Short Westerns

Tex Hardmen had decided this was going to be his last rodeo ride, at least for the night. He was riding the electronic bucking bronco and he'd already been dizzy from drink when he got on. At the end of the rollicking he slide right off the saddle onto the floor, someone was helping him up, and his blurry eyes focused and looked up into the face of a blonde beautiful boy...a young cowboy who was his dream come true…

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of their destiny from Bestselling Christian Historical author Katie Wyatt?In the enigmatic world of Teresa Milligan's unquenchable curiosity and an elusive adventure, a fateful correspondence with lawyer Pete Wentworth sets the stage for an enthralling journey. Teresa's insatiable quest for knowledge has led her down countless paths, yet adventure has remained a distant dream. Serendipity takes hold when her letters connect her to Pete, who resides in a town shrouded in legends of buried treasure. Their union promises not only love but also the allure of ...

Unexpected romance and new beginnings can happen anywhere – even in the heart of Montana. I never expected to find love after running a stop sign in the middle of nowhere. But here I am in the podunk town of Birch Springs, trying to save my grandparents' hardware store from financial ruin when Officer Nolan Reid pulls me over. With his warm brown eyes and dedication to helping everyone in town, he's impossible to resist. As I work to rescue my family's legacy, Nolan becomes my unexpected ally—and something more. The connection between us grows stronger with each passing day, but I'm a ...

In this short story, a western cowpoke is willed a gold mine and is followed by outlaws determined to find it and kill him. He is wounded in a gun battle and fights for his life in this first person account of the ensuing chase and encounter . Lots of detail and lots of action. 4,875 words long.

A remarkable collection of stories, Bad Dirt is filled with the vivid characters for which Annie Proulx has become known. In every story in this book, Proulx displays her wit and her knowledge of the West, of history, and, most of all, of characters who must use sheer will and courage to make it in tough territory.

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.

The magnetic chemistry between two star-crossed lovers: a billionaire cowboy and a small town girl. Indulge in a luxurious escape to the tropical paradise of Hawaii, where two bestselling authors, Brenda Clemmons, and Katie Wyatt, join forces to bring you a heartwarming tale of love, second chances, and the power of destiny. When billionaire Brock Ellison hires Richards and Sons for a large furniture order, he doesn’t expect to have the owner’s daughter, Laurel, show up to meet him... As fate would have it, their paths cross on the idyllic island of Oahu, where they soon realize that ...

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—...

All Yancy Landon wants is to get married. However, there’s always somebody eager to ruin a good day, and several misfortunes occur before the big event. Throughout the day, Yancy and Cooper get tangled up with a drunk, a rebellious youth, someone looking for revenge, a shy wife, a disgruntled cowman, and a disgraceful husband. MIDWAY continues The Landon Saga…

Discover Love and Hope in White Pine, Colorado – A Complete 3-Novel Boxset Experience the heartwarming charm of White Pine, Colorado, where life’s challenges meet the transformative power of love and holiday magic. In this complete series, three tender contemporary romance novels follow unforgettable characters as they navigate heartache, healing, and hope during the most wonderful time of the year. A sweet, uplifting small-town holiday romance that celebrates the bonds of family, the power of community, and the magic of the season. From finding love in the most unexpected places to ...

When Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845 Mexico’s foreign minister in Washington, D.C. angrily left the country and returned to Mexico. Mexico had warned the United States that if Texas became a U.S. state it would be cause for war. By April of the next year a shooting skirmish had broken out along the contested border between Mexico and the state of Texas. -- General Zachary Taylor, who was in charge of the U.S. forces along the border alerted President James K. Polk with the message “Hostilities may now be considered as commenced.” President Polk wasted no time, alerting ...

A battered woman is the last thing Oliver Chapman expected to see when he was scouting on the range. He knew he had no choice but to take her home to his ranch to allow her to heal. But getting close to Willow is proving more difficult than the horses that run wild on the prairie.

The lure of the American West is in the spirit of adventure, in the majestic expanse of unconquered wilderness and in rugged individuals on a quest for identity and sometimes for survival. Owen Wister's unsmiling Virginian... Dorothy M. Johnson's, "A Man Called Horse": These are a few of the colorful, even legendary characters who populate The American West in Fiction, a collection of stories edited by Jon Tuska.

Marry in haste, repent at leisure… Sadie Fitzsimmons must choose between total destitution and marriage by proxy with someone she’s never met. When Sadie steps off the train to meet her new husband for the first time, life in Nebraska is not at all what she had expected. Torn between honoring the vows she spoke to a stranger, and her desire to be free of all obligations, Sadie must face the consequences of her choices. Hamilton Foster had worked hard for his successes. All that was missing from his perfect life was a family of his own. Sending home to Boston for a wife seemed like a ...

OUTLAWS AND LEGENDS OF THE WILD WEST - SPECIAL 15 STORY BOX SET Do you like true stories of the Wild West? You should love these tales of outlaws and gunslingers then Of course you will have heard of most of them as many have become infamous legends. Some are not so quite well known however, but they were all dangerous and ruthless criminals and all had their "15 minutes of fame", leaving trails of death and mayhem behind them. Most did not live to an old age, and those that did were probably in jail. Their escapades were daring and reckless and many paid the ultimate price in the end. ...

In The Book of Swords, acclaimed editor and best-selling author Gardner Dozois presents an all-new anthology of original epic tales by a stellar cast of award-winning modern masters - many of them set in their authors' best-loved worlds. Join today's finest tellers of fantastic tales, including George R. R. Martin, K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, Ken Liu, C. J. Cherryh, Daniel Abraham, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Kushner, and more on action-packed journeys into the outer realms of dark enchantment and intrepid derring-do.

An orphan longing for security, a reclusive rancher bound by the stipulations of his inheritance, and a proxy marriage that will meet their needs in ways they never expected. Clementine has nothing to her name but a quilt and some second-hand clothing. She's aged out of the orphanage and can't afford to be choosey. But she is determined to make the best of things. "If it's true that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, surely any minor flaws like my sassiness will fade away with the aroma of fresh bread." Disappointed in love, Caleb Ellis is content to live a reclusive lifestyle...

This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So listen on, for after all, magic has no borders.

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 ...

Six linked short stories of the American Southwest. A Regular Evening at Eddie C's The Cold Hard Facts of Life The Proper Ritual Two Cowboys Standing With Horses in a Small Indian Village Ten Shots Quick The Katsina Cool, funny, sympathetic, and gritty. The dialogue in these stories is pitch-perfect.