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There&’s nowhere safe to hidethis holiday season.When Lacey Phillips tracks down Captain Wade Spencer on Christmas Eve looking for answers…
about her brother&’s mysterious death, bullets start to fly. Wade doesn&’t want to take Lacey on his life-or-death mission to learn how his past may have cost her brother his life. But with killers lurking everywhere, he has no choice. Can Wade and his faithful service dog keep her alive long enough to figure out who&’s targeting them?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Ransom Rescue: A Thrilling Suspense Novel (Roads to Danger #2)
Par Katy Lee. 2016
Framed and fighting for her life…When race-car track owner Veronica Spencer discovers stolen cars in a garage on her track,…
she knows she&’s been framed. But before she can do anything about it, the criminals kidnap her. Now FBI agent Ethan Gunn, the man sent to take her down, must break his cover to save Roni&’s life. But with killers and the FBI on their trail, Ethan must find a way to keep her safe and clear her name.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Missing: A Thrilling Suspense from Lynette Eason
Par Lynette Eason. 2011
Searching for their daughtercould be the last thing they do.When Lacey Gibson&’s daughter disappears, she&’ll do anything to find her—even…
track down a man she hasn&’t seen in sixteen years. U.S. Marshall Mason Stone had no idea he was a father, but when he discovers his daughter is missing, the news shakes his carefully controlled world. In a race against the clock, can Lacey and Mason work together to find their child… before danger finds them?Discover more heart-racing titles by Lynette Eason: Danger in the Shadows Protecting Her Daughter and Under the Lawman's Protection Seek the Truth Christmas Cover-Up and Her Mistletoe Protector Too Close to HomeAll of Your Dreams Will Come True When You're Dead (Splatter Western)
Par John Wayne Comunale. 2023
The culling took most of the men from Cochran Texas away to a dusty old town that exists between this…
plane and the next called Cocytus. Run by a maniacal power-hungry man named Lycus and his adopted proté gé daughter Alastor, he conducts chaos with the help of a group of bandits called Calamity Three. His goal: tip the cosmic scales to bring the Void crashing into the world and claim the place of power to which he believes he is owed. Loyalty is a flimsy commodity in Cocytus, and with Behemoth rushing from the celestial abyss to heed a distant call this small Texas town nestled somewhere between here and hell has no idea what's in store.The Letter Tree: A Novel
Par Rachel Fordham. 2023
Romeo and Juliet meets You&’ve Got Mail in 1920s New York when hidden letters change everything for two lost souls…
and the community around them.Seven years ago, a letter left inside a tree brought Laura Bradshaw an anonymous friend who helped her navigate the tragic loss of her mother and gave her something to look forward to despite the overbearing hand of her father. Life would be far bleaker, if not for her beloved Letter Tree, her dear friend, and her secret trips to the Buffalo Zoo. But even these rays of light are threatened when her father decides to play matchmaker in order to further his business goals.When Isaac Campbell learns that his letter friend is destined to court another, he balks at the suggestion and begs her to break her rule of namelessness and meet him. Her words have endeared her to him, he&’s ready to fall at her knees and beg her to choose him—that is until he sees her face. The stranger he&’s become so attached to is not a stranger . . . but the only daughter of his family&’s sworn enemy.Can the grown children of feuding parents bridge the chasm between them? Or is the divide too deep—and too wide?Historical romance with a forbidden love storyStand-alone novel set in the 1920sIncludes discussion questions for book clubsThe Return of Little Big Man: A Novel (Isis Cassettes Ser. #2)
Par Thomas Berger. 1999
The legendary Jack Crabb takes another riotous romp through the Old West in an acclaimed novel that&’s &“impressive and delightful…
. . . very Mark Twain&” (Daily News, New York). Jack Crabb is now 112 years old, and he isn&’t done spinning yarns. In this sequel to Berger&’s beloved novel Little Big Man, one of literature&’s wiliest survivors continues his breathtaking tall tales of the Old West.Crabb claims to have witnessed most of the great historical events of the western frontier: hiding behind a wagon after a drunken Doc Holliday provokes the shootout at the OK Corral; joining Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley on tour with their international Wild West show; even taking tea with Queen Victoria when she came out of seclusion after a quarter century. No matter where Crabb lays his hat, he keeps his wizened, wry, and sharp commentary at the ready. The Return of Little Big Man is a sidesplitting novel of surprising emotional depth.This ebook features an all-new introduction by Thomas Berger, as well as an illustrated biography of the author including rare images and never-before-seen documents from his personal collection.Bittersweet
