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The Guardian by Dee Henderson
A federal judge has been murdered. There is only one witness, and an assassin wants her dead. U.S. Marshall Marcus O'Malley thought he knew the risks of the assignment . . . but he was wrong. Introducing the O'Malleys, an inspirational group of seven, all abandoned or orphaned as teens, who have made the choice to become a loyal and committed family... -
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Thunder and Rain by Charles Martin
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThird generation Texas Ranger Tyler Steele is the last of a dying breed-- a modern day cowboy hero living in a world that doesn't quite understand his powerful sense of right and wrong and instinct to defend those who can't defend themselves. Despite his strong moral compass, Ty has trouble seeing his greatest weakness... -
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![Knox by Susan May Warren]()
Knox by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsHis voice threaded through her, as if it might be made of rawhide, designed not to break, to weather time and elements, as sturdy as the land he probably worked. Because yes, he wore cowboy like a second skin, the no-nonsense aura of hard work and get ’er done. About KNOX: He's not looking for trouble... Montana rancher Knox Marshall's danger years are behind him... -
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Word of Honor by Terri Blackstock
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWHAT WILL IT COST TO KEEP A PROMISE? Of the four people at the Newpointe post office when the bomb went off, three were killed instantly. The fourth, a five-year-old boy, lies comatose in the hospital and might not survive. Who would do such a thing? The answer comes in the form of a gunman crashing through the door of the hotel room where Jill Clark is staying... -
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![Montana Surprise by Caroline Fyffe]()
Montana Surprise by Caroline Fyffe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMONTANA SURPRISE- The McCutcheon Family series, Book TwelveY Knot, Montana Territory, July 1888Two months after the historic McCutcheon family reunion, the town of Y Knot is experiencing a sleepy summer lull...Categorized as:
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![Murder Gone Cold & Crossfire: A Montana Western Mystery by B.J. Daniels]()
Murder Gone Cold & Crossfire: A Montana Western Mystery by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCould his unsolved murder case reveal all of her family’s past secrets? Murder Gone Cold by B.J. Daniels When James Colt decides to solve his late father’s final murder case, he has no idea of the danger he’s unleashing... -
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The Rook by Steven James
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAn arsonist has struck a top-secret research facility at a key US naval base. But it's not just a random terrorist attack. These people were after something specific. When Special Agent Patrick Bowers is called in to investigate, he is drawn into a deadly web of intrigue and deception... -
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Saving Amanda by Elle James
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Ex-Navy SEAL, Carter Manning, nothing worthwhile is easy. Having lost the people he loved, he dedicates his life to the hard stuff to keep from looking back. The future is strictly about the next mission, not settling down or raising a family...Categorized as:
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Cruel Expectations by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen his best friend’s little sister is too untamed for her own good, how can Hunter resist taking matters into his own hands?Following an op that ended the lives of several Navy SEALs in Hunter’s squadron, he struggles with survivor’s guilt. After a brother-in-arms invites him to a Montana ranch to help protect and serve in another way, Hunter is eager for the change... -
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High Impact by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook 4 in the Mountain Trackers series. Full Description to follow.From brothers in arms - to teammates on horseback.Meet the men of High Mountain Trackers, a specialized, mounted, search & rescue team in the wilds of northern Montana... -
![The Masterson County Collection: Masterson County Books 1 Thru 4 by Calle J. Brookes]()
The Masterson County Collection: Masterson County Books 1 Thru 4 by Calle J. Brookes
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSOMETIMES SMALL TOWNS HAVE SECRETS.Masterson, Wyoming is no exception.When the Masterson brothers meet the redheaded Tyler sisters, anything can happen. But can the brothers stop the threats coming for them all?In Seeking the Sheriff, Sheriff Joel Masterson shows up on Phoebe Tyler's doorstep with her drunken younger brother in tow. Joel takes one look at Phoebe and falls hard and fast... -
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Lonestar Angel by Colleen Coble
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsEden's hope is rekindled when Clay delivers astounding news: their daughter has been found. Five years ago Eden and Clay Larson's baby was stolen and never found. Eden blamed herself, Clay lost himself in work. Their young and rocky marriage ended. Or so Eden thought. Now Eden's moved to a new town. She's found faith and is trying to rebuild her life... -
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Lonestar Homecoming by Colleen Coble
