Don’t miss this collection of short historical western romances by award-winning author Kristy McCaffrey. Journey to the Grand Canyon, Colorado and more with U.S. Marshals, bounty hunters, and men trying to right a wrong, and the women who challenge them every step of the way. These previously published stories also include a brand-new adventure – The Starling and the Fox, related to Kristy’s novel The Starling. The Starling and the Fox – New!! San Francisco 1899 Pinkerton agent Louise Foster doesn’t like loose ends. When fugitive Walter Beckett escapes at the end of her last case, she follows him to San Francisco, but her careful plans are upended when U.S. Deputy Marshal Ian Maguire arrives. As they clash professionally, the sparks fly, and solving the case becomes the least of their problems. Confluence Grand Canyon 1894 Elise Brumlow comes to Grand Canyon to release her father’s ashes into the mighty Colorado River. When she injures herself, Taggart Mason comes to her rescue. In a place where two rivers join, one clear and warm, the other dark and cold, Tag and Elise learn that certain forces of nature can’t be denied. Catch A Cinder, Ella Frank Cinder made a promise to his dying mother that he wouldn’t abandon the ranch his stepfather and stepbrothers run, but as soon as he has enough money saved, he plans to strike out on his own. Disguised as Floyd to avoid his family, Frank meets Ella McMann at a town social and immediately regrets lying to her. Can they build a future together? A Westward Adventure Colorado 1888 When aspiring novelist Amelia Mercer travels from New York City to Colorado, the stagecoach is robbed and her luggage stolen. Bounty hunter Ned Waymire comes to her aid, seeking to impress the independent young woman. Lily and Mesquite Joe Arizona Territory 1872 Lily Kingston has long loved Mesquite Joe Riordan, but when he doesn’t step forward to protest her betrothal to another man—arranged by her papa—her heart breaks. When Joe is blamed for the murder of a ranch hand and disappears, Lily knows exactly where to find him. Facing the truth of his past will test her resolve, but only her stubbornness can win his heart. Canyon Crossing Grand Canyon 1898 In search of her brother, Annabel Cross enters Grand Canyon with a guide, a mule, and a secret. Trailing the notorious Red Bandit, U.S. Deputy Marshal Angus Docherty suspects Annabel is bait for an ambush. Together, they test the limits of trust and acceptance.
The Thatcher-Adler feud goes back generations. Despite this, Ellie Thatcher befriended Liam Adler when she was a girl. She even managed to get a job at the Adler Reindeer Farm while in high school, the very farm that had once belonged to her family. Now, with college and a stint working overseas behind her, she’s returning home to Reindeer Pass to open a photography studio. But the feud has been reignited and Ellie and Liam are about to get dragged into the middle of it. Liam Adler has returned to the Colorado town where he grew up to take over the family business after the sudden death of his father. It wasn’t the life path he’d planned, and now he must convince old Eustace Hapgood to sell his land to the Adlers and not the Thatchers. And his opponent is none other than Ellie Thatcher—no longer the sweet and funny little girl he remembers, but all grown-up and strikingly beautiful. Years ago, Eustace told a young Ellie and Liam about the Legend of Reindeer Pass, where a rare Arctic reindeer herd is rumored to have lived since the first Thatcher and Adler men settled in the valley in the 1800’s. When Ellie and Liam appear before the old man, Eustace tells them he will sell to the first to see the Vaadin, the largest of the elusive female reindeer. But there is more to the legend … only the pure of heart are presented with such a gift. And to a special few, true love is granted. When Christmas comes around, everyone has their own special wish. For some, those wishes are as simple as getting the perfect gift for that special someone. For others, those wishes are much bigger. Especially, when they wish for love. Everyone deserves the gift of love, but sometimes that's more complicated than it should be. This year is different. For those pure of heart, their wishes, even their wishes for true love, just might be granted. Wishing for Love is a heartwarming series about Christmas wishes of love coming true for those who have the purest of hearts. If you're looking for a feel-good read this holiday season, pick up A MIRTHFUL WISH to meet the authors of this heartwarming holiday romance series and find your next happy ever after.
