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Count on a Cowboy
by Patricia ThayerWAITING...TO FALL IN LOVE Stepping onto her estranged father's Colorado ranch, Brooke Harper hopes to find the missing piece of the puzzle that's left a hole in her heart-her long-lost sister. But the Bucking Q Ranch is deserted...except for the tall and rugged cowboy, Trent Landry, who is taking care of the place while the owners are away. She's determined to wait until the family she's never met returns home... And Trent will keep an eye on the mysterious Brooke until he finds out if she is telling the truth about finding her sister. Spending time alone with her, watching her take to ranch life as if she's a natural, he realizes she is definitely not a threat-except maybe to his heart.
Countdown to Christmas (Match Made in Haven #13)
by Brenda HarlenThree adorable sons. Two consenting adults. One outrageous proposal.Rancher Adam Morgan&’s heart and hands are full caring for his ranch and three adorable sons. When his custody is challenged, remarriage becomes this divorced dad&’s best solution. Elementary school teacher Olivia Gilmore dreams of becoming a mother, and a proposal from her secret love suddenly makes that fantasy a reality! But Adam is clear—despite his unexpected attraction, this is a match made by convenience. But as jingle bells give way to wedding bells, will Adam trust in love again? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Match Made in Haven Book 1: The Sheriff's Nine-Month SurpriseBook 2: Her Seven-Day FiancéBook 3: Six Weeks to Catch a CowboyBook 4: Claiming the Cowboy's HeartBook 5: Double Duty for the CowboyBook 6: One Night with the CowboyBook 7: A Chance for the RancherBook 8: The Marine's Road HomeBook 9: Meet Me Under the MistletoeBook 10: The Rancher's PromiseBook 11: The Chef's Surprise BabyBook 12: Captivated by the CowgirlBook 13: Countdown to Christmas
The Counterfeit Gunsmith (The Gunsmith #393)
by J. R. RobertsFUNNY MONEY Clint Adams is in St. Louis to relax and play poker when an old friend calls on him for help. Secret Service Agent Jeremy Pike is in town under an assumed name, investigating a counterfeiting operation--and he knows he's close when he's ambushed and almost killed. Now he needs a man he can trust to pick up where he left off. A man like the Gunsmith. Since anyone could be in on the scheme, Clint will have to play his cards close to the chest--even with the beautiful young woman claiming to be Pike's contact--because this time he's gambling with his life. OVER FIFTEEN MILLION GUNSMITH BOOKS IN PRINT!
The Countess and the Cowboy: The Countess And The Cowboy The Rebel Daughter Her Enemy Highlander Winter's Camp
by Elizabeth LaneA new life in Wyoming! Newly widowed, Eve Townsend is left with a grand title and not a penny to her name. She doesn't know what future she can build in the Wild West...but she's ready to learn, and to reunite with her family. When she arrives in Wyoming, she discovers her beloved sister's death and sets about caring for her niece and nephew. But burly Clint Lonigan is everywhere she turns! Even though he's Eve's opposite in every way, maybe a rough-mannered cowboy is just what this genteel countess needs...
The Countess and the Cowboy
by Linda Randall WisdomCOWBOYS AND INDIANS NEVER FOUGHT LIKE THIS! When Letitia DeMarco won the deed to her ex's Montana ranch, she didn't know it came with a negative cash flow--and Tyler Barnes, a foreman with a state-size chip on his shoulder. Before she could even unpack her boots, they locked spurs and the ranch became the wildest honky-tonk in town. Letitia was sultry, high society and Italian in every way but heritage. Tyler was the soul of Montana's wide-open spaces. He had been born and bred on a ranch; his easy chair was a horse's back. When they locked horns, it was winner take all. And, come high noon, there would be only one winner in this showdown.
