Short Westerns

Can an invisible man find the love and acceptance that he's never had? As a halfbreed, Angus Macawi has never been accepted by his native tribe, or the townsfolk of Fort Pierre. He's lived on the outskirts both literally and figuratively. No one wants anything to do with him--he's invisible to everyone--until he meets Amelia Fletcher. This irksome female refuses to leave him alone, even though he does everything he can to stop her from visiting him, he can't help the feelings she's stirring within him. Would it be okay for him to feel hope for the first time?

In this Very Short Introduction Stephen J. Davis discusses the history of monasticism, from our earliest evidence for it, and the different types that have developed from antiquity to the present day. He considers where monasteries are located, from East Asia to North America, and everywhere in between, and how their settings impact the everyday life and worldview of the monks and nuns who dwell there. Exploring how monastic communities are organized, he also looks at how aspects of life like food, sleep, sex, work, and prayer are regimented.

Alex needs to be in control of his life. As a head chef of a restaurant, he has the ability to choose exactly how things should go, and for the most part, everything runs seamlessly. When he gets a letter from his grandfather with the name of the woman he is supposed to marry, he instantly puts up his guard. He can't let his grandfather make such an important decision for him. Deciding that he can't let his stubbornness dictate his life either, he starts writing Haven to find out who she is for himself. He finds an incredibly driven woman who always fights for what she wants and needs. He ...

In the town of Name Pending, Wyoming, Elijah Potbury does brisk business as the territory's only practicing necromancer. For a reasonable fee, he'll raise any friend or family member. Stories contained in this fourth volume: "The Ravenous Man-Eater": Mr. Seven, owner of the airship Azincourt, assigns Professor Hemplewick the task of creating a many-tentacled, armor-plated monstrosity in the form of a giant slug to work in the engine room of the Azincourt. A reanimated human brain from a freshly deceased corpse is needed to power the creature, for which Seven turns to Potbury. Aware of ...

Valentine’s Day means hearts and chocolate and roses … and sometimes those hearts are broken... This is the perfect series to get you in the mood! Grab some hot chocolate and curl up with this great boxset. The heroines are strong women who know what they want in life but struggle to balance their goals with their love lives. The heroes are willing to work through that struggle to find true love with the women of their dreams. Follow them through all the ups and downs of small-town life as the most romantic holiday of the year approaches! Surprise Valentine Love Story Romance Book 1 A ...

No-nonsense account executive Bianca St. James is determined to do what it takes to win the “summer of no sex” bet she’s made with her three best friends. She’s smart and capable and she always plays to win, but what Bianca doesn’t count on is her billionaire client being so fiendishly hot. Professional bull rider Tomaz Santos has been at loose ends since retiring from the rodeo circuit and returning home to Brazil to take over his family swimwear business. He’s learned the hard way how precious family is and he’s not taking anything for granted. Bianca is the woman this ...

An Opposites Attract Romance Wyatt My brothers think I'm Father's favorite. But I'm constantly having to prove I'm the right choice to take over the Briggs empire. If this rodeo and investment opportunity go off without a hitch, I'll be taken seriously. But a fire burns down our cafe and my dreams go up in smoke. Caitlin's hot tempered, passionate, and her home cooking is my saving grace. When I go to work with her to save the deal, she's the first person I've never had to prove my worth to. Can I keep a secret to protect Caitlin or will my father get in the way of our love? *** One feud. ...

Do you want to learn about Martha Washington but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then the short and concise book “Martha Washington: First Lady of the United States” is for you!! During Martha Washington’s long and productive life, she had many interesting adventures and made many contributions to the young American republic, including the following: • She successfully took over the massive Custis estate after the death of her first husband, showing her skills as a businesswoman. • During the American Revolutionary War, she spent around five years in total ...

When two Amish children are taken by a known killer, will their father break his vow against violence to save their lives? It’s 1826, and Amish congregations are settling in Ohio. Although they do so despite dangers such as bears, wolves, and cougars, they look forward to building new communities in which to worship. But there are worse dangers than bears, wolves, and cougars. When two children are taken by a murderer with a savage past, their father must decide if he can defy his community’s Ordnung and commit violence to save their lives. If not, he knows they will be lost forever—...

