"The wealthiest of enemies may seduce the ranch right out from under her! Cassidy Morgan wasn't raised a crybaby. So when her father dies and leaves the family ranch vulnerable to takeover by an Okie gazillionaire with a grudge, she doesn't shed a tear--she fights back. But Chance Barron, the son of said gazillionaire, is a too-sexy adversary. In fact, it isn't until Cassidy falls head over heels for the sexy cowboy-hat-wearing attorney that she even finds out he's the enemy. Now she needs a plucky plan to save her birthright. But Chance has another trick up his sleeve, putting family loyalties--and passion--to the ultimate test."-- From back cover.
Christine Lynxwiler concludes the McCord Sisters trilogy with Kaleigh's quest for success that brings her right back home to helping kids in the McCord tradition.
Danielle Baker adores her life in New York. An outspoken atheist punk, she drinks away the nights with her controlling boyfriend, Paul. When she finally pushes her parents too far, she's given an ultimatum- Spend six months in juvie with no home to return to afterward or spend the summer with the brother she barely knows in Montana. It's only three months, how bad could it be?As Dani adjusts to her new lifestyle as a country girl, she's faced with challenges she never thought she must endure. Things like staying ON the horse instead of falling off and not angering the bulls to the point of being chased. Life as a redneck is miserable---until Dani meets Chase. A handsome ranch hand working for her brother, Chase is also the star football player and ace scholar of the countryside Marsh Valley High School.Just as Dani feels like she's finally finding her place, her ex-boyfriend shows up a week before her eighteenth birthday, begging her to come home with a promise to change his ways. Saying no to Paul is a terrifying thought, but saying goodbye to Chase is even scarier. Now, Dani must make a choice that could make -or break-her life.
Good girls can play rough too... Jessie McKay's marriage to Luke McKay wasn't perfect. After two years as a widow, she's decided it's time to kick up her bootheels--until Luke's younger brother shows up to ruin her fun. But if Brandt thinks she'll take orders from another McKay man, he's got manure for brains. Brandt McKay has avoided his sweet, sexy sister-in-law ever since confessing that his feelings for her weren't the brotherly type. But when he's faced with proof of Luke's infidelity, Brandt is forced to ask for Jessie's help taking care of Luke's young son. Jessie agrees on one condition--she wants Brandt's boots under her bed for the duration. The sexual chemistry that's always simmered between them combusts. Brandt is ready to make the temporary situation permanent and prove to Jessie he's the one-woman man his brother couldn't be. And Jessie is shaken by feelings she's sworn never to have again for any man...especially a McKay. Warning: Contains branding-iron-hot sex, the one McKay on earth who wants to be tamed, and a woman who has decided tame is for nice girls who finish last.
Newly returned from his third deployment, Colton Colmenares is determined to build his ranch into a success, even if it means taking a temporary job to earn a nest egg. He just didn’t count on being bowled over by his coworker: a prickly, standoffish cowgirl, who just doesn’t seem to like him or his dog, no matter how nice they both are. Anna Alcatraz learned long ago she can’t trust big men—or big dogs either, for that matter. And not only is Colt twice her size, but he’s got a pet who could bite her in half if it wanted to. How is a woman of her stature supposed to protect herself against someone like Colt or his four-legged beast, if one or the other of them ever decided to hurt her? Nope, she doesn’t want anything to do with either of them. But if that’s true, then why does her heart—and her body—keep telling a different tale? And why does she get the feeling that, despite his size, she might be able to perhaps, maybe—possibly—trust him? He might be a good man, but is Colt big enough to protect her when he finds out the truth about her past?
Enjoy this small-town mystery series from Brittany E. Brinegar, author of laugh-out-loud Texas whodunits... The fireworks started early but this ain’t their first rodeo. The annual Star-Spangled Rodeo in Lake Falls, Texas is supposed to be a 4th of July celebration, but this year, bad luck is in the air. First the cash box goes missing, and just when the organizers think things couldn't get any worse, a prized bull is kidnapped. In its place is a chilling ransom note with an impossible demand. Twin sisters Lizzie and Samantha Brown, who moonlight as amateur sleuths, are drawn into the mystery out of necessity. Lizzie is managing the Twin Bluebonnet Ranch for the first time and she can't let the bull's disappearance tarnish her debut ride. Samantha, a champion barrel racer, knows the rodeo scene like the back of her hand. Together they interview a disgruntled rodeo clown, a used car salesman, and a mysterious out-of-towner. With time running out and a midnight deadline looming, the twins begin to wonder if the bull's kidnapping might be a smokescreen for something even more sinister. Can Samantha and Lizzie unravel the web of suspects and thwart the cattle rustlers before they make good on their threats? Or will the twin’s eight second ride be their last? ---------------- Rodeo, Ransom, and Fireworks is a rootin' tootin' Fourth of July mystery that will keep you on the edge of your saddle! If you love quirky small-town characters, best friend shenanigans, and a Dalmatian sidekick, this stand-alone Twin Bluebonnet Ranch Mystery is for you. Twin Bluebonnet Ranch Mysteries: Series Order Book 1: Caverns, Clues, and Cowboys Book 2: Friday Night Frights Book 3: Silent Nights and Shoplifting Book 4: Ghostwriters and Gravediggers Book 5: Antiques, Alibis, and Auctions Book 6: Secrets, Lies, and Poisonberry Pies Book 7: Rodeo, Ransom, and Fireworks Book 8: Sleuths, Sabotage, and Sandcastles Book 9: Turkey, Thievery, and Twins Book 10: Ballots, Belles, and Blackmail Book 11: Texans, Tourists, and Treachery Book 12: Softball and Stickups
An intimate examination of cowgirl narratives, horseback riding, and the characters and personalities of the animals who have accompanied the author from childhood to the present. The Cowgirl and the Racehorse offers a moving, intimate, and richly descriptive memoir on the relationship between a girl and her horses. Beginning with a traumatic horse-riding accident, Wells reflects on the personalities and characters of the many horses--both real and fictional--who have accompanied her through often difficult life experiences, teaching her strength, resilience, discipline, care, and trust. The Cowgirl and the Racehorse is also a scholarly reflection on the many cowgirl narratives--films, television shows, music, and books--that have marked the author's life passages and which offer complex and compelling images for girls as they grow: particularly in terms of their independence of spirit and the social and familial expectations with which they are burdened. Finally, The Cowgirl and the Racehorse is a detailed examination of the ethical and societal questions raised by the sometimes dangerous and cruel, and sometimes seductive and compelling, world of horseback riding.
