When hunky rancher "Lucky Beau" Luckadeau accuses spitfire Milli Torres of stealing his prize bull, she promptly shoots at him, triggering a feud that only gets resolved when they discover they share a steamy hot memory from a night long ago… It was a night of passion that has always haunted Lucky. The mysterious beauty he seduced at a cousin's wedding disappeared. He's always been lucky at cards, lucky with cattle, and lucky with land, but he's never been lucky in love. Now Milli Torres has come to southern Oklahoma to help out on her grandfather's ranch. A cut fence and a big, mean Angus bull in the pasture are bad enough, but then she looks up and sees Beau Luckadeau. Great God Almighty, how did he get from Louisiana to Ardmore, Oklahoma, and what in the hell is she going to do if he recognizes her? PRAISE FOR CAROLYN BROWN: "Carolyn Brown will keep you reading until the very last page."— Romantic Times "Chalk up another great story by Carolyn Brown! I was immersed…right from the very first page." —Roundtable Reviews "Carolyn Brown has a fast, easy prose style that lets you absorb the story with no distractions…engaging characters, interesting, often humorous situations, and a bumpy romance…and she will keep you reading until the very last page."— Romantic Times "Brown skillfully incorporates a wealth of interesting historical detail into each vivid adventure." Booklist "Full of good-humored banter and exciting moments."—Booklist

Dance of the Winnebagos -- A novel from the Multiple National Award-winning Author of the Deadwood Mystery Series!"Ann Charles delivers laugh-out-loud dialogue, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding suspense."~Vicki Lewis Thompson, New York Times Bestselling Author***You'll laugh. You'll cringe. You'll want even more!***When Claire's grandfather and his army buddies converge in the Arizona desert to find new wives, it's her thankless job to keep them out of trouble with the opposite sex. But when she finds a human leg bone and partners with a reluctant geotechnician to dig up secrets from the past, trouble finds her. If she doesn't stop digging, she could end up dead.***"Don't pick up one of Ann Charles' mystery romances if you have other pressing engagements. Ms. Charles writes with an engaging style that is demonstrably impossible to set down. The latest example of this attack on your busy schedule is Dance of the Winnebagos. Spunky heroine Claire Morgan digs up a tangled mess of treasure, murder and just maybe the love of her life while supposedly on a mercy mission to babysit her randy old grandpa. Quirky characters, plenty of menace and skullduggery in abandoned old mines and loads of good, clean sex hustles this story briskly on its way. Four stars and a passel of happy hoots for Dance of the Winnebagos."~John Klawitter, author of the prize-winning Hollywood Havoc action thriller novels"Ann Charles crafts another hilarious romp of a mystery with quirky characters and laugh-out-loud dialogue."~Amber Scott, author of Soul Search and Fierce Dawn"Hang on to your hats, Deadwood fans, because you're gonna love the Jackrabbit Junction series, too! If you love mystery with a little romance and a lot of humor, you're in for a wild ride with Dance of the Winnebagos."~Jacquie Rogers, author of Much Ado About Marshals"The quips come fast and furious and the plot twists with more alacrity than a jackrabbit on the run from a coyote in this fast-paced humorous mystery/thriller/romance. Ann Charles proves once again she has the ability to drive us to turn the page in order to find out what's in store for her cast of lovable, and sometimes crotchety, cast of characters."~Susan Schreyer, author of Death By A Dark HorseDance of the Winnebagos Cover Design by Mona Weiss (facebook.com/monaweissfans); Cover Art by C.S. Kunkle (cskunkle.com); Editing by Mimi Munk (grammarchick.com)Want more mystery, laughs, and suspense? Check out Ann Charles' Deadwood Mystery series: Nearly Departed in Deadwood (book 1) Optical Delusions in Deadwood (book 2)

For Katie Matthews life held no promise of true happiness. Life on the prairie was filled with hard labor, a brutal father, and the knowledge she would need to marry a man incapable of truly loving a woman. Men didn't have time to dote on women-so Katie's father told her. To Katie, it seemed life would forever remain mundane and disappointing-until the day Stover Steele bought her father's south acreage. Handsome, rugged and fiercely protective of four orphaned sisters, Stover Steele seemed to have stepped from the pages of some romantic novel. Yet, his heroic character and alluring charm only served to remind Katie of what she would never have-true love and happiness the likes found only in fairytales. Furthermore, evil seemed to lurk in the shadows, threatening Katie's brightness, hope, and even her life! Would Katie Matthews fall prey to disappointment, heartache and harm? Or could she win the attentions of the handsome Stover Steele long enough to be rescued?

