On the evening before Thanksgiving, Hal Chase, a guard in the San Francisco County Jail, drives to the airport to pick up his step-brother for the weekend. When they return, Hal's wife, Katie, has disappeared without a clue. By the time Dismas Hardy hears about this, Katie has been...  more

On the evening before Thanksgiving, Hal Chase, a guard in the San Francisco County Jail, drives to the airport to pick up his step-brother for the weekend. When they return, Hal's wife, Katie, has disappeared without a clue. By the time Dismas Hardy hears about this, Katie has been missing for five days. The case strikes close to home because Katie had been seeing Hardy's wife, a marriage counselor. By this time, the original Missing Persons case has become a suspected homicide, and Hal is the prime suspect. And the lawyer he wants for his defense is none other than Hardy himself. Hardy calls on his friend, former homicide detective Abe Glitsky, to look into the case. At first it seems like the police might have it right; the Chases' marriage was fraught with problems; Hal's alibi is suspect; the life insurance policy on Katie was huge. But Glitsky's mission is to identify other possible suspects, and there proves to be no shortage of them: Patti Orosco rich, beautiful, dangerous, and Hal's former lover; the still unknown person who had a recent affair with Katie; even Hal's own step-mother Ruth, resentful of Katie's gatekeeping against her grandchildren. And as Glitsky probes further, he learns of an incident at the San Francisco jail, where Hal works only one of many questionable inmate deaths that have taken place there. Then, when Katie's body is found not three blocks from the Chase home, Homicide arrests Hal and he finds himself an inmate in the very jail where he used to work, a place full of secrets he knows all too well. Against this backdrop of conspiracy and corruption, ambiguous motives and suspicious alibis, an obsessed Glitsky closes in on the elusive truth. As other deaths begin to pile up he realizes, perhaps too late, that the next victim might be himself. Read by David Colacci. Audio MP3 10 audio discs (11 hr., 39 min.)

When the bones of a 12-year-old boy are found scattered in the Hollywood Hills, Harry Bosch is drawn into a case that brings up the darkest memories from his own haunted past. The bones have been buried for years, but the cold case doesn't deter Bosch. Unearthing hidden stories, he finds the...  more

When the bones of a 12-year-old boy are found scattered in the Hollywood Hills, Harry Bosch is drawn into a case that brings up the darkest memories from his own haunted past. The bones have been buried for years, but the cold case doesn't deter Bosch. Unearthing hidden stories, he finds the child's identity and reconstructs his fractured life, determined that he not be forgotten. At the same time, a new love affair with a female cop begins to blossom for Bosch-until a stunningly blown mission leaves Bosch in more trouble that ever before in his turbulent career. The investigation races to a shocking conclusion and leaves Bosch on the brink of an unimaginable decision-one that will leave readers hungrily awaiting Michael Connelly's next masterpiece. Abridged on 5 CDs. Read by Len Cariou.

Fed up with the hypocrisy and bureaucracy of the LAPD, Harry Bosch has retired. But the life of a retiree doesn't suit him. He has devoted himself to law enforcement out of a deep drive to see justice done equally for all. On his own, he is still drawn toward the abyss. And when he...  more

Fed up with the hypocrisy and bureaucracy of the LAPD, Harry Bosch has retired. But the life of a retiree doesn't suit him. He has devoted himself to law enforcement out of a deep drive to see justice done equally for all. On his own, he is still drawn toward the abyss. And when he rediscovers a startling, unsolved murder among the old case files he's been poring over, he knows he can't rest until he finds the killer, with or without a badge. Read by Len Cariou; unabridged.  9 CDs, 10 hrs.

Longtime defense attorney Mickey Haller is recruited to change stripes and prosecute the high-profile retrial of a brutal child murder. After 24 years in prison, convicted killer Jason Jessup has been exonerated by new DNA evidence. Haller is convinced Jessup is guilty, and he takes the case on...  more

Longtime defense attorney Mickey Haller is recruited to change stripes and prosecute the high-profile retrial of a brutal child murder. After 24 years in prison, convicted killer Jason Jessup has been exonerated by new DNA evidence. Haller is convinced Jessup is guilty, and he takes the case on the condition that he gets to choose his investigator, LAPD Detective Harry Bosch. Together, Bosch and Haller set off on a case fraught with political and personal danger. Opposing them is Jessup, now out on bail, a defense attorney who excels at manipulating the media, and a runaway eyewitness reluctant to testify after so many years. With the odds and the evidence against them, Bosch and Haller must nail a sadistic killer once and for all. If Bosch is sure of anything, it is that Jason Jessup plans to kill again. Abridged; read by Peter Giles.  5 CDs., 6.5 hrs.

In the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit, not many murder victims die almost a decade after the crime. So when a man succumbs to complications from being shot by a stray bullet nine years earlier, Bosch catches a case in which the body is still fresh, but any other evidence is virtually...  more

In the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit, not many murder victims die almost a decade after the crime. So when a man succumbs to complications from being shot by a stray bullet nine years earlier, Bosch catches a case in which the body is still fresh, but any other evidence is virtually nonexistent. Now Bosch and his new partner, rookie Detective Lucia Soto, are tasked with solving what turns out to be a highly charged, politically sensitive case. Starting with the bullet that's been lodged for years in the victim's spine, they must pull new leads from years-old information, which soon reveals that this shooting may have been anything but random. Read by Titus Welliver. 1 MP3 audio disc (approximately 10 hr.)

Whether dueling with new forensics or the local old boys' network, irreverent defense attorney Andy Carpenter always leaves them awed with his biting wit and winning fourth-quarter game plan. But the fun stops the day Andy's dad, Paterson, New Jersey's legendary ex-D.A., drops dead...  more

Whether dueling with new forensics or the local old boys' network, irreverent defense attorney Andy Carpenter always leaves them awed with his biting wit and winning fourth-quarter game plan. But the fun stops the day Andy's dad, Paterson, New Jersey's legendary ex-D.A., drops dead in front of him at a game in Yankee Stadium. The shocks pile on as he discovers his dad left him with two unexpected legacies: a fortune of $22 million that Andy never knew existed -- and a murder case with enough racial tinder to burn down City Hall. Struggling to serve justice and bring honor to his father, Andy must dig up some explosive political skeletons -- and an astonishing family secret that can close his case (and his mouth) for good. Unabridged recording narrated by Grover Gardner, 6 CDs, 8 hrs.

Defense attorney Andy Carpenter has been successfully avoiding taking on new cases until his sometime friend and newspaper owner, Vince Sanders, calls and asks him for a favor. Daniel Cummings, Vince's star reporter, is being used as the mouthpiece for a brutal serial killer. He has been...  more

Defense attorney Andy Carpenter has been successfully avoiding taking on new cases until his sometime friend and newspaper owner, Vince Sanders, calls and asks him for a favor. Daniel Cummings, Vince's star reporter, is being used as the mouthpiece for a brutal serial killer. He has been cooperating with the police but Vince wants to make sure both the newspaper and Daniel are protected. Andy thinks the case will be a piece of cake...until Daniel is found unconscious in the park next to the killers latest victim. Daniel claims he intended to stop the murder but the police arrest him. Now, with the help of his girlfriend Laurie and his partner Kevin, Andy reluctantly plunges into the case. And as he learns more about Daniel's shady background he begins to wonder how deadly the truth might be.

Rosenfelt returns with a riveting new mystery, First Degree, featuring irreverent and dynamic lawyer Andy Carpenter... When a cop's body is found burned and decapitated, the last thing Andy Carpenter expected is for a stranger to waltz into his office and admit to the crime. For the...  more

Rosenfelt returns with a riveting new mystery, First Degree, featuring irreverent and dynamic lawyer Andy Carpenter... When a cop's body is found burned and decapitated, the last thing Andy Carpenter expected is for a stranger to waltz into his office and admit to the crime. For the wise-cracking millionaire defense attorney suffering from "lawyer 's block," the case looks like a no-brainer... until the cops pick up another suspect: Andy s lead P.I. Laurie Collins, who happens to be the love of his life. Soon Laurie's facing conviction for the grisly murder and Andy must desperately try to save her. All he had wanted was a case to sink his teeth into. Now he gets one that s a kick in the head... and the heart. Unabridged recording narrated by Grover Gardner, 6 CDs, 8 hours.

Edgar-nominated author David Rosenfelt returns with his hero, Andy Carpenter, who must defend a football player accused of murder. The Giants' running back Kenny Schilling stands accused of killing Troy Preston, a wide receiver for the Jets. As Andy investigates, he finds that Troy is not the...  more

Edgar-nominated author David Rosenfelt returns with his hero, Andy Carpenter, who must defend a football player accused of murder. The Giants' running back Kenny Schilling stands accused of killing Troy Preston, a wide receiver for the Jets. As Andy investigates, he finds that Troy is not the only football player who was killed after contact with Kenny, and his snooping starts to set off alarms with a drug king. Narrator: Grover Gardner Abridged: 5 CDs, 6 hrs

In Dead Center, we find our beloved Andy carpenter reentering the dating scene -- God Bless him. Surprisingly he’s a hot commodity, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. His friends are offering up their two cents on his dating life, but of course they know as little about the...  more

In Dead Center, we find our beloved Andy carpenter reentering the dating scene -- God Bless him. Surprisingly he’s a hot commodity, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. His friends are offering up their two cents on his dating life, but of course they know as little about the dating world as Andy. One thing that rings true, whether the ladies he meets are terrific or not, is that the spectra of his longtime love Laurie hangs over his head. Bitter over her departure, he’s finding it hard to forgive and forget. She’s still the love of his life. Andy’s had no contact with her at all, and he can only assume she is back in Findlay, Wisconsin serving in the number two job on the local police force. Then one day he returns to the office to find Laurie waiting for him. She’s arrested a young man for murder and though the evidence clearly called for his arrest, she believes he’s innocent. He’s the son of her oldest friend and she’s come to Andy to find him representation. Andy follows Laurie back to Wisconsin where he must explore a secretive religious community that seems to hold the truth about what really happened to the deceased.

Few can rival attorney Andy Carpenter's affection for golden retrievers, especially his own beloved Tara. After he astonishes a New Jersey courtroom by successfully appealing another golden's death sentence, Andy discovers that this gentle dog is a key witness to a murder that took place five...  more

Few can rival attorney Andy Carpenter's affection for golden retrievers, especially his own beloved Tara. After he astonishes a New Jersey courtroom by successfully appealing another golden's death sentence, Andy discovers that this gentle dog is a key witness to a murder that took place five years before. Andy pushes the boundaries of the law even further as he struggles to free an innocent man by convincing an incredulous jury to take canine testimony seriously. It will take all the tricks Andy's fertile mind can conceive to get to the bottom of a remarkable chain of impersonations and murder, and save a dog's life--and his own--in the process.

A German Shepherd police dog becomes implicated in a murder and if his owner -- an Iraq war vet and former cop-turned-thief -- is convicted, the dog could be put down. Few rival Andy Carpenter's affection for dogs, and he decides to represent the poor canine. As Andy struggles to convince a...  more

A German Shepherd police dog becomes implicated in a murder and if his owner -- an Iraq war vet and former cop-turned-thief -- is convicted, the dog could be put down. Few rival Andy Carpenter's affection for dogs, and he decides to represent the poor canine. As Andy struggles to convince a judge that this dog should be set free, he discovers that the dog and his owner have become involved unwittingly in a case of much greater proportions than the one they've been charged with. Andy will have to call upon the unique abilities of this ex-police dog to help solve the crime and prevent a catastrophic event from taking place

Years ago, Katie Sanford s husband was convicted of the murder of Jenny Robbins, then died himself in prison. It s a small town and memories are long, and Katie and Jenny s husband, Chief of Police Jake Robbins, have had to work at putting the tragedy behind them. But it's all brought up again...  more

Years ago, Katie Sanford s husband was convicted of the murder of Jenny Robbins, then died himself in prison. It s a small town and memories are long, and Katie and Jenny s husband, Chief of Police Jake Robbins, have had to work at putting the tragedy behind them. But it's all brought up again in the wake of a hurricane which has just wreaked havoc on their quiet Maine town. Since its founding, Wilton has had a quaint tradition of creating a time capsule every fifty years, and the storm unearthed the most recent capsule. As the editor of the local paper, Katie joins Chief Robbins to supervise its opening. Neither of them is prepared for the macabre set of predictions, dating back to months before Jenny s murder, that they find inside. Someone predicted her death, as well as eleven other tragedies, which are still occurring even long after the death of Katie s husband. At last, after all these years, Katie has reason to hope that her husband might not have been guilty of Jenny s murder after all. But as she and Jake race to stop the next predictions from coming true, they find themselves caught in a terrifying mind game with no rules...and life or death consequences.

Judge Daniel Brennan is only days away from achieving a seat on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals bench when he’s brutally stabbed to death in his garage. An army of media and law enforcement descend on the case, and thousands of tips pour in from the public. When one tip leads New...  more

Judge Daniel Brennan is only days away from achieving a seat on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals bench when he’s brutally stabbed to death in his garage. An army of media and law enforcement descend on the case, and thousands of tips pour in from the public. When one tip leads New Jersey policeman Luke Somers to Steven Gallagher, things quickly go wrong, but Luke is instantly glorified for solving the case. But to one man, Luke is no hero. Chris Gallagher raised his brother, Steven, almost single-handedly, and, certain that Steven is innocent, he won’t rest until he sets the record straight. Thanks to Luke’s newfound fame, he’s an easy man to find, and Chris quickly makes it clear that Luke’s own brother will die if Luke refuses to help clear Steven’s name. So begins Luke’s desperate attempt to find another suspect -- any other suspect -- in Judge Brennan’s death. But Luke’s investigation might open the door to powerful forces even more dangerous than Chris Gallagher. 

What did children of pioneer familes experience as they traveled west in a wagon train? What were their lives like as their families settled on the frontier? What about the Indian boys and girls of the day? How did their lives change with the coming of the pioneers? Fascinating and haunting...  more

What did children of pioneer familes experience as they traveled west in a wagon train? What were their lives like as their families settled on the frontier? What about the Indian boys and girls of the day? How did their lives change with the coming of the pioneers? Fascinating and haunting photographs document the story. Here is an unforgettable visit with American young people of the nineteenth-century American West.

When he awoke by the side of a muddy road, with a throbbing head and a lovely woman bending over him, he couldn't remember his own name. Morgan Slater, U.S. Marshal, had to accept pretty Mariah Penny's word that he was her cousin, Cain Law. Mariah had good reasons for misleading Morgan, but...  more

When he awoke by the side of a muddy road, with a throbbing head and a lovely woman bending over him, he couldn't remember his own name. Morgan Slater, U.S. Marshal, had to accept pretty Mariah Penny's word that he was her cousin, Cain Law. Mariah had good reasons for misleading Morgan, but there was an attraction between the raven-haired beauty and the lawman that made her long to turn cousinly conversation into a more than friendly encounter. Cain soon found himself running afoul of the law he had sworn to protect, all in the name of a forbidden passion.

After being jilted at the altar, Penelope, taking a job at a reputable saloon, talks the saloon owner into marrying her for a month to fool her family, a marriage of convenience that leads to something more. 

Working as a laundress at Lola's Pleasure Palace, Josie Baum doesn't know anything about playing nursemaid. But when a Cheyenne warrior whisks her off to care for his friend, Daniel McCord, she doesn't have a choice. Suddenly Josie is alone in a remote mountain cabin with a man who expects her...  more

Working as a laundress at Lola's Pleasure Palace, Josie Baum doesn't know anything about playing nursemaid. But when a Cheyenne warrior whisks her off to care for his friend, Daniel McCord, she doesn't have a choice. Suddenly Josie is alone in a remote mountain cabin with a man who expects her to do all of his household chores and cater to his every whim. After many years of cooking and cleaning for her fifteen step-brothers and father, she isn't about to spend the rest of her days serving someone as pompous as Daniel McCord even if he did happen to quicken her pulse every time he was near. Half Cheyenne, Daniel has only one desire to right the wrongs done to his people. He isn't ready for the new hunger that stirs deep within him at the sight of Josie's glowing, fair-skinned loveliness or her resistance to his charms. But determined to melt the heart of this willful, intoxicating beauty, he will use every skill of seduction to make her his.

Stirring vignettes from such notables as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, Soujourner Truth, and Louisa May Alcott, as well as portraits of lesser known but equally courageous individuals, comprise this eye-opening third volume in the Young Readers' History of the Civil War...  more

Stirring vignettes from such notables as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, Soujourner Truth, and Louisa May Alcott, as well as portraits of lesser known but equally courageous individuals, comprise this eye-opening third volume in the Young Readers' History of the Civil War series. Archival photographs and illustrations throughout.

High stakes marriage After shooting a man, the stakes for gambler Logan Devereaux have never been higher. On trial for his life, he's offered a shocking alternate form of restitution...marriage to his victim's pregnant sweetheart Beautiful Emma O'Toole has sworn vengeance...  more

High stakes marriage After shooting a man, the stakes for gambler Logan Devereaux have never been higher. On trial for his life, he's offered a shocking alternate form of restitution...marriage to his victim's pregnant sweetheart Beautiful Emma O'Toole has sworn vengeance against him-and when a newspaper man puts her tragic story to song, the whole nation waits to see what she'll do. Their marriage is the riskiest gamble Logan's ever taken. But he'll put everything he's got on the line for a chance at winning Emma's heart.

Could a stranger heal the wounds of her past? A terrifying encounter with a band of desperados left Laura Shafton a fearful widow and a scarred beauty. So when a tall, dark stranger came knocking on her door, she greeted him with a rifle cocked and loaded. Every instinct told her to turn Caleb...  more

Could a stranger heal the wounds of her past? A terrifying encounter with a band of desperados left Laura Shafton a fearful widow and a scarred beauty. So when a tall, dark stranger came knocking on her door, she greeted him with a rifle cocked and loaded. Every instinct told her to turn Caleb McCurdy away except she needed a man's help. Soon Laura discovered his hard body his a warm heart that melted all her fears away. But the dark places in Caleb's past would divide them, unless Laura could learn a tough lesson about forgiveness.

Lawman Flynn O'Rourke swore he'd bring his sister's killer to justice. So when suspect Aaron Cragun is identified, Flynn will do anything, even rent a boat and sail to Cragun's remote home himself, to find him. But Flynn doesn't anticipate the storm that wrecks his boat, the...  more

Lawman Flynn O'Rourke swore he'd bring his sister's killer to justice. So when suspect Aaron Cragun is identified, Flynn will do anything, even rent a boat and sail to Cragun's remote home himself, to find him. But Flynn doesn't anticipate the storm that wrecks his boat, the injury that erases his memory…or the beautiful woman who rescues him. Sweet Sylvie is lovely and kind -- and Aaron Cragun's daughter. As Flynn's memory returns, will the lawman keep his vow or allow himself to fall for the one woman forbidden to him?  

Alone, pregnant and on the run!   Desperate times called for desperate measures....  And widow Cassandra Logan was as desperate as they come.  Who could blame her for the audacious falsehood she told for the sake of her baby?  No one -- except maybe straight-arrow...  more

Alone, pregnant and on the run!   Desperate times called for desperate measures....  And widow Cassandra Logan was as desperate as they come.  Who could blame her for the audacious falsehood she told for the sake of her baby?  No one -- except maybe straight-arrow rancher Morgan Tolliver, who had every right to distrust her lying ways! When his passion outpaced his suspicions, Morgan knew he was in trouble.  After all, Cassandra had suddenly appeared at the ranch carrying nothing but a trunkful of lies.  So when exactly had he dismissed her deceit and accepted the truth of his love?

The Wyoming rancher was only looking for the promised reward when he set off to track down the mysterious Molly Ivins, missing some eighteen years. But after a nasty fall robbed him of his memory, things got a lot more complicated. Tragically orphaned at seven, Molly Ivins fell into the caring...  more

The Wyoming rancher was only looking for the promised reward when he set off to track down the mysterious Molly Ivins, missing some eighteen years. But after a nasty fall robbed him of his memory, things got a lot more complicated. Tragically orphaned at seven, Molly Ivins fell into the caring hands of a Cheyenne medicine man and came to be known as Moon Hawk. Yet when a handsome white man with amnesia burst into her life, she had to decide between newfound love and loyalty to her tribe.

She hated him on sight. Cattleman's daughter Rachel Tolliver believed that sheep ranchers like Luke Vincente had no business out on the open range. Yet despite his troubled past, he was an honorable man, driven by a passion for the West--and for her. But the range war brewing would surely...  more

She hated him on sight. Cattleman's daughter Rachel Tolliver believed that sheep ranchers like Luke Vincente had no business out on the open range. Yet despite his troubled past, he was an honorable man, driven by a passion for the West--and for her. But the range war brewing would surely forbid any declaration of their wildfire love! Luke Vincente had little use for rich men's daughters, and Rachel Tolliver's blood ran royal blue with cattle-baron cash. And yet, for all she was "the enemy," he could see them taking on all comers...together. But could she truly make the hard choice to face an uncertain future in his arms?

Jessie Hammond was driven by the need to clear her brother's name. Nothing and no one would stand in her way. Not even handsome Deputy Marshal Matthew Langtry, who suspected her of harboring dark secrets. Matt Langtry was a lawman who knew trouble when he saw it. And Jessie Hammond,...  more

Jessie Hammond was driven by the need to clear her brother's name. Nothing and no one would stand in her way. Not even handsome Deputy Marshal Matthew Langtry, who suspected her of harboring dark secrets. Matt Langtry was a lawman who knew trouble when he saw it. And Jessie Hammond, feisty, determined, and dangerously desirable, was directly in his sights. She made him want things. Permanent things like a home and happiness. But could such things be found in the arms of a wildfire woman?

