Paper Series by Patricia Rice

LOVE OUT OF REACH Evie needed a skilled gunslinger to escort her safely to Texas. Her dime novel said Pecos Martin was the best. Unfortunately the golden-haired gambler she mistakenly approached at the Green Door Saloon was a hell-raising womanizer named Tyler Monteigne. Evie had grown up in a genteel St. Louis home as a "boarder." In reality, she was an abandoned love child with no one to love her-until a letter from Texas told her where to find her true identity... moreLOVE OUT OF REACH Evie needed a skilled gunslinger to escort her safely to Texas. Her dime novel said Pecos Martin was the best. Unfortunately the golden-haired gambler she mistakenly approached at the Green Door Saloon was a hell-raising womanizer named Tyler Monteigne. Evie had grown up in a genteel St. Louis home as a "boarder." In reality, she was an abandoned love child with no one to love her-until a letter from Texas told her where to find her true identity. Tyler could shoot straight enough, but he was also an expert con, and he knew this pretty gal was wrestling with inner demons--just like him. Sure he'd take her across the river to Texas. Yet he didn't foresee the dark passions rising to sweep them away, making Evie all he wanted--and making him exactly what she most feared. less

The beautiful and restless heiress Georgina Hanover faces the perfect marriage. Peter Mulloney is everything any woman could hope for in a husband—and all Georgina's father wants in a financial partner. Then she meets the mysterious Daniel Mulloney, a crusading Texas journalist claiming to be Peter's brother. With his pen, Daniel attacks Peter's wealth and power. With stirring words, he makes Georgina question her choices. And with searing passion, he ignites her desires as Peter never has... moreThe beautiful and restless heiress Georgina Hanover faces the perfect marriage. Peter Mulloney is everything any woman could hope for in a husband—and all Georgina's father wants in a financial partner. Then she meets the mysterious Daniel Mulloney, a crusading Texas journalist claiming to be Peter's brother. With his pen, Daniel attacks Peter's wealth and power. With stirring words, he makes Georgina question her choices. And with searing passion, he ignites her desires as Peter never has. Now Georgina must decide which brother's bride she will be: the one offering ideal marriage, or the one leading to ecstasy—and danger—beyond her wildest dreams. less

"Ms. Rice uses her delicious, subtle sense of humor to reunite us with her zany cast of characters... A definite keeper." ~Romantic Times To the citizens of Mineral Springs, Texas, Janice Harrison is no more than a dowdy schoolmarm. But Peter Mulloney catches a glimpse of the woman she hides, a woman worth having—if he wasn’t running out of time. Without a loan to purchase the mountain of gold he’s discovered, he’ll never escape his wealthy, corrupt family... more"Ms. Rice uses her delicious, subtle sense of humor to reunite us with her zany cast of characters... A definite keeper." ~Romantic Times To the citizens of Mineral Springs, Texas, Janice Harrison is no more than a dowdy schoolmarm. But Peter Mulloney catches a glimpse of the woman she hides, a woman worth having—if he wasn’t running out of time. Without a loan to purchase the mountain of gold he’s discovered, he’ll never escape his wealthy, corrupt family. Janice only wants what’s best for her fragile little sister Betsy—while keeping her secrets. A strong, experienced man like Mulloney, with his hungry kisses, could keep her and Betsy safe…or shatter her soul and leave her worse off than before. Previously titled: Paper Moon AWARDS: 4 ½ stars – Romantic Times REVIEWS "An intriguing romance filled with passion, corruption, and hidden secrets." ~ Rendezvous TOO HARD TO HANDLE, in series order Book 1: Texas Lily Book 2: Texas Rose Book 3: Texas Tiger Book 4: Texas Moon less