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Maryann's Appaloosa
by Karen L. PhelpsWhen fifteen-year-old Maryann Madigan’s parents are killed in a plane crash, she’s uprooted from a privileged Boston lifestyle to a Wyoming horse ranch. Living with an aunt she barely knows, the young woman struggles with her grief until a spirited appaloosa stallion captures her heart. There’s just one problem, she’s terrified of horses. Determined to learn how to ride, she enlists the help of Rick Ferguson, a charismatic, dark-haired cowboy who falls hard for the shy but resilient beauty. Clandestine riding lessons conquer her fear of horses and kindle their young love. When a vindictive ranch hand goes too far, Maryann must fight to save her beloved horse, her hero, and the place she now calls home.
Massacre at Crow Creek Crossing: A Cole Bonner Western (A Cole Bonner Western #3)
by Charles G. WestA shocking tale of violence and vengeance in the hills of Wyoming. From Spur Award-winning author Charles G. West . . . FIRST COMES BLOODCole Bonner will never forget what happened to his family at Crow Creek Crossing. His wife, her parents, and their three young children—brutally slaughtered by outlaws. The horror of the massacre drove him into the wilderness. Drove him nearly mad. And drove him to seek an equally brutal revenge . . . THEN COMES CARNAGENow, against his better judgment, Bonner is returning to the place that almost destroyed him. While hunting in the mountains, he discovers that a man has been murdered and a woman abducted. He manages to track the killers and free her. But to bring the widow to safety, he will have to face his own demons. Return to his old homestead. And relive the violence—and the vengeance—of another massacre at Crow Creek Crossing . . . “Rarely has an author painted the great American West in strokes so bold, vivid, and true.”—Ralph Compton
Massacre At Goliad: A Story of the Buckalew Family
by Elmer KeltonWhen Texan-born Josh Buckalew met Teresa, a young and beautiful Mexican woman, it was love at first sight. But with the Alamo recently sieged and destroyed, Josh knew this rosebud love would be unobtainable on account of the war thorns harrowing the country.So the Buckalew brothers, Josh and Thomas, along with Josh's friend Muley, the man-child, come together with other Texans to protect their land at Goliad against the Mexicans who have just ravished the Alamo.But what's at stake for Josh? Will he listen to his brother and become a war hero, eradicating Mexican control? Or will he follow his heart and take Teresa far, far away from all of the bloodshed?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Massacre at Whip Station (The O'Malleys of Texas #3)
by Dusty RichardsFrom Western Writers of America Spur Award-winning author Dusty Richards comes a blistering new novel in his O&’Malley saga, trailing one family&’s epic struggle to live out their dreams on the deadly battleground of the Texas Frontier . . . Whip Station, a critical stop on the Butterfield stagecoach line, is dead smack in the middle of no-man&’s land. The lawless call it an easy target. Joe O&’Malley calls it home. If anybody can tame a wild, violent territory, it&’s the seasoned frontiersman. So can his family, who have the same pride and honor coursing through their veins. Helping to plant roots is his son Jackson, a former wrangler married to a steadying force of nature. Joe&’s grandchildren have their own brand of grit. The boy—a firebrand with a knife. The girl—book-smart and wicked-wise. But Whip Station is also hunting ground for Mexican revolutionaries, savage Indians, post-war renegade Confederates, and the deadliest outlaws who ever drew a breath. It&’s time for the O&’Malleys to take aim. With a rawhide-tough will to survive, they&’re banding together to protect their future against the most savage odds imaginable. &“Dusty Richards is the embodiment of the Old West.&”—Storyteller Magazine
Massacre Creek
by Gordon D. Shirreffs"Bloody Khuyper" they called the captain who ruled the Union Army's prisoner-of-war camp in the west. And no Johnny Reb hated the man more than Sabin Shay of Texas. Then word came that Khuyper was to command an expedition against the hostile Indians. Sabin Shay saw his chance. He disavowed the Confederacy, swore allegiance to the Union and volunteered to fight Indians as a "Galvanized Yankee. " He did it knowing that Khuyper would make his life hell on the trail, knew that his name would come up for every suicide patrol. But he also knew that somewhere along the way he and Khuyper would stand over drawn guns--man to man!