Counting on a Cowboy: Betting On Hope, Counting On A Cowboy, And Kissed By A Cowboy (A Four of Hearts Ranch Romance #2)
by Debra CloptonAfter losing everything she held dear, Abby never wants to love again. But a certain cowboy may just spur her to wonder if love might be worth the risk. Running from a past that haunts her, Abby Knightly is drawn to the cozy town of Wishing Springs, Texas. Maybe this small town could offer hope and healing and a future for Abby . . . if she's brave enough to reach out and take it by the reins. Bo Monahan isn't interested in the new romantic destination his little town has become--or the women who might be looking at him like he's their next Mr. Right. Between taking care of his Pops and his growing stirrup business, he isn't looking for serious romantic commitments. But when the infant son he never knew about shows up at his doorstep, his world is turned upside down. This confirmed bachelor might not think he needs a wife, but he sure needs help. Even Abby can see that, and despite her best efforts to keep her distance, she can't help but be drawn to this new father-son duo. As Abby throws herself into helping Bo navigate fatherhood, hope sparks between them, revealing that maybe, just maybe, they can navigate their dark pasts and emerge together into a future as bright as the Texas sun itself.
Counting on a Cowboy (Star Valley)
by Sara RichardsonIn this sizzling, sassy western romance, she&’s been burned by too many cowboys—but can this rodeo rider convince her he&’s worth the risk? Retired SEAL Thatch Hearst never thought he&’d put down roots, but four years in Star Valley as a bronc rider has him calling the town home. All he needs now is to earn some real money by competing in the big leagues. He&’ll have his chance with the town&’s upcoming rodeo days, but first he needs to improve his scores. Running out of time—and ideas—Thatch enlists the help of a local yoga instructor, hoping to gain an extra edge. Lyric Valenza has worked with difficult clients, but this ruggedly handsome cowboy might just be her biggest challenge. Marrying a cowboy was the biggest mistake of her life, and after her divorce, she vowed she&’d never again need a man. Only the more time she spends with Thatch, the more she realizes there&’s a difference between needing and wanting someone—and this cowboy may just be the one person she doesn&’t want to be without.
Counting on the Cowboy & Her Texas Cowboy
by Shannon Taylor Vannatter Jill LynnCounting on the Cowboy by Shannon Taylor VannatterTexas cowboy Brock McBride knows better than to fall for a city girl. She’ll leave and break his heart—just like his ex-fiancée did. But his job at Chasing Eden Dude Ranch requires working alongside Dallas wedding planner Devree Malone. And despite fierce resistance, he’s falling hard. Yet with Devree’s business back in the city, can he convince her she’s found her home…with him?Her Texas Cowboy by Jill LynnWhen Rachel Maddox returns to her hometown of Fredericksburg, Texas, avoiding her ex is much easier said than done. Still nursing the broken heart Rachel caused years earlier, rancher Hunter McDermott figures he can be cordial for the brief time she’s in town—maybe they can even be friends. But how do you forge just a friendship with someone you’ve always pictured as your bride?
