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Montana Cowboy Daddy
by Linda FordThe Rancher's Ready-Made Family With a little girl to raise, widowed single father Dawson Marshall could sure use some help-he just didn't expect it to come from city girl Isabelle Redfield. Dawson has encountered city women before. He even married one. What if his little girl grows attached to Isabelle and the woman tires of ranch life just like his late wife did? For heiress Isabelle, the fledgling Western town of Bella Creek, Montana, offers something more meaningful than her wealth: a chance to forge a useful life. But if she wants the townsfolk to value her for more than her money, she has to keep her identity hidden. A difficult feat, especially when it comes to the cynical cowboy whose sweet daughter she cares for after school. But will hiding the truth ruin her chance of earning Dawson's love?
A Montana Cowboy
by Rebecca WintersA Cowboy's Legacy Ten years ago, Trace Rafferty left Montana to serve his country. Now the wounded Navy flier is coming back to sell the only home he's ever known. But someone else is living on his hundred-year-old family ranch-a woman Trace hasn't seen since she was a teenager. How can he turn attractive, widowed-and pregnant-Cassie Bannock out of her home? Cassie knows her housekeeping days on the Rafferty spread are numbered. Yet she can't believe Trace would turn his back on his heritage. In or out of uniform, the former F-16 pilot is still the handsomest man she's ever seen. Without a true home, in addition to a real and looming threat to her and her unborn baby, can Cassie protect her legacy and help a homecoming cowboy claim his?
Montana Country Legacy: An Unexpected Home
by Christine Rimmer Christyne ButlerTurning his back on loveMillion-Dollar Maverick by Christine RimmerAfter winning the lottery, rancher Nate Crawford becomes a very wealthy man. But he’s taking care to make sure that no one finds out. And while Nate is ready to leave Rust Creek Falls for good, all nurse Callie Kennedy wants is to find a home there. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but his millions aren’t the only secret Nate is keeping from Callie!The Last-Chance Maverick by Christyne ButlerArchitect Jonah Dalton is back in Rust Creek Falls after a painful divorce. Helping him to forget is newcomer Vanessa Brent, an artist methodically making her way through an exhilarating bucket list—and taking Jonah along for the ride. She’s hiding her own heartbreaking secret, however, and their relationship threatens to break it wide open…New York Times Bestselling Author and USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorPreviously published as Million-Dollar Maverick and The Last-Chance Maverick
Montana Country Legacy: The Reluctant Rancher
by Donna Alward Mary SullivanA home…for good?The Cowboy’s Homecoming by Donna AlwardOnce, rodeo star Rylan Duggan had called Crooked Valley Ranch home. But after an incredible romantic night with neighboring rancher Kailey Brandt, he’d bolted, telling himself he preferred life on the circuit with no ties. Until now. Kailey thought she’d learned her lesson with Rylan the first time. But while helping him build Crooked Valley’s business, Kailey sees a more grounded side to the sexy cowboy. Has Rylan finally found his home?Rodeo Father by Mary SullivanStruggling and pregnant, widowed mom Rachel McGuire wants to give her family the stability she’s never had. Travis Read dashed those hopes by buying her Rodeo, Montana, dream house. Okay, she can start over. But she wasn’t counting on such a fierce attraction between them. And this cowboy was never meant to settle down… Previously published as The Cowboy’s Homecoming and Rodeo Father
Montana Country Legacy: The Rancher's Christmas Prize
