Westernromance Stories

Being a mail order bride is hard... dealing with the new in-laws is harder! Irene Bailey misses Missouri more than she could have imagined. The cousin she's living with treats her like a maid, and her life is unraveling fast. When she finds Dr. Theodore Harcourt's ad for a mail order bride,she thinks her problems are solved. But Dr. Harcourt isn't interested in marriage. He's interested in money. His business is failing, and his late father's estate will only go to him on one condition:He needs to be married. Desperate for a way to put his life back in order, he finds a bride the fastest and easiest way possible - through an ad. He never thought he'd get so lucky to find a woman like Irene. Smart as well as beautiful, she's everything he's dreamed of. But his aunt isn't happy. She wants the money for herself and will go to any lengths possible to get it. Money isn't everything, but will Dr. Harcourt realize that in time to save his marriage? Or will Irene and the doctor miss their one chance at true love?

When Hoss saves a little girl from getting trampled by two drunks' horses, he never knew what it would bring him or the rest of his family. After talking the little girl's widowed mother into coming to stay on the Ponderosa, the rest of the family thank him because the little girl and her older brother brighten up the dreary house tremendously. That is until disaster strikes the next day at Adam's house. Disaster that leaves the little girl on the brink of death. There's a large amount of mixed emotions stirring up on the Ponderosa as the only thing that will save the little girl is a God granted miracle and as Hoss slowly begins to fall for the pretty widowed mother of two who is fighting for her daughter's life. Find out what the disaster is and whether or not she pulls through in this third installment of my Romancing the Ponderosa series! This isn't a standalone book. Mrs. Little Joe and The Redhead must be read first in order for Leo to make since.

***A 2017 Readers' Favorite Award Silver Medal Winner*** Adam Westfield gave his heart, mind, body, and soul over to God and entered the Franciscan Brotherhood, but a moment of rage had him breaking his vows and one of the ten commandments. Five years later, he's released from prison a changed man once again. Unsure of his destiny now, he hits the road, roaming the United States, hoping to find a purpose in life again . . . and forgiveness. A widowed mother of two, Sage Hammond is doing everything she can to hold onto the horse-breeding ranch that had belonged to her husband's family for generations, but times are tough and she's just barely getting by. Unable to find a ranch hand willing to work for meager wages, she thinks all may be lost and she will have to sell. Until a quiet, handsome stranger appears to be an answer to her prayers. Adam is falling in love for the first time in his life, however, strange things begin to happen at the ranch-things that are putting Sage and her children in danger-and he finds he is willing to sell his soul to protect them. But will it be enough? A man trying to overcome his past. A woman trying to secure her children's future. Can they both learn to live in the present and discover that second chances do exist?

Georgianna, a mysterious, unchaperoned lady, must join a California bound wagon train with a Joseon card shark in order to escape her unfortunate past. Georgianna, often called Miss Elliot, hasn't found a place to call home ever since her father's unexpected death. Driven from her New England home and forced to abandon her Uncle's plantation in the dead of night, she flees to the "Gateway to the West" where she hopes to join a wagon train headed to California - the only problem being, she doesn't know the first thing about traveling West. Lee "Card" Young, sometimes referred to as a con artist, has never spent more than two weeks in any town since before the Mexican War broke out. He knows how to manipulate a deck of cards better than most Americans could cut a steak. The saloon gamblers don't like his slick fingering but can't figure out how he's cheating, so they drive him out of their town on claims that "Chin-eese" don't belong among them. To avoid being lynched, he keeps a small suitcase filled for a quick escape to the next town - which happens to be Independence, Missouri. Will the Card Shark con Georgianna out of her money or will she con him out of his heart?

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Faith Hunter is just a small-town girl. Raised by her dad after her mom passes away, her best-friend is the boy who lives on the ranch next door. But what happens when she falls in love with her best friend and then high-tails it out of town as soon as graduation is over? What about when she comes back to town 5 years later with a 5-year-old in tow to take care of her sick dad? What about the boy she left behind? Alexander Knight is just a country boy with big dreams. His best-friend is the little girl next door. She's spunky, compassionate, and driven. He can't help but fall in love with her. But why did she leave him? What about their plans for after graduation? And who is the little boy she brought back with her? Will they find their way back to each other? Will secrets from the past push them apart or finally pull them back together?

