum Thayne, an unrefined geological surveyor, steals a massive dictionary out of the Grand County library in a midnight raid, startling the good people of Moab into believing a nefarious band of Book of Mormon thugs, the Gadianton Robbers, has arisen again. To make matters worse, Hyrum's illicit affair with Dora Tanner, a local poet thought to be mad, results in the delivery of a bouncing baby boy who vanishes the night of his birth. Righteous Moabites accuse Dora of the murder, but who really killed their child? Did a coyote dingo the baby? Was it an alien abduction as Dora claims? Was it Hyrum? Or could it have been the only witness to the crime, one of a pair of Oxford-educated conjoined twins who cowboy in the La Sals on sabbatical?Take a blazing ride with Hyrum LeRoy Thayne, the Lord's Chosen Servant and Defender of Moab. His short rich life spans the borderlands of magical realism where geology, ecology philosophy, and consciousness collide, in Steven L. Peck's rip-snorting tale The Scholar of Moab.Steven L. Peck knows Moab, inside out. An evolutionary ecologist at Brigham Young University, Peck teaches the philosophy of biology. His scientific work has appeared in American Naturalist, Newsweek, Evolution, Trends in Ecology and Evolution, Biological Theory, Agriculture and Human Values, Biology & Philosophy. Steven also co-edited a volume on environmental stewardship. His creative works include a novel, The Gift of the King's Jeweler (2003 Covenant Communications). His poetry has appeared in Dialogue, Bellowing Ark, Irreantum, Red Rock Review and other magazines. Peck was nominated for the 2011 Science Fiction Poetry Association's Rhysling Award. Other awards include the Meyhew Short Story Contest, First Place at Warp and Weave, Honorable Mention in the 2011 Brookie and D.K. Brown Fiction Contest, and Second Place in the Eugene England Memorial Essay Contest.The Scholar of Moab was award the best novel of 2011 by the Association of Mormon Letters, and was selected as a finalist for the Montaigne Medal (a national award for the most thought-provoking books being considered for the Eric Hoffer Award).
Scorpion (The Medal #7)
by Kerry NewcombStricken by amnesia, Ben McQueen must confront his own past to escape a bitter conflict south of the borderIsabella is on her way to bury her husband when the Comanche attack. Already half-mad from grief, she tumbles into delirium after the first wave of the assault, raving as her servant, the freed slave Zion, fights off the Indians with his shotgun. As the ammunition runs low, Zion prays for a miracle. He gets Ben McQueen.His memory gone, his body weary, McQueen has nothing to remind him of his past but the medal that hangs around his neck—a token that George Washington gave to Ben&’s grandfather. McQueen may not remember who he is, he still knows how to fight. With his help, Zion and Isabella may be able to escape the Comanche. But it will take more than a lucky medal for this unlikely trio to escape Mexico alive.
The Scorpion Trail
by Larry D. SweazySecond in the Josiah Wolfe series from a Spur award-winning author Starting your life over in a big city like Austin, Texas, is no easy task, especially for a man raised in the country like Texas Ranger Josiah Wolfe. Now, after uprooting his son to the state's capital, Josiah must leave Austin to meet up with the rest of the Texas Ranger Frontier Battalion. But before he can get to work, Josiah has to make a quick stop to check on his old friend Juan Carlos, who's no stranger to trouble.
The Scotsman Who Saved Me (Seven Brides/Seven Scotsmen #1)
by Hannah HowellFrom New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell comes a brand new series featuring the MacEnroys, a family of seven strong, seductive Scottish brothers who have come to America with nerves of steel—and who will take no prisoners when it comes to love… A brutal attack on Emily Stanton’s family has left her for dead . . . until she is found in the woods by a handsome stranger with a thick brogue who vows to protect her. There’s only one problem: As a woman with a noble English background, she has no business keeping company with such a man. For Scotsman Iain MacEnroy, Emily’s high-tone accent is a bitter reminder of the oppressive regime he left behind. The last thing he needs is to be burdened by the needs of a beautiful, blue-eyed Englishwoman. But taking care of elegant, educated Emily begins to transform Iain in ways he never imagined. Could it be that the deep divisions from the old world no longer apply in the new—and that Iain and Emily can share a passion as lush and wild as the Scottish highlands themselves?
