Download or read book Bittersweet Promises Daring Western Hearts Series Book 2 written by Trana Mae Simmons and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heiress Declares Gun-Toting Southern Gentleman Mannerless in Bittersweet Promises, by Trana Mae Simmons February 13, 1866, Liberty, Missouri and Missouri Ozarks Cody Garret likes everything in its place: his horse in the corral, his six-gun in his holster, and his money in the bank. There's no way on earth he can tolerate a woman like Shanna Van Alstyne. With a spirit as fiery as the blazing sun, she has a temper to match. Unfortunately, southern manners dictate he save her life, but then she's on her own--until a daring robbery throws the infuriating woman back into his arms, again. REVIEWS: "Tender, humorous, and poignant read." ~Gail Collins, Romantic Times Magazine The DARING WESTERN HEARTS SERIES, in order Montana Surrender Bittersweet Promises Mountain Magic

Download or read book Bittersweet Promises written by Trana Mae Simmons and published by Love Spell. This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rugged cowpoke Cody Garret finds his life turned upside down when a daring robbery throws Shanna Van Alstyne into his arms. Original.

Download or read book Mountain Magic Daring Western Hearts Series Book 3 written by Trana Mae Simmons and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Southern Gentleman Encounters Rough and Ready Mountain Girl Deep in the Rockies in Mountain Magic, by Trana Mae Simmons 1829, Wyoming Territory Jonathan Clay won the ragamuffin, Smelly Woman, in a game of chance. When he got past her smell, he discovered a feisty woman who aroused desire like he'd never known. But taking her to his family in Richmond will surely raise its own stink. Caitlyn O'Shaunessy, aka Smelly Woman, would rather face down a mama grizzly than confront her feelings for the blue-eyed southerner who rescued her. But she can't seem to walk away. REVIEWS: "Ms. Simmons throws in just the right touch of excitement, mystery and danger to keep you on the edge of your seat until the last "I love you"." ~Genie Romex Review "Humorous and touching tale..." ~Romantic Times Magazine The DARING WESTERN HEARTS SERIES, in order Montana Surrender Bittersweet Promises Mountain Magic

Download or read book Montana Surrender Daring Western Hearts Series Book 1 written by Trana Mae Simmons and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woman Rancher Clears Wrongly-Accused Rifleman in the Action-Packed Historical Western Romance, Montana Surrender by Trana Mae Simmons 1893, Montana, Little Big Horn Valley Wrongly accused of a vicious crime, Storm intends to clear his name--and bring the real villain to justice. But when the lovely Jessica--who's looking for a stash of cursed gold to pay a looming mortgage--stumbles into Storm's tangled web of deception, she up-ends his well-laid plans. And while the fiery passion between them is undeniable, falling in love is far too dangerous. REVIEWS: Trana Mae Simmons understands the wild land, its untamed characters and brings their complex stories to life. ~Romantic Times Magazine "Filled with unexpected plot turns and an intriguing cast of unusual characters. A winner! ~Michalann Perry, Zebra Books Author The DARING WESTERN HEARTS SERIES, in order Montana Surrender Bittersweet Promises Mountain Magic

Download or read book Southern Charms Enchanted Love Book 2 written by Trana Mae Simmons and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Woman Rancher's Life Takes a Decided Turn When Her Fairy Godmother Visits—Love Soon Follows—in Southern Charms, an Enchanting Romance with a Touch of Paranormal From Trana Mae Simmons Northern Central Texas, Late 1800's At his mother's insistence, city-slicker Shane Morgan reluctantly leaves New York City for the wilds of Texas, searching for the daughter of his mother's best friend. A woman who, unbeknownst to her, is an heiress to a huge fortune. Ellie Parker is the unwanted stepchild doing all the ranch work, while her mother dotes on her real daughter. She drowns her sorrows by running the ranch she loves, enjoying the company of ranch hands, horses, and cattle. When a polished city slicker shows up and imposes himself upon her life, he refuses to be ignored. But when a lady of the evening, claiming to be Ellie's fairy godmother, along with her spoiled white cat, also intrudes at the same time the circus comes to town, it's all too much for Ellie. Amid an atmosphere of deception and disbelief, Ellie finds herself falling in love with the totally inappropriate Shane Morgan. But can love find its way through the morass of truths Shane is forced to shroud? About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with various pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, who are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