A Country Affair
by Debbie MacomberDown-home charm and romance on the ranch.A Little Bit Country Stranded on the side of a country road with a broken-down car, Rorie Campbell is grateful when horse rancher Clay Franklin comes to her rescue. Stuck in the quirky small town, Rorie gets to know Clay, and she quickly starts to fall for the gruff, tough cowboy. Can a city girl make it work with a country man? Clay certainly thinks so. But their situation is…complicated. Clay and Rorie will have to sort out their feelings if they're going to be together.Country Bride Kate Logan is understandably devastated when her former fiancé marries someone else instead. At the wedding, after one glass of champagne, she spontaneously—foolishly—proposes to her longtime friend Luke Rivers. And Luke agrees. The rancher is a man of his word, and though Kate thinks they're making a mistake, he will not renege on his promise. Not only does he refuse to break the engagement, he insists that Kate actually loves him—and he&’ll prove it. "Romantic, warm, and a breeze to read." —Kirkus Reviews on Cottage by the Sea
Country Born: A Novel (Painted Pony Creek #3)
by Linda Lael MillerBeach Reads A perfect poolside page-turner or beach read! AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER&“Curl up in your favorite reading chair and get lost in the pages of this book.&”—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Country StrongSometimes love is just out of reach…Rancher and military veteran J.P. McCall loves simple pleasures. The satisfaction of working his family&’s land. The freedom to come and go as he pleases. But ever since his two closest friends have married and started families of their own, J.P. realizes what he&’s been missing. He's known plenty of women, but now he craves finding The One. And then Sara Worth comes crashing back into his life. She&’s his buddy&’s sister, the woman who was always out of reach.Single mom Sara Worth has her hands full. After a disastrous early marriage, she is now writing bestselling books by day and caring for her two teenagers by night. That doesn&’t leave a lot of me time. But when an innocent request for J.P.&’s help leads to an unforgettable kiss, she&’s intrigued—and unsure. Giving love a second chance feels impossible. But when the man from Sara&’s past resurfaces, threatening everything she holds dear, J.P. will do whatever it takes to protect the woman who&’s stealing his heart.Painted Pony CreekBook 1: Country StrongBook 2: Country ProudBook 3: Country Born
Country Hearts: A cowboy romance from Hallmark Publishing
by Cindi MadsenUSA TODAY Bestseller! She shouldn't get involved with the cowboy next door...Laid off from her teaching job in the city, Jemma Monroe takes a job teaching in a tiny town and rents a house on the outskirts. A visitor soon shows up at her door—a horse. His owner, a handsome neighbor in boots and a cowboy hat, comes by to collect him. When single dad Wyatt Langford meets Jemma, it&’s the first time he feels interest in a woman since his wife left. But she&’s his daughter&’s new teacher, so they both know they should keep their distance. Nonetheless, Wyatt keeps finding excuses to spend time with Jemma, and Wyatt&’s daughter becomes more and more attached to her. With them, Jemma discovers the good things about country life, from starry skies to s&’mores cooked over a fire. But she still misses her past life in the city. Is there any reason for them to dream of a future together? This heartwarming cowboy romance includes a Hallmark original recipe for Classic Italian Lasagna.
Country Music Cowboy: Opinion Of The Attorney-general Upon The Title Proposed To Be Given By The New Panama Canal Company To The United States (classic Reprint) (Kings of Country #3)
by Sasha Summers"A hot romance and a fast galloping plot."—JODI THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author, for JaceWhat's a country music star to dowhen his world is falling apart around him?Can he find his way back home?According to his record label, Travis King's drinking and partying has to stop. Or else... Image rebranding means joining AA and singing opposite one of the industry's rising stars at an upcoming awards show. It wouldn't be so bad if Loretta Gram wasn't cold as ice. No matter how hard he turns on the charm, she won't give him a break. It looks like this cowboy has finally met his match.Loretta is still grieving the death of her original singing partner, and she doesn't have it in her to deal with playboy Travis King. But her career is all she has, so if singing with the Three Kings is what she needs, she'll do it. Loretta isn't as cold as she lets on, but she's had more than her share of heartache. When she finally shows Travis who she is, he knows he'll do anything to be her forever cowboy.Perfect for fans of:Enemies-to-lovers and opposites-attract romanceBehind-the-scenes glimpses into country musicCharacters who find the courage to be their true selvesPoignant romance that warms your heart
Country of the Bad Wolfes
by James Carlos BlakeA page-turning epic about the making of a borderland crime family, Country of the Bad Wolfes will appeal both to aficionados of family sagas and to fans of hard-knuckled crime novels by the likes of Donald Pollack, Elmore Leonard, James Lee Burke and James Ellroy. Basing the novel partly on his own ancestors, Blake presents the story of the Wolfe family - spanning three generations, centering on two sets of identical twins and the women they love, and ranging from New England to the heart of Mexico before arriving at its powerful climax at the Rio Grande. Begat by an Irish-English pirate in New Hampshire in 1828, the Wolfe family follows its manifest destiny into war-torn Mexico. There, through the connection of a mysterious American named Edward Little, their fortunes intertwine with those of Porfirio Díaz, who will rule the country for more than thirty years before his overthrow by the Revolution of 1910. In the course of those tumultuous chapters in American and Mexican history, as Díaz grows in power, the Wolfes grow rich and forge a violent history of their own, spawning a fearsome legacy that will pursue them to a climactic reckoning at the Río Grande.
