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She dreams of marriage. He hungers for justice. The daughter of a U.S. Marshal, Daisy Bennett has spent her entire life watching her mother worry about a husband who might never come home. She knew that was not the life she wanted for herself, so when her childhood sweetheart finally proposed, she made him promise he’d never stand behind a lawman’s badge. At sixteen, Lucas Armstrong made a promise to his murdered father, and for the last six years, he’s done everything he can to keep that promise and find his killer. But without much to go on, and no authority to act, his chances of bringing someone to justice are slim to none…that is until Marshal Bennett, Daisy's father, offers him an opportunity of a lifetime. But can he afford to accept? Can one small promise to the past destroy any hope for the future?

He always feared this day would come... Hardened lawman Frankie Sullivan spent the last six years running from his destiny and the broken heart she'd left behind. He thought he'd never see her again, but when Maddie Cahill lands on his doorstep one rainy night, he tells himself he could have turned her away if not for the frightened small boy by her side who happens to look a lot like him. Was he just wishing he had another chance at the past or did Maddie have a secret he should know? Either way, the dark-eyed beauty was still wreaking havoc in his carefully constructed world...and the feelings he had for her he thought long dead. Madeline Rose Cahill Carter was running for her life and the life of her young son, Jonah. As the only living heirs to Maddie's family fortune, both she and her son are now targets of her late husband's greedy family who want nothing more than to steal her birthright by taking control of the ranch that has been in her family for four generations. She can't let that happen. She has to protect the Cahill legacy for her son and future generations but to do that, she's gonna need help. There's only one man she trusts who can protect her and her young son against the Carters, but will he be willing after all this time? After the way she'd left? After the way she broke his heart? When the sins of the past return to the present, can unrequited love rebuild burned bridges or will broken hearts be lost among the ashes?

It’s simple. All he has to do is decide what matters most. His sense of duty or the love of this woman who may very well be the ruin of everything he holds dear. Charlotte Johnson spent most of her adult life working as a bartender and occasional card dealer in the Holy Moses Saloon. And in all those years, she had made it crystal clear to anyone who pushed that she wasn’t one of the upstairs girls. But forced to defend herself against a persistent customer who refuses to take no for an answer, she hits him over the head with a spittoon bucket. It wasn’t the first time she’d defended herself this way, but this time something went terribly wrong. Now, the man was dead, and she has no choice but to run. A widower with three angry children hell-bent on punishing him for their mother’s death, U.S. Marshal, Jeremy Maxwell, feels like a man twice his age. He’s painfully aware he's walking a fine line between a responsible father and a dedicated lawman. So, when a stranger needing help arrives in his town, he’s convinced she’s the answer to his prayers. But soon, his lawman’s intuition tells him there’s something Charlotte’s not telling, and although the man in him wants to protect her, the lawman in him knows he has a duty to protect his town from her secrets.

Charlotte Johnson spent most of her adult life working as a bartender and occasional card dealer in the Holy Moses Saloon. And in all those years, she had made it crystal clear to anyone who pushed that she wasn't one of the upstairs girls. But one night, she was forced to defend herself against a persistent customer who refused to take no for an answer. As a last resort, she hit him over the head with a spittoon bucket. It wasn't the first time she'd defended herself this way, but this time something went terribly wrong. Now, the man was dead. She was shocked by his death, but not nearly as shocked when the dead man's brother hired a crooked judge to sentence her to three years in a women's prison. She had no choice but to run.A widower with three angry children hell-bent on punishing him for their mother's death, U.S. Marshal, Jeremy Maxwell, feels like a man twice his age. He's painfully aware he's walking a fine line between a responsible father and a dedicated lawman. So, when a stranger arrives in his town in trouble and needing help, he's convinced she's the answer to his prayers. Her kind heart and beguiling eyes are what he's been searching for. But soon, his lawman's intuition tells him there's something she's not telling, and although the man in him wants to protect this woman no matter what, the lawman in him knows he has a duty to learn her secrets.It's simple. All he has to do is decide what matters most. His sense of duty or the love of this woman who may very well be the ruin of everything he holds dear.