A Wings of the West Short Story Ecacusayet. Lightning flash. The renegade stallion known as Echo has eluded capture ever since he escaped the Ryan homestead shortly after birth. Seventeen-year-old Eli Ryan plans to change that. As his search narrows to the location of the horse's hideout, Eli nearly runs down Cassie Callahan in the Texas desert. Although an intriguing diversion, not even her compelling green eyes will deter him from his goal. But her stubborn protection of the legendary stallion just might steer him off course. A sweet young adult romance set in 1895 North Texas. This short story was originally included in an anthology published by Whiskey Creek Press. Eli Ryan is the eldest child of Matt and Molly from The Wren. There’s also an introduction to Lucas Blackmore, eldest son of Nathan and Emma from The Sparrow. (He also appears in The Nighthawk as a side character.) The Wings of the West Series Reading Order Book One: The Wren Book Two: The Dove Book Three: The Sparrow Book Four: The Blackbird Book Five: The Bluebird Book Six: The Songbird (Novella) Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story) Book Eight: The Starling Book Nine: The Canary Book Ten: The Nighthawk Book Eleven: The Swan (Coming Soon)
After reading the novel DEEP BLUE, don’t miss three exciting short stories featuring shark researcher Dr. Grace Mann and her boyfriend, underwater filmmaker Alec Galloway. DEEP BLUE AUSTRALIA When Grace accompanies Alec to Western Australia for a commercial shoot with great whites, she envisions relaxing days in the sun and smoldering nights between the sheets. But as Alec’s mood becomes increasingly distant, Grace worries the chemistry they shared—so effortless in the beginning—was starting to fizzle. Is his reticence related to her, or something else? And can she find a way to help him get the footage he needs before his behavior places his life in danger? DEEP BLUE REUNION ISLAND Grace joins Alec on a trip to the French island of Réunion. Alec and his team—Dan “Double D” Donovan and Stephie Kim—are documenting the capture and relocation of mature bull sharks from the western coastline. For over ten years, shark attacks have terrorized the people of Réunion, essentially ruining the diving and surfing industry. The relocation program is a last-ditch effort to bring a peaceful coexistence between humans and sharks, but Grace’s resolve is tested as she enters the water with these tenacious predators. Bull sharks didn’t earn their name because they were polite. DEEP BLUE COCOS ISLAND Grace is invited to participate in a documentary alongside several distinguished female marine scientists, and Alec, Double D, and Stephie come along to film them in the waters off Cocos Island near Costa Rica. Grace is still dealing with recent criticism of the film Alec made of her last year diving with great white sharks, and in the company of such accomplished women, she struggles to keep her insecurities at bay. When differing viewpoints lead to friction, Grace must learn to stand up for herself, but a bright spot emerges when Alec makes a surprise decision about their relationship. Each Pathway novel can be read as a stand-alone, but don’t miss the other books. Book 1: Deep Blue (Dr. Grace Mann and Alec Galloway) Book 2: Cold Horizon (Lindsey Coulson and Tyler Galloway) Book 3: Ancient Winds (Dr. Tristan Magee and Brynn Galloway) After reading the novels, enjoy these short stories in The Pathway Series: Book 4: A Pathway Short Adventure Collection (includes Deep Blue Australia, Deep Blue Réunion Island, and Deep Blue Cocos Island) Book 5: Cold Horizon Telluride Book 6: Shark Reef Related novella: Blue Sage (Dr. Audrey Driggs and Braden Delaney)
Don’t miss this collection of short stories filled with chills and romance. It’s Hallowtide in the Old West. Join three bounty hunters fighting dark magic and the women destined to love them. The Crow and The Coyote In Arizona Territory, Hannah Dobbin travels through Cañon de Chelly, home to the Navajo, in search of a sorcerer who murdered her pa. Bounty hunter Jack Boggs—known as The Crow—is on the trail of a vile Mexican bandito, but with the shadows of Hallowtide descending, more dark magic is at hand than either of them know. The Crow and The Bear Hunting an outlaw, bounty hunter Callum Boggs—sometimes called The Crow—arrives in the mining town of Silverton on a cold October day. Skilled in the technique of dream scouting, he’s narrowed the location of the criminal to Silas Ravine, a haunted place avoided by the townsfolk. Jennie Livingstone knows her papa is in trouble. When none of the local men come to her aid, she must accept a newly arrived stranger as her only ally. Venturing into the mountains to track her father, she can hear more than the whispers of man. The mines carry spirits, and her only hope in navigating the living and the dead lies with The Crow. A Murder of Crows Bounty hunter Kester “Kit” Boggs, known as The Crow, is tracking a demon who feeds on the blood of children. Eliza McCulloch is determined to reclaim her family book of spells. The same man holds the key to both. As Kit and Eliza unearth far more than a stolen book, they must work together if they are to survive. But with the past pushing into their future, can they resist the growing desire between them? These stories were previously published separately. “A suspenseful ride into the supernatural with a western twist.” ~ Devon McKay, author of Lead Me Into Temptation, Gold Dust Bride Series “With just the right amount of mystic and adventure…” ~ Michelle Reed, Sunshine Lake Reviews