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFor most, it's the safest place on earth. For Gracie, it's the last place she wants to be...and the one place she must return. With nothing but five dollars and the wedding dress she's wearing, Gracie Lister flees with her daughter by train to West Texas, to the town she ran away from so long ago... -
![Sphinx Security: Complete 5-Part Series by Camilla Blake]()
Sphinx Security: Complete 5-Part Series by Camilla Blake
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“There’s beauty in this world, Remington,” the social worker told him once. “You just have to figure out where to find it.”He’d finally found it. It was inside this woman. And it was perfect.—RemingtonPart 1The boys from Golden Sphinx Ranch are trying to have a quiet breakfast in the local diner when one of them sees a man attempting to pull a woman out of her car by her hair... -
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![Saving Chelsea by Elle James]()
Saving Chelsea by Elle James
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe prefers the four-legged wolves over the two-legged kindChelsea Youngblood’s first love is her only true love. Wolves. Raised on a wildlife rescue ranch, she grew up with wolves as her siblings. It was only natural she would become a wolf biologist and work with the wolves of Yellowstone National Park... -
![High Ground by Freya Barker]()
High Ground by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNot much has gone according to plan for mechanic, Pippa Freling, recently. With lots of bridges burned behind her, she decides to stick close to her sister and give Montana a try. Things are looking up when she joins a local group of animal activists, buys an auto shop for a steal, and even tries her luck with the opposite sex... -
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When Justice Rides by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn Buckhorn, roots run deep—and so do grudges…Deputy Jaxson Gray has found the fresh start he needed in small-town Montana. In Luna Declan, he finds something he didn’t even know he craved. Wary of getting too close, he backs away, only to become enmeshed in a local investigation that brings his past and present crashing together... -
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Her Brand of Justice by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsExploring her hidden past May rob her of her future Ansley Brookshire’s search for her birth mother takes her from the gated estate where she grew up to Lonesome, Montana. This is where she meets Buck Crawford. Determined to help, the gorgeous rancher introduces her to Colt Brothers Investigations... -
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Armed & Marvelous by Pam Crooks
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA terrible tragedy sends her home to heal. Will his unexpected love convince her to stay? After a devastating loss, wild game hunter Rexanna Brennan returns home to her family's ranch to heal. She never expects to learn her crazy aunt has left her a pink pistol with an even crazier legend... -
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Guarded Hearts by Em Petrova
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe told her he would love her forever…then he changed. Can they overcome their differences and get their second chance?After leaving his special ops unit, Carson “Ghost” Malone doesn’t have to look far for his next big project... -
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Lucky Like Us by Jennifer Ryan
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe Hunted series continues as Special Agent Sam Turner discovers that protecting the FBI's star witness is more difficult than he thought! Bakery owner Elizabeth Hamilton's quiet life is filled with sweet treats, good friends, and a loving family. But all of that is about to turn sour when an odd sound draws her outside. There's a man lying unconscious in the street, a car speeding toward him... -
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High Stakes by Freya Barker
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen her sister, Pippa, goes missing, Nella Freling tells her boss she’s taking time off from her job as a research librarian, hops in her sensible van, and heads south of the border to Montana. However, local police don’t seem too concerned about a missing woman living in her motorhome... -
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Texas Rich by Fern Michaels
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThe extraordinary novel that introduces the unforgettable Coleman family—and the brilliant heroine who began a powerful American dynasty Young Billie Ames naively fell for the exciting pilot Moss Coleman at the Philadelphia Navy Yard during World War II. Within a few months she was pregnant, married, and traveling across the country to Austin . . -
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Echoes by Kristen Heitzmann
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsRomantic suspense from a best-selling novelist. Sequel to Unforgotten, Sofie Michelli goes to Sonoma to unravel her past, but returns to face the future... -
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![In Plain Sight by Ashley A. Quinn]()
In Plain Sight by Ashley A. Quinn
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThere’s something sinister happening in Boone County… Since the debacle involving her friends and her ex, Rayna Nydert has kept to herself. Duped by the rotten bastard, she still feels guilty for her part in it all. With harvest season in full swing, her self-isolation has been easy to keep... -
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Ranger Honor by Lynn Shannon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecrets never stay buried...When Sheriff Claire Wilson is attacked, she calls Texas Ranger Gavin Sterling for help with the investigation. The handsome lawman is smart and kind, but Claire is determined to ignore the sparks between them. Divorce shredded her heart and left her jaded when it comes to love. She pours everything she has into raising her small son and protecting her hometown... -
