Film and television Westerns are most often associated with physical bravery. However, many--especially those produced during the "Golden Age" of Westerns from the late 1940s through the early 1960s--also demonstrate moral bravery (the willingness to do the right thing even when met with others' disapproval) and psychological bravery (the ability to overcome one's fear and inner conflict to bring out the best in oneself and others). Through a close examination of Westerns displaying all three types of bravery, the author shows us how courage can lead to, and even enrich, other virtues like redemption, authenticity, love, friendship, allegiance to one's community, justice, temperance, and growing up and growing old successfully.

SHE WAS A WOMAN ON THE RUN... Shattered by her fiancé's betrayal, Lauren Taylor fled California and her society engagement. In a small Texas town, she found a place for herself in the gentle arms of rancher Cole McAdams. He was as honest as the day was long...and as guarded.

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Giving Christmas a second chance... Wrangler Tucker Rankin never forgot the kiss he stole from Lacey Evans ten years ago. But a bad boy had no business getting involved with an honor student. Now a Christmas Eve blizzard has forced him to take refuge in a cabin Lacey planned to share with her cheating boyfriend. Tucker's cleaned up his act, but he's still not good enough for her. Not even as her rebound guy. Tucker's hot kiss had overwhelmed Lacey at seventeen, but she's not that innocent girl anymore. And since her ex has revealed his true colors, she's happy to be rid of the jerk. Tucker's arrival is an unexpected gift, especially since he's not into the holly jolly any more than she is. Why not celebrate each other, instead? Saddle up for the Sons of Chance series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The Buckskin Brotherhood of Apple Grove, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you'll love meeting the residents of the Last Chance Ranch. SONS OF CHANCE The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. What a Cowboy Wants (Nick & Dominique) A Cowboy's Temptation (Gabe & Morgan) Claimed by the Cowboy (Jack & Josie) Should've Been a Cowboy (Alex & Tyler) Cowboy Up (Clay & Emily) Cowboys Like Us (Logan & Caro) It's Christmas, Cowboy (Tucker & Lacey) It's About Time, Cowboy (Hutch & Katrina) Count on a Cowboy (Wyatt & Olivia) The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (Matthew & Aurelia) Trust in a Cowboy (Rafe & Meg) Only a Cowboy Will Do (Nash & Bethany) Wild About the Cowboy (Luke & Naomi) Cowboys and Angels (Trey & Elle) A Last Chance Christmas (Ben & Molly)

Ready or not, he’s a daddy… Gage Sawyer has been a rolling stone since he left the family ranch at eighteen. A year and a half ago he had a fling with Emma Green, and never forgot about her. But when he showed up at her door, she shut it in his face. He figured that was that…until she arrived in Eagles Nest with a baby. His baby. Saddle up for the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood and Sons of Chance series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll want to meet the residents of Eagles Nest, Montana. THE MCGAVIN BROTHERS The books in this series are standalones and can be read in any order. A Cowboy's Strength (Zane & Mandy) A Cowboy's Honor (Cody & Faith) A Cowboy's Return (Ryker & April) A Cowboy's Heart (Bryce & Nicole) A Cowboy's Courage (Trevor & Olivia) A Cowboy's Christmas (Badger & Hayley) A Cowboy's Kiss (Luke & Abigail) A Cowboy's Luck (Michael & Roxanne) A Cowboy's Charm (Quinn & Kendra) A Cowboy's Challenge (Wes & Ingrid) A Cowboy's Baby (Gage & Emma) A Cowboy's Holiday (Pete & Taryn) A Cowboy's Choice (Brendan & Jo) A Cowboy's Worth (Rory & Damaris) A Cowboy's Destiny (Aleck & Tansy) A Cowboy's Secret (Aaron & Caitlin) A Cowboy's Homecoming (Seth & Zoe)

