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A Coal Miner's Quilt


Deanna Edens - 2020
    This account is told by an elderly woman, named Sadie, who lives in Sissonville, West Virginia, and her neighbor, Finn, who is an authority on the myths and legends of the Hatfields and McCoys. Throughout this narrative, they recall stories that have been passed down from generation to generation pertaining to family feuds and the coal mining wars that took place in West Virginia during the turn of the last century. The tales they tell encompass brutal incidents, such as the Matewan Massacre, the Battle of Blair Mountain and some background surrounding the famous Hatfield and McCoy feud. It is also a portrait of a family who lived through the times when coal miners were subjected to harsh and unfair treatment while working for nonunion companies, and the battle that brought the United Mine Workers of America into the coal fields of Southern West Virginia. Many of the characters, such as Sid Hatfield, Jessie Lee Maynard, “Mother” Mary Harris Jones and the Baldwin-Felts detectives may be familiar to the reader, but even if they aren’t, you will still find yourself enthralled with the history of West Virginia and their people, while discovering one reason that “Mountaineers are Always Free.”

Saddle Mountain


Paul L. Thompson - 2013
    From 1873 until his death in 1896, Judge Isaac Charles Parker policed seventy-four thousand square miles, with two hundred or so lawmen. The area was called by several names; Last of the Western Frontier, Hell’s Fringe, The Nations and Indian Territory just to name a few. Several more names were used, but should not appear in print at this time.

Until I Find You (Billie Carlson #1)


Anna Smith - 2022
    Perfect for fans of Marnie Riches and Martina Cole.WHEN YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING, YOU'LL STOP AT NOTHINGBillie Carlson left the police force under a cloud. Once a promising young officer she now works as a private investigator, rooting out insurance scams and spying on cheating spouses.One morning a distraught young woman comes into her office saying that her baby has been stolen. Her story seems unbelievable, yet something about her makes Billie want to help - Billie knows what it's like to lose someone too.To get to the bottom of the case Billie must rattle some dangerous cages and rely on old police friends for inside help. Soon she discovers a network of crime deeper and far more twisted than she ever could have imagined. But is she in way over her head?

Apocalypse Trails: Episode 3


Joe Nobody - 2016
    As he passes through the doomsday landscape created from Yellowstone’s epic eruption, Jack’s life is threatened by an avalanche of volcanic sludge, resulting in the loss of his transportation and equipment. Finding himself injured and marooned in a deeply divided community, the commander’s only hope for survival is a desperate gamble through hostile territory and the dim hope that a remote military base still exists and can provide life-sustaining resources for the fledgling group of survivors.

Katherine Moves To Kansas (Modern Mail Order Brides Book 14)


Olivia Gaines - 2022
    

Sailing Orders


David O'Neil - 2013
    Following the life of an abandoned 13 year old who by chance is instrumental in saving a family from robbery and worse. Taken in by the naval Captain Bowers he is placed as a midshipman in his benefactor’s ship. From that time onward with the increasing demands of the conflict with France, Martin Forrest grows up fast. The relationship with his benefactors family is formalized when he is adopted by them and has a home once more. Romance with Jennifer the Captain’s ward links him ever closer to the family. Meanwhile he serves in the West Indies where good fortune results in his gaining considerable wealth personally. With promotion and command he is able to marry and reclaim his birth-right, stolen from him by his step-mother and her lover. The mysterious (call me merely Mr. Smith) involves Martin in more activity in the shadowy world of spies and secret agents. Mainly a question of infiltrating and extricating agents, his involvement becomes more complex as time goes on. A cruise to India consolidates his position and rank with the successful capture of prizes when returning convoying East-Indiamen. His rise to Post rank is followed by a series of events, that sadly culminate in family tragedy. Though still young Martin Forrest-Bowers faces and empty future, yet the mysterious merely Mr. Smith has requested his service. Why does the spymaster require of him, and what lies ahead?