The Scotsman Wore Spurs (The American/Scottish Novels #2)
by Patricia PotterAn American beauty on a mission of vengeance and a Scottish nobleman who has turned his back on his past come together in this passionate historical romance by award-winning author Patricia Potter Andrew Cameron, the landless, penniless Earl of Kinloch, came to America to make a new life far from painful memories of his native Scotland. But in a raucous saloon in a no-name Texas town, he overhears a murder plot. Unable to let an innocent man die, he foils the plan. Now he&’s on a cattle drive overseeing a crew of ragtag hired hands, including an intriguing lad who can barely shoot or properly sit on a horse. Then Drew discovers why. Gabrielle Parker lives for one thing only: to bring her father&’s killer to justice. After cutting off her hair and disguising herself as a boy, the actress prepares for the role of a lifetime. When her handsome new boss discovers who she really is, she has no choice but to fall on his mercy. Could the long, lean Scotsman be the hired gun she&’s searching for? Or is he a man she can trust with her heart—and her life?The Scotsman Wore Spurs is the 2nd book in the American/Scottish Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Scout's Bride
by Kate KingsleyJack Bellamy Could Strike Fear In The Toughest HeartBut the widow Emerson could hold her own against any man-even a brawny giant in buckskins, though in truth, his blue-eyed glance had her considering his offer of protection with a lot more than coldhearted interest.Rebecca Emerson Had A Stubborn Streak A Mile WideYet army scout Jack Bellamy saw the delicate prairie rose beneath the prickly exterior. Someone had to convince her that the western frontier was no place for a woman alone, and it looked as if he was just the man.
Scream of Eagles (Eagles #4)
by William W. JohnstoneRaised by the Shawnee, Jamie Ian MacCallister survived the bloodshed of the Alamo and the Civil War. With each victory, the MacCallister legend grew–as violent and unpredictable as the land that gave him life… From the greatest western writers of the 21st century, the classic fourth adventure in The Eagles, one of the most iconic and beloved sagas of the American frontier, is back in print as legendary Scottish frontiersman Jamie MacCallister blazes through the Wild West. Now the battle has gotten personal: the brutal murder of his wife at the hands of the wild Miles Nelson gang. Jamie&’s journey of revenge will take him from Atlantic City&’s bustling port of thieves, con men and whores to the pristine and deadly landscape of the Colorado Rockies…and finally to a place called Little Big Horn. All he has at his side are his sons and an unquenchable thirst for justice–MacCallister style.
Scrib
by David IvesThe night before his thirteenth birthday, Billy Christmas runs away from home in stodgy St. Louis and rides off to the Wild West, where he becomes Scrib, letter writer for lovelorn cowboys and wild-eyed outlaws. Here is Scrib's own story, told in bubbling prose and babbling epistles, an ambling tale set in 1863, as Scrib travels his rounds on his horse Gabe, befriending all and running into deadly danger along the way. This is probably the funniest, most outrageous cowboy story you will ever read. With the cleverness of Mark Twain at his best, the hilarity of a Mel Brooks movie, and the fast-moving speed of a train wreck, this is the Old West as it may not have been -- but should have!
The Sea of Grass
by Conrad RichterNew Mexico in the late 19th century and the conflicts between the pioneering ranchers and the farmers.