Ruby Denby Rumford endured her monstrous husband's abuse until death -- by self-defense -- did them part. Now she and her daughters seek a new beginning in Dutchman's Creek, Colorado, but will her dark past stay buried? With an obligation to uphold the laws of prohibition and an...  more

Ruby Denby Rumford endured her monstrous husband's abuse until death -- by self-defense -- did them part. Now she and her daughters seek a new beginning in Dutchman's Creek, Colorado, but will her dark past stay buried? With an obligation to uphold the laws of prohibition and an undercover persona in place, U.S. Deputy Marshal Ethan Beaudry comes to town ready to end a shady bootlegging ring. He doesn't expect to find beautiful, mysterious Ruby involved -- or be forced to choose between duty to the law and this forbidden passion.

Life had taught Brandon Calhoun some hard lessons 1) Marriage could be a nightmare. 2) Raising a daughter on his own wasn't easy. 3) If he wanted something done right,he'd better do it himself. But schoolmarm Harriet Smith had her own clear ideas about living that threw him...  more

Life had taught Brandon Calhoun some hard lessons 1) Marriage could be a nightmare. 2) Raising a daughter on his own wasn't easy. 3) If he wanted something done right,he'd better do it himself. But schoolmarm Harriet Smith had her own clear ideas about living that threw him decidedly off balance -- and made him yearn for more! And now Harriet had some lessons for him! 1) He couldn't control other people's lives. 2) Money didn't mean more than family. 3) She was a woman to be reckoned with! Of course, she wasn't above learning something new: that Brandon was the most compelling man she'd ever met -- and though he might be her dearest enemy, he was about to become a whole lot more....

Framed for murder and hunted by a crooked lawman, saloon singer Anna DeCarlo has no place left to run.  A lone ferryman's newspaper ad for a wife to mother his two children is her last hope.  The fact that this is a "business only" arrangement makes the offer even more...  more

Framed for murder and hunted by a crooked lawman, saloon singer Anna DeCarlo has no place left to run.  A lone ferryman's newspaper ad for a wife to mother his two children is her last hope.  The fact that this is a "business only" arrangement makes the offer even more appealing. Malachi Stone knows just what he wants in a wife -- a plain, virtuous, hard-working woman with no illusions about romance.  When his mail-order bride turns out to be sexy, cynical Anna, he knows things are not as they should be.  And when his decision to send her packing is thwarted by a landslide, Malachi is stuck at the bottom of an Arizona canyon with a tantalizing minx who ignites his blood every time he looks at her. Anna has no wish to become involved with Malachi and his two appealing children.  Her plan is to hide in the remote canyon country until her trail cools, then head for California and a new life.  But as the days pass, she finds her wary heart becoming entangled with the family who needs her so much.  As Malachi strips away the layers of her deceit, she faces a new dilemma.  How can she stay with the man she has come to love, when her presence can only lead to heartbreak and danger?  

THREE BRIDES FOR THREE COWBOYS SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING TRUE by Lisa Plumley When Everett Bannon's ranch hands order him a mail-order bride, he plans to send her on the first train back home. Until he sees his beautiful bride-to-be and his wits go walkin'! But Nellie Trent...  more

THREE BRIDES FOR THREE COWBOYS SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING TRUE by Lisa Plumley When Everett Bannon's ranch hands order him a mail-order bride, he plans to send her on the first train back home. Until he sees his beautiful bride-to-be and his wits go walkin'! But Nellie Trent isn't in Morrow Creek for veils and vows -- she's an undercover journalist with an exposé to write! THE HAND-ME-DOWN BRIDE by Elizabeth Lane Arabella Spencer's trip west was supposed to end in marriage to her longtime sweetheart -- not with the discovery that he'd made someone else his wife! Can rancher Stewart McIntyre convince Arabella that Montana can still be her dream come true, with a new groom for this hand-me-down bride? THE BRIDE WORE BRITCHES by Kate Welsh Just for one night rancher Rhiannon Oliver longs to feel like a lady, so she ditches her britches for a ball gown! Cowboy Dylan Varga hardly recognizes the girl he used to tease -- but then a tragedy throws them together in a way neither could have imagined....

A 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...  more

A 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…

To help those in need was the highest virtue to the Arapaho soul... And Black Sun honored the way of his people. He could never turn away from a woman in need, pregnant, alone and barely alive. No,not even if the woman was white. Though it broke tribal taboos and resurrected his nightmares, he...  more

To help those in need was the highest virtue to the Arapaho soul... And Black Sun honored the way of his people. He could never turn away from a woman in need, pregnant, alone and barely alive. No,not even if the woman was white. Though it broke tribal taboos and resurrected his nightmares, he would help Charily Bennett bring her child into the world here in Thunder Canyon, the sacred site where, legend told, springtime was born. Still , her grit and courage, along with her love for her infant daughter, showed Black Sun that here was a worthy woman- yet one forever out of his reach.

Sometimes it only takes a spark to set two hearts ablaze... On the golden plains of a new frontier, a smart young schoolteacher teaches a single father a lesson -- in the power of love. A SCANDALOUS NEWCOMER... Only the boldest of women would set off for the Dakota Territory...  more

Sometimes it only takes a spark to set two hearts ablaze... On the golden plains of a new frontier, a smart young schoolteacher teaches a single father a lesson -- in the power of love. A SCANDALOUS NEWCOMER... Only the boldest of women would set off for the Dakota Territory without a man by her side.  But schoolteacher Jana Hartmann is determined to build a new life for herself and her frail sister, Greta.  True to her courageous spirit, Jana takes the only job she can find in the town of Bismarck -- modeling dresses in a shop window -- which has every man staring and every woman gossiping.  Adding fuel to the fire, she's agreed to help raise money in the annual kissing booth, where one handsome cowboy wants to buy every kiss for himself. A SCORCHING ATTRACTION... Drew Malone is a lawyer, rancher, and father of two little boys.  Although Jana is immediately attracted to the handsome and helpful Drew, she fights it, torn between a budding romance and her responsibility to Greta.  But Drew persists and sweeps her away for a romantic Christmas at Rimfire Ranch in the Badlands, where Jana finds herself having to win over the toughest critics of all -- Drew's young sons.  As Greta becomes more independent, Jana lets down her guard and opens her heart to the three Malone men.  But when the boys are kidnapped on her watch, Jana blames herself and flees to the frontier.  Drew must race against the clock to get back his sons... and to make Jana his Rimfire bride.

Pack your bags! We're headed to Turkey. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll see colorful carpets in Istanbul, explore ancient ruins, and watch Turkish dancers. A special section introduces Turkey's capital, language,...  more

Pack your bags! We're headed to Turkey. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll see colorful carpets in Istanbul, explore ancient ruins, and watch Turkish dancers. A special section introduces Turkey's capital, language, population, and flag. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world!

TEMPTING THE PREACHER'S DAUGHTER Plain preacher's daughter Violet Benson is always the wallflower-until charismatic gambler Cade Foster takes her under his wing. Suddenly the men of Morrow Creek start looking at her with new eyes -- and the women with envy -- but Violet is interested...  more

TEMPTING THE PREACHER'S DAUGHTER Plain preacher's daughter Violet Benson is always the wallflower-until charismatic gambler Cade Foster takes her under his wing. Suddenly the men of Morrow Creek start looking at her with new eyes -- and the women with envy -- but Violet is interested in only one man: Cade. Agreeing to be his "lucky charm," Violet becomes embroiled in the gambler's thrilling world. With her newfound confidence, Violet is determined to uncover the secret sorrow behind the eyes that smolder beneath Cade's Stetson, and prove to this fascinating man that he can take the biggest gamble of all ... with his heart.

DK Action Packs: Pyramid includes a board game, model pyramid, and hieroglyph decoder.

A truck crashes and spills its dangerous cargo on a treacherous road in the Italian Dolomite mountains. Meanwhile, in Santa Lucia, a prominent international lawyer is found dead aboard an intercity train. Suspecting a connection between the two tragedies, Brunetti digs deep for an answer,...  more

A truck crashes and spills its dangerous cargo on a treacherous road in the Italian Dolomite mountains. Meanwhile, in Santa Lucia, a prominent international lawyer is found dead aboard an intercity train. Suspecting a connection between the two tragedies, Brunetti digs deep for an answer, stumbling upon a seedy Venetian bar that holds the key to a crime network that reaches far beyond the laguna. But it will take another violent death in Venice before Brunetti and his colleagues begin to understand what is really going on. Read by David Colacci. 8 audio discs (556 min.)

Commissario Brunetti finds himself adrift in his tenth investigation Dona Leon has amassed devoted fans around the world for her atmospheric and intelligent Commissario Brunetti series. A Sea of Troubles offers a rare glimpse into the scrupulous Commissario's personal life. When...  more

Commissario Brunetti finds himself adrift in his tenth investigation Dona Leon has amassed devoted fans around the world for her atmospheric and intelligent Commissario Brunetti series. A Sea of Troubles offers a rare glimpse into the scrupulous Commissario's personal life. When Brunetti investigates the murder of two local fishermen on the island of Pellestrina, the small community closes ranks, forcing him to accept Signorina Elettra's offer to visit her relatives there to search for clues. Though loyal to his beloved wife, Paola, he must admit that less-than-platonic emotions underlie his concern for his boss's beautiful secretary. Suspenseful, provocative, and deeply unsettling, A Sea of Troubles is an explosive and irresistible addition to Leon's marvelous series.

Guido Brunetti and his wife, Paola, are on their way to a dinner party at Palazzo Falier, home of Paola's parents, the rich and powerful Conte and Contessa Falier, While Paola stops to examine a bookstore window, Brunetti's eye is caught by a couple ahead of them in the nearly deserted...  more

Guido Brunetti and his wife, Paola, are on their way to a dinner party at Palazzo Falier, home of Paola's parents, the rich and powerful Conte and Contessa Falier, While Paola stops to examine a bookstore window, Brunetti's eye is caught by a couple ahead of them in the nearly deserted streets; a woman in an impossibly expensive fur coat on the arm of a much older man. He is intrigued when they turn out to be fellow dinner guests, and even more so when he sees the woman's face, which has been disfigured by excessive plastic surgery. She is Franca Marinello, La Superliftata, whom he's heard of but never met. This intelligent, mysterious woman entrances Brunetti. When she visits him later at the Questura and asks a favor, he is troubled. Her request seems to land near his investigation into a suspicious death that looks like murder, and the illegal hauling of garbage. In Italy, the environment has reached a crisis. Incinerators across the south are at full capacity, burning who-knows-what, the polluted waters of Venice's canals sit in the shadow of a major chemical complex, and in Naples, enormous piles of garbage grow in the streets." As Brunetti delves into this shadowy, toxic world, he comes face to face with violence as dangerous as he's ever seen, and corruption that touches on his influential father-in-law, as well as the fascinating Franca Marinello.

A discussion of the people known as Kurds, including their history as well as their contemporary status in the Middle East.

She was a nineteen-year-old redhead without money, prospects, or parents, yet Tucker Houston had spunk to spare.  Determined to find a better life for herself and her blind fellow orphan, she brazenly told a few fibs to land a job as a schoolteacher out West... and soon found herself in a...  more

She was a nineteen-year-old redhead without money, prospects, or parents, yet Tucker Houston had spunk to spare.  Determined to find a better life for herself and her blind fellow orphan, she brazenly told a few fibs to land a job as a schoolteacher out West... and soon found herself in a wagon train filled with mail-order brides.   Leading them all was wagon master Lucas Steele, black-haired, hard-muscled, and drawn to Tucker's fire.  Tucker and Lucas would soon find out that love couldn't wait -- not with the dangers of the trail making today all they had, and tomorrow a time that might never come for the dreams they shared.

SWEET PROMISES... DARK THREATS! Violet-eyed Summer was only a child when she heard the sweet words of promise -- "Get all growed up, Summertime girl, and I'll come and fetch you home." Now she had grown into a proud beauty and was safely home in the wild hills of frontier...  more

SWEET PROMISES... DARK THREATS! Violet-eyed Summer was only a child when she heard the sweet words of promise -- "Get all growed up, Summertime girl, and I'll come and fetch you home." Now she had grown into a proud beauty and was safely home in the wild hills of frontier Texas home with Slater McLean, the handsome rancher who longed for the passion of her innocent ardor. But a scheming woman was determined to destroy their love, to take from Slater the richest acres in Texas. A woman with a secret weapon: a letter that would disgrace Summer forever.

"I owa, 1958. Nelda Hanson, a successful young designer in Chicago, has come home to sell the family farm. Here, just eight years ago, she was a pregnant teenage bride, torn from the arms of her new husband minutes after the ceremony. Nelda wouldn't see him again, not even after she bore his...  more

"I owa, 1958. Nelda Hanson, a successful young designer in Chicago, has come home to sell the family farm. Here, just eight years ago, she was a pregnant teenage bride, torn from the arms of her new husband minutes after the ceremony. Nelda wouldn't see him again, not even after she bore his child. Now suddenly-and dangerously-Lute Hanson is back in her life. The thin, blue-eyed boy with the shy smile has become a rugged and handsome, yet distant and angry man. He's someone who has reason to hate her. But all Nelda can hate is her own weakness in loving him, as if she could have ever stopped, as if all the hurt over so much time could not return to consume them both...."

A tale of a woman living in a farmhouse full of dangerous secrets -- and bound by the promise she made out of love.... HOMEPLACE Ana Fairfax is a stranger to the lonesome Iowa farm where she has gone to live after the death of her stepdaughter.  Still a beautiful young woman, she...  more

A tale of a woman living in a farmhouse full of dangerous secrets -- and bound by the promise she made out of love.... HOMEPLACE Ana Fairfax is a stranger to the lonesome Iowa farm where she has gone to live after the death of her stepdaughter.  Still a beautiful young woman, she struggles to raise her late stepdaughter's child in a farmhouse filled with danger.  For there is Esther, the child's crazed aunt, with her dark secrets and painful memories seeming to lurk in every corner.  And there is Owen, the child's father, the master of the house -- and a man who is awakening new passions in Ana -- as well as a daring new dream.

Travel to Turkey, where Asia and Europe meet at the bridge over the Bosphorus. Learn how Turkey’s diversity of cultures make it one of the world’s melting pots. Discover how Atatürk became the father of modern Turkey. Meet the many Muslims who live within this secular, Western-oriented...  more

Travel to Turkey, where Asia and Europe meet at the bridge over the Bosphorus. Learn how Turkey’s diversity of cultures make it one of the world’s melting pots. Discover how Atatürk became the father of modern Turkey. Meet the many Muslims who live within this secular, Western-oriented republic.

Carlin Reed lives in fear, off the grid, moving from place to place. So Battle Ridge, Wyoming, a small town in the middle of nowhere, seems like a good place to lie low for a while. But after becoming cook and housekeeper to cattle rancher Zeke Decker, Carlin suspects that she’s made her...  more

Carlin Reed lives in fear, off the grid, moving from place to place. So Battle Ridge, Wyoming, a small town in the middle of nowhere, seems like a good place to lie low for a while. But after becoming cook and housekeeper to cattle rancher Zeke Decker, Carlin suspects that she’s made her first mistake. Rugged, sexy, and too distracting for his own good, Zeke is pure temptation mixed with something deep and primal that makes Carlin feel almost safe. Soon things are getting way too hot in the kitchen. Zeke doesn’t challenge Carlin’s terms: cash, dead bolts, and no questions. It is easy to see that she’s a woman in trouble. Problem is, he’s so blindsided by his attraction to her he can’t think straight. Zeke tries to stay all business, no complications -- but that game plan is sabotaged the second Carlin gets under his skin. And when her terrifying past follows her to the ranch, Carlin faces a heartbreaking choice: run away from the man she loves, or put him in the crosshairs of a madman.

Three women with nothing but their dreams of finding a real home, a place to belong. DUNCAN'S BRIDE by Linda Howard Madelyn: She'd moved to Montana to marry a man she'd never met. Once there, would she settle for anything less than Reese Duncan's heart? CHAIN...  more

Three women with nothing but their dreams of finding a real home, a place to belong. DUNCAN'S BRIDE by Linda Howard Madelyn: She'd moved to Montana to marry a man she'd never met. Once there, would she settle for anything less than Reese Duncan's heart? CHAIN LIGHTNING by Elizabeth Howell Mandy: A plane crash had stolen her family, and the ocean still terrified her. But now, trapped on the Great Barrier Reef with enigmatic Damon Sutter, she began to live again . . . POPCORN AND KISSES by Kasey Michaels Sharon: She dreamed of celebrating the past but businessman Zachary St. Clair had other schemes. Would he ever see the true wealth Sharon offered?

Nine out of ten Americans own a Bible, but how much do they know about the one book that has influenced human history more than any other? Don't Know Much About® the Bible by New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis is designed to illuminate everything we need to know about the...  more

Nine out of ten Americans own a Bible, but how much do they know about the one book that has influenced human history more than any other? Don't Know Much About® the Bible by New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis is designed to illuminate everything we need to know about the Good Book but never learned. With wit, authority, and intelligence, Davis brings the world of the Old and New Testaments to vivid life, setting the panorama of the Scriptures against the historical events that shaped them; clearing up misconceptions and mistranslations; summarizing Bible stories, parables, and miracles; and adding fresh new insights to the world's most owned, least understood book.Davis is uniquely qualified for the assignment. The creator of the bestselling Don't Know Much About® series, he now illuminates the bestselling book of all time, using his inimitable question-and-answer approach and providing a key to the people, places, and "household names" we need to unlock "The Greatest Story Ever Told." Writes Davis, "I believe people are starved for knowledge. They just want it in a more appealing style than the way it was presented back in school."Relying on up-to-date research and improved translations, Davis sets out to uncover what the Bible says--and doesn't say. Don't Know Much About® the Bible is the result of his efforts and includes the following observations: There are two different Creation stories told in Genesis, but no apple in the Garden of Eden story. There was no "coat of many colors" in the story of Joseph and his jealous brothers, but rather a long-sleeved robe. Moses didn't write the Torah and he didn't part the Red Sea in his escape from Pharaoh. The Sixth Commandment does not condemn all killing. King David probably didn't kill Goliath and didn't write the Psalms. Jesus wasn't born on Christmas.Davis brings readers up-to-date on findings gleaned from the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Gnostic Gospels that prompt serious scholars to ask such questions as: Who wrote the Bible? Did Jesus say everything we were taught he did? Did he say more? By examining the Bible historically, Davis also shows which biblical teachings may have suited an ancient, semi-nomadic world but no longer apply to life at the dawn of the twenty-first century.

Leigh Greenwood "A Fairy-Tale Christmas" Virginia, 1880. When she cares for a sick widower and his daughter, a lonely spinster discovers that her dreams of a happy marriage aren't as fleeting as visions of sugarplums. Connie Mason "A Child Is Born" Georgia, 1864....  more

Leigh Greenwood "A Fairy-Tale Christmas" Virginia, 1880. When she cares for a sick widower and his daughter, a lonely spinster discovers that her dreams of a happy marriage aren't as fleeting as visions of sugarplums. Connie Mason "A Child Is Born" Georgia, 1864. In a Civil War field hospital, a Christmas birth rekindles the flames of a long-ago love -- and brings the promise of peace on earth and goodwill toward men. Nellie McFather "Susannah's Angel" Georgia, 1859. A Yankee soldier and a Southern belle are torn apart by conflicting loyalties until a holiday truce teaches them the true meaning of the season. Susan Tanner "A Warm Southern Christmas" Mississippi, 1895. Fearful of losing his orphaned niece and nephew, a young bachelor agrees to marry a beautiful stranger. but only a Yuletide miracle will make them a family.

A collection of nostalgic, heartwarming stories contributed by survivors of the Great Depression, along with the comforting recipes that kept body and soul of their families together. Includes a bonus section of updated quick, easy, economical, nutritious recipes and tips for today.

All Miki Lassiter had left, now that her father had drunk and gambled away the family fortune, was her beautiful chestnut stallion and her dream - to stake a ranching claim in the newly opened Oklahoma territory and raise horses. And nothing was going to stop her. Then she met the arrogant...  more

All Miki Lassiter had left, now that her father had drunk and gambled away the family fortune, was her beautiful chestnut stallion and her dream - to stake a ranching claim in the newly opened Oklahoma territory and raise horses. And nothing was going to stop her. Then she met the arrogant stranger who thought he was being kind by rescuing her from the fierce prairie thunderstorm. She tried to squirm out from under the brute's protective embrace until she found herself melting beneath the smooth hardness of his long, taut body. It was impossible to voice her independence while her heart surrendered to the fire of his passionate kisses and her very soul throbbed with desire as his experienced hands caressed her rain-drenched flesh. Cale Brolin knew what a cyclone and flashes of lightning could do to a rider on the open prairie. That's why the rugged horse trader grabbed the crazy, but curvaceous beauty off her plunging stallion and pinned her to the ground. But it didn't take him long to realize that the real cyclone was not in the sky, but right there beneath him, wriggling to get free. While the storm pelted him with rain, the heat of her flesh scorched him through his damp clothes, and his arms tightened around her. He wanted to lie there forever, his face buried in her fragrant silver-gold hair, his lips savoring her soft curves. No longer a free man, he was now a slave to the tumultuous ecstasy of a spitfire in a raging tempest, ablaze in the rapture of Stormfire.

"YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!" To a woman who was all fire, sass and temptation that was a hell of a hello! But army major Rafe Hunter had no choice. Karissa Baxter was a "sooner" attempting to secure the homestead she wanted before the start of the land run, danger -- and...  more

"YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!" To a woman who was all fire, sass and temptation that was a hell of a hello! But army major Rafe Hunter had no choice. Karissa Baxter was a "sooner" attempting to secure the homestead she wanted before the start of the land run, danger -- and rules -- be damned! But what about what he wanted? And what if what he wanted was her? WHO DID RAFE HUNTER THINK HE WAS? All spit and polish, and with Eastern money to boot! Unlike the hardscrabble types Karissa was used to, he could never understand what drove her to go after her dreams. So how had he managed to quick march his way into her heart?

When lady rancher Shianne Kimball saw an unconscious man staked out stark naked in the desolate wilderness, she knew it was her duty to rescue him from the blistering sun. The innocent beauty prided herself on her Samaritan generosity as she slowly lotioned the stranger's broad chest and...  more

When lady rancher Shianne Kimball saw an unconscious man staked out stark naked in the desolate wilderness, she knew it was her duty to rescue him from the blistering sun. The innocent beauty prided herself on her Samaritan generosity as she slowly lotioned the stranger's broad chest and tapering waist but as her ministrations grew bolder, Shianne couldn't help but dream about how it would be to kiss the muscular cowboy. Then she noticed the cowardly sneak was awake and enjoying himself! Outraged by his leering gaze and insinuating smirk, she freed only his right arm, swearing she'd shoot him dead if the lowdown sidewinder ever got near her again!

Fletcher Hawk has only one thing on his mind--bounty! The Texas Ranger is in hot pursuit of a woman accused of murder. He'll track her down and claim his reward. But when he finds Savanna Cantrell, something makes him change his goal. Maybe it's her beauty, maybe it's because she is the...  more

Fletcher Hawk has only one thing on his mind--bounty! The Texas Ranger is in hot pursuit of a woman accused of murder. He'll track her down and claim his reward. But when he finds Savanna Cantrell, something makes him change his goal. Maybe it's her beauty, maybe it's because she is the cleverest woman he's ever met, maybe it's her innocence--but now he needs to convince her that she needs his help. With dangerous men on their trail, these two fiercely proud and independent people must learn to trust…and to love!

A gunshot wound sent John Wolf straight to paradise. Paradise Valley, that is, where an Irish hellcat with the face of an angel had rescued five orphans and offered him a life that was more than just duty and danger. But would the truth of his past make their future together impossible? More...  more

A gunshot wound sent John Wolf straight to paradise. Paradise Valley, that is, where an Irish hellcat with the face of an angel had rescued five orphans and offered him a life that was more than just duty and danger. But would the truth of his past make their future together impossible? More legend than lawman, more man than most, John Wolf was a U.S. Marshal who named himself Apache in his soul. And Tara Flannigan knew from the moment she rescued him that he'd bring trouble and temptation to her little patch of heaven on earth!

SHE'LL DO ANYTHING TO GET HER MAN... Evangeline Hallowell has sworn not to rest until she finds the dirty swindler who conned her sister.  So when Colorado's best bounty hunter, J.D. Raven, refuses to help, the determined heiress joins the trail as his "wife" -- for...  more

SHE'LL DO ANYTHING TO GET HER MAN... Evangeline Hallowell has sworn not to rest until she finds the dirty swindler who conned her sister.  So when Colorado's best bounty hunter, J.D. Raven, refuses to help, the determined heiress joins the trail as his "wife" -- for better or for worse.... With enemies galore gunning for him, the last thing Raven needs is some stubborn, sass-mouthed hellcat landing them both in bigger trouble!  But he soon finds keeping Eva safe is way easier than keeping himself from wanting her....  

Vince Lone Wolf is the justice system's last resort. And, in spite of his dangerous reputation, Julia Preston will give her soul if she can borrow him for just one night. Because her brother's life and the family ranch depend on Lone Wolf's reputed skills. Julia's fearlessness...  more

Vince Lone Wolf is the justice system's last resort. And, in spite of his dangerous reputation, Julia Preston will give her soul if she can borrow him for just one night. Because her brother's life and the family ranch depend on Lone Wolf's reputed skills. Julia's fearlessness and determination make it impossible for Lone Wolf to resist her desperate cry for help. And though he's always prided himself on his independence, she reminds him of everything that is missing in his life. But can a bounty hunter ever lay claim to the love of a lady?

She prefers guns to gowns and riding the land to dancing at balls. So heiress Gabrielle Price heads across Texas's most dangerous territory to break her unwanted society engagement. Only, her biggest problem isn't outlaws and killers. It's a rugged, relentless Texas Ranger. With a killer to...  more

She prefers guns to gowns and riding the land to dancing at balls. So heiress Gabrielle Price heads across Texas's most dangerous territory to break her unwanted society engagement. Only, her biggest problem isn't outlaws and killers. It's a rugged, relentless Texas Ranger. With a killer to catch, Hudson Stone has better things to do than escort his commander's spoiled, socialite daughter. But his fiery charge is as irresistible as she is off-limits, and to protect her he'll risk his reputation, his life and his heart.

Unable to tolerate the controlling expectations of her upper-class family, Pru Perkins shipped herself to Paradise, Oklahoma, as a mail-order bride. She was destined to make Jack's dreams of a peaceful life a distant memory! Ex-lawman Jack McCavett was done with excitement, glad to have his...  more

Unable to tolerate the controlling expectations of her upper-class family, Pru Perkins shipped herself to Paradise, Oklahoma, as a mail-order bride. She was destined to make Jack's dreams of a peaceful life a distant memory! Ex-lawman Jack McCavett was done with excitement, glad to have his days of adventure behind him. Now he wanted to enjoy his quiet ranch with a restful, respectable woman at his side. But his special delivery was Pru, heiress, suffragette, and all-round firebrand. Soon his desire for calm would be left far behind and his need for Pru would be irresistible!

HER HONORABLE BANDIT... In a daring plan, Marshal Jackson Culpepper and his brothers disguise themselves as bandits and rob the corrupt local bank, hoping to root out the real embezzler. Too bad Cassandra Bixby was depositing her life savings that day... Naturally, Cassie demands an...  more

HER HONORABLE BANDIT... In a daring plan, Marshal Jackson Culpepper and his brothers disguise themselves as bandits and rob the corrupt local bank, hoping to root out the real embezzler. Too bad Cassandra Bixby was depositing her life savings that day... Naturally, Cassie demands an investigation...all the while fighting off her growing attraction to the Texas lawman who, to her frustration, refuses to take her seriously. Jack is in a bind -- he can't very well arrest himself! Was it safe to share his secret with this woman-on-a-mission

Under Western skies, three special women wish for love... Three unforgettable women discover that holiday wishes do come true in this heart-warming Christmas collection. STORMWALKER'S WOMAN by Carolyn Davidson Half-breed Jesse Stormwalker knew associating with Molly Thompson...  more

Under Western skies, three special women wish for love... Three unforgettable women discover that holiday wishes do come true in this heart-warming Christmas collection. STORMWALKER'S WOMAN by Carolyn Davidson Half-breed Jesse Stormwalker knew associating with Molly Thompson could ruin the young widow's reputation.  But he sensed that only he could mend Molly's broken spirit, and Jesse hoped that the miracle of Christmas would make all things possible. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Carol Finch When Seth Gresham brought his friend's estranged daughter home for Christmas, the former bounty hunter never suspected they'd both been had.  But once Olivia discovered that her father wasn't dying -- just matchmaking -- would Seth's love make her stay? HARK THE HARRIED ANGELS by Lynna Banning Adam Garnett thought he had nothing to offer Irina Likov.  Until meddlesome, matchmaking strangers intervened.  Now his decision to give Irina a Christmas she'll remember gives Adam the greatest gift of all.  

The way west for Rachel Sinclair led straight down the aisle. And into the arms of a man she barely knew! But Cord McPherson had taken her and her brothers in when trouble struck along the trail. And Rachel believed in her heart that this marriage of convenience would grow into a bond more...  more

The way west for Rachel Sinclair led straight down the aisle. And into the arms of a man she barely knew! But Cord McPherson had taken her and her brothers in when trouble struck along the trail. And Rachel believed in her heart that this marriage of convenience would grow into a bond more precious than gold. An instant family wasn't something Cord McPherson had planned on acquiring, but the sight of Rachel protecting her brothers told him she was plenty strong enough to be his bride. And he was good and ready to make their promise to each other last a lifetime.

CHLOE'S LIFE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN... Chloe Biddleton was in big trouble!  Her fool brother had gone and lost his half of the family ranch in a game of cards, leaving her to live with her brother's mistakes, and handsome cowboy Mr. J.T. Flannery.  Then trouble struck the ranch,...  more

CHLOE'S LIFE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN... Chloe Biddleton was in big trouble!  Her fool brother had gone and lost his half of the family ranch in a game of cards, leaving her to live with her brother's mistakes, and handsome cowboy Mr. J.T. Flannery.  Then trouble struck the ranch, and Chloe had no choice but to accept J.T.'s offer of marriage -- no matter how INconvenient! The only thing the stubborn beauty wanted less than a business partner was a husband, but it looked as if she was about to be saddled with both!  But as the battle of wills between the two began to heat up, so did their mutual passion....  

In this riveting historical romance, a woman is on the run after escaping her abusive adoptive parents. When a local man offers her a job as his housekeeper, she is thrilled to find safety, and the two begin a cautious relationship. However, she is concerned for her sister, who is still trapped...  more

In this riveting historical romance, a woman is on the run after escaping her abusive adoptive parents. When a local man offers her a job as his housekeeper, she is thrilled to find safety, and the two begin a cautious relationship. However, she is concerned for her sister, who is still trapped at her old home. She must decide how to save her imprisoned sister, and hold on to her own freedom and her new love.

THE LAST THING HE WANTED WAS A HOME ON THE RANGE! Rancher Gabe Tanner was content to ride herd on bachelorhood forever. And if it hadn't been for that blasted bachelor tax, he *would* have. Even if every glimpse he had of Rosemary Gibson, the preacher's daughter, warned him he...  more

THE LAST THING HE WANTED WAS A HOME ON THE RANGE! Rancher Gabe Tanner was content to ride herd on bachelorhood forever. And if it hadn't been for that blasted bachelor tax, he *would* have. Even if every glimpse he had of Rosemary Gibson, the preacher's daughter, warned him he didn't have a prayer of remaining single...! Life's usual dreams - love, home, children - would always elude Rosemary Gibson, or so she thought. Until the day Providence mixed the devilish Gabriel Tanner, two angelic kids and one prim yet passionate parson's daughter into a most unusual ready-made family...!

MAGGIE O'NEILL HAD CLIMBED DOWN FROM A HAYLOFT INTO HIS HEART. On the run from a nightmarish life, Maggie had the power to stir feelings of forever in rancher Beau Jackson's soul.  From the first moment, he knew he loved this sweet-spirited gamin, but would she ever feel anything...  more

MAGGIE O'NEILL HAD CLIMBED DOWN FROM A HAYLOFT INTO HIS HEART. On the run from a nightmarish life, Maggie had the power to stir feelings of forever in rancher Beau Jackson's soul.  From the first moment, he knew he loved this sweet-spirited gamin, but would she ever feel anything more for him than gratitude? She must have died and gone to heaven, Maggie O'Neill swore, for Beau Jackson treated her with all the kindness and respect only a genuine lady deserved.  But how was she to know if what she felt for him was love?  

U.S. Marshal Jonathan Cleary was a man with a plan: after one last undercover assignment, he'd claim a corner of the wide Texas sky and get hitched to the wild and carefree woman of his dreams. But Fate, disguised as Augusta McBride, came calling with different ideas. Now his dream woman was...  more

U.S. Marshal Jonathan Cleary was a man with a plan: after one last undercover assignment, he'd claim a corner of the wide Texas sky and get hitched to the wild and carefree woman of his dreams. But Fate, disguised as Augusta McBride, came calling with different ideas. Now his dream woman was a prim-and-proper miss with shocking secrets! Augusta McBride was wedded to spinsterhood yet she'd somehow landed in front of a preacher, marrying a half-naked stranger and relishing it! No doubt about it, the mysterious, marvelous Jonathan Cleary was a force of nature who couldn't be denied!

Faith Hudson was falling in love with her husband! Her marriage was a disaster. Her husband was better off in Boston without her. It had been clear to her then, and it was even clearer now that she'd traveled west and made her home on a Texas ranch. She had no plans of ever...  more

Faith Hudson was falling in love with her husband! Her marriage was a disaster. Her husband was better off in Boston without her. It had been clear to her then, and it was even clearer now that she'd traveled west and made her home on a Texas ranch. She had no plans of ever returning. But Max Hudson wanted her back. It had taken him three years to find her, and he wasn't going home without her. It was a matter of principal... Until he realized he was more in love with the woman Faith had become than he ever could have imagined. And that love just might be what Faith had needed all along.

It was quite an introduction, but before sunrise, Sheriff Brace Caulfield knew Sarah Murphy was a woman to match him in every way. The amazing woman was so determined to rescue her nephew from abuse that she'd put herself smack in the middle of danger. All that would protect her now was an...  more

It was quite an introduction, but before sunrise, Sheriff Brace Caulfield knew Sarah Murphy was a woman to match him in every way. The amazing woman was so determined to rescue her nephew from abuse that she'd put herself smack in the middle of danger. All that would protect her now was an instant wedding to Brace! A lucky star must have been shining in the wide Western sky the night Sarah Murphy tracked her no-account brother-in-law to Benning, Texas. There she met lawman Brace Caulfield, an imposing, arousing bear of a man who swore she'd be safe and happy-ever-after if she'd just say the words "I do"!

Colorado Confidential: By day these agents ride the range; by night they are specialized government operatives.  Bound by love, loyalty and the law -- they've vowed to keep their missions and identities confidential....   Trail Westward, April 1862 Choose a man or be left...  more

Colorado Confidential: By day these agents ride the range; by night they are specialized government operatives.  Bound by love, loyalty and the law -- they've vowed to keep their missions and identities confidential....   Trail Westward, April 1862 Choose a man or be left behind!  So said the code of the West for women alone on wagon trains.  But newly widowed Jessica Beaumont had a baby on the way, and what kind of man would willingly take on another man's child?  Apparently the rugged, handsome kind, for wagon-train scout Finn Carson staked his claim on her early... and swore never to let go! Finn Carson was an honest man who honestly wanted Jessica Beaumont to cherish and love FOREVER.  But would this fetching beauty accept him if she discovered his connection to the danger stalking her?  Or would their chance at happiness be lost before it was truly found?

She thought her fate was sealed... Isabella Montgomery's future looked bleak. Before her father died, he betrothed her to Juan Garcia, an old ranchero infamous for cruelty. Now, shut away in a convent, she dreaded the day he would come to claim her. Until a dark horse revealed her true...  more

She thought her fate was sealed... Isabella Montgomery's future looked bleak. Before her father died, he betrothed her to Juan Garcia, an old ranchero infamous for cruelty. Now, shut away in a convent, she dreaded the day he would come to claim her. Until a dark horse revealed her true destiny... Rafael McKenzie needed a bride before he came into his inheritance. The moment he laid eyes on Isabella, he knew she was the one. Breaking into the convent and capturing her was easy enough, but stealing her heart was another story....

TRUST NO ONE To her sorrow, Erin Wentworth had learned that lesson all too well when her society marriage had proved a sham. Now widowed and pregnant, she wanted only to escape the memories. But fate, in the form of Quinn Yarborough, had followed her to her mountain hideaway to resurrect the...  more

TRUST NO ONE To her sorrow, Erin Wentworth had learned that lesson all too well when her society marriage had proved a sham. Now widowed and pregnant, she wanted only to escape the memories. But fate, in the form of Quinn Yarborough, had followed her to her mountain hideaway to resurrect the past--and offer her a future.... A BREED APART Bounty hunter Quinn Yarborough knew he had come face-to-face with a quarry unlike any other, for runaway widow Erin Wentworth was a prize beyond any price. And his heart ached to claim her as his very own....

If ever Grace Benson needs a man to ride to her rescue, now is the time -- and Kansas preacher Simon Grafton is the man!  When he encounters her on the roadside being brutally attacked by her uncle's farmhand, Simon doesn't flinch.  He'll risk anything to defend this...  more

If ever Grace Benson needs a man to ride to her rescue, now is the time -- and Kansas preacher Simon Grafton is the man!  When he encounters her on the roadside being brutally attacked by her uncle's farmhand, Simon doesn't flinch.  He'll risk anything to defend this innocent from the madman who's still at large. As Simon helps her heal and gain a new foothold in life, it becomes clear that his heart is what needs defending.  Soon his only course of action is to make her his bride....

Adopted from an abusive father by Gabe and Rosemary Tanner, Wesley left home to discover the world and his own identity. Now he's back in Edgewood, Texas, working as sheriff and not about to be taken in by Angelena, the new singer at the Golden Slipper saloon. Angel can't remember...  more

Adopted from an abusive father by Gabe and Rosemary Tanner, Wesley left home to discover the world and his own identity. Now he's back in Edgewood, Texas, working as sheriff and not about to be taken in by Angelena, the new singer at the Golden Slipper saloon. Angel can't remember anything except her first name and her music. She's the talk of the town, oddly because she's a real lady rather than one suited to the place where she must sing to live. Most who meet her feel protective, not judgmental. By the time his mother and her friend reveal that the fragile singer will become a mother, Wes has become more protective than anyone in town. He decides to marry Angel, although he isn't positive she doesn't remember her past. He simply decides her future is more important, which is the same decision he made about his own past.

Roan Devereaux could gentle any filly with a look and a touch but Kate Cassidy presented a real challenge. With her coltish grace and mile-wide stubborn streak, she was more woman than most men could handle and exactly what he needed. Men were impulsive critters, Katherine Cassidy swore, and...  more

Roan Devereaux could gentle any filly with a look and a touch but Kate Cassidy presented a real challenge. With her coltish grace and mile-wide stubborn streak, she was more woman than most men could handle and exactly what he needed. Men were impulsive critters, Katherine Cassidy swore, and Roan Devereaux had only proved that when he'd up and asked Kate to marry him! It was a crazy idea but no crazier than the sound of her heart singing "yes" in reply.

Wildfire couldn't run any hotter than this sudden, consuming passion Shay Devereaux had been alone, angry and befeft of hope -- until a deathbed plea had sent him into the arms of Jenny Pennington, the one woman who could resurrect him, heart and soul! Though the war had scarred her in...  more

Wildfire couldn't run any hotter than this sudden, consuming passion Shay Devereaux had been alone, angry and befeft of hope -- until a deathbed plea had sent him into the arms of Jenny Pennington, the one woman who could resurrect him, heart and soul! Though the war had scarred her in places deep and secret, Jenny had refused to let it break her. Then, suddenly, Shay Devereaux rode into her life and her womanhood awakened, for this heaven-sent man without a past had brought her a future -- filled with unimaginable love!

Scams and Scalawags were all in a day's work for undercover government agent Gage Morgan. Songbird Lily Devereaux was not. No soiled dove, she was a lady in need of protection. But once vows were spoken, would he ever be able to let her go, as their marriage bargain allowed but her troubled...  more

Scams and Scalawags were all in a day's work for undercover government agent Gage Morgan. Songbird Lily Devereaux was not. No soiled dove, she was a lady in need of protection. But once vows were spoken, would he ever be able to let her go, as their marriage bargain allowed but her troubled heart might demand it. Songs and Secrets were Lily's shield against the world. A desperate act had brought her to dire straits abroad a Mississippi riverboat. Now singing for her supper was the least of her problems, for gambler Gage Morgan tempted her with an unusual way out. But could she wed him and bed him without the promise of love?

A MAKE-BELIEVE MARRIAGE Cassie Phillips wasn't really married to Will Tolliver, no matter what he told people. Not that being the wife of a man as kind and thoughtful as Will wouldn't be a dream come true. But even Will would abandon her once he learned what she was running...  more

A MAKE-BELIEVE MARRIAGE Cassie Phillips wasn't really married to Will Tolliver, no matter what he told people. Not that being the wife of a man as kind and thoughtful as Will wouldn't be a dream come true. But even Will would abandon her once he learned what she was running from. Cassie Phillips was the kind of girl you took home to mother, and Will was determined to do just that. But he'd never expected that in order to protect her he'd have to tell a lie that could get them both in a lot of trouble. Especially if he couldn't convince Cassie that marrying him for real was the right thing to do.

Lucas O'Reilly did things his way -- …and as founder and mayor of Thunder Canyon, he answered to no one and liked it that way. Except lately, now that he owned one of the bigger spreads, and richer mines, under the wide Montana sky, he'd been thinking a wife would be nice. Maybe an...  more

Lucas O'Reilly did things his way -- …and as founder and mayor of Thunder Canyon, he answered to no one and liked it that way. Except lately, now that he owned one of the bigger spreads, and richer mines, under the wide Montana sky, he'd been thinking a wife would be nice. Maybe an agreeable little woman to brighten his house and warm his bed. A mail-order bride would be one special delivery, he decided. But what he got instead was a surprise package with a firecracker inside named Miss Jennifer Alston. Sassy and opinionated, she was not what he'd expected -- but exactly what he needed, in spite of himself!

Cozy up with three brand-new festive tales guaranteed to keep you warm all winter long! LILY by Ana Leigh (Mackenzies, Bk 11) Just when Lily Mackenzie had given up hope of ever being married, she met Grady Delaney and his three matchmaking children!  And soon Grady discovered that...  more

Cozy up with three brand-new festive tales guaranteed to keep you warm all winter long! LILY by Ana Leigh (Mackenzies, Bk 11) Just when Lily Mackenzie had given up hope of ever being married, she met Grady Delaney and his three matchmaking children!  And soon Grady discovered that it wasn't just his children who wanted her to be part of their family.... A TIME FOR ANGELS by Carolyn Davidson Though Honey Bell Morris claimed she was simply caring for the old man she'd found lost in a snowstorm, Zachary Bennett was sure she was after his grandfather's money.  But Honey Bell had a nurturing warmth that could melt even the most hardened of hearts. THE LONG JOURNEY HOME by Kate Bridges After two years of being thought dead, lawman Logan Sutcliffe had finally made it home -- only to discover that the wife he'd left behind on their wedding night was engaged to another man!