Download or read book Forever Angels Enchanted Love Book 1 written by Trana Mae Simmons and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Bumbling Guardian Angel's Sneeze Causes Disappearance of Prominent NYC Attorney in Forever Angels, an Enchanting Time Travel Romance from Trana Mae Simmons Adirondack Mountains, New York State, 1994 Oklahoma Territory, Eastern Oklahoma, 1893 The day after her broken engagement, rising star attorney Tess Foster sets off into the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to backpack away her broken heart. Guardian Angel Michael's job is to protect her, but when she breaks her ankle and falls off the mountain, his inadvertent sneeze sends Tess back in time 101 years, into the arms of Stone Chisum, the ultimate broad-shouldered rancher/cowboy. Her heart heals as she falls in love with Stone and his two lovely Indian children, but neither knows whether their love is doomed if Tess finds herself transported back to her former life, a life she no longer desires. Stone Chisum has enough on his mind, trying to make a go of his ranch and keeping the town busybodies from taking the children he loves, the son and daughter of Stone's former love. He doesn't need a beautiful city woman from another time, used to luxuries he can't provide. Despite how hard Stone fights against it, he can't deny his growing feelings for Tess, and with a little angelic help, the newly formed ranching family might have a chance at love. About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with various pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, who are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

Download or read book Between the Lines written by Jodi Picoult and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Prince Oliver, who wants to break free of his fairy tale existence, and fifteen-year-old Delilah, a loner obsessed with Prince Oliver and the book in which he exists, work together to seek Oliver's freedom.

Download or read book Witch Angel Enchanted Love Book 3 written by Trana Mae Simmons and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern-Day Woman Meets Southern Gentleman—130 Years in the Past in Witch Angel, an Enchanting Time Travel Romance from Trana Mae Simmons Louisiana, 1875 Alaynia Marabeau leaves her Boston home in 2005, planning to restore the historical Louisiana plantation she inherited. Only when she arrives, Chenaie Plantation is in full glory in 1875 and owned by Shain St. Clair. The Plantation is also home to several ghosts, including Francesca, the golden-haired angel-in-charge, and her junior angel, Sylvia, a black angel, who enjoy the less stressful era in 1875. Basil, the ghost of Shain's grandfather, wants only to protect Chenaie from the invading Yankee carpetbaggers and prevents Alaynia from returning to her time, considering her helpful in defending Chenaie. Despite their differences and growing attacks against the plantation, Alaynia grows less and less enthused about leaving this 130-year-old Chenaie as her and Shain's love grows, despite the friction between their differing perspectives on men and women's needs and abilities. Shain is finally forced to realize his Alaynia is more than a simpering southern belle, but there's still the fact that she might devastate him by returning to her own time. About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with various pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, who are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

Download or read book Spellbound Enchanted Love Book 4 written by Trana Mae Simmons and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2023-07-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Enchanting Streets of New Orleans, A Witch with Faltering Magic, A Man Plagued by Demons of the Past...Darkness and Desire Meet in "Spellbound," an Enchanting Romance from Trana Mae Simmons New Orleans, 1875 Nick Bardou returns to New Orleans following a decade-long exile, burdened by the weight of his past. Yet, as he sets foot on the harbor dock, he is confronted by a bewitching sight—a strawberry blonde beauty who bears an uncanny resemblance to the woman he tragically took from this world ten years ago. Wendi Chastain, a witch yearning to restore her magic, is on a quest to recover her mother's coveted Book of Shadows. Little does she expect to encounter Nick Bardou, a man shrouded in a swirling aura of darkness. Against all odds, he agrees to join her in searching his family's ancestral plantation, setting the stage for an extraordinary journey. United by their shared determination, Wendi and Nick battle burgeoning love and smoldering passion, struggling to stay focused on their original objectives. However, Aunt Sybila's cryptic words echo in their hearts—fate has grand plans for them, entwining their destinies with long-overdue justice and long-concealed truths. Publisher's Note: In "Spellbound," Trana Mae Simmons masterfully intertwines the threads of magic, mystery, and romance, unraveling a tale that will leave you breathless. Will Wendi rediscover her true powers? Can Nick find solace amidst the haunting memories of his past? Prepare to be enchanted as their extraordinary love story unfolds against the backdrop of New Orleans' rich tapestry, where nothing is as it seems. About the Author:Trana Mae Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with various pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, who are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