Par Nevada Barr. 2007
An outcast teacher and her former student pursue life and love on the unforgiving frontier in the acclaimed author’s tender…
Western lesbian romance.Pennsylvania, 1870s. Schoolteacher Imogen Grelznik is unashamed of who she is, even if she’s had to escape her neighbor’s hateful judgments more than once. When she meets beautiful young Sarah, Imogen encourages her to celebrate her own individual spirit—a spirit that Sarah’s husband does everything in his power to crush. Determined to forge their own path, Imogen and Sarah strike out for the Nevada frontier, where they are free to live by their own rules—and express their love. In her debut novel, New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr shares a heart-wrenching tale of two women whose boundless devotion to each other is continually challenged by the forces of 19th century America.Beyond the Great Snow Mountains: Stories
Par Louis L'Amour. 1999
From the American West to the Siberian coast, from Hollywood to the boxing ring, here are timeless tales of war,…
mystery, romance, crime, and punishment as only Louis L'Amour can tell them.These stories are vintage L'Amour: • A hard-bitten cattle driver is pitted against a man trying to steal his woman, the disappearance of a thousand head of cattle, and a plot to frame him for murder. . . .• A private eye visits a remote mining town on a case involving a sexy widow, an uneasy lawman, and a fortune in gold buried in an abandoned mine shaft. . . .• A country boy with a good right hand must fight not only his vicious opponent in the ring but the ruthless gangsters who'll do anything for profit-even commit cold-blooded murder. . . .• A young woman stranded in an isolated harbor must survive the wilderness and a brutal battle of wits with a sadistic fortune hunter. . . .Here is the trademark blend of action, suspense, historical detail, and unforgettable characters that have made Louis L'Amour one of the world's most extraordinary writers.Mail-Order Bride
Par Maureen McKade. 2000
Kate Murphy arrives in the Rocky Mountain mining town as a mail-order bride—just in time to discover she's a widow…
before she's a wife. Looking to earn the stagecoach fare out of this dangerous town, Kate never expects the true peril to come in the tantalizing form of Trev Trevelyan. A matchKate Murphy arrives in the Rocky Mountain mining town as a mail-order bride— just in time to discover she's a widow before she's a wife. Looking to earn the stagecoach fare out of this dangerous town, Kate never expects the true peril to come in the tantalizing form of Trev Trevelyan. Made in heavenThe handsome mine superintendent desperately needs someone to care for his two young, motherless children, and Kate is delighted to take the job. But first the children capture her heart...and then the leaping attraction between sweet Kate and the smolderingly handsome Trev is too powerful to deny. Although Kate longs for the safety of his arms, will she ever be able to accept the danger of his life?Smonk: A Novel
Par Tom Franklin. 1876
“Fast-paced and unrelentingly violent . . . readers looking for a strange and savage tale can’t go wrong” with this western from an…
Edgar Award–winning author (Publishers Weekly).From the New York Times–bestselling author of Hell at the Breech and Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, a historical thriller in turns hilarious, bawdy and terrifying.It’s 1911 and the townsfolk of Old Texas, Alabama, have had enough. Every Saturday night for a year, E. O. Smonk has been destroying property, killing livestock, seducing women, cheating and beating men, all from behind the twin barrels of his Winchester 45-70 caliber over-and-under rifle. Syphilitic, consumptive, gouty, and goitered—an expert with explosives and knives—Smonk hates horses, goats, and the Irish, and it’s high time he was stopped. But capturing old Smonk won’t be easy—and putting him on trial could have shocking and disastrous consequences, considering the terrible secret the citizens of Old Texas are hiding.Praise for Tom Franklin: “I’m reminded, by the evocative strength of the prose and the relentlessness of the imagination, of William Faulkner.” —Philip Roth“It’s as if the author kidnapped Raymond Carver’s characters and set them loose in the Deep South.” —The New York Times Book ReviewCrow Mountain (Chicken House Novels Ser.)
