Sometimes the Past Refuses To Stay In The Past In west Texas, bounty hunter, Ruby McKenzie loves using her beauty and wiles to chase bad guys and bring them to justice. Her married sisters refuse to let her pursue criminals alone so Ruby takes her greenhorn cousin Caroline out on a hunt, where they stumble upon the cowboy who rejected Ruby. Deke Culver, the only man who ever resisted her charm. Bounty hunter Deke Culver is shocked when Ruby, the woman he dreams of, rides into his camp and steals his outlaw. After Carolyn shoots a bank robber, Deke convinces Ruby that her cousin is one bullet away from getting hurt. Alone, the two embark on a journey to recapture Ruby's father's killer, unprepared for the unfulfilled feelings that are reawakened. But Deke has secrets that haunt him and keep him from committing to a woman. Can Ruby heal his wounded heart and help him learn to love again? Or will those skeletons keep him prisoner? Download this lively western historical romance and start reading it now! Other Historical Romance by Sylvia McDaniel Lipstick and Lead "¢Desperate "¢Deadly "¢Dangerous "¢Daring "¢Determined - August 2015 The Burnett Brides: "¢Rancher Takes a Bride "¢Outlaw Takes a Bride "¢The Marshal Takes a Bride "¢The Christmas Bride The Cuvier Women: "¢Wronged "¢Betrayed "¢Beguiled Other Historical Romances "¢A Hero's Heart "¢A Scarlet Bride Views: 47
England in the Middle Ages is far from a jolly place for an unprotected young woman. Yet the savagery of her stepbrother and the devious schemes of her stepsister have given golden-haired Helena Talbot little choice. She must find shelter elsewhere. Afforded protection by the magnanimouse Duke of Gavenshire, Helena nonetheless lives under an assumed name, ever fearful her whereabouts will be revealed to her stepbrother. Only one dream transports her above her worries, the desire that one day she will be reunited with brave Tancred. Years have passed since they were together and now an ocean and a king's decree keep them apart. But are those obstacles stronger than a woman's paryer for love? Views: 47
She wasn’t meant for movie stars, Hollywood, or happy endings. And then she met him.Happy Endings are for fairy tales. Or the movies. Not for real life. At least, not in Claire’s life. Even though she’s starting over, she knows better than to want too much this time. But when she falls, literally, into the strong arms of Hollywood’s ‘it’ boy Josh Wiley, Claire’s in for some surprises. Her plans for rest and relaxation are forgotten as one incredible night with Josh becomes two... And her heart begins to want him as much as her body. Will two kids, one bastard ex-husband, and Josh’s juggernaut career mean the end of their affair? Or can Claire find her happy ending after all? Views: 47
Callie DeBoyer is unsettled as she arrives at Bridal Veil Island with the Bridgeport family. She's just received a letter from her parents, missionaries in coastal Africa, stating they are in dire need of more personnel. Should Callie give up her governess job and join her parents in their important work? Is God calling her to the mission field, or does she just want to escape the emotional scars of being jilted by her former beau?When she enrolls young Thomas Bridgeport in golf lessons, Callie meets Wesley Townsend, who urges Callie to take lessons, as well. During their time at the golf course, Callie comes to care for Wesley--until she discovers hidden secrets about his past. Then expensive jewels go missing from various homes on the island, and suspicion is aimed in Callie's direction. As the investigation continues, Callie wonders if she should escape it all by going to Africa. After the secrets he kept about his past, will Wesley ever be a man she can honor and trust for the rest of her life? Views: 47
Angeline Breaux loves the bayou—She also loves Jefferson Villare. Unfortunately, he's in love with a dream - of becoming a medical researcher. To make matters worse, Angeline's father has arranged her marriage to another man - one who will keep Angeline in the bayou. Jefferson can't reconcile his desires. He loves Angeline, but God has called him to work with beakers and theories - work that will surely lead him far away from the backwards bayou that Angeline loves. Can Angeline and Jefferson allow the Lord to direct their paths, or will the plans of men thwart their happiness forever? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents! Views: 47
A Common Scandal
By Amanda Weaver
Finishing school taught Amelia Wheeler how to put on a well-mannered performance—when she’s not bored and looking for trouble. Lady Grantham’s is behind her and now it’s time for Amelia to keep her promise to her dying mother: marry a title and leave her wild days behind.
That promise would be much easier to keep if Nate Smythe hadn’t just reappeared in a London ballroom. The son of an impoverished sailor, Nate—Natty, as he used to be called—has grown up to become handsome, rich and polished. He claims to be looking for a proper bride who can advance his business interests, but that doesn’t stop him from seeking out Amelia every chance he gets. Challenging her. Kissing her.
Suddenly, struggling against her simmering passion is the least of Amelia’s problems—one of her titled suitors is hiding a desperate secret that could stop Amelia from pleasing her parents or finding happiness with Nate. As a weeklong house party threatens to derail her hard-won future, Amelia must decide: fight against disaster or act like the lady she’s promised to become?
This book is approximately 86,000 words
Book two of The Grantham Girls Views: 47
