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The Kid
by JEFF SCHILLThe Kid is the quickest draw in the West. Little does anyone know he isn&’t real. A fast-paced, cleverly woven, witty middle grade western adventure.It's 1881 in Destiny, Colorado. Fourteen-year-old Henry Upton&’s parents have died, and he&’s trying to keep his three younger brothers together on the farm. Henry writes a story about The Kid, the fastest draw in the West, to keep people away from their parts. But his stories will soon put more than his family and the farm at risk.Meanwhile, Herbert might lose his job as an editor at Gunslinger Magazine in Philadelphia if he can't find out why the author of The Kid stories recently stopped sending them. The soft city slicker is headed out west to find the author.And Snake-Eye Sam has set his sights on The Kid, whom he thinks is real. Sam has evil in his heart and jealousy in his veins. Breaking out of prison to shoot down The Kid is about the only thing that can cure the itch running down Sam's spine.Three storylines—plus Gunslinger Magazine&‘s The Kid stories—intertwine and come together just as Snake Eye Sam and Herbert both arrive in Destiny. On Main Street at high noon, a master plan is put in place at the same time that Henry and the Destiny sheriff get what they need to keep the Upton brothers together.Pull up for a tall frothy glass of sarsaparilla and enjoy this engaging and satisfying Western tale, full of quirky characters, snappy dialogue, and heart.
The Homesman: A Novel
by Glendon SwarthoutNow a major film directed by and starring Tommy Lee Jones and co-starring Meryl Streep, Hilary Swank, and John Lithgow, this classic Western novel captures the devastating realities of early frontier life through the eyes of one extraordinary woman.Now a major motion picture directed by Tommy Lee Jones, The Homesman is a devastating story of early pioneers in 1850s American West. It celebrates the ones we hear nothing of: the brave women whose hearts and minds were broken by a life of bitter hardship. A &“homesman&” must be found to escort a handful of them back East to a sanitarium. When none of the county&’s men steps up, the job falls to Mary Bee Cuddy—ex-teacher, spinster, indomitable and resourceful. Brave as she is, Mary Bee knows she cannot succeed alone. The only companion she can find is the low-life claim jumper George Briggs. Thus begins a trek east, against the tide of colonization, against hardship, Indian attacks, ice storms, and loneliness—a timeless classic told in a series of tough, fast-paced adventures. In an unprecedented sweep, Glendon Swarthout&’s novel won both the Western Writers of America&’s Spur Award and the Western Heritage Wrangler Award. A new afterword by the author&’s son Miles Swarthout tells of his parents Glendon and Kathryn&’s discovery of and research into the lives of the oft-forgotten frontier women who make The Homesman as moving and believable as it is unforgettable.
Sacred Clowns: A Leaphorn And Chee Novel (A Leaphorn and Chee Novel #11)
by Tony HillermanDon’t miss the TV series, Dark Winds, based on the Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+! From New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman comes another unforgettable mystery in which Leaphorn & Chee must race against the clock to solve two brutal murders.“[Hillerman's] clowns are . . . every bit as raucous, profane, and funny as Shakespeare's."—New York Times Book ReviewDuring a kachina ceremony at the Tano Pueblo, the antics of a dancing koshare fill the air with tension. Moments later, the clown is found bludgeoned to death, in the same manner a reservation schoolteacher was killed only days before.Officer Jim Chee and Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn believe that answers lie in the sacred clown's final cryptic message to the Tano people. But to decipher it, the two Navajo policemen may have to delve into closely guarded tribal secrets—on a sinister trail of blood that links a runaway, a holy artifact, corrupt Indian traders, and a pair of dead bodies.
Wolf Brother
by Jim KjelgaardThis is the story of a young Apache in the 1880's, when Indian reservations were new. Returning to his "home" after six years in the white man's schools, Jonathan hoped to help his people adjust to new ways of life. Instead, he was forced by circumstance to flee the reservation and join Cross Face's band of outlaws, who would not be confined. Jonathan soon learned that the lost cause of constantly raiding, fighting, or eluding the white soldiers was no solution. How he was captured, escaped, and worked out his own destiny form the climax of an eventful, moving book told entirely from the Indian viewpoint. Although fiction, Wolf Brother is based on actual events in Apache history. It is one of Jim Kjelgaard's most unusual, gripping tales of outdoor adventure.
