The rocky road to redemption. The Cowboy SEAL Navy SEAL Cooper Hansen hasn’t been home in more than a decade. He never forgave himself for the accident that killed his mother and, as far as he knows, neither has his family. But when his brother’s widow, Millie, needs his help to save the Hansen ranch, Cooper can’t stay away any longer… Her Rodeo Man When Ryder Beckett comes home to the Easy Money rodeo arena to face his past, he’s quick to fall into old ways—taking care of the horses, trying a few of his old rodeo tricks…and falling for Tatum Mayweather. But Tatum deserves a stay-in-one-place kind of guy, and that has never been Ryder. Is the pull of family enough to keep him in Reckless, Arizona?
The town bad boy with hidden pain… Champion bull-rider and all-around fun guy Chase Summers is everybody’s friend, but his affable personality hides a lifetime of pain. Having been abandoned as a young child at the steps of a church, he learned young that he was unwanted. The only thing that saved him from isolation was his foster dad and life on Redemption Ranch. Now he spends his time on the rodeo circuit, sending home his winnings to help the ranch succeed, and his nights with buckle bunnies, making sure no one gets close enough to touch the pain deep inside. The town good girl who saw the good in everyone… When accountant and small business advisor Hailey Spencer is hired by Redemption Ranch to implement their dude ranch ideas, she and Chase are thrown together. It's not long before he is introduced to the son that she had with his best friend. The best friend who would've followed Chase anywhere...even the bull riding circuit with its deadly potential. With Hailey hanging on to resentment and Chase racked with guilt, the two try to fight their age-old attraction – in vain. Chase knows Hailey deserves more than a broken-down cowboy for her son and her heart. Can Chase resist the call of the rodeo and man up for a woman he's loved for years or will he leave for the allure of the road?
He wanted to be left in peace… West Morgan knows all about second chances. After bouncing from foster home to foster home, he finally landed at the Rawlings Ranch as a teenager. There he found a home, something he’d never thought possible. Now an adult, he realizes he’s been given much more: a family and, most importantly, peace. But when his mentor dies and leaves the property divided among his foster brothers and his mentor’s daughter, Tara Rawlings, the fragile future he’s built for himself is threatened. She wanted to be free of her past… Tara Rawlings swore she’d never end up with someone like her father, a man completely focused on the ranch to the exclusion of his loved ones. She created a new life for herself in San Francisco, running an interior design company and getting married, then divorced. When she returns to settle her father’s estate, she finds that her birthright is in jeopardy. And the only way to save it is to work with West Morgan, the one man she has always resented—and always found irresistible. Can they save the ranch without killing each other … or falling in love?
Braiding strands of earthen insight with uproarious storytelling, Texas Hill Country legendary author Becky Patterson recreates the history of the Steiler Hill Ranch in twenty-four anecdotal chapters interspersed with original artwork. The result is a mixture of memoir and montage, treasure chest and tableau vivant of a world that’s beautiful, brash, and wonderfully heartbreaking. Patterson -- the daughter of Texas folk hero and self-proclaimed mayor of Luckenbach, Hondo Crouch -- has big shoes to fill and she does so successfully in this colorful collection of Hill Country and Texas ranch vignettes. Foreman and general cowboy guru Raymond Kuhlmann tells stories of the Goat King and German drinking songs, the buzzard traps and Mexican corridos that filled the nighttime pastures. First-person accounts and vivid historical narratives evoke the ranch’s past, overlaid with Patterson’s breathless personal histories of afternoons spent rescuing a doe in a nightgown, or saving a porcupine from a pack of dogs. This is a book that will connect you to whatever patch of earth you hold dear. It is poignant reminder of the landscapes we’ve forgotten to keep close, of the land that does not belong to us but simply is who we are. The Ranch That Was Us is an affectionate reminder to go outside and touch the earth that is you.
Healing a cowboy’s heart Luke: The Cowboy HeirLuke Randell never wanted to run the family ranch. He’s only back to claim his inheritance. But when he arrives, Tess Meyers is waiting for him, and she’s ready to fight for the ranch she and her little daughter call home. The businessman in Luke would evict them without a care. But the cowboy in him has different ideas… The Lionhearted Cowboy ReturnsRancher Lacey Guthrie must auction her livestock to keep a roof over her little family’s head. And the cowboy bidding on her prized horses is Jeff Gentry—the man she’s loved since childhood. He’s come back from the army as gorgeous as ever, but with a whole heap of storming emotions. Jeff believes he’s beyond redemption. Can Lacey show him he’s a genuine hero?
