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Saving the Gunslinger by conleyswifey
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Samantha has been running from a monster for a long while. Everyday she lives in fear of being found. She wonders if her life will ever be anything other than hiding and looking over her shoulder. Zachary has failed his family. After five long years, attempting to avenge their deaths, he returns home unsuccessful. Full of pain, self-loathing, and regret, Zachary wants only to be left alone and attempt to get his family ranch back up and running. One night, Zachary decides to drown his pain at a saloon in town and that's where a red-haired beauty catches his eyes. Something about her seems out of place in a saloon full of drunken men and experienced women. Zachary finds himself desperate to help the woman and along the way she brings him back to life..... ...Until a monster from their past comes to tear everything apart.
Damien by the_rebellionxx
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Damien Stryker is a ruthless billionaire, but when Serena Mclane is forced to marry him, she hopes to find the mercy behind his cold eyes and strong hands. ****** Damien Stryker, a domineering billionaire, is someone you don't want to get close to. Unfortunately for Serena Mclane, she doesn't have much of a choice. Always at the mercy of her family's name and legacy, Serena has to do as her father says. So when her father forces her into an arranged marriage with the one and only Damien Stryker: the truth comes out. Secrets are unveiled, and love starts to bloom. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]
Angel's Song by CamelotHealer
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Angel Donovan survived the Civil War, Sherman's invasion of the South, and years of humiliation singing in saloons, but even though she has left her past behind, the memory of it still clings to her like a stain. Volunteering as a housekeeper at the O'Connor homestead seems like a perfect way to escape the whispers surrounding her, but when she arrives she finds things are more complicated than she bargained for. A former Confederate soldier falsely accused of murder, Aidan O'Connor's reputation and size have caused most of the people in Sweetwater to steer clear of him, but when his brother dies, Aidan finds himself unexpectedly saddled with his niece and nephew, who have no one else. Hiring Angel as housekeeper only makes things more complicated--especially when Aidan starts falling for her. Can Angel let go of her past and fall in love? And will Aidan be able to prove himself to his newfound family?
Heart of a Deputy (Heart of Colorado #2) by caffrey1974
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Sally's been mistreated by men since she was sixteen. Will Earl "Buddy" Brand be able to melt the walls of ice around her heart, and teach her that love is possible? Or will Sally continue to believe she is unworthy of love because of her past? And who is trying to drag her back into the whoring business? Will they stop at nothing to ruin her life forever or will Buddy be able to pull through again? This time, for love? Will Sally finally find love in the "Heart of a Deputy"? This is the sequel to "Heart of a Cowboy." Thanks to @mirjam93 for the beautiful cover!
Bedding Camp by QueenOfGeeks
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"Our women cannot be wooed." Warned the King. "They have not met my men." The Sovereign replied. In Rowland, a kingdom void of love, where even a kiss is unheard of, Illyria is the prim and proper niece of the King, and his unofficial body guard. This princess has never been sated with her position, and has done everything in her power to climb the political ladder to reach the power and prestige she craves, the position of General over the kings army. On the eve of a marriage arranged to help her climb, a mysterious foreign ruler intrudes the castle walls, a masked leader known only as "The Sovereign." King Hal of Rowland takes this invasion to be a declaration of war, but instead the Sovereign is there to make him an offer he can't refuse. Meridian, the suave, lighthearted General of the Sovereign's army was just an adolescent when the plague that killed his Kindoms female population; including half his family, struck Morwick. Can he, his twin brother, cousin and the other young men who have mastered seduction and romance to an art form even turn the heads of icy, detached ladies who have never even heard of it? If they fail, war will soon follow. In this medieval Hunger Games, What happens when politics meet passion? 100 of Morwick's men must face off against 100 of Rowland's women during "Bedding Camp". Though the Morwick's weapon of choice is not what Illyria is expecting. Ranked #1 in Historical Fiction as of June 23 2017 *Complete book available on Amazon* (Link in my bio)
The Scarred Viking's Bride (On Temp. Hold) by Bookworm_Beauty96
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The ruthless Jarl of the rumored cold-blooded Dahlsten clan. A young maiden of the southern Haraldsson clan. Two individuals from very different worlds. One night that interlocked their paths forever. Highest Ranking: #1 in Historical Fiction This story will include MATURE content, as it contains sexual scenes, possible trigger scenes and cursing in Norwegian. It is recommended for an older crowd 17+. It is not your typical Viking story, sorry kiddies. This is my first chapter story, so it will not be perfect! Consider yourself warned. Beautiful cover made by @LarissaChesser **TSVB is on temporary hold due to author's hectic life, please be considerate in comments. Thank you!
My Kidnapper Wears a Feather in His Hair by SarahBeara
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When her famous father gets word of her beauty, he decides its time for Ella Weldingston to take her proper place as heir to one of the largest entrepreneurs in the western world. Ella finds herself being packed and plopped onto the first wagon train heading west. Ella had always considered herself an orphan. In fact, she was an orphan. She doesn't like the idea of living with her father, and would rather live in an igloo for the rest of her life. Fate seems to agree with her, though has a different idea about the igloo. When a mysterious traveller begins to follow the small wagon train, Ella seems to be the only one who knows about it. But can she use this to her advantage?
Country Love by conleyswifey
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Retired country singer and ex-marine Bradley Thompson never thought he'd give up his 'go where i want' lifestyle for any woman. But then he meets Isabelle Warren and her daughter Sara one dark summer night and realizes he was wrong. But Isabelle is running from something and scared to let herself trust him. Can he convince her he's not like the rest and make her take a chance on him or will her fears keep them apart?
Protection by CaitlynRachelC
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Sparks fly and horns lock on the Dottie Belle Ranch in Plateau, Arizona! Clint Slade is a well-known hired killer. What he does for a living has never been questioned nor given an explanation. The dime novelists love his work to pen to paper, and young boys see him as the epitome of a heroic lifestyle. He lives a lonely life of solitude as he travels all over the country, and that’s the way he likes it. He doesn’t see the need for other people and his latest job makes him wonder why he even bothers to try to understand them. Bliss Cooper loves her life without the ties of a man or an interest in one. She’s the daughter of a rich ranch owner in Arizona with more than what she needs. Yet when her father becomes overprotective about notes threatening her life, the life she loves so much comes crashing in on her. What seems to her like overkill on her father’s part just might change her life forever. Colt Kidd can't hide it for much longer. Being the foreman of a ranch is a challenge of it's own, but when he starts having complicated feelings about his boss' daughter and long-time best friend, his life gets a whole lot more confusing. He knows that he can't hold a candle to what Bliss really needs, but he would give his whole life to try.
Grant What I Wish by kleindog
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Rather than perishing in the desert, Marian is rescued and nursed back to health. When it is time to return to England and settle some scores, who will she seek out--her childhood love or the dark man who has always fascinated her?