Join three favorite authors as three unforgettable couples are WED UNDER WESTERN SKIES. ABANDONED by Carolyn Davidson The sole survivor of a wagon train raid, Elizabeth Travis has been left with amnesia. Cameron Montgomery comes to her rescue and takes special care of her. But how can she...  more

Join three favorite authors as three unforgettable couples are WED UNDER WESTERN SKIES. ABANDONED by Carolyn Davidson The sole survivor of a wagon train raid, Elizabeth Travis has been left with amnesia. Cameron Montgomery comes to her rescue and takes special care of her. But how can she desire him while she is a woman with no past? ALMOST A BRIDE by Cheryl St.John The only unmarried woman in town, Charmaine Renlow has been waiting years for her beau to propose, and she's had enough. Maybe it's time to move on to greener pastures...like single father Jack Easton's homestead! HIS BROTHER'S BRIDE by Jenna Kernan Only a desperate woman would marry a man she'd never met, even if it was her dying husband's last request. But with a young daughter to protect, Clara Justice is desperate, so she accepts the proposal from Nate, the black sheep of the family....

Bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Bronwyn Williams and Carolyn Davidson bring you three brand-new stories about Montana's most popular family -- the Kincaids, men and women who carved out lives in Big Sky Country and found true love in Whitehorn, Montana. Lengendary rancher Caleb Kincaid...  more

Bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Bronwyn Williams and Carolyn Davidson bring you three brand-new stories about Montana's most popular family -- the Kincaids, men and women who carved out lives in Big Sky Country and found true love in Whitehorn, Montana. Lengendary rancher Caleb Kincaid discovers love is sweeter the second time around in the arms of an old flame. Younger brother Will woos the townspeople to his bank with the help of a sassy saloon girl who has a head for business and pleasure. Black sheep cousin James saves a schoolteacher from bandits and soon discovers she's stolen his heart!

After seven long years, Justin had finally stopped running... Though years had passed since he'd left town, Justin Kincaid still had something to prove. Especially to Megan Bartlett, the only woman he'd ever loved -- and the one woman he could never forgive. This couldn't be...  more

After seven long years, Justin had finally stopped running... Though years had passed since he'd left town, Justin Kincaid still had something to prove. Especially to Megan Bartlett, the only woman he'd ever loved -- and the one woman he could never forgive. This couldn't be happening, Megan told herself. Justin was back. Justin Kincaid had returned. But the boy he'd been was gone, replaced by a man who'd brought Megan a child to cherish. An her own secret past to confront.

A collection of three brand-new stories about women who conquered the West and found their soul mates.... FLANNA AND THE LAWMAN by Cathy Maxwell Desperate for someone to help her protect her land, a female con artist saves an ex-lawman from the hangman's noose by claiming him as...  more

A collection of three brand-new stories about women who conquered the West and found their soul mates.... FLANNA AND THE LAWMAN by Cathy Maxwell Desperate for someone to help her protect her land, a female con artist saves an ex-lawman from the hangman's noose by claiming him as her no-good husband, and finds herself wanting to turn their charade into a real marriage. THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN by Ruth Langan When a runaway and her young nephew find a safe haven with a solitary Montana rancher, three lonely people become a family, until their peace is threatened by the boy's father, bent on vengeance. SECOND CHANCE BRIDE by Carolyn Davidson His mail-order bride's deceit had stung him to the quick but the pregnant widow's care of his four-year-old daughter had Jebediah rethinking his vow to send her packing as soon as her baby was born.

For a man who didn't know how to win a woman's heart, Matt Prescott made a good job of it. Aaron Prescott, nearly 15, wanted a wife for his father and a mother for his brothers and sister. He wanted his father to be happy again. Benjamin and Clement were special brothers and Del, the...  more

For a man who didn't know how to win a woman's heart, Matt Prescott made a good job of it. Aaron Prescott, nearly 15, wanted a wife for his father and a mother for his brothers and sister. He wanted his father to be happy again. Benjamin and Clement were special brothers and Del, the littlest, a cute sister. Clement did the trapping for pelts and Benjamin was great at collecting honey and Del kept chickens and gathered the eggs. Everyone contributed to the welfare of the family. Matt and Aaron tracked down and broke to saddle, wild mustangs for the army. Isabella couldn't believe her luck in being able to join this special family. But as always, danger does exist, and Matt must rescue Isabella from Cutler, a horror from her past. But love has blossomed for Matt and Isabella in a most beautiful fashion.

A Secret Too Terrible To Tell Dulcie Trenton has risen from the ashes of war, determined to build a new life for herself. Yet the price of survival was high, and could cost her the love of Cal Jermain, whose honesty was as raw and as real as his passion. Weary and bitter, Cal needed a...  more

A Secret Too Terrible To Tell Dulcie Trenton has risen from the ashes of war, determined to build a new life for herself. Yet the price of survival was high, and could cost her the love of Cal Jermain, whose honesty was as raw and as real as his passion. Weary and bitter, Cal needed a miracle, and Providence had provided one when Dulcie and her ragtag band of orphans invaded his island, shattering his grief. But could a man who'd knocked at Hell's gate ever hope to hold an angel in his arms?

To save her best friend and child from a wretched husband, a New York City maid must transform herself into a lady. But she never imagines her heart will be transformed by the confidence man whose help she enlists. Plucky young Lana Dunleavy left Ireland with her best friend Siobhan in...  more

To save her best friend and child from a wretched husband, a New York City maid must transform herself into a lady. But she never imagines her heart will be transformed by the confidence man whose help she enlists. Plucky young Lana Dunleavy left Ireland with her best friend Siobhan in search of a better life -- but New York's harsh streets aren't quite what they expected. Employed as a maid for a wealthy family, Lana hopes to earn enough money to find a home for Siobhan and her son, Colin, away from Siobhan's wretched husband. Then tragedy suddenly strikes, and the only chance for Lana to save her precious Colin is to transform herself -- from a maid to a lady... Ever resourceful, she engages a charming and self-assured confidence man, Jesse Jordan, to teach her the finer points of high society. But Jesse is hiding a secret of his own -- and he's about to be trapped by his own deception. For as willing as he is to help the beautiful Lana with her scheme, he never planned on falling in love...

The Town Preacher and the Town Madam Haunted by his sordid past as the notorious gunslinger Nevada, Reverend Wade Weston had declared war against sin in the small town of Hanging Tree, Texas. But he hadn't counted on the arrival of the exotic Jade Jewel, whose visions of building a...  more

The Town Preacher and the Town Madam Haunted by his sordid past as the notorious gunslinger Nevada, Reverend Wade Weston had declared war against sin in the small town of Hanging Tree, Texas. But he hadn't counted on the arrival of the exotic Jade Jewel, whose visions of building a pleasure palace threatened the peace of the community, and whose person aroused in him passions that threatened to claim his immortal soul.

They say that each of us becomes an entirely new person every seven years. But Rebecca Bradshaw doesn't feel any different when an old lover shows up severely injured at the hospital where she runs the physical therapy department. Seven years ago baseball player Jace Cooper left her without...  more

They say that each of us becomes an entirely new person every seven years. But Rebecca Bradshaw doesn't feel any different when an old lover shows up severely injured at the hospital where she runs the physical therapy department. Seven years ago baseball player Jace Cooper left her without a second thought or the chance to share the life-changing secret she swore she'd keep from him forever. Now he was back, wanting both her help and a second chance. Becca hadn't changed, and she didn't believe Jace had either, but as she helped him repair his broken body and his fractured past, she would find she was wrong on both counts. The only thing that had stayed the same was the most important thing of all - and now suddenly time was running out.

Take a trip around the world with the latest entries in the Enchantment of the World series. From the volcanoes of Iceland to the hilltop castles of Germany, readers are transported to distant lands with the fascinating text and attention-grabbing photos in these books. Each country?s culture,...  more

Take a trip around the world with the latest entries in the Enchantment of the World series. From the volcanoes of Iceland to the hilltop castles of Germany, readers are transported to distant lands with the fascinating text and attention-grabbing photos in these books. Each country?s culture, history, and geography are explored in detail, allowing readers a chance to see how people live in faraway nations. Located at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe, Turkey is the only nation in the world to occupy land on three different continents. Readers will discover how Turkish culture blends influences from all three continents, resulting in a unique blend of tradition, language, and cuisine that can't be found anywhere else. They will also learn about Turkey's history, find out how its government works, and tour some of its most incredible sights. Features: Colorful photos provide breathtaking views of foreign cities and landscapes Sidebars highlight especially interesting people, places, and events Delicious, easy recipes give readers the opportunity to experience foreign cuisine firsthand Fun facts and statistics are included for easy reference

Lara Chandler has come home to the rocking B Ranch -- but not for the man she loved and now hates. The man who used seduction as a weapon. Four long years has made her older, wiser and stronger. Carson Blackridge is waiting, though, determined to win Lara back for all the right reasons. And for...  more

Lara Chandler has come home to the rocking B Ranch -- but not for the man she loved and now hates. The man who used seduction as a weapon. Four long years has made her older, wiser and stronger. Carson Blackridge is waiting, though, determined to win Lara back for all the right reasons. And for one wrong one. But even as Lara begains to trust the love she has denied for so long, she is faced with the growing fear that history is repeating itself. And that she'll make the same mistake.

You?re supposed to stop and smell the roses but truth be told it doesn?t take that long to smell them. You hardly have to stop. You can smell the roses and still have time to run all those errands before the sun goes down and it?s dinner time.Hurry Up and Wait is the second volume in a new...  more

You?re supposed to stop and smell the roses but truth be told it doesn?t take that long to smell them. You hardly have to stop. You can smell the roses and still have time to run all those errands before the sun goes down and it?s dinner time.Hurry Up and Wait is the second volume in a new series of collaborations between renowned artist and bestselling author Maira Kalman, New York Times bestselling writer Daniel Handler (a.k.a. Lemony Snicket), and The Museum of Modern Art, New York. This time a whimsical collection of images captures people in motion?or not. In snapshots by some of the world?s most celebrated photographers, some people stride forth, dash across streets, race on bicycles, and jump over puddles, while others form snaking lines, daydream on park benches, and linger on sidewalks with friends. So what?s the rush? With 11 vibrant new illustrations by Kalman inspired by the photographs, and thought-provoking prose by Handler that ponders the merits of action, Hurry Up and Wait will charm readers of all ages. 

Maggie Fletcher took one look at the mine she'd come thousands of miles to inherit and decided that once she adjusted to the vile living conditions, life wouldn't be so bad. It would be worse. If that weren't enough, no man in the town of Hoodee Doo would work for her because the mine, nicknamed...  more

Maggie Fletcher took one look at the mine she'd come thousands of miles to inherit and decided that once she adjusted to the vile living conditions, life wouldn't be so bad. It would be worse. If that weren't enough, no man in the town of Hoodee Doo would work for her because the mine, nicknamed the Hellhole, was haunted. T. G. Manning also had a problem -- aside from his drinking, his debts, and his past. He couldn't mind his own business, least of all when a beautiful woman was involved. So T. G. hired a crew of female ex-convicts to work the Hellhole and although the mine's luck wasn't changing much, his was: he was beginning to look damn good to Maggie. She had never seen eves so remarkably blue, or a chest so broad and manly. In fact, she was beginning to wonder if the treasure she sought was inside the cave, or in the arms of a man who promised a lifetime of riches....

Eva Eberhart was looking for a way out of her dance-hall life... and found herself at Trail's End.  Gruff rancher Chase Cassidy didn't think Eva had what it took to be housekeeper to a bunch of ranch hands, but he wanted to give her a chance.  For Chase himself lived in the...  more

Eva Eberhart was looking for a way out of her dance-hall life... and found herself at Trail's End.  Gruff rancher Chase Cassidy didn't think Eva had what it took to be housekeeper to a bunch of ranch hands, but he wanted to give her a chance.  For Chase himself lived in the shadow of his own dangerous past. Maybe together they could find a place in the heart where they could build a sweet, forgiving love.  Because in Last Chance, Montana, the greatest chance of all come once in a lifetime....

For the first time, Eyes-of-the-Sky prayed to the white man's God. One look in the mirror told her she was not a Comanche…yet she remembered no other life. She watched the whites who had taken her in after her "rescue," the mother, Hattie, and her handsome son, Joe, and wondered what her...  more

For the first time, Eyes-of-the-Sky prayed to the white man's God. One look in the mirror told her she was not a Comanche…yet she remembered no other life. She watched the whites who had taken her in after her "rescue," the mother, Hattie, and her handsome son, Joe, and wondered what her life had been like before her childhood abduction. She looked at Joe, who had suffered much and forgave little, and knew longing in her heart. But questions remained: What am I? Who am I? Jill Marie Landis weaves an unforgettable story about a young woman adrift in two worlds, and her courageous journey to discovery, belonging and love.…

Not five minutes in a one-horse Texas town, and Hank Larson foils a bank robbery. No matter that one of the bandits tripped right over Hank's dusty boots. Suddenly, the newcomer is hailed a hero and anointed sheriff. Hank came to Glory to report crime in the newspaper -- not stop it himself. But...  more

Not five minutes in a one-horse Texas town, and Hank Larson foils a bank robbery. No matter that one of the bandits tripped right over Hank's dusty boots. Suddenly, the newcomer is hailed a hero and anointed sheriff. Hank came to Glory to report crime in the newspaper -- not stop it himself. But everyone thinks the Lord led him there to save the day. Everyone except the town's beautiful healer, Amelia Hawthorne. The robber who got away was her nineteen-year-old brother. And it's Hank's job to bring the guy in. Hank knows all about losing family. And he slowly sets about restoring Amelia's shaky faith. But doing what's right might mean breaking her heart…and his own.

Their love was never meant to be... ANALISA A young Dutch beauty, her dreams of a new life in the west were shattered by a savage Indian massacre. Ravaged by the men who killed her family, she was determined to raise her half-breed son alone on the Iowa prairies... CALEB A handsome...  more

Their love was never meant to be... ANALISA A young Dutch beauty, her dreams of a new life in the west were shattered by a savage Indian massacre. Ravaged by the men who killed her family, she was determined to raise her half-breed son alone on the Iowa prairies... CALEB A handsome stranger who appeared half-dead at her doorstep, his gratitude turned to love as Analisa nursed him back to health. But Caleb had a terrible secret; Caleb himself was a half-breed... SUNFLOWER She was a strong and independent woman. He was a man whose brutal heritage challenged every feeling in her heart. And yet, their love was as inevitable as the sunrise... and as powerful as the prairie winds...

True Love Blooms in the Wildest Hearts... DANI - The spirited beauty with a heart of unsinkable courage ventured alone through the untamed Rocky Mountain wilderness of 1830. Dressed as a man, she duped unwanted attackers and survived the perils of the West -- but her heart held passionate...  more

True Love Blooms in the Wildest Hearts... DANI - The spirited beauty with a heart of unsinkable courage ventured alone through the untamed Rocky Mountain wilderness of 1830. Dressed as a man, she duped unwanted attackers and survived the perils of the West -- but her heart held passionate dreams and unspoken desires. TROY - A darkly handsome explorer, he kidnapped Dani on a lark -- and was himself captivated by the beauty of her unwavering spirit, and the untapped passion within her innocent heart. But a shadowy secret had left Troy's heart as barren as the rocky terrain he traveled. WILDFLOWER - From the great peaks of the West to the lush seclusion of a Caribbean jungle, Dani and Troy discovered the deepest treasures of the heart.

Wyoming, 1887 The sultry, dark-eyed beauty dared to leave her home in a small Italian village and journey to America, to join her husband on the wild frontier. But a tragic twist of fate left her alone in Busted Heel, Wyoming, with little more than a pocketful of dreams and a memory of...  more

Wyoming, 1887 The sultry, dark-eyed beauty dared to leave her home in a small Italian village and journey to America, to join her husband on the wild frontier. But a tragic twist of fate left her alone in Busted Heel, Wyoming, with little more than a pocketful of dreams and a memory of love... From the moment he saw lovely Rosa, the hardened town marshal felt his heart fill with desire. But the darkly handsome man hid a shadowed past behind his ice-blues eyes. A past that could threaten their fiery love...

Annika She canceled her wedding, longing to explore the wide open West. But nothing could prepare her Bostonian gentility for an adventure that thrust her into the arms of a wild mountain man... Buck Hardened by heartache, he sent for a bride by mail -- and mistakenly claimed Annika from...  more

Annika She canceled her wedding, longing to explore the wide open West. But nothing could prepare her Bostonian gentility for an adventure that thrust her into the arms of a wild mountain man... Buck Hardened by heartache, he sent for a bride by mail -- and mistakenly claimed Annika from the Cheyenne-bound train. Knowing he was wrong didn't change his hungry heart -- which told him this was the woman he'd waited for... Snowbound in Buck's cabin, Annika vowed to keep her heart as cold as the winter nights that engulfed them. But slowly, the fires of passion warmed her soul as she discovered the beauty of true love -- of a love that grows as sure as the seasons change...

ONE NIGHT, ONE DANCE, ONE KISS WOULD CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOREVER.... It was Independence Day, 1894, when the widow Rachel McKenna decided, "I will not wear black tomorrow."  Her husband, the sheriff of Last Chance, Montana, had been dead for a year.  And now, sitting near...  more

ONE NIGHT, ONE DANCE, ONE KISS WOULD CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOREVER.... It was Independence Day, 1894, when the widow Rachel McKenna decided, "I will not wear black tomorrow."  Her husband, the sheriff of Last Chance, Montana, had been dead for a year.  And now, sitting near the dance floor, listening to the music, she was ready to start living again.... It was then and there that Lane Cassidy walked boldly toward her and asked, "May I have this dance?"  Rachel knew the town gossips would be shocked.  Lane was a legendary gunfighter.  To dance with him was unthinkable, scandalous.  And it was exactly what Rachel decided to do.

In her humorous, heartwarming Western romances, Geralyn Dawson creates characters we adore -- we laugh with them, we cry with them -- and, in her newest story, we wish like all get out we were them, as an independent widow and one hard, handsome Texan tangle, tussle, and tumble into...  more

In her humorous, heartwarming Western romances, Geralyn Dawson creates characters we adore -- we laugh with them, we cry with them -- and, in her newest story, we wish like all get out we were them, as an independent widow and one hard, handsome Texan tangle, tussle, and tumble into love.... NEVER TRUST A WIDOW WOMAN WEARING A YELLOW DRESS...  That's what Captain Luke Prescott thinks when Honor Duvall, a vision in yellow muslin, steps outside the Bastrop Hotel to conduct the raffle drawing that has all of Texas talking. Mystery follows this thrice-widowed beauty like the hazy shadows of a summer night, and Luke, a renowned ex-Texas Ranger and bona fide hero, finds his professional suspicions aroused...among other things. ESPECIALLY WHEN SHE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT SHE WANTS. What Honor wants is Luke Prescott. With her family in danger, she needs the bravest man in Texas to help her save them. True, her plan to lure him to her remote ranch is a little unethical, but she'll make it up to him. Or so she thinks. Luke might be the one man Honor can't handle. He wants a prize she isn't willing to give. But Luke has the means to force her hand...because he holds the winning ticket in...The Wedding Raffle.

Dear Friends, I thought it was nonsense when the palm reader told me and my sisters that we'd been born with a bad luck love line. I paid no mind to her claim that only the truest love could overcome the family curse. After all, I was a reformed McBride Menace -- it wouldn't do for me...  more

Dear Friends, I thought it was nonsense when the palm reader told me and my sisters that we'd been born with a bad luck love line. I paid no mind to her claim that only the truest love could overcome the family curse. After all, I was a reformed McBride Menace -- it wouldn't do for me to believe in such foolishness! Better I had listened. Now our family faces its biggest crisis ever, and I've had to turn for help to the most notorious man in town. Luke Garrett was born to be a hero -- it's such a puzzle that he ended up an outlaw. Maybe I'm foolish to trust a mysterious, alluring gunslinger to protect me as I pursue this vital quest. I don't care that Luke has secrets -- I'm willing to take the risk. As I travel the badlands of Texas, I'll trust him to guard my person. It's up to me to protect my heart. If only Luke didn't appeal to the Menace in me . . . Wish me good luck . . . I think I'll need it! Mari McBride

Dear Friends, Bad luck, bad timing and a truly bad decision have taken the mischief right out of this Menace.  Grown-up and wiser, I'm finally ready to take charge of my life.  I'm through being impulsive.  I'm done being reckless.  I will not take up with a...  more

Dear Friends, Bad luck, bad timing and a truly bad decision have taken the mischief right out of this Menace.  Grown-up and wiser, I'm finally ready to take charge of my life.  I'm through being impulsive.  I'm done being reckless.  I will not take up with a scoundrel again. So much for good intentions. Jake Kimball is a legend -- daring, dashing and dangerous.  A treasure hunter by trade, he has traveled the globe seeking adventure and stealing hearts.  But now he's set his sights on me.  Facing a threat unlike any other, Jake needs something only I can provide.  He lures me with a dream I believed lost forever, and tempts me with the chance to change my bad luck. Dare a Menace put her trust in a scoundrel? Maybe.  As long as her father doesn't find out. Love, Kat McBride  

Cursed by tragedy, Logan Grey vows to live his life alone.  But his willpower is tested by the alluring Caroline Kilpatrick.  Caroline knows treasure waits within Black Shadow Canyon -- and it's not Geronimo's Gold.  Desperate, she makes Logan an offer he can't refuse...  more

Cursed by tragedy, Logan Grey vows to live his life alone.  But his willpower is tested by the alluring Caroline Kilpatrick.  Caroline knows treasure waits within Black Shadow Canyon -- and it's not Geronimo's Gold.  Desperate, she makes Logan an offer he can't refuse -- and together they battle outlaws, danger and desire.... But the ultimate battle is still to be fought.  Now Caroline must risk it all to capture the love of a loner.