Merry Another Mistletoe Falls Christmas Bride Christmas comes to Mistletoe Falls one mail-order bride at a time! “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” Charles Dickens. Mistletoe Falls Christmas Brides Series (A Western Historical Romance) The greatest gift of all is the love that grows in the most unexpected places. In the heart of the rugged Montana Territory, Leif McAlister, a proud and towering logger, finds his life forever changed after a heroic act leaves him injured and unable to fend for himself. Forced to swallow his pride, he places an advertisement for a wife in the hopes of finding a sweet, dutiful woman to care for him and his homestead. From the bustling streets of New York City, Merry O'Brien, a spirited Irish immigrant with a head full of dreams and a past she'd rather forget, answers an advertisement for a mail-order bride. She leaves behind the only life she's known and nothing left to lose. With a ticket in her hand and hope in her heart, she heads to Mistletoe Falls, a tiny logging town high in the mountains, and with any luck at all, she'll find a place where she truly belongs. But problems are on the horizon. Merry is not the docile bride Leif expected. She challenges him at every turn with her fiery red hair and even fiercer spirit. As the snow falls and the holiday season approaches, they forge an unexpected bond that neither saw coming, but is it enough to build a life together as husband and wife?

Christmas comes to Mistletoe Falls one mail-order bride at a time! Holly Bishop’s life is perfect. The only problem she has is deciding which flowers to have at her wedding. But when her fiancé is killed in a tragic accident just weeks before their nuptials, she finds herself at the mercy of her corrupted uncle’s machinations—he’s pledged her, and her two younger sisters, to men old enough to be their grandfather. She’s found a solution to thwart his greedy plans and the three of them flee Savannah in the middle of the night, but will they be able to live with the consequences? Living and trapping on the mountain above Mistletoe Falls is Gabe Miller’s dream life. Enough so, he spent nearly his entire inheritance, and the last eight years, building his own little slice of heaven among the Ponderosa pines. Now, he’s ready for someone to share that life with, so when other men in town send for a mail-order bride, he decides to join in. But when Holly arrives, he quickly learns she has a secret and now he must decide…is his new wife a blessing or a mistake? “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” Charles Dickens. Mistletoe Falls Christmas Brides Series (A Western Historical Romance)

Langley's Legacy - 1933 Can an arranged marriage between two feuding families create a new beginning and help them survive the catastrophic financial devastation of the Great Depression or will secrets and betrayal doom them all to failure? Maura Jackson has heard about the feud between her family and the Langleys since she could walk. Her papa made certain she knew every despicable detail. She wanted to hate Aidan Langley. She needed to hate him. It was her duty to her family to hate him. But, ever since that hot summer day when she and Aidan caught each other swimming nude, she has had a hard time convincing herself what she feels for Aidan Langley is hate. It feels like so much more. Now, her parents have agreed to a business arrangement with the Langleys. She and Aidan will marry and have a child-the link that will bind the families together. But can she keep her part of this arrangement without losing her heart to the handsome enemy? Aidan Langley's life had been pretty good up to this point. But when financial setbacks threaten to rob his family of everything his parents and the generations before them worked so hard to claim, he was agreeable to do just about anything-even when his parents asked him to marry Maura Jackson, the great niece of the man who accused his dad of ruining him and caused a black mark on his family's name. Could their union truly unite these two feuding families, or will their animosity toward each other tear them even farther apart? Aidan wasn't convinced it could work but he would do his duty to his family's legacy. One thing was for certain, his heart would never belong to Maura Jackson-and as soon as he lived up to his end of the bargain, he would set her free. A story of perseverance and discovering love in the last place you expected to find it. " Beare and Forbeare"

