Steam! Romance and Rails Series by E.E. Burke, Jena O'Connor, Jacqui Nelson, Jennifer Jakes

Outlaws, soldiers, and spies bedevil the Katy Railroad as construction crews race to reach Indian Territory before their rival. The prize—a fortune in land rights for the winning line. Stakes are just as high for three women whose lives hinge on the outcome. Adella’s Enemy by Jacqui Nelson The race heats up as former Rebel spy Adella Willows receives her mission from a Washington senator—play havoc with the Katy and derail its bid to win the race. The senator craves wealth... moreOutlaws, soldiers, and spies bedevil the Katy Railroad as construction crews race to reach Indian Territory before their rival. The prize—a fortune in land rights for the winning line. Stakes are just as high for three women whose lives hinge on the outcome. Adella’s Enemy by Jacqui Nelson The race heats up as former Rebel spy Adella Willows receives her mission from a Washington senator—play havoc with the Katy and derail its bid to win the race. The senator craves wealth. Adella craves revenge against the man responsible for her brother’s death. But her plans crumble into chaos when she matches wits with the railroad’s foreman, a handsome Irishman torn between two desires: winning the race or winning Adella’s heart. Eden’s Sin by Jennifer Jakes Passions rise when a beautiful madam must rely on an Army major for help. Eden Gabrielli lives by three rules: Never trust the wealthy, do whatever it takes to survive, and never again believe a decent man could love a whore. But when a blackmailer threatens, she will do anything to protect her sister—even if that means deceiving the handsome and determined Major Bradford, the one man who tempts her to break her rules. Kate’s Outlaw by E.E. Burke. Fortunes fall as the Katy struggles with the Cherokee Nation over land rights. The situation goes from bad to worse when railroad heiress Kate Parsons is abducted by outlaws and finds herself attracted to one of her Cherokee captors. Time is running out for the railroad and for Kate, who must escape before her captor becomes her lover and steals something much more valuable than her fortune—her heart. less

Passion and ambition collide when a woman embroiled in a bitter war between a powerful railroad and rioting settlers hires a bodyguard to protect her from a killer. Brought together by Fate, the wealthy businesswoman and penniless drifter find unexpected love in the midst of danger. But the secrets he hides will tear them apart—if they survive. Her Bodyguard is part of the series Steam! Romance and Rails, featuring stories from America's golden age of steam railroads... morePassion and ambition collide when a woman embroiled in a bitter war between a powerful railroad and rioting settlers hires a bodyguard to protect her from a killer. Brought together by Fate, the wealthy businesswoman and penniless drifter find unexpected love in the midst of danger. But the secrets he hides will tear them apart—if they survive. Her Bodyguard is part of the series Steam! Romance and Rails, featuring stories from America's golden age of steam railroads. Back Cover Blurb: For America “Amy” Langford, investing in the Border Tier Railroad isn’t about chasing riches. The savvy businesswoman is after bigger stakes: influence, respect, success her father didn’t live to see. Rioting settlers and underhanded competitors can’t stop her, but a killer might. When a stranger comes to her rescue, she trusts her instincts and hires him as her bodyguard. Buck O'Connor has put his violent past behind him, but being a wanted man dictates a life of deceit. So what’s one more lie? He becomes Amy’s protector so he can secretly thwart her railroad’s progress to help his cousin avoid financial ruin. A great scheme—until he falls in love. While Buck hides his true purpose, Amy lies to herself about her growing feelings for her bodyguard. But the price for deceit is steep, and secrets from the past could destroy their future, if they survive. less

