Short Westerns

When Catherine Olsen answers his mail order bride ad, he believes that her arrival will help him fulfill at least one of his few remaining dreams. But then Bessie Calhoun steps off the train and into his life, and nothing will be the same ever again After her scoundrel of a husband dies, leaving Bessie with child and all alone in New York City, she doesn’t know how she’ll managed to provide for herself and her baby. Then her friend Catherine proposes a deception, one that makes Bessie deeply uncomfortable, but which she accepts because she has few other choices if she hopes to give her ...

She was sunshine. He was clouds. Until a sprig of mistletoe changed everything. Griff Marcello must live with the shame of the crime he once committed for his mobster father. As he grows into a man, he's found security as a cowboy living in Glory Hill, Nebraska, but the memory of his sin never leaves him. Joyanna Hollinger is devoted to the community of Glory Hill, and with Christmas approaching, her plans for a special Christmas Eve service consumes her. All her efforts are falling into place--until she loses a key part of the celebration. When Griff receives an unexpected gift from his ...

Two men in competition to capture the heart of a cautious cook. Is this a recipe for disaster or true love? Alice Connelly agrees to participate in a new matchmaking project organized by her pastor and the orphanage's matron. She can find no peace accepting a role as a mail-order bride and instead becomes the first volunteer to accept a job in a local restaurant and relocate to Carrie Town, Texas. She hopes the experience will help her to discover what she wants in life. But in a town where single men outnumber women thirty to one, she’s more confused than ever. Thrilled to put her skills...

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One woman’s quest to discover her past could unravel the Diamante Dynasty in this billionaire family saga from USA Today Bestselling Author Lucy McConnell. When Evelyn finds an old charm and a letter from a man who could be her biological father, she runs to her best friend, Bryce. He’s the one she can always count on; but, he has a secret of his own—he’s in love with her. Evelyn fears losing Bryce’s friendship if they try and fail at a romantic relationship; but she can’t deny that there’s always been an attraction between them. She’s vulnerable while finding her place in ...

Billy and Ben have just finished putting the final touches on Billy and Joy's new home. Billy stands back and as he admires it, he likes what he sees and can't wait to show it to Joy. It's April 1875 and their second baby is due any day. As Ben watches Billy, he is grateful that Billy accepted their offer of land to build a home on their property so Hildie can be close to her daughter and grandchildren. Beulah loves her new life working at the mercantile, having her own room in a local boarding home, and being able to finally provide for herself. The sheriff advises her that Jed is being ...

Heart of the West is a collection of 19 short stories that take place in the Southwestern United States, penned by legendary author O. Henry. With his customary wit, the author paints a beautiful - and amusing - picture of the Old West. His stories all end with a twist, often to comedic ends, sometimes with tragedy. O. Henry brings the Old West alive in these stories as only he could.

Tired of only being wanted for his money, and with an urgent need to marry to keep his inheritance, Cory applies for a mail-order bride through his cousin's agency. He tells himself he'll let her know before their wedding that he's actually wealthy. After all, he doesn't want to start their marriage with a lie. After her parents' death, Etta has sold nearly everything she owns just to survive. Now, the man who owns the mortgage has made it clear, marry him, or else. Desperate, she fills out a mail-order bride application, and sneaks away under false pretenses. She plans to tell her intended...

Ride Baby Ride: Gage Jenick has loved his best friend's little sister for a long time, but when a freak accident causes Katy Thompson to lose the memory of their unforgettable night together, he's going to have to work to win her heart. Rocky Ride: Bad boy Mitch Thompson has finally convinced straight-laced Anna Coleman to take him for a ride, but he'll have to fight for the chance at forever.

Pa and the boys run into an unforeseen situation. The decisions of one man are creating ripple effects in the lives of others, with two young girls caught in the middle. Can they just wash their hands of it and go about their lives?