by Rebecca Winters Amanda ReneeThe best-laid holiday plans…Roping Her Christmas Cowboy by Rebecca WintersMontana cowboy Toly Clayton should be flying high. Instead, he’s been handed the worst kind of Christmas gift—a diagnosis that could spell an early end to his rodeo career. Hiding his secret proves harder than Toly thinks…especially from stunningly sexy barrel racer Nikki Dobson. As the line between “friends” and “more than friends” fades, Toly’s career, friendships and even his heart are on the line.A Snowbound Cowboy Christmas by Amanda ReneeGetting stranded at the Silver Bells guest ranch in Saddle Ridge, Montana, for Christmas with the dreamy Dylan Slade should be idyllic. But for real estate acquisitions expert Emma Sheridan, it’s a disaster! Dylan is standing in the way of the deal that could secure her promotion and her daughter’s future. Now Dylan has two weeks to change her mind about her company’s takeover. And maybe even about him.Previously published as Roping Her Christmas Cowboy and A Snowbound Cowboy Christmas
Montana Country Legacy: How to Resist a Rancher
by Teresa SouthwickRight cowboy, wrong time?Claiming the Rancher’s Heart by Cindy KirkWhen a matchmaker paired sophisticated Stacie Summers with rugged cowboy Josh Collins, they both thought it was a terrible mistake. But even though Josh thought the match was way off base, he couldn’t push the gorgeous Stacie from his mind. And Stacie’s low opinion of ranchers inched up with her heart rate whenever Josh was around. Could this unlikely friendship turn into something more?The Rancher Who Took Her In by Teresa SouthwickKate Dixon needed to escape the humiliation of her hastily called-off wedding, and Cabot Dixon’s Montana ranch seemed like the perfect place to keep a low profile. But when the single dad’s young son made not-so-subtle hints about wanting her as his mom, Cabot wondered what he’d opened himself up to…especially when he realized that he’d do anything to keep the runaway bride by his side for keeps!Previously published as Claiming the Rancher’s Heart and The Rancher Who Took Her In
Montana Country Legacy: Her Big Sky Dreams
by Ami Weaver Joanna SimsA fresh start in MontanaFrom City Girl to Rancher’s Wife by Ami WeaverWhen Josie Callahan’s life in Los Angeles falls apart, she jumps at the chance to start over as a private chef in Montana. More used to stilettos and stainless steel appliances than cowboy boots and cozy kitchens, Josie is out of her element…especially with her sexy boss, Luke Ryder. Luke prefers horses to heartbreakers, but a delicious happily-ever-after might be on the menu!A Match Made in Montana by Joanna SimsWhen Officer Logan Wolf pulls over Josephine Brand for speeding, he’s struck by her irresistible blue eyes and sad smile. Even more striking is the news that she’s maid of honor at his best friend’s wedding! Josephine’s ex, Brice, broke her heart—yet she can’t deny her attraction to Logan. But just as her pain begins to fade, Brice shows up, wanting a second chance…Previously published as From City Girl to Rancher’s Wife and A Match Made in Montana
Montana Country Legacy: The Best Man's Second Chance
by Donna AlwardHow to start overDo You Take This Maverick? by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Marie FerrarellaClaire Strickland and Levi Wyatt were known as the perfect couple with the most perfect baby girl. What could have happened to drive them apart? Now they’re both living at Strickland’s Boarding House, and Levi is determined not to give up on Claire, or the family they’ve started to build together. But will she open up her heart to let him back in?The Cowboy’s Valentine by Donna AlwardComing home is hard enough without ranch manager Quinn Solomon making Lacey Duggan feel like an unwanted guest. She’s here only until she figures out what to do with her one-third ownership of the Montana homestead. But Quinn’s adorable daughter is giving Lacey ideas about being part of a family. And though they don’t even like each other, Lacey’s having even crazier notions about the widowed single dad!Previously published as Do You Take This Maverick? and The Cowboy’s Valentine
Montana Country Legacy: True Blue Cowboy The Texan's Little Secret A Cowboy's Heart The Cowboy Meets His Match
by Christine Rimmer Rebecca WintersWhat a cowboy needsThe Last Single Maverick by Christine RimmerCatching her fiancé cheating on their wedding day has left Jocelyn Bennings jobless, homeless and painfully single. While celebrating her “un-honeymoon,” she bumps into restless rancher Jason “Jace” Traub at a bar. Before you know it, they decide to be “best friends” for a week. But what happens when it’s time to say goodbye?A Montana Cowboy by Rebecca WintersTen years ago, Trace Rafferty left Montana to serve his country. Now the wounded navy flier is coming back to sell the only home he’s ever known. But someone else is living on his hundred-year-old family ranch—a woman Trace hasn’t seen since she was a teenager. How can he turn attractive, widowed—and pregnant—Cassie Bannock out of her home?New York Times Bestselling Author Christine Rimmer and Rebecca WintersPreviously published as The Last Single Maverick and A Montana Cowboy
