A wounded soldier returns to his love of horses to help heal himself and finds he can not only rebuild his own life but also the lives a woman and her son.

A cowboy takes on the forces of twentieth century tyranny in a tale by “the Thoreau of the American West” that became the classic film Lonely Are the Brave (Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Lonesome Dove). A rugged individualist and sometime ranch hand, Jack Burns has no love for the modern world. He is a man out of time, riding his horse through a Southwestern landscape corrupted by concrete, shopping centers, and superhighways. A stubborn loner, he lives by a personal moral code that often sets him at odds with contemporary society. And he wouldn’t have it any other way. When Jack’s brazen attempt to free a jailed friend fails, the “anarchist cowboy” becomes an outlaw overnight. Suddenly he and his chestnut mare are racing toward the New Mexican high country with the state police, the military, and the FBI in hot pursuit. His private war against authority has reached a dangerous new level. But if the powerful forces aligning against him think that Jack is going to go quietly, they’ve got another think coming. The Houston Chronicle called Edward Abbey “a fresh breath from the farther reaches and canyons of the diminishing frontier.” The bestselling author of The Monkey Wrench Gang delivers a stirring tribute to individualism and the vanishing American hero. Brought to the big screen in 1962 as Lonely Are the Brave—a major motion picture starring Kirk Douglas and Walter Matthau—The Brave Cowboy is a moving and thought-provoking fable of the modern American West.

The Brave Cowboy was originally published in 1959 (Harcourt Brace & Co.) and sold over 230,000 copies in four languages. Although the book has been out of print for over 15 years, a faithful following of the work is stillevident as fans continue to post glowing reviews on Amazon.com. New fans of the work are sure to emerge as well because of the irresistible story Joan offers of one boy's special day of imaginative adventure. This adorable gift book for children features Joan's black and red line drawings on cream-colored stock. The red illustrations represent the brave cowboy's imaginary world of bandits, rattlesnakes, stagecoaches, and fair maidens. Joan's inspiration for the main character came from her son when he was about three years old.

He's ready and able… Jack McKenzie is an old-school cowboy. A loner making a good living at a Missouri ranch, he just wants to collect his pay, keep to himself and—most important—forget the past. But the return of his boss's daughter changes everything…and makes him long for more than his solitary life…. But is she willing? The last place Lily Reardon had ever imagined going was home, but there she is—the prodigal daughter with a child of her own. Estranged from her father, she struggles to reconnect. Slowly, with the help of strong, silent ranch hand Jack McKenzie, she begins to see her past—and even her future—in a new light. But can Jack trust in love enough to take his place in Lily's renewed family?

Get double the feel-good fun with an all-new book from the Queen of Cowboy Romance, plus a bonus novel by A. J. Pine. This city girl's about to get a dose of cowboy charm. Emily Baker doesn't rough it -- anymore. Born and raised on a farm, she's worked hard to distance herself from that life, thank you very much. But when the seniors at the nursing home where she works beg for a ranch retreat, she caves and heads up to the Longhorn Canyon spread. With one glance at the sexy cowboy who opens the door, she's suddenly thinking a week with him might not be so bad after all. Justin Maguire doesn't quite know what to do with the gorgeous woman who shows up on his doorstep. She's all curves and confidence-even after stepping in a cow pile. Too bad she's determined not to fall for a cowboy. But with the help of five nosy, matchmaking seniors, he might just convince her he's worth the risk. SECOND CHANCE COWBOY by A. J. PineOnce a cowboy, always a cowboy! Jack Everett can handle working on the ranch, but turning around the failing vineyard he's also inherited? That requires working with the woman he never expected to see again.

"A brewing political scandal in her South Dakota hometown could make TV reporter Bella Primeaux's career and save her from the human interest beat. Then she uncovers a possible connection between her breaking story and Ethan Wolf Track. The rugged rebel with a cause she remembers has matured into a man with desires that match her own--a passion primed and ready to ignite. In high school Ethan was Bella's unrequited crush. Now he's reformed his wild ways and is ready to take control of his life, starting with winning the big mustang competition she's been sent to cover. If only she could keep her mind on work when the sexy cowboy's around! But Ethan's guarding some secrets of his own. Will digging up the past send Bella's career into overdrive but cost her a future with the man she loves?"--P. [4] of cover.

When a Cowboy Comes Calling… The last thing harried Lila Flynn needed was another cowboy to deal with. But new hire Del Fox was different than most sweet-talking wranglers. The hard worker had a gentle touch and eyes that spoke of a past he didn't share. Lila soon found her hardened heart softening, frightening her more than any other hurdles she was facing. Del's assignment in Short Straw, South Dakota, was meant to be fast and simple. Falling for Lila Flynn, however, had complicated everything. If he did his job right it would mean destroying everything Lila had worked for. He'd given her every reason never to trust him again. But when all was said and done, would she trust their love enough to give them a second chance?

Find your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings. Unlikely partners Never Trust a Cowboy by Kathleen Eagle The last thing harried Lila Flynn needed was another cowboy to deal with. But new hire Del Fox was a hard worker with a gentle touch, and Lila soon found her hardened heart softening. Del’s secret assignment in Short Straw, however, could destroy everything Lila had worked for. When all was said and done, could she trust him enough to give their love a chance? The Long, Hot Texas Summer by Cathy Gillen Thacker When Justin McCabe hires a master carpenter to help build his ranch for troubled teens, Amanda Johnson isn’t what he’d imagined. But she has a knack for reaching the kind of kid Justin wants to help. Working side by side under the scorching Texas sun, they make a great team—in every way possible. But when Amanda is forced to face her past, she’ll need to make a heart-wrenching decision about her future…

"Cool hand Hank: Sally Drexler is always running. As proprietor of the Double D Ranch and wild mustang sanctuary, she has her hands full keeping health, hearth and horses on an even keel. And though she approaches every challenge with her chin high, it gets lonely. Until Hank Night Horse comes along. Could his healing touch soothe her mind, body and soul ... and stop her running?"--Page 4 of cover.

The first three books in the charming Cowboy Homecoming series in one set! Cowboy, Take Me Home A down-on-her-luck woman finds her perfect home—but a smoking-hot cowboy claims it’s already his! An enemy to lovers small town cowboy romance. Cowboy, Give Me Tonight Can a cowboy make her believe in True Love’s Kiss? A friends to lovers small town cowboy romance. Cowboy, Love Me Again Will a second chance with the cowboy she left behind thaw her frozen heart? A second chance small town cowboy romance. small town rural steamy sizzling spicy cowboy romance ranch