Massacre Mountain: A Cotton Pickens Western (Cotton Pickens #4)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneThe Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st CenturyIn the booming mining town of Doubtful, Wyoming, Cotton Pickens is the law. And in William W. and J.A. Johnstone's rollicking new Western, the law is in a fight for its life. . .Making Of A MassacreCotton Pickens is feeling about as low as a man can get. Held up, robbed and fired from his job as sheriff, things get even worse when someone murders Cotton's horse Critter. And it's all happening just as a flashy, fleshy stage company comes to town. Some folks demand the show be shut down for immorality. Some folks--Cotton included--sure enjoy the proceedings. But when a man gets stabbed to death, a bank safe gets blown up, and another county's sheriff starts imposing his will, Cotton realizes that a dastardly plot is taking over Doubtful. Badge or no badge, Cotton is going to war. To catch a killer. To stand up to some self-righteous fatheads. And for the right to see a little bare-naked leg--or die trying. . .
Mastering the Ride
by J. P. BarnabyJosh, a young gay submissive with a strong desire to serve, is searching for the Master of his dreams. After being released by yet another Dom, he takes the advice of his trainer and leaves Chicago to accept the invitation of a Montana rancher--a real, live, modern-day cowboy. With his new Master, Wade Mallory, Josh may just find what he's looking for... and more.
Matagorda
by Louis L'AmourTap Duvarney lost his innocence in the War Between the States and then put his skills to the test as a soldier in the frontier army. Now he has settled on the Texas coast, working a ranch as the partner of his old friend Tom Kittery-and finding himself in the middle of a feud between Kittery and the neighboring Munson family. Around Matagorda Island, most people are either backing the Munsons or remaining silent. But the danger from outside Kittery's camp is nothing compared to the threat within, as Duvarney begins to suspect that Kittery's woman isn't everything she appears to be. Now Tap is discovering that he must go to war again. But will it be with the Munsons-or with his closest friend?From the Paperback edition.
Matagorda/The First Fast Draw
by Louis L'AmourMatagordaTap Duvarney lost his innocence in the War Between the States, then tested his skills in the frontier army. Now he's settled on the Texas coast, working a ranch as the partner of his old friend Tom Kittery--and finding himself in the middle of a feud between Kittery and a neighboring family. But the danger from outside is nothing compared to the threat within, as Duvarney suspects Kittery's woman isn't all she appears to be. Tap may have to go to war again. But this time will it be with his closest friend?The First Fast DrawEast Texas wasn't much of a home for Cullen Baker. Few liked him, and some even tried to kill him. Yet after three years of wandering, he's back to farm the land that is rightfully his. But Cullen's neighbors have long memories, and his worst adversary has teamed up with a vicious outlaw. With enemies closing in on all sides and threatening the woman he loves, Cullen will have to be faster than lightning--and twice as deadly--just to survive.From the Paperback edition.
Matanza
by Kerry Newcomb Frank SchaeferA Texas bride crosses Mexico in search of the man who stole her heart His name is Maguire. Half Mexican, half Irish, he is equally at home at a society ball, at a cockfight, and on the driest plains of the Southern desert. Once he was an orphan, taken in by a Texas family that raised him until he was old enough to make his way in the world. He became a mercenary, battling his way across the South Pacific until disease and injury forced him home. There he reconnected with the lady of the house, Corinne, beginning an affair that destroyed her husband and forced Maguire back into the wilderness. Twelve years later, he is a notorious adventurer, known as one of the most dangerous men in Mexico, and Corinne cannot get him off her mind. Accompanied by an American reporter, she ventures south to find the man she loved--a quest that will sweep her off her feet all over again.