Montana Connection (Cascades Concealed #1)
by B.J. DanielsExperience the thrilling first two books in the classic Cascades Concealed series by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels!MOUNTAIN SHERIFFSheriff Mitch Tanner—the most eligible bachelor in the county—has his hands full. Bigfoot sightings and sundry strange happenings he can handle…but he isn’t prepared for murder. With a killer on the loose, he has to keep a tight grip on the investigation and a close eye on the mounting list of suspects.Unfortunately, the person whose presence threatens to distract him from the mounting danger is none other than the town’s biggest gossip and the one woman he’d do anything to avoid: Charity Jenkins. She’s whittled away at his confirmed-single status with her annoying questions and good looks. Before long, he’s thinking about something more permanent. Except a killer has other plans for Charity.Originally published in 2003 by Harlequin IntrigueDAY OF RECKONINGSomehow Ford Lancaster seems to always turn up just when Rozalyn Sawyer needs him most. And as much as she hates to admit it, she can’t help but want more of his steady presence. Rozalyn is sure a crime has been committed against her family, but is her desperate search for the truth based on fear or fact?Ford has come to settle an old score—only to find his investigation leading him to a killer’s next target: Rozalyn. She has every reason to doubt his motives, but Ford knows he would pay any price to reconcile the past and show Rozalyn that she can trust him again.Originally published in 2004 by Harlequin Intrigue
A Montana Christmas Reunion
by Roz Denny FoxHOLIDAY HOMECOMING This isn't the first time Jewell Hyatt let Saxon Conrad go. When they were teens, she broke up with him so that he could pursue his country music career. Now, pregnant after their unexpected reunion, Jewell must prepare herself to let Saxon go again. Her heart may object, but she refuses to hold him back. Music never completed Saxon the way Jewell did...and still does. He's ready to settle down, and a baby on the way makes his decision that much easier. The only hard part will be convincing Jewell to give him a chance. All of Saxon's dreams have come true, except the most important one-a future with the woman he loves.
Montana Bride by Christmas
by Linda FordWanted: Convenient WifeWhen preacher Hugh Arness advertises for a marriage of convenience, the single father’s not expecting Annie Marshall to apply. She’s too vivacious—and far too pretty. Yet Annie connects with his withdrawn young son, Evan, and he agrees to a trial period—which her grandfather will chaperone—until Christmas. By then he’ll have found a candidate who doesn’t make him long for more than he feels worthy of…Security and her own home…Annie wants both, without the heartache love brings. Soon she’s earning little Evan’s trust, eager to show his papa that their partnership can work. She knows that Hugh needs tenderness, too. And maybe this Christmas could mark the end of their practical arrangement…and the start of a true union and real family.
Montana Bride
by Joan JohnstonWhen Karl Norwood's mail-order bride meets an untimely demise on the way to the Montana Territory, Hetty Wentworth steps in to take her place. Hetty has no idea how she's going to pretend to be all the things she isn't--including the mother of two kids. She only knows her deception is necessary if she's going to save two orphans from the awful fate she suffered as a child. Karl smells a rat when a much younger woman than he was expecting arrives with two children who look nothing like her. But his mail-order bride is so beautiful, he doesn't object--until he realizes that his charming new wife has been lying . . . about everything. Can a woman forced to keep secrets and a man hindered by distrust ever hope to find happily ever after in each other's arms?
