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Stampede (A Rocking R Ranch Western #3)
by Tim WashburnOne of the biggest land grabs in America&’s history sets off a powderkeg of trouble for the Ridgeway family ranch—and ignites a deadly new fight for the fate of the nation . . .THE OKLAHOMA LAND RUSH At high noon on April 22, 1889, the U.S. government offered up two million acres of free land to anyone brave enough to take it—first come, first served. The fact that it was in the heart of Indian Territory didn&’t stop thousands of would-be settlers from trying to stake a claim. For them, it was the opportunity of a lifetime. But for the Ridgeway family—and the native tribes of the region—it&’s a disaster waiting to happen. On top of warding off cattle rustlers, they now have to compete for everything they have just to hold their ground. Together they will face every battle head-on to keep their dream alive . . . History would call it the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889. But the Ridgeways—and thousands like them—will call it their last stand for justice, and a place to call home . . .
Stampeded and Stone Cold Christmas Ranger: Rustled Stampeded (Whitehorse, Montana: Chisholm Cattle Company Ser. #4)
by B.J. Daniels Nicole HelmRevealing the truth can be deadly…Stampeded by New York Times Bestselling Author B.J. DanielsAlexa Cross must confront her past to save her family from an extraordinary force of evil. She has nowhere to run except to her strongest—and most irresistible—ally. Marshall Chisholm will stop at nothing to protect Alexa. But to stand a chance of unlocking a killer’s secrets, Marshall will have to first unlock Alexa’s…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Christmas Ranger by Nicole HelmBounty hunter Alyssa Jimenez barely survived her drug-cartel family’s machinations. She knows all too well that trusting anyone can get you dead. Still, teaming up with Texas Ranger Bennet Stevens is the only way she can finally put her mother’s unsolved murder to rest. But posing as his lover is seductive—and risky. And exposing the truth could guarantee they won’t live to celebrate Christmas.
Stand Proud: Two Complete Novels Of The American West
by Elmer KeltonIn Stand Proud, one of his most controversial novels, legendary Western writer Elmer Kelton takes on a character who is not as easy to like as he is to admire. Frank Claymore is cantankerous, stubborn, and intolerant--just the qualities that make him a success as an open-range cattle rancher on the West Texas frontier. Stand Proud follows Claymore form the time of the Civil War to the dawn of the twentieth century--through marriage, births, deaths, and a creeping change in the society that once hailed him as a hero, and which later has him condemned as a despoiler and tried for murder. Based in part of legendary rancher Charles Goodnight, Claymore is only one example of the many men who dreamed of cattle, and through their dedication to that dream came to change the face of Western history.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Stand to Horse
by Andre NortonIn pre–Civil War Santa Fe, a young soldier faces Apache raiders, starvation, and more in &“some of the best Western-writing to show up in a long time&” (Chicago Tribune). In Andre Norton&’s action-filled story Stand to Horse, the tensions of men against men are balanced by the tensions of men against nature, often a cruel and unequal struggle. Throughout it all, the reader senses the nation&’s growing unrest as events lead up to the Civil War. Many of the incidents and much of the colorful dialogue are based on actual journals and diaries kept by men who lived through these perilous times. Stand to Horse is fiction of high order that re-creates a dangerous and exciting period in our country&’s history.
Stand Up and Die (The Jackals #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneThe wild bunch known as the Jackals returns for another round of justice served cold, hard, and with as many bullets as it takes. National bestselling authors William W. and J.A. Johnstone are at it again . . . Johnstone. Making the West wilder. Some say bad luck comes in threes. And if you&’re a bandit, bank robber, or bloodthirsty killer, that bad luck comes in the form of three hard justice-seekers known as the Jackals. Each of the Jackals has his own path to follow: Former Texas Ranger Matt McCulloch is trying to protect a young Commanche from scalphunters. Retired cavalry sergeant Sean Keegan is dodging bullets in a prison breakout planned by the notorious Benteen brothers. And bounty hunter Jed Breen is bringing in one of the bank-robbing Kruger twins—while the other one&’s out for his blood . . . Three Jackals. Three roads to justice. But when their paths cross near Arizona&’s Dead River, they&’ve got to join forces and face all of their enemies come hell or high water. They don&’t call it Dead River for nothing . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Standoff at Mustang Ridge
by Delores FossenWhen Deputy Sheriff Royce McCall responds to a break-in at his family's cabin, he doesn't expect the intruder to be beautiful Sophie Conway-in her nightgown! The last time he saw her, she wasn't wearing much else, although the details of their New Year's Eve encounter are sketchy at best. Then she admits that not only has she become a killer's target, but she also lied about carrying Royce's baby in order to escape an arranged marriage. With too many unanswered questions surrounding this woman he barely knows, Royce still vows to protect Sophie when the bullets start flying. But when the memories of their one-night stand become clearer, so does the fact that she may not be lying about being pregnant after all....