A Match Made in Texas
by Margaret Brownley"A great story by a wonderful author." —#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberWelcome to Two-Time Texas: Where tempers burn hot Love runs deep And a single woman can change the course of history: There's a new sheriff in town. Amanda Lockwood gets more than she bargained for when she's elected Two-Time Texas's first female sheriff. Anxious to prove herself, she sets out to stop crime in its tracks—taking down wanted man Rick Barrett in the process. But there's something special about the charming outlaw. Common sense says he must be guilty...but her heart keeps telling her otherwise. So what's a sheriff to do? Gather an all-female posse and ride to save the day.Things sure don't look good for Rick. If he doesn't convince the pretty sheriff to let him go, he'll soon be pushing up daisies. But his plan to woo her to his side backfires when he's the one who falls head over heels. Now he must choose between freedom or saving the woman he loves...and the clock is ticking.Who knew A Match Made in Texas could be such sweet, clean, madcap fun?Two-Time Texas: Left at the Altar (Book 1) A Match Made in Texas (Book 2)How the West was Wed (Book 3)Praise for Left at the Altar: "A great story by a wonderful author." —#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber "A sweet, touching love story." —Kirkus"Lively and warm. A welcome addition to a sparse yet popular subgenre." —Booklist
A Match Made in Texas (Deep in the Heart of Texas #6)
by Katie LaneA MATCH MADE IN TEXAS is the sixth book in Katie Lane's bestselling, witty and sexy Deep in the Heart of Texas series. Living with four over-protective brothers is enough to make a good girl go bad. But the day Brianne Cates hits the road for a taste of freedom, she gets more trouble than she bargained for when she's arrested by a sexy sheriff in mirrored shades. Now doing a stint of community service, she's not going to let a cowboy cop like Dusty Hicks mess with her newfound independence-even if he awakens every wicked fantasy she's ever had. In Bramble, Texas, Dusty is the law. That means no leniency for the gorgeous rebel whose highway antics almost got them both killed. The divorced lawman doesn't need another rich, pampered princess, even if Brianne has the lushest body and sweetest smile in the whole darn state. But even as Brianne proves that she lives to walk on the wild side, Dusty begins to wonder if maybe he has what it takes to tame her....
Matched by Mistake: An Enemies to Lovers Western Romance (Texas Cattleman's Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps #1)
by Katherine GarberaWhen a new dating app matches the members of feuding families, one date for the public leads to sizzling chemistry in the first novel of the Texas Cattleman&’s Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps miniseries!To keep up appearances, they&’ll fight an attraction neither expected…Scandal abounds at the tech fair in Royal, Texas, when a very public dating app snafu matches Jericho Winters with Maggie Del Rio! Their high-profile rival families have been feuding for generations, and both sides agree that their reluctant offspring should go on the date to keep the PR positive and help make the app a success. But Jericho and Maggie never expected to actually like each other. When fake kisses lead to real, undeniable desire, they must choose between burying the family feud to stay together…or destroying each other for good.Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.You&’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Texas Cattleman&’s Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps series:Book 1: Matched by Mistake by Katherine GarberaBook 2: The Rancher Meets His Match by J. Margot CritchBook 3: Breaking the Rancher&’s Rules by Cat SchieldBook 4: The Trouble with an Heir by Stacey KennedyBook 5: Under the Same Roof by Niobia BryantBook 6: Keeping a Little Secret by Cynthia St. Aubin
Matched by Mistake & The Rancher Meets His Match (Texas Cattleman's Club: Diamonds & Dating Apps)
by Katherine Garbera J. Margot CritchHow can one little dating app cause Royal, Texas, so much scandal? Rivals attract and the stakes—and forbidden desire—have never been higher in these two Texas Cattleman's Club romances from USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine Garbera and J. Margot Critch!Matched by Mistake by USA TODAY bestselling author Katherine GarberaMatching two rivals leads to unintended attraction… Scandal abounds at the tech fair in Royal, Texas, when a very public dating app snafu matches two members of feuding families, Jericho Winters and Maggie Del Rio! The rivals agree they should go on a date to keep the PR positive. But when fake kisses lead to real desire, will they bury the family feud…or destroy each other for good?The Rancher Meets His Match by J. Margot CritchOne mismatch is all it takes to start a scandal! How in the hell did Misha Law&’s dating app match tech entrepreneur Trey Winters&’s brother with a family rival? The intimidating alpha businessman demands answers and—after one look at the beautiful app programmer—so much more. But as sparks between them sizzle and ignite, the match they make might be their own… Two sizzling Texas Cattleman's Club romances, one great value!