Montana Actually
by Fiona LoweA big-city doctor in a small-town Montana practice....A former nurse who has sworn off doctors forever....The scene is set for passions to ignite in Big Sky Country. For readers of Robyn Carr and Sherryl Woods. City doctor Josh Stanton and his sports car don't suit the country, but with his medical school debt about to bury him, Josh has to make the best out of a bad situation. Adjusting to his new job and life in the middle of nowhere isn't easy, but at least the views of the mountains--and one distractingly attractive local--are stunning... After eight years away, Katrina McCade is back in Bear Paw for a break from her life, bad choices--and men. But when a broad-shouldered stranger bursts into town, she finds herself unexpectedly saddled with the town's sexy new doctor as a tenant. Katrina doesn't need a man to make her happy, especially a disgruntled physician. But try telling her body that... "This is a funny, sexy, and heart-warming novel that I feel is a must-read and a keeper. It made me laugh. I loved each character, and wish I could visit Bear Paw." Catherine Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Silver Thaw "Delightful." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Montana (The Lola Wicks Mysteries)
by Gwen Florio&“Outstanding . . . Believable action complements razor-sharp observations of people and scenery.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Foreign correspondent Lola Wicks feels at home in the war zones of Afghanistan—so when her editor reassigns her from Kabul to a suburban stateside beat, she&’s a fish out of water. To blow off some steam, Lola heads to Montana for some downtime at a friend&’s cabin. But when she arrives, she discovers her friend has been shot dead in the hills outside her home. The murder is downright chilling—enough to make Lola want to hightail it back to Kabul. But as the first person on the scene, she&’s forced to stick around. Lola figures the only way to get out of dodge quickly is to solve the crime herself. But she&’s unsettled by the strangeness of the small mountain town, which is only magnified by the tensions between the locals and the people of the nearby Blackfeet Nation. Soon Lola&’s doing things she never imagined, like leaning on her new friendship with a fellow reporter—and getting up close and personal with the local sheriff. The more she&’s drawn deeper into the crime, the more connected she feels to this small community under the big sky—a bond which raises the stakes on just about everything. &“Crammed with atmosphere and intriguing characters . . . A satisfying, hair-raising ride.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“A gutsy series.&” —The New York Times
Montana: A Novel of Frontier America (Montana #1)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneTwo families. Nine generations. One stretch of land under the Big Sky of Montana Territory. From national bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, a bold new saga of the American West centuries in the making, from the brave ranchers who staked their claims in the spring of 1842, to the lawmen who risked their lives to keep them, and the descendants who carried their dreams into the 21st century… Bordered by the Blackfeet Reservation to the north and mountain ranges to the east and west, Cutthroat County is seven-hundred glorious square miles of Big Sky grandeur. For generations, the Maddox and Drew families have ruled the county—often at odds with each other. Today, Ashton Maddox runs the biggest Black Angus ranch in the country, while County Sheriff John T. Drew upholds the law like his forefathers did over a century ago. A lot has changed since the county was established in 1891. But some things feel straight out of the 1800s. Especially when cows start disappearing from the ranches. . . Residents and news media still recall a gun-blazing tale of the land-grabbing battles fought by Maddox&’s and Drew&’s ancestors. Meanwhile, their present-day descendants face a new kind of war that&’s every bit as bloody. Sheriff Drew&’s girlfriend/deputy is shot and seriously wounded in what appears to be a routine traffic stop. When Ashton Maddox&’s rival rancher&’s foreman is found murdered and a modern-day vigilante group hires a hard-drinking, publicity-hungry retired Texas Ranger to investigate, Drew and Maddox decide to do what their forefathers did so many years ago: join forces against a common enemy. Risk their skins against all odds. And keep the dream of Montana alive for generations to come . . .