Lean on Pete: A Novel
by Willy VlautinWilly Vlautin's award-winning novel follows the story of a newly orphaned fifteen-year old-boy struggling to make his way to a long lost aunt, who just might give him a home—now a major motion picture starring Chloë Sevigny (American Horror Story), Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire) and Travis Fimmel (Warcraft) and directed by Andrew Haigh (45 Years, Looking).Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson wants a home, food on the table, and a high school he can attend for more than part of a year. But as the son of a single father working in warehouses across the Pacific Northwest, Charley's been pretty much on his own. When tragic events leave him homeless weeks after their move to Portland, Oregon, Charley seeks refuge in the tack room of a run-down horse track. Charley's only comforts are his friendship with a failing racehorse named Lean on Pete and a photograph of his only known relative. In an increasingly desperate circumstance, Charley will head east, hoping to find his aunt who had once lived a thousand miles away in Wyoming—but the journey to find her will be a perilous one.In Lean on Pete, Willy Vlautin reveals the lives and choices of American youth like Charley Thompson who were failed by those meant to protect them and who were never allowed the chance to just be a kid.“The writing is spare and straightforward. . . . There is intensity in Vlautin’s narration, and also beauty and power . . . Vlautin’s major accomplishment lies in posing a damning question: How could we, as a society, have allowed this to happen?”— Seattle Times
The Longmire Defense: A Longmire Mystery (A Longmire Mystery #19)
by Craig JohnsonSheriff Walt Longmire uncovers a cold case that hits very close to home and forces him to put his life on the line with implications that some people would kill to keep buried foreverSheriff Walt Longmire and Dog are called on a routine search and rescue to Wyoming&’s Bighorn Mountains, where Walt finds himself on a rock outcropping remembering when his father told him about the first time he saw a man die. In the late forties, Bill Sutherland was shot but the investigation was stymied because no member of the elk camp—where he was found—was carrying the caliber rifle that killed the state accountant. When Dog discovers the missing weapon, the sheriff of Absaroka County is plunged headfirst into a cold case. His investigation quickly finds ties to a hidden mineral fund that someone is willing to kill to keep secret. The embodiment of the fair-minded detective, Walt is pushed to his ethical boundaries. In his relentless pursuit of the truth, he discovers the rifle in question belonged to none other than Walt&’s infamous and uncompromising grandfather, Lloyd Longmire.
Riding for the Brand: Stories
by Louis L'AmourThe open West was a land where wanderers could find themselves a home—one to fight for, be changed by, sometimes to die for. Jed Asbury was one such journeyman, taking on the identity of a dead person. Allen Ring was another: He&’d won his plot of land in a card game only to find he had to win again with a gun. From a has-been boxer to a ranch hand taking on his bosses&’ troubles, the characters in these classic Louis L&’Amour short stories are all &“riding for the brand&”—staying loyal to what matters, staking the West with their courage and their blood.
Forty Times a Killer: A Novel of John Wesley Hardin (Bad Men of the West #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneThe Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st CenturyWilliam Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone are the acclaimed masters of the American frontier and national bestsellers. Now, they take on the deadliest and most feared outlaw to ever walk the Old West--John Wesley Hardin. First he became a killer.Then he became a legend. He was 15 when he killed his first man. Before his murderous ways ended, Hardin killed 42 men in cold blood--one, the legend goes, because he snored too loudly. From then on John Wesley Hardin stayed true to his calling, killing man after man after man, spending most of his life being pursued by both local lawmen and federal troops. Hardin lived a fever dream of lightning fast draws and flying lead. By the age of seventeen, Hardin earned a deadly reputation for cold-blooded killing that drew traitors, backstabbers and wanna-be gunslingers--all for a chance to gun down the man who had turned killing into an all-American legend. . .