A Pathway Short Adventure This story follows the novel COLD HORIZON. Lindsey Coulson has lost her edge. After surviving a harrowing descent of K2, the second highest mountain in the world, life back home has left her with serious doubts about continuing the dangerous life of a high-altitude mountain climber. When she accompanies her boyfriend, Ty Galloway, to a trade show in Telluride, Colorado, a chance encounter with a climber who knew her deceased dad—famed mountaineer Robbie Coulson—sets her on a different course. Ty Galloway has settled into a nine-to-five routine with his new job as editor-in-chief of Mountaineer Magazine, but the monotony is already beginning to chafe. A weekend away with Lindsey at his parents’ place seems like the perfect antidote, but when his mom and dad unexpectedly arrive, their presence puts a damper on his romantic plans. And they’ve got a few surprises in store for Ty. (Includes appearances from Italian climber Elena Rossi and the irreverent mountaineer Dan Beck.) Each Pathway novel can be read as a stand-alone, but don’t miss the other books. Book 1: Deep Blue (Dr. Grace Mann and Alec Galloway) Book 2: Cold Horizon (Lindsey Coulson and Tyler Galloway) Book 3: Ancient Winds (Dr. Tristan Magee and Brynn Galloway) After reading the novels, enjoy these short stories in The Pathway Series: Book 4: A Pathway Short Adventure Collection (includes Deep Blue Australia, Deep Blue Réunion Island, and Deep Blue Cocos Island) Book 5: Cold Horizon Telluride Book 6: Shark Reef Related novella: Blue Sage (Dr. Audrey Driggs and Braden Delaney)
A second-chance romance in the gorgeous blue waters of the Bahamas. Losing her had been the equivalent of drowning. No oxygen, no air, no breath. Dr. Missy Rembert interned at Shark Lab in the Bimini Islands when she was a graduate student, and although she decided to change her field of study from sharks to cephalopods, one thing marked her time there—a fling with Josh McKittrick. Now she’s back in the Bahamas as part of a team exploring a blue hole, and she’s stunned to come face-to-face with the only man she’s ever regretted losing. Dr. Josh McKittrick never thought he’d see Missy again. After their brief relationship at Shark Lab went south, he was forced to put her out of his mind and work became his haven. He knew she’d switched her research focus, so he was certain they’d never cross paths. He should’ve known better, because seeing her now is bringing back all the old feelings. Missy was the only woman who had broken his heart, and he’ll be damned if he goes through it a second time. Don’t miss an exclusive bonus story – Deep Blue Hawai’i – featuring Grace and Alec from the novel DEEP BLUE. Dr. Grace Mann and her boyfriend, underwater filmmaker Alec Galloway, are in the Aloha State for a Galloway family Christmas. While surfing Pipe is on the agenda for the boys, Grace finds a way to get in the water with tiger sharks, but can Alec convince her to stay on dry land long enough for an important question? Each Pathway novel can be read as a stand-alone, but don’t miss the other books. Book 1: Deep Blue (Dr. Grace Mann and Alec Galloway) Book 2: Cold Horizon (Lindsey Coulson and Tyler Galloway) Book 3: Ancient Winds (Dr. Tristan Magee and Brynn Galloway) Book 4: A Pathway Short Adventure Collection (more Grace and Alec) Includes Deep Blue Australia, Deep Blue Réunion Island, and Deep Blue Cocos Island Book 5: Cold Horizon Telluride (a Lindsey and Tyler short read) Book 6: Shark Reef (a great white shark short romance featuring Grace’s friend, Dr. Jen Fairfield) Book 7: Sapphire Waves – A Novella (Dr. Missy Rembert and Dr. Josh McKittrick) Includes the bonus short Deep Blue Hawai’i Related novella: Blue Sage (Dr. Audrey Driggs and Braden Delaney) ***** Kristy McCaffrey writes romances with compelling heroes and determined heroines mixed with high adventure. Life is a wondrous endeavor and she strives to bring that sense of awe and joy into the tales she weaves. If you loved DEEP BLUE (and Grace and Missy’s friendship), you won’t want to miss SAPPHIRE WAVES. Not only will you learn about the one who got away for Missy, you’ll see how she met Grace at Shark Lab four years ago. SAPPHIRE WAVES is an HEA novella with medium spice.