Montana
by Debbie MacomberRediscover this classic romance—it’s one for the keeper shelf!—by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.Her grandfather wants her to come home, and Molly thinks she just might. His ranch will be a good place for her sons to grow up, a place to escape big-city influences. Then she learns—from a stranger named Sam Dakota—that her grandfather is ill. Possibly dying. Molly packs up the kids without a second thought and makes the long drive to Sweetgrass, Montana. Once she arrives, she immediately has questions about Sam Dakota. Why is he working on her grandfather’s ranch? Why doesn’t the sheriff trust him? Just who is he? But despite everything, Molly can’t deny her attraction to Sam—until her ailing grandfather tries to push them into marriage.Moving to the state of Montana is one thing; entering the state of matrimony is another! Some borders aren’t so easy to cross…Originally published in 1998
Montana: A Novel
by Debbie MacomberA classic story of starting over and learning to love again When Molly learns that her grandfather is sick, she packs up her two sons without a second thought and makes the long drive to Sweetgrass, Montana. But once she arrives, her warm memories of a sprawling ranch don't quite match the reality: Molly's grandfather is more ill than she thought, the place is shabby and there is a stranger running things. Molly has learned to be suspicious, and she has questions about ranch hand Sam Dakota. Why is he working there? Why doesn't the sheriff trust him? But despite everything, Molly can't deny her attraction to Sam—until her ailing grandfather tries to push them into marriage. Moving to the state of Montana is one thing; entering the state of matrimony is another. Before she can move forward, Molly will have to figure out how to trust her own heart again. &“It&’s impossible not to cheer for Macomber&’s characters… When it comes to creating a special place and memorable, honorable characters, nobody does it better than Macomber.&” —BookPage
Montana! (Wagons West Series, Book #10)
by Dana Fuller RossThe deep wounds of the Civil War freshly healed, Americas bravest and best ride westward to unite the continent into one great nation. Toby Holt, son of the legendary wagonmaster Whip Holt, courageously accepts a presidential mandate to take the Northwest rail road into Montana Territory. But Sioux war drums beat a warning to stay out of this Indian land. More dead still, the cold-blooded Hastings gang is spreading a legacy of terror that threatens Toby's precious new bride, Clarissa, and his beautiful first-love, Beth Martin. daring men and women steel themselves with new valor to fight for Americas rich.
Monahan's Massacre (The Trail West #2)
by William W. Johnstone J. A. JohnstoneTHE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURYThe accidental gunslinger Dooley Monahan has quit wandering and settled down to a farmer’s life. But when the itch for adventure gets too strong, he packs up and rides west. Along with his horse General Grant, and Blue, a dog who’s too smart for his own good, Dooley rides for the Black Hills to strike it rich in the gold fields of Colorado. But fate has other ideas.When the trigger-happy Dobbs-Queeg gang holds up the Omaha bank, Dooley is mistaken for one of the robbers, and a price is plastered on his head. With every lawman in the territory hot on his trail, Dooley has no choice but to join up with the murderous outlaws. If the hangman doesn’t get him, his new friends will, but Dooley won’t turn back. With Blue and General Grant at his side, Dooley will make his fortune—come hell, high water, and everything in between.BECAUSE WHEN YOU’RE DOOLEY MONAHAN, TROUBLE AIN’T FAR BEHINDAlso Available in Audiobook
Molly's Mr. Wrong
by Jeannie WattThey're both learning from scratch Molly Adamson has moved back to the place that made her happiest: Eagle Valley, Montana. Teaching college English classes is also a fresh start...even if he's one of her students. Finn Culver. Athlete, heartthrob, homecoming date. After that disastrous night all those years ago, Molly never wanted to see Finn, now a handsome military veteran, again. But as she gets to know him through his writing, helping him conquer an undiagnosed learning disability, Molly sees much more than the swaggering charmer. Both teacher and student will learn a lot about love, and each other, if they can let the past go...