The Wrong Cowboy
by Lauri RobinsonA rancher provides a temporary home for a woman and the orphans in her care and falls for his ready-made family in this western historical romance.One mail-order bride in need of rescue!All the rigorous training in the world could not have prepared nursemaid Marie Hall for trailing the wilds of Dakota with six orphans. Especially when her ingenious plan—to pose as the mail-order bride of the children’s next of kin—leads Marie to the wrong cowboy!Proud and stubborn, Stafford Burleson is everything Marie’s been taught to avoid. But with her fate and that of the children in his capable hands, Marie soon feels there’s something incredibly right about this rugged rancher and his brooding charm.“A delightful western—humor, realism and sweet emotion.” —RT Book Reviews on Inheriting a Bride
Honor-Bound Lawman
by Danica FavoriteAn endangered woman finds safety and a second chance at love at an ex-lawman’s ranch in this inspirational historical romance.When Laura Booth’s dangerous ex-husband escapes from prison, she turns to the one man who can protect her: Owen Hamilton. Living with the widowed former lawman—who once helped put her ex in jail—and his adorable twin daughters on their Colorado ranch is a welcome respite. For the first time, Laura feels safe—but after her troubled past, she’ll never trust her heart again.Owen would like to say only obligation draws him to Laura’s side. But in his gut he knows his feelings for the gentle beauty run deeper than duty—and it stops him cold. After guarding their wary hearts for years, can Owen and Laura give love a second chance?
The Last Picture Show (Last Picture Show Trilogy #No. 1)
by Larry McMurtry“McMurtry is an alchemist who converts the basest materials to gold.” — New York Times Book Review The Last Picture Show (1966) is both a rambunctious coming-of-age story and an elegy to a forlorn Texas town trying to keep its one movie house alive. Adapted into the Oscar-winning film, this masterpiece immortalizes the lives of the hardscrabble residents who are threatened by the inexorable forces of the modern world.
Secrets: A Novel
by Jude DeverauxJude Deveraux brilliantly entwines passion, memory, and a touch of intrigue in this spellbinding New York Times bestseller.At age twelve, Cassandra Madden fell in love with Jefferson Ames, a young man she met at one of her mother's business conferences. For years, Cassandra held on to this unrequited love in order to cope with her loneliness and the pain of her mother's coldness; even after meeting a man she thought she might marry, her heart still yearned for Jeff. In a decisive moment, Cassandra calls off her pending engagement and travels to Williamsburg, Virginia, to become the nanny to the now-widowed Jeff's young daughter. But the object of her desire barely notices her. That is, until the day she hears shots coming from the mansion of an eccentric neighbor, a world-renowned actress. Stepping into a world of deception, where no one is who they claim to be, Cassandra must unravel the secrets all around her—before she and Jeff can ever find happiness together.
Ever After at Sweetheart Ranch: A Valentine Valley Novel (Valentine Valley #6)
by Emma CaneEmma Cane's Valentine Valley series returns, as a teacher and her cowboy crush kindle sparks—and something more—in the town that lives up to its name . . . The only thing hotter than a cowboy . . . Math teacher Lyndsay De Luca never surprised anyone—least of all herself—until this summer. First, she secretly published her debut romance novel. Then, she started dating Will Sweet, the cowboy of her dreams. And now, Lyndsay's scrambling to hide the juiciest tidbit of all: that the hazel-eyed hero of her steamy fiction is the same guy whose kisses have become her mind-blowing reality.. . . Is a cowboy in love. Ever since Will's high-school sweetheart died in a tragic accident, he hasn't been able to commit to a long-term relationship. Lyndsay is the first woman in years who's been able to catch—and keep—his attention. When they team up to teach Valentine's teens about ranch life, Will discovers it's not just her sexy-as-hell smile that has him hooked. Will she be the one to finally break down the walls around his guarded heart?
Crazy Heart: A Novel
by Thomas Cobb“Crazy Heart just might be the finest country-western novel ever written, bar none.” — Houston Post"A masterpiece. . . . Cobb has created an unforgettable character who engages not only your interest but your emotion . . . and who proceeds to take you on a roller-coaster ride through his tawdrily tumultuous life.” — Chicago TribuneThomas Cobb’s riveting novel tells the unforgettable story of a former country music star hoping to take one last shot at a better life.At the age of fifty-seven—living a life riddled with ex-wives, one night stands, and daily diet of Jack Daniels—Bad Blake is on his last legs. His ticker, his liver, even his pick-up truck are all giving him trouble. A renowned songwriter and “picker” who hasn’t recorded in five years, Bad now travels the countryside on gigs that take him mostly to motels and bowling alleys. Enter Jean Craddock, a young journalist sent to interview him after a beautiful concert, and a tentative romance blooms. Can Bad stop living the life of a country-western song and tie a rope around his crazy heart?