Lazarus County has yet to be tamed. There’s drought, bandits, and natives to contend with. People have moved out there hoping to better themselves, have a chance at the kind of life they could never hope for back East. The town of Gilgamesh, the county seat, offers plenty of people second chances. One of those people is Daniel Grantham, the new schoolmaster. The town needs him bad but his past in the U.S. army still haunts him. He and Melanie Dineage, the general store owner’s daughter, catch each other’s attention but will she be able to come to terms with his past when even he cannot?

The story of Wyoming rancher, Sam Murray, who raises his son the only way he knows how. Through the trials of life and family secrets, the cowboy kid will come of age. Celebrating the western lifestyle and all who live it. "Cowboys & Indians" Magazine May/June 2021: A western page-turner doesn't always have to involve tense, ongoing conflicts between heroes and villains. Sometimes a story can be authentically "cowboy" but more grounded, emotionally complex, and a closer reflection of what life looks like for those who live in wide open spaces and work the land every day. "The Cowboy Kid" (...

She swore she’d never return… but fate—and love—have other plans. Years ago, Melanie Masterson left Copper Canyon behind, her heart shattered and vowing never to look back. But when tragedy calls her home, she finds herself face-to-face with Ben Andrews—the man who broke her heart. Ben never understood why Melanie left, but now that she's back, he’s determined to make things right. A sudden blizzard strands her in town, and when she’s pulled into a fight to save the struggling hospital, she and Ben are forced to work together. Old flames reignite… but danger lurks in the ...

The birth of the United States of America signaled a deadly struggle that cost the lives of thousands of American and British soldiers. The conflict between the mother country, Britain, and the colonists didn't start overnight; it was series of events over a decade that finally led to the first shots being fired at the battle of Lexington and Concord. This bitter war would drag on for years, with battlegrounds scattered up and down the eastern seaboard of the now United States - few were spared the effects of the war.

Short Rides is an anthology compilation of two novellas and one short story in the Rough Riders world. These are NOT meant to be listened to as standalone stories but are a peek into favorite characters' lives after the happily ever after....

Sparks and Bullets fly between them. Their romance ignites amidst the chaos, With danger at every turn, will their love and determination be enough to lead them to brighter days?Jordan Ryder returns to Ryders’ Bluff to care for her sick mother, reluctantly leaving behind the life she once knew. Her siblings are slowly returning to Montana, but the threat of a ruthless land developer brings danger to their doorstep. Arnie “Viking” Pedersen, a military veteran and friend of Jordan’s brother, breaks down on a remote mountain road and encounters Jordan, a fiery beauty who makes him walk...

This is a collection of short stories about contemporary women living and working in the western United States. They each face challenges - poverty, violence, grief, discrimination - and handle them in their own way, but usually with a spirit of grit and determination. Three of these stories have never before been published, and one was a 2021 finalist in The LAURA Short Story contest for members of Women Writing the West.

Cowboy Cal Hayden has loved Rachel Gray practically since the first time he set eyes on her. But Cal’s a careful, responsible man who knows better than to start a relationship before he can give it his all. He bided his time while caring for his family through his father’s terminal illness. Now his father is gone and his mother is settled, but has Cal waited too long to make his move?

Do you want to learn about the botanist John Bartram but don’t have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this is the short and concise book for you! Some of the many accomplishments of John Bartram were: Established one of America’s first botanical gardens in Philadelphia. Held regular scientific correspondence with such notable scientists as: Peter Collinson, Carl Linnaeus, Alexander Garden, Benjamin Franklin, Cadwallader Colden, and more. Explored and recorded his journey into uncharted parts of up-state New York in the 1740s. Co-founded the American Philosophical Society ...

A Short History of Western Thought outlines the 2,500-year history of European ideas from the philosophers of classical antiquity to the thinkers of today; no major representative of any significant strand of Western thought escapes Trombley's attention. Included are the Christian Scholastic theologians of the Middle Ages, the German idealists from Kant to Hegel, and the four shapers-in-chief of our modern world: Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, Sigmund Freud, and Albert Einstein.

This dazzling collection of short stories explores the allure and confusion of what happens when East meets West. Fantasy and realism collide as a rickshaw driver writes letters home describing his film-star career in Bombay, a mispronunciation leads to romance and an unusual courtship in '60s London, two childhood friends turned diplomats live out fantasies hatched by Star Trek and Christopher Columbus dreams of consummating his relationship with Queen Isabella.