A Hired Gunslinger Romance #3 From Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Victoria Thompson, a sensual tale of historical romance in the American Wild, Wild West... “Ms. Thompson imbues her characters with strength, eloquence and dignity.” –Romantic Times A Notorious Gunslinger... Travis "Colt" Taylor isn't fooled by Sarah Hadley's glossy raven curls and sexy sashay -- the strong-willed widow is certainly no damsel-in-distress, and there’s nothing shy about her. The tempting beauty has hired him to keep no-good rustlers from harming her sheep; and Travis reckons he'll keep a close eye on his lady boss, as well. A Headstrong Lady Rancher... Travis's low-riding Stetson can't hide the unbridled desire Sarah plainly sees in his magnetic blue eyes. She knows the rugged rider wants her, but she'll never be roped into thinking she’s his kind of woman. Besides, she’s tired of trying to please folks, and she’s going to follow her mind, no matter what. But when Travis lassoes her against him, she finds herself hungry for his lips...aching for her own sweet Texas surrender...

To save her West Texas home, a young widow must join forces with a violent desperado—and tame the wild passions he ignites within her: “A superb writer” (RT Book Reviews). Ellie Langstrom has built a quiet, simple life on a ranch in Summer Valley, married to the love of her life: gentle, older Benjamin Jarrett. But that life is shattered when her barn burn to the ground and she finds Benjamin’s bullet-riddled body on the back doorstep. Reeling from shock and grief, Ellie has no idea who would want to hurt him or why. So she telegraphs Benjamin’s brother Carson, a Texas Ranger, for help. Two months later, a Jarrett brother finally arrives—only it’s not Carson, but the blue-eyed gunfighter, Kale Jarrett. Ellie is terrified of guns and of the handsome gunslinger now living in her house. But she needs him . . . maybe in ways she doesn’t want to admit. “The real treasure of Sweet Autumn Surrender is the love Ellie Jarrett has to give to Kale and his family.” —The Book Shelf

A silver mining heiress and a Texas Ranger find love on the run in this epic tale of romance and high adventure “bursting with the flavor of Mexico” (RT Book Reviews). Aurelia Mazón is determined to escape her high-mountain town and head for the big city—even though her father owns the town silver mine. When he vows to send Aurelia and her mother to Guanajuato if the silver thefts continue, Aurelia sets a plan in motion to make her dreams come true. But just when her plan begins to work, the unthinkable happens: a handsome Texas lawman is arrested for the thefts. Desperate to keep her big city dreams alive, Aurelia has no choice but to break the gringo out and escape with him into the Sierra Madres, where sparks fly between the two strong-willed strangers. Chased through the Sierras by the Federales, Carson Jarrett realizes that his budding, passionate romance with Aurelia cannot come to pass: the Mazón family will never allow her to marry a gringo. But Aurelia’s indomitable spirit say otherwise—and Carson has never met a woman he believes in more. “[Vivian Vaughan] can always be counted on to deliver a moving, tender romance.” —Affaire de Coeur

“An emotionally layered and thoroughly engaging story of love lost and found” in the Old West from the author of A Wish to Build a Dream On (Paperback Forum). The year is 1880, and Molly Durant has fallen on hard times. When her mother dies, Molly is left with a dilapidated boarding house and five siblings, all of whom she is determined to keep together. But with no boarders, and her banker fiancé set on sending her siblings to foster homes, fate seems against her. Then Molly gets an unexpected knock on her door. Standing before her is the man to whom she once foolishly gave her body, the same man who abandoned her: Rubal Jarrett. Or someone who looks like him? The man claims to be Jubal Jarrett, twin brother of Molly’s old lover, here to survey a route for a railroad through the timberland. “Jubal” soon has the boarding house brimming with paying guests. He plans to help her turn her life around. Only then can he leave without a guilty conscience. He will not run out on her again. But as memories of that long-ago night with Molly race through his head, will he finally be able to make amends, or will he get caught in his own trap? “A superbly spun tale of love and desire that will capture your heart from the beginning.” —Paperback Forum

A swashbuckling outlaw and a spirited young woman play a dangerous game of cat and mouse on the Mississippi River in this romance from “a superb writer” (RT Book Reviews). Mississippi River, 1879. Delta Jarrett is desperate to end the recurring dreams that haunt her: disturbing, passionate dreams about her ancestor, pirate Anne Bonny, and Anne’s lover, Calico Jack. In need of distraction, Delta agrees to serve as a reporter for her brother-in-law Hollis’s newspaper, the St. Louis Sun. She’ll cover stories onboard a Louisiana showboat, the Mississippi Princess, at each port of call as it makes its way to New Orleans. Brett Reall, on the run from a murder he did not commit, is back in the bayous of Louisiana after a decade, disguised and on the lookout for bounty hunters and the law. His enemies could be anywhere, but after boarding the Mississippi Princess, he has a new fear: that his unquenchable desire for Delta will put her in harm’s way. Delta can sense the danger that surrounds Brett, but her vivid dreams and growing love for this real-life pirate only draw her closer to him—and to disaster. “A compelling romance that incorporates all the mystery, adventure, and passion of a historical novel with a fresh approach—the perfect tale for the reader who craves a hint of the unusual within a love story.” —RT Book Reviews

