Austin-Stoner Files Series by Stephen Bly

New York editor Lynda Dawn Austin expected to find a manuscript that would rock the publishing and boost her career. But the real surprise was the cowboy guiding her through canyon country to find it. When he first walks into the plush New York offices of Atlantic-Hampton Publishing Company, no one takes the eccentric stranger seriously. At least, not until he mentions the manuscript. He claims he possesses the long-lost third novel of Martin Taylor Harrison, their most successful author... moreNew York editor Lynda Dawn Austin expected to find a manuscript that would rock the publishing and boost her career. But the real surprise was the cowboy guiding her through canyon country to find it. When he first walks into the plush New York offices of Atlantic-Hampton Publishing Company, no one takes the eccentric stranger seriously. At least, not until he mentions the manuscript. He claims he possesses the long-lost third novel of Martin Taylor Harrison, their most successful author. But before the staff can recover from the shock, the man is killed in an accident, his copy of the novel destroyed. Atlantic-Hampton decides to let it go, unwilling to risk their reputation on what could easily prove to be a fake. Outraged, the editor determines to recover the original herself. Now if only she can find it! All she knows is that it's hidden away in a remote cabin somewhere in the canyons of the Arizona Strip. So Lynda heads west and, with rodeo cowboy Brady Stoner as her guide, finds adventure like she's never known: the fear, the danger, the primitive conditions. And nothing has prepared her for bronc-buster Brady. less

In the high-flying, high-stakes world of New York book publishing, Atlantic-Hampton figures it has a sure bestseller. The novel, based on fact, holds a surprise ending--two pages of treasure maps to an actual hoard of gold. But just as the book is ready to go to press, the unthinkable happens. The final chapter simply vanishes. Editor Lynda Austin turns up one clue--a Fed Ex package addressed to U-Bet, Montana... moreIn the high-flying, high-stakes world of New York book publishing, Atlantic-Hampton figures it has a sure bestseller. The novel, based on fact, holds a surprise ending--two pages of treasure maps to an actual hoard of gold. But just as the book is ready to go to press, the unthinkable happens. The final chapter simply vanishes. Editor Lynda Austin turns up one clue--a Fed Ex package addressed to U-Bet, Montana. But the trail of the missing chapter is about to get mighty bumpy, with trouble coming at her and cowboy friend Brady Stoner from all directions. And the trail is littered with treasure hunters too. Among them, to Lynda's astonishment, some very familiar faces. For most people, the search alone would be enough to worry about. But along the way Lynda and Brady encounter yet another situation that needs resolving: can a sophisticated New York City editor and a rustic rodeo cowboy from Idaho find true happiness together? And if so, where? less

Some women plan their wedding for months. New York editor Lynda Dawn Austin has been planning hers all her life. But right now, nothing's going according to plan. Rodeo cowboy Brady Stoner and New York editor Lynda Dawn Austin may need a miracle to make it to the altar safe, sound, and on time. First, their engagement nearly goes bust two weeks before the wedding, when Brady pulls a surprise that doesn't sit too well with his bride-to-be... moreSome women plan their wedding for months. New York editor Lynda Dawn Austin has been planning hers all her life. But right now, nothing's going according to plan. Rodeo cowboy Brady Stoner and New York editor Lynda Dawn Austin may need a miracle to make it to the altar safe, sound, and on time. First, their engagement nearly goes bust two weeks before the wedding, when Brady pulls a surprise that doesn't sit too well with his bride-to-be. Then the crazy couple spends days traipsing the West to find their friend Cindy LaCoste, who's run off without explanation. Five states, three vehicles, two horse trailers, and a one-ton bull later, they locate her. But their troubles have only begun. Someone from Brady's past is intent on one final act of revenge. And it may mean the long-awaited wedding won't ever happen. The wedding guests are certainly wondering if it will. The chapel is decorate and everyone's place--except for an essential someone who has disappeared. One thing's for sure, with Brady and Lynda, never assume anything will happen as it should. Filled with surprise, humor, romance, and adventure. And the sweet, sweet smell of perfume! less