Eboni With The White Skin


Ashantay Keys - 2017
    Trying to instill in their precious daughter their bigotry and those they felt superior over, only made Eboni do exactly what they forbade. Secretly living a life her parents and peers would be disgusted by, Eboni finds herself smitten with Julien St. West, but he's not the kind of man that the Sinclairs would welcome with open arms. Finding out about Eboni's upbringing, Julien ignores Eboni's warnings and begs to become apart of her family not knowing what consequences lie in his near future. Will Julien ever meet the Sinclairs or will he lose his life trying?

The Right Kinda Hood


K.C. Mills - 2019
    His past life experiences have made him the man he is today. It was never glamorous but it was necessary. Forced to be the man of the house at a young age, East has always handled business and family before anything. Settling down with one woman, has never fit into the hierarchy of his needs. Joi loves hard and at times too much. Her loyalty has kept her in a relationship with a man who does not value her as he should, but with no evidence of any wrong doing, Joi cannot bring herself to leave. Having something at the end of the day is better than nothing and Joi only has gut feelings. Joi’s best friend, Nyelle is all about her son. After news of her long time boyfriend’s infidelities comes out in the worst way, she is no longer concerned with a relationship. Taking care of home and making sure her son is happy is her only focus. In Vega’s mind it will always be loyalty over anything. That mind frame caused him to lose three years of his life. Now that he is home, Vega’s way of thinking has changed. No longer concerned with the fast life, Vega is ready to try something different. Each of these four have their own insecurities and doubts that they have to work through in order to see what’s in front of them. Each guarded for their own reasons, they must decide if the potential benefits of a new relationship outweigh the risks. Will they decide to take that leap or will the past stand in the way of what could a beautiful future?

Defiance: The Complete Box Set (The Defending Home Series Books 1-3)


William H. Weber - 2017
    He grows his own crops, generates his own power and draws fresh water from his own deep aquifer.But when a nearby town's water supply dwindles in the searing Arizona heat, Dale's peaceful existence is threatened.The new mayor and sheriff want every last drop for themselves and they're willing to do whatever it takes to get it.With a crooked local government conspiring against him, Dale will need to stand in defiance or risk losing everything.Includes all three books in The Defending Home Series. Book One: Defiance, Book Two: A House Divided and Book Three: Judgment Day.

Hell Or High Water In The Indian Territory: The Adventures of the Dodson Brothers, Deputy U.S. Marshals


Terry Grosz - 2017
    Ride with the three Dodson Brothers who experienced the almost total loss of their family members to cattle rustling, raping and murdering ex-confederate soldiers. Soldiers who then fled into the lawless Indian Territory to avoid prosecution in a land where only a few federal lawmen were available to enforce the laws of the land. Follow the tribulations of the three Dodson Brothers who cold track the murderers of their family members throughout the Indian Territory and, without lawful authority other than the rights of man, bring the killers before Federal Judge Isaac “The Hanging Judge” Parker for prosecution. Experience their conversion into Deputy U.S. Marshals at the behest of Judge Parker and then follow their law enforcement adventures as they pursue murderers, bootleggers, horse thieves, cattle rustlers and rapists throughout the Indian Territory wanted by Judge Parker's Court. Warning, be prepared for a surprising ending to the adventures of the three Dodson brothers, Deputy U.S. Marshals… Terry Grosz was a Conservation Officer for more than 32 years initially for the State of California as a fish and game warden and then with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a special agent. His fourteen previous wildlife law enforcement true life adventure books include Wildlife Wars, winner of the National Outdoor book award for nature and environment. He has a two hour movie credit titled “Wildlife Wars” with the Animal Planet T.V. series and is the author of six historical mountain man and western novels. He lives in Colorado.

Bound By Love


P.G. Van - 2018
    But when his eyes met with those of a simple and beautiful woman he grew up with, his heart longs for her. He wants her but fights the fierce attraction towards her even if he can't take his eyes off her. The way he looks at her makes her heart thud with excitement but she knew he is supposed to marry another woman. How long will they be able to deny the passion between them? Bound by Love is a standalone, passionate romantic short story.

