THE PRIDE OF TEXAS With his roots tracing back to the original Texas Rangers, Cy Vance takes his job seriously. To protect and defend takes on new meaning when he’s assigned to safeguard Kellie Parrish, a stunning-barrel racing celebrity who has a dangerous admirer. But going undercover to catch the stalker backfires when his inspired scheme awakens feelings that could compromise Cy’s strict code of honor. To her fans, Kellie just became the luckiest cowgirl on the planet. Too bad her marriage to the hunky lawman is a sham…even if it’s starting to feel like the real thing. She and Cy share something special and rare. Is the dedicated Ranger ready to cowboy up and ask the question that will make him the true hero of her heart?

A Bride by Summer

Forbidden Territory That was where Maddie Garret was leading him—not just through the wilds of Texas, but deep into the secret reaches of his heart. But could Texas Ranger Jonah Danhill, half Comanche and all lawman, accept the tragedy of his people’s past and still embrace a joyful future spent in her arms? Maddie knew that her last hope of rescuing her kidnapped sister lay with Jonah. Possessed by a passion for justice, though haunted by sorrows of his own, he was exactly what she needed—a man of strength, a man of courage, a man who could awaken the woman she was meant to be!

Enjoy a Steamy Billionaire Contemporary Romance Novel with a Scottish Highlander Fantasy! Hannah Flom tries to convince herself that she never wants to see the billionaire treasure hunter Cain Thorson again. She accepts his challenge to join him in Scotland, but tells herself that this will be their last intimate adventure. One secret fantasy still burns in her heart...yet why wish for a dream that can never come true? A bookworm. A billionaire. A dangerously addictive game for two with one rule: “Play the part…and surprise me.” The Bookworm and the Billionaire series, a steamy contemporary collection with a historical romance twist by award-winning author Miriam Minger, includes: Book 1: THE MAIDEN AND THE BILLIONAIRE Book 2: THE GOVERNESS AND THE BILLIONAIRE Book 3: THE PIRATE QUEEN AND THE BILLIONAIRE Book 4: THE HIGHLAND BRIDE AND THE BILLIONAIRE “With Miriam Minger, you’re assured of a good read!”— Heartland Critiques “Miriam Minger is a master storyteller who illustrates the full gamut of emotions felt by her characters. Emotions so strong that you are pulled into the pages and into their lives.” — Inside Romance

Tracking the Texas Rangers: The Twentieth Century is an anthology of fifteen previously published articles and chapter excerpts covering key topics of the Texas Rangers during the twentieth century. The task of determining the role of the Rangers as the state evolved and what they actually accomplished for the benefit of the state is a difficult challenge. The actions of the Rangers fit no easy description. There is a dark side to the story of the Rangers; during the Mexican Revolution, for example, some murdered with impunity. Others sought to restore order in the border communities as well as in the remainder of Texas. It is not lack of interest that complicates the unveiling of the mythical force. With the possible exception of the Alamo, probably more has been written about the Texas Rangers than any other aspect of Texas history. Tracking the Texas Rangers covers leaders such as Captains Bill McDonald, “Lone Wolf” Gonzaullas, and Barry Caver, accomplished Rangers like Joaquin Jackson and Arthur Hill, and the use of Rangers in the Mexican Revolution. Chapters discuss their role in the oil fields, in riots, and in capturing outlaws. Most important, the Rangers of the twentieth century experienced changes in investigative techniques, strategy, and intelligence gathering. Tracking looks at the use of Rangers in labor disputes, in race issues, and in the Tejano civil rights movement. The selections cover critical aspects of those experiences—organization, leadership, cultural implications, rural and urban life, and violence. In their introduction, editors Bruce A. Glasrud and Harold J. Weiss, Jr., discuss various themes and controversies surrounding the twentieth-century Rangers and their treatment by historians over the years. They also have added annotations to the essays to explain where new research has shed additional light on an event to update or correct the original article text.

The Texas Rangers. The words evoke exciting images of daring, courage, high adventure. The Rangers began as a handful of men protecting their homes from savage raiding parties; now in their third century of existence, they are a highly sophisticated crime-fighting organization. Yet at times even today the Texas Ranger mounts his horse to track fugitives through dense chaparral, depending on his wits more than technology. The iconic image of the Texas Ranger is of a man who is tall, unflinching, and dedicated to doing a difficult job no matter what the odds. The Rangers of the 21st century are different sizes, colors, and genders, but remain as vital and real today as when they were created in the horseback days of 1823, when what is today Texas was part of Mexico, a wild and untamed land.