She's the girl he never forgot. Now he's back, determined to win her heart a second time. Jen O'Keefe thought she put Drew Laramie behind her when he left town and left her heart in pieces. Ten years later, she's built a great life for herself in Larch Valley. But her carefully built world is turned upside down when Drew returns to take over the Lazy L Ranch. Suddenly he's everywhere, tearing the scabs off old wounds and unearthing long forgotten feelings. Drew hates how badly he hurt Jen. He's spent a decade kicking himself while running from the family secret that upended his life. He's come home determined to make amends for his sins. Top of his list is rebuilding his relationship with Jen. But it's going to take more than an apology to earn her trust again - not to mention win back her love. When a spring snowstorm descends upon the valley, Jen and Drew are stranded with nowhere to go and a lot of baggage to sort through. Will this be his chance to prove he's back at the Lazy L for good?

"No matter what you do..." he began getting dangerously close. Rosalie's heart began pounding. She wanted to reach out and make him hers, "I still find myself loving you." Before she could respond, his lips had found its way to their target as he swept her into the kiss of a lifetime . Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx She's on the run. He came to find her. She's an outlaw, He's a Texas Ranger. Nothing could happen to these two, right? Think again. Rosalie Thorne is an outlaw, running away from the law had never been harder. But then again life isn't fair is it?Just so happens that she learnt it the worst and hardest way possible. She's been successful on her own, away from society for quite a while. But one day, an intriguing Texas ranger shows up on her doorstep. Could it be? Rosalie Thorne in love? Not possible. Right? Michael Lockwood is one of the most successful rangers. He's captured or killed every outlaw he was assigned to. That why the governor sent him to find Rosalie Thorne. But she wasn't what he expected. He didn't expect her to be so breathtaking, nor did he expect any love to be placed on this challenge. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx P.S a few chapters of this book will have MATURE content but not all. and yes, this is an original story. and yes I did change my username from dragonheart1802 to xxXDragonGoddessXxx.

this is fluff fanfic where striker notices you've came home from a long day at work and decides you need a bit of couple time to cheer you up.

California, 1875. After fifteen years of being away from her home, Karlie goes back to the small frontier town where she had grown up. She had lost all contacts with her childhood friend Taylor long ago, but something inside of her had never truly stopped hoping that a day they would have met again. But will Taylor feel the same way? So many years have passed. Was Taylor even going to be the same giggling and innocent girl she remembered in her childhood memories? If not Karlie was soon going to find it out. In other words western lesbian slow burn with a lot of angst.

Please read the disclaimer, as there are mentions of trigger warnings! Chloe: Ever since my first relationship ended badly, I vowed never to let anyone treat me like that again. After years and years of trying to find my way and who I am again, I meet Alex - the handsome, charming, and actually sympathetic cop. However, with my past, my present problems, and trust issues, I don't know if Alex is the right one for me. Or is he? Alex: My childhood was rough - to say it simply. After my father left my abusive mom, she dumped me at my grandparents' ranch. I struggled as a child growing up, making friends and vowing to never be like my parents. But when I meet Chloe, everything changes. She's a mystery, someone I want to let in, to let love me. However, she's making it hard to try and get to know her, let alone date. Can I prove to her that we've both been hurt and willing to love her? Or will she push me away? This is a closed door romance. Please read the disclaimer for more information.

He needs a helping hand. She needs to rebuild her life after her divorce... Emily's not above cleaning and cooking to put a roof over her son's head, but she doesn't expect the rancher who hires her to be so young...or so alluring. Emily's not interested in romance, though. Her failed marriage has left its scars. She's determined to support herself and her son, with no personal complications. Love and a family are just not in the cards for Luke. Raising his sisters after mother's death and his father's illness was hard enough, but what if the gene is passed on to him? Better to just go it alone... Except he needs help and places an ad for a housekeeper. When Emily and Sam arrive on his doorstep, he soon discovers that the one thing he wants the most is the one thing he can't have...