Matchless: A Western Story
by Jane Candia ColemanMatchless is a passionate, compelling, and magnificently authentic human drama based on the diary of the woman whose life it celebrates. Written with incredible power and in a dazzling feat of story telling is the narrative of Horace Tabor and his wife, Augusta. Of how they left Maine to seek their fortune and ended up in the mining camps of Colorado. Of how Augusta prepared meals for miners and eventually opened up a store and became postmistress while raising their young son. One day Augusta was at work in the store and Horace with a finger in every political pie and the next they were rich as Midas. From then on, everything Horace Tabor touched turned to gold, or rather, to silver. It was then that their lives diverged. After twenty years of hard work and unity, Augusta was renounced as an embarrassment by a man who had or could buy anything in the world.
The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission (A Boots And Bouquets Novel)
by Jaci BurtonNew York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton celebrates the gift of love and the holiday season with a snowy Christmas wedding at the Bellini family vineyard. Stranded at the Red Moss Vineyard a week before her best friend's wedding, LA native and professional matchmaker Alice Weatherford is not pleased with her first trip to Oklahoma, or the epic snowstorm forcing her to stay. So much for Christmas cheer. What she needs is a project, something to distract her...and, oh, has she found one in neighboring rancher Clay Henry. Gorgeous, charming, and unlike any other man she's ever met, finding the right woman for Clay should be easy.... Having grown up with the Bellini sisters, it's no hardship for Clay to ride out the storm at their cozy family vineyard, especially since that means spending time with their savvy and smart houseguest. But despite Alice’s best efforts, he's not the least bit interested in her matchmaking.... Alice is the only woman Clay wants. Now he just has to convince the matchmaker herself to give love a chance.
The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission: A delightful Christmas treat! (Boots and Bouquets)
by Jaci BurtonNew York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton begins a brand-new series of irresistible cowboys and unforgettable weddings with this charming Boots and Bouquets Christimas novella.If you love Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Jill Shalvis, you'll love Jaci Burton!How better to get in the Christmas mood that by celebrating a with a snowy wedding at a family vineyard? Stranded at the Red Moss Vineyard a week before her best friend's wedding, LA native and professional matchmaker Alice Weatherford is not pleased with her first trip to Oklahoma, or the epic snowstorm forcing her to stay. So much for Christmas cheer. What she needs is a project, something to distract her...and, oh, has she found one in neighboring rancher Clay Henry. Gorgeous, charming, and unlike any other man she's ever met, finding the right woman for Clay should be easy... Having grown up with the Bellini sisters, it's no hardship for Clay to ride out the storm at their cozy family vineyard, especially since that means spending time with their savvy and smart houseguest. But despite Alice's best efforts, he's not the least bit interested in her matchmaking... Alice is the only woman Clay wants. Now he just has to convince the matchmaker herself to give love a chance.Want more sexy romance? Look out for more cowboys and weddings in the Boots and Bouquets series and check out Jaci's gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames. Or to turn up the heat, look out for Jaci's sizzling Brotherhood by Fire and Play-By-Play series which began with The Perfect Play.
Matilda's Last Waltz
by Tamara McKinleyIf you love Lesley Pearse, you're sure to fall for Tamara McKinley.When tragedy strikes, Jenny craves a fresh start away from the memories of her past. So when she unexpectedly inherits a sheep station in the Australian Outback called Churinga, she welcomes the escape. But Churinga turns out to be a lonely place, where the weather is extreme and the neighbours hostile. As Jenny fights to take control of her new life, she discovers some surprising secrets about the station itself and its enigmatic previous owner - the mysterious Matilda - leading Jenny to wonder if inheriting the station has been a blessing or a curse.
Matilda's Last Waltz
by Tamara MckinleyIf you love Lesley Pearse, you're sure to fall for Tamara McKinley.When tragedy strikes, Jenny craves a fresh start away from the memories of her past. So when she unexpectedly inherits a sheep station in the Australian Outback called Churinga, she welcomes the escape. But Churinga turns out to be a lonely place, where the weather is extreme and the neighbours hostile. As Jenny fights to take control of her new life, she discovers some surprising secrets about the station itself and its enigmatic previous owner - the mysterious Matilda - leading Jenny to wonder if inheriting the station has been a blessing or a curse.