Geralyn Dawson pens poignant historical romances brightened by laughter, glistening with tears, and offering "pure reading enjoyment" (Laurel Gainer, "Affaire de Coeur)." Now, she takes readers to a little town deep in the heart of Texas, where mysterious stars light the way for a long-separated couple to find love... A STARLIT LADY Tess had run away from a broken heart and followed the stars right to Aurora Springs, Texas. There, halfway to nowhere and far from anywhere, she joined a dusty frontier settlement filled with eccentric dreamers and desperate searchers attracted by mysterious lights in the sky they believed were magic -- "The Kissing Stars." And she might have finally put her ill-fated marriage behind her, if only she hadn't taken a greased pig to the state fair.... A DOWN-TO-EARTH MAN The pig knocked railroad investigator Gabe Montana down; seeing his ex-wife for the first time in forever laid him out flat. Then her revelation that the divorce had never happened stole his breath away -- that and the secrets he saw shining in her eyes. Now he has traced his runaway wife to Aurora Springs, a place where the most extraordinary things are happening. A place where a man haunted by tragedy might find redemption and a hurting woman might find healing...if they put the past behind them...and if they allow The Kissing Stars to light their way to love.

Shadow Ochoa is lying low in the western Kansas Territory, waiting for his fellow Texas Rangers—the Hell's Eight brotherhood—to clear his name. That is, until he's unjustly strung up for horse thieving…and pretty Fei Yen intervenes. Invoking a seldom-used law, the exotic lady prospector claims Shadow as her husband and rides off with the bridegroom shackled to her buckboard.Savvy, fearless Fei is single-mindedly devoted to her hidden claim and all it promises: wealth, security and freedom. A husband is just a necessary inconvenience and a name on paper to hold the claim she cannot.Shadow isn't a man to take orders from anyone, especially from lovely Fei—except that the daily friction between them ignites into nightly blazes of all-consuming passion. Soon Shadow is dreaming a little himself: of the life they could have if only Fei could see past the lure of independence. If only bounty hunters weren't closing in on him. If only he's left standing when the impending showdown has ended….

Violet Fynne was haunted-haunted by memory. It had been nearly ten years since her father had moved the family from the tiny town of Rattler Rock to the city of Albany, New York. Yet the pain and guilt in Violet's heart were as fresh and as haunting as ever they had been. It was true Violet had been only a child when her family moved. Still-though she had been unwillingly pulled away from Rattler Rock-pulled away from him she held most dear-her heart had never left-and her mind had never forgotten the promise she had made-a promise to a boy-to a boy she had loved-a boy she had vowed to return to. Yet the world changes-and people move beyond pain and regret. Thus, when Violet Fynne returned to Rattler Rock, it was to find that death had touched those she had known before-that the world had indeed changed-that unfamiliar faces now intruded on beloved memories. Had she returned too late? Had Violet Fynne lost her chance for peace-and happiness? Would she be forever haunted by the memory of the boy she had loved nearly ten years before?

WHERE THE WIND BLOWS Winner of RWA’s Golden Heart Award and Write Touch Readers Award. Chase Logan is content. He’s free as a clear mountain stream and that suits him just fine. When he’s mistaken for Jessie Strong’s husband, he’s shocked, but her imploring gaze has him agreeing to play along—for three days—just until the adoption papers for darling three-year-old Sarah are finalized. “Charming.” –Romantic Times Book Review Jessie knows Chase’s sense of chivalry is the reason he’s stepped in, but her imagination can’t help but pretend what life might be like with a man like Chase. He’s handsome and kind—and a bit dangerous, too. “Sweet and touching.” --All About Romance The love that grows between Chase and Jessie defies the wildness of the land, the danger outside the door—but the secret between them is hurtful enough to shatter Jessie’s heart. Will it rip them apart? Or will their dream of being a real family come true at last, no matter… Where the Wind Blows “Every now and then a book comes along that is just so tender, so lovely, you can’t help the emotions that roll through you…this is one of those books.” –The Good, The Bad and The Unread “An absolutely delightful tale penned by an author sure to make a name for herself.” –Pamela Britton, Bestselling Author “The love that unfolds in this tender and emotional story will touch your heart. Don’t miss this breathtaking debut.” —Patty Berg, USA Today Bestselling Author "Ms. Fyffe has crafted a well-written tender tale that will leave you with a warm smile and renewed faith in love and getting through it all." —Night Owl Romance

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Fleeing from a marriage she didn't want, Woape is caught by a Sioux Indian who abuses her. One night, she manages to escape and nearly loses her life when Gary Milton shows up and rescues her. Not knowing where else to go, she follows him home. In their time together, she falls in love with him and is determined that he will be her husband. But the Sioux Indian is not far behind, and he's going to claim her as his, even if he has to kill Gary to get her. *This historical western romance is rated R.

Fresh out of medical school, John McCutcheon finds his stagecoach under attack by brutal outlaws. With the help of a feisty acquaintance, Lily Anthony, he manages to fend off the assault. Lily is attracted to the charming cowboy-doctor, with his chiseled good looks and teasing ways, then heartbroken to learn he’s engaged to be married. “I laughed. I cried. I didn’t want Texas Twilight to end.” – Theresa Ragan, author of Return of the Rose Once settled in Rio Wells, Texas, John tries to ignore the fact that his cousin has taken a shine to Lily. When a bounty hunter shows up looking for a priceless jewel that Lily has found stashed away in her aunt’s belongings, Lily fears her dreams of owning her own shop--and of finding true love--are about to go up in flames...or, could that just be the glow of a beautiful … Texas Twilight?