The Gunslinger
by Lorraine HeathA version of this work originally appeared in the print anthology To Tame a Texan, under the title "Long Stretch of Lonesome."A hired gun falls for the one woman who's completely wrong for him in this Western romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorraine Heath.Chance Wilder never wanted to be a hero. A road-weary gunslinger with a ruthless reputation, he focuses only on his next target—and his next payday. That is, until a young boy offers Chance everything he owns—a piece of string, a harmonica, and a bent penny—if he'll save his sister from a couple of thugs. Chance agrees, only to discover that the beautiful, fierce young woman in need of rescue is actually the very person he's been hunting: his next mark.But after he saves her, Lillian Madison awakens in him long-buried dreams and possibilities. Facing the demons of his past, Chance is forced to question his next move. Dare he risk everything by following his heart … and trust that the road to redemption begins with Lillian?
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.
Dry Road to Nowhere (The Frontier Overland Company #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJOHNSTONE COUNTRY. TRAVEL AT YOUR OWN RISK. Some call it the most dangerous stagecoach in the West. But the hard-driving owners of the Frontier Overland Company will get you where you want to go—if you don&’t mind a detour through hell . . . The Civil War is over. But Wyoming Territory is still a battleground for the native tribes who live there. Most folks avoid the area like the plague. But not former Texas Ranger Butch Keeler and his saloon fight buddy Tucker Cobb. They figured Wyoming would be the perfect place to launch the Frontier Overland Company—a rough-and-ready stagecoach operation that dares to go where others fear to tread. Butch and Cobb aren&’t afraid of much—but their next stagecoach trip could change all that. And it just might be their last . . . The passengers are good people: Colonel McBride, who&’s delivering much-needed supplies to Fort Washington, and his lovely niece, who wants to visit her dying father. Even though the road to get there is overrun with armed Lakota, Cheyenne, and other deadly threats, Butch and Cobb are determined to help an old friend. Problem is, their worst enemy—a power-hungry business rival and self-described &“King&”—is out there. Waiting for them. Laying a trap to destroy their operation. And plotting to burn everything to the ground. Over Butch and Cobb&’s dead bodies . . .
Three Cowboys and a Bride (Three Cowboys #3)
by Kate PearceNew York Times bestselling author Kate Pearce is back with a delightful new romance about a gutsy cowboy who learns that he&’ll gamble it all for the woman he loves . . . Cowboy Max Romero is a married man—even if he hasn&’t seen his bride since their impulsive Reno wedding. When the seriously sexy Brit Phoebe Creighton-Smith suddenly shows up in his life again, the last thing he expects is a request to play man-and-wife in front of her family. But it sounds like a challenge to the mischievous Max, who offers Phoebe one in return—give up proper English etiquette for riding the range like a real rancher&’s woman. Phoebe is willing to rope a stallion, if it means she can convince her grandmother to release the trust fund she&’s entitled to after marriage. She&’ll just have to pretend that her deliciously brawny &“husband&” isn&’t tempting her to total abandon every minute of every day—and night. But just when the heat between them crackles into a blaze, Phoebe&’s snobby clan forces Max to make a choice, he knows he&’ll risk everything to convince her that with them, true love is a sure thing . . .
A Texas Brand of Justice & Stone Cold Undercover Agent: Two Thrilling Romance Novels
by B.J. Daniels Nicole HelmBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.A Texas Brand of Justice by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels, previously published as The Agent's Secret ChildOn a search for a key informant and her daughter, Texas Confidential Agent Jake Cantrell is shocked to find that the woman he's looking for is a little too familiar. Isabella Montenegro doesn't remember Jake—she has gaps in her past that she's never been able to fill in. But now fragmented memories begin to assault her. Who is she? Who is the father of her child? With her whole life at stake, and the safety of her daughter in the balance, there's only one person to trust: Jake.FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Stone Cold Undercover Agent by Nicole HelmJaime Alessandro fears he&’s been undercover too long. Now his only shot at destroying one of Texas&’s largest crime organizations is Gabriella Torres—a &“gift&” from The Stallion and his longest-held captive. Her inside info and inspired moves are helping Jaime take the gang apart. But what he&’s starting to feel for the brilliant, tough-minded Gabriella could get them worse than killed…Previously published.
