But when Jemina resists, he brings in some muscle to finish the job. But Luke Horn isn't just a gun for hire. He doesn't like what he hears about Fetterman. So he sides with Jemima and her foreman, Fed Sauermann, to get the rustlers off her land and bring Fetterman’s plans tumbling down. When the three are driven off the ranch, they find a hideout in the hills to hatch a plan to reclaim the ranch. It’s not long before Luke Horn find himself fighting for his life - and the land of the woman he loves. Hired Gun is a thrilling saga of gunplay and romance, perfect for fans of classic Western adventure. Praise for Christopher Kenworthy 'A thrilling read.' - Robert Foster, acclaimed author of The Lunar Code. ‘Kenworthy is a craftsman and entertainer.’ - Richard Foreman, bestselling author of The Sword of Rome series Christopher Kenworthy was a journalist and novelist. His other Westerns include Apache Country and Badlands, and he has also written two naval fiction series - the John Paul Jones adventures and the In the Dark of the Moon saga. Pioneering Press is an imprint of Endeavour Press, the UK’s leading independent digital publisher. We publish new and classic westerns by authors from the US and the UK.

    Then he saves the life of Sarah Lawton, a lovely widow with her young daughter, both helpless under Indian fire. And by doing so, he' made mortal enemies with the Cheyenne-who are now out for his blood...

    Except the shop owner is now Kyle Nichols and he is a dream. However, with her father on death’s door she is here to make peace with her mother after not speaking since she left, and not to find true love.  The last thing she expects to find is a plot to buy up her family’s land to build a shopping mall. Will she be able to stop Hawthorn Enterprises from running her town? Will she patch things up with her mother? Will little Bryce ever take a liking to her? Who is the blonde with Kyle? It all comes down to family and history in the tiny town of Snowy Mountain. Come on down and see if Juliana will ever make her dream of owning a diner a reality.Snowy Mountain SeriesBook 1: Juliana’s JourneyBook 2: Building Bailey’sBook 3: Patricia’s PatientBook 4: Hannah’s HandymanBook 5: Freeman’s FarmBook 6: Writing RomanceBook 7: Wendy’s Wild LoveBook 8: Jesse’s JewelBook 9: Cassie’s Cause …“These are stories of hope, fear, romance, suspense and true love.”... Brenda Clemmons and Katie Wyatt’s Clean and Wholesome Contemporary Western Romance series is enjoyable for all ages.

    He wrote more than sixty novels, including the classic Riders of the Purple Sage, but he also produced some of the finest Western short fiction ever written. The stories collected here are shining examples of his best. Included in this volume is "The Ranger," first published in 1929 but never before in the form Grey himself intended. Here is a rare opportunity to experience the short stories of Zane Grey, restored and correct to the original vision, a vision that has remained unmatched for nearly a century!

    Cameron Cooke... Elijah Jones is a man with a violent past ... Setting out for the Arizona Territory, Jones seeks to escape his past and live a quieter, gentler life in the vast wilderness of the Mogollon Rim. But men who once made their living with the gun cannot simply walk away. In an untamed land teeming with Apaches and desperadoes, Jones finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a territorial war pitting him against new foes - and old ones... Through showdowns on dusty streets to savage gunfights in the wild, Jones is dogged by the demons of his former life, and realizes he must face them if he ever hopes to leave the trail of the gunman far behind...

    Will they overcome with hearts and humor intact? Will they survive at all? Reader Reviews: "I know if you enjoy reading about strong confident and brave women you will love this book as much as I did!" "Recommend this books to all who enjoy Westerns, or even if you have never read one. I think you would perhaps see some of the personalities, philosophies and behavior in yourself and those you know and only read about! A very HUMAN book!" "WOW. Bought this book with the thoughts of perhaps a light read.... I'm telling you, the detail, the writing, the story were all superb." "This book is for everyone. I couldn't wait to see what happened but I didn't want it to end." "If this book doesn't get made into a big-budget movie with an ensemble of major actresses, Hollywood will have missed out on a blockbuster." "I loved this book from beginning to end. And the unique way the author told it. A most fun read. If I had lived in that time period I would have wanted to be one of those women in pants!"

    That is until a beautiful raven-haired whirlwind blows into his life. Nisha Raine is a free-spirited, unstoppable force. She races into town on a coal-black mare with the speed of a hurricane and the heart of a champion, intent on competing in the Dawson Derby. When Nisha and Eric meet, a clash of wills ensues. However, neither can deny their intense attraction. Can they bridge the divide and cross the finish line together, or will their differences make them falter and lose the race?

    Having never cooked a day in her life, she is terrified of being found out and banished to the cotton fields as was her mother before her. But when she accidentally burns the freedom papers of Jonathan Mayfield, a handsome free man of color to whom she's attracted, her fear of the fields becomes secondary.A gifted cabinetmaker, Jonathan Mayfield's heart is set on finally becoming a respected businessman by outfitting a bedroom at the palatial Riverwood—until a beautiful new slave destroys his proof of freedom and his fragile confidence along with it. When the mistress of Riverwood orders Dinah to work alongside the sullen Mr. Mayfield, sparks fly setting the two on a collision course. Is their mutual love for God strong enough to overcome deep-seated insecurities and set the couple on a path toward self-acceptance and love for each other?