![An Agent for Darcy by Laura Beers]()
An Agent for Darcy by Laura Beers
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWidow Darcy Spencer abhors the very idea of marriage, but to become a Pinkerton agent, she must marry her trainer. She's assured that it's in name only, so she begrudgingly takes the position. Although her new husband is infuriating, she’s determined to prove herself worthy as an agent – and as a person. Agent Porter Shaw can’t help but tease his tight-lipped, stubborn bride... -
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Drake by Elle James
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEx-SEAL, then mercenary, Drake Morgan, is tired of war. He’s ready to make a life for himself building rather than killing. Hired as a carpenter by an old Navy buddy, he’s focused on rebuilding the Lucky Lady Lodge in Montana. When he discovers bones in one of the walls, his work site becomes a crime scene... -
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One Shot at Love by Linda Broday
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmid danger and secrets, she struggles to resist a handsome stranger who needs her help. But can she trust him?The challenge of raising her siblings is one Mariah Bartee willingly bears. She’ll keep them together at all costs – And safe from the danger lurking on the mountain. A handsome stranger’s arrival raises the stakes when he asks for her help. She doesn’t trust easily... -
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Dead Man's Hand by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf he wants her loveHe might have to show his handDJ Diamond’s partnership with Sadie Montclair is purely professional. But when a high-stakes poker game DJ organized turns violent, Sadie refuses to leave his side. Hiding out in a snowbound cabin gives them a chance to explore the feelings they’ve kept from each other…and makes them an easy target for the gangsters who want them dead... -
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River Justice by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen you look for the truth, there’s no telling what you’ll find… Brand Stafford has long felt he didn’t quite fit in with his siblings. Now he has the DNA evidence to prove his real father is the Staffords’ ranching rival, Holden McKenna. That secret does more than complicate his family—it’s also made him the prime suspect in a kidnapping... -
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River Strong by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFor two rival families, the only thing that matters more than land…is love.There’s a lifetime of tension between the McKenna and Stafford ranching families, and Oakley Stafford has the bullet scar to prove it. Defying the bitter rivalry between their families, Oakley grew up thick as thieves with Duffy McKenna. But now the Staffords and the McKennas are competing to buy a neighboring property... -
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Sunday at the Sunflower Inn by Jodi Thomas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFans of Carolyn Brown and B.J. Daniels will adore this slice of Americana delivered with warmth, endearing characters, and authentic Texan flair. The legendary New York Times and USA Today bestselling author brings a sense of nostalgia to the town in this delightful journey of second chances... -
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Snowy Ridge by Peter McKelvie
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOften, before a storm, there is that moment of eerie silence, stillness, tranquillity. A moment of absolute peace. Everything in nature stands motionless in anticipation. Even the initiated can be drawn into the deception.The moment Jack saw a lone figure on a horse riding toward him on that hot day in early spring was such a moment in time, literally and figuratively... -
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![Bitter Roots by C.J. Carmichael]()
Bitter Roots by C.J. Carmichael
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsDispatcher Zak Waller prefers working behind the scenes in the Sheriff’s Office of Lost Trail, Montana, but when a newcomer to the sparely populated town is brutally murdered—and the Sheriff is quick to pin the death on an unknown outsider—Zak starts his own private sleuthing... -
![The Littlest Cowboy by Maggie Shayne]()
The Littlest Cowboy by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBaby on his Doorstep!Sheriff Garrett Brand has raised his entire brood of siblings single-handedly, and he’s done his best to teach them some values, to mold them into honorable, responsible, and trustworthy human beings... -
![Hot on Her Heels by Susan Mallery]()
Hot on Her Heels by Susan Mallery
Sleeping with the enemy just might have its own rewards... Dana Birch vowed never to put herself at the mercy of a powerful man. She became a deputy so that she could take care of herself, and protect those she loved. Especially her best friends, the Titan sisters. Twenty years ago, Garth Duncan swore revenge on Jed Titan for abandoning Garth and his mother...Categorized as:
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Rafe by Kathy Ivan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsWhen Sheriff Rafe Boudreau catches Tessa Maxwell climbing through the window of a house where she doesn’t belong, the crime rate isn’t the only thing that spikes. Turns out, trouble has followed the small-town schoolteacher to Shiloh Springs, and Rafe and the rest of the Boudreau clan must step in to keep her safe... -
