Western Life

Aggie has shot the deputy but not fatally and he threatens to come back with the sheriff. With the help of a friend, Rose and Aggie get Billy out of his hiding place in the cellar. The fresh horse he needed is waiting in the barn ready for Billy's escape. Aggie shares words of wisdom before Billy leaves and Rose and Billy share their parting of "sweet sorrow" before Billy rides out of town. With no further word from her cowboy Rose sinks into despair. Sam and Rose spend time with each other in Billy's absence. Events escalate in a frightening direction causing Rose to come to depend upon ...

The Old West was wilder than the movies. Picture cowboys, saloons, railroads, and outlaws. You might think you know the Wild West, but Hollywood’s Westerns didn’t tell you the whole story. Reality was even wilder than fiction. Walk through the swinging doors of Old West saloons, ride along on daring escapes, and dive into the showdowns between sheriffs and outlaws. This book will make you look at the Wild West in a new light. Discover what really made the West wild in Wild Life.

The tale unfolds as Jason and Naomi's son, Peter, triumphantly completes his college education and returns to the breathtaking landscapes of Pacific Cove Ranch. Fueled by a profound desire to uphold the family's legacy, he immerses himself in the ranch's operations, eager to shape his own future amidst its tranquil beauty. The vast expanse of the ranch, a young woman named Amanda, bearing the weight of a shattered heart, unexpectedly crosses paths with Peter. . Drawn together by the magnetic pull of destiny, they embark on a remarkable journey where healing, hope, and the transformative ...

In the mid-1890s, the lives of three remarkable individuals converged at the Ben and Lela Robert’s ranch in Cascade, Montana, setting the stage for an epic saga. Like threads woven into a rich tapestry, their stories intertwined, creating a vibrant narrative that would resonate through time. Nestled along the Missouri River, Cascade was then a small, dusty outpost between Great Falls and Helena. The first to arrive at the Robert’s ranch was Josephine Wright. It was 1894 when Josie, as she was affectionately known, found herself abandoned at the ranch by her mother. At just 11 years old,...

Clayton Cooper is a bona fide daredevil. Always has been. Always will be. At first, he uses his talents for thrills and payouts on the rodeo circuit. Success seems to greet him at every turn. So when he marries his high school sweetheart, he assumes she’ll follow him anywhere. But after a year and a half, she calls off the marriage and turns Clay’s heart to rubble. He sees only one way to survive: lose himself in the rigors of Alaskan smoke-jumping.

A later-in-life sweet and wholesome romance set in a small town Avalon Montgomery’s perfect life shatters when she catches her husband cheating during their housewarming party – for their brand-new home. Even worse, he’s been unfaithful with Avalon’s best friend, who lives next door. Starting over at forty-two is harder than she thought. She leaves the city and moves to a remote ranch to be near her sister. But she wasn’t planning to meet Mason Mitchell. Mason is handsome and kind, and he’s a firefighter as well as a horse rancher. Just like Avalon, Mason’s not eager to rush ...

Berlin tells the story of the city as seen through the eyes not of its rulers, but of those who walked its streets. In this magisterial biography of a city and its inhabitants, best-selling historian Sinclair McKay sheds new light on well-known characters—from idealistic scientist Albert Einstein to Nazi architect Albert Speer—and draws on never-before-seen first-person accounts to introduce us to people of all walks of Berlin life.

Football and Cowboys, Love and War! In the state of Texas where football is king, billionaire pro wide receiver Cody Landry’s world collides with Jamie Gray's strong defensive resolve to keep her distance from the gridiron's charm. Scarred by her ex-husband's infidelity, Jamie seeks solace far from the end zone, only to find herself ensnared in a game of affection spun by not one, but two players competing for her heart. As Jamie's past threatens to take out her newfound peace, Cody emerges as her number one fan, offering more than protection—a love that defies the glitz and glamour of ...

Vinton Lee James (1858-1939) was the son of the Texas surveyor and pioneer John James (1819-1877), whose second wife was Annie Milby, the daughter of William Polk Wilby (1809-1887) whose family has been so influential in the development of Houston. The material presented in this book is the result of years of experience and effort to present phases of life in early San Antonio and West Texas to the present citizens. Many of these articles have been written over a period of years and published in newspapers and magazines throughout the country.

