The Morgans of Rocky Ridge Series by Margery Scott

THIS IS A NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 15,000 WORDS When revenge leads Cade Morgan to hold up a stagecoach and kidnap his childhood friend, Isabella Morrow, he discovers his feelings for her are stronger than ever. He suspects Bella feels the same way, so why is she intent on marrying another man? And what kind of future can he offer her now that he's wanted by the law?

THIS IS A NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 17,500 WORDS When Trey Morgan wins half a saloon in a poker game, he heads back to Rocky Ridge, Colorado to sell his share and move on, back to the life he loves – no responsibilities, no ties. But he doesn’t expect his partner to be Claire O’Doyle, a beautiful Irish redhead who captivates him like no other woman ever has. Claire O’Doyle has no use for men like Trey. They remind her too much of the father who abandoned her and her mother... moreTHIS IS A NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 17,500 WORDS When Trey Morgan wins half a saloon in a poker game, he heads back to Rocky Ridge, Colorado to sell his share and move on, back to the life he loves – no responsibilities, no ties. But he doesn’t expect his partner to be Claire O’Doyle, a beautiful Irish redhead who captivates him like no other woman ever has. Claire O’Doyle has no use for men like Trey. They remind her too much of the father who abandoned her and her mother. She’d love nothing more than to pay Trey off and get him out of her life. But someone is trying to run her out of Rocky Ridge, and she doesn’t need the distraction of a man whose charm makes her forget her vow to stay away from gamblers. As the threats escalate, so does Claire and Trey’s attraction to each other. But will Trey walk away? And if he does, will Claire let him go? less

THIS IS A NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 17,000 WORDS The west is a dangerous place, especially for a lawman. Zane Morgan, sheriff of Rocky Ridge, Colorado has accepted this and has resigned himself to being alone. He won’t ask a woman to share his life when the odds of him living long enough to raise a family are slim. Priscilla Rowan is on the run... moreTHIS IS A NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 17,000 WORDS The west is a dangerous place, especially for a lawman. Zane Morgan, sheriff of Rocky Ridge, Colorado has accepted this and has resigned himself to being alone. He won’t ask a woman to share his life when the odds of him living long enough to raise a family are slim. Priscilla Rowan is on the run. Pregnant and fleeing her preacher ex-husband, she’s on her way to California when nature ruins her plans and her child decides to be born sooner than expected. Although she doesn’t trust any man, she has no choice but to accept Zane’s help and protection until she can move on. As Zane and Priscilla grow closer, Zane discovers protecting her becomes much more than his duty. But when the threat is eliminated, can he convince her to stay without giving up who he is? less

THIS IS A SWEET, CLEAN HISTORICAL WESTERN ROMANCE NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 22,000 WORDS. Will Morgan has one plan – repair his cousin’s saloon, then head out of town and never look back. His need for adventure makes it impossible to settle down in one place, with one woman. Widow Virginia Cole has one plan - get her boarding house back into shape so she can support herself and her son... moreTHIS IS A SWEET, CLEAN HISTORICAL WESTERN ROMANCE NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 22,000 WORDS. Will Morgan has one plan – repair his cousin’s saloon, then head out of town and never look back. His need for adventure makes it impossible to settle down in one place, with one woman. Widow Virginia Cole has one plan - get her boarding house back into shape so she can support herself and her son. When Will’s foot falls through the rotting boards on Virginia’s porch and he offers to fix the damage, he finds himself also falling for the widow and her grieving son in spite of his best efforts to stay detached. Virginia, determined to never love again, is attracted to Will, even though he’s made it clear he’s leaving as soon as possible. Can a woman who’s afraid to love and man who’s afraid of commitment overcome their fears to build a new family together? less

THIS IS A NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 17,600 WORDS PLUS AN EXCERPT FROM THE MORGANS OF ROCKY RIDGE: CADE Jesse Morgan left to fight in the Civil War as a man who used his looks and his charm to get what he wanted. He came back to hide from the world in Rocky Ridge with an injury that makes it difficult to do more than look after his own basic needs. Dr. Grace Leonard has never let the word “no” stop her from going after what she wants... moreTHIS IS A NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 17,600 WORDS PLUS AN EXCERPT FROM THE MORGANS OF ROCKY RIDGE: CADE Jesse Morgan left to fight in the Civil War as a man who used his looks and his charm to get what he wanted. He came back to hide from the world in Rocky Ridge with an injury that makes it difficult to do more than look after his own basic needs. Dr. Grace Leonard has never let the word “no” stop her from going after what she wants. Since graduating from the medical college back east, she’s come home to Rocky Ridge to work alongside her father. Grace sees the real man behind Jesse’s bitter exterior, a man she grows to love. She’s convinced new techniques she’s learned can help him recover, if she can persuade him to try. Jesse is drawn to Grace more than any other woman he’s ever known. He admires her intelligence and her hard work, not to mention how she makes him want more than he can have. But she deserves a man who’s whole and who can provide for her. He can’t, and likely won’t ever be able to. Can Grace help Jesse heal, both his body and his heart? And can Jesse allow himself to look forward to the future again? less

THIS IS A SWEET HISTORICAL WESTERN NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 18,000 WORDS. Lawyer Brett Morgan has big dreams, including becoming mayor of Rocky Ridge and eventually, territorial governor. The only problem – the town council wants the mayor to be a married man, and Brett has no intention of marrying a woman he doesn’t love even if she does fit the requirements of a politician’s wife – elegant, refined, educated... moreTHIS IS A SWEET HISTORICAL WESTERN NOVELLA, APPROXIMATELY 18,000 WORDS. Lawyer Brett Morgan has big dreams, including becoming mayor of Rocky Ridge and eventually, territorial governor. The only problem – the town council wants the mayor to be a married man, and Brett has no intention of marrying a woman he doesn’t love even if she does fit the requirements of a politician’s wife – elegant, refined, educated. Lucy Hart, with her dusty trousers, flannel shirts and callused hands, expects to continue working the Two Harts Mine until the day she dies. She has no real education and no other way to earn a living, and she can’t imagine any man being attracted to her. When Lucy’s future is threatened by two men who claim her father sold the mine to them before he died, she hires Brett to help her. Even though they are opposites in almost every way, their attraction to each other builds as they work together to prove the men’s claim is false. Can they prove the mine legally belongs to Lucy? Will Lucy and Brett deny their growing love for each other? Or can they find a common ground and follow their dreams together? less

Heath Morgan is a happy man. He has his ranch in Rocky Ridge, Colorado, his close-knit family, and his freedom. He doesn’t need anything else. He has no intention of following his brothers’ footsteps and getting “stuck” with one woman when there are so many out there to enjoy. Annabelle Forrester’s life in a small mining community is anything but exciting. The only bright spot in her existence is when Heath comes to visit friends there every few months... moreHeath Morgan is a happy man. He has his ranch in Rocky Ridge, Colorado, his close-knit family, and his freedom. He doesn’t need anything else. He has no intention of following his brothers’ footsteps and getting “stuck” with one woman when there are so many out there to enjoy. Annabelle Forrester’s life in a small mining community is anything but exciting. The only bright spot in her existence is when Heath comes to visit friends there every few months. She has loved him since the first time they met and even though she knows he has no plans to settle down, she hopes he’ll eventually love her back. Then, one night, everything changes and by the next morning, Heath is gone. When Annabelle tracks Heath down and gives him some unwelcome news, neither of them can imagine how it will change the course of their lives. less