Par Lucy Inglis. 2016
A sweeping tale of love, legacy, and wilderness set between the present day and 1867 in the dramatic landscape of…
modern-day and territorial Montana.While on a trip to Montana with her mom, British teen Hope meets local boy Cal Crow, a ranch hand. Caught in a freak accident, Hope and Cal take shelter in a cabin, where Hope makes a strange discovery in an abandoned diary. More than a hundred years earlier, another British girl--Emily--met a similar fate. Her rescuer, a horse trader named Nate. In this rugged place, both girls learn what it means to survive and to fall in love, neither knowing that their fates are intimately entwined.Courting Samira: A Novel
Par Amal Awad. 2021
Set in Sydney, Australia, Courting Samira is a charming, big-hearted rom-com about a twenty-seven-year-old Palestinian woman who finds herself in…
an unexpected love triangle—a sparkling ode to meddling best friends, traditional courtship, The Princess Bride, and, of course, the possibility of love.“Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must-read for anyone looking for a romantic comedy that’s heavy on the comedy, with a heavy sprinkling of sweet, clean romance.” —Sara Sharaf Beg, author of Salaam, With LoveComing from a moderately traditional Muslim family, twenty-seven-year-old Samira Abdel-Aziz has endured her fair share of arranged matches—first dates she calls “doorknock appeals,” where she and her possible suitors eat snacks in her living room in the company of both sets of parents. Her general rule: no shoes with tassels, no cheesy leather jackets, no mustaches. A girl has to have some standards, right? The truth is, Samira is already experiencing enough wedding drama as an assistant at Bridal Bazaar magazine and as a gofer for her soon-to-be-married cousin and nemesis Zahra. She’s not sure she needs to add any of her own.When she meets the charismatic Menem at a work retreat, Samira finds herself intrigued. But her best friend Lara insists Menem isn’t right for her, and now her childhood friend Hakeem has begun behaving oddly. Adding to the confusion, Samira is seeking a promotion at work, yet isn’t sure it’s the job of her dreams. Suddenly, her life is full of drama and complications, and she realizes that part of growing up is making difficult choices about what—and whom—she really wants.Check & Mate: From the bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
Par Ali Hazelwood. 2023
In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love…
Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory's focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious 'Kingkiller' Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolan's loss to an unknown rookie shocks everyone. What's even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory's victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can't help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist... As she rockets up the ranks, Mallory struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that wrecked it in the first place. And as her love for the sport she so desperately wanted to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren't only on the board, the spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce (-ly attractive. And intelligent... and infuriating...)This novel is suitable for both young adult and adult audiences.Lonigan: Stories
Par Louis L'Amour. 1916
In this exciting collection of short stories, Louis L&’Amour, the legendary voice of the American West, celebrates the unique breed…
of men who worked the great cattle ranches. Men like Dan Regan, who refused to surrender when trouble came . . . Con Fargo, who would fight for what was his—despite the odds . . . Rowdy Horn, a small-time rancher with big-time dreams . . . Tandy Thayer, too loyal to forget a friend . . . Bill Carey, who might have fallen low, but not low enough to let the likes of Tabat Ryerson ride off with a woman like Jane Conway . . . and in the classic title story, Danny Lonigan, a hard rider who faced a group of rustlers without fear—or mercy.A Summer Fling: These Girls Are About To Have A Summer They'll Never Forget! (THE FOUR SEASONS)
Par Milly Johnson. 2011
A heartwarming and hilarious novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author &‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson…
book should be bottled and made available on the NHS&’ Debbie JohnsonWhen five women become friends, it's one for all, and all for one! When dynamic, power-dressing Christie blows in like a warm wind to take over their department, five very different women find themselves thrown together at work. But none of them could have predicted the fierce bond of friendship that her leadership would inspire ...Anna, 39, is reeling from the loss of her fiancé, who ran off with a much younger woman. Her pride in tatters, these days Anna finds it difficult to leave the house. So when a handsome, mysterious stranger takes an interest in her, she's not sure whether she can learn to trust again? Then there's Grace, in her fifties, trapped in a loveless marriage with a man she married because, unable to have children of her own, she fell in love with his motherless brood. Grace worries that Dawn is about to make the same mistake: orphaned as a child, engaged to love-rat Calum, is Dawn more interested in the security that comes with his tight-knit, boisterous family? When a sexy, footloose rock singer catches her eye, will Dawn have the courage to follow her heart? At 28, Raychel is the youngest member of their little gang. And with a loving husband, Ben, and a cosy little nest for two, she would seem to be the happiest. But what dark secrets are lurking behind this perfect facade, that make sweet, pretty Raychel so guarded and unwilling to open up?Praise for Milly Johnson: 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it&’s like finding a pot of gold' heat 'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman &‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon &‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre&’ Jill Mansell &‘Warm, optimistic and romantic&’ Katie FfordeSunshine Over Wildflower Cottage