Standoff in Santa Fe (The Gunsmith #382)
by J. R. RobertsLast Respects A high profile funeral brings Clint Adams and other "old-time gunnies" to Santa Fe. Some are there to say farewell. Most are looking to make sure that the dearly departed son of a gun is gone for good. Clint knows one thing for sure, this mixed crowd was not meant to mingle... Matters come to a boil after a gunslinger lives up to his reputation by killing some locals and a notorious bounty hunter rides into town looking for a murderer. With all the young guns trying to make a name for themselves, the local sheriff is lucky to have one of the best lawmen within reach: namely, the Gunsmith. Clint needs to put this problem to rest and fast--or else he'll have to start planning his own funeral. OVER FIFTEEN MILLION GUNSMITH BOOKS IN PRINT!
Star Bright
by Shelly GreeneRafi Reyes figures going along with a fake-dating stunt is only fair after Julian Gault saves his life. The young actor is famously cold and snotty, and Rafi's rock band is falling apart in the wake of betrayal. A shiny new romance might be just what both their reputations need. It's too bad they don't actually like each other, but they'll both benefit -- a softer public image for Julian, revenge against his ex for Rafi.But as they navigate public events, attend red-carpet premieres, and play cat-and-mouse with paparazzi together, Rafi gets to know a different Julian than he expected -- one who defends horses, takes care of his troubled cousin, and has Rafi's back against his dysfunctional family. Rafi starts to hope he and Julian have something real together.But Julian has secrets more painful than Rafi can imagine. With Julian's powerful and controlling uncle scheming to turn them against each other, their relationship must become something much deeper if it -- and possibly either of them -- are to survive.
The Star Garden: A Novel of Sarah Agnes Prine
by Nancy E. TurnerSarah's old friend Maldonado has struck a deal with the very men who will become linchpins of the Mexican Revolution. Maldonado plots to coerce Sarah into partnership, but when she refuses, he devises a murderous plan to gain her land for building a railroad straight to Mexico. When Sarah's son Charlie unexpectedly returns from town with a new bride, the plot turns into an all-out range war between the two families.
The Star in the Meadow (The Spanish Brand Series #4)
by Carla KellyA gripping historical western romance brimming with “love, laughter, action, adventure, turmoil, heartache, and the list goes on” (The Romance Reviews). In 1784 New Mexico, Marco Mondragón, his wife Paloma, and their three small children, are living happily at the Double Cross ranch on the edge of Comanche country. Not far from their homestead, cautious diplomacy between the tribe and the colonists is underway to end the indian raids. But their happy life suddenly turns upside down when Paloma and another woman are kidnapped. But by who? Torn between his duty to join other landowners in their quest for peace with the Comanche and his desire to search for his wife, Mondragón will have to unmask his true enemies amongst his own people if he is to save the woman he loves—in this epic of “classic Western fiction” (Historical Novel Society).