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 third volume: "A Long Way From Name Pending": A traveler from the future is shot and killed in the town of Name Pending, leaving behind a small triangular prism containing a composite of all the collected known knowledge of the twenty-second century. Mr. Seven and most of the townspeople will seemingly stop at nothing to possess it. "Subterranean Sojourn": Mr. Seven journeys deep ...

Lillie can hardly believe she will finally meet her sister Edith after years of being separated. Disillusioned with small town life in 1920s Wisconsin where her choices and circumstances have led to little more than daydreams and working as a dressmaker, she jumps at the chance to join Edith as a switchboard operator in Anchorage, Alaska. Lillie figures she can get to know her sister and save some of her earnings to fulfill her dream of becoming an actress. She’ll stay long enough to enjoy Edith’s wedding and then head south to Beverly Hills, California to audition for the brand-new ...

(Professionally Edited June 24th 2018) I let his love almost destroy me and now I was running from it all. Alisa I've loved him forever or so it seems. I was to be wed to his twin brother as the contract demanded. He let his sister beat me and his brother kill my father. Now, the Emilio Empire is at stake and everyone wanted a piece of it. But, the Emilio empire isn't the only prize. In order to take control of the family, they needed me to say I do. And, I am not willing to go down without a fight. Jason She should have been mine. However, our fates were decided the day we were born. I ...

A collection of twenty-four adventure, western and humor stories by the short story author John T. Watts. This is the first of two volumes. Volume II being comprised of different subjects and genres.

In the midst of a lively country dance, gunshots ring out at the stagecoach station and Texas Ranger Chick Bowdrie finds the station's master sprawled in a pool of his own blood. Twelve thousand dollars are missing. And an innocent man has been murdered. And it's up to Chick to bring the killer to justice. With the unerring instincts that make him one of the best trackers in the Texas Rangers, Chick locates the killer's camp - and his lifeless body, courtesy of a double-crossing accomplice.

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 volume: "The Automatons Who Ate Lead": After convincing Potbury to resurrect two disembodied brains that are to be transplanted into automatons, the diabolical Mr. Seven uses them to kidnap Miss Henrietta. Potbury, with the help of his faithful gun hand, the late Nat McGrue, does everything in his power to thwart the scheming airship owner. "The Hatching of the Wolf Spider": The Wolf ...

A woman fleeing debt. A cautious man, wary of betrayal. A scheming mother weaving a web of destruction. On the edge of despair, Mary Watson watches her father’s beloved tailor shop teeter on the brink of foreclosure. With time and money running out, she replies to an advertisement in The Matrimonial Times. When the kind miner from Helena responds, Mary quickly falls for John through their letters. Faced with destitution, she risks everything, spending the last of her funds on a ticket west. But a malicious woman intercepts her last letter and John has no idea she’s coming… John Harris...

Mitch Bradford is an intimidating man. In his professional life, he has a reputation for demolishing his opponents in the courtroom. At the exclusive BDSM club Sanctum, he prefers disciplining pretty submissives with no strings attached. In his line of work, there's no time for a healthy relationship. After a few failed attempts, he knows he's not good for any woman - especially not his best friend's sister.

A sweet, sentimental, and sexy Christmas story that you'll enjoy any time of the year! The Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch have earned a hard-won break after another eventful year in the dark and dangerous shifter world. In this sweet, sentimental, and sexy Christmas story, you’ll get to see new characters take center stage and relationships evolve. Has the big, bad alpha’s mate finally taught him to delegate? Has the wounded warrior learned to let go of the past? And the leading she-wolf of the clan — how is she getting along in her new life with her once-forbidden mate? While some couples...

Loving her was easy. Letting her go might be the only way to save her life. In the 1870s town of Willow, Sheriff Daniel has vowed never to marry—his dangerous profession leaves no room for love. But when Sarah and her spirited friends arrive on a mission to solve a decades-old mystery, Daniel finds himself drawn into both the investigation and a deepening affection he never expected. As secrets from the past emerge, Daniel is torn between his growing love for Sarah and his fear that being with him could put her life at risk. Set against a backdrop of faith, danger, and enduring mystery, ...