Western Adventure

When wildlife researcher Dr. Emily Moore tracks endangered foxes in Alaska's remote Aleutian islands, the last thing she expects is a mountain rescue chief monitoring her every move. But after three near-death experiences in one week, Jack Barrett isn't taking any chances with the brilliant but reckless scientist who treats safety protocols like optional guidelines. Their clash of wills takes a dangerous turn when Emily stumbles upon evidence of an international poaching ring. Now they're forced to work together, navigating treacherous terrain and deadly suspects while fighting an ...

In the aftermath of the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Jedidiah Bracket, known as Crow Killer, faces his most perilous mission yet. Summoned to Fort Bridger, he is offered a secret deal to secure a reservation for his Arapaho Nation in their beloved Sweetwater Country. But the price is steep: he must rescue Blue Feather, daughter of Chief Gall, from a ruthless Pawnee warrior and deliver her to Sitting Bull’s camp in the Canadian Mountains. In return, Chief Gall must hand over Custer’s mysterious saddlebags. As Crow Killer embarks on this treacherous journey, he discovers his own family ...

A woman determined to make a difference; a man determined to secure his family's fortune; and a secret that threatens to destroy them both. The death of Sarah Kincaid’s mother is a catalyst for her to make a difference in the lives of those around her. She vows she will no longer be a reflection of anyone else, not even her beloved sister. Sarah travels to St. Louis to settle her mother's affairs. What she didn't count on was Nate Bartholomew. An established gambler and con man, Nate secretly arrives at the funeral of his stepmother ready to claim his portion of the inheritance. When he ...

A collision of legends. A fight for survival. A journey into the heart of the Texas Badlands. Pharaoh Smith has spent years carving out justice across the rugged Texas frontier, but even he isn't prepared for what awaits in the lawless Texas Badlands. When former sheriff Tom Madison and his family set out on a dangerous journey south to start a new life, Smith and his fellow Texas Ranger, Comanche Jack Horton, are tasked with escorting them through treacherous territory. But the trail is anything but peaceful.

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.

From almost the first day I arrived in Valorae, having been abducted by dark magical creatures, I’ve had one thing on my mind: kill the demigod Aeyr. For all those he’s slain, including my best friend. Here I am, with the friends and family I’ve gathered while fighting for my life in this strange world. A world so different from my own. One thing is universal, though. Tyrants whose sole purpose is to exploit and destroy people need to be put down. In Valorae, somehow, the task fell to me.

In the town of Thirty-Four Corners, Colorado, Matt Jensen rides into a savage blood feud. Thirty years ago two friends came West and built a thriving cattle business. Now, their families have become kill-crazy enemies and the town is awash in a frenzy of killing. Add in hired gunmen on both sides of the fight, and two lovers crossing the dividing line, and the terror will never end. Eager to put as many miles between himself and Thirty Four Corners, Matt Jensen just can't bring himself to leave without trying to stop the bloodshed.

Ethan's got a cushy job and an empty apartment to prove he's mastered monotony. But a mysterious talisman sends him tumbling into a whole new world—quite literally. He says goodbye to spreadsheets and hello to becoming the first-ever human Goblin King. Rivals? The ex-King’s ticked-off offspring are itching to overthrow him. Duels? They’re on his calendar next to ‘avoid rebellion.’ Wives? He’s required to have at least two.

The Bounty Hunter Series by Howard Hopkins Heaven by day and hell by night, Revelation Pass is an enigma. Ruled by a mercurial preacher and his hardcases, the town endures a monthly lottery that sacrifices young women to a mysterious fate. When former manhunter Jim Hannigan is hired to find a runaway daughter he expects a quick mission with minimum risk - until he discovers the girl swinging from a cottonwood at the town's entrance. Now, buried secrets and hidden motives threaten to embroil Hannigan in the most deadly case of his career. Excerpt Hanely remained silent for a moment, then ...

He’s the man she didn’t see coming—and the one she might not outrun. Griffin Turner thought he had life figured out—or at least under control. At forty-two, he’s balancing single fatherhood, running the family ranch, and surviving on his mom’s expert babysitting skills. But when a diagnosis throws his world into chaos, he’s forced to hire a nanny to keep his life from unraveling. Enter Nola Brady. Twenty-something, big dreams, and just passing through Wyoming on her way to Nashville. With a voice like honey and the grit to match, Nola takes the job with one goal: survive long ...

The Rift was like nothing Pax and the others had experienced before. The scenario demanded they think outside the box and deal with a whole new level of threats. But with new dangers came new opportunities, and Pax and the others are more than ready to rise to the challenge.