Don’t miss this prequel short story to A MIRTHFUL WISH! “Liam and I are dating.” Her voice was so animated and her eyes so bright with excitement that when she met Liam’s gaze, he wished the fabrication were real. Young Ellie Thatcher has always been told to stay away from “those Adler boys.” The Thatcher-Adler feud goes back to her grandparents, and she’s never given it much mind. Until now. She’s searching for an elusive Arctic reindeer that may be roaming the Colorado mountains where she lives, and she’s convinced it might be found on Adler land. Liam Adler is amused by young Ellie Thatcher. His brothers have secretly defied the edict to stay away from the Thatchers and that’s how Liam finds himself helping Ellie search for the legendary white reindeer rumored to be living in the mountains near the town of Reindeer Pass. As he continues to cross paths with the girl through the years, his fondness turns to something more. But there’s still the issue of the family feud … When Christmas comes around, everyone has their own special wish. For some, those wishes are as simple as getting the perfect gift for that special someone. For others, those wishes are much bigger. Especially, when they wish for love. Everyone deserves the gift of love, but sometimes that's more complicated than it should be. This year is different. For those pure of heart, their wishes, even their wishes for true love, just might be granted. Wishing for Love is a heartwarming series about Christmas wishes of love coming true for those who have the purest of hearts. If you're looking for a feel-good read this holiday season, pick up A MIRTHFUL WISH (after reading The Reindeer That Got Away) to meet the authors of this heartwarming holiday romance series and find your next happy ever after.
Join characters from the Wings of the West series in this novella set fifteen years after THE WREN. A fair in Denton, Texas, draws folks from far and wide, and Matt and Molly Ryan have come to close a horse deal while also enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation. It’s a family affair with Matt’s brother, Logan, and his wife, Claire, joining them, as well as Nathan and Emma Blackmore, and Cale and Tess Walker. Meet the daughters of the second generation—Katie and Josie Ryan, belonging to Matt and Molly; and Anna, Sarah, and Sophie Ryan, Logan and Claire’s girls. Ranging in age from eleven to fourteen, they attempt to help a boy falsely accused of theft, but in doing so they uncover a deeper secret. And the connection may lead back to Molly’s time with the Kwahadi Comanche when she was a child. This novella is meant to be read after Books 1 – 4. It features multiple point-of-views from the heroes and heroines of those novels. It has humor, mystery, and medium spice, and taps into Molly Hart Ryan’s background with the Comanche from Book One (The Wren). While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standalone Book One: The Wren Book Two: The Dove Book Three: The Sparrow Book Four: The Blackbird Book Five: The Bluebird Book Six: The Songbird (Novella) Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story) Book Eight: The Starling Book Nine: The Canary Book Ten: The Nighthawk Book Eleven: The Swan (Coming Soon)
Arizona Territory September 1899 Sophie Ryan’s dream of working for a newspaper has come true. Accompanied by her cousin, Lucas Blackmore, a newly appointed U.S. Deputy Marshal, she arrives in Jerome, one of the richest mining towns in America. And one of the most remote. Although she’s been hired to report for the Jerome Mining News on education and cultural issues, she soon finds herself immersed in something more serious when she finds an enigmatic injured man in the Black Hills claiming to be an ornithologist. U.S. Deputy Marshal Benton McKay is undercover tracking the notorious train robbing Weaver gang, and the trail ends in Jerome. When he’s injured in the Black Hills and found by a determined and beautiful young woman, he must gain her trust to keep his identity a secret. But keeping her out of trouble proves a challenge, especially with her cousin assigned to assist him. As they track down the band of outlaws, another agenda emerges—the renegades are searching for lost gold believed to have been left behind by the Spanish Conquistadors. And Sophie Ryan is determined to report on it. Come along with Sophie and McKay as they find adventure, mystery, and love. Sophie is the daughter of Logan and Claire from THE DOVE. The Wings of the West Series Reading Order Book One: The Wren Book Two: The Dove Book Three: The Sparrow Book Four: The Blackbird Book Five: The Bluebird Book Six: The Songbird (Novella) Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story) Book Eight: The Starling Book Nine: The Canary Book Ten: The Nighthawk Book Eleven: The Swan (Coming Soon)