Kate's Outlaw is part of the historical Western series Steam! Romance and Rails, featuring stories set during the era when America expanded its boundaries as fast as men could lay track. A time when passions and ambition were destined to collide. Kate's Outlaw is also included in the first book of the series, Passion's Prize, which features three interwoven novellas by award-winning authors... moreKate's Outlaw is part of the historical Western series Steam! Romance and Rails, featuring stories set during the era when America expanded its boundaries as fast as men could lay track. A time when passions and ambition were destined to collide. Kate's Outlaw is also included in the first book of the series, Passion's Prize, which features three interwoven novellas by award-winning authors. In Kate's Outlaw, a railroad heiress determined to run her father's railroad is abducted by a Cherokee outlaw bent on stopping the "smoking dragon." She soon discovers the heart is the most vulnerable captive. As bankruptcy looms, the Katy Railroad rushes to complete construction through unfriendly Indian Territory, but work comes to a screeching halt when a battle over land rights heats up. To save her father's railroad, heiress Kate Parsons takes negotiations into her own hands. However, her plans go awry when she’s abducted by outlaws. Jake Colson, known as Wa-ya, “the Wolf,” among his people, didn’t intend to kidnap anyone, but he's stuck with a white woman whose personality is as bold as her fiery curls. When his partner threatens to kill her before she can expose their scheme to save their land, Jake takes off with his beautiful captive. Now, he must protect the woman he’s named Redbird, and at the same time prevent her father's railroad from steaming ahead. less

From an award-winning author, a story of passion and ambition... Can a hero lurk inside the heart of a villain? Life in a small New England village is too quiet, too ordinary for a free spirit like Lucy Forbes. When her father lands a job out West, she packs her books and her dreams and eagerly sets off to pursue the kind of grand adventures she longs to experience and write about... moreFrom an award-winning author, a story of passion and ambition... Can a hero lurk inside the heart of a villain? Life in a small New England village is too quiet, too ordinary for a free spirit like Lucy Forbes. When her father lands a job out West, she packs her books and her dreams and eagerly sets off to pursue the kind of grand adventures she longs to experience and write about. Yet the moment she steps off the train, she's thrust into the gritty reality of an untamed frontier”"and into the arms of a scoundrel. Henry Stevens, the ruthless railroad executive her father has been sent to investigate, is as passionate as he is ambitious. Brave and charming, as well as clever, and possessed of a sharp wit. He is, in fact, the most fascinating man Lucy has ever met. However, his opponents are vanishing, and strangers are shooting at him. Fearing for her father's life, Lucy resolves to unmask the secretive Mr. Stevens and expose a villain. What she doesn’t expect to find is a hero. ˃˃˃ Recommended for fans of the hit TV series "Hell On Wheels." A Dangerous Passion is part of the series Steam! Romance and Rails, which follows the lives and loves of men and women caught up in the relentless push to build America's first railroads. ˃˃˃ Try other books in the series Passion's Prize by E.E. Burke, Jennifer Jakes and Jacqui Nelson Her Bodyguard by E.E. Burke Scroll up and grab a copy today. less

A wanted woman with dangerous secrets. A lawman torn between duty and desire... “Sheriff…I just shot my husband.” Hotel owner Claire Daines is a respected member of the community. Until she shocks the entire town by rushing into a saloon wearing only her nightclothes and confessing to very inebriated lawman. Is she a killer? Is she crazy? Or is she covering up something worse? For years, Claire hushed up her husband’s dangerous condition to guard his reputation... moreA wanted woman with dangerous secrets. A lawman torn between duty and desire... “Sheriff…I just shot my husband.” Hotel owner Claire Daines is a respected member of the community. Until she shocks the entire town by rushing into a saloon wearing only her nightclothes and confessing to very inebriated lawman. Is she a killer? Is she crazy? Or is she covering up something worse? For years, Claire hushed up her husband’s dangerous condition to guard his reputation. When tragedy strikes, she puts her own life at risk when she vows to keep another terrible secret. Sheriff Frank Garrity must get to the truth, although the tough, hard-drinking lawman hides his own secrets and would rather walk a lonely path than face his demons. But as Frank unravels Claire’s subterfuge and unlocks her heart, he’s torn between his desire to save her and his duty to bring her to justice. Part of the series Steam! Romance and Rails Recommended for fans of the hit TV series "Hell On Wheels" less