A Star to Follow
by Elizabeth HowardArizona was a remote and primitive place in 1875--especially when compared to Detroit. Ellen and Nettie really found this out when they made the difficult trip to the Southwest to join their parents at the army post commanded by their father. Nettie, who was gay and pretty, with the interests suitable for a young girl, adjusted quickly to army life. There were too many attractive lieutenants around for life to become boring. Ellen, however, found nothing in the tea-parties and the army gossip to replace her dream of going to college and becoming a doctor. The only man who really interested her was Neil Brent, but he was an enlisted man and therefore an officer's daughter could not associate with him. In desperation Ellen strove to overcome the prejudice which her parents and the post doctor felt toward the idea of a girl's studying medicine, and she finally won permission to read the doctor's medical books as a first step toward realizing her ambition. No one except Neil Brent believed that Ellen could actually stick to a vocation so difficult and in many ways so repellent. The desert country has its own fascination, as Ellen discovered. Miss Howard captures its appeal in her vivid description of mountains and mesas and the weird beauty of the cactus. Set against this background, the story of Ellen's struggle to follow her star and her heart has a particular charm which girls will find absorbing and unusual.
Star Valley Winter (Outlaw Hartes #1)
by RaeAnne ThayneOriginally published as The Valentine Two-Step in 2002, New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne—and her trademark warmth and charm—returns to the town of Salt River!Single father Matt Harte learned the hard way not to trust women. His wife left him because she couldn’t deal with ranch life—so the last thing he wants to do is plan the annual Valentine’s Day dance. His daughter, Lucy, has plans for her father; she’s determined to get him to fall for beautiful vet and recent Salt River transplant Ellie Webster.Ellie knows that Matt doesn’t want her in his town, let alone on the too-small dance committee of two. It’s not as if she wants to spend all that one-on-one time with the rugged rancher, imagining what it would be like to be his partner—for real…
Staring Down the Devil
by Peter BrandvoldEven though bounty hunter Lou Prophet is out of money, he'd rather ride a cactus than be saddled with foreign royalty. But comely Russian Countess Natasha Roskov has a problem: Her sister has disappeared after finding a treasure trove in Arizona--and all the countess has to go on is a map. If there's one thing Prophet knows, it's that a beautiful woman with a treasure map attracts trouble like wolves are drawn to a fresh kill. Now he's forced to take his noble employer on the ride of her life--while fighting off a pack of ruthless villains who want the treasure, the countess, and Lou Prophet with a bullet in his back.
Stark's Justice
by James ReasonerJUDGMENT DAY For years Big Earl Stark rode shotgun on the Concord stagecoach, sentencing any man fool enough to test him to an early grave. But now, for the love of spritely Laura Delaney, he's secretly studying his law books at night, determined to settle down and put up his own shingle. Fate, however, deals him a cruel and tragic hand. Laura's stagecoach into Buffalo Flat-a coach Earl would have been guarding if he hadn't left that life behind-is set upon by outlaws, and Laura is savagely killed. No doubt destined for greatness in the courtroom, Earl is presently out only for revenge, and he makes some shocking and dangerous discoveries-not only about the identity of Laura's killers, but about his own nature as well. For when you act as judge, jury, and executioner, the pursuit of frontier justice can lead straight into hell. ... Across an untamed territory rides a man of peace who never runs from a fight-a sharp- witted, sharp-shooting judge bringing new hope to the innocent, swift punishment to the guilty ... law to a lawless land.
Starr, of the Desert
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.
Starstruck
by L. A. Merrill Jay Starre George Loveland Avery Vanderlyle Asta Idonea M. T. Aspen Elizabeth Coldwell Rob Rosen Sydney Blackburn Bell Ellis Charles Payseur Jessica PayseurLights, camera, action! To the average person, celebrities seem to have it all—money, fame, and droves of adoring fans lining up to fawn over them. But a life in the public eye can make romance challenging, and deep down, these guys are looking for the same thing as any other man: someone to share a steamy tryst with between acts or to ride off into the sunset with after the curtain has gone down. Luckily there are those willing to love the men behind the billboards and on-air personalities, and they’re looking for a private performance from their favorite drag queens, musicians, reality TV stars, actors, rodeo champions, and video game designers. Even superheroes and legendary defenders. Money and fame might not always equal happiness, but these celebrities will leave stars in their lovers’ eyes. Love, Stage Left—L.A. Merrill Rodeo Champion—Jay Starre Marked by the Queen—George Loveland The Ruby—Avery Vanderlyle Pride and Panoramas—Asta Idonea Such Beautiful Music—M.T. Aspen Out on Stage—Elizabeth Coldwell Shooting Star—Rob Rosen Drastic Measures—Sydney Blackburn Garden Variety—Bell Ellis Defying Gravity—Charles Payseur The Defender of Ruldan—Jessica Payseur
Starting Over in Texas (Red Dog Ranch #4)
by Jessica KellerA widower and a rodeo rider find second chances on a Texas horse ranch in this inspirational romance.Returning to his family ranch is the fresh start widower Boone Jarrett and his daughter need. What he doesn’t need is rodeo rider Violet Byrd teaching Hailey to ride horses—it’s too dangerous. And with Violet working at the ranch, she’s challenging his every decision. Yet Boone can’t stop his growing feelings. Could a second chance at love be worth the risk?
