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He awoke injured, without a past. Given the name of Sundown by an aged hermit, he had two clues to his life's history – a list of men's names and the town of Cedar Flats. But before Sundown can attempt to search for his identity, he is drawn into a brutal murder and a range war. After meeting Letisha Floren, he is faced with three mysteries: Can a man fall in love with a woman when he might already have a wife and children? Is it possible for him to prevent the death and destruction of a range war? And will he survive the attempts on his life by some unknown assailant … a man who knows ...

Dace Kelly is three years into an eight year sentence at the Canyon City penitentiary when the warden offers him a deal to get him released. The catch: he must help the warden's sister save her ranch outside Tolerance, Colorado. He and Professor (a wannabe newsman who is also being released) ride there together. Problems are aplenty. The warden's sister does not want Dace around her ranch, a gunman is eager to test his skill against Dace and a powerful rancher is after the lady’s ranch. Mix in an assailant who intends to see the Professor dead and it all adds up to a single conclusion …...

With a U.S. Marshal on his back trail, Marc Kannon crosses the border into Mexico, where his brother is serving under General Basada. He hopes the French – Mexican conflict will be a place to hide for a few months. Marc is sorely disillusioned to discover his brother is riding with a gang of outlaws. Worse, their next target is a town he had passed through on his way across the border. A chance encounter leads him to kill one of Basada's men. From that point on, he knows he has to do whatever he can to prevent the destruction of Rio Diablo. The fight will be to the death, with his only ...

Branded! That's what the McCains were. After the womanizing father of five boys kills an upstanding citizen, the people of Rio Blanco not only hang him, but they condemn the offspring as well. Then Trace McCain saves Melanie Kendall, the niece of the man his father killed. The sparks that fly between them are not from hate, but from a mutual affection. With an unforgiving father, the romance is doomed … until a gang of ruthless killers come calling. Threatened with the destruction of their town, the only hope of the people in Rio Blanco hinges on the very men they have ostracized. Trace ...

This collection of Kent Kamron's frontier tales is the fourth in a series of adventures set in the Old West, circa 1850-1900. An overall theme of these stories is the outcome of justice or the lack of it. Robberies and holdups sometimes go bad, a black marshal hunts down killers in Oklahoma, Indian justice prevails, and real fighters like Jesse James and General Custer play their roles. And not so strangely, in some of these stories, humor finds its place on the frontier.

Bolt is the general foreman for Tug Mackintosh's railroad line, which is competing with Sirus Proctor's railroad to reach Breakneck Pass. The narrow gap is only wide enough for one line, meaning the other crew will have to skirt the mountain range at the cost of several weeks and many extra miles of track. Also, the first crew to arrive at the main line will be awarded the mail delivery contract and a prime spot for their dock. To complicate the situation, Tug has arranged to marry his junior partner's daughter, in lieu of his contributing more money to the railroad line. Ariette Ekhard is ...

Stover Gates was an honorable man, a strict and dogmatic father who looked to the welfare of his family. Marian Gates knew better than to fall for Jerrod Danmyer, because of the hatred her father has for all Danmyers. The suitor Stover has picked for Marian is prosperous, enthusiastic -- a young man she finds utterly obnoxious. Then on August 1, 1874, a devastating plague of locusts strip the prairie bare and obliterate the crops. Unknown assailants use the disaster to commit robbery and murder to swindle the survivors of their land. The desperate times offer Jerrod a chance to win Marion?s...

For Dave Brenteen, it was like standing between the branding iron and the fire. A killer was running loose, a man deemed the Night Prowler, had attacked four unsuspecting women and had murdered his lifelong friend. On the flip side, after killing Hyde Spangler's son, the man had vowed to have blood vengeance. Toss in a woman he had loved, but married his rival; a school teacher, who just might mend his broken heart; and accepting the job of deputy to the town sheriff he had known for years. How hard could it be to sort out all of the problems without ending up dead? Spook on the loose, ...

When Sandy Wakefield, Flint's uncle, dies in a mining mishap, Flint and Johnny Wakefield suspect foul play. Sandy was trying to improve the miners' lot, who work long hours in dangerous conditions for a pittance. Then Flint and Johnny discover the stripped body of an unknown man and seek to learn his identity. But life above ground gets as dangerous as below. Ultimately, it seems, Flint will have to die before there can be a Reckoning at Orphan Creek!