Dear Friends and Neighbors: How did life become so complicated? One minute I'm dating the hottest man in Dallas and the next I'm back in Cedar Dell, Texas, surrounded by grannies, gossip, and green bean casserole -- and helping my dad recuperate from a car accident. Did I happen to...  more

Dear Friends and Neighbors: How did life become so complicated? One minute I'm dating the hottest man in Dallas and the next I'm back in Cedar Dell, Texas, surrounded by grannies, gossip, and green bean casserole -- and helping my dad recuperate from a car accident. Did I happen to mention that I caused a scandal in town when I got pregnant at seventeen? No one has ever forgiven me -- not my hard-hearted father, my brother Mr. Perfect, or my pregnant-for-the-first-time-at-forty sister who's gone totally hormonal. As if this weren't enough, who should also be back in town but Max Cooper, the former high school football star, who is my teenage son's father. And now he wants to date me?! Who ever thought that so many new horizons and second chances would open for me during one long, hot Texas summer? Kate

Transplanted Texans take England by storm.   A CHILI QUEEN IN ENGLAND Independent daughter of socially prominent Texans, Christina Delaney stirs up scandal along with her spicy Texas Red when she's crowned Chili Queen of San Antonio.  Her family reacts to this culinary...  more

Transplanted Texans take England by storm.   A CHILI QUEEN IN ENGLAND Independent daughter of socially prominent Texans, Christina Delaney stirs up scandal along with her spicy Texas Red when she's crowned Chili Queen of San Antonio.  Her family reacts to this culinary coronation by packing her off to live with her grandfather on his English estate, hoping to transform Chrissy from Chili Queen to countess.  Never mind the fact that what she longs for is a modest home and loving family deep in the heart of Texas. A TEXAN WITH A CRAVING Born British but reared Texan, Cole Morgan would do anything for the Delaney family, even escort the incorrigible Christina to England.  Besides, he has his own agenda abroad:  to locate the missing copy of the Republic of Texas' Declaration of Independence.  But when a viscount offers Christina marriage, Cole is forced to see that the girl he grew up with is now a woman whose fiery passion -- and love -- he craves.  So he sets out to win her, and in the process proves that only he can make the Chili Queen... SIMMER ALL NIGHT.  

Katie Starr finds herself strangely attracted to Branch, the rugged Texan who enters her father's inn, but fears that the secret she is harboring will, once revealed, drive him away.

Stolen Rose: Pursued by a powerful and evil man, beautiful Madeline Christopher was forced to flee France with an assumed name and a kidnapped baby. Desperation drove her into a hasty marriage of convenience with a ruggedly handsome stranger, an arrangement that would allow them to join a band...  more

Stolen Rose: Pursued by a powerful and evil man, beautiful Madeline Christopher was forced to flee France with an assumed name and a kidnapped baby. Desperation drove her into a hasty marriage of convenience with a ruggedly handsome stranger, an arrangement that would allow them to join a band of colonists headed for Texas. But it was passion, dark and irresistible, that drew her night, after night into his arms.

Savannah Moore arrives in Eternity Springs alone, determined to put her troubled past behind her. Her handcrafted-soap shop fits right in with the magic of this warm and welcoming community—but the sexy, suspicious local sheriff promises to upset her hard-won happiness. Zach Turner...  more

Savannah Moore arrives in Eternity Springs alone, determined to put her troubled past behind her. Her handcrafted-soap shop fits right in with the magic of this warm and welcoming community—but the sexy, suspicious local sheriff promises to upset her hard-won happiness. Zach Turner knows this woman means trouble: Maybe to his town. Possibly to his friends. Definitely to his heart. Something about this simmering Southern beauty does crazy things to his committed bachelor status, taunting him with possibilities far beyond his dedication to his sometimes dangerous job. So when Savannah’s dark past follows her to town, wreaking havoc with both their lives, Zach will fight for all he’s worth—for a love he can’t afford to lose.

Northwest mounted police sergeant Colt Hunter's latest case involves tracking down and capturing a gang of criminals stealing supplies en route to the Yukon gold fields. The only problem is that Colt promised he would take Elizabeth Langley along with him as he and five other Mounties set...  more

Northwest mounted police sergeant Colt Hunter's latest case involves tracking down and capturing a gang of criminals stealing supplies en route to the Yukon gold fields. The only problem is that Colt promised he would take Elizabeth Langley along with him as he and five other Mounties set off for Dawson City. A newly graduated doctor, Elizabeth has several reasons for wanting to visit the Yukon, but she must first prove to Colt that she can handle the long, difficult journey. Much to Colt's surprise, Elizabeth not only thrives but also winds up becoming something he never would have expected: a valuable addition to the mission and his life.

Rancher Staten Kirkland, the last descendent of Ransom Canyon's founding father, is rugged and practical to the last. No one knows that when his troubling memories threaten to overwhelm him, he runs to lovely, reclusive Quinn O'Grady… or that she has her own secret that no one...  more

Rancher Staten Kirkland, the last descendent of Ransom Canyon's founding father, is rugged and practical to the last. No one knows that when his troubling memories threaten to overwhelm him, he runs to lovely, reclusive Quinn O'Grady… or that she has her own secret that no one living knows. Young Lucas Reyes has his eye on the prize -- college, and the chance to become something more than a ranch hand's son. But one night, one wrong decision, will set his life on a course even he hadn't imagined. Yancy Grey is running hard from his troubled past. He doesn't plan to stick around Ransom Canyon, just long enough to learn the town's weaknesses and how to use them for personal gain. Only Yancy, a common criminal since he was old enough to reach a car's pedals, isn't prepared for what he encounters.

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE… If there's one thing Ivy Powell hates it's accepting help! But after receiving menacing threats she's left with no choice but to make a proposition to a ruggedly handsome cowboy. The only problem is Ivy's first marriage destroyed her trust in...  more

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE… If there's one thing Ivy Powell hates it's accepting help! But after receiving menacing threats she's left with no choice but to make a proposition to a ruggedly handsome cowboy. The only problem is Ivy's first marriage destroyed her trust in men, and walking down the aisle again isn't something she'll undertake lightly…. When Gideon Black is asked to protect Ivy, he knows he can't refuse his friend's request. And yet she makes him desire things he never even knew he wanted! But Gideon has hidden his dark past from Ivy. When the truth comes to light, will their hasty marriage vows be enough to keep them together?

Courageous and cunning, Maggie Worthington had survived alone in the rugged West, earning her keep in frontier cathouses. Once a proper, Boston-bred lady, she was more than a handful for any gunslinger with an eye for trouble. But the sharp-tongued madam finally met her match in a rancher with...  more

Courageous and cunning, Maggie Worthington had survived alone in the rugged West, earning her keep in frontier cathouses. Once a proper, Boston-bred lady, she was more than a handful for any gunslinger with an eye for trouble. But the sharp-tongued madam finally met her match in a rancher with the burr of a Scotsman and the body of a god. To save his daughter's tattered reputation, Colin McCrory needed a take a wife. And even though women were scarce in the Arizona Territory, he was certain he could wed one whose past wasn't as sordid as Maggie's. Yet the feisty and defiant beauty's scorching kisses fired his blood as never before, and one night in her silken embrace convinced him that he had to tame her, to possess her, to make her McCrory's Lady.

Sky Brewster swore to her dying husband that she would not kill his murderer. But her heart cries out for justice, and she will not be satisfied until she sees the gunman dead at her feet. To get the job done, she'll leave her Sioux people to make a devil's bargain with a man whose talent as an...  more

Sky Brewster swore to her dying husband that she would not kill his murderer. But her heart cries out for justice, and she will not be satisfied until she sees the gunman dead at her feet. To get the job done, she'll leave her Sioux people to make a devil's bargain with a man whose talent as an assassin is surpassed only by his skills at seduction. Max Stanhope is an infamous English bounty hunter who always delivers dead or alive. But now he must take a wife to claim his birthright. When his newest client turns out to be as delectable as she is passionate, he figures he'll mix business with pleasure. The beautiful widow and the Limey make a deal: her hand in marriage for his special skills. But an old Cheyenne medicine man has seen the Great Spirit's grand design, and True Dreamer knows Sky Eyes of the Sioux is destined to love the PALE MOON STALKER.

Birds of a dangerous feather Sheriff Dan Rhodes isn't superstitious, but when his elderly neighbor's black cat walks into his kitchen, he suspects trouble, confirmed when he finds Helen Harris dead on her kitchen floor. It appears to be accidental. But Rhodes knows Helen never let her...  more

Birds of a dangerous feather Sheriff Dan Rhodes isn't superstitious, but when his elderly neighbor's black cat walks into his kitchen, he suspects trouble, confirmed when he finds Helen Harris dead on her kitchen floor. It appears to be accidental. But Rhodes knows Helen never let her beloved cat outside. So who did? Where could a killer lurk in the social world of the sweetest old lady in Blacklin County, Texas? There's Helen's book group, the Old Women's Literary Society (OWLS), where the retired schoolteacher had been stirring up some trouble. More telling could be her metal-detecting club, where some mineral rights could prove lucrative -- and therefore dangerous to an old woman's health. Adding to the puzzle, Helen's love life was one even the younger set would envy. Was jealousy the motive? The answers come with Rhodes's typical dogged, good-natured diligence and lead to the unmasking of a killer. Narrated by George Guidall. 6 audio discs (6 hr., 30 min.)

Dan Rhodes, the sheriff of Blacklin County, Texas, has seen more than his share of strange events during his time in office-most recently he exorcised a ghost from the county jail and he has always tolerated the banter between his elderly jailer and dispatcher. However, not even Hack and...  more

Dan Rhodes, the sheriff of Blacklin County, Texas, has seen more than his share of strange events during his time in office-most recently he exorcised a ghost from the county jail and he has always tolerated the banter between his elderly jailer and dispatcher. However, not even Hack and Lawton's friendly word play could have prepared him for the group of writers that have descended upon Blacklin County. When Vernell Lindsey, Clearview's newly published romance novelist, decides to hold a romance writer's convention, residents think this will finally get their town on the map. They are even more excited when they learn that former Clearview resident Terry Don Coslin will headline the event-Terry Don is now the most sought after male cover model for these very novels. Rhodes doesn't understand why so many people are interested in writing, but this becomes the least of his concerns when a local aspiring novelist is found dead in her room at the college. Was her death the work of a jealous rival? Or did her new book get a bit too close to certain people's real lives? As he investigates, Rhodes begins to learn more about the publishing industry and some sordid facts Terry Don. Is he at all connected to the murder? When another murder occurs, Rhodes receives the unwelcome aid of two aspiring novelists, eager to switch from romance to mysteries. Their theories are a little too far from the truth, but Rhodes does make some headway on his own. Relying on his trademark common sense and cunning and the help of his deputy sheriff Ruth Grady, Rhodes is able to solve the murders although he still can't figure out why so many people want to write a novel.

Wounded in body and spirit after a shootout, Rayford Jessup leaves his career as a lawman and uses his gift with damaged horses to bring meaning to his solitary life. Hired by a Scotsman in Heartbreak Creek to purchase thoroughbreds, he travels to England, unaware that a traumatized horse and a...  more

Wounded in body and spirit after a shootout, Rayford Jessup leaves his career as a lawman and uses his gift with damaged horses to bring meaning to his solitary life. Hired by a Scotsman in Heartbreak Creek to purchase thoroughbreds, he travels to England, unaware that a traumatized horse and a beautiful Englishwoman will change his life forever. Josephine Cathcart loves two things: her illegitimate son and her injured stallion. Faced with her father’s looming bankruptcy, she must choose between a loveless marriage to the man who ruined her, or risk her horse and her future on a handsome, taciturn Texan and a high-stakes horse race. But as vengeful forces conspire against them, will Rafe’s love and healing touch be enough to save her horse and protect her and her son?

Thomas Redstone -- a former Cheyenne warrior seeking new purpose by following the ways of his white grandfather -- is returning to Heartbreak Creek, Colorado, when he decides to give the woman he loves one last chance to accept him into her life. Prudence Lincoln’s beauty and education...  more

Thomas Redstone -- a former Cheyenne warrior seeking new purpose by following the ways of his white grandfather -- is returning to Heartbreak Creek, Colorado, when he decides to give the woman he loves one last chance to accept him into her life. Prudence Lincoln’s beauty and education have brought her little joy. Envied by blacks for the advantages she’s had, and reviled by whites for her mixed blood, she’s proving herself by helping ex-slaves prepare for newfound freedom. Thomas has no place in her future, no matter how much she loves him. He’s suffered only hardship. She was raised in privilege. Their only common ground is the spark between them that won’t die. Yet even as evil forces tear them apart again, they discover that courage can be a weapon, happiness is a choice, and love can triumph over anything.

Brooklyn Hancock was no stranger to dangerous situations. But finding herself at the mercy of a man she'd swindled was enough to make the blue-eyed adventuress a bit nervous. Particularly since her would-be mark was intimidatingly strong, incredibly handsome, and undeniably furious. When he...  more

Brooklyn Hancock was no stranger to dangerous situations. But finding herself at the mercy of a man she'd swindled was enough to make the blue-eyed adventuress a bit nervous. Particularly since her would-be mark was intimidatingly strong, incredibly handsome, and undeniably furious. When he pulled a gun on her and ordered her to strip, she coolly complied, knowing she'd soon turn the tables on her unsuspecting captor. But when he pinned her beneath his lean, muscular body, she stopped thinking about escape and began considering the merits of unconditional surrender. Ryland North had his eye on Brook from the moment he set foot on the Mississippi riverboat. His best friend had lost a fortune to the chestnut-haired chit and Ryland was out for revenge. Now he had her right where he wanted her half naked and helpless in his arms. This part of his plan would be a true pleasure. He would relish making her bend to his will, succumb to his desire. He would watch her startling blue eyes darken with passion; he'd treasure the sound of her begging for his caresses. And before the night was over, they'd revel in the sinful consequences of her Scarlet Lies.

He’s got a job to do…  Former army cavalryman Quill McKenna takes pride in protecting the most powerful man in Stonechurch, Colorado: Mr. Ramsey Stonechurch himself. But the mine owner has enemies, and after several threats on his life, mines, and family, Quill decides to...  more

He’s got a job to do…  Former army cavalryman Quill McKenna takes pride in protecting the most powerful man in Stonechurch, Colorado: Mr. Ramsey Stonechurch himself. But the mine owner has enemies, and after several threats on his life, mines, and family, Quill decides to hire someone to help guard the boss’s daughter. Only problem is the uncontrollable attraction he feels toward the fiery-haired woman who takes the job.   …but she’s a piece of work.  Calico Nash has more knowledge of scouting and shooting than cross-stitching, but she agrees to pose as Ann’s private tutor while protecting her. But between her growing attraction to Quill and the escalating threats against the Stonechurches, Calico will soon have a choice to make -- hang on to her hard-won independence or put her faith in Quill to create the kind of happy ending she never imagined…

Emily Cannon is not the mail-order bride Luck Becker expected: plain and tall, Emily has taken someone else's place as Luke's bride. And she is far from the woman Luke thought he wanted. Arriving in Oregon with nothing but the gown and veil her sister had intended to wear, Emily had nowhere to...  more

Emily Cannon is not the mail-order bride Luck Becker expected: plain and tall, Emily has taken someone else's place as Luke's bride. And she is far from the woman Luke thought he wanted. Arriving in Oregon with nothing but the gown and veil her sister had intended to wear, Emily had nowhere to go and is in more desperate straights than she can ever let on. But Luke needs a mother for his eleven-year-old daughter, and despite his anger at the deception, he can't turn this proud, yet vulnerable, woman away. He's determined to keep this a marriage in name only--unless Emily's quiet grace and tender understanding can tempt him to open his heart...

Althea Ford lives alone with her invalid sister in a crumbling Oregon farmhouse, burdened by sins of the past. Desperate for help, she reluctantly turns to Jefferson Hicks, an ex-lawman who has fallen as low as a man can. But here at Allie's farm, his silent, numb heart suddenly begins to beat...  more

Althea Ford lives alone with her invalid sister in a crumbling Oregon farmhouse, burdened by sins of the past. Desperate for help, she reluctantly turns to Jefferson Hicks, an ex-lawman who has fallen as low as a man can. But here at Allie's farm, his silent, numb heart suddenly begins to beat again. Drawn to this woman who is as much a prisoner of the past as he, Jeff discovers the healing power of love. But to claim it, they must confront spiteful enemies determined to keep them apart forever.

The life Kyla was leading wasn't the one she had imagined for herself. Banished from her Oregon ranch and disguised as a boy, she was riding through Idaho beside a handsome bounty hunter, hoping to convince him to kill the gunslinger who stole her land and her innocence. Once she had dreamed of...  more

The life Kyla was leading wasn't the one she had imagined for herself. Banished from her Oregon ranch and disguised as a boy, she was riding through Idaho beside a handsome bounty hunter, hoping to convince him to kill the gunslinger who stole her land and her innocence. Once she had dreamed of marrying a man who would honor her independence and cherish her enough to heal her wounds. Now she just dreamed of revenge. Jace Rankin cursed himself for feeling sorry for the ragged boy outside the Silver City Saloon. But he swore even louder when he discovered the boy was in fact a beauty in a mess of trouble. A man hardened by gun battles and old hurts, Jace wasn't ready to trust the red-haired waif fate had sent him. Yet Kyla awoke a yearning in him that he couldn't ignore. Now he wanted to prove to her that a man's touch could be gentle and a man's love so great he'd fight for her simply because she asked even if it broke his heart.

A MAN OF LAW. A WOMAN ON A MISSION... A year after their family was brutally torn apart, the Graham siblings begin to put their lives back together at their ranch in East Texas.  With their parents gone, their bonds will truly be tested.... Olivia Graham has worked hard to take care...  more

A MAN OF LAW. A WOMAN ON A MISSION... A year after their family was brutally torn apart, the Graham siblings begin to put their lives back together at their ranch in East Texas.  With their parents gone, their bonds will truly be tested.... Olivia Graham has worked hard to take care of her younger brothers and sisters at the Circle Eight Ranch.  But their family circle was broken when their young brother Benjy disappeared.  She can't shake the feeling that he must be out there, somewhere.  Brody Armstrong, a handsome but rough-around-the-edges Texas Ranger, has been working on their case for months, and now he has a promising lead.  As Liv follows him across the rugged Texas landscape and into Mexico, she'll begin to find the answers she needs -- as Brody finds a passion he didn't know he wanted....  

Four Texas authors render tales of the long, tall Texan male and the women who lasso their hearts... Journey to Texas, where the passion is hotter than a branding iron and the men are as rugged as the land they work. Join four beautiful and courageous women, as each sets out on a perilous...  more

Four Texas authors render tales of the long, tall Texan male and the women who lasso their hearts... Journey to Texas, where the passion is hotter than a branding iron and the men are as rugged as the land they work. Join four beautiful and courageous women, as each sets out on a perilous adventure of the heart, risking all they have for the love of a cowboy. BEST LAID PLANS by Evelyn Crowe A city girl gets into the saddle to convince the man she loves she never betrayed him -- even if it means following him across his ranch all miserable day long. LONG STRETCH OF LONESOME by Lorraine Heath Things heat up when a hired gunslinger falls in love with the woman he's been contracted to kill. SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO by Vivian Vaughn The daughter of a ranch-hand is given the courage to love the ranch owner's son and the grit to keep him from riding the most dangerous, outlaw horse in the land. A TEMPTING OFFER by Eileen Wilks A tomboy is turned into a woman and ignites the heart of her childhood friend who always thought of her as "one of the guys."

Born to the street but raised within the aristocracy, Drake Darling can’t escape his sordid beginnings. Not when Lady Ophelia Lyttleton snubs him at every turn, a constant reminder he’s not truly one of them. But after rescuing her from a mysterious drowning he realizes she...  more

Born to the street but raised within the aristocracy, Drake Darling can’t escape his sordid beginnings. Not when Lady Ophelia Lyttleton snubs him at every turn, a constant reminder he’s not truly one of them. But after rescuing her from a mysterious drowning he realizes she doesn’t remember who she is. With plans to bring her to heel, he insists she’s his housekeeper -- never expecting to fall for the charming beauty. While Ophelia might not recall her life before Drake, she has little doubt she belongs with him. The desire she feels for her dark, brooding employer can’t be denied, regardless of consequences. So when her memory returns, she is devastated by the depth of his betrayal. Now Drake must risk everything to prove she can trust this rogue with her heart once more.

Harrigan Mahoney's assignment was clear: travel to Wyoming, find runaway Ella Carson, and escort her to Philadelphia - by force if necessary. A simple task, made devilishly complicated by Ella's wit, beauty, and spirited determination to outfox him at every turn.Ella is no stranger to bad luck,...  more

Harrigan Mahoney's assignment was clear: travel to Wyoming, find runaway Ella Carson, and escort her to Philadelphia - by force if necessary. A simple task, made devilishly complicated by Ella's wit, beauty, and spirited determination to outfox him at every turn.Ella is no stranger to bad luck, but it seems wholly unfair that the man hired to drag her back to her greedy relatives should be the most intriguing male she ever set eyes on. The tall, dashing Irishman takes no pains to hide his attraction to Ella, but it is her overpowering desire for him that presents the greatest danger...Now, journeying together through an unyielding land, their battle of wills becomes an adventure in seduction. One kiss is all it takes to unleash a hunger both fierce and foolhardy, for Ella's very life depends upon her escape from the man who could capture her heart forever...