Country Proud: A Novel (Painted Pony Creek #2)
by Linda Lael Miller"Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFirst love always burns brighter…Sheriff Eli Garrett is grateful for the good things in this life. Like his two best friends since childhood. A job that he loves. Enough land under the big skies of Montana to make a man feel free. And Brynne Bailey, finally back home in Painted Pony Creek to stay. Brynne was his high school sweetheart—and the girl he&’d betrayed all those years ago. But now, with a new year right around the corner, it&’s time to make amends and see what the future might hold…if she&’ll let him.Brynne has one rule for herself: never date another cop. She made that mistake once before, and her heart still hasn&’t recovered from losing the kids she&’d started to think of as her own. So she&’s happy to put the past behind her and be Eli&’s friend. Anything else is out of the question…until one electric kiss changes everything between them. But when a case blows wide open, putting Eli in danger, Brynne will confront her biggest fear. Some rules are meant to be broken and some hearts are worth the risk for a second chance with your first love. Painted Pony CreekBook 1: Country StrongBook 2: Country Proud
Country Soul
by Remmy Duchene2nd EditionWhen Jackson Rawlings comes out of the closet, he loses everything: from his record label to the self-confidence he needs to perform on stage. Jackson feels as if the world is out to get him. Broken and afraid, he escapes to Hallesford and the ranch he calls home. All he wants is to live out the rest of his life peacefully and out of the spotlight. But the fates just love interfering in his life. Marques Lopez is the owner of Phoenix Records, and not only does he hate what happened to Jackson, he feels Jackson Rawlings has plenty more to contribute to the music industry. He ventures into small-town USA to find the singer and when he does, Jackson is a mere fragment of the man he used to be. To make matters worse, Marques's body and heart step in to present him with a choice between business and pleasure--unless he could have his cake and eat it too....First Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2011.
Country Soul (Français)
by Emmanuelle Rousseau Remmy DucheneLorsque Jackson Rawlings sort du placard, il perd tout : son label et la confiance en soi dont il a besoin pour se produire sur scène. Jackson a l’impression que le monde lui en veut. Brisé et effrayé, il s’enfuit à Hallesford, dans le ranch qu’il appelle son foyer. Tout ce qu’il veut désormais, c’est passer le reste de sa vie, en toute quiétude, loin des projecteurs. Mais le destin adore interférer dans sa vie. Marques Lopez est le propriétaire de Phoenix Records et non seulement il déteste ce qui est arrivé au chanteur, mais il pense que Jackson Rawlings a plus que contribué à l’essor de l’industrie musicale. Il s’aventure donc dans la petite ville des États-Unis pour le rencontrer, et quand il le trouve, Jackson n’est plus que l’ombre de l’homme qu’il était. Pour rendre les choses encore plus complexes, le corps et le cœur de Marques entrent en jeu, l’incitant à devoir choisir entre les affaires et le plaisir. À moins qu’il puisse avoir le beurre et l’argent du beurre…
Country Strong: A Christmas Romance Novel (Painted Pony Creek #1)
by Linda Miller&“This second chance romance is set in the perfect setting of Painted Pony Creek. Curl up in your favorite reading chair and get lost in the pages of this book.&” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Country StrongCOUNTRY STRONG is the first book in a brand new western romance trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller!For the men of Painted Pony Creek, it&’s never too late for a second chance…Cord Hollister is a true cowboy at heart. As a man who has devoted his life to training horses under the big skies of Montana, he thrives on the stability of ranch life. But when a girl arrives in Painted Pony Creek with a shocking secret, Cord&’s orderly life is upended. She&’s the spitting image of the first woman who broke his heart—a woman he hasn&’t seen in years—and he&’ll do whatever he can to help her. He just can&’t do it alone…Shallie Fletcher left heartbreak where it belongs—in the past. And she&’s done everything she can to reinvent herself and move on. But when an opportunity arises to partner with a therapeutic riding program for kids, Shallie can&’t resist seeking out Cord for lessons. Back in school, he was the crush she couldn&’t forget, even though he had eyes only for her best friend. Seeing him now floods her with memories…and fills her with hope. Could the one who got away be the one who stays?Don&’t miss COUNTRY BORN, the next book in Linda Lael Miller&’s Painted Pony Creek series about three best buddies whose strength, honor and independence exemplify the Montana land they love.A Painted Pony Creek NovelBook 1 - Country StrongBook 2 - Country ProudBook 3 - Country BornBook 4 - Christmas in Painted Pony Creek