In a daring plan, Marshal Jackson Culpepper and his brothers disguise themselves as bandits and rob the corrupt local bank, hoping to root out the real embezzler. Too bad Cassandra Bixby was depositing her life savings that day… Naturally, Cassie demands an investigation…all the while fighting off her growing attraction to the Texas lawman who, to her frustration, refuses to take her seriously. Jack is in a bind—he can't very well arrest himself! Was it safe to share his secret with this woman-on-a-mission—the woman he's coming to love?

THE BLACKMAILED BRIDE Two years ago, Kirsten Cowan had married the richest, meanest man in Texas—for reasons she had to hide from Adam Brand, the man she'd left standing at another altar…. Even now, Kirsten had to keep her secret, though she stood accused of her late husband's murder. Even though Adam Brand betrayed his own family to take her into hiding…. Because she knew the love they both felt couldn't be denied—just like the terrible, irreversible truth…. This family was born, bred—and bound to be wed—in Texas!

The award-winning author’s “extraordinary” trilogy of frontier romance spans three states and two generations (Publishers Weekly). Featuring Texas Bride—named a Romantic Times Book Reviews All-Time Favorite—this omnibus edition of the Bride Series gathers all three unforgettable historical romance novels in a single volume. “Time after time, Rosanne Bittner brings a full-blown portrait of the untamed West to readers. Her tapestry is woven with authenticity, colorful characters, intense emotions and love’s power over every conceivable obstacle.” —Romantic Times Book Reviews Tennessee Bride In this first novel, set in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee in the 1820s, “Bittner’s characters spring to life” as Emma Simms falls in love with River Joe, a Cherokee-raised frontiersman who must rescue her from an abusive stepfather (Publishers Weekly). Texas Bride In 1845, as Texas moves toward statehood, Emma and Joe’s daughter Rachael Rivers returns to Austin to teach school, where Brand Selby, the half-Comanche rancher who loves her, must save her from a cruel and crooked Texas Ranger. Oregon Bride On a wagon train to Oregon in 1851, Emma and Joe’s son Joshua Rivers finds himself captivated by the fiery-haired Marybeth MacKinder, a widowed young mother. But with her brutish brother-in-law intent on claiming her, their road to romance is as rough as the trail west.

Three standalone stories of cowboys who will do anything to protect the women they love. Steamy, reverse harem romances with handsome, strong men and women who helped tame the West by Lacey Davis Loving My Cowboy Two Texas Rangers and One Wild Bride? Unmarried and alone is dangerous in the wilds of Texas. Lillian Bradley’s family died leaving her to run the ranch that her lowlife neighbor covets. And someone is stealing her cattle. She needs a protector, a husband, and she needs him now. Texas Rangers Will and Seth are looking for a gunslinger. They ride into Blessing, Texas just as a bank robbery is occurring. Only the thief isn’t the feisty blonde woman they accuse. With one look, they know she will be theirs, that they will cherish, protect, and love her. Two Cowboys' Christmas Bride An Unexpected Christmas Present After her uncle sells her to a brothel, Anna Best is kidnapped. Terrified and tied up inside a tow sack, she’s dumped on the doorstep of two Texas Rangers. Mack and Jake think Santa has come early when they unwrap the package to discover a beautiful brunette with a feisty spirit. One look convinces them she will be theirs, that they will protect her from a crazy uncle determined to enslave her. Only a wedding ring, their badges, and six shooters can keep her safe right where she belongs—in their arms and their bed. With Mack and Jake, will Anna have the family she craves or will her greedy family destroy her happiness? Two Cowboys One Bride A Runaway Bride…Two Texas Rangers Heiress Belle Walker will be wed within the hour. But after overhearing her fiancé’s plans for their "life" together, she must run or soon be six feet under. Another victim of Lester Clark’s “accidents.” She never thought her escape would put her in the path of two Texas Rangers. Jackson Moore and Cal Thomas rescue Belle lost and wandering on the prairie in a wedding gown. Miles from town, this runaway bride needs their help. The twist—they didn’t expect her to heal their hearts. Could she be the woman they’ve longed for all these years, who will settle down between them or will her ex-fiancé destroy the life they’re trying to create