Par Milly Johnson. 2016
The perfect escapist read from the Sunday Times bestselling author&‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be…
bottled and made available on the NHS&’ Debbie JohnsonNew beginnings, old secrets, and a place to call home - escape to Wildflower Cottage for love, laughter and friendship …Viv arrives at Wildflower Cottage, a tumbledown animal sanctuary, for the summer. Her job is to help with the admin, but the truth is she is here for something much closer to her heart.Geraldine runs the Wildflower Cottage sanctuary. She escaped from her past to find happiness here, but now her place of refuge is about to come under threat. Can she keep her history at bay and her future safe?Two women join forces for one shared cause - with unexpected results ...Praise for Milly Johnson: 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it&’s like finding a pot of gold' heat 'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman &‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon &‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre&’ Jill Mansell &‘Warm, optimistic and romantic&’ Katie FfordeWhere the Rock Splits the Sky
Par Philip Webb. 2014
The moon has been split, and the Visitors have Earth in their alien grip. But the captive planet? That's not…
her problem. Megan just wants to track down her missing dad...The world stopped turning long before Megan was born. Ever since the Visitors split the moon and stilled the Earth, permanent sunset is all anyone has known. But now, riding her trusty steed Cisco, joined by her posse, Kelly and Luis, Megan is on the run from her Texas hometown, journeying across the vast, dystopic American West to hunt down her father. To find him, she must face the Zone, a notorious landscape where the laws of nature do not apply. The desert can play deadly tricks on the mind, and the quest will push Megan past her limits. But to solve the mystery of not just her missing father but of the paralyzed planet itself, she must survive it--and an alien showdown.Shadow of Suspicion: Shadow Of Suspicion Rescue At Cedar Lake Presumed Dead
Par Christy Barritt. 2017
A police detective works to clear a woman’s name and keep her alive in this inspirational romantic suspense novel by…
a USA Today bestseller.First, computer specialist Laney Ryan’s accused of kidnapping her neighbor’s daughter—and now someone’s trying to kill her. The police don’t believe Laney’s story . . . except for Detective Mark James, whose instincts say Laney isn’t guilty.Together, Mark and Laney must figure out who really abducted the teen and uncover why they’re framing Laney. But when their search for the truth turns deadly, Mark realizes his feelings for Laney aren’t strictly professional and that he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe. With a dangerous suspect swiftly closing in, can they find the missing girl and clear Laney’s name . . . before their possible future together is fatally cut short?Come stay awhile at Brambleberry House, a place infused with acceptance, healing and heart—as only RaeAnne Thayne can imagine it. His…
Second-Chance Family Julia Blair spent many happy summers at Cannon Beach and fell hard for sweet local boy Will Garrett. Now the for-rent sign at Brambleberry House seems like a wonderful omen for widowed Julia and her young children. She craves the warmth she once felt in Brambleberry House—and in Will's arms. But before he can embrace his first love, he'll have to lay down the burden of the past and open his heart again. A Soldier's Secret Struggling to rebuild her business and her life, Anna Galvez knows she's fortunate to have inherited Brambleberry House as her rock-solid base. When she finds a handsome new tenant in injured army pilot Harry Maxwell, Anna thinks her luck—in love, at least—might be changing. Until the lieutenant's story begins to unravel…His Dark Materials: Once Upon a Time in the North, Gift Edition (His Dark Materials)
Par Philip Pullman. 2008
A stunning new edition of this prequel episode from Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials universe that tells how aeronaut Lee Scoresby…
and the armored bear Iorek Byrnison first met. Now with full-color illustrations from Chris Wormell.After winning his hot-air balloon in a poker game, Lee Scoresby and his dæmon, Hester, find themselves floating north. On landing, it&’s not long before Scoresby is embroiled in a deadly plot involving an oil magnate, a corrupt mayoral candidate, and Lee&’s longtime nemesis—a hired killer. Lee&’s been in tight spots before, but getting out of this mess will require some sharp shooting and the help of an unlikely new ally—the massive, surly, armored bear Iorek Byrnison. Newly illustrated in full color by renowned print-maker Chris Wormell, this edition is a wonderfully gift-worthy production.