Download or read book Dead Man Talking A Dead Man Mystery Book 1 written by T. M. Simmons and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Unwelcomed Pool Guest and a Mean Spirit in Dead Men Talking, a Murder Mystery from T. M. Simmons —Jefferson, Texas— Author and paranormal investigator, Alice Carpenter is well-practiced at disciplining the ten resident ghosts in her lakeside log cabin near Six Gun, Texas. When her cousin Katy calls looking for help with Sir Gary Gavin, the resident ghost at Esprit d'Chene Plantation, the family mansion near Jefferson, Texas, Alice agrees to come to her rescue. Before Alice can even pack her things and necessities for her 150-lb. Rottweiler, Trucker, and Miss Molly, her Siamese, Katy discovers a new murder—a headless corpse floating in her swimming pool that turns out to be Bucky, the black-sheep son of a Texas senator. Even worse, the homicide detective in charge, Alice's ex-husband Jack, thinks Katy's the killer. Katy is arrested giving Alice no choice but to depend on her ghost hunting mentor, Twila, and her elderly neighbor, Granny, to assist in the investigation. Together, the unlikely team of sleuths join forces to help send Sir Gary to his deserved reward, track down the real killer, and set Katy free. From the Publisher: Cozy mystery fans and readers who enjoy amateur sleuths, ghosts and a supernatural twist will enjoy this fun series of mysteries with its cast of colorful characters. "Dead Man Talking is grisly fun! T. M. Simmons is the finest, funniest writer about Texas I've ever read." ~Alice Borchardt, author of Raven Warrior "With ghosts practically outnumbering live characters, this entertaining romp...is certainly worth a gander." ~Library Journal "All this supernatural phenomena resides inside a delightful who-done-it." ~Harriet Klausner, viewer A Dead Man Mystery Series: Dead Man Talking Dead Man Haunt Dead Man Hand Dead Man Ohio Dead Man Love (Novella) About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with a variety of pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during both dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront. She also pursues paranormal entities with her own real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, and they are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is, "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.

Download or read book Color Outside the Lines written by Sangu Mandanna and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color Outside the Lines brings together diverse, talented YA voices, including Samira Ahmed, Adam Silvera, Anna-Marie McLemore, Lori Lee, and Elsie Chapman, to reflect on interracial relationships. While focusing predominantly on POC voices, the anthology also includes LGBTQ+, religious, minority, and disability intersectionality, and it's stories range in tone and genre, from light-hearted contemporary to darker fantasy.

Download or read book Walker Pride written by Bernadette Marie and published by 5 Prince Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Suspect My Heart written by Diane Wiggs and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If love and hate are two sides of the same coin, murder could be a flip away. As prime suspect in her ex-husband's disappearance, single mother Lorna Doyle longs to trust CJ, the sexy cop, but the only one way to protect her children from the thugs sniffing around is to keep her cheating ex's secret.Homicide detective CJ Whittier has an ex-wife, perpetually disappointed parents, and a dead body. Of the three, he prefers the dead body. His teenage daughter is the only good thing in his life, until Lorna.With a high value stolen collectibles deal going down soon and a dead dealer in their quiet Minneapolis suburb, CJ rushes to find the victim's silent partner before the killer does. He can't shake the feeling there's a connection between his murder victim and Lorna's missing ex. His cop senses whisper Lorna's hiding something. Is she the killer or the next victim?With his head and heart at war, can he keep things professional while he seeks the truth?

