Download or read book She Was Sheriff written by Melody Groves and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2017 NM/AZ Book Awards "All She Wanted Was a Gold Band—What She Got Was a Tin Star" For as long as she could remember, Maud Overstreet figured she’d grow up, get married, have a house with a white picket fence and a brood of kids. Now, in 1872, she’s tired of being the bank president’s spinster daughter and equally tired of washing, ironing and cleaning. When, out of the blue, Dry Creek’s town council offers her the job of replacement sheriff, she accepts. And her sheltered world explodes. For the first time, Maud enters a saloon, tastes whiskey, learns to shoot, learns to ride a horse and drive a stagecoach, arrests people, and leads men in search parties. Yet she still has time to dream about her long-errant boyfriend, Elijah J. Goodman, off—somewhere—for the past few years. She is convinced they will marry when he returns and hopes it will be soon. But the discovery of gold brings all sorts of unsavory characters to her town, including the threat of the notorious James Mooney Gang. There are rumors of an impending bank robbery. Maud enlists the help of Mayor Seth Critoli, but it’s up to her to save Dry Creek from disaster. "A light-hearted look at a woman who gets a job nobody else wants and makes it her own. Maud is a spunky, likeable heroine who comes into her own . . . as the town's protector of law and order." —Anne Hillerman, NY Times Bestselling Author "A well-written thoroughly entertaining romp through the Gold Rush country with a reluctant officer of the law who discovers an aptitude for a job most thought only a man could do." —Chris Enss, NY Times Bestselling Author Other Details

Download or read book The Widows written by Jess Montgomery and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Widows kept me on the edge of my seat. Montgomery is a masterful storyteller.” —Lee Martin, author of Pulitzer Prize-Finalist The Bright Forever Inspired by the true story of Ohio’s first female sheriff, Jess Montgomery’s powerful, lyrical debut is the story of two women who take on murder and corruption at the heart of their community. Kinship, Ohio, 1924: When Lily Ross learns that her husband, Daniel, the town’s widely respected sheriff, has been killed while transporting a prisoner in an apparent accident, she vows to seek the truth about his death. Hours after his funeral, a stranger appears at her door. Marvena Whitcomb, a coal miner’s widow, is unaware that Daniel has died and begs to speak with him about her missing daughter. From miles away but worlds apart, Lily’s and Marvena’s lives collide as they realize that Daniel was perhaps not the man that either of them believed him to be. *BONUS CONTENT: This edition of The Widows includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide "The Widows is a gripping, beautifully written novel about two women avenging the murder of the man they both loved."—Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of You'll Never Know, Dear "Jess Montgomery's gorgeous writing can be just as dark and terrifying as a subterranean cave when the candle is snuffed out, but her prose can just as easily lead you to the surface for a gasp of air and a glimpse of blinding, beautiful sunlight. This is a powerful novel: a tale of loss, greed, and violence, and the story of two powerful women who refuse to stand down."—Wiley Cash, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Ballad, A Land More Kind than Home, and This Dark Road to Mercy "[A] flinty, heartfelt mystery that sings of hawks and history, of coal mines and the urgent fight for social justice."—Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Bone on Bone

Download or read book The Sheriff s Daughter written by Jessica Andersen and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CODE OF HONOR Dr. Logan Hart was just passing through Black Horse Beach, but when gunshots sent country veterinarian Samantha Blackwell ducking for cover beneath his rockhard body, she instinctively knew that the macho medical investigator would stick around to keep her safe. Although the sheriff’s daughter had sworn to never fall for another tough guy again, her new tenant’s smoldering intensity lit a raging fire in her heart…and kept the terror at bay. As they set up a sting operation to take down the revenge-seeking criminal who was clearly trying to get to Logan through Samantha, chilling new evidence came to light. Now Samantha wondered who the real target was—and whether she would stay alive long enough to succumb to the boldly seductive man she’d been saving all her love for!

Download or read book The Sheriff s Wife Holding it All Together Behind the Scenes in Politics written by Janel Lamb and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ever curious about what life would be like if you were married to a Politician? Do you ever wonder how the spouses of law enforcement officers handle the increasing danger and pressure they face every day just doing their job? Maybe you want to do something big in your life, but you just can't seem to get past the imaginary barrier that's holding you back because you feel too "ordinary". In "The Sheriff's Wife: Holding it All Together Behind The Scenes in Politics", Janel Lamb explores these topics with relatable experiences as a Wife, Mother, and support system to her famous Sheriff husband, and reveals how she learned how to "fake it till you make it" and face huge obstacles with grace under pressure. From depression and mom guilt, the campaign trail, and a visit to the White House, you will be inspired to go for big goals, even if you don't feel like you deserve it or even know where to start. "The Sheriff's Wife: Holding it all together behind the scenes in Politics" is a candid account of Janel's experience as the spouse behind the badge, with real stories about: Battling depression How to put yourself out there when you are a fish out of water Going Viral Mom Guilt Finding Joy in a never-ending journey Supporting a famous spouse without losing your identity Understanding that you don't have to be more than you already are to do something great Living the principles of Faith, Family, and Freedom, Janel reveals how embracing the successes and ignoring the haters can strengthen your marriage, free you from guilt over things beyond your control, and bring peace to your life and family.

