Well, there’s no denying it. The leaves are falling and so are the temperatures—fall is officially here. And even though it’s time to start bundling up outside, we are getting nice and toasty inside. So grab your favorite blanket, light a fire, and settle in for a good ole steamy Western romance.
Calico Palace by Gwen BristowJourney to 1948 San Francisco in this captivating New York Times bestseller that brings to life the passionate, adventurous men and women who transformed San Francisco at the beginning of the California gold rush.
“Delivers a vivid, finely researched view of an underappreciated period of American history . . . A satisfying and educational read.” —Historical Novel Society
Sun God by Nan Ryan
USA Today–bestselling author Nan Ryan delivers the intensely passionate, spellbinding story of a man driven by revenge, a woman consumed by desire, and a love that transcends the enmity dividing them. To the world, he is the half-breed Luiz Quintano. But to Amy Sullivan, he is Tonatiuh, the magnificent son of a Spanish grandee and an Aztec princess—and she has worshipped him since girlhood. Can their love survive in a world trying to tear them apart?
“Sun God is dynamite . . . riveting, poignant, and utterly breathtaking in its sensuality.” —Romantic Times
“People read Nan Ryan’s books over and over, until the pages come loose from the binding.” —Linda Lael Miller, New York Times–bestselling author
Outlaw in Paradise by Patricia Gaffney
When deadly, legendary—and, of course, exceptionally handsome—gunfighter Jesse Gault saunters into Paradise, Oregon, local saloon owner Cady McGill is both repulsed and inexplicably drawn to him. The two grow close and Cady senses something else behind Gault’s mysterious façade. She soon learns that his closely guarded secrets could spell life or death for the town—and for Cady herself.
“A delightful, mature romance that brings readers a unique look at the Wild West.” —Romantic Times
“[A] lively, exceptionally well-written romance.” —Library Journal
Showdown at Buffalo Jump by Gary Svee
A wannabe rancher, Max exaggerated his financial standing when he advertised for a mail-order bride. Catherine O’Dowd has long dreamed of being a lady, and she expects Max to make one of her. But instead of the riches Max described, she finds a hardscrabble bit of prairie that demands every drop of sweat the two of them have to give. If Max isn’t careful, his new wife will bring him down, and take the entire state with her.
“Svee vividly portrays beauty and a sense of daily life in Montana near the turn of the century.” —Publishers Weekly
“A delightful story . . . with humor, wonderful characters, and strikingly beautiful descriptions of the Montana prairie.” —Library Journal
Someone’s Been Sleeping in My Bed by Linda Jones
A modern retelling of “The Story of the Three Bears,” Someone’s Been Sleeping In My Bed by Linda W. Jones tells the story of Maddalyn Kelly, who stumbles upon the cabin of three burly and intimidating brothers: Karl, Conrad, and Eric Bartlett. Inside, she finds three of everything: three delicious meals, three comfortable chairs, and three warm beds. She ate Eric’s food, slept in Eric’s bed. He seemed a wild animal, but did his gruff manner belie a softer side? Feisty Maddalyn was determined to find out.
Cavalry Scout by Dee Brown
John Singleterry and his partner, Dunreath, are taken captive by two American Indian fighters. One is an old medicine woman, and the other, holding a rifle, is a beautiful mixed-race girl. They tell the scouts about their tribe’s decimation during its forced relocation and of multiple promises that have been broken—stories that force Singleterry to face difficult questions of love, desertion, and the real meaning of honor.
Cinnamon and Roses by Heidi Betts
Small-town, fatherless Rebecca is scared of falling for big-city Caleb. Yet the more he scandalizes her small Kansas cowtown, the more she pines for his raw male allure. Now Caleb finds himself less interested in the beautiful rich women of his past and more obsessed with Rebecca’s innocent scent of cinnamon and roses. Will they both let go of their fears and give in to their desires?
Bride Fire by Elizabeth Chadwick
Stranded in the wilderness and desperate for survival, young Cassandra has nearly given up hope when muscular mustanger Alex Harte arrives as salvation. When the rugged wanderer rescues this beautiful 17-year-old damsel, he knows his journey is about to take a dramatic turn. Just when Cassandra’s fate seemed safe, Alex and his wild posse have a run-in with something even wilder . . .
Wildstar by Linda Ladd
Raised by the Cheyenne, the silver-haired beauty named Starfire knows nothing of her past life, her childhood as Elizabeth Pennington Richmond. The Cheyenne are her people and their ways are hers. So when the tall blond stranger steps out of the darkness and carries her off into the night, she fights him with all of her strength. Terrified, she has no idea that he has been sent to rescue her after all these years. Not realizing the adventure ahead of them, Starfire and Logan embark upon a journey of self-discovery, danger . . . and love!
Morning Sky by Constance Bennett
The lovely widow Lacey Spencer has launched an unheard-of campaign to expose the crooked cattle rangers that are threatening to overtake her hometown. Even her sophisticated beauty and elegant demeanor cannot erase the townspeople’s evident disapproval of Lacey’s unladylike behavior. She alone must face the wrath of the corrupted cattlemen. When a dark stranger arrives in town, Lacey discovers that she may not be alone in her battle.