Country Strong
by Caitlin RicciWith only three months left on a lease-to-own agreement on a quarter horse Wyatt's worked hard to own, a thunderstorm spooks General and he throws Wyatt, changing both their lives forever. Luckily, Kellen, a friend of the stable owner, calls for emergency medical attention, and Wyatt comes out of the hospital with a broken wrist and a concussion. When Wyatt returns to the stable, he finds the owner has sold General to Kellen for retraining. But Wyatt's woes have just begun, and now he must drive an hour to see his horse. The perks help balance the hardships, however, and Wyatt finds himself falling for Kellen. His fortitude is soon tested again by the ultimate betrayal when he learns Kellen doesn't intend to return General after he's trained.
A Country Wedding: Based on a Hallmark Channel original movie
by Leigh DuncanWhen a country music star returns to his small town, he realizes all that he&’s left behind…Country music star Bradley Suttons is all set to marry his Hollywood actress girlfriend. There&’s just one thing: he&’s forgotten he&’s already married. When he was thirteen years old, he and his childhood best friend, Sarah Standor, held a makeshift wedding ceremony in his barn. Their promise? To always be there for one another. Their vows? Not exactly legally binding. When Bradley visits the small town where he grew up, he finds Sarah running a ranch for rescue horses…and he finally finds his inspiration again, writing new music from the heart. Even as Sarah helps him prepare for his upcoming country wedding, they both begin to wonder if their past holds the key to their future. This uplifting, clean romance includes a free original Hallmark recipe for &“Bradley Sutton&” Cowboy Steak Sandwiches.
The Couples
by Lauren MackenzieThree couples, one night. And the life that follows . . .Eva looked out of the window of the charmingly crumbling guest house and thought she might be sick. She could see Frank lying on the grass in last night's clothes - it wasn't clear whether he was conscious or not. Her husband, Shay, was in bed. She loved him, of course she did, just right now the person she most wanted to see was Connor. She didn't want to think about what had happened to Bea or how Lizzie was feeling . . .Frank's birthday had given them an excuse for a night away. The three couples, caught between caring for the children and worrying about their parents, were ready to have a good time. The drink flowed, Dublin felt a long way away and when Frank proposed they swap partners for the night, they forgot they were stressed about their finances and exhausted by their responsibilities. In the heat of the moment, it's deliciously reckless, and makes them all feel young again. The women text the man of their choice.One night. No obligations. No expectations. No falling in love. The only rule? No falling in love.But life doesn't follow the rules.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Couples
by Lauren Mackenzie'A blockbuster in waiting' Donal Ryan, author of The Queen of Dirt Island'Normal People for married people' Irish TimesEva looked out the attic window of their charming guest house and watched the sun rise. She thought she might be sick. Splayed on the lawn below was Frank, apparently out cold. Her husband snored in the bed behind her. She loved Shay, of course she did, but right now the only person she wanted to think about was Conor. She didn't want to think about Bea or Lizzie or what Lizzie might have got up to with Shay.Frank's 48th birthday had given the three couples an excuse for a much needed night away from children, nagging bills and ailing parents. The drink flowed, life in Dublin with all its stress felt a long way away. When Frank proposed they swap partners, it felt deliciously, irresistibly reckless. One night. No obligations. No expectations. All the women had to do was text a man of their choice.The only rule? No falling in love.It was a night that some of them couldn't remember. And others couldn't forget.