He always feared this day would come... Hardened lawman Frankie Sullivan spent the last six years running from his destiny and the broken heart she'd left behind. He thought he'd never see her again, but when Maddie Cahill lands on his doorstep one rainy night, he tells himself he could have turned her away if not for the frightened small boy by her side who happens to look a lot like him. Was he just wishing he had another chance at the past or did Maddie have a secret he should know? Either way, the dark-eyed beauty was still wreaking havoc in his carefully constructed world...and the feelings he had for her he thought long dead. Madeline Rose Cahill Carter was running for her life and the life of her young son, Jonah. As the only living heirs to Maddie's family fortune, both she and her son are now targets of her late husband's greedy family who want nothing more than to steal her birthright by taking control of the ranch that has been in her family for four generations. She can't let that happen. She has to protect the Cahill legacy for her son and future generations but to do that, she's gonna need help. There's only one man she trusts who can protect her and her young son against the Carters, but will he be willing after all this time? After the way she'd left? After the way she broke his heart? When the sins of the past return to the present, can unrequited love rebuild burned bridges or will broken hearts be lost among the ashes? Dear Reader, Please note that within the pages of this historical Western romance lies a tale of two hearts in search of a true and lasting connection. To provide an authentic depiction of this passionate journey, this author will occasionally venture into more mature territory. Using the adult language of the period and brief portrayals of private moments between characters, the story is advanced through natural and realistic descriptions to depict the true nature of developing human relationships.

Hold on tight as some of today’s bestselling western romance authors bring you stories of love, loss, torment, second chances, enemies-to-lovers, forbidden affairs, and happily-ever-afters fill the pages of this steamy small-town cowboy romance anthology. Do you like your cowboys Wild, Rough and Tough, Rich, Hardworking, or Kindhearted? Maybe all of the above. Look no further because these stories are sure to keep you riding the edge of your seat…and falling in love. Are you ready for a Wild Ride? Including Stories from: Donna Michaels NYT and USA Today bestselling author Beth Williamson - NYT and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Morris - USA Today bestselling author Megyn Ward - USA Today bestselling author Jen Talty - USA Today bestselling author Sylvia McDaniel - USA Today bestselling author Britney Bell - USA Today bestselling author Zee Irwin - USA Today bestselling author Rhonda Lee Carver Euryia Larsen Dove Daniels Vic Leigh Peggy McKenzie

It had been the perfect plan. No detail left to chance. So, what went wrong? Marianne Sheffield is a practical woman who approaches every problem with a solid plan of action. So, when her identical twin sister needed help getting out of an arranged marriage, Mari took control. Confident she would have no problem outsmarting the ambitious Mr. Banks, she postponed the unwanted wedding until Christmas hoping to wreak havoc on the man's life and force him to beg off and save her parents from embarrassment. Her plan failed and soon, she found herself married and on her way to Durango with her new husband for a Colorado Christmas. While they enjoyed the festive spirit of the small mountain town, she began to sense there was more to the man than just his rugged good looks and hefty bank account-much, much more. Now, Mari realizes she's the one who may have been outsmarted. John Maximillian Banks is a man used to getting what he wants. And when it comes to women, he's rarely disappointed. When he and Charles Sheffield agreed to merge their companies into one of the largest transportation companies in the region, it's no surprise when his new business partner sealed the deal by offering his eldest daughter to Max in marriage and making it a family affair. However, it didn't take long to realize that something was amiss. The stunningly beautiful debutante seemed different than he remembered her. She had been sweet, soft-spoken, and kind then. Now, she was strong-willed. Bold. One could say even bossy. Certainly not the match he had hoped for, but there was something about the feisty, out-spoken, dark-haired beauty that made him wish for more than their business arrangement. He had already won her hand. Now, all he wants is her heart for Christmas. Sometimes the most precious gifts aren't found inside a pretty box under the Christmas tree. The Debutante's of Durango by Peggy McKenzie The Debutante's Escape The Debutante's Secret The Debutante's Holiday The Debutante's Gift Heartwarming, emotionally satisfying stories filled with romance, heartache, humor, and happy endings. www.peggymckenzie.com