The SEAL's Christmas Dilemma: A Clean Romance (Big Sky Navy Heroes #2)
by Julianna MorrisThe healing power of hope…And family!A trip home to Montana in December is just the vacation international relief doctor Noelle Bannerman needs to get past a heartbreaking time. What she didn&’t expect was wounded Navy SEAL Dakota Maxwell to be part of her family&’s holiday plans. His resistance to Christmas fun becomes her challenge. And as she remains festive in the face of everything she&’s lost, will Dakota offer her new possibilities?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Big Sky Navy HeroesBook 1: The Cowboy SEAL's ChallengeBook 2: The Navy Dad's Return
The SEAL's Holiday Babies
by Tina LeonardA HERO'S SURPRISE Bridesmaids Creek, Texas, loves weddings. So favorite son Ty Spurlock hatches a plan to bring his single cowboy friends to town to woo the local ladies...as long as they stay away from Jade Harper. Ty secretly wants the gorgeous redhead for himself...even though he's about to leave town to join the Navy SEALs. Jade refuses to stand in the way of Ty's dream of being a SEAL...but she also can't hide her precious surprise-two precious surprises!-when her hero comes home for Christmas. The whole town is in on a secret that's about to rock Ty's world. Head over heels for his twin girls, he's ready to do the honorable thing. But how can Jade say yes to a man who was never meant to be tied down?
The SEAL's Miracle Baby
by Laura Marie AltomSHE BROKE HIS HEART Jessie Long knew she made the right decision years ago. Grady Matthews wanted a ranch and a home full of kids, and she couldn't give him that. So she cut him loose for his own good. They went their separate ways-Grady left to join the Navy and Jessie stayed home. Now a deadly twister has flattened their hometown, and it's brought them back together-and back to square one. The passion's still there, and the easy understanding. Even the way they care for the orphaned baby found in the aftermath just seems to fit. For Grady, that's enough. He's sure they can make a life together. But for Jessie, the secret that tore them apart is still hiding under the surface. And she can't face losing Grady a second time.
The SEAL's Second Chance Baby
by Laura Marie AltomIn July 2016 HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE will become HARLEQUIN WESTERN ROMANCE. Same great stories, new name! A SEAL's REDEMPTION... What Navy SEAL Marsh Langtree needs is to make sense of his life. What he gets is a near-fatal snakebite. If it weren't for Effie Washington, Marsh would be a goner. Her blue eyes and gorgeous smile make him thankful he's still breathing. But he shouldn't be flirting with a single mom... With rambunctious twins and an infant at home, Effie's love life has stalled. Despite the obvious sparks between them, Effie can tell Marsh is holding back, and she won't fall for another man who's not all-in. Will the possibility of a future with Effie finally force Marsh to forgive himself for the past?
Seamless Sky
by Georgette GouveiaJade Cabral strides into the 21st century as a golden guy. Brilliant and beautiful, with a California cool and a Harvard education, he is poised for wealth and success in New York’s Financial District.But Jade harbors a secret flaw, a thirst for revenge against Señor Rodriguez, the California landowner who deprived his father – Señor’s out-of-wedlock son, John Virgil -- of his family’s rightful inheritance and place in the world. Jade thinks if he succeeds in New York, he can make up for every loss and humiliation his family has endured at the hands of Señor. That searing quest leads him into the arms of Nan Spencer, a lovely, fragile socialite, and to the top of the financial world, the Twin Towers, on September 11, 2001.
The Search for Soaring Hawk (The Talisman War #1)
by Terry O'ReillySon of an Indian brave and a white captive, Soaring Hawk is raised in the native customs. As he grows into manhood, he discovers his desire for the love of men. Knowing the fate of those of ‘two spirits’ within his tribe, he leaves the Indian village, disguises his heritage, and enters the white man’s world as Samuel Hawkins.He soon discovers life is difficult for a man who prefers men. While he finds companionship, and forms bonds with many of the men he meets, he is unable to find a relationship which satisfies his deepest need. He also discovers much of what is in the world outside his village conflicts with the values of his native upbringing.He embarks on an odyssey which takes him across the continent and into the arms and beds of many lovers. As he travels, he comes to realize love has many forms. But the one he seeks most continually eludes him.Where will his odyssey lead him? Will he ever come to the end of his search for Soaring Hawk?
