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    Faster than the Rest: An American Western Second Chance romance
    Tougher than the Rest
    Audiobook series2 titles

    MacLarens of Fire Mountain Historical Western Romance Series

    Written by Shirleen Davies

    Narrated by Roberto Scarlato

    4.5/5

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    About this series

    “Headstrong, brash, confident, and complex, the MacLarens of Fire Mountain will captivate you with strong characters set in the wild and rugged western frontier.”

    Jamie MacLaren, handsome and ruthless, the young U.S. Marshal has lost everything—his parents, his family connections, and his childhood sweetheart—but now he’s back in Fire Mountain and ready for another chance. Just as he successfully reconnects with his family and starts to rebuild his life, he gets the unexpected and unwanted assignment of rescuing the woman who broke his heart.

    Beautiful, wealthy Victoria Wicklin chose money and power over love, but is now fighting for her life—or is she? Who has she become in the seven years since she left Fire Mountain to take up her life in San Francisco? Is she really as innocent as she says?

    Jamie struggles to learn the truth and do his job, but the past and present lead him in different directions as his heart and brain wage battle. Is Victoria a victim or a villain? Is life offering him another chance, or just another heartbreak?

    As Jamie and Victoria struggle to uncover past secrets and come to grips with their shared passion, another danger arises. A life-altering danger that is out of their control and threatens to destroy any chance for a shared future.

    Faster than the Rest is a full-length novel, with an HEA, and no cliffhanger.

    Book One: Tougher than the Rest

    Book Two: Faster than the Rest

    Book Three: Harder than the Rest

    Book Four: Stronger than the Rest

    Book Five: Deadlier than the Rest

    Book Six: Wilder than the Rest

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAvalanche Ranch Press LLC
    Release dateMay 25, 2021
    Faster than the Rest: An American Western Second Chance romance
    Tougher than the Rest

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 1

      Tougher than the Rest
      Tougher than the Rest

      Tougher than the Rest

      Shirleen Davies
      5/5 - 15 ratings
      5/5 - 15 ratings

      The book that started the MacLaren family saga. “A passionate, fast-paced story set in the untamed western frontier by an exciting new voice in historical romance.” Niall MacLaren is the oldest of four brothers, and the undisputed leader of the family. A widower, and single father, his focus is on building the MacLaren ranch into the largest and most successful in northern Arizona. He is serious about two things—his responsibility to the family and his future marriage to the wealthy, well-connected widow who will secure his place in the territory’s destiny. Katherine is determined to live the life she’s dreamed about. With a job waiting for her in the growing town of Los Angeles, California, the young teacher from Philadelphia begins a journey across the United States with only a couple of trunks and her spinster companion. Life is perfect for this adventurous, beautiful young woman, until an accident throws her into the arms of the one man who can destroy it all. Fighting his growing attraction and strong desire for the beautiful stranger, Niall is more determined than ever to push emotions aside to focus on his goals of wealth and political gain. But looking into the clear, blue eyes of the woman who could ruin everything, Niall discovers he will have to harden his heart and be tougher than he’s ever been in his life…Tougher than the Rest. Tougher than the Rest is a full-length novel, with an HEA, and no cliffhanger. Book One: Tougher than the Rest Book Two: Faster than the Rest Book Three: Harder than the Rest Book Four: Stronger than the Rest Book Five: Deadlier than the Rest Book Six: Wilder than the Rest

      The book that started the MacLaren family saga. “A passionate, fast-paced story set in the untamed western frontier by an exciting new voice in historical romance.” Niall MacLaren is the oldest of four brothers, and the undisputed leader of the family. A widower, and single father, his focus is on building the MacLaren ranch into the largest and most successful in northern Arizona. He is serious about two things—his responsibility to the family and his future marriage to the wealthy, well-connected widow who will secure his place in the territory’s destiny. Katherine is determined to live the life she’s dreamed about. With a job waiting for her in the growing town of Los Angeles, California, the young teacher from Philadelphia begins a journey across the United States with only a couple of trunks and her spinster companion. Life is perfect for this adventurous, beautiful young woman, until an accident throws her into the arms of the one man who can destroy it all. Fighting his growing attraction and strong desire for the beautiful stranger, Niall is more determined than ever to push emotions aside to focus on his goals of wealth and political gain. But looking into the clear, blue eyes of the woman who could ruin everything, Niall discovers he will have to harden his heart and be tougher than he’s ever been in his life…Tougher than the Rest. Tougher than the Rest is a full-length novel, with an HEA, and no cliffhanger. Book One: Tougher than the Rest Book Two: Faster than the Rest Book Three: Harder than the Rest Book Four: Stronger than the Rest Book Five: Deadlier than the Rest Book Six: Wilder than the Rest