Family, community, hard work. It’s what always draws the folks of Morgantown back to the ranch—along with the promise of so much more . . . Widowed for ten years, now running the family ranch, Adam Miller is no longer the fun-loving guy who married his high school sweetheart the moment they graduated. His bitterness in the aftermath of her death even alienated his closest link to her—Lizzie Taylor, her best friend. But when Adam comes across Lizzie in a dire situation, he’s compelled to help—and finds himself with an unusual opportunity to make amends . . . A struggling single mom, Lizzie’s extremely wealthy ex ran out on her when she got pregnant. But now he and his family have decided to fight for custody of her young son. When Adam shocks her by offering to pose as her partner, awkward as it may feel, it’s Lizzie’s best chance to hold onto her child. And as they strive to present a united front, their old friendship rekindles, sparking an unexpected attraction—along with past hurts and secrets. Soon they realize they’ll have to find a way to forgive if they want to move forward—especially with each other . . . Praise for Kate Pearce’s The Rancher “Pearce’s fans and contemporary romance readers will want to pick this one up and read it to the end.” —Publishers Weekly “Fans of Pearce’s Morgan Ranch series and all who enjoy contemporary western romances will relish the love story.” —Booklist (Starred Review)
J. R. Hartley's best-known catch to date is the public imagination. Here are his elusive fishing recollections told in a series of sometimes vividly comic chronological cameos, ranging period and location from York school days in the early 1930s through memorable outings on stream, spate river and loch to startling conclusion half a lifetime later on a Scottish summer night. Complimented by his protege Patrick Benson's evocative illustrations and with his anglers expertise lightly threaded throughout, J. R.'s story will touch every fly fisherman's experience. But it is book too that will appeal to everyone even those who have never held a rod, for the engaging point that emerges of the ultimate reluctant hero.
Cowboys, courage and the healing gift of love: welcome to Coldiron country. Escape to the rugged Texas backcountry with the Coldiron Cowboys, where romance and adventures await! Immerse yourself in a world where broncos are tamed, and hearts are set ablaze by the fiery passion of true love. With their updated covers and contents, these books will transport you to a world where strong-willed cowboys and fearless women collide in a whirlwind of passion and resilience. Get ready to be swept away by tales of unwavering determination, courage, and the remarkable strength of love. In the newly released edition of The Heartbreak Cowboy, complete with the heartfelt prequel novella, The Cowboy’s Goodnight Kiss, follow Eleanor and McCrea as they navigate past heartbreaks and the power of true love. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of choices, second chances, and rekindled love as Eleanor and McCrea’s tale unfolds. Join Jess Coldiron in The Fallen Cowboy, a story of resilience and redemption as he finds himself drawn to the beautiful Mallory Montgomery. As the Executive Director of the Promise Point Horse Rescue Ranch, Jess must confront his past while navigating the sparks of passion ignited by Mallory. Can he surrender to love, or will the weight of old scars hold him back? Finally, in Breaking the Cowboy, Dr. Louisa Coldiron—a veterinarian from a family of cowboys—faces her own battle of the heart. As she falls for the horses she rescues, she struggles to resist the allure of the enigmatic Brody Vance. Will Louisa find the courage to embrace the love and healing Brody offers, or will she let her past keep them apart? ***Be advised, this novel contains discussions and issues regarding infertility.
True to his name, Ryan Holliday loves Christmas, as proclaimed by the tinsel and lights adorning his bar, Bangers and Mash. Sadly, the town Grinch, Paige Taylor--a woman who’s locked him in the friend zone—missed the memo. When he notices her mood unaffected by the trimmings, he makes it his mission to help her find her holiday spirit. Who knows? His good deed might even coax St. Nick into granting Ryan’s long-held Christmas wish to win her affection. Any joy Paige Taylor might’ve known during the holidays had been killed by years of tense family events and phony joy. For her, this was merely a season of stress and artifice with her highly dysfunctional family. So, when Ryan, the sexy owner of the local bar sets his sights on her and insists she needs a visit from the ghost of Christmas present, she protests only half-heartedly. I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend time with a sexy man? He’d grow bored with her, a history professor before long. Ryan seduces her over Christmas trees, cookies and shopping but will the Christmas magic they find together last beyond the New Year?
If you love friends to lovers, where opposites attract and Mr. Wrong is actually Mr. Right, then this is your next one-click! Graduate from college? Check. Land a school counselor job? Check. Seduce her forever crush? Epic fail! In fact, he's not interested, period. But Emma is determined to change his mind until his cousin, Gabe Buchanan, puts a definite crimp in her perfect plans. Gabe has come to help his cousin with work around the ranch while struggling to unravel his next book plot. The last thing he expected to find was literary inspiration in the curvaceous cowgirl pining over his cousin. Determined to prove he is the right match for her, he devises a plan to win Emma's heart. As much as Emma wants her childhood crush to finally take notice, she can't help but be intrigued by the sizzling hot and funny Gabe. When he asks her out, she can't say no. Besides, it's just a friendly dinner. No big deal. Yet when the lines between casual and interested blur, neither can deny the chemistry between them. Can Gabe fill every box on Emma's checklist and give her what she needs the most? His heart and a future together? Granite Junction is a spin-off from the Redemption Ranch series, with some of your favorite characters returning and making guest appearances, while others find their happy ever afters!