Search for the Fox
by Stephen OverholserBenjamin Fox's father was legendary Confederate General John Fox, the Southern hero still in uniform in 1865, rode into Richmond and robbed the Atlanta bank. Then "The Fox" fled Richmond, leaving his wife and infant son behind, and became one of the West's most notorious outlaws. In the summer of 1882, young Benjamin set out from Richmond to find his father. Nothing had prepared him for the ways and wiles of ruthless bounty hunters. And he never thought that one day his search would bring him face to face with the truth about the Fox ...
The Searchers
by Alan LemayA ripsnorting Western, as brashly entertaining as they come. Slambang! --The New York Times on John Ford's The SearchersJohn Ford's The Searchers defined the spirit of America, influenced a generation of film makers, and was named the Greatest Western Movie of All Time by the American Film Institute in 2008. Now, the novel that gave birth to the film returns to print--a timeless work of vivid, raw western fiction and a no-holds-barred portrait of the real American frontier. From the moment they left their homestead unguarded on that scorching Texas day, Martin Pauley and Amos Edwards became searchers. First they had to return to the decimated ranch, bury the bodies of their family, and confront the evil cunning of the Comanche who had slaughtered them. Then they set out in pursuit of missing Debbie Edwards. In the years that follow, Amos and Martin survive storms of nature and of men, seeking more than a missing girl, and more than revenge. Both are driven by secrets, guilt, love, and rage. Defying the dangers all around them, two men become a frontier legend, searching for the one moment, and the one last battle, that will finally set them free. . ."As brashly entertaining as they come." --New York Times "Epic. . .a drama of stubborn courage to which the prose lends a matching stature." --Kirkus ReviewsAlan Le May was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida in 1916. In 1918 he registered for the World War I draft in Aurora, and then enlisted and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. While attending the University of Chicago, where he graduated in 1922 with a Bachelor of Philosophy degree, he joined the Illinois National Guard. He was promoted to First Lieutenant Field Artillery for the Illinois National Guard in 1923. He published his first novel, Painted Ponies,/I>, in 1927 (about the Cheyenne and the U. S. Cavalry horse soldiers).
A Season in Hell (A Tennessee Smith Western #2)
by Easy JacksonNAMED BEST NEW WESTERN AUTHOR BY TRUE WEST MAGAZINE. SMALL TOWN TEXAS. BIG TIME TROUBLE. It’s hard to be a woman in the Wild Wild West. And if that woman is wearing a badge and slinging a six-shooter, it’s even harder. Especially for any foolhardy man who gets in her way . . . The frontier town of Ring Bit, Texas, has a way of attracting trouble. Shootouts. Showdowns. Shady drifters. But it’s never seen anything like the mysterious gunman Hawkshaw. Is he good or evil? As the town marshal, it’s Tennessee Smith’s job to keep an eye on him. Which is okay because he sure is easy on the eyes . . . Of course, Tennessee needs another man in her life like she needs a hole in the head. This mail-order bride-turned-widow is raising three young stepsons on her own. And now she’s taking the boys to Austin to get married again. Between outlaws and in-laws, she’s got her hands full. When Tennessee’s stagecoach is ambushed—and she’s taken hostage—she could use help to shoot her way out. Even if that someone is a dangerously mysterious gunman named Hawkshaw . . .
Season of Hope (The Sagebrush Brides #3)
by Carole CoxThe Bradley and Canfield families are ready to tame the historic Southwest territories - but these young settlers are unprepared to be lassoed by love. Rachel Canfield has a farm and a sister to care for alone. When two very different men offer to help her, who can she trust with these precious possessions? Does either man have the right motives to do what he is doing? How can she know they are not after her sister violet since she is the pretty one in the family?
Season of Valor (Battles of Destiny Series #6)
by Al LacyWriting against the dramatic backdrop of beautiful Brunswick, Maine, and following the story's main characters into the Battle of Gettysburg-a critical turning point in the Civil War-author Al Lacy spins a tale of courage and lost love as heroic Captain Shane Donovan mourns the failing health of the wife he cherishes and is ultimately reunited with the love of his youth in the bittersweet Season of Valor.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Seasons of Gold
by Stef Ann HolmAfter the death of her husband, Holly Dancer is determined to become an independent woman, until gunfighter Jackson Ledgeway Steele ambles into Deadwood Gulch and saves her life.