A Mating of Hawks (The Arizona Saga #3)
by Jeanne WilliamsA powerful dynasty founded in Arizona's frontier past faces a grave threat in the stunning conclusion to a Spur Award-winning historical romance series. Years have passed since Tracy Benoit last set foot on Rancho del Socorro. Now she returns to the magnificent spread in the shadows of Arizona's Santa Rita Mountains to say goodbye to the ranch's dying patriarch, Patrick O'Shea. But her visit stirs deeper emotions than Tracy anticipates, because Shea, Patrick's handsome Vietnam veteran son, has come home as well. Just when the electricity between Tracy and Shea is about to ignite, Patrick dies. There is no time to mourn, however, as Shea's half-brother, Judd, has sinister plans to the sell the ranch for a quick profit. But Judd wants to control more than the land; he has a dark desire to possess Tracy as well, and will destroy everything his ancestors worked so hard to build in order to make his wicked fantasies a reality. Can Tracy and Shea stop such a reckless and powerful enemy, or is their love doomed to die along with Patrick's legacy? The sensational final chapter in a powerful saga inspired by the turbulent history of the Southwest, A Mating of Hawks is a masterpiece of romantic fiction from a bestselling author with "a clear-voiced style that transcends genre" (TheKansas City Star).
Matt Caldwell: Texas Tycoon
by Diana PalmerEnjoy a tale of true Texas love in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's reader-favorite story, Matt Caldwell: Texas Tycoon! Matt Caldwell must be the hardest-hearted man in the Lone Star State. The last thing he wants to do is open up to a woman--let alone trust her! --and risk getting hurt. So he's sworn off spending any time with a member of the fairer sex...until his beautiful new assistant walks through the office door. What's a mogul to do? On the run from her past, Leslie Murray is in need of a protector, stat. And her new boss might just be the one who can guard her present--and protect her future. But when Leslie suddenly finds herself in Matt's strong arms, she wonders if she could be the one to knock down the bachelor's protective walls and finally bring love to this long, tall Texan.
Matt Jensen #5: Snake River Slaughter
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneTHE ADOPTED SON OF MOUNTAIN MAN SMOKE JENSEN: HIS SOUL WAS FORGED BY VIOLENCE AND HARDSHIP, HIS CALLING THE SOUND OF A GUN... SNAKE RIVER MASSACRE Matt Jensen didn't want to kill two murderers in Wyoming but he had no choice. Now, his fame has reached into Idaho Territory where a woman Matt knew as a child in an orphanage is being hunted by predators... Kitty Wellington inherited her uncle's 20,000-acre ranch--and a mortgage--on the Snake River. She plans to pay her debt by selling thoroughbreds to the U.S. Army. But a relative is trying to steal it all...until Matt enters a fight whose most dangerous combatants have yet to show their hand. Behind one man's evil plot as a small army of vicious killers masquerading as peace officers in Boise. For men who are used to getting their way, the odds in this fight look pretty good...until they meet Matt Jensen. The real battle is about to begin. THE ADOPTED SON OF MOUNTAIN MAN SMOKE JENSEN: HIS SOUL WAS FORGED BY VIOLENCE AND HARDSHIP, HIS CALLING THE SOUND OF A GUN... SNAKE RIVER MASSACRE Matt Jensen didn't want to kill two murderers in Wyoming but he had no choice. Now, his fame has reached into Idaho Territory where a woman Matt knew as a child in an orphanage is being hunted by predators... Kitty Wellington inherited her uncle's 20,000-acre ranch--and a mortgage--on the Snake River. She plans to pay her debt by selling thoroughbreds to the U.S. Army. But a relative is trying to steal it all...until Matt enters a fight whose most dangerous combatants have yet to show their hand. Behind one man's evil plot as a small army of vicious killers masquerading as peace officers in Boise. For men who are used to getting their way, the odds in this fight look pretty good...until they meet Matt Jensen. The real battle is about to begin. THE ADOPTED SON OF MOUNTAIN MAN SMOKE JENSEN: HIS SOUL WAS FORGED BY VIOLENCE AND HARDSHIP, HIS CALLING THE SOUND OF A GUN... SNAKE RIVER MASSACRE Matt Jensen didn't want to kill two murderers in Wyoming but he had no choice. Now, his fame has reached into Idaho Territory where a woman Matt knew as a child in an orphanage is being hunted by predators... Kitty Wellington inherited her uncle's 20,000-acre ranch--and a mortgage--on the Snake River. She plans to pay her debt by selling thoroughbreds to the U.S. Army. But a relative is trying to steal it all...until Matt enters a fight whose most dangerous combatants have yet to show their hand. Behind one man's evil plot as a small army of vicious killers masquerading as peace officers in Boise. For men who are used to getting their way, the odds in this fight look pretty good...until they meet Matt Jensen. The real battle is about to begin. THE ADOPTED SON OF MOUNTAIN MAN SMOKE JENSEN: HIS SOUL WAS FORGED BY VIOLENCE AND HARDSHIP, HIS CALLING THE SOUND OF A GUN... SNAKE RIVER MASSACRE Matt Jensen didn't want to kill two murderers in Wyoming but he had no choice. Now, his fame has reached into Idaho Territory where a woman Matt knew as a child in an orphanage is being hunted by predators... Kitty Wellington inherited her uncle's 20,000-acre ranch--and a mortgage--on the Snake River. She plans to pay her debt by selling thoroughbreds to the U.S. Army. But a relative is trying to steal it all...until Matt enters a fight whose most dangerous combatants have yet to show their hand. Behind one man's evil plot as a small army of vicious killers masquerading as peace officers in Boise. For men who are used to getting their way, the odds in this fight look pretty good...until they meet Matt Jensen. The real battle is about to begin.