A Hired Gunslinger Romance #1(originally published as Angel Heart) From Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Victoria Thompson, a sensual tale of historical romance in the American Wild, Wild West... “Ms. Thompson imbues her characters with strength, eloquence and dignity.” –Romantic Times An Angel in Need of a Devil... Proud and feisty Angelica Ross has been running the Diamond R, ever since her father passed away. But when she wins an important government contract, her snake of a neighbor, Harlan Snyder, makes sure no local cowhand wants to work the Diamond R. With no one to help her, Angelica fears she may lose the contract – and her family’s ranch – until a notorious devil of a gunfighter, Kid Collins, shows up on her doorstep, dirty, bloody...and the most handsome man Angelica has ever seen. A Devil in Need of an Angel... Kid Collins is just looking for a place to rest out the afternoon when he knocks on the door of the Diamond R. But before he knows what’s hit him, he’s agreed to be the hired gunfighter for the breathtakingly beautiful lady who answered the door. How can anyone possibly say no to those gleaming red curls and stunning green eyes? He knows Angelica desperately needs his help, but can she afford the price – one night in his bed...? He’ll do whatever it takes to convince her to say...yes!

A Lady and the Scoundrel Romance (#1) From Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Victoria Thompson, a sensual tale of historical romance in the Wild, Wild West... “Ms. Thompson imbues her characters with strength, eloquence and dignity.” –Romantic Times INSOLENT ROGUE Pretty Maggi Colson is backed into a corner—either sell Colson Ranch or accept Jack Sinclair’s loathsome marriage proposal! Jack may have the rugged handsomeness that other women desire...but Maggi refuses to give him what he wants. While Maggi swears that selling Colson Ranch is the one thing she will never do—every time his smoldering eyes rake over her, she can barely contain her desire...and the desperate need for another one of his demanding kisses... STUBBORN SPITFIRE Jack admires the stubborn little spitfire—there is no quit to her. But to get what he wants, he’ll have to resort to marriage, the one thing he swears is not for him. If it takes until dawn, he’ll subdue her sweet lips and watch her sea-green eyes deepen to emerald with passion. He’ll turn her words into cries of exquisite pleasure, begging him to make her his own Texas Vixen.

A Hired Gunslinger Romance #2 From Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Victoria Thompson, a sensual tale of historical romance in the American Wild, Wild West... “Ms. Thompson imbues her characters with strength, eloquence and dignity.” –Romantic Times A Rebellious Spitfire... Hired to protect Eden Campbell’s ranch from cattle thieves, rugged Linc Scott soon realizes that Eden Campbell herself is his biggest problem. The pretty little spitfire refuses to let Linc guard her: she thinks she can take care of herself. Linc is definitely not used to an argument – especially from a beautiful woman! He’ll show her just how vulnerable she is to a smooth-talking Texan... But his plan backfires when a passionate kiss – and even hotter embrace – knocks him right off his boots! A Rogue Gunslinger... Who does that tall cowboy think he is?! If it weren't for some thieving rustlers, Eden would never have to deal with being bossed around by some rude gunslinger. But when she finds herself in Linc's lean, muscled arms and kissing his surprisingly sensual lips, she suddenly realizes she’s in danger of more than losing her ranch: she’s in danger of losing her heart!

A Hired Gunslinger Romance #4 From Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Winner and New York Times bestseller Victoria Thompson, a sensual tale of historical romance in the American Wild, Wild West... “Ms. Thompson imbues her characters with strength, eloquence and dignity.” –Romantic Times Strong-willed Heiress... Fiery Leah Harding has her hands full protecting her family's vast ranch from scheming land grabbers. So, when ruggedly handsome gunslinger Calhoun Stevens suddenly shows up with an unproven claim on her family, she swears to test his determination to its limits—and scare him off for good. But as Leah looks into his blazing blue eyes and finds herself melting under kisses as hot as a Texas sun, she suddenly doesn’t mind if he stays by her side—and in her arms—forever... A Composed Gunslinger... To set his past to rights, Calhoun Stevens has to convince the headstrong Miss Harding that he’s an honest man. He’s resolved to save her land—and do his best to forget her tempting, shimmering fall of brown hair and inviting dark eyes. But once he feels the enchanting spitfire’s slender body close to his, Cal is lost to a passion that means more to him than any ranch possibly could...

A Lady and the Cowboy Romance (#4) Art teacher Catherine Eaton discovers a gifted painter on Sam Conners’ ranch...but the stubborn ranch owner refuses to allow the pretty and petite art teacher on his property. Spirited and willful, the blonde schoolmarm just will not to take no for an answer...only to find herself distracted by how ruggedly handsome this headstrong cowboy is... Sam Conners has a range war to deal with and doesn’t have time for this beautiful art teacher from Philadelphia that everyone’s talking about. That is, until the most sensual woman he’s ever seen marches right into his office. From the moment Catherine opens her lovely full lips to voice her outrageous city demands, Sam can think of nothing other than kissing her quiet. In fact, in the days that follow, Sam can think of nothing other than ensuring that this beautiful woman remains in his bold Texas embrace...for all the days to come...