Courage and Compromise (Homestead #2)
by Stephen A. BlyHot days of a western Nebraska summer have caused the water to recede and the corn to grow on the Bowers homestead. Jolie Bowers throws herself into the role of a teacher at a one-room schoolhouse, spending every spare moment with Tanner Wells as they look forward to their wedding. A torrential September rain brings the sod roof down on top of the Bowers one night, the train tracks are washed out, and there is trouble with the railroad over shipping rates. Both sides in the conflict round up gunmen to enforce their position. Mr. Bowers gets arrested in Lincoln for starting a riot. A handsome widower, Strath Yarrow, suddenly appears, and Jolie hardly has time to sort out her true feelings. Throughout the book, Jolie relies on God's wisdom and guidance as she struggles to understand homestead politics and her own feelings for Tanner.
The Courage of a Cowboy (Elk Heights Ranch #2)
by Kristin VaydenNothing like a wedding to get a girl dreaming of happily-ever-after . . . Kessed Ling’s best friend’s big day is finally here. It’s especially exciting because it’s Kessed’s chance to show her childhood crush she’s not just a young bridesmaid, she’s a full-grown woman—with red hot desires. But when her long-awaited prey barely blinks an eye at her, Kessed retreats right back into her deeply guarded heart. Doesn’t matter that chivalrous Jasper Matthews steps in and offers a shoulder to lean on. Kessed is no longer in the market for a man, despite how unsettled the strong, silent groomsman makes her feel . . . As a veterinarian, Jasper better understands a skittish filly than he does willful Kessed Ling. But when fate finds him playing ranch hand alongside the raven-haired beauty, Jasper realizes she’s a woman running scared—and he’s just the man to tame her. So with soothing words and bold kisses, Jasper sets out to show Kessed how good it can be between a man and a woman. Especially when the man is falling hard and fast in love . . . “Obsessed. That’s how I felt while reading this book, like every page was better than the previous. Just try to put this down, I dare you.” --#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken on Heart of a Cowboy
Courage Under Fire: A Riveting Novel of Romantic Suspense (Silver Creek #2)
by Lindsay McKennaA gripping new novel of the West featuring the cowboys of Silver Creek by acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Lindsay McKenna, perfect for fans of the exciting novels of B.J. Daniels, Diana Palmer, and Delores Fossen. Seeking an escape from her dark past, Carissa Taylor heads to Silver Creek to build a new life. For Cari, landing a job at a historic ranch just outside town is a dream come true, and a chance to put her beekeeping expertise to work. Not only does she feel at home in the ruggedly beautiful landscape, but she&’s intensely drawn to rancher Chase Bishop, whose strong, steadfast nature quiets her unease. Maybe here she can finally be more than a hunted woman fleeing a vengeful killer—a man who&’s been after her nearly all her life . . . Chase didn&’t dare open his heart again after losing his first love. Until Cari entered his life. Her gentle beauty and nurturing spirit call to him like no other. So when her enraged stepbrother breaks out of prison and comes prowling around Chase&’s ranch, the former Marine goes into full protective mode, offering Cari the shelter of his home. But as the murderer&’s deadly threats draw ever closer, suddenly Chase is calling on his own killer instincts, knowing he will stop at nothing to keep safe the woman who has captured his soul . . . &“Series fans will be thrilled.&” —Publishers Weekly