Montana Mavericks Series

Revisit the magic of the Montana Mavericks with New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer’s classic Rogue Stallion! Deputy Sheriff Sterling McCallum gives Jessica Larson a stern warning—he doesn’t want any woman in his life, let alone someone like her. The brooding rogue cop has a stone in place of a heart and a past as mysterious as the case that brings them together. But this time Jessica finds that, despite herself, she can’t back off Sterling. Something compels the social worker to stand her ground and brave the emotions this fascinating man arouses within her. But when their darkest secrets and deepest desires come to the surface, can Jessica and Sterling brave these earth-shattering revelations? Originally published in 1994.

A mail-order bride and...her kid brother? The ad said rancher Rand Harding--a real, live cowboy!--wanted a wife. So orphaned city kid Mack Paxton began planning. He'd pen a gushy letter. Enclose a pin-up picture. Forge his big sister's signature. And presto! Mack would have it nailed: a mail-order marriage for Suzanne and a happily-ever-after home on the range. Trouble was, Mack's mischief caused surprising friction between rugged Rand and stubborn Suzanne. So Mack aimed to fan those flames and start the home fires burning!

The man who stole her heart Dana Bailey was a woman on the run, and romance was the last thing on her mind. But when her great escape led her to Detective Kurt Noble's arms, she was torn. Whitehorn's sexiest lawman could cost Dana her freedom if he ever found out her secret--and yet he'd already locked up her heart. Could she risk her future for the passion she felt only in his embrace?

The howling wolf was his talisman—a fierce, feral creature. But something beyond savage instinct made Cade Redstone come to the rescue of the damsel in the bedraggled wedding gown. Cade offered the stunning runaway the ultimate protection as his "bride." And soon the tempestuous cowgirl nestled into the cocoon of Cade's embrace…and his bed. But once Cade staked a real claim on his pretend wife, this Cheyenne man was bound by ancient law to possess his woman— body and soul—forever!

Like a tiger prowling the darkest jungles, Sam Brightwater always sidestepped the terrifying trap of love. Still, he vowed to settle down. Start a traditional family. Do his tribe proud. So the last woman Sam should have been attracted to was blue-eyed Julia Stedman, the half-Cheyenne visitor sampling her heritage before scurrying back to her ultramodern world. But Julia got under Sam's skin like a stubborn, sexy burr. And soon they were making love--making a baby!--and making mincemeat of Sam's grand plan....

He was a loner, a drifter...and the only man who could save a little girl's life. But to do that J. D. Cade would have to reveal a secret he'd kept for over twenty-five years--the secret that he was still alive. J.D. certainly hadn't planned on staying in Whitehorn. But soon he was renewing old friendships--and forging a tempting new one. Vibrant and tender, Dr. Carey Hall didn't know who J.D. was, but she seemed ready to care for him. What would happen when she discovered J.D. was really Whitehorn's nearly forgotten golden boy--and she'd fallen prey to another Kincaid?

Return to 1800s Whitehorn, Montana, in this fan favorite from New York Timesbestselling author Susan Mallery. All Haley Winthrop wants is a chance at building a home and family. So, aftercorresponding with a wealthy rancher, Lucas Stone, she finds herself in a stagecoach boundfor Montana, where she will become Lucas's wife. But before she even arrives her coach isheld up by a bandit. And he doesn't want money; he wants Haley. He has some disturbingthings to tell her about her future husband… Jesse Kincaid is only interested in one thing: to take revenge on the man who had hisfather killed. So he lies in wait and kidnaps the man's fiancée from her passingstagecoach. But he didn't count on the bride-to-be, Haley, being so beautiful, sobeguiling. Can he convince her that she's about to marry the wrong man before it's toolate?

Revisit a classic Montana Mavericks tale by USA TODAY bestselling author Karen Rose Smith, on its own as an ebook for the first time! Dr. Jeremy Winters and Lily Nighthawk shared a night of passion that resulted in Lily's pregnancy. But independent Lily had dreams of her own and disappeared from Jeremy's life, not telling him about the twins. Then one cold winter night, Lily goes into labor on the side of the road and Jeremy comes to her rescue, delivering the twins and discovering to his surprise that he's the father. Wanting to stay in their lives, he offers Leah a marriage of convenience—strictly so they can coparent. The hardhearted doctor would never deny his babies a daddy this Christmas, but will he give Leah the gift of his love? Originally published in 1999.

After being caught in a compromising clinch with his boss's granddaughter, ranch foreman Eli Forrester was forced into a shotgun marriage with Melanie Kincaid. Eli had never wanted anyone as much as he did beautiful Melanie. But he'd learned the hard way not to let anyone get too close. Which meant that they could share heated glances and soul-searing kisses, but Eli wouldn't let her thaw his cold, hard heart. Still, it wasn't easy when every instinct told him that the city spitfire was the woman who could offer the solace he craved….