Starting Over with the Maverick (Montana Mavericks: The Anniversary Gift #5)
by Kathy DouglassThe cowboy she hadn&’t counted onAfter losing her husband, Elizabeth Hawkins is happy to be reunited with her rodeo-riding sisters and extended family, even if she expects her time in Montana may be brief. But she's thrown when Bronco native Jake McCreery ambles into her heart…and even more when it looks as though the commitment-shy cowboy wants to stay! The rugged rancher is also a widower with three kids; she has two. Together they could make a beautiful life, but only if they can find the courage to take a second chance on love—with each other. From Harlequin Montana Mavericks: Book 1: Sweet-Talkin' Maverick by Christy JeffriesBook 2: Maverick's Secret Daughter by Catherine MannBook 3: The Maverick's Marriage Deal by Kaylie NewellBook 4: The Maverick's Thirty-Day Marriage by Rochelle AlersBook 5: Starting Over with the Maverick by Kathy DouglassBook 6: A Lullaby for the Maverick by Melissa SenateDon&’t miss a Harlequin original podcast: Montana Mavericks!?Introducing the first ever podcast from Harlequin! Experience the iconic Montana Mavericks like you&’ve never heard before. Listen now wherever podcasts are available.
Starting Over with the Sheriff (Rancho Esperanza #3)
by Judy DuarteThe new girl in town has a secret in USA TODAY bestselling author Judy Duarte&’s latest romance! Starting anew?But what if he learns the truth? Marissa Garcia fled to small-town Montana to escape her tangled past. The sparks flying between her and local sheriff Brandon Dodd? Not in her plans. Even if he&’s drop-dead handsome…and the twins that he&’s raising on his own instantly find a place in her heart. But when the by-the-book lawman discovers the truth about Marissa, is their romance doomed before it ever begins? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Discover more true-to-life stories in the Rancho Esperanza miniseries:Book 1: A Secret Between UsBook 2: Their Night to RememberBook 3: Starting Over with the Sheriff
State Secrets & Tall, Dark...Westmoreland!: State Secrets\Tall, Dark...Westmoreland! (Famous Firsts Ser.)
by Brenda Jackson Linda Lael MillerTEMPTED BY HIS TARGETCookbook author Holly Llewellyn is the last person who should be labeled an “enemy of the state”—or is she? After all, her brother is a missing traitor, and with her ties to the president, the Secret Service isn’t taking chances.So they send in Agent David Goddard, undercover. After one glance, David knows Holly isn’t just an “assignment”—she’s a woman who’ll change his life. But couldn’t her blue eyes, blond hair and girl-next-door smile be the perfect cover…for espionage? Yet David can’t stop himself from loving the woman he was sent to destroy. But he’ll have to keep her safe from the enemy that will remain hidden until they can strike…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Tall, Dark…Westmoreland! by New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonWhen Olivia Jeffries meets a handsome stranger at a masquerade ball the attraction is electric. But when she discovers he is Reginald Westmoreland, her father’s most hated rival and political opponent, she vows to resist him. However, it seems Reggie has other plans in mind…Previously published.
Station West
by Luke ShortNo gold bullion had been freighted out of South Pass for weeks. The stage had been ambushed seventeen times. A dozen drivers and guards had been gunned down. And last time out the outlaws had gotten more than gold The seventy army uniforms they'd hijacked would become their ticket to the fortune stored inside the fort itself. Unless undercover agent Lieutenant John Haven could outsmart, outfight, and outshoot the gang's cunning mastermind first.