Seattle (Stagecoach Station #7)
by Hank MitchumSEATTLE-To the far frontiers of the Pacific Northwest fled the dreamers, like Kate Harrow. She was willing to lead a stage full of women on the hazardous journey through the Rockies, to challenge hairpin mountain trails and raging swollen rivers for the chance to make a new start in the rugged coastal mining camp of Seattle. But the greatest danger came from the Indian Red Feather and his band of renegade braves, and there was only one man worth a damn in Indian country, only one man who could safely escort Kate's stage: Scott Winslow, former U.S. Deputy Marshal. But unknown to Kate, Winslow's skills were endangered by his relentless vengeance hunt for a brutal killer. And Kate and Scott cannot escape the stalking treachery of Red Feather. For the renegade chief has a secret partner, a man the Indians call Crooked Face: a man who plans to betray his own people and has sworn that all those who hoped to find new lives in Seattle will find only savage death along the trail.
Secluded at Broken Spur Ranch (Way Out West #6)
by RaeAnne Thayne Melissa SenateOriginally published in in 1999 as The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom, this story is a classic by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne and combines her trademark warmth and emotion with a dash of suspense!When a terrified Dr. Maggie Rawlings saw her ex-husband killed, she feared her little boy might be next. They started running, with every man a potential threat—even if her son was constantly in search of a daddy. And a cowboy. And he found both in Colt McKendrick…FBI agent-disguised-as-rodeo-cowboy Colt knew the drill: protect Maggie and her son, and then, when the danger passed, move on. But with each trusting look from the adorable little boy—notto mention each sizzling moment spent with Maggie—Colt was finding a hands-off policy harder and harder to live by…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!The Maverick’s Baby-In-Waiting by Melissa SenateAfter dumping her cheating fiancé, mom-to-be Mikayla Brown is trying to start fresh—without a man!—but Jensen Jones is determined to pursue her. He’s not ready to be a daddy…or is he?
A Second Chance
by Edward KendrickBen Mercer is an ex-cop, lamed, framed, and thrown off the force for a crime his partner committed. Now homeless, he has no expectations for a better life until he's recruited by Durand, head of Vanguard Security, to join a team that deals with problems the police can't or won't touch. All Ben needs is the approval of the team leader, Zach Turner.To get it, Ben has to prove to Zach that he still retains his skills as a sniper, and that he can handle any job thrown at him, despite the still painful damage to his knee. He does, and is immediately pulled into a job with the team, rescuing a kidnap victim.Ben had one big secret, or did have until Durand drew it out of him. Before his life was drastically changed he had denied, even to himself, that he was gay. Now that he's accepted it, and learned that Zach is as well, can the two men forge a bond beyond that of being teammates and friends? It will take several more jobs before Ben gets his answer.
A Second Chance at Crimson Ranch (Crimson, Colorado)
by Michelle MajorJust when she needs to start picking up the pieces, a man appears who’s not afraid of a fixer-upper. From the USA Today–bestselling author.Good with his hands, bad for her heart . . . Ever since her marriage went up in flames, Olivia Wilder hasn’t had the desire for love. But one magical dance with Logan Travers might change all that. The blue-eyed hometown hunk is a bit younger and a whole lot sexier than any man she’s ever dated before. This is one carpenter Olivia would like to get to know better, and not just because of his building skills . . . From his first dance with Olivia, Logan knows there’s something special about the beautiful brunette. The more she’s determined to keep him at arm’s length, the more Logan wants her in his embrace. And the more Olivia says she’s just passing through, the more resolved Logan is to make her his, forever.“Major spins her storytelling web with a visual narrative that enlivens the majestic beauty of Colorado while telling her heartbreaking tale. Her use of timely humor softens the string of tragedy. Watching the couple rise from the ashes of their destructive paths is exhilarating.” —RT Book Reviews