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A Reader's Opinion: SARAH'S SECRET by Beverly Scott
Follow the paths of Sarah and Will (or Sam) as they tell their stories of trust, secrets, and betrayal on the frontier in the old West.


A Reader's Opinion: CHOOSING BRAVERY by Jacqui Nelson
When legends collide, will the sparks ignite their love or drive them apart?

A Reader's Opinion: A TOUCH OF FROST by Jo Goodman
In the latest western historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman, a rancher rescues a mysterious young woman.


A Reader's Opinion: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Charlene Raddon
Buck Maddux spent two years in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Now a deathbed promise has brought him to Tempest's homestead.


A Reader's Opinion: JOURNEY OF THE HEART, A Collection of Western Romance Short Stories
From the Texas plains to the Canadian wilderness, up Missouri’s Big Muddy to Montana Territory . . .


Author Interview: MAIL ORDER GROOM by Dana Wayne
Emma Marshall is tough, capable and about to have her world turned upside down.


A Reader's Opinion: MAIL ORDER GROOM by Dana Wayne
“Find a husband in thirty days or lose the ranch when I die.”
A world-weary Southern gentleman, a fiery, independent woman—a marriage of co


Excerpt: Steam! Romance and Rails by E.E. Burke
Passion and ambition collide in this collection of four steamy, suspenseful historical romances from award-winning author E.E. Burke. HER...


A Reader's Opinion: NEVER LOVE A LAWMAN by Jo Goodman
USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman delivers a thrilling tale of small town greed that may have big time consequences—unless two strange


A Reader's Opinion: IN WANT OF A WIFE by Jo Goodman
Rancher Morgan Longstreet is in want of a wife who will be his partner at Morning Star, someone who will work beside him and stand by him. H


A Reader's Opinion: TRUE TO THE LAW by Jo Goodman
Another stunning western historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman . . . Bitter Springs, Wyoming, has a new schoolteac


A Reader's Opinion: THE LAST RENEGADE by Jo Goodman
A stunning western historical romance from USA Today bestselling author Jo Goodman.
SHE HIRED HIM TO PROTECT HER TOWN
As the owner of the


A Reader's Opinion: BY CLEAR WATER by Neva Brown
Tragedy leaves Leslyn Reed alone in the middle of unsettled New Mexico territory. Disguised as a boy, she works her way to California as a t


Book Blast Excerpt and Giveaway: RACHEL by Caroline Clemmons
“Oh boy, did I ever enjoy this book. Good work!” —Marcia Montoya RACHEL A Bride Brigade Novel A shameful past… Rachel Ross’ secret haunts...


A Reader's Opinion: TENDER TOUCH by Charlene Raddon
THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Readers of western romance will enjoy Tender Touch. This is the first book I've read by the author and I...


Spotlight on ‘For This We Are Soldiers’ by Carla Kelly
From master storyteller Carla Kelly comes this collection of frontier tales that take you behind typical army lines and into the hearts...


A Reader's Opinion: A MOUNTAIN MAN'S REDEMPTION by Christi Corbett
THE BOOK Can Philip trust in his newfound faith to lead the way? A READER'S OPINION Heartwarming western novella! A Mountain Man's...


A Reader's Opinion: BETWEEN LOVE & LIES by Jacqui Nelson
THE BOOK In a town ruled by sin, will he earn her love or her lies? Dodge City, Kansas – 1877 A READER'S OPINION A fun western romance! ...
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