Download or read book Wild for the Sheriff written by Kathleen O'Brien and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imprint/Series: Harlequin Superromance -- Miniseries: Sisters of Bell River Ranch -- Category: Romance with More -- Publication Date: Feb 2013.

Download or read book The Sheriff s Doorstep Baby written by Teresa Carpenter and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By day Nate Connor fights crime—by night he fights the haunting memories of his army days. Until his brooding is interrupted by a beauty sleeping on his couch! Michelle Ross wants to sell her late father's house and expel the last reminder of her past. But first she has to persuade sexy tenant Nate to move out…. Then Nate's adorable baby cousin is left on his doorstep. Nate and Michelle might never have known what family is, but this baby needs one—so they'll need to learn fast!

Download or read book I Shocked The Sheriff Mills Boon Temptation written by Mara Fox and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Roxy Adams shows up in her bright yellow Porsche, Sheriff Luke Hermann knows he and his small Texas town will never be the same. Within twenty-four hours he's pulled her out of a catfight, almost hauled her off to jail and spent the most incredible moments of his life in her bed.

Download or read book The Heartbreak Sheriff written by Elle Kennedy and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a New York Times–bestselling author, a single mother is arrested for murder by the cop she was once in love with in this romantic suspense novel. Single mom Sarah Connelly can’t believe it when her ex-boyfriend arrests her. Sheriff Patrick “Finn” Finnegan keeps assuring Sarah he’ll get her out of trouble, but her trust in him was annihilated long ago. Still, just being in his larger-than-life presence sets Sarah’s pulse racing. . . . Finn knows in his heart Sarah is innocent of murdering smalltown bad-girl Teresa Donovan. But he can’t ignore the overwhelming evidence against Sarah—nor the desire he still feels for her. Somehow he’s got to find the real killer and convince the only woman he’ll ever love to give him a second chance.

Download or read book The Sheriff s Woman written by Jackie Weger and published by Written Musings. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He had his eye on her for years. But she was married. Now she’s not. He’s all in. Rachel Cameron prefers to lick her wounds and protect her children from gossip and shame in isolation on a small homestead in the Ozark Mountains. But life-long bachelor and ex-Marine Sheriff Garrett Stark has other ideas. Drawn to Rachel, Garrett wields all the power and charm he can muster to insist she return to town for her safety and that of her children. Exasperation and anger rule on both sides. Rachel balks, but does not anticipate the raft of dizzying emotions stirred by Garrett’s relentless attention. The moment Garrett takes her into his arms, Rachel knows she must make a choice: honor the truth and face her fears or live forever as an outsider.

Download or read book She s Law He s Order written by John K. Potter and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1871, did a curtsy and the drop of a hat ruin Yale Law Schools reputation? Perhaps. What do a babysitter and a Confederate spy have in common? Or is that who? Did the Colorado Territory agree to blackmail for statehood? Possibly. For the answers to these and many other questions, read Shes law, Hes order. Shes Law, Hes Order is a quirky tale of the old west where men were men and women were . . . Underrated that is, until Judge Edwina Wallace came along to bring law to the Colorado Territory (even if she couldnt practice law in the states). She is, of course, accompanied by Tom Hart, federal marshal and bodyguard. Its a wild and wooly tale full of adventures, cliff hangers (literally) and shoot em ups that just keep on coming! Enjoy!

Download or read book Egg Shell Thin A Fairplay Novel Featuring Private Investigator Adrienne Hargrove written by Karen Harmon and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2006-04-10 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adrienne Hargrove has always been aware that humans are fragile creatures walking an egg-shell thin line between innocence and deviance. Her own life is a chain of guilt from poor choices she’s made. But as a private investigator in the Deep South, she thought she had seen it all. That was before she was hired by Catriona Kirby, wife of Galen Kirby, a doctor in a small Louisiana town. Adrienne knew she was looking into the possibility the doctor was involved in a drug scam with the sheriff. She even knew there was a possibility the doctor was involved in the murder of an ex-girlfriend. What she never imagined was that Dr. Galen Kirby was a serial killer and deeply involved in a baby black market scheme. And in their wildest nightmares neither Adrienne nor Catriona could have imagined that he was producing his own babies to sell.

Download or read book Three Plays written by Horton Foote and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes called the American Chekhov, Horton Foote has been mapping the rich emotional terrain just beneath the plain, quiet surfaces of his small-town characters for well over half a century. This anthology brings together three of his most critically acclaimed plays: Dividing the Estate, The Trip to Bountiful, and The Young Man from Atlanta.

