Montana Stories

Kelly just wants her business to succeed, and getting involved with a bodyguard is not part of her plan - but he is the only one who can keep her safe... ***** Kelly Harris is determined to make her antiques business a success. She won't let Tanner, a bodyguard who likes first edition poetry books, interfere with her life. But winning a mystery box at an auction changes everything. With Tanner working alongside her, they decipher the code in a forgotten journal, uncovering a young girl's journey to freedom and a powerful family's secret. Working for a high-profile security company, Tanner has seen the worst that humanity can do. He doesn't believe in love. But when disaster strikes, he finds himself doing everything he can to keep Kelly safe - even if that means letting her into the most vulnerable part of who he is. Leeanna Morgan is a USA Today Bestselling Author.

When Hayley falls for a bodyguard whose secret is more dangerous than her own, she must decide how much she is willing to risk for love. ***** Tank has spent his life protecting people. He works for one of the most successful security companies in the world, makes more money than most people see in a lifetime, and has a past that no one can ever know about. Hayley Elliott will do anything to keep her mom safe. Her sister has found a cure for Alzheimer's and their mom is living proof that the supplement works - but hiding from the people looking for the supplement's formula is impossible. When the threat to their lives becomes deadly, she has no option but to trust a man who's living with a secret more dangerous than her own. With more at stake than their own lives, Tank and Hayley have to decide what is more important: protecting the past or risking everything for love. Leeanna Morgan is a USA Today Bestselling Author.

This is the story of two people, worlds apart, searching for love and happiness. Two people that had put everything into their work to hide their loneliness. The Princess and the Navy Captain had both been hurt in separate ways and subsequently buried their feelings deep. One emotionally damaged and the other physically and emotionally devastated. They would eventually come together to support one another in relieving their pain of loneliness with love and commitment. There was Captain Steven Williams. A dedicated US Navy Sea Captain that had put everything into achieving his goal of becoming a Navy ship Commander, only to lose his dream in one single engagement. A ships Commanding Officer that had sacrificed his personal happiness to achieve what he thought was his destiny. A Navy Captain now with the loss of his command was searching for the answer to the question, what now? There was also Princess Margaret. Forth in line to the throne of a small European country that was searching for love but could never find it. A Princess that always kept her guard and barriers intact to protect herself, until a Navy Captain entered her life. A woman dedicated to helping others to the sacrifice of her own happiness. A Princess that had a daughter from an unhappy marriage that she vowed would not suffer the same unhappiness and loneliness that she had endured. The story of two people that had met by chance at a palace in Europe only to fall in love and dedicate themselves, one to the other. But in order to realize their love and happiness, one of them had to give up something. The story of two people that finally found what they were searching for, each other!

Charlotte 'Charlie' Dutton was just eight years old when her dad died in a fight over cattle. Now she's grown into her own person, and unfortunately for her family and most importantly her Aunt Beth, Charlie is the spitting image of her father Lee Dutton and just as mean and stubborn as her Aunt Beth

Book 2 of The Hearts of Oakhaven Duo. You thought you knew Jax Miller. Elias's loyal best friend. The easy-smiling golden retriever of The Inkwell. But behind that grin, the ex-Navy SEAL is hiding a war-torn soul and the trauma of a battle he cannot outrun. Jax returns to Oakhaven searching for peace, only to collide with Matilda "Tilly", the shy childhood best friend who pushed him away fifteen years ago. Tilly is back in town, working at The Heath Bakery and trying to rebuild her life after fleeing a cheating ex-fiancé who has now become a relentless stalker. Jax's protective instincts, fuelled by pain he refuses to face, snap into focus the second he sees her again. To keep Tilly safe, he suggests a fake relationship. A visible shield against the man terrorising her. But as the line between their protective lie and the feelings they buried years ago begins to blur, Jax is forced to confront the truth he has spent years hiding. And Tilly must decide whether she can trust the only man who once let her go. Find out what happens when the heart of a protector is finally put to the test. Fake Dating. Second Chance. Protective Ex-SEAL. The Protector is a friends-to-lovers romance featuring a protective ex-SEAL and a shy bakery worker caught in a fake relationship while a dangerous stalker threatens the life they are trying to build together. *** They are set in the same universe with the same characters; however, their stories are a bit different. In the first book, you don't know Tilly, but in this book, she comes in when Charlotte is nearly a year old. When I was writing Wildflower, I had no intention of making a second book, but after a while, inspiration struck, and I didn't want to touch Wildflower, but Jax and Tilly's story worked well in this time frame and i realised i have free will and can actually do whatever I want, so they techinaly work well as 2 standalones just set in the same town. CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE

Book 1 of the Hearts of Oakhaven Duo He built a fortress around his heart. She brought a wrecking ball and a secret. Elias Thorne is a mystery in Oakhaven, A solitary figure and the owner of a successful tattoo franchise, his wealth is as carefully guarded as his silence. He is the quiet grump the whole town wants to decipher, but no one ever gets close. Elias likes his life neat, organized, and utterly empty of anything that could remind him of love and loss. Then June Hayes arrives. Burnt out from the new york art scene and pregnant via a donor, June is determined to create a peaceful, new life for herself and her baby. To the locals, she's just a sweet, new artist. They have no idea she's also viral sensation with over a million followers who sells her work to the A-list. June sees Elias's grumpy exterior and smiles. She needs a friend, and she has decided the broody, ball cap wearing man (no seriously I never see him without a hat on - June) across the street is it. She invades his quiet space showing up at the inkwell every Tuesday and spending the day, sharing her music, and poking at his meticulous order. Elias fights it all, clenching his jaw and pulling his cap low to hide the truth: he fell for the Wildflower the minute she crashed into his life. As June begins posting subtle, faceless photos of him, their reluctant friendship turns into an online viral romance that threatens to expose both of their secrets. How do you guard a heart that already belongs to a Wildflower, a baby, and a life you swore you'd never have? And what happens when the most careful grump in Oakhaven blurts out, "That's my wife," just to stay by her side? Tropes: - Grumpy x Sunshine - He Falls First - Protective - Pregnancy - Small Town - Forced Friends - Friends to lovers - Secret Identity CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE

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It all started with a newspaper ad. Lillian "Lilly" Farlow has been struggling to keep the Twin Buttes Ranch, left to her by her father when he died, running. Determined to keep the home she loves for her and her twin siblings, Hope and Daniel, she answers an ad in a newspaper and agrees to become a partner in the Sunrise Stage Line. Katherine "Kat" McKay, the owner of the stage line, is looking for a fresh start after her parents died in a steamboat explosion, leaving her with 2 stagecoaches and a couple teams of horses and a pile of debt. After selling off the family mansion and estate, and placing an ad in multiple newspapers out west, she receives an answer from a small mining town called Yankee Flats. Working together the two women, along with Rye Talbot, Lilly's foreman, Lilly's long lost brother Langdon, an former soldier turned alcoholic turned wrangler, and a runaway girl, they manage to outlast a greed crazed mother, an ambitious banking family, and the elements to beat the long odds against them. Book 1 in the Trail to Twin Buttes series

You make it sound like there's two of deputies. Because there are! Another rookie like Adam? Yes, her name is Eve. ❝​Ladies and gentlemen, the Gates of Eden are open for everyone. Despite all that you have done, you are not beyond salvation. You are not here by accident or by chance. ​We're reliving Genesis, but this time, we're redeeming Adam and Eve.❝

"quit treatin' me like I'm stupid."

In the rugged landscapes of Montana, the Dutton legacy endures, not just in the sprawling ranches and vast plains but in the fiery spirit of Beth Dutton and her daughter, Spencer Hope, but everyone affectionately calls her "Penny". As Beth imparts the traditions of the Dutton family to her fiercely determined and capable daughter, they navigate the challenges of life, love, and the unbreakable bond that ties them to the land. Join them on their journey as they uncover the layers of strength, vulnerability, and love that define the indomitable Dutton spirit. In "Legacy Beneath the Big Sky," explore some untold stories as well as some storylines from the original TV series. I do not own the Yellowstone characters, this is all inspired by the TV show Yellowstone and other Yellowstone Fanfics. The only original character is Spencer Hope "Penny"Dutton Wheeler.

When Alex left his hometown in Montana to study Economics in California, he had it all: a bright future, his parents' pride, and a scholarship he couldn't afford to lose. But the city had other plans. What began as an innocent friendship turned into a breakneck descent into the darker side of the night: never-ending parties, illegal gambling, street racing on wet asphalt... and a massive lie he keeps alive each week with the money his parents still believe he's spending on books. Until Lia appears. Mysterious, defiant, impossible to ignore. She doesn't belong in his world, and yet she looks at him as if she can see beyond the lights, the smoke, and the facade. As if there were still some good left in him. But on streets where speed is everything, slowing down can be the most dangerous thing you can do. ------------ Kiss Me Under the Neon Lights is a story of addiction, downfall, and redemption. Of losing everything to discover who you really are. A novel that beats to the rhythm of an engine about to explode.

Hannah would perform no matter what, even if she got super sick. Well, that's at least what Miley thought... NO ROMANCES!

in which; two new girls fall in love with two nerdy boys

Annabelle Jennings has had it far from easy. It was only after she was taken to live with one of her brother’s old friends, in the Podunk town of Eureka, Montana, that Anna began living a life she could enjoy. But enter Hunter Drake, a man who’s looking to get away, and things start to stir in the small town. Can Anna handle it? Can she handle him?

She's about to leave to her new home but who texts her saying they were sad about her leaving ?

The woods of Browning, Montana are home to many legends of the wild wolves. But in the recent years a new legend has risen, spread by many hunters that hunted deep in the wild forests. Sightings of a huge white wolf, at night they claimed it looked like a silver shadow beneath the moon's rays. Over time they noticed it was often accompanied by a smaller silver shadow, a beast with flashing grey eyes and pale white fangs. They became known as the silver shadows, only seen in the dead of night when their pelts glowed a ghostly silver by the moonlight. * I am an animal lover, and this is my attempt at a werewolf story that is truly about wolves- meaning not your typical werewolf story.. My favorite author is Jack London and my writing is inspired by him. *

The first edition in the Frontlines series, this story takes place in the northwestern United States, ranging from the rugged Rocky Mountains to the plains of Eastern Montana. The newly formed Axis Confederation launched a surprise attack on the United States and its allies, crippling many of their defenses. With many of the governing powers destroyed, the AC began establishing its own laws. With no way out, many citizens submitted to the tyrannous rule of the AC leaders. While others joined the AC, many people escaped into the harsh and rugged mountains, or out into the vast plains. One such person was Colt Harris, an ex-cop who managed to escape with his life into the mountains of Montana. This first edition spans the story of Colt Harris and his experiences throughout his life.

Alpacas of Montana hosted its 15th annual Open House over the weekend.