A broken girl with Blind Desires. Skylar Drew is a Seventeen-year old girl from Houston Texas who wishes for nothing more than to wash away the dark memories of her past. But, nothing reminds her of it more than the scars on her body. This young girl has hit quite a few rough patches in her life, including her mothers death and dealing with her abusive father. However, things are starting to look up for her when she moves to Columbia Falls Montana to live with her aunt, Lydia. That is until she meets arrogant Carson Hayes. Hot shot bronc rider. Carson is very well known in Columbia falls, especially with the ladies. Skylar, on the other hand, has sworn off men so she can focus on her horses, her rodeo career, and removing the dark memories of her past. But, the flirtatious cowboy challenges Skylar's 'no guys' rule. Can she rid her blind desires and clear her head to focus on her goals or will this hot shot bronc rider throw her an unavoidable curve ball? Blind desires definition: To try and achieve your goals on your terms, with clouded judgement. Desire without direction, clarity or preparation. Blind desires can cause confusion, irrational decisions, and can make the process of achieving something difficult. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!

Tylee Jackson lives on a 100,000 acre ranch, outside of Sundance, Texas, that she runs herself. She is very shy and gets social anxiety easily, her best friend, Becca, says it is because she only goes to town once a month. She visits Becca goes to the feed store, and stocks up on her groceries. At the age of twenty-one the male gender is not on her mind, unless of course it has four feet. Dan Hargrove is the handsome cowboy that catches every girls eye. Although he has dated several he hasn't found the one that makes him melt into the sand. That is until he catches a glimpse of the success solo rancher. Will the town match maker, that happens to be friends with both, figure out a way to bring the two together? This is a CLEAN romance meaning kisses and "I love you"s are as far as it goes in here! Also this is a Christian romance so we have encouraging verses and honest prayers. I really hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it! #51 in General Fiction 10/17 (Cover by @radiant_purity )

A collection of short stories or one shorts of adventure, crime, drama, fiction, friendship, etc.....

1865. Nevada. Charlotte Lockner. After her oldest brother dies in the civil war, her family is left with his enormous debt that is nearly impossible to pay off. Even worse is that the men he owes are ruthless members of a gang who take no mercy. Charlotte's father hires a similar gang who owe her family a favour, to protect them from the men who are out to get them and all they have. But now Charlotte and her sister in law Nora want to leave the rich life and promising future they both had in order to create a new life away from all the troubles they're family have passed onto them. How long can they run from their problems before they finally catch up to them?

Two damaged hearts - and one sweet baby to bring them together. When rancher Wyatt Black discovers an abandoned baby on his doorstep, he needs help ASAP - and finds it in his next-door neighbor, Ellie. There's no way he's capable of caring for the newborn on his own, and his rough childhood has left him doubting he'll ever be father material. But as little Darcy starts to wrap him around her little finger, and Ellie turns his bachelor's quarters into a family home, he wonders if he's been wrong all along. Elli Marchuk has been grieving in private for the life she's lost - her baby, her marriage, even her job. When the grouchy rancher next door asks for her help, she's hesitant. But an innocent child needs her, so she puts her personal misgivings aside. Helping Wyatt with Darcy starts to heal all the broken parts of her heart, especially when she and Wyatt develop tender feelings for each other. But Darcy will only be with them for a short time. And Elli isn't at all sure she's ready to take a second chance on love, even with a man as strong and sure as Wyatt...

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Aelin isn't expecting much from the small dusty desert town she finds herself stuck in after every carefully laid plan crumbles around her. She certainly isn't expecting River to be there to help pick up the pieces. Can he also heal her broken heart?

[Oneshot] Taehyung is a mere servant serving for the Jeons. After getting a bit drunk in a masquerade held by the royal family, Taehyung leaves the party with a nobleman. But what happens when the youngest prince, Jungkook, finds out about this. Would he spare the servant? After all, it's a taboo to be with the same sex. ~~~~~~~~~~ But then the prince came even closer, invading his personal space. "where were you last night?" He asked with a frown.