From the moment Philadelphia-born Verena Howard first laid eyes on the smooth-talking gambler, she knew he was trouble. He was everything he mother had ever warned her about - a darkly handsome man with something to hide. But as she embarked on a journey across the untamed Texas frontier,...  more

From the moment Philadelphia-born Verena Howard first laid eyes on the smooth-talking gambler, she knew he was trouble. He was everything he mother had ever warned her about - a darkly handsome man with something to hide. But as she embarked on a journey across the untamed Texas frontier, fighting off amorous ruffians and sinister strangers, he came to her rescue by pretending to be her husband as handy with his gun as he was with a deck of cards. To Matthew Morgan, the pretty Verena looked alone and decidedly vulnerable when he first saw her, making her the perfect cover for his flight from the hangman. But once he persuaded the independent-minded beauty that she needed his company, everything went wildly awry, and he was in the game of his life, risking everything - and discovering the greatest trick of all just might be keeping his own heart.

He'll leave town when he's good and ready...and when the pretty and proper young schoolmarm consents to be his bride. A Bad Man's Desire At first glance, the lovely Easterner Anthea Bright seems woefully unsuited for her position as the new schoolmarm in Haven, Kansas. But behind that fine...  more

He'll leave town when he's good and ready...and when the pretty and proper young schoolmarm consents to be his bride. A Bad Man's Desire At first glance, the lovely Easterner Anthea Bright seems woefully unsuited for her position as the new schoolmarm in Haven, Kansas. But behind that fine finishing school polish is a fiery spirit and a determination to succeed. Gabriel Jackson, however, is a different kind of challenge. The intensely passionate, devastatingly sexy man is Haven's most disreputable citizen -- and he's put Anthea's level head and her heart in a furious spin. How can theprim, pretty newcomer hope to stand firm to her principles when she feels breathless whenever Gabriel's near? And though a small voice inside tells her the "bad man's" not nearly as bad as his reputation would suggest, does she dare surrender to this dangerous stranger who is bound and determined to make Anthea his bride?

The rugged loner Jake Sullivan has finally returned home -- to find a brazen, beautiful trespasser in his bed. Emily Bright intends to stay. But has Jake been saddled with an unwanted intruder... or blessed with a bride?

Passion to last a lifetime... Kieran McDermott had given up on love long ago. Now he traveled around the country as a hired gun, righting wrongs and making evil men pay for their cruel deeds. When he nearly froze to death during a sudden snowstorm in Redemption, Dakota Territories, Kieran never...  more

Passion to last a lifetime... Kieran McDermott had given up on love long ago. Now he traveled around the country as a hired gun, righting wrongs and making evil men pay for their cruel deeds. When he nearly froze to death during a sudden snowstorm in Redemption, Dakota Territories, Kieran never expected the lonely Margaret Thayer's kindness would comfort him so well. Margaret had lived alone for so long, she knew that any opportunity for romance and marriage was left far behind her. When a half-dead gunslinger stumbled to her door, she took him in, never dreaming of the fiery passion he'd ignite in her. For a lifetime of memories she would risk one night. For a chance to hope she would risk everything...

"So beautiful. You make it impossible to think." He pulled her against him and found her mouth. "You don't know how long I've wanted to do this." When he let her up for air, she whispered as though she couldn't trust her voice, "Is this another Texas...  more

"So beautiful. You make it impossible to think." He pulled her against him and found her mouth. "You don't know how long I've wanted to do this." When he let her up for air, she whispered as though she couldn't trust her voice, "Is this another Texas custom?" "Absolutely," he growled. "Welcome to Texas." Rancher Cooper Thorne thinks his life is finally on an even keel--until Delta Dandridge steps off the stagecoach and claims she's his mail order bride. Brash and quick-witted, the meddling Southern Belle is everything Cooper thought he never wanted...and everything his heart is telling him he needs. But Cooper swore long ago that he'd never marry, and he aims to keep his word, especially now that the demons from his past have returned to threaten everything--and everyone--he holds dear...

Even if Drake Kincaid had placed such an advertisement in every paper in the country, he couldn't have found a better candidate than Pearl Parker which is fine with him. After all, his parents' will stipulates only that he marry by his thirtieth birthday, not that he marry well. And no one...  more

Even if Drake Kincaid had placed such an advertisement in every paper in the country, he couldn't have found a better candidate than Pearl Parker which is fine with him. After all, his parents' will stipulates only that he marry by his thirtieth birthday, not that he marry well. And no one including Drake's grandfather, the man determined to hold him to the ridiculous provision could possibly think tall, bossy Pearl with her ragtag siblings and questionable cousin Belle will make a good wife. Until Drake realizes that in her startling violet eyes he sees a beautiful woman with a generous soul. Their life together may not have started with hearts and flowers, but Drake and Pearl will soon learn that real love with a breathtaking dose of passion will make their marriage a true romance.

Sarah Kincaid wants only the simple things: a home, a family, and a place in the community, where she can set a good example and lead a moral life. So when she discovers that the terms of her mother's will have made her the owner of a saloon, she is shocked. Even more shocking, however, is...  more

Sarah Kincaid wants only the simple things: a home, a family, and a place in the community, where she can set a good example and lead a moral life. So when she discovers that the terms of her mother's will have made her the owner of a saloon, she is shocked. Even more shocking, however, is Sarah's reaction to Nate Bartholomew, the son of her mother's second husband. Tall, dark, and unmistakably tempting, Nate is a gambler by trade and hardly an upright citizen. To counter her unbidden, and decidedly scandalous, feelings for him, Sarah vows to reform him instead and finds him a surprisingly eager pupil.

Storm Kincaid wants justice; Rena Dmitriev wants vengeance. When Storm’s best friend and the friend’s wife are murdered, Storm secures a temporary appointment as Federal Marshal so he can trail and capture the killers. He follows them to twenty-one-year old Rena’s home,...  more

Storm Kincaid wants justice; Rena Dmitriev wants vengeance. When Storm’s best friend and the friend’s wife are murdered, Storm secures a temporary appointment as Federal Marshal so he can trail and capture the killers. He follows them to twenty-one-year old Rena’s home, which is in flames when he arrives. She has survived by following her elderly husband’s instuctions while the men murdered the him. Storm intends to take her to the nearest town where she will be safe. She can identify the men who killed the person who had been her husband in name only and like a grandfather to her, and she vows to kill at least one of them. Whether or not Storm allows her to accompany him, she assures him she will go after the murderers. She is the only person alive who can identify the evil foursome whose policy has been to leave no witnesses. Storm agrees to take her with him. She’ll be safer with him to protect her than she would riding alone. As a powerful and passionate love blossoms, they unite to rescue three orphaned children, fight the elements, and encounter the killers. Will their love be enough to protect them?

THERE IS A TIME FOR LOVE IN THE SEASONS OF THE HEART....   WINN:  Confident and practical, she never imagined anything -- or anyone -- could overturn her perfect world and perfect wedding plans.  But in a single passing moment, her heart told her otherwise.......  more

THERE IS A TIME FOR LOVE IN THE SEASONS OF THE HEART....   WINN:  Confident and practical, she never imagined anything -- or anyone -- could overturn her perfect world and perfect wedding plans.  But in a single passing moment, her heart told her otherwise....   JOSEPH:  He knew Winn's love was promised to another man, that he must hide his heartfelt passions.  But he also knew the heart doesn't lie: this was the love of a lifetime.   They met at a resplendent spring wedding, only months before Winn's own.  Were they carried away by the intoxicating spirit of love in the air?  Or was this the start of a love they would cherish forever?

Shipwrecked! Stranded alone on a desert island, he had lived to tell the tale. A triumphant return to the ton saw James Trevenen hailed as Beau Crusoe--a gentleman of spirit, verve and action. But only he knew the true cost of his survival! Scandalous! Susannah Park had been shunned by Society....  more

Shipwrecked! Stranded alone on a desert island, he had lived to tell the tale. A triumphant return to the ton saw James Trevenen hailed as Beau Crusoe--a gentleman of spirit, verve and action. But only he knew the true cost of his survival! Scandalous! Susannah Park had been shunned by Society. She lived content with her calm existence--until Beau Crusoe determinedly cut up her peace! The beautiful widow wanted to help him heal the wounds of the past--but what secrets was this glorious man hiding?

Miss Hannah Whittier was a most proper young lady, but now she found herself in a most improper position.  Not only was she the sole female on a British man-of-war, but the ship's commander, Captain Sir Daniel Spark, seemed to feel she owed him far more than gratitude for fishing her...  more

Miss Hannah Whittier was a most proper young lady, but now she found herself in a most improper position.  Not only was she the sole female on a British man-of-war, but the ship's commander, Captain Sir Daniel Spark, seemed to feel she owed him far more than gratitude for fishing her out of the sea. This overbearingly arrogant officer was all that Hannah found infuriating in a man -- and it should have been easy to repulse his advances... if only he were not so handsome... if only he did not know how to be so charming... if only she did not find that the salt air worked a sea change on her senses... as powerful currents swept her from familiar shores into unknown waters where the compass of conscience could not guide her on a course that was headed for the shoals of scandal and rocks of ruin....

Major Mischief Miss Onyx Hamilton was on the verge of making what everyone agreed was a perfect marriage. The overwhelmingly respectable Andrew Littletree was so taken by her virtue and beauty that he was willing to overlook the scandal clouding her birth and her lack of family and funds....  more

Major Mischief Miss Onyx Hamilton was on the verge of making what everyone agreed was a perfect marriage. The overwhelmingly respectable Andrew Littletree was so taken by her virtue and beauty that he was willing to overlook the scandal clouding her birth and her lack of family and funds. Then handsome, charming Major Jack Beresford came galloping into Onyx's previously sheltered life. But his wealth and aristocratic blood clearly made it highly impossible that he would ever ask for her hand. Fortunately, the laws of probability had no effect on what Onyx was ready to give this supremely unsuitable gentleman. Her heart...

School For Scandal Beautiful and brilliant Miss Ellen Grimsley considered it a scandal and a shame that she as a female could not attend Oxford, while a dashing dunderhead like her older brother Gordon could. On the other hand, society would reel in a scandalized shock at the idea of Ellen...  more

School For Scandal Beautiful and brilliant Miss Ellen Grimsley considered it a scandal and a shame that she as a female could not attend Oxford, while a dashing dunderhead like her older brother Gordon could. On the other hand, society would reel in a scandalized shock at the idea of Ellen donning Gordon's student robes to do his work. But an even greater scandal loomed when a handsome lord in humble scholar's disguise learned Ellen's secret and set out to give her a most advanced lesson in love...

MARRYING THE SURGEON As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he's never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from...  more

MARRYING THE SURGEON As a surgeon in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Philemon Brittle has proved his bravery countless times. But he's never known the thrill that comes with falling in love. Until he meets the beautiful Lady Laura Taunton, who has turned to nursing the wounded as solace from her unhappy past. Philemon will need to draw upon every bit of his strength and determination to convince the marriage-shy Laura that establishing a life together is the truest path to love and happiness....

Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling.  So she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal. Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished lieutenant colonel of marines would never have...  more

Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling.  So she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal. Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished lieutenant colonel of marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting -- and something more that she's afraid to give a name to.  Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes -- has she turned from an ugly duckling into a beautiful, desirable swan?

Maria Espinosa should not have survived the 1679 cholera epidemic in Mexico City that killed her parents, already reeling from the loss of their fortune, nor should she have survived an Apache raid on the caravan transporting her to a sister in remote Santa Fe, in the royal colony of New Mexico....  more

Maria Espinosa should not have survived the 1679 cholera epidemic in Mexico City that killed her parents, already reeling from the loss of their fortune, nor should she have survived an Apache raid on the caravan transporting her to a sister in remote Santa Fe, in the royal colony of New Mexico. Rejected by her sister because she is penniless, Maria struggles to stay alive in a society unaware of impending disaster. A charismatic Tewa Indian named Pope is determined to drive the hated European overlords from the land. Maria's refuge is no refuge at all.When Mary is taken in by a Spanish ranching family living uneasily among the Pueblo Indians, her beauty and spirit inspire a rivalry between two brothers--one a Spaniard, the other half-Indian. Will she find security and purpose in this harsh land only to lose her heart?In the midst of personal turmoil, Maria discovers a rare talent in this colony of believers. She learns how to carve discarded branches and tree stumps into statues of saints. She also learns a larger lesson--that grace can transform an object of little value into a masterpiece.But trouble lies ahead. Maria can reveal the saint buried in a block of wood. What mysteries lie deep within her own heart?

Beautiful Lily Branson learns that her wayward father has lost his Wyoming cattle ranch in a card game to handsome cowboy Jack Sinclair, no less! When a series of deadly winter storms sets in, Lily and Jack must work together to save the cattle—as well as their hearts.

The year is 1780, and Marco Mondragón is a brand inspector in the royal Spanish colony of New Mexico. A widower and rancher, Marco lives on the edge of Comanchería, the domain of the fierce Comanche. Each autumn, he takes cattle and wool, and his district’s records of...  more

The year is 1780, and Marco Mondragón is a brand inspector in the royal Spanish colony of New Mexico. A widower and rancher, Marco lives on the edge of Comanchería, the domain of the fierce Comanche. Each autumn, he takes cattle and wool, and his district’s records of livestock transactions to the governor in Santa Fe. He is dedicated, conscientious and lonely. This year, he is looking for a little dog to keep his feet warm through cold winter nights. He finds a yellow dog but also meets a young, blue-eyed beauty named Paloma Vega. Paloma is under the thumb of relatives who might have stolen a brand belonging to Paloma’s parents, dead in a Comanche raid. As a brand inspector, Marco has every right to be suspicious of brand thieves. If Marco has anything to do with it, Paloma’s fortunes are about to change. Meanwhile, Marco has other challenges to contend with. An elderly ranchero named Joaquin Muñoz has set in motion events that involve the ever-dangerous Comanches and threaten the uneasy peace of Marco’s jurisdiction. Set against the mountains and high plains of northeastern New Mexico during the decline of Spanish power in the New World, The Double Cross is a story of loss and love regained, at a time when honor went hand in glove with bravery, and danger was never far away.

The year is 1782. Marco Mondragón, brand inspector in Spanish New Mexico, and his wife Paloma Vega have settled happily into married life on the Double Cross. And yet Paloma is convinced their joy will not be complete until she has a child. She longs to give her husband a baby to soothe...  more

The year is 1782. Marco Mondragón, brand inspector in Spanish New Mexico, and his wife Paloma Vega have settled happily into married life on the Double Cross. And yet Paloma is convinced their joy will not be complete until she has a child. She longs to give her husband a baby to soothe his grief over the death from cholera of his first wife and twin sons. Marco's land grant stands at the edge of the most dangerous region in the Southwest: Comanchería. Both Paloma and Marco have suffered at the hands of the fierce Comanche, losing beloved family members in raids. Despite their fear and mistrust of the Comanche, one lives among them. Paloma rescued Toshua from slavery and near death. As much as she respects the man now, Paloma wishes he would return to the Staked Plains, Comanche stronghold to the east in Texas. No one knows why Toshua remains at the Double Cross. Is it because his own tribe shunned him, or is he genuinely attached to its owners? Now a new enemy threatens the Mondragóns domestic bliss: the Dark Wind—la viruela, smallpox—barreling down on the defenseless royal colony from Comanchería. A mysterious and arrogant English physician named Anthony Gill offers their one hope at salvation . . . but only if Marco agrees to his Devil's Bargain. 

The year is 1814, and Lydia Perkins is in London for the Season. Sadly, the Perkins don?t care if Lydia makes a suitable match. All her mother?s hopes lie in the beautiful but vapid Kitty, and Lydia is expected to answer her every whim. In an effort to mix with the ton, the sisters find...  more

The year is 1814, and Lydia Perkins is in London for the Season. Sadly, the Perkins don?t care if Lydia makes a suitable match. All her mother?s hopes lie in the beautiful but vapid Kitty, and Lydia is expected to answer her every whim. In an effort to mix with the ton, the sisters find themselves at St. Barnabas Church, gawking at the soldiers wounded at the Battle of Toulouse, the final battle that sent Napoleon into exile at Elba. Kitty faints prettily and is revived by a pair of admiring dandies, but Lydia is drawn to the suffering of the men. Among them is Major Sam Reed, grievously wounded himself, but in fact an earl: Lord Laren of Laren Hall, Northumberland. Major Reed could be recovering in comfort, but instead he chooses to stand by his men. Despite her parents? objections, Lydia returns to nurse the soldiers. As she learns the joy of being useful, she and Major Reed become friends. Finally he makes a curious proposal: Would she marry him, be his wife in name only, and travel with him to Northumberland? During the war, he invented a wife to appease his rich aunt. If he doesn?t produce ?Delightful Saunders? in the flesh, he stands to lose his fortune. Can Lydia leave her indifferent family and embark on her first real adventure? She discovers that not every adventure is a pleasant one, as she falls in love with a man who might see her as merely a means to an end. Originally published in 1997.

Emma Costello owes a debt of honor to one of the most dishonorable lords in the realm. The infamous Lord Ragsdale is as sinful as he is rich and as heartless as he is handsome. But after he saves Emma from a life of indentured servitude and shame, she decides it is her personal duty to save him...  more

Emma Costello owes a debt of honor to one of the most dishonorable lords in the realm. The infamous Lord Ragsdale is as sinful as he is rich and as heartless as he is handsome. But after he saves Emma from a life of indentured servitude and shame, she decides it is her personal duty to save him from his reckless ways... without his permission.

Miss Marian Wynswich is a rather unconventional young lady. She plays chess, reads Greek, and is as educated as any young man. And she s certain falling in love is a ridiculous endeavor and vows never to do such a thing. But everything changes when she receives a Christmas visit from someone...  more

Miss Marian Wynswich is a rather unconventional young lady. She plays chess, reads Greek, and is as educated as any young man. And she s certain falling in love is a ridiculous endeavor and vows never to do such a thing. But everything changes when she receives a Christmas visit from someone unexpected--- a young and handsome English lord.

MISCHIEF IN THE MARRIAGE MART Jeannie McVinnie was young and lovely -- but she was also a widow with no intention of marrying again. And if she ever did, it certainly would not be to the high-handed, hot-tempered Captain William Summers. The swashbuckling Summers was a naval hero who...  more

MISCHIEF IN THE MARRIAGE MART Jeannie McVinnie was young and lovely -- but she was also a widow with no intention of marrying again. And if she ever did, it certainly would not be to the high-handed, hot-tempered Captain William Summers. The swashbuckling Summers was a naval hero who found himself at sea in the London social swim and demanded that Jeannie help his pretty niece take the plunge into the London Marriage Mart. With her innocent charge in tow, Jeannie sailed into action -- trying to steer a safe course in a whirlpool of romantic intrigue ... and trying to keep herself from being swept away in a wild storm of love ...

Two of Carla Kelly's most enticing Regency romances-available for the first time in one volume. LIBBY'S LONDON MERCHANT Miss Elizabeth Ames knows nothing about Mr. Benedict Nesbitt -- save that he was a London merchant who stopped by her country manor after an accident on the...  more

Two of Carla Kelly's most enticing Regency romances-available for the first time in one volume. LIBBY'S LONDON MERCHANT Miss Elizabeth Ames knows nothing about Mr. Benedict Nesbitt -- save that he was a London merchant who stopped by her country manor after an accident on the road.  Soon she realized that he was more than he seemed -- and he had stolen her heart.... MISS CHARTLEY'S GUIDED TOUR After being abandoned at the altar, Omega Chartley swore she would never love again, and found employment of her own -- though far below her station.  Then fate brought her ex-fiancé, Matthew Bering, back into her life.  Although she had every reason to reject his entreaties, she found herself once more under his spell....  

?Let Nothing You Dismay?: In 1810 England, Cecilia Ambrose is an oddity at the Bath academy for young ladies where she teaches. Although gently raised, she is half-Egyptian, and at age twenty-eight believes she will never marry. With Christmas only days away, Cecilia has agreed to escort...  more

?Let Nothing You Dismay?: In 1810 England, Cecilia Ambrose is an oddity at the Bath academy for young ladies where she teaches. Although gently raised, she is half-Egyptian, and at age twenty-eight believes she will never marry. With Christmas only days away, Cecilia has agreed to escort twelve-year-old Lucinda back to Chase Hall in York. The girl?s parents have been delayed, and in their place is Lucinda?s uncle, Lord Trevor Chase, who has been charged to chaperone Lucinda and her siblings. The bachelor black sheep of the family, Trevor scandalized his own class by becoming a barrister in London and championing the poor. Cecilia?s plan to return to Bath is thwarted when fire breaks out in the mansion, and she reluctantly agrees to stay a while longer. Will her delay prove to be Trevor Chase?s salvation? First published in 2003. ?No Room at the Inn?: With Christmas, 1815, around the corner, Lady Mary is told that she is not the daughter of an earl, but simply Mary McIntyre, the base-born orphan Lord and Lady Davy reared as their own. After her true parentage is revealed, Mary must leave Coventry for Yorkshire and the farm of her new-found grandmother. Her travel companions are the snobbish son of Lord Davy?s estate steward, Thomas Shepard, and his family. Heavy snowfall soon blocks the roads, and there is no room at the inn, so the little group is forced to seek shelter in the home of Joseph Shepard, Thomas? estranged brother, a handsome man Mary remembers fondly from childhood. In this ?vulgar? mansion belonging to a common businessman, Mary will discover that happiness has little to do with titles or income, and that Christmas works its own magic. First published in 2002.