Download or read book Montana Stories written by Tim Dailey and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Hank leaves South Dakota for Montana, he carries a heavy heart and some dark secrets; all of his belongings fill just one small suitcase. A country boy who doesnt speak the Kings English, hes willing to work hard and keep his head down. He finds that opportunity as a flatland ranch hand helping Russell and Lora with the chores and their cattle in the Missouri Breaks in eastern Montana. The family provides him with work, renewed faith, and a respite from his troubled past. They introduce him to Eileen, a beautiful, confident red-head. Their courtship revolves around working the land and the ranch, as well as truly learning what it means to be a family under the grace of God. MONTANA STORIES tells a fictional story of the joys and sorrows of the seasons of ranching, cattle drives, hard work, a clean life, and good morals.

Download or read book Dag written by Nicolas Wilson and published by Nicolas Wilson. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dagney Morgan, a sarcastic Department of Agriculture employee with an affinity for paperwork, has a chance run-in with a farmer covered in toxic chemicals, and walks away with a genetically modified baby, along with the seeds of a conspiracy. Before she can learn how to change a diaper, Dagney and her makeshift family are thrown into an international web of corruption and intrigue, and hounded by murderous, artificial soldiers. Their only chance at survival is to expose a plot that stretches into the highest echelons, and could start both an international arms race, and a revolution. (Keywords: Genetic Modification, Science Fiction, Conspiracy, GMO, Genetic Manipulation, Humorous Science Fiction, Mutant)

Download or read book August Osage County written by Tracy Letts and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths

Download or read book Don t Be Afraid Son written by Billy Guajardo and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2023-06-11 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't Be Afraid, Son. Gunfighter's Graveyard. If you like an Old Western Horror Gunfighter Novel with over 100,000 words. Then this book would be a good find? It came in a four-book series based on four different town scenarios. Different lawmen and evil gunmen will find one another in a gunfight to the death. Each will wake from a coma, dark deep sleep, or be sent back by the devil that made him raise his gun in the first place against good. A graveyard on the hill in town wakes. After a storm hit the town that same night. One grave began to wake with a hand blanketed in mud. One hand, then the other grabbed the wet mud earth or a branch on a tree in the ground. He crawled to his feet in old cowboy muddy boots. A tall, dark man stood in the drizzling rain, and his head tilted back. His stare on the night stars in the skies. The mud, dirt, and decaying tissue fell from his face and hands. One other began to rise from the same graveyard behind him. He stared at the same night sky as if something spoke to him from a place in between heaven and earth. One of them opened his arms. Each palm lifted and opened high in the dark. He opened his mouth to wash death still lingering on his tongue and lips. One other gunfighter crawled to his feet through the drizzling rain. Each gunfighter took a deep breath for the first time since he died huuu. Three men in dark cowboy boots and clothes take that first breath that opens his eyes in a bulge. Three Gunfighters Leave the cemetery behind the first gunfighter that left the wet Earth. The first gunfighter growls in the direction of the Town toward the bottom of the Hill. I will be there soon, Townspeople! As a faint heartbeat begins. His chest began to pulsate with heartbeats slowly. His heartbeat told the other men that their hearts would also be beating. Each footstep's heel on his boot kicked at the ground. One gunfighter behind the other pretends to tiptoe into town as the drizzling rain covers them like a blanket. Each gunfighter covers his head with a hat and long coat to keep the water from splashing against his chest. Each man wore a black hat, a long shin-length coat, and cowboy boots. Beneath, he wore a blue jean shirt and pants. Some are darker than others. The third cowboy with long chocolate brown shoulder-length hair stares forward in a baby blue dead-eyed stare. One behind the other, they vanish in a cloud of drizzling rain. Behind them on the other half of the cemetery. One other had risen through the wet mud earth. He also crawled to his feet in a pair of black cowboy boots. A Shiny Gun, Badge, and a Winchester lay on the wet mud. A man in a Marshall's Badge in Dark Brown Leather lifts it off the wet ground. One other man with a Badge followed the Marshall. One after him also crawled to his feet. They begin to leave the cemetery like the other men before them. They reach the road that leads into town. The rain cleansed Each in a Badge on the way into the town. Each with a hat, Winchester at his side, and a shiny gun. The sound of a Stagecoach made them listen and look. A Stagecoach hidden in the drizzling rain made them stare into the falling rain. The sound of a hyena laughing inside made Law Men Reach for his Rifle. The sound of wicked men rose from a stagecoach as it drew closer. I'm coming to town, Marshall. I'll be waiting, Gunfighter! I will bring a few friends. I will too. Will see which one of us will reach the Gunfighter's Graveyard. I will be waiting like I do every 58 years of lawman! Come out and play Marshall, sheriff, and do not forget to bring your deputies. We will be waiting. Did I shoot the sheriff haha? Of course, I did. It was me? The stagecoach, hidden in the falling rain, roared by as a sound of a hyena laughing left them in awe. It continued to roar toward the town in the falling rain and vanishes.

Download or read book After Life Love written by Patrick Lee and published by Patrick Lee. This book was released on 2010-05-31 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson Hamilton had everything in life, except for someone to share it with. When he found her, he lost it all. When one life ends, another begins, and the journey that everyone wonders about is much more spectacular than anyone imagines. Follow his experience learning to exist on the other side of the glass, trying to protect the people he loves most and save everyone in the process.