Cowgirls don’t cry—they just move on. Cowgirl Jolene Bartee has just taken a job at the New Horizon Ranch helping break wild horses and is looking for a fresh start. Almost immediately she’s pulled over by the law…a very hot and hunky sheriff who has her hackles up and her heart thumping. But if there is one thing she knows, it’s that Bartee’s and the law don’t mix. Sheriff Deputy Austin Drake is working overtime helping support his recently widowed sister and niece. Tired and lonesome he’s decided he’s losing his mind if a sassy mouthed, rumpled cowgirl with a chip on her shoulder can get his blood rushing and his heart pumping. But, chemistry can’t be denied and everyone around them is noticing, including the town matchmakers. Like fire and ice these two ignite as their hearts melt and love blooms in the midst of obstacles. Let down by too many men in her past can Jolene trust her heart to Austin? Or is it time to move on… Not if Austin can help it. He’s out to win Jolene’s heart and prove he’s not like the others and he’s the man to make her dreams come true. Topics: Cowboy romance, rodeo, clean and wholesome romance, western romance, sweet romance, contemporary romance, military romance, series, romantic suspense series, mystery, romance, funny romance, modern romance, urban romance, Texas, Texas cowboys, Texas romance, beach reads, wealthy, USA today, USA today bestseller, horses in romance, small town romance, smart romance, mystery, dogs in romance, lighthearted romance, hot romance, debra clopton, debra clopton romance, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, new york times bestseller romance, NYT romance, new york times romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, army, army series, former military, cop, police officer, policeman, cop romance, wealthy hero, rancher, firefighter, fireman, fireman romance, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, sparks, loyalty, swoon, contemporary, Medical examiner, Doctor, best friend, friends to lovers, girl next door, Perfect for readers who love Samantha Chase, Debbie Macomber, Melody Grace, Annie Rains, Carolyn Brown, Bella Andre, Lucy Kevin, Pamela Kelley, Pamela M. Kelley, Kay Correll, Susan Mallery, Jill Sanders, Hope Ramsay, Jean Oram, Becky Wade, Denise Hunter, Chris Keniston, Linda Lael Miller, Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, A. J. Pine, C. J. Carmical, Lori Wilde, Shanae Johnson, Callie J. Brooks, Cora Seton, Jennifer Ashely, Hallmark Movies, Hallmark Romance, Barbara Freethy, Bridesmaid Series, Beach reads, happily-ever-after, sexy heroes in clean and wholesome books, books under $4.00
Poems of a Christian Cowgirl is a collection of poems written for people who enjoy the cowboy way of life and want to feel a closer connection with God. Containing stories and experiences, as well as beliefs and views on life, Poems of a Christian Cowgirl taps into your emotions and speaks to your soul in a rustic Western elegance of someone who knows this life and the hardships Christians and cowboys face in the modern era.
McKella Lucas is a cowgirl on a mission to solve a decades old mystery surrounding her ranch. She has been injured on the rodeo circuit, putting her roping career on hold until her leg can heal, so why not poke around in some mysterious old artifacts left in the old farmhouse? When she discovers one of the previous residents is the victim of an unsolved murder she is drawn even more deeply into the girl's life. It isn't until she finds a mysterious treasure box on the ranch that pieces start to fall into place. Colin O'Grady has learned to occupy himself with something besides rodeo now that his own career has been cut short and he wants to show McKella that there is more to life than roping. He is hesitant to get involved in the mystery surrounding her ranch, but when she won't be swayed, he is determined to protect her. There is someone who doesn't want her to know everything, though, and if she doesn't find out who it is her very life may be in danger.