Readers will love this collection of six historical western novellas, all with one thing in common: Romance. In BREAK A LEG, a charming story by two-time Rita Award winner Carla Kelly, hospital steward Colm Callahan is ready to move away from army life at Fort Laramie. His only regret is...  more

Readers will love this collection of six historical western novellas, all with one thing in common: Romance. In BREAK A LEG, a charming story by two-time Rita Award winner Carla Kelly, hospital steward Colm Callahan is ready to move away from army life at Fort Laramie. His only regret is leaving behind exotic Ozzie Washington, easily the prettiest woman on the post. As a maid to the lieutenant colonel's wife, Ozzie is no wilting flower when it comes to hard work. When the post surgeon leaves for an extended week, Colm must handle several medical emergencies on his own. He pleads for Ozzie's help at the hospital. While they spend long days and nights working together, Colm, a shy man, realizes he can't hide the truth of his feelings for Ozzie. He needs a little help, though. Enter from stage left, Lysander Locke, Shakespeare tragedian on his way to Deadwood. THE SOLDIER'S HEART, an enchanting novella by Sarah M. Eden, follows Gregory Reeves has fallen in love with a woman he's never met. Her brother's dying wish is that Gregory checks on his family, and after the war, Gregory is only too happy to meet the woman he's been dreaming about. Helene mistakes him for a hired hand and sets him to work immediately. As time passes, Gregory finds it more and more difficult to reveal his true connection to her family, fearing that a woman who loathes liars will turn her disapproval on him. HIDDEN SPRING is an enthralling novella by Liz Adair, in which Susannah Brown is just getting her life back together after becoming a widow. She still misses Wesley with a fierce longing, but when she meets his half-brother, Douglas, she learns her heart is not completely dormant. Over the next several weeks, Douglas helps Susannah with repairs on her small ranch in exchange for supper. The exchange becomes more and more meaningful as Susannah realizes that Douglas might be the one to finally heal her heart. THE SILVER MINE BACHELOR, by Heather B. Moore, is a sweet romance between an unlikely pair. Lydia Stone has a checklist for men who qualify as the eligible bachelors in the mining town of Leadville, Colorado. Her new boss, Mr. Erik Dawson, is about to be struck off the list when she sees him coming out of the town brothel. Lydia doesn't know that Erik Dawson's sister has been living the brothel lifestyle for years, and he's set on redeeming her soul. When Lydia discovers Erik's secrets, she learns that life is not as black and white as she thinks. In Annette Lyon's delightful story, THE SWEETEST TASTE, Della Stafford hates being a farm girl in the tiny town of Shelley, Idaho. She'll do anything to live in a big city and experience real city life. Her only regret is that she'd have to leave Joseph behind, the young man who makes her heart flutter. But she's convinced that moving away is for the best; her dreams and Joseph's dreams are too dissimilar. Then Della takes a job as a maid in Los Angeles and must face the truth that what she thought would make her happy and what really will are totally different things. In the captivating novella, FAITH AND THE FOREMAN by Marsha Ward, Faith Bannister is forced to travel west to earn a living as a school mistress in Arizona Territory. Faith soon learns that living the frontier lifestyle of a single woman has many harsh challenges. But when she meets Slim McHenry, she discovers that life doesn't have to be so lonely. Unfortunately the dangerous Rance Hunter stands between her and Slim, and she must act with courage before everything is lost.

Come explore Regency London with Carla Kelly! This collection features four stories that will warm your heart with Christmas cheer: The Christmas Ornament, Make a Joyful Noise, An Object of Charity, and The Three Kings. Filled with romance and a touch of humor, these stories are sure to find a...  more

Come explore Regency London with Carla Kelly! This collection features four stories that will warm your heart with Christmas cheer: The Christmas Ornament, Make a Joyful Noise, An Object of Charity, and The Three Kings. Filled with romance and a touch of humor, these stories are sure to find a place in your heart and remind you that Christmas is a time for love.

This warm and wonderful collection brings together five all new stories of Christmas by some of the most beloved and highly acclaimed Regency authors. Written especially for this new edition, these delightful tales capture the spirit of Christmas ritual and tradition, its hopes and heartbreaks,...  more

This warm and wonderful collection brings together five all new stories of Christmas by some of the most beloved and highly acclaimed Regency authors. Written especially for this new edition, these delightful tales capture the spirit of Christmas ritual and tradition, its hopes and heartbreaks, its joys and passions. These are stories that reflect happy reunions and homecomings, the fun and festivities, the pleasures of giving, and, of course, the love and good will that make life so special and comprise the true message of the holiday season. Here is a beautiful gift that touches the heart -- a gift to be cherished now and all year 'round. "SUNSHINE FOR CHRISTMAS" by Mary Jo Putney "THE LAST WISH" by Anita Mills "PLAYING HOUSE" by Mary Balogh "THE THREE KINGS" by Carla Kelly "THE CHRISTMAS STAR" by Sheila Walsh

Five New Holiday Tales Celebrate the joys of Christmas in Regency England, where five master storytellers ring in the season with warmth, cheer -- and love.... MERRY MAGPIE by Sandra Heath A bird as noisy as he is nosy -- has a bad habit of screeching uncomely secrets, turning his...  more

Five New Holiday Tales Celebrate the joys of Christmas in Regency England, where five master storytellers ring in the season with warmth, cheer -- and love.... MERRY MAGPIE by Sandra Heath A bird as noisy as he is nosy -- has a bad habit of screeching uncomely secrets, turning his masters against each other.  But Christmas has a way of warming hearts, even those of the feathered persuasion.... FOLLOWING YONDER STAR by Emma Jensen The memory of one kiss from an elfin girl is enough to warm an Irish sailor for many chilly nights.  Now home for Christmas, he'll do whatever it takes to get his love -- now prim and staid -- under the mistletoe. LET NOTHING YOU DISMAY by Carla Kelly A confirmed bachelor cannot forgive himself for a long-ago sin -- that is, until his niece's governess teaches him a thing or two about Christmas. BEST WISHES by Edith Layton A pair of newlyweds discover -- during their first quarrel over Christmas plans -- that making up is indeed the best part. THE LUCKY COIN by Barbara Metzger A down-at-the-heels benefactor finds that a single penny -- his last -- is worth more than riches when it brings him face-to-face with a breathtakingly beautiful Christmas angel.  

Five new holiday tales. HAVE YOURSELF A REGENCY CHRISTMAS   Spend the holidays in Regency England this Christmas, courtesy of five beloved and bestselling authors who deliver heartwarming tales that will make you feel as if you've just been kissed beneath the mistletoe. A...  more

Five new holiday tales. HAVE YOURSELF A REGENCY CHRISTMAS   Spend the holidays in Regency England this Christmas, courtesy of five beloved and bestselling authors who deliver heartwarming tales that will make you feel as if you've just been kissed beneath the mistletoe. A bumbling elf wishes to help brokenhearted lovers reconcile before he delivers Sandra Heath's "THE SOLID SILVER CHESS SET." When there's "NO ROOM AT THE INN," Carla Kelly provides a widower's home for snowbound guests and a little love for their host. Edith Layton's "THE AMIABLE MISER" distributes riches beyond wealth when he decides to play cupid for his young cousin. Seeking an heir to her fortune, a widow challenges her family to a holiday scavenger hunt in "A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE" by Amanda McCabe. A lord without a fortune becomes an unwilling guardian to an orphaned girl when he provides "A HOME FOR HANNAH" by Barbara Metzger.  

Christmas Promise by Carla Kelly Now that peace has broken out, Captain Jeremiah Faulk is at odds over what to do this Christmas, let alone with his life. Until a simple act of charity reunites him with his lost love Ianthe Mears. A Little Christmas by Gail Ranstrom Tending to a...  more

Christmas Promise by Carla Kelly Now that peace has broken out, Captain Jeremiah Faulk is at odds over what to do this Christmas, let alone with his life. Until a simple act of charity reunites him with his lost love Ianthe Mears. A Little Christmas by Gail Ranstrom Tending to a houseful of grieving relatives isn't Viscount Selwick's idea of a merry Christmas. But one stolen kiss under the mistletoe with spirited Sophia Pettibone is about to change everything! Scarlet Ribbons by Lyn Stone Captain Alexander Napier is battle scarred from war and from life. For him, yuletide is just a reminder of all that he's lost. Can enchanting Amalie Harlowe restore light into the festive season and reignite the passion in his heart?

Spirited ladies... dashing gentlemen... notorious rakes... scandalous lovers... all the romance and intrigue of St. Valentine's Day in an exquisitely beautiful collection of stories by five of the most beloved and highly acclaimed Regency authors.  Here are delightful tales that capture...  more

Spirited ladies... dashing gentlemen... notorious rakes... scandalous lovers... all the romance and intrigue of St. Valentine's Day in an exquisitely beautiful collection of stories by five of the most beloved and highly acclaimed Regency authors.  Here are delightful tales that capture the unique magic of the most passionate of holidays -- the bittersweet rediscovery of love after heart break, romantic Valentine's Day proposals, precious gifts of love, and dazzling balls and holiday parties where enchanted matches are made.  This very special collection brings together five extraordinary talent in all new stories that let you celebrate the warm and wonderful spirit of St. Valentine's Day now and all year round. A TASK FOR CUPID by Carol Proctor A WALTZ AMONG THE STARS by Mary Balogh THE LIGHT WITHIN by Carla Kelly THE MIDSUMMER VALENTINE by Sandra Heath THE LEGACY by Edith Layton

CHRISTMAS EVE PROPOSAL by Carla Kelly Christmas gets more interesting when sailing master Ben Muir takes lodgings with Mandy Mathison! Because when her scandalous past is revealed, only he can save her future... THE VISCOUNT'S CHRISTMAS KISS by Georgie Lee Lily Rutherford is shocked...  more

CHRISTMAS EVE PROPOSAL by Carla Kelly Christmas gets more interesting when sailing master Ben Muir takes lodgings with Mandy Mathison! Because when her scandalous past is revealed, only he can save her future... THE VISCOUNT'S CHRISTMAS KISS by Georgie Lee Lily Rutherford is shocked to learn the man who snubbed her years before will be staying for Christmas. Can she forgive the viscount in time for a stolen kiss under the mistletoe? WALLFLOWER, WIDOW...WIFE! by Ann Lethbridge Penniless widow Cassandra Norton faces Christmas on the run with her two stepdaughters, until Adam Royston sweeps her off her feet and into his country estate!

Hard-bitten bounty hunter Jake Cordell, the inspiration for a quick-drawing hero in many notorious dime novels, returns to his Wyoming homeland to find his family ranch has been sold off. At the former Cordell home, Jake encounters Kit Thorton, a fiercely independent beauty who harbors a number...  more

Hard-bitten bounty hunter Jake Cordell, the inspiration for a quick-drawing hero in many notorious dime novels, returns to his Wyoming homeland to find his family ranch has been sold off. At the former Cordell home, Jake encounters Kit Thorton, a fiercely independent beauty who harbors a number of guarded secrets including the fact that she's the author of his flashy fictionalized exploits.

A tale of a gently bred Victorian woman and the roguish American who wins her heart and soul.... ALL HE WANTS... Lachlan MacTavish, restless, ambitious, is on the run... and needs a nanny fast.  He's kidnapped his sister's small children to save them from neglect and...  more

A tale of a gently bred Victorian woman and the roguish American who wins her heart and soul.... ALL HE WANTS... Lachlan MacTavish, restless, ambitious, is on the run... and needs a nanny fast.  He's kidnapped his sister's small children to save them from neglect and abuse.  And now Mac is desperate to find a place to hide -- and someone to look after his mischievous charges. ALL SHE WANTS... Beatrice Cavendish, sheltered and unschooled, is helpless to make sense of the near-bankrupt estate she inherited from her father.  Between managing farmhands, tenants and finances, Bea is desperate for a man to teach her all he knows. Mac has no time for frilly ladies; Bea has no use for demanding men.  When Mac arrives like a whirlwind on Bea's doorstep, offering to strike a deal, Bea is tempted to refuse the ill-tempered man entrance into her home.  But her heart soon overrules her head -- because having Mac in her life offers more than she can imagine:  two playful children who steal her heart and an irresistible man who awakens her desires....

Christmastime in England - a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he's always loved, to a...  more

Christmastime in England - a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he's always loved, to a vicar's daughter who pretends to be a saucy wench, these holiday tales will make you curl up in front of the fire for a memorable season of mischief and mistletoe...

St. Bride Needed a Wife But the latest candidate was much too pretty to live amid a bunch of sailors on his desolate island. Ever since he'd first set eyes on fragile beauty Dora Sutton, something had gone wrong with his careful plan. The women he'd found for his men weren't...  more

St. Bride Needed a Wife But the latest candidate was much too pretty to live amid a bunch of sailors on his desolate island. Ever since he'd first set eyes on fragile beauty Dora Sutton, something had gone wrong with his careful plan. The women he'd found for his men weren't working out, his books were a mess and Miss Sutton wasn't paying any attention to his orders. Dora Needed a New Beginning But the insufferable Grey St. Bride refused to make it easy for her! From the moment she'd staggered off the boat, it was clear the handsome brute wanted her gone. But much more was at stake for Dora than wounded pride.... If Mr. High-and-Mighty St. Bride didn't want her, she'd just have to find someone else on the island who did!

Life is hard on the Outer Banks... Mariah Deekins had never taught school, cooked her own meals, or put up with such a plainspoken man as lightkeeper Waite McKenna - until a chain of circumstances forced her to take the position of schoolmistress in a small island community on the Outer Banks....  more

Life is hard on the Outer Banks... Mariah Deekins had never taught school, cooked her own meals, or put up with such a plainspoken man as lightkeeper Waite McKenna - until a chain of circumstances forced her to take the position of schoolmistress in a small island community on the Outer Banks. Waite has seen more than his share of spoiled city women. He tells this one she won't last out the week, but Mariah vows to prove him wrong. Setting aside her fears and secrets, she soon gains acceptance among the islanders and happiness in Waite's arms. Buffeted by the relentless winds of Cape Hatteras, she must face her past and the yearnings of her heart in order to save a young girl's life, a boy's future - and a man's love...

When Lexy Tate dreamed of practicing medicine, she hadn't imagined setting up her practice in an abandoned brothel, or delivering a calf in a ramshackle barn. But as one of the first woman doctors in America, Lexy couldn't afford to be fussy, especially with a young daughter to consider. Little...  more

When Lexy Tate dreamed of practicing medicine, she hadn't imagined setting up her practice in an abandoned brothel, or delivering a calf in a ramshackle barn. But as one of the first woman doctors in America, Lexy couldn't afford to be fussy, especially with a young daughter to consider. Little Krista needed the warmth of the California sun for her health, and Lexy was determined to make a home for the two of them on the California frontier. Lexy was prepared for hardship and difficult working conditions, but she wasn't ready to meet Jake Westfield again. Four years earlier, Jake had shown how little he cared for Lexy when he left her without giving her a chance to tell him she was bearing his child. Now, faced with the man she'd loved since she was a young girl, Lexy knew that this time she could not afford to give in to the passion that still bound them. This time, she had to make the right decision, not just for herself, but for her precious daughter....

He took her as his captive and set her passion free. Abandoned by her lover, condemned by her family, beautiful, honey-haired Anna Jensen was determined to put her unhappy life behind her. Answering an ad for a schoolteacher, she headed for the untamed wilds of the California mountains. However,...  more

He took her as his captive and set her passion free. Abandoned by her lover, condemned by her family, beautiful, honey-haired Anna Jensen was determined to put her unhappy life behind her. Answering an ad for a schoolteacher, she headed for the untamed wilds of the California mountains. However, before she could reach her destination, she found herself a prisoner of Bear, a brazen and savagely handsome Indian. Bear was really Nicholas Gaspard, the half-breed son of a wealthy rancher and a dangerous man with a dangerous mission. He would stop at nothing, even kidnapping Anna and holding her captive. They were born enemies yet together they would taste the passion of forbidden love and awaken a reckless desire that could never be tamed.

No sooner had the new bride arrives in the rugged frontier town of Pine Valley than her husband was brutally murdered by Indians. Though she'd scarcely known him, Rachel felt compelled to find her husband's killers and bring the to justica, even if it pitted her against Pine Valley's most...  more

No sooner had the new bride arrives in the rugged frontier town of Pine Valley than her husband was brutally murdered by Indians. Though she'd scarcely known him, Rachel felt compelled to find her husband's killers and bring the to justica, even if it pitted her against Pine Valley's most formidable citizen-arrogantly handsome Jason Gaspard, a man who made Rachel tremble with fear-and desire. Proud and angry, he had no use for the delicate Widow Weber. And her horror of "savages" drove him to fury-for cultivated, educated Jason was part Karok Indian. Yet russet-haired Rachel, with her lush body and sensuous innocence, tempted him as no woman ever had. They were destined to be enemies, but soon they would be swept up in a whirlwind of danger and desire.

A REBELLIOUS WAIF... A BROODING EARL  She fled the horrors of a British workhouse, seeking refuge with the dark, moody aristocrat. Begrudgingly he sheltered her, fighting the fascination of her saucy innocence. But never did he imagine that the filthy urchin could be transformed into a...  more

A REBELLIOUS WAIF... A BROODING EARL  She fled the horrors of a British workhouse, seeking refuge with the dark, moody aristocrat. Begrudgingly he sheltered her, fighting the fascination of her saucy innocence. But never did he imagine that the filthy urchin could be transformed into a bewitching beauty -- a sparkling jewel that would tempt him beyond endurance...forcing his surrender to the exquisite torment of a love that denied all reason....

Her passionate nature and secretive past made Olivia Devonshire one of the most notorious women in England. Miles Warwick was a disreputable rogue, the black sheep of his family. But he never gambled on losing his heart to the woman he married for money. Bound at first by empty vows, their union...  more

Her passionate nature and secretive past made Olivia Devonshire one of the most notorious women in England. Miles Warwick was a disreputable rogue, the black sheep of his family. But he never gambled on losing his heart to the woman he married for money. Bound at first by empty vows, their union flared into an unquenchable climax of passion that no force on heaven or earth could ever pull asunder.

It was whispered that Lord Wyndham murdered his wife and that he was hopelessly insane and fell into uncontrollable rages. An accident had robbed him of his memories and among those lost was the face of the woman he loved. For two years Areil had been locked up in a sanatorium, committed by her...  more

It was whispered that Lord Wyndham murdered his wife and that he was hopelessly insane and fell into uncontrollable rages. An accident had robbed him of his memories and among those lost was the face of the woman he loved. For two years Areil had been locked up in a sanatorium, committed by her cruel guardian and abandoned by her lover, Wyndham. Finally securing her release, she plotted her revenge against the lord who had taken her innocence and condemned her to a living nightmare. And she must find their child.

Village and nation alike tremble under the wrath of Roland de Gallienne, also called the Black Flame, loyal mercenary soldier to Henry II of England. Now, weary of war, he seeks peace for his soul at the healing hands of the saint rumored to live in the Chateauroux monastery. In spite of popular...  more

Village and nation alike tremble under the wrath of Roland de Gallienne, also called the Black Flame, loyal mercenary soldier to Henry II of England. Now, weary of war, he seeks peace for his soul at the healing hands of the saint rumored to live in the Chateauroux monastery. In spite of popular gossip, Hope is no saint, but a gifted healer and diviner held prisoner by the evil abbot of Chateauroux. When the Black Flame arrives, Hope vows revenge for her people, and tries to kill the infamous soldier. But she doesn't expect the handsome warrior to show mercy, to free her from her prison, and to take her with him to England. Now, as the battle between nations is coming to an end, Hope must fight a new struggle with tender feelings for her arrogant guardian. For though Roland was her enemy, she must stand with him in a new fight against forces that may tear them apart.

In London of 1888, a beautiful young woman is hired as an assistant to a master magician, and becomes enraptured by her charismatic, handsome employer. But suspicious circumstances lead the police to suspect that the magician may be Jack the Ripper! Can she help her beloved prove his innocence...  more

In London of 1888, a beautiful young woman is hired as an assistant to a master magician, and becomes enraptured by her charismatic, handsome employer. But suspicious circumstances lead the police to suspect that the magician may be Jack the Ripper! Can she help her beloved prove his innocence and secure their future together? • Katherine Sutcliffe is a winner of the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award

Jarrod, sixth marquess of Shepherdston, is asked by childhood friend Sarah Eckersley for help in the art of seduction. As the leader of the Free Fellows League, Jarrod is wary of a marriage trap--but love has a way of softening even the hardest fall.

Bitch Factor introduced Houston's toughest bounty hunter: Dixie Flannigan, five feet two inches and 120 pounds of highly honed brain and muscle, packing assorted types of heat. Now she's back, in a case exploding with...Rage Factor. Her ten years as a prosecutor showed Dixie the...  more

Bitch Factor introduced Houston's toughest bounty hunter: Dixie Flannigan, five feet two inches and 120 pounds of highly honed brain and muscle, packing assorted types of heat. Now she's back, in a case exploding with...Rage Factor. Her ten years as a prosecutor showed Dixie the difference between law and justice. But not even she can believe a sleaze like Lawrence Riley Coombs, on trial for a sadistic rape, will walk--especially after jumping bail and beating her up when she went to bring him in. But Coombs's smooth good looks and powerful connections are enough to sway a jury. Set free, he leaves the courtroom with a salacious whispered threat of revenge to Assistant DA Brenda Benson, Dixie's longtime friend. Dixie's soon distracted from her outrage by a job that's cushy, for a change: bodyguarding Sarina Page, a bright, precocious Hollywood kid whose mother is being menaced by a stalker. And for further distraction, Dixie's being pressured by the new man in her life, Parker Dann, to find a less dangerous line of work. But Dixie can't seem to divorce herself from danger. When a vigilante group abducts Coombs and gives him a brutal taste of his own medicine, she can't resist doing a little investigating to see if Brenda could possibly be involved. As she moves in on the kidnappers, other high-profile beneficiaries of revolving-door justice meet with outlaw reprisal that swiftly spins out of control--and at least one of the avengers will go to any length to protect their mission. What Dixie doesn't realize is that there's someone who's targeting her: someone who likes his revenge slow and painful--and if seventeen-year-old Sarina gets in the way, so much the better.... Audio CD.  Peggity Price, narrator.