Stealing Northe
by Jamie CraigWidow Amy Northe hasn’t known a man’s company in the six years since her husband died. That all changes the night her son comes in from chores with two strangers in tow. Kenneth and Leon are seeking shelter, and though Amy wants to turn them away, she can’t. There’s a blizzard moving through the Utah mountains, and Leon’s busted ankle has him teetering on the edge of consciousness. She does the only thing she can and takes them in, unaware of the secrets these young men hide.Kenneth doesn’t want to take advantage of the older woman’s hospitality, even though she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. But Leon needs help and Amy is a nurse. If he has to satisfy his desire for her with covert trysts with Leon, then that’s what he’ll do, especially since he’s too much of a gentleman to ever think of making advances.Until she makes one herself. Then everything changes. For all of them.
Stealing the Cowboy's Heart
by Debbi RawlinsDiscover the Made in Montana miniseries-where all your cowboy dreams come true! Kylie Richardson has always known she wanted a family. So much so that she waited years for her rodeo-riding boyfriend to make it big and settle down. Then she discovered that he was a lying cheat-so she's started a new life in a new town. Kylie is shocked when Landon Kincaid, her ex's best friend, shows up in Blackfoot Falls. There was always an attraction between them, but neither of them ever acted on it. The spark is still there, but can she take a chance on another rising rodeo champ? Kylie doesn't want to come second to the rodeo again, so it's up to Landon to prove that she's first in his heart.
Stealing West
by Jamie CraigLean Stroud is wanted for robbery and a murder he didn't commit. On the run to California with his partner-in-crime, Kenneth, he spots the relentless bounty hunter, Thomas Grady, on the train. The only way to protect Kenneth is to create a distraction, and that's what he does when he flees the train at the top of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He forces Thomas to chase him, but nothing can prepare him for what it means to be caught.Thomas Grady always gets his man, and Leon Stroud is no exception to that rule. But almost from the moment Thomas touches Leon, he wants the outlaw for something besides his bounty. Driven by desire he doesn't understand, he repeatedly claims Leon's body on the long journey from Soda Springs to San Francisco -- and Leon only begs for more. An even bigger threat, with a larger bounty, could be the very thing they need to drive them together. Or tear them apart.
The Stealth Commandos Trilogy
by Suzanne ForsterA special single-volume edition of Suzanne Forster's thrilling and passionate Stealth Commandos TrilogyChild Bride recounts bounty hunter Chase Beaudine's reunion with Annie Wells, a red-haired and cream-complexioned beauty from his past. When the two cross paths on the dusty steppes of Wyoming, "I'm your wife," is not what Chase expects her to say by way of greeting. Though Chase has no recollection of Annie and their alleged marriage, her story contains undeniable truths. When she collapses from heatstroke, he has no choice but to bring her back to his cabin. As Annie lies unconscious, Chase can't deny his swiftly mounting desire, watching her pillowy breasts undulate in rhythm with her shortened breaths. Despite her innocence and inexperience, Annie is determined to jog his memory--no matter what it takes.In Night of the Panther, world-renowned criminal lawyer Johnny Starhawk thought he had forgotten Honor Bartholomew. Honor, the only daughter of a wealthy mining family, and Johnny, a motherless Apache, were once best friends from opposite sides of the tracks. But after a bitter betrayal, Johnny did everything he could to erase the memory of her. Years later, a lawsuit threatens the White Mountain Reservation, and Johnny's estranged grandfather begs Honor to bring Johnny back to defend his heritage.And in Surrender, Baby, Geoff Dias is a mercenary with the ability to stir the desire of any woman with whom he crosses paths. Miranda Witherspoon, a hotel executive with a missing fiancé, seeks out a bounty hunter. She can't say no to the six-foot-four-inch Dias, whose broad shoulders and emerald stare render him impossible to ignore. Randy can't shake the feeling that she's met him before. During an encounter in Geoff's office, he forces her to recollect a compromising encounter from their past. Randy realizes that he's the stranger with whom she shared a reckless and passionate night--one she's been ashamed of ever since. Geoff has never forgotten the mysterious woman from that fiery affair. When he finds his way back into her life, he's determined to rouse the desire she's buried.