    Phil Evarts is dead, and the Hatchet Range is up for grabs. That’s 70,000 acres of prime turf just waiting for the man rich enough to buy it . . . or the gunman crazy enough to kill for it. Every schemer in town has his eyes on Hatchet, and Bide Mariner leads the charge. An unscrupulous rancher who’ll stop at nothing for cash, Mariner has the money and the guns to take whatever he wants. Only Will Ballard stands in his way—and that means Ballard is marked for death.   The foreman at Hatchet Range, Ballard is an honest man who’ll do anything to keep the ranch from falling into Mariner’s hands. In a town so rotten with greed that even the sheriff is against him, Ballard must stand alone to save this little piece of the American West.   Voted one of the top twenty-five westerns of all time by the Western Writers of America and made into a 1952 Republic film starring Rod Cameron, Ride the Man Down showcases award-winning author Luke Short at the height of his writing powers.

    it’s the late fall of 1850 and love is starting to blossom in Nearly lawless town of Dodge city!this historical, inspirational Western romance much loved series is about empowered women who turn around their hopeless circumstances in this mid-18th-century tale of the old West, with strong faith and discover authentic men and true love. “BEST SELLING AUTHOR IN ROMANCE” Borrow for Free with Kindle Unlimited or Amazon Prime Meet Winter, she has been scandalize and put to shame in her beloved town of Bangor Maine.Unable to go to her local church, and support herself after the incident she takes the only option she has to seek marriage far away from all of this pain and suffering.She accepts farmer and blacksmith Henry Olson's offer for marriage and a paid for train ticket after just two letters.What happened on that fateful frosty morning that tragically changed her family's lives? Has her heart been irreparably crushed?Will Mr. Henry Olson be all that he seems to be? Can Winter rise above her misfortune and find true love and happiness?"You want me to sleep in the barn?" Henry asked, his expression wary. “On our wedding night?"Winter nodded. "Or the tack shed," she replied. “Whichever you believe would be most comfortable."Will Mother Nature give a devastating blow that will end there love before it starts?Come on down to Dodge city where the bars outnumber the other businesses, you can hang out with the local folks like the massive blacksmith Henry Olson, mustache deputy Bat Masterson and of course the lovely petite 5 foot tall emotionally scarred Winter Lindstrom… “A story of compassion, hope, fear, romance, suspense and true love.”While this book is part of a romance series, it can definitely be read as a standalone book.Take a peek at the “Look Inside” cover picture for a free mail order brides western romance book. A clean novelette American mail order bride historical Western book romance series.

    Still grieving for the baby boy she was forced to give up for adoption, she agrees that he will be her secret - a precious memory but spoken of to no one. She seeks consolation by taking under her wing two frightened little girls. Together they suffer the hardship and insecurity of poor billets until finally settling at Lane End Farm near Keswick, the home of her Aunt Florrie, where she collects a few other lost souls in need of a sympathetic ear.When she meets Harry Driscoll, a young airman, Daisy hopes to have a second chance at love; little does she know that her secret is about to come back to haunt her.

    He spends all his time working his ranch with his best friend Lacey, roping, and riding horses. Then Emma Flowers shows up to interview for a job and his world is turned upside down. Emma is his polar opposite—serious and thoughtful while he’s funny and loud. He can’t get enough of this woman, who is not only gorgeous but also knows her way around a farm. But Emma has no interest in dating. She just wants to do her job and go home, but something about Pete intrigues her. The more they work together, the more they’re drawn to each other. But Pete’s close friendship with Lacey threatens to derail what could become a great relationship between Pete and Emma. He doesn’t want to cut either woman out of his life, but it might come down to what he wants most: love or friendship. Cowboy Boss is a limited time box set with 4 bonus books.

    There, Rachel is convinced her fate is sealed, but she has reckoned without the actions of handsome landowner Jared Lytton who comes to her rescue.Despite being vindicated, Rachel is forced to leave the village. Life is tough and she has to struggle to survive until she meets the widow Beulah Thomas and her son William. Working on their farm, she is treated with kindness and when William asks for her hand in marriage, she agrees - more out of gratitude than out of love. But Rachel cannot forget Jared Lytton, whose path seems destined to cross hers.

    Obsessed with finding his brother’s killer, Johnny makes himself very visible in a place where people often assume new identities and don’t want to be found. It will require all of Johnny’s experience and skills to stay alive. His man-hunt results in action, adventure and romance, which all combine to reflect life on the Texas frontier and a number of people find their fate is altered; by not only their decisions but by chance meetings with strangers, including one who rides a tall horse.

    Work on the Santa Fe Trail, and on a Mississippi River boat give him a start, but the years of Civil War leave him broke and footloose in South Texas. There he discovers more cattle running loose than he ever knew existed. Teaming up with two ex-Federal soldiers, he sets out to gather his wealth, one head at a time. While gathering and driving Longhorns, Mac and his friends meet an interesting collection of characters, including Margo. Mac and Margo and the crew learn about Longhorns, and life, from hard experience before they eventually head west. Outlaws and harrowing river crossings are just two of the challenges they face along their way.