Devils on Horseback Series by Beth Williamson

Amidst the post-war chaos that rains down around them, a controlling man and a desperate woman must choose between life and love. Nate Marchand grew up as the only son of the town drunk. As a Confederate soldier, he found that order in the chaos was the only thing that kept him sane. Numbers, information, keeping everything in its proper place became second nature. The chaos of the war and its aftermath sent him into a rigid state that he couldn't seem to overcome... moreAmidst the post-war chaos that rains down around them, a controlling man and a desperate woman must choose between life and love. Nate Marchand grew up as the only son of the town drunk. As a Confederate soldier, he found that order in the chaos was the only thing that kept him sane. Numbers, information, keeping everything in its proper place became second nature. The chaos of the war and its aftermath sent him into a rigid state that he couldn't seem to overcome. He and his friends, nicknamed Devils on Horseback, leave behind the aftermath of war to start fresh in the west. Their new business venture flounders and desperation drives them to take whatever work they can. The Devils are hired to remove the Taggert family from land claimed by Samuel O'Shea, the largest landowner in Grayton, Texas. When he meets Elisa Taggert, his entire world shifts beneath him. Attracted, bewildered, and off-kilter, Nate ignores his conscience in favor of his wallet. The simple task of removing a woman, a boy, and an old man, along with a small herd of cattle, resembles a Medieval siege. Nate wrestles with what he knows is right with what he must do. Will his love for Elisa overcome his need for survival? Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex, graphic language, violence. less

On the surface, Jake Sheridan is an easygoing man whose problems roll off him like water off a ducks back. Truth is, Jake holds so many past demons inside him, he darent let them out for fear hell never get them all back in. He and the Devils are hired to help rebuild a town ransacked by marauders. Everywhere they turn, they encounter secretsenough secrets to turn the town to dust if they dont uncover the truth... moreOn the surface, Jake Sheridan is an easygoing man whose problems roll off him like water off a ducks back. Truth is, Jake holds so many past demons inside him, he darent let them out for fear hell never get them all back in. He and the Devils are hired to help rebuild a town ransacked by marauders. Everywhere they turn, they encounter secretsenough secrets to turn the town to dust if they dont uncover the truth. Only one person in town isnt glad to see them: Gabrielle Rinaldi, the millers daughter. A strong and independent woman who is used to being disrespected for speaking her mind, she makes no secret that she doesnt believe hired guns are the answer to the towns woes. Yet she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic and charming Jake. In spite of himself, Jake falls hard and fast for Gabby. But shes wary of handing her heart to a man who lives by his guns. When tragedy strikes, Jake and Gabby must fight to find a way to save the townand their hearts. less

A cool man, a fiery woman, a love destined to ignite. Intense, reserved and known for his strategic thinking, Zeke Blackwood has struggled to find his place in the post-war world. Naomi Tucker is a survivor, a woman who made it through the war on her own wit and strength. The wildness of the West is far from tamed. It threatens Zeke's fragile relationship with Naomi. As Zeke's hold on sobriety slips, he and Naomi must choose between settling for half a life apart, or embracing all they could be... moreA cool man, a fiery woman, a love destined to ignite. Intense, reserved and known for his strategic thinking, Zeke Blackwood has struggled to find his place in the post-war world. Naomi Tucker is a survivor, a woman who made it through the war on her own wit and strength. The wildness of the West is far from tamed. It threatens Zeke's fragile relationship with Naomi. As Zeke's hold on sobriety slips, he and Naomi must choose between settling for half a life apart, or embracing all they could be. Together. less

When anger and tenacity collide, sparks are inevitable Devils on Horseback, Book 4 The Civil War took more than Lee Blackwood's arm. It took his confidence, his pride . . . and hope that any woman will see him as more than half a man. His friendships helped keep the demons at bay-until now. As each Devil has found happiness, Lee is left alone to cope with the darkness that claws at his soul. Genevieve Blanchard has only one thing going for her: her no-good late husband's run-down farm... moreWhen anger and tenacity collide, sparks are inevitable Devils on Horseback, Book 4 The Civil War took more than Lee Blackwood's arm. It took his confidence, his pride . . . and hope that any woman will see him as more than half a man. His friendships helped keep the demons at bay-until now. As each Devil has found happiness, Lee is left alone to cope with the darkness that claws at his soul. Genevieve Blanchard has only one thing going for her: her no-good late husband's run-down farm. That, and a fancy name no one can spell might get her a cup full of dirt in Tanger. Room, board and seamstress skills aren't much, but it's all she can offer any man willing to help her bring in her wheat crop. Reluctantly Lee takes on the job, the widow's smart-mouthed daughter and his growing attraction to a woman who stubbornly refuses to see him as anything less than whole. Slowly, his bitterness begins to fade under the light of their blooming love. Warning: Y'all will fall in love with this stubborn cowboy, cheer for his strong woman, and get caught up in plenty of fightin', lots of makin' up, bone-meltin' sex and forever kinda romance. less

Handing over the reins is hard. Handing over his heart damn near impossible. "Devils on Horseback, Book 5" Gideon Blackwood is on the run from Tanger s meddling matchmakers. With no intention of following the rest of the Devils down the aisle, he heads for the hills to reassess a life spent leading and caring for others and runs smack into the business end of a shotgun. At the trigger: a curmudgeonly woman with a broken axle and a load of responsibility... moreHanding over the reins is hard. Handing over his heart damn near impossible. "Devils on Horseback, Book 5" Gideon Blackwood is on the run from Tanger s meddling matchmakers. With no intention of following the rest of the Devils down the aisle, he heads for the hills to reassess a life spent leading and caring for others and runs smack into the business end of a shotgun. At the trigger: a curmudgeonly woman with a broken axle and a load of responsibility. In Chloe Ruskin s experience, men take what they want and leave a mess of trouble behind. The safety of two orphans and her granny is at stake, and the last thing she needs is Gideon s help . This time, though, she has no choice but to allow the big cowboy to fix her wagon. As they work into the night, grudging admiration grows into attraction and desire. Gideon finds he can t dig his boot heels in hard enough to avoid falling for the opinionated little female. When Chloe s family disappears, her suspicion threatens to destroy any spark of love before it catches fire. Gideon finds himself making promises his pride won t let him break even if it costs him the love of the woman who owns the missing half of his soul. Warning: Beware of a strong hero with a stubborn streak a mile wide and a heroine with enough gumption to fill the entire state of Texas. Discover love, hot sex and an amazing, dangerous adventure. less