The Missing Life


Ella King - 2021
    Until a head injury causes her brain to start losing new memories.Determined to fight it, Abby sets out to prove her diagnosis wrong by grabbing life with both hands. She’ll save her memory by embarking on a list of experiences that will be simply unforgettable.All seems to be working well - until a trip of a lifetime to New York City, where she bumps into a friendly stranger called Finn.But is he a stranger at all?

51 Inspirational Sweet Western Romances Box Set (Mega Box Set Series Book 11)


Katie Wyatt - 2019
    Included in this amazing set are our number-one best sellers by Kat Carson, Brenda Clemmons, Ellen Anderson, and Ada Oakley, as well as some of my own stories. This collection will introduce you to some of our popular historical mail order bride stories as well as historical westerns and contemporary westerns.51 Inspirational Sweet Western Romances Box setBook 1 The Fur TrapperBook 2 Home For Christmas GiftBook 3 Sally’s ChristmasBook 4 New Christmas DreamsBook 5 The Cowboy pirateBook 6 The Pony's Tail RanchBook 7 Catching Christmas SpiritBook 8 Clara and BenBook 9 Freeman's FarmBook 10 Smoldering FuryBook 11 A love So UnstagedBook 12 The School MasterBook 13 Vagabond HeartBook 14 Mary's English GentlemanBook 15 Katie and JaneBook 16 Trixie, Bella and EvaBook 17 Rose, Annie and LauraBook 18 JenBook 19 MaryBook 20 Maggie's MaelstromBook 21 Hanna's HazardBook 22 Anna's AnswerBook 23 Fanny’s FlawsBook 24 Gloria's GloryBook 25 Jesse JamesBook 26 Stolen BridesBook 27 Love Never FailsBook 28 Deborah’s DiscoveryBook 29 Valentine ElizaBook 30 The Lost BrideBook 31 Belle’s TrainBook 32 Fallacies of LoveBook 33 Emily’s True LoveBook 34 Rachel’s LessonBook 35 A Musical InterludeBook 36 Song of The HeartBook 37 The Sheriff's SweetheartBook 38 Bodie's Most WantedBook 39 Nature's BountyBook 40 Ella’s MiracleBook 41 Grace’s TruthBook 42 Love of JaneBook 43 Heather’s HealingBook 44 Juliet’s CourageBook 45 Martha's CourageBook 46 Dusk of AcceptanceBook 47 A Sublime NightBook 48 Midnight TranquilityBook 49 Three BridesBook 50 Mary’s Frontier FreedomBook 51 Jenny’s Unexpected Love Read all the books by bestselling author,Katie Wyatt! - 50 Boxset Inspirational Historical Western Romances, Mail Order Bride (Mega Box Set Series Book 8-24 Books Western Women Tales of Love Box Set : Historical Western Mail Order Bride and Contemporary Western Romance (Mega Box Set Series Book 9-31 Sweet Inspirational Romances Mail Order Bride & Christmas Box Set: Historical Western ,Christian Contemporary Collection (Mega Box Set Series Book 10) Mega Box Set Complete Series -25 Book Mega Box Set 5 Complete Series: Mail Order Bride-27 Book Mega Box Set 5 Complete Series-Box Set Wild West Brides of Bodie Complete Series-Complete Series Emma Jackson's Western Frontier Love Plus Oregon Trail-Orphans of Albany Complete Series-Christmas Brides Collection: 7 Book Heartwarming-25 Book Mega Box Set Complete Series-Box Set Unexpected Love Complete Series-8 Book Complete Series Peril or Prosper Plus The Grant Boys Katie Wyatt’s Clean and Wholesome novelette American Mail Order B ride historical Western box set romance series is enjoyable for all ages.

The New Kid 2: In the Dog House


Maureen Straka - 2018
    He also has to deal with an awful substitute teacher, his know-it-all cousin, and a cheating scandal at school. Can he help to figure out who cheated on the test before the whole class is punished?

UNEARTHLY


Stephen R. King - 2018
    Sometimes it feels like we are all on a different planet earth. Sometimes we are!