Matt Jensen, The Last Mountain Man: Torture Town (Matt Jensen/The Last Mountain Man #9)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneReared by adventurer Smoke Jensen in the pristine Western wilderness, he has no home, no destination. Matt Jensen is William W. Johnstone's legendary creation--a man with survival and justice in his blood.More Vicious Than The Hatfields And The Mccoys. . .In the town of Thirty-Four Corners, Colorado, Matt Jensen rides into a savage blood feud. Thirty years ago two friends came West and built a thriving cattle business. Now, their families have become kill-crazy enemies and the town is awash in a frenzy of killing. Add in hired gunmen on both sides of the fight, and two lovers crossing the dividing line, and the terror will never end. Eager to put as many miles between himself and Thirty Four Corners, Matt Jensen just can't bring himself to leave without trying to stop the bloodshed. But it's going to take a lot more bullets, just as many bodies, and the steely courage of an intrepid frontiersman to let this ravaged town live again. . .
Matt Jensen, The Last Mountain Man: The Eyes of Texas (Matt Jensen/The Last Mountain Man #8)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneThe son of a legend. Heir to the Western wilderness. Mountain Man Matt Jensen has come to the most dangerous town in Texas. . .Big War In Shady RestShady Rest, Texas, has the dubious reputation for being the deadliest town in America. Getting yourself killed is as easy as blinking and twice as quick. Sure enough, Matt Jensen hasn't swallowed his whisky before the town's marshal is gunned down before his eyes. Matt defends himself by putting two bullets in the shooter's chest, unaware that he's in line for a $5,000 bounty--as long as he stays in Shady Rest to collect it. And staying gets even more tempting when a red haired beauty decides to be the next town marshal. . .Annabel O'Callahan is a dressmaker with a secret weapon--no hard case or gunslinger worth his salt will gun down a lady. Almost overnight, Shady Rest becomes a model of law and order. But the man Matt killed has a whole passel of friends and family--the killing kind, man or woman--headed to Shady Rest for revenge. Now the dressmaker and the mountain man must join forces. Two against a small army. And the deadliest shootout Shady Rest has ever seen.
Matt Jensen, The Last Mountain Man (The Last Mountain Man #1)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneWilliam W. Johnstone's breathtaking Mountain Man series set the standard for Western adventure. Now a new saga begins as the adopted son of Smoke Jensen takes his place on the unforgiving and violent American frontier...BORN TO BE BRAVEMatt Cavanaugh was nine years old when a band of outlaws slaughtered his family...Now Matt is 18, honed by hardship, steeped in survival and carrying the last name of the man who raised him: Smoke Jensen. With Smoke's wisdom, his own courage and just enough money to start a life, Matt Jensen begins a relentless hunt for the outlaws, led by the deadly Winston Pugh, who murdered his family in cold blood. Pugh won't be hard to find; his scarred face gives him away. But Matt soon discovers there's a lot more to vengeance than hunting down a man--and that in a clash of guns and guile, true justice is waiting just beyond a town called Perdition...