This is a western short story.Rick Barton concocted a devilish plan to take his stolen cash and his reluctant woman north across the border to Canada and a new life. So far, he's outrun the posse - but can he outrun his own choices?THE CROSSING - by the author of HIGH STAKES, Peacemaker Award Finalist for Best First Western Novel from the Western Fictioneers, RONE Award Finalist for American Historical Novel, and 5-Star Readers' Choice Book Reviews.

Immerse yourself in eight captivating journeys through a range of different genres in this pulse-pounding book! From the wild west to modern day, supernatural beings to heart-stopping suspense, tales of love to coming-of-age and more, you won't be able to put this book down.Within these pages:A boy tracks his father's killer through the wilderness, determined to extract the revenge his father would have wanted … Dale returns to his childhood sanctuary in nature to do the un...

By award-winning author Chad Strong…The dusty streets of Victoria are abuzz with whispers of Curt Prescott's legendary skills with cards, his name known to more than just those who frequent the smoky saloons. But for Curt, poker is more than just a game — it had been his ticket out of the poverty that had consumed his childhood. And with his beautiful girlfriend Del by his side, he feels unstoppable.Until a new preacher and his zealous wife arrive in town, he determined to ...

Chitto is a humble farmer living in a small island village on a distant planet, but the fruit of his trees has a terrible secret... He meets Tenoch, the man of his dreams when the circus comes to town, but his romance is cut short when the town is raided by conquistadors from another world. Chitto sets out on a rescue mission where he enlists the help of his neighbor and a secret order of knights who worship a dragon god. His lover and his friends are sold as slaves to the Earl of Málagan ...

This is a short story set during the American Civil War.Mired in battle and blood, can two young soldiers find peace? Wounded Union soldier George Dunn and a young Confederate try to kill each other in the middle of a creek more blood than water. When George realizes they are the only ones left alive after the battle, he's got to make new decisions – and stay alive long enough to follow throughBLUE SKY & GRAY SMOKE - by the author of HIGH STAKES, Peacemaker Award Finalist f...

Enter an era of dashing dukes in disguise, secret-keeping viscounts, and earls trying (and failing) to resist temptation! This special collection of novels and novellas from RITA-nominated, USA Today bestselling author Anthea Lawson is full of spicy (and a few sweet) delights.FORTUNE'S FLOWER - To claim his family estate, James Huntington embarks on an expedition to find his grandfather's missing journals. He's constantly at odds with his fellow traveler, the well...

From USA Today bestselling author Anthea Lawson comes four heartwarming tales of the holiday season filled with sweet kisses, misunderstandings, Christmas trees, and best of all, true love. Includes the brand new novella A Nobleman’s Noel.A Countess for Christmas – Miss Cecilia Fairfax dreads the upcoming holidays, especially when her brother brings home an unexpected guest. But of all the blessings of the season, sometimes the most unexpected is love.

Get all three of the Daring Debutantes Novellas in one collection!The Robber Bride, Book 1...When Victoria Barclay, privileged daughter of the Viscount Grantham, has a life-altering experience as a young girl, it sets the course for the rest of her life. She is determined to make a difference in the world, no matter the consequence, and becomes a highwayman—or woman, as it were—robbing the rich and donating her pilfered gains to the poor.Life-long friend and neighbo...

After one passionate night a decade ago, Valentine Fairfax, Duke of Eastleigh, never forgot Isabelle, the intelligent, witty and forbidden daughter of a head of college at Oxford. However, since suffering a disastrous marriage to an unfaithful wife, the duke has vowed never to succumb to temptation again. Until the day he discovers his friend’s governess is the one woman who still haunts his dreams.Once penniless, Isabelle Cortland has finally saved enough money to finance a school...

A man accustomed to hiding secrets. A woman with a lost past. Love that cannot be denied.A man accustomed to hiding secrets.His dark silver eyes are haunted, and for good reason. Logan Lipinstein lost his wife years ago in the war and has been a living shell of a man ever since, attempting to atone for past sins. Until one fateful day, when she walks past him carrying a basket of bread.A woman with a lost past....

After his fiancée elopes with a footman, Andrew Macalister, the brooding Duke of Bradstone, is hesitant to trust any woman ever again. It is only fitting the woman to melt his heart is Lady Clara Masson, the social outcast twin sister of the woman who jilted him!When Clara’s life is threatened, Andrew does the only thing he can think of to protect her: proposes marriage. Despite having been in love with Andrew since childhood, Clara only agrees to the engagement to buy herself more...

Once Upon A Wedding Boxed Set (Bks 1-4)Set against the glittering backdrop of Victorian high society, four romantic tales featuring the unconventional Fensters by acclaimed romance author Kelly McClymer…The Fairy Tale BrideA disastrous London season convinces Miranda Fenster that happily ever after is for other people. But when an attempt to help her star-crossed brother goes awry, she finds herself married to the Duke of Kerstone. Can the hopeless romantic Miranda pro...