A Forever Kind of Rancher
by Maisey YatesBeware those rodeo men… Cowboy Boone Carson isn&’t as hard as he appears. He fell in love once, a long time ago, and it never let go of him. Unfortunately for him, he fell in love with Wendy Stevens, who fell in love with Boone&’s best friend. Then she went and married the jerk and had his babies. But now… Wendy Stevens has finally left her no-good, unfaithful husband, and all she knows is that she&’ll never fall for another bull rider. Yet much to her surprise, the person who steps up to help her and her kids…is her husband&’s best friend, Boone—and he makes her feel things she&’s never felt before. Suddenly, Boone has a chance with the woman of his dreams. Can he prove he&’s a man who will go the distance, a rodeo man who will stay?Includes a bonus story, Breaking All Her Rules!From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Carsons of Lone Rock
Her Secret to Keep (The Women of Dalton Ranch #2)
by Makenna LeeA secret that bound them together…And split them apart!Decades earlier, Sage Dalton gave a family their greatest gift: their daughter, Loren. But when an unwanted connection sparked between the surrogate and the father-to-be, they immediately cut contact. Years later, when widowed Grayson DeLuca reappears in small-town Channing to start over, something still sizzles between them. Grayson had made a sacred promise to his wife: to stay away from Sage—and to never disclose to their daughter the secret of her birth. But the bond between Sage and troubled Loren is as palpable as the day the teenager was born…even if Loren has no idea who Sage is. Are some secrets meant to be told?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Women of Dalton Ranch Book 1: The Rancher's Love SongBook 2: Her Secret to Keep
Hill Country Hero: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Truly Texas #8)
by Kit HawthorneShe&’s always loved him…But she&’s done waiting!Paralegal and historical author Annalisa Cavazos is finally cutting ties with her lifelong crush, Javi Mendoza—being friends is just too painful. But when Javi finds an artifact at his classic car shop that leads to a discovery for Annalisa&’s book, they&’re thrown together on a search that just might rewrite Limestone Springs, Texas, history—and their feelings for each other.From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Truly TexasBook 1: Hill Country SecretBook 2: Coming Home to TexasBook 3: The Texan's Secret SonBook 4: Hill Country PromiseBook 5: Snowbound with the RancherBook 6: Her Valentine CowboyBook 7: Hill Country HomeBook 8: Hill Country Hero
The Rancher's Reunion: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Bachelor Cowboys #7)
by Lisa ChildsIf she confesses her secret, will he stay…Or run for good? Veterinarian Cash Cassidy and single mom Becca Calder have been each other&’s best friend through everything, including raising her young daughter, Hope. But Becca has been keeping a secret from Cash. Now he&’s insisting on truth from everyone in his life, and Becca knows she'll have to confess. Can Cash move past his old wounds and see that the loving family he desires has been there all along?New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa ChildsFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Bachelor CowboysBook 1: A Rancher's PromiseBook 2: The Cowboy's Unlikely MatchBook 3: The Bronc Rider's Twin SurpriseBook 4: The Cowboy's Ranch RescueBook 5: The Firefighter's Family SecretBook 6: The Doc's Instant FamilyBook 7: The Rancher's Reunion
Home to Her Cowboy: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (The Cowboys of Garrison, Texas #4)
by Sasha SummersAn awkward reunion…Or a new beginning?Divorced mom Eloise Green has a bit of history with Garrison&’s favorite cowboy, and everyone in the small Texas town knows it. There&’s simply no avoiding Mike Woodard, or the old wound she thought she&’d gotten over. And while he&’s great with her kids, Eloise knows better than to trust the irritatingly handsome cowboy…especially when she knows he has a knack for heartbreak. From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.The Cowboys of Garrison, TexasBook 1: The Rebel Cowboy's BabyBook 2: The Wrong CowboyBook 3: To Trust a CowboyBook 4: Home to Her Cowboy
The Right Cowboy: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (The Fortunes of Prospect #4)
by Cheryl HarperIs she his enemyOr winning first place in his heart?When famous bronc rider Grant Armstrong stops to change journalist Mia Romero&’s flat tire, she feels like she&’s been gifted a lucky horseshoe. Grant is lying low to escape an impending scandal. But when the bright, funny city girl helps his Rocky Mountain hometown, he&’s tempted to confide everything. Will she move on once she has his secret, or could trusting her be the first step to forever? USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.The Fortunes of ProspectBook 1: The Cowboy Next DoorBook 2: Her Cowboy's PromiseBook 3: The Cowboy's Second ChanceBook 4: The Right CowboyBook 5: Courting the Cowgirl