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Dylan by Linda Lael Miller
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHailed as "rodeo's bad boy" for his talent at taming bulls and women, Dylan Creed likes life in the fast lane. But when the daughter he rarely sees is abandoned by her mother, Dylan heads home to Stillwater Springs ranch. Somehow the champion bull rider has to turn into a champion father--and fast... -
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Ranger Courage by Lynn Shannon
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe games he plays are deadly... As chief of police for Harrison University, Avery Madison expects to spend her days buried in administrative paperwork--until a murdered woman is discovered on campus. She asks Texas Ranger Weston Donovan for help. The former football star turned lawman is heartbreakingly handsome, but Avery has put romance on the back burner... -
![Cowboy Reckoning by Barb Han]()
Cowboy Reckoning by Barb Han
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIntent on proving her brother was murdered a decade ago, Ensley Cartier returns to the one place she vowed to never set foot in again. With the whole town against her, she finds an ally in Levi McGannon. He loves the land and the ranching way of life, but they quickly discover Cattle Cove isn’t the innocent town he once believed and somebody wants Ensley buried along with their secrets... -
![Rivers of Gold by Tracie Peterson]()
Rivers of Gold by Tracie Peterson
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsBook 3 of Yukon Quest historical fiction series set in Alaska in the late 1800s. Miranda Colton, presumed dead, finds herself under the care of a native Alaskan and a studious botanist from England, Teddy Davenport. Miranda only longs to find her friends and and continue north. She fears that her chances are diminishing with each passing day...Categorized as:
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Renegade's Pride by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTrouble has come back to town, and this time, he's not leaving without her In the nine years since Trask Beaumont left Gilt Edge, Lillian Cahill had convinced herself she was over him. But when the rugged cowboy suddenly walks into her bar, there's a pang in her heart that argues the attraction never faded... -
![Wedding at Cardwell Ranch by B.J. Daniels]()
Wedding at Cardwell Ranch by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe highly anticipated continuation of the Cardwell Ranch Collection, read by more than 2 MILLION! Jackson Cardwell won't stop until she is safe. In Montana for his brother's nuptials, Jackson Cardwell isn't looking to be anybody's hero. But the Texas single father knows a beautiful lady in distress when he meets her. Someone's hell-bent on making Allie Taylor think she's losing her mind... -
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![Winchester Christmas Wedding by B.J. Daniels]()
Winchester Christmas Wedding by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Winchester Ranch is a place of age-old scandal and deadly family secrets. For DEA agent T. D. Waters, the thriving ranch and mysterious Winchester clan have the answers he's looking for. With the heart of a cowboy and a rebellious streak that can't be tamed, he's not going to let anyone interfere with his investigation. Nor will he let a beautiful, lonely siren distract him from his mission... -
![Dark Side of the River by B.J. Daniels]()
Dark Side of the River by B.J. Daniels
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGrudges run deep between two ranch families. And so do secrets…There’s no avoiding anyone in Powder River’s small community—not even a bitter rival. For years, Cooper McKenna has been thrown together with Tilly Stafford, competing against her at summer rodeos. With all the bad blood between their families, he never imagined they’d be forced to work together... -
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Obsession by Patricia Bradley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNatchez Trace Ranger and historian Emma Winters hoped never to see Sam Ryker again after she broke off her engagement to him. But when shots are fired at her at a historical landmark just off the Natchez Trace, she's forced to work alongside Sam as the Natchez Trace law enforcement district ranger in the ensuing investigation... -
![Zach by Hebby Roman]()
Zach by Hebby Roman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSergeant Zacharias Armstrong survived the massacre of his family and the starvation of his baby brother but lost his faith. After being rescued and raised by mountain men, Zach joins the Army. Disciplined and introverted, he doesn’t form personal attachments. Instead, he makes the Army his new home and family, rising in rank to sergeant... -
![Cowboy Bikers MC #11 by Esther E. Schmidt]()
Cowboy Bikers MC #11 by Esther E. Schmidt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen eyes meet and make two hearts beat as one, there’s no holding the reins. Lust will take a turn and gallop toward love at full speed, taking on any danger it might face along the way.Dinand - I’m a biker in an MC located at a huge ranch which breeds both longhorns and quarter horses. I’m not just a biker, a cowboy, or a rancher, but I am a man of many trades and talents... -
![Bullseye Bride by Kari Trumbo]()
Bullseye Bride by Kari Trumbo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Kitty’s father disappears, she and her family must find a way to pay for their house.Another payment missed and they lose everything. Kitty has one shot to save them, the winning prize would earn her freedom from a dastardly uncle, if only she had the chance to make it...
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