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery, a fanfavorite short story about love, returning home and second chances Cowgirl Sierra Conroy doesn’t need anyone. She’s tough, independent and more than capable of holding her own on the ranch, despite all the grief the cowboys give her about being a woman. Sierra certainly doesn’t need love. She gave up on that the day Dylan McLaine broke her heart and left town. Dylan knows he did wrong by Sierra, and he hasn’t been able to forget her, even after all these years. And now that his marriage is over, he’s bought a ranch in his hometown and he needs Sierra’s help to run it. But will the woman whose heart he broke give him another chance?

Rediscover this thrilling holiday Western romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Susan Mallery. Previously published as Married in Whitehorn When widow Angela Sheppard arrived at Whitehorn, she was looking for a new beginning and a teaching position at the local elementary school. Instead, she was found by Deputy Sheriff Shane McBride, injured and unable to remember the attackers that put her in the hospital her very first week in town. Now, Shane is bound by duty to protect Angela and uncover the truth. But, while the clock is ticking to solve the crime, Shane must attempt to get to know this beautiful but enigmatic woman, in an effort on lighting a spark in her memory. Shane swore to never open his heart for love, but Angela might very well be the key to solve a deep-rooted crime and bring happiness back to his life.  

Ross Garrison was everything Lynn Taylor had everdreamed of in a prince. And in one fairy-tale night,she gave him her innocence—and her heart. Noweveryone was talking about how the prim schoolteacherturned up in the sexy lawyer's bed—until Ross gave thetownsfolk something to really talk about and claimedLynn as his bride-to-be! Lynn knew Ross was onlytrying to protect her honor. After all, this confirmedbachelor was about as far from marriage material as aman could be. Unless, of course, he fell in love….

Rediscover this fan-favorite by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, first published in 2000. When a night of passion with Gina Henderson results in an unexpected pregnancy, Montana oilman Trent Remmington sets out to do the honorable thing by offering marriage, but his stubborn intended bride refuses to surrender unless he can offer his heart as well. Originally published in 2000.

"No one escapes the long arm of the law..." Finding a murderer was the only thing that Deputy Sloan Ravencrest could think about. Until his investigation led him straight into Crystal Cobbs's welcoming arms. Crystal said she could help Sloan in his quest for justice, but Sloan sensed she was hiding something from him. Determined to uncover Crystal's secrets, Sloan soon found himself torn between the mysterious beauty who had laid claim to his heart and the duty that was a part of his soul. Would the truth forever drive the lovers apart...or bind their hearts together?

Successful businessman Ethan Redford never proposed a deal he couldn't closeand that included marriage. Even if his wife was to be one of convenience alone. Yet Cleo Kincaid Monroe's demands opened him up to emotional repercussions he'd never expected .

Every woman wanted Austin Parker, the hottest ticket on the racing circuit. Yet Frannie Hannon's pearls and pink sweater sets couldn't compare with his boots and tight-fitting jeansor so she thought .

Return to big sky country with this fan-favorite contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer Young, innocent Abby Turner is determined to marry Mr. Absolutely Wrong. And no one can seem to stop her--until her childhood crush rides back into town, and into her life. Chayce Derringer has deliberately kept his distance from sweet Abby. But how can he bear to watch her walk down the aisle with another man? It’ll take a true Montana man to show Abby who her real groom should be… Originally published in 1998.

"Did you ever plan to tell me about our baby?" Something about his pint-size patient seemed uncannily familiar to pediatrician Blake Remmington. And something in Serena Dovesong's hauntingly dark eyes proved more conclusively than a blood test that six-year-old Nate was the result of their unforgettable night of loving. Well, Blake refused to let his paternity be denied. Little Nate belonged to him. But would Serena stand in the way of their becoming the family they were destined to be?

First they were partners. Then they were pretending to be engaged. FBI Agent David Hannon's plans for a quiet vacation in his hometown were overturned by a murder investigation. And officer Gretchen Neal wasn't making his nights peaceful, etiherespecially as the case had them working very closely together....

The mystery man she marriedWho was this stranger before her? The manDanielle Mitchell once vowed to love, honor andcherish. The man who had disappeared with all hispromises on a two-year mission, leaving her alone withtheir sweet child. Now Kyle was back, his heart just aselusive, their desire just as astonishing. And when heswore to protect her from the dangers that stalked bothmother and daughter, Danielle was certain she and Sarawould find shelter in his strong embrace. But could shewelcome home this man as both her hero—and her husband?

IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT Brilliant attorney Cole Cassidy rushes to his mother's side whenshe is accused of murdering wealthy Texan Sophia Fortune. Coleis convinced his mother is being framed, but the questionsremain—why…and by whom? In the scandal-ridden days thatfollow, Cole gets another shock—the private investigator hiredby the Fortune family is Annie Jones, the ex-cop he loved and leftwhen she was accused of a crime she didn't commit. Annie never forgave Cole for not believing in her innocence andfeels edgy and angry working so closely with him, especially sincethe chemistry they share is stronger than ever. Posingas a couple during a stakeout, a night of rekindledpassion gives way to a morning after of seriousregrets. But they've got a killer to nail and aninnocent woman to free and, perhaps, a chanceto forgive…and begin again.

Handsome cowboy Ryder Redstone always got what he wanted, and he wanted Daisy Harding—as his wife. But she stubbornly refused to marry him, despite her carrying his child. She didn't deny that a blazing passion sizzled between them, but she insisted that she wouldn't accept a proposal inspired out of duty. Well, Ryder had had enough of this nonsense. He was determined to make Daisy irrevocably his, and while he regretted that he hadn't put a ring on her finger before they learned they were about to become parents, Ryder planned to change that the next time around!

If only he could stay away... Storm Hunter's return to Whitehorn sent tremors through the townand shock waves of desire through innocent Jasmine Kincaid Monroe. But then Storm discovered the Monroes might have had something to do with this brother's long-ago disappearance....

"Revenge takes patience and planning...but then, so does seduction." Multimillionaire and corporate raider Adam Benson had vowed to bring down the man he blamed for his family's ruin. And what better way to start than by marrying his enemy's daughter--the shy beauty Victoria Rutherford? But Adam hadn't planned on falling for his own prisoner, and though he'd sworn off love, something about Victoria made Adam yearn to chain her heart to his and make theirs a true marriage....

Eight years ago, Brock Kincaid had tried to put Abbyand her brother's senseless deathout of his mind. After all, a man whose livelihood was tied to the six-shooters at his hips couldn't allow emotional memories to dull his senses. But seeing her again brought it all back: the passion, the hunger, the confusion. Nothing had changed, and yet, when he looked at her childeverything had changed. Abby needed a man to match her fire, and he would be that man. He would know his son. Now if he could just convince Abby to believe in him again and in the future that was meant to be!

Linda Fioretti was a grown woman. She'd left Los Angeles and a lousy marriage to make a new life for herself in Rumor, Montana. And that meant discovering just who she had become over the years. An artist? A teacher? Or the kind of woman who fell in love at first sight? Carpenter Tag Kingsley had been hired to renovate her apartment, and when he swaggered into her home, Linda's pulse began to hammer. From his kind words to his sexy smile, this single father's dangerous sensuality and tenderness were unnervingly attractivealmost enough to tear down the walls around her heart.

After his car accident, Whitehorn's ruthless bankpresident Max Montgomery had no memory and evenless patience. To some citizens, the “Young Scrooge”had gotten his just deserts. Or had he…? Trussed uplike some Christmas goose, the handsome loner hadto endure days of private nurse Samantha Carter'storture—strenuous physical therapy, wicked massagesand baths, and the heart-stopping view of hermile-high legs and laughing green eyes. The kind oftorture that could bring this confirmed bachelor to hisknees. Max actually liked himself around Samantha, andknew his real anguish ran deeper: would she still carefor him when the “old” Max returned?

A heartfelt Christmas romance by New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery. After witnessing the dark side of New York City, detective Mark Kincaid returns to the small town of Whitehorn, looking to heal his troubled mind and find peace in his solitude. That’s why when he receives a Thanksgiving dinner invitation from his friendly neighbor Darcy Montague, he surprises even himself by accepting. Mark thinks that Darcy’s bright and sunny presence is the last thing he needs during his time in Whitehorn, but spending Christmastime together proves that she might be the only one able to bring his heart back to life. Originally published in 2001.  

She was a woman in search of a child… And rugged P.I. Jack Henderson was her last resort—the only man who could help her find her sister's missing baby. But Rachel Montgomery never expected the rush of feelings the long, lean loner would arouse. Then Jack vowed to lay his life on the line for the baby's sake, and Rachel knew beneath his stony facade, a loving heart beat strong and true. Dare she hope to shatter his brooding emotions—and make a husband a part of her heartfelt quest?

Jane Harris, on the run fr om life back East, hoped only to survive. Still, everything in this breathtaking territory was overwhelmingincluding John Whitefeather, a blue-eyed Cheyenne leader who'd awakened her to womanly desire. John Whitefeather knew what it was like to be an outsider. That was why he was so drawn to Jane. But this shy violet was blossoming into a passionflower with roots deep in Montana soil, and maybe deeper still in his lonely heart .