Download or read book Outlaw Hearts written by Rosanne Bittner and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decades-long love story of two people, united by chance and separated by agonizing circumstance, that proves the power of unending love and its ability to overcome all odds. Miranda Hayes has lost everything—her family, her husband, her home. Orphaned and then widowed, desperate to find a safe haven, she sets out to cross a dangerous land alone...until chance brings her face-to-face with notorious gunslinger Jake Harkner. Hunted by the law and haunted by a brutal past, Jake has spent a lifetime fighting for everything he has. He's never known a moment's kindness...until fate brings him to the one woman willing to reach past his harsh exterior to the rebellious heart inside. He would die for her. He would kill for her. He will do whatever it takes to keep her his. Spanning the dazzling West with its blazing deserts and booming gold towns, Jake and Miranda must struggle to endure every hardship that threatens to tear them apart. But an outlaw's promise comes with a price...and even their passion may not burn bright enough to conquer the coming darkness. Outlaw Hearts Series: Outlaw Hearts (Book 1) Do Not Forsake Me (Book 2) Love's Sweet Revenge (Book 3) The Last Outlaw (Book 4)

Download or read book Rush written by S.M. West and published by SMW Books. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rush – noun: a surging of emotion My life is falling apart. Fired from my job. Blacklisted across NYC. At odds with my mother. The only thing good I have to hold on to is the memory of my steamy one-night stand. Only I had no idea who Eli was… Or that I’d end up working on his movie set. The spark between us threatens to reignite every time we’re near each other. But Eli wants more than just hot sex. He has a daughter and wants a partner in life. I’m seeking answers about my past and trying to plan my future. Commitment is the last thing I want. Yet, I’m unable to resist his pull and his passion. His touch eases the turmoil in my life. His kiss takes me to another place. And the more time I spend with him and his daughter, the harder it becomes to break away. Though when forced to choose between Eli or a chance at a fresh start, I’m not sure I can risk it all for love. Rush is the fourth and final full-length novel in the Trojan series—a rockstar romance series that takes place after the band breaks up. Novels in the series are interconnected standalones, each with an HEA. Reading them in order is not crucial but recommended for the best reader experience. Reading order: Clutch (Trojan #1) Reverb (Trojan #2) Smash (Trojan #3) Rush (Trojan #4)

Download or read book A Serpent s Tooth written by Craig Johnson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “It’s the scenery—and the big guy standing in front of the scenery—that keeps us coming back to Craig Johnson’s lean and leathery mysteries.” —The New York Times Book Review The ninth Longmire book from the New York Times bestselling author of Land of Wolves It’s homecoming for the Durant Dogies when Cord Lynear, a Mormon “lost boy” forced off his compound for rebellious behavior, shows up in Absaroka County. Without much guidance, divine or otherwise, Sheriff Walt Longmire, Victoria Moretti, and Henry Standing Bear search for the boy’s mother and find themselves on a high-plains scavenger hunt that ends at the barbed-wire doorstep of an interstate polygamy group. Run by four-hundred-pound Roy Lynear, Cord’s father, the group is frighteningly well armed and very good at keeping secrets. Walt’s got Cord locked up for his own good, but the Absaroka County jailhouse is getting crowded since the arrival of the boy’s self-appointed bodyguard, a dangerously spry old man who claims to be blessed by Joseph Smith himself. As Walt, Vic, and Henry butt heads with the Lynears, they hear whispers of Big Oil and the CIA and fear they might be dealing with a lot more than they bargained for.

Download or read book The Book Charmer written by Karen Hawkins and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins crafts an unforgettable story about a sleepy Southern town, two fiercely independent women, and a truly magical friendship. Sarah Dove is no ordinary bookworm. To her, books have always been more than just objects: they live, they breathe, and sometimes they even speak. When Sarah grows up to become the librarian in her quaint Southern town of Dove Pond, her gift helps place every book in the hands of the perfect reader. Recently, however, the books have been whispering about something out of the ordinary: the arrival of a displaced city girl named Grace Wheeler. If the books are right, Grace could be the savior that Dove Pond desperately needs. The problem is, Grace wants little to do with the town or its quirky residents—Sarah chief among them. It takes a bit of urging, and the help of an especially wise book, but Grace ultimately embraces the challenge to rescue her charmed new community. In her quest, she discovers the tantalizing promise of new love, the deep strength that comes from having a true friend, and the power of finding just the right book. “A mesmerizing fusion of the mystical and the everyday” (Susan Andersen, New York Times bestselling author), The Book Charmer is a heartwarming story about the magic of books that feels more than a little magical itself. Prepare to fall under its spell.