When a simple job turns out to be a death ride for Lucas, he's rescued by Daniel Books, a half-Cheyenne, and Lucas's life is changed forever... In the midst of an impending Indian war, Daniel helps Lucas to find the men who'd robbed and shot him, leaving him for dead. Meanwhile, Iris Ducane has captured Lucas's heart, but Captain Bagot, from the nearby fort, would kill Lucas to win her hand!

Mac Avery had tamed the town of Dry Wells, Wyoming some time back. Yet, though he still owned the bank there, he was living a new life in the small town of Mona, in a neighboring state. Life had been good … and peaceful in Dry Wells, until a small Syndicate moved in with an eye on taking over the valley and also Avery's bank. They were willing to kill Mac and his best friend, who managed his bank, to get what they wanted. Not killing Mac was their first mistake. When he returns to Dry Wells, he intends to even the score – no matter what the odds. Suffering an early setback, Dace ...

Can Cupid Cure Not Only a Disease, But a Heart as Well? In the quirky town of Cupid, where superstitions and secrets intertwine, Dr. Tempest Tangier, a no-nonsense veterinarian, finds herself on a collision course with Kyle Lawrence. Challenged to fulfill a daring bet involving dancing naked around the Cupid statue at midnight, Kyle is a man who scoffs at the notion of true love and has no time for forever after. Amidst the crazy eccentric town, life takes an unexpected turn when Tempest arrives to investigate a potential cattle epidemic. She quickly realizes Cupid’s mysteries hold more ...

Successful, ambitious, and vivacious, Philomena knows just what to do when confronted with a new challenge. Inheriting her ancestral homestead seems like a dream come true but she is unprepared for the changes it will bring to her life and her heart? Chase Haven swore he'd never return to Wyoming, but when his oldest friend asks for his help, offering him a chance to rebuild his family’s fortune along the way, he can't say no. The Broken J Ranch has seen better days but a twist of fate may give it a new lease on life. Can a heritage of love, truth, and faith bring wandering hearts home to...

After a long day ridin’, ropin’, and sometimes rustlin’, cowpokes love to stop by a local saloon to wet their whistles. Card playing, loose talking, and fighting always ensued, some in good fun and others deadly serious. In this collection of stories, author Tom Sheehan rides and relaxes with them all. You’re in the right place for rollickingly good western yarns.

Joshua James, the patron of the Broken J Ranch, has watched his small family grow with each year adding to the joy, laughter, and heart ache of a life well spent. Entering his twilight years Joshua’s mind is drawn back to the love and loss that has molded him, making the Broken J a place of peace for so many. The poignant tale of one man's journey and struggle to start a new in a wild land at a time when life was uncertain at best will touch your heart as Joshua shares his story of faith, hope, love, and family.

It's the next adventure for The Women In Pants. Mary, Katie, Ernestine and the other women reunite for Pearl’s wedding. But when disaster happens, they must once again trade their dresses for workpants and take the reins in pursuit of a bad bunch. This time the women are more seasoned. This time the women know they’re tough. Good. They’ll need to be.

Inside these pages dwell denizens of the mythic Old West; ranchers and rustlers, wranglers and robbers, and Pony Express riders who spirits still inhabit dusty trails. Meet the men and women fiercely protective of their land and kin. Discover their loyalty. Marvel at their sacrifices. Learn about their deep passion for the animals that convey them; their magnificent horses. Sheehan's ode to Americana is on full display here.Tom Sheehan is also the author of these fine western books: The Nations, Where Skies Grow Wide, and Cross Trails.

In book 3 of the popular Women In Pants series, the women reunite at the request of America's greatest frontiersman. But the fun turns tragic when a snake from the past rises up to bite them. “Stan Himes is a fantastic storyteller who keeps you laughing — until he has you crying or scared.” — Angela Dorsey, author of A Horse Called Freedom

Avel Barbas had a trick to staying alive: being the 'grey man'. All he did was try to stick to the shadows and avoid being noticed. It served him well. Until it didn't. Avel is part of a contingent sent out to some odd ranch. They aren't told why, but Avel will quickly find out that there is a rebel faction that is assaulting the location. However, these rebels aren't about to go down without a fight. Will Avel and the rest of the Coalition soldiers beat back the rebellious militia, or will they die trying? Read Settler's Ranch today! ***Please note, this is a short story that is around ...

Book 4 of The Women In Pants series: When Mary and Katie are kidnapped by a vengeful man and his leering gang, their husbands set out on a ransom-or-rescue mission. But the rest of The Women In Pants are too angry to stay behind, so they reunite for a mission of their own. How long can Mary and Katie keep the lustful men at bay? Can they engineer their own escape? Can their husbands and friends free them before they face a fate worse than death?