A Christmas cowboy for the mom-to-be… An accidental pregnancy sends Zoe Bradford to her aunt’s cozy B&B in Eagles Nest, Montana for the holidays. Her ex is everything she doesn't want for her kid's future, so she’s cut him out of the picture. She's ready, willing, and able to be a single mom, no baby-daddy required. Wrangler Seth Turner has arrived in Eagles Nest to spend Christmas with his long-lost father and his McGavin kinfolk, the ones his late mother never told him he had. He didn't count on meeting the irresistible Zoe Bradford. Or falling head over heels. He loves everything about her…except her no-daddy baby plan. Can he convince her he’d be the perfect cowboy daddy for her baby? Saddle up for the final book in the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love this heartwarming conclusion. THE MCGAVIN BROTHERS The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. A Cowboy's Strength (Zane & Mandy) A Cowboy's Honor (Cody & Faith) A Cowboy's Return (Ryker & April) A Cowboy's Heart (Bryce & Nicole) A Cowboy's Courage (Trevor & Olivia) A Cowboy's Christmas (Badger & Hayley) A Cowboy's Kiss (Luke & Abigail) A Cowboy's Luck (Michael & Roxanne) A Cowboy's Charm (Quinn & Kendra) A Cowboy's Challenge (Wes & Ingrid) A Cowboy's Baby (Gage & Emma) A Cowboy's Holiday (Pete & Taryn) A Cowboy's Choice (Brendan & Jo) A Cowboy's Worth (Rory & Damaris) A Cowboy's Destiny (Aleck & Tansy) A Cowboy's Secret (Aaron & Caitlin) A Cowboy's Homecoming (Seth & Zoe)

Baby, it’s cold outside… Foreman Pete Sawyer loves working for Taryn Maroney, owner of the Crimson Clouds guest ranch. She’s the sexiest cowgirl he’s met. Unfortunately, getting chummy with the boss could cost him his heart and his job. But when a Christmastime blizzard traps them together, good intentions take a holiday… Saddle up for the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood and Sons of Chance series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll want to meet the residents of Eagles Nest, Montana. THE MCGAVIN BROTHERS The books in this series are standalones and can be read in any order. A Cowboy's Strength (Zane & Mandy) A Cowboy's Honor (Cody & Faith) A Cowboy's Return (Ryker & April) A Cowboy's Heart (Bryce & Nicole) A Cowboy's Courage (Trevor & Olivia) A Cowboy's Christmas (Badger & Hayley) A Cowboy's Kiss (Luke & Abigail) A Cowboy's Luck (Michael & Roxanne) A Cowboy's Charm (Quinn & Kendra) A Cowboy's Challenge (Wes & Ingrid) A Cowboy's Baby (Gage & Emma) A Cowboy's Holiday (Pete & Taryn) A Cowboy's Choice (Brendan & Jo) A Cowboy's Worth (Rory & Damaris) A Cowboy's Destiny (Aleck & Tansy) A Cowboy's Secret (Aaron & Caitlin) A Cowboy's Homecoming (Seth & Zoe)

He’ll be her Santa tonight... Wrangler Leo Marston’s used to women pursuing him because of his looks. Apple Grove newcomer Fiona Hildebrand is the first to run in the opposite direction. Too bad she’s also the one he can’t stop thinking about. How can he convince her to take a chance on him? He can’t exactly change his appearance. Or can he? Volunteering to play Santa and distributing toys to needy kids, with Fiona as his helper elf, is the perfect opportunity to show her there’s more to him than a pretty face. But when the evening ends, will she meet him under the mistletoe, or boot him out the door? Saddle up for the fun-filled Buckskin Brotherhood series! Steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you The McGavin Brothers of Eagles Nest, Montana. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love meeting the Buckskin Brotherhood. THE BUCKSKIN BROTHERHOOD The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. Sweet-Talking Cowboy (Matt & Lucy) Big-Hearted Cowboy (Jake & Millie) Baby-Daddy Cowboy (CJ & Isabel) True-Blue Cowboy (Nick & Eva) Strong-Willed Cowboy (Rafe & Kate) Secret-Santa Cowboy (Leo & Fiona) Stand-Up Cowboy (Garrett & Anna) Single-Dad Cowboy (Zeke & Nell) Marriage-Minded Cowboy (Teague & Val) Gift-Giving Cowboy (Sky & Penny)