New York Times bestselling author Joseph Finder delivers his next breakneck stand-alone thriller, following 2014?s bestseller Suspicion.   When Rick Hoffman loses his job and apartment, his only option is to move back into—and renovate—the home of his miserable youth, now empty and in...  more

New York Times bestselling author Joseph Finder delivers his next breakneck stand-alone thriller, following 2014?s bestseller Suspicion.   When Rick Hoffman loses his job and apartment, his only option is to move back into—and renovate—the home of his miserable youth, now empty and in decay since his father? stroke.  But when he starts to pull it apart, he makes an electrifying discovery that will put his life in peril—and change everything he thought he knew about his father.  

Mark Rubin's family is missing -- and the police won't do a thing because all the evidence indicates his wife left willingly. The successful furrier turns to Tess Monaghan, hoping she can help him find his wife and three children. Tess doesn't know what to make of Rubin, a wealthy...  more

Mark Rubin's family is missing -- and the police won't do a thing because all the evidence indicates his wife left willingly. The successful furrier turns to Tess Monaghan, hoping she can help him find his wife and three children. Tess doesn't know what to make of Rubin, a wealthy Orthodox Jew who doles out vitally important information in grudging dribs and drabs. According to Rubin, he and his beautiful wife, Natalie, had a flawless, happy marriage. Yet one day, without any warning or explanation, Natalie gathered up their children and vanished. Tess is able to locate the runaway wife and her stolen progeny, moving furtively from state to state, town to town, but the Rubins are not alone. A man is traveling with them -- a stranger, described as "handsome" and "charming" but otherwise unremarkable to casual observers who have no way of sensing the fury beneath his smooth surface. An intricate web of betrayal and vengeance is already beginning to unravel, as memory begets rage and rage leads to desperation ... and murder. Suddenly much more than one man's future happiness and stubborn pride are in peril; the lives of three innocent children are dangling by the slenderest of threads. Performed by Linda Emond Agatha Award (nominee) Edgar Awards (nominee) Anthony Awards (nominee)

Staid, starchy Sabrina Edgewater, teacher of deportment, first encountered her nemesis in a London dockside brawl that earned him the nickname of Texas Viscount. Privately, she called him the Texas Visigoth, never imagining that the lout would turn out to be the earl of Hambleton's heir....  more

Staid, starchy Sabrina Edgewater, teacher of deportment, first encountered her nemesis in a London dockside brawl that earned him the nickname of Texas Viscount. Privately, she called him the Texas Visigoth, never imagining that the lout would turn out to be the earl of Hambleton's heir. Raised in a Texas bordello, Joshua Cantrell was brash and bold, a self-made millionaire who only agreed to become a viscount to ferret out an international conspiracy. The last thing he needed was to lock horns with a prissy little schoolmarm, even if she was as cute as an acre of speckled pups. Whiskey-swillin' Texan and oh-so-proper Englishwoman, they struck sparks off each other whenever they met. But then Lord Hambleton offered Sabrina money enough to open the school she'd always dreamed of if she'd only take the rough edges off his heir. Did she dare risk reputation to achieve her heart's desire?

In Kentucky, a land where savage nature and hostile Indians show no mercy, widowed Livi Talbot must fight to make a life for herself and her children. But it is also where Livi's true destiny lies -- where adversity and love will mold her into a woman of purpose and strength, as she follow her...  more

In Kentucky, a land where savage nature and hostile Indians show no mercy, widowed Livi Talbot must fight to make a life for herself and her children. But it is also where Livi's true destiny lies -- where adversity and love will mold her into a woman of purpose and strength, as she follow her heart to a place called home.

After the war, Thomas Heart was anxious to get his Wisconsin farm in order. The last thing he expected to find when he got home was a family of German immigrants working the land and a beautiful young woman who insisted she was his wife! Ginny Herz had been sure the war-worn Thomas was her...  more

After the war, Thomas Heart was anxious to get his Wisconsin farm in order. The last thing he expected to find when he got home was a family of German immigrants working the land and a beautiful young woman who insisted she was his wife! Ginny Herz had been sure the war-worn Thomas was her husband. She had traveled all the way from Germany to find the man who'd left her years ago. But when Thomas didn't recognize her, she wondered if she could be wrong. It had been so many years since she'd seen her Thomas. Was it possible that this Thomas as not hers to keep?

By Request 2's: Two complete novels in this volume The danger, hardship, and turmoil of the Civil War form the backdrop for these two tales of romance, adventure, honor, and betrayal.

He stumbled into her life one cold, bitter day, almost dead from a bullet in his side. Instinctively, Rachel Yoder reached out to help the stranger, for kindness was in her nature. What she could not know was that this simple act of mercy would forever change her life and challenge her deepest...  more

He stumbled into her life one cold, bitter day, almost dead from a bullet in his side. Instinctively, Rachel Yoder reached out to help the stranger, for kindness was in her nature. What she could not know was that this simple act of mercy would forever change her life and challenge her deepest beliefs. Until then, life for Rachel Yoder had been a straight path, however brutal. She had come to Montana with her family and a scattering of other "Plain People," an Amish sect which had fled the corrupting influences that threatened to destroy their simple way of life. In this wild new territory, she had married Ben Yoder, also raised as part of the sect, yet blessed with a passion and a humor that belied his severe upbringing. It was there too that she had borne him a son, Benjo, and shared his life as a sheep farmer. The way of the Plain People was simple, harsh, and direct, their focus on God and on His bidding. They turned the other cheek in the face of violence, and lived "plain," avoiding a society they regarded as sinful. Worldly love was not a thing they allowed to dominate their lives, although Rachel had loved her husband Ben -- loved him with a passion that sometimes frightened her and seemed to border on sin. So when he was killed -- hanged by a vigilante posse that falsely accused him of stealing cattle from a neighboring ranch owned by a powerful and ruthless man they called the Baron, abetted by his mysterious wife, Ailsa, and his headstrong half-breed son, Quinten -- she felt an emptiness in her heart that she knew would never go away. But then the outsider appeared in her life, and from that moment on, nothing would be the same. The man she had rescued called himself Cain. He was handsome, with a haunting kind of male beauty that she found impossible to resist, even knowing he was a killer, as his named suggested. As she nursed him back to health, she became aware of the overpowering attraction she felt for him, aware of the warmth that filled her body when she was with him -- but aware, too, of the danger that lurked behind eyes that had seen too much and a smile that offered secrets no Plain woman should ever know. Yet despite all the warnings, despite the efforts of her brothers and of Noah Weaver -- himself a widower who once had courted her -- Rachel invited the outsider into her life, hiring him to work the ranch with her. In her heart, she thought she might change him, but she had not reckoned on the irresistible lure of the gun that he kept ever at the ready. Nor had she reckoned that it was his willingness to use it and his skill at killing that would someday prove her salvation. Rich in historical detail, filled with the heat of forbidden passion and suppressed desire, The Outsider is a stirring story of love, faith, and trust, set against the panorama of the changing West.

I need a man... any man. She had blood on her dress and trouble in her eyes when she walked into Cavey Davey's tavern and roused Dr. Cain D'Alessandro from his drunken stupor. The sight of Ana- "The Duchess"- beautiful, icy, desperate- almost sobered him. She looked like a whore and spoke like...  more

I need a man... any man. She had blood on her dress and trouble in her eyes when she walked into Cavey Davey's tavern and roused Dr. Cain D'Alessandro from his drunken stupor. The sight of Ana- "The Duchess"- beautiful, icy, desperate- almost sobered him. She looked like a whore and spoke like a lady... who had just committed murder. She had money and they both needed to escape. So Cain D'Alessandro agreed to pose as her husband on the dangerous trip through Panama to California. But Ana hadn't reckoned on a full ship of sailors- or the perilous trip through the Panamanian wilderness. All she had was Cain, an intimate stranger forced to abandon his liquor to save them both. Suddenly he was a threat, capable of seeing her weakness and offering his strength. And all he asked for in return was her love, something she'd never given to any man before.

The day starts like any other in L.A. The sun burns hot as the Santa Ana winds blow ash from mountain fires to coat the glittering city. But for private investigator Joe Pike, the city will never be the same again. His ex-lover, Karen Garcia, is dead, brutally murdered with a gun shot to the...  more

The day starts like any other in L.A. The sun burns hot as the Santa Ana winds blow ash from mountain fires to coat the glittering city. But for private investigator Joe Pike, the city will never be the same again. His ex-lover, Karen Garcia, is dead, brutally murdered with a gun shot to the head. Now Karen's powerful father calls on Pike (a former cop) and his partner, Elvis Cole, to keep an eye on the LAPD as they search for his daughter's killer--because in the luminous City of Angels, everyone has secrets, and even the mighty blue have something to hide. But what starts as a little procedural hand-holding turns into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. For a dark web of conspiracy threatens to destroy Pike and Cole's twelve-year friendship--if not their lives. And L.A. just might be singing their dirge.

Nine months ago, a shocking assault by unidentified men killed Scott James' partner, Stephanie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged, ashamed, and ready to explode. He is unfit for duty -- until he meets his new partner. Maggie is not doing so well, either. A German shepherd who...  more

Nine months ago, a shocking assault by unidentified men killed Scott James' partner, Stephanie, nearly killed him, and left him enraged, ashamed, and ready to explode. He is unfit for duty -- until he meets his new partner. Maggie is not doing so well, either. A German shepherd who survived two tours in Afghanistan sniffing explosives before losing her handler, her PTSD is as bad as Scott's. They are each other's last chance. And they're about to investigate the one case no one wants them to touch: identifying the men who murdered Stephanie. But what they find could ultimately break them both.

Joe Pike, the intriguing, enigmatic partner of L.A. PI Elvis Cole, takes center stage in this intense thriller from bestseller Crais. To pay back an old debt, Pike is coerced into protecting Larkin Barkley, a hard-partying young heiress whose life is in danger after a "wrong place wrong...  more

Joe Pike, the intriguing, enigmatic partner of L.A. PI Elvis Cole, takes center stage in this intense thriller from bestseller Crais. To pay back an old debt, Pike is coerced into protecting Larkin Barkley, a hard-partying young heiress whose life is in danger after a "wrong place wrong time" encounter that quickly escalates and spins out of control. The enemy is shadowy, violent and relentless — but the fierce, focused Pike, one of the strongest characters in modern crime fiction, is equal to the challenge. The breathless pace and rich styling are sure to appeal to readers of hard-boiled fiction in general, but since up to now Pike has mostly remained in the background, some fans of the Elvis Cole series may find the explicit picture that emerges of Pike at odds with the image they've constructed for themselves. Read by James Daniels.  8 sound discs (ca. 7 hrs. 52 min.)

The organized criminal gangs of the former Soviet Union are bound by what they call the thieves’ code. The first rule is this: A thief must forsake his mother, father, brothers, and sisters. He must have no family -- no wife, no children -- because only other criminals are his family. If...  more

The organized criminal gangs of the former Soviet Union are bound by what they call the thieves’ code. The first rule is this: A thief must forsake his mother, father, brothers, and sisters. He must have no family -- no wife, no children -- because only other criminals are his family. If any of the rules are broken, it is punishable by death. Frank Meyer had the American dream -- a wife and family he adored, a successful business -- until the day a professional crew invaded his home and murdered everyone inside. The only thing out of the ordinary about Meyer was that -- before the family and the business and the normal life -- a younger Frank Meyer had worked as a professional military contractor, a mercenary, with a man named Joe Pike. Frank was one of Pike's guys, and they faced death together in every rotten hellhole around the world. The police think Meyer was hiding something very bad, because previous home invasions by the crew had targeted only criminals with large stashes of cash or drugs. Pike can not believe it, and with the help of Elvis Cole, he sets out on a hunt of his own: to clear his friend, to punish the people who murdered him. A  trail that at first seems relatively simple, however, very quickly becomes complicated,  as the two of them find themselves entangled in a web of ancient grudges, blood ties, blackmail, vengeance, double crosses, and cutthroat criminality, and at the heart of it, an act so terrible even Pike and Cole have no way to measure it. Sometimes, the past is never dead. It’s not even past. Unabridged - 7 CDs - 8 hours 20 minutes -- read by the author

Five years ago, Dru Rayne and her uncle fled Louisiana to Los Angeles after Hurricane Katrina hit, but now they face a different kind of danger.  A neighborhood protection gang savagely beats Dru's uncle, but Pike witnesses it and offers his own brand of protection.  Oddly enough,...  more

Five years ago, Dru Rayne and her uncle fled Louisiana to Los Angeles after Hurricane Katrina hit, but now they face a different kind of danger.  A neighborhood protection gang savagely beats Dru's uncle, but Pike witnesses it and offers his own brand of protection.  Oddly enough, neither of them seems too want it -- and neither do the federal agents mysteriously watching their storefront, men who appear quite willing to let the gang have its way. None of that deters Pike -- there's something about Dru that touches him and he won't back away, whether she wants his help or not -- but as the level of violence escalates, and Pike himself becomes a target, he and Elvis Cole begin to discover some things.  Dru and her uncle are not who they seem, and everything Pike thought he knew about them, their relationship to the gang, and the reasons they fled New Orleans -- it's all been lies.  A vengeful and murderous force is catching up to them ... and it's perfectly happy to sweep Pike and Cole up in its wake. 7 CDs, 7 hrs 35 mins, unabridged.  Luke Daniels, narrator.

Ask anyone on the wrong side of the law about the two minute rule and they'll tell you that's as long as you can hope for at a robbery before the cops show up. Break the two minute rule and it's a lifetime in jail. But not everyone plays by the rules ... When ex-con Max Holman...  more

Ask anyone on the wrong side of the law about the two minute rule and they'll tell you that's as long as you can hope for at a robbery before the cops show up. Break the two minute rule and it's a lifetime in jail. But not everyone plays by the rules ... When ex-con Max Holman finally gets out of jail, freedom doesn't taste too sweet. The only thing on his mind is reconciliation with his estranged son, who is, ironically, a cop. But then he hears the devastating news: His son and three other Los Angeles police officers were gunned down in cold blood the night before Holman's release. When the hit is exposed as a revenge killing and the question of police corruption is raised, it becomes a father's last duty to clear his son's name and catch the killer Unabridged audiobook on 8 sound discs (ca. 10 hr.) Read by Christopher Graybill.

Bringing to life the heady days of the American Revolution through the eyes of a heroine who played a brave and dramatic part in the conflict, this novel follows Celia Garth, a Charleston native, as she transforms from a fashionable dressmaker to a patriot spy. When the king's army captures...  more

Bringing to life the heady days of the American Revolution through the eyes of a heroine who played a brave and dramatic part in the conflict, this novel follows Celia Garth, a Charleston native, as she transforms from a fashionable dressmaker to a patriot spy. When the king's army captures Charleston and sweeps through the Carolina countryside in a wave of blood, fire, and debauchery, the rebel cause seems all but lost. But when Francis Marion, a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army known as "The Swamp Fox," recruits Celia as a spy, the tides of war begin to shift. This classic historical novel captures the fervor of 18th-century Charleston, the American Revolution, and a woman who risked her life for the patriot cause.

Charity House: Offering an oasis of hope, faith and love on the rugged Colorado frontier The Marriage List  No one in Denver knows how close Callie Mitchell once came to ruin. Dowdy dresses and severe hairstyles hide evidence of the pretty, trusting girl she used to be. Now her...  more

Charity House: Offering an oasis of hope, faith and love on the rugged Colorado frontier The Marriage List  No one in Denver knows how close Callie Mitchell once came to ruin. Dowdy dresses and severe hairstyles hide evidence of the pretty, trusting girl she used to be. Now her matchmaking employer wants Callie to help find a wife for the one man who sees through her careful facade.  For his business's sake, Reese Bennett Jr. plans on making a sensible marriage. Preferably one without the unpredictable emotions that spring to life around Callie. Yet no matter how many candidates she presents to Reese, none compare with the vibrant, intelligent woman who is right under his nose -- and quickly invading his heart.   

Rough-and-tumble rodeo cowboy Brody Creed likes life on the move. Until a chance encounter with his long-estranged twin brother brings him "home" for the first time in years. Suddenly Brody is in Creed territory -- at thirty-three, he's a restless bad boy among family with deep...  more

Rough-and-tumble rodeo cowboy Brody Creed likes life on the move. Until a chance encounter with his long-estranged twin brother brings him "home" for the first time in years. Suddenly Brody is in Creed territory -- at thirty-three, he's a restless bad boy among family with deep ties to the land and each other. And a secret past haunts him as he tries to make plans for his future. Carolyn Simmons is looking for Mr. Right in Lonesome Bend, as the ticktock of her biological clock gets ever louder. Then she falls for gorgeous Brody Creed, the opposite of everything she wants. Until lassoing his wild heart becomes everything both of them need.

After his brother, a saloonkeeper, was found brutally slain, Jay McCallum came to town ready to accuse a winsome beauty -- Lauralee Parker! If Lauralee had her way, all the saloons in the great Northwest would be closed down. Her crusade was successful -- except for the prosperous saloon that...  more

After his brother, a saloonkeeper, was found brutally slain, Jay McCallum came to town ready to accuse a winsome beauty -- Lauralee Parker! If Lauralee had her way, all the saloons in the great Northwest would be closed down. Her crusade was successful -- except for the prosperous saloon that McCallum was determined to save from her indignation. But their conflict could not quell their growing attraction for each other. Slowly, the proud, powerful man melted Lauralee's defiant heart...yet as she surrendered to a rich and wild desire, her joy was shadowed by the haunting mystery of McCallum's brother's death ... a mystery whose shocking outcome could forever destroy their love!

He stumbled into her life one cold, bitter day, almost dead from a bullet in his side. Instinctively, Rachel Yoder reached out to help the stranger, for kindness was in her nature. What she could not know was that this simple act of mercy would forever change her life and challenge her deepest...  more

He stumbled into her life one cold, bitter day, almost dead from a bullet in his side. Instinctively, Rachel Yoder reached out to help the stranger, for kindness was in her nature. What she could not know was that this simple act of mercy would forever change her life and challenge her deepest beliefs. Until then, life for Rachel Yoder had been a straight path, however brutal. She had come to Montana with her family and a scattering of other "Plain People," an Amish sect which had fled the corrupting influences that threatened to destroy their simple way of life. In this wild new territory, she had married Ben Yoder, also raised as part of the sect, yet blessed with a passion and a humor that belied his severe upbringing. It was there too that she had borne him a son, Benjo, and shared his life as a sheep farmer. The way of the Plain People was simple, harsh, and direct, their focus on God and on His bidding. They turned the other cheek in the face of violence, and lived "plain," avoiding a society they regarded as sinful. Worldly love was not a thing they allowed to dominate their lives, although Rachel had loved her husband Ben -- loved him with a passion that sometimes frightened her and seemed to border on sin. So when he was killed -- hanged by a vigilante posse that falsely accused him of stealing cattle from a neighboring ranch owned by a powerful and ruthless man they called the Baron, abetted by his mysterious wife, Ailsa, and his headstrong half-breed son, Quinten -- she felt an emptiness in her heart that she knew would never go away. But then the outsider appeared in her life, and from that moment on, nothing would be the same. The man she had rescued called himself Cain. He was handsome, with a haunting kind of male beauty that she found impossible to resist, even knowing he was a killer, as his named suggested. As she nursed him back to health, she became aware of the overpowering attraction she felt for him, aware of the warmth that filled her body when she was with him -- but aware, too, of the danger that lurked behind eyes that had seen too much and a smile that offered secrets no Plain woman should ever know. Yet despite all the warnings, despite the efforts of her brothers and of Noah Weaver -- himself a widower who once had courted her -- Rachel invited the outsider into her life, hiring him to work the ranch with her. In her heart, she thought she might change him, but she had not reckoned on the irresistible lure of the gun that he kept ever at the ready. Nor had she reckoned that it was his willingness to use it and his skill at killing that would someday prove her salvation. Rich in historical detail, filled with the heat of forbidden passion and suppressed desire, The Outsider is a stirring story of love, faith, and trust, set against the panorama of the changing West.

Their Love Was Never Meant To Be ANALISA A young Dutch beauty, her dreams of a new life in the west were shattered by a savage Indian massacre. Ravaged by the men who killed her family, she was determined to raise her half-breed son alone on the Iowa prairies ... CALEB A handsome...  more

Their Love Was Never Meant To Be ANALISA A young Dutch beauty, her dreams of a new life in the west were shattered by a savage Indian massacre. Ravaged by the men who killed her family, she was determined to raise her half-breed son alone on the Iowa prairies ... CALEB A handsome stranger who appeared half-dead at her doorstep, his gratitude turned to love as Analisa nursed him back to health. But Caleb had a terrible secret; Caleb himself was a half-breed ... SUN FLOWER She was a strong and independent woman. He was a man whose brutal heritage challenged every feeling in her heart. And yet, their love was as inevitable as the sunrise ... and as powerful as the prairie winds ...

A white woman learns the meaning of Christmas from an Apache, a little girl wishes for a Christmas angel, an errant husband returns, and a widow rediscovers love, in a collection of four romance tales.