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Bess Samson was raised in privilege, but always had a thing for Cade Hollister, the rough-and-tumble cowboy next door, even ignoring her controlling, class-conscious mother's warning to stay away from him. But he turned her down - hard. Humiliated, she grew up and moved on, but never truly gave up hope. Cade has secretly always adored Bess - but is filled with disdain for the Samsons' wealth. Once, the families had been friends, until dark secrets...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 18
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Initially published in 1912 and the first of Zane Grey's many bestsellers, this stirring tale of adventure in the high country established the prototype for western novels of the twentieth century. The plot's focus is a proud young heroine who's determined to defend her Utah ranch. She stands alone against the villains who rustle and stampede her cattle—until a stranger rides into the territory. Notorious as the scourge of Mormon transgressors,...
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Spikes and spurs volume 1
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English
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When Austin Lanier inherits a watermelon farm, all she wants to do is get rid of it and get back to city life. But rancher Rye O'Donnell has other ideas, for both the farm and Austin.
4) Hope ignites
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Hope novels (Jaci Burton) volume 2
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English
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Flames and the hot new Play-by-Play novel, Melting the Ice, comes an all-new novel of small-town romance, second chances, and hope…
When a movie crew asks to film on his cattle ranch, Logan McCormack doesn’t expect Desiree Jenkins, the young, sought-after star, to be so open, so down-to-earth, or so intimately interested in him. But the last thing a loner...
When a movie crew asks to film on his cattle ranch, Logan McCormack doesn’t expect Desiree Jenkins, the young, sought-after star, to be so open, so down-to-earth, or so intimately interested in him. But the last thing a loner...
5) Resolution
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2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 6
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English
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When greedy mine owner Eamon O'Malley threatens the loose coalition of local ranchers and starts buying up Resolution's few businesses, Hitch and Cole find themselves in the middle of a makeshift war between O'Malley's men and the ranchers. In a place where law and order don't exist, Hitch and Cole must make their own, guided by their sense of duty, honor, and friendship.
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Montana men novels volume 5
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English
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Luna Hill has inherited a gift that will let her stay in her Montana ranching town, and a start a romance with rancher Colt Kendrick. When Luna is threated by someone unhappy with her good fortune, Colt will risk everything he has to keep her safe.
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Cowboys of California volume 3
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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When she discovers that big-headed rancher Jesse Pleasant has a softer side during a painfully awkward showing at a community date auction, former tech consultant Lily-Grace Leroux warms to the sparks flying between them, never dreaming that she could have her own happily ever after.
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Bitter Creek series volume 13
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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After a tragic accident leaves Delta sergeant Connor Flynn a widower, he faces the toughest fight of his life: battling his in-laws for custody of his two young children. To win he{u2019}ll need a make-believe bride to take care of the kids while he runs his Wyoming ranch. Who better than a woman he already knows and likes{u2014}his late wife{u2019}s best friend? Ruthlessly forced from her home by her powerful father, King Grayhawk, Eve needs somewhere...
10) Cowboy's legacy
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HQN Books
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After a rocky marriage and even rockier divorce, Sheriff Flint Cahill finally has something good in his life again. Maggie Thompson's down-to-earth charm and beautiful smile hooked him from the start. When she disappears on the day they plan to start their lives together, all signs point to abduction--and his ex-wife. Functioning on adrenaline and instinct, Flint must call on his every resource to bring Maggie home before it's too late. His past and...
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Christmas Tree Ranch volume 3
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2020.
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English
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A demure kindergarten teacher with dreams of Nashville stardom makes a difficult choice when she reunites with a smitten and wildly attractive rancher during an annual western-themed Christmas ball that launches a holiday season of romance and promise.
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2016.
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"After a horse drags him through the countryside, Israel McKenna awakes bruised and battered in a field in Pancake Valley, Colorado. He can recall where he came from and where he was going, but the memory of how he came to be on the Pancake homestead eludes him. He's certain he did something wrong to deserve such a harsh punishment -- and so is the beautiful woman who reluctantly comes to his aid"--Page [4] of cover.
13) His cowboy heart
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Ford Kendrick has often dreamed of the day that Jamie Keller would come home to Montana. After high school, she needed to leave{u2014}and he, duty-bound to rescue his family{u2019}s ranch, pushed her to go. The Army made Jamie a hero, but Ford still sees the gorgeous, loving woman who lit up his whole world. Every day since she left, Jamie has longed for Ford. One glimpse confirms it: the sexy, dangerous-looking cowboy left a hole in her heart that...
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Harlequin Special Edition
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[2014]
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English
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"MAGGIE'S DAD Hot-tempered rancher Powell Long had once stolen Antonia Hayes's heart. But their young love had been torn asunder, and Antonia fled. But now she's back, finding Powell raising a daughter alone. Fatherhood hasn't diminished the helpless attraction she feels whenever he is near. Is taking a chance at a future family with Powell simply too irresistible?"--
"TEXAS BORN: Gabriel Brandon had been her hero ever since she was a girl and he'd...
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"After a two-year drought, the Kerrigan ranch is dry as a bone and as dusty as a honky-tonk bible. On the brink of ruin, Kate Kerrigan hires the rainmaker Professor Somerset Lazarus, who promises salvation--in the form of a deluge. Kate is desperate enough to try anything. But when four angry gunmen show up, ready to lynch the phony rainmaker for swindling them out of their money, the Kerrigans have to choose sides fast--before the bullets start to...
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Wild West wind volume 3
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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"Desiring a home, Cassie's promised herself to a rancher already living on the land she inherited, but is her heart leading her toward another?"--Provided by publisher.
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Under Texas stars volume 2
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English
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Born and raised on a sprawling ranch in Texas, Margaret O'Brien prides herself on her competence as a rancher, so when her father hires Daniel Cutler as a new foreman, she is suspicious, especially when he assures her he is a safe haven even for her heart.
19) Badlanders
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Signet, an imprint of New American Library
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©2014.
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English
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"When Alexander Jessup moves with his two daughters to the Badlands to run a ranch, he's unprepared for the West's deathly perils. But despite the dangers, his daughter Edana is determined to manage the Diamond B. And it may be possible, thanks to ranch's foreman, Neal Bonner, and his partner, Jericho, an expert gunman. But Edana's headstrong sister, Isolda, has other plans. She has no interest in herding cows--or in polite society, for that matter....
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"One week ago, Cyrus Cahill told Ashley Jo "AJ" Somerfield that he'd be back in her arms by the weekend. He just needed to buy a bull for his ranch, and then they'd pick up where they left off after that romantic ride through the foothills. But now he's gone missing and everyone--even the sheriff--believes he's dead. Everyone...but AJ. She suspects foul play and she won't rest until Cyrus is back home in Gilt Edge, right where he belongs. Because...
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