    • 2

      Faster than the Rest: An American Western Second Chance romance
      Faster than the Rest: An American Western Second Chance romance

      Faster than the Rest: An American Western Second Chance romance

      Shirleen Davies
      5/5 - 4 ratings
      5/5 - 4 ratings

      “Headstrong, brash, confident, and complex, the MacLarens of Fire Mountain will captivate you with strong characters set in the wild and rugged western frontier.” Jamie MacLaren, handsome and ruthless, the young U.S. Marshal has lost everything—his parents, his family connections, and his childhood sweetheart—but now he’s back in Fire Mountain and ready for another chance. Just as he successfully reconnects with his family and starts to rebuild his life, he gets the unexpected and unwanted assignment of rescuing the woman who broke his heart. Beautiful, wealthy Victoria Wicklin chose money and power over love, but is now fighting for her life—or is she? Who has she become in the seven years since she left Fire Mountain to take up her life in San Francisco? Is she really as innocent as she says? Jamie struggles to learn the truth and do his job, but the past and present lead him in different directions as his heart and brain wage battle. Is Victoria a victim or a villain? Is life offering him another chance, or just another heartbreak? As Jamie and Victoria struggle to uncover past secrets and come to grips with their shared passion, another danger arises. A life-altering danger that is out of their control and threatens to destroy any chance for a shared future. Faster than the Rest is a full-length novel, with an HEA, and no cliffhanger. Book One: Tougher than the Rest Book Two: Faster than the Rest Book Three: Harder than the Rest Book Four: Stronger than the Rest Book Five: Deadlier than the Rest Book Six: Wilder than the Rest

      “Headstrong, brash, confident, and complex, the MacLarens of Fire Mountain will captivate you with strong characters set in the wild and rugged western frontier.” Jamie MacLaren, handsome and ruthless, the young U.S. Marshal has lost everything—his parents, his family connections, and his childhood sweetheart—but now he’s back in Fire Mountain and ready for another chance. Just as he successfully reconnects with his family and starts to rebuild his life, he gets the unexpected and unwanted assignment of rescuing the woman who broke his heart. Beautiful, wealthy Victoria Wicklin chose money and power over love, but is now fighting for her life—or is she? Who has she become in the seven years since she left Fire Mountain to take up her life in San Francisco? Is she really as innocent as she says? Jamie struggles to learn the truth and do his job, but the past and present lead him in different directions as his heart and brain wage battle. Is Victoria a victim or a villain? Is life offering him another chance, or just another heartbreak? As Jamie and Victoria struggle to uncover past secrets and come to grips with their shared passion, another danger arises. A life-altering danger that is out of their control and threatens to destroy any chance for a shared future. Faster than the Rest is a full-length novel, with an HEA, and no cliffhanger. Book One: Tougher than the Rest Book Two: Faster than the Rest Book Three: Harder than the Rest Book Four: Stronger than the Rest Book Five: Deadlier than the Rest Book Six: Wilder than the Rest

    Author

    Shirleen Davies

    Shirleen Davies writes romance—historical, contemporary, and romantic suspense. She grew up in Southern California, attended Oregon State University, and has degrees from San Diego State University and the University of Maryland. During the day she provides consulting services to small and mid-sized businesses. But her real passion is writing emotionally charged stories of flawed people who find redemption through love and acceptance. She now lives with her husband in a beautiful town in northern Arizona.Shirleen began her new series, MacLarens of Fire Mountain, with Tougher than the Rest, the story of the oldest brother, Niall MacLaren. Other books in the series include, Faster than the Rest, Harder than the Rest, Stronger than the Rest, and Deadlier than the Rest. Book six, Wilder than the Rest, is due for release in early summer, 2014. Her contemporary romance series, MacLarens of Fire Mountain Contemporary, opened with book one, Second Summer. Book two, Hard Landing, released in April 2014, and Book three, One More day, is scheduled to release in midsummer, 2014.Shirleen loves to hear from her readers.Write to her at: shirleen@shirleendavies.comVisit her website: http://www.shirleendavies.comComment on her blog: http://www.shirleendavies.com/blog.htmlFacebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/ShirleenDaviesAuthorTwitter: http://twitter.com/shirleendaviesGoogle+: http://www.gplusid.com/shirleendaviesLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleendaviesauthor

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