The war took his parents, his hopes, and his prospects. Will running into a fatal crime on the trail toward Colorado steal his final breath? South Carolina, 1865. Buck Greene is sick of death. Unable to stomach the sight of his old haunts and vowing never to kill again, the former Confederate infantry officer heads West in the hope of finding a fresh start. But as the honor-driven veteran makes the dangerous trip into the frontier territories, his dream of avoiding corpses shatters when he stumbles across a body with a slit throat. Startled to hear that there’s been more than one victim, ...

Napoleon has all of Europe at war. Spain has been defeated and the Emperor of France has declared his brother, Joseph, to be king of Spain. The deposed King Ferdinand has ordered all Spaniards to conduct a Guerrilla War to resist Bonaparte. Louisiana has been sold to the Americans but Baton Rouge and what is known as West Florida remain under the Spanish crown. The European conflict threatens to spread to America and uncertainty grips the land.Esteban deMelilla, guided by a Choctaw priestess, struggles to recover from the loss of his wife and child. A businessman and former Spanish soldier,...

Banished to Arkansas to break her heart’s resolve, Rebecca never expected to find her purpose. He’s been running from the past he can’t outride. What they find together could change everything. Rebecca McKenzie never imagined her path would lead to the heart of New York’s racing elite—or into the arms of a man with a dangerous past. Deacon Webber is a reformed outlaw determined to prove he’s worthy of a second chance. But in a world that doesn’t easily forget, starting over isn’t so simple. When a daring prison break threatens everything they’ve built, Rebecca and Deacon ...

Thomas’s Rebellion is book three of the Eddie’s Journey Series. It is the story of Eddie’s younger brother whose thirst for education clashes with his father’s wants and needs. In 1880s Montana Territory, sixteen-year-old Thomas Grant dreams of studying geology at an eastern college, but his father William expects him to follow family tradition and take over their cattle ranch. When Thomas secretly applies for a scholarship to Dartmouth College, he sets in motion a conflict that challenges the foundations of his family. Thomas finds an unexpected ally in Eleanor "Ellie" Montgomery, ...

Steep mountain climbs, Indian raids, and lonely New Mexico roads bathed in murderous heat – Crow Woodruff has seen it all. But he’s never had an ex-boss try to shoot him dead. Tired of being treated like a slave, Crow leaves Lawrence Bain’s freighting company and soon finds himself in charge of his own. Now, Bain is losing his fortune. He’s desperate to regain his domination of the supply routes and all the people he abuses for to maintain a life of luxury. With their bitter past fueling his desire to triumph over Bain, Crow refuses to put his mules back in the stall. It’s not ...

A Marine returns home after suffering wounds from an RPG blast that killed many of his squad members, including his best friend. He now faces brutal battles at home. Sully’s parents are estranged, his father is an invalid, and the family ranch is nearing bankruptcy. Murdering thieves are stealing champion horses and disappearing into the desert like ghosts. While attempting to make peace with his abusive father, Sully discovers the shocking secrets that drove his parents apart. Deeply resentful, he works with his father solely for the survival of the ranch. Sully finds comfort in Maggie, ...

The war between the States has ended. Now, driven from Texas by carpetbaggers, former CSA Colonel Shamus O'Brien sets off for a new frontier - New Mexico. Here, where land is cheap, bandits shoot to kill, and rustlers rule the night, it takes more than one man to run a ranch. So he offers a partnership to his eldest son, Jacob, with equal shares going to his sons Sam, Patrick, and Shawn. Together, the brother's O'Brien will defend their homestead, the Dromore, in this violent, lawless land...and when necessary, administer their own brand of frontier justice.

Haunted by the murder of his wife and daughter, former lawman John Turner rides into Blackstone – a town suffocating under the iron fist of Roderick Garrison and his ruthless gang. Blackstone is a place of shattered hope, where extortion and violence reign. The sheriff is wounded, the townsfolk are desperate, and the women and children suffer most of all. Among them is Emma Dawson, a widow whose strength and kindness rekindle a spark of hope John thought was lost forever. When John witnesses their pain, he can’t turn away. But taking on Roderick’s gang won’t be easy. Mason Hawkins, ...

Payne Conway didn’t plan on staying in Arizona – until the outlaws start falling to his .44. After signing on as town marshal in Sentinel, Payne crosses paths with ruthless businessman Sam Horton. Sam thinks that the desolate railroad town is the perfect place to build a gambling house and brothel, but Payne doesn’t want to watch his community turn into a hotbed of vice and murder. When Payne tosses one of Sam’s closest allies in jail, he quickly becomes the target of the Hand Gang, Sam’s desperado footmen, for daring to stand in the way of Sam’s sinister ambitions. It seems to ...