Millie Bird, seven years old and ever hopeful, always wears red gumboots to match her curly hair. Her struggling mother, grieving the death of Millie's father, leaves her in the big ladies' underwear department of a local store and never returns. Agatha Pantha, 82, has not left her house - or spoken to another human being - since she was widowed seven years ago. She fills the silence by yelling at passersby, watching loud static on TV, and maintaining a strict daily schedule.

The days are turning colder, preparations are under way for the Winter Fest, and everyone is hoping for a little holiday magic on the Finfarran peninsula. And as Cassie Fitzgerald, fresh from Toronto, is about to discover, there’s more to the holidays on the west coast of Ireland than mistletoe and mince pies. Enchanted by the small town where her dad was born, Cassie makes friends and joins local librarian Hanna Casey’s writing group in Lissbeg Library. But the more she’s drawn into the festivities leading up to her first Irish Christmas, the more questions she wants to ask.

Song Hawkins is a beautiful, tough, but lonely New York City businesswoman who thinks she's met the man of her dreams in Cable Jordan, the superintendent of a West Virginia coal mine. But soon after they impulsively marry, Song realizes they're in big trouble. She can't imagine life outside of New York, and Cable has no intention of leaving his beloved town of Highcoal. Song's visit to the little mining community only makes things worse. It looks like the marriage is over. But in a shocking turn of events, Song realizes it's up to her to put on the red helmet of the new coal miner.

A fresh start. That's exactly what Ally Shaw needs and what she's found in Glacier Ridge, Montana. Creating a simpler life with her young son and reconnecting with her only remaining family - it's all part of Ally's plan to chase away the pain of her past. But when a dangerously irresistible cowboy rescues her little boy, Ally can't deny she's excited about what else the future might bring.

Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane and Mercy. These are the names of her children. The five who survived, only to be sold to other plantations. The faces Rachel cannot forget. It's 1834, and the law says her people are now free. But for Rachel freedom means finding her children, even if the truth is more than she can bear. With fear snapping at her heels, Rachel keeps moving. From sunrise to sunset, through the cane fields of Barbados to the forests of British Guiana and on to Trinidad, to the dangerous river and the open sea.

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people - but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age 13 to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing 400 miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: Disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

A historical fiction book set in the northern frontier of Canada during the 19th century. Step into the wild, uncharted territories of 19th century Canada in "Jesuit on the Frontier," where faith, struggle, and discovery intertwine. Follow the journey of Luc Sienna, a young man poised on the brink of transforming his life under the watchful eyes of two Jesuit priests—Father Marcus, a weary yet compassionate guide, and Father Rafael, a strict disciplinarian. As Luc embarks on an extraordinary quest of self-discovery and redemption, he is forced to confront not just the external dangers of ...

Nat Love: The Life and Legacy of the Former Slave Who Became the Wild West’s Most Famous Black Cowboy chronicles the colorful life of Nat Love and the legends that sprung up around him over time. You will learn about Nat Love like never before.

Prescott Pioneers Series #3 - sequel to A Heart Renewed Making mistakes is a part of life… Social butterfly, Caroline Larson, longs for adventure. Since her best friend left Texas, she grows dissatisfied with her life. A little lie to her parents sends her on the journey of her life. Stranded in the Arizona desert, far from her final destination, she must rely on a stranger who gets under her skin. Thomas Anderson has always struggled with making good decisions. A twist of fate, or Providence, leads him to Arizona to take a job as an express rider. Dealing with the ghosts of his past ...

Leo is a ghost and he wants to be a good friend. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. This charming tale of friendship is destined to become a modern classic that will delight children for years to come.

13-year-old Gabriel is a brilliant pickpocket, a skill which he uses to keep his often empty belly not quite so empty. And then one day, he's caught. But instead of being arrested, he is invited by the mysterious Caspian Crook to attend Crookhaven - a school for thieves. At Crookhaven, students are trained in lock-picking, forgery and 'crim-nastics', all with the intention of doing good out in the world, by conning the bad and giving back to the innocent. But...can you ever really trust a thief?