Molly's Garden
by Roz Denny FoxLove is blooming in Molly's garden... Molly McNair needs someone tough to work for her. An oil company is pressuring her to sell her farm, and she's losing workers to intimidation. When Adam Hollister applies, she knows she's found the right man. Solid, fair-minded...and handsome, too. But there's something she doesn't know. Adam, a widower who's been drifting since he lost his family, is a former wildcatter. And his onetime business partner sent him to obtain soil samples from her farm. Molly, whose life is dedicated to providing healthy food for hungry families, has to discover if her love for Adam is deep-rooted enough to survive the truth.
Mojave Crossing
by Louis L'AmourIn Mojave Crossing, Louis L'Amour takes William Tell Sackett on a treacherous passage from the Arizona goldfields to the booming town of Los Angeles. Tell Sackett was no ladies' man, but he could spot trouble easily enough. And Dorinda Robiseau was the kind of trouble he wanted to avoid at any time--even more so when he had thirty pounds of gold in his saddlebags and a long way to travel. But when she begged him for safe passage to Los Angeles, Sackett reluctantly agreed. Now he's on a perilous journey through the most brutal desert on the continent, traveling with a companion he doesn't trust . . . and headed for a confrontation with a deadly gunman who also bears the name of Sackett.From the Paperback edition.
Mojave
by Johnny D. Boggs"Boggs is among the best western writers at work today." --Booklist "Boggs is unparalleled in evoking the gritty reality of the Old West." --The Shootist'Til Death Do Us PartStranded in the Mojave Desert, Micah Bishop is about to cash in his chips for good when he's rescued by an unlikely savior. Whip Watson is hand-delivering two dozen brides to the silver boom town of Calico, where miners are going loco for companionship. Better still, Watson asks Micah if he'd help escort the wagons--and far be it for Micah to pass up both cash and some very pretty faces. But Micah doesn't know that Whip Watson has some killer competition. Candy Crutchfield is racing to get to Calico first with her own maids-in-waiting. Neither Watson or Crutchfield are going to back down. Both are willing to kill to beat the competition. Now, Micah is going to find out just how far he'll go for a buck. Because these "wives" aren't what they seem. And they're all about to be delivered straight into a living hell. . ."Johnny Boggs has produced another instant page-turner...don't put down the book until you finish it."--Tony Hillerman on Killstraight "Johnny D. Boggs tells a crisply powerful story that rings true more than two centuries after the bloody business was done."--The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier on The DespoilersRaves For The Westerns Of Johnny D. Boggs"Another dramatic story by a finalist for the Spur award of Western Writers of America." --Amarillo Globe-News (on Once They Wore the Gray)"An entertaining western in the classic mold. The characters possess enough human frailty to be believable, the author includes interesting stuff on the weaponry of the times, and there is enough gunplay to satisfy genre purists." --Booklist on Ten and Me"Boggs has once more written a humdinger of a book with wonderful characters, even the villains. The Despoilers tears at one's heart, which is what really good fiction should do." --Roundup on The Despoilers"Boggs' unique approach to the Lincoln County War's legal skirmishing is both eye-opening and memorable." --True West on Law of the Land"A finely crafted historical novel with fully developed characters playing out their lives against the backdrop of early Texas settlement." --American Cowboy on Spark on the Prairie"Boggs delivers a colorful, clever and arresting tale." --Santa Fe New Mexican on Camp Ford
Mojave (Stagecoach Station, # #16)
by Hank MitchumOut of the bleak, forbidding Mojave, some men dared to stake their claim to mining fortunes. Others like the wild-eyed Mexican bandit used the desert as a base for a bloody reign of terror through two countries. Grant Whitman took on the assignment of challenging the Mojave's unyielding, cruel dangers to hunt down Arango and his riders of death. To succeed he would need a tough hide, unwavering courage and the aid of an unexpected ally, Eustacia Kibbe, a defiant wife and mother caught up in her own search--for her husband, the very man who may hold the key to the life or death of Arango. And even as his trail leads c loser to his deadly target, searing through Grant's brain is the burning truth that in this merciless Mojave, the odds would always favor the outlaw and the desert.