THIS SUMMER STORM is a collection of some of the best young adult stories out there today! In this exciting group of tales, it seems "one of everything" happens. Tornadoes, comets, hurricanes and raging river waters are all set to wreak havoc. But just when things can't get any worse, along comes a life-changing experience in each story that is just as unsettling as the threatening weather.Can Jo and Frog solve the mystery of the cattle rustlers, or will Halley's Comet evaporate the earth first? Will Cassie be able to undo her father's terrible mistake by getting rid of his new wife? If Adria hadn't saved Kai, would she have ever had her first kiss? When a tornado threatens, rookie police officer Steve Cooper tries to save his new neighbor Christy--but gang warfare erupts in the apartment stairwell below them. Amy's a heroine when she saves her rafting group--but Sawyer's sudden interest keeps her from wearing her familiar cloak of invisibility. Panic attacks have ruled Angela's life--until she faces something far worse than she ever could have imagined. Cassie's family life is on the verge of disaster, but when a tornado strikes, everything changes--again!A CURRENT SO SWIFT—KRISTY MCCAFFREYA wilderness course on the Green River in Utah has sixteen-year-old Amy Whittaker stuck on a raft with football players and cheerleaders from her high school. When a torrential rainstorm flips the boats and strands everyone, Amy is forced to take charge. TO MAKE THE MAGIC LAST—CHERYL PIERSONWhen a tornado approaches, Steve Cooper and Christy Reed both run for cover—straight into the blazing guns of gang warfare in their apartment stairwell. Will they survive? What a way to start a relationship! WAITING FOR A COMET—RICHARD PROSCHThe papers promised death from the skies, but will wild west legend Abby Drake's secret prove even more explosive for Jo Harper and her 1910 Wyoming town?WEEKEND WHIRLWIND —ANGEL DREWCassie is excited to attend her first party at popular Lyndsey Stapleton's house, but will her mother's recent changes get in her way?TAKEN BY STORM—DIANA STUARTStarting a new job turns into a life-changing summer for Angela Spencer, who learns who she really is and just what she is capable of. THE LAST OF HER KIND—CHERYL PIERSON When Cassie's new stepmother threatens their family's well-being, Cassie enlists the help of her dying grandmother and the secret of an old Victrola—the last of her kind, as Cassie's father says, to try make things right again.
In 1877 Emma Hart comes to Grand Canyon, a wild, rugged, and until recently undiscovered area. Plagued by visions and gifted with a second sight, she searches for answers - about the tragedy of her past, the betrayal of her present, and an elusive future that echoes through her very soul. Joined by her power animal Sparrow, she ventures into the depths of Hopi folklore, forced to confront an evil that has lived through the ages. Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore tracks Emma Hart to the Colorado River, stunned by her determination to ride a wooden dory along its course. But in a place where the ripples of time run deep, he'll be faced with a choice. He must accept the unseen realm, the world beside this world, that he'd turned away from years ago or risk losing the woman he has come to love more than life itself.
How is a woman supposed to catch a husband? In the wild, wild west, she's got to find a way to Lasso a Groom! Some of them are lawmen...some are outlaws. Ranchers and homesteaders are fair game, as well-none of 'em safe from love's lariat, or the women who finally manage to rope 'em in! DON'T GO SNARING MY HEART by Jacquie Rogers Can rancher Dex Madsen get past loner Betsy Lynch's goats and killer chicken to help save her mining claim and win her heart? RACE TO MARRY by Kirsten Lynn He's in town to tame a man-killer. She's accused of being one. When she proposes marriage the race is on. WANTED: THE SHERIFF by Tracy Garrett He's a confirmed bachelor...but she'll capture his heart. CANYON CROSSING by Kristy McCaffrey In search of her brother, Annabel Cross enters Grand Canyon. When U.S. Deputy Marshal Angus Docherty rescues her from a cliff side, her most guarded secret might save them. THE PERFECT HOMESTEAD BRIDE byLinda Hubalek Will a dangerous man from Gussie Hamner's past sabotage the future she's building with Noah Wilerson? THE WORST OUTLAW IN THE WEST by Kathleen Rice Adams An inept bank robber and a bossy spinster team up to rob an empty vault. What could go wrong?
If you enjoy contemporary adventures with steamy romance, suspense, and nail-biting action, then you’ll love this collection. Join the Galloways as they document great white sharks in Mexico, climb the second highest mountain in the world, and search for stolen artifacts in the South American jungle. The Pathway series is about women with the tenacity to achieve their dreams and the men who challenge them, love them, and ultimately champion them. DEEP BLUE – When a photo of Dr. Grace Mann freediving with a great white shark goes viral, the institute where she works seeks to capitalize on her new-found fame by producing a documentary about her work. Underwater filmmaker Alec Galloway admires Dr. Mann and jumps at the opportunity to create a film showcasing the pretty biologist. But can he keep her safe when her passionate focus on the sharks repeatedly leads her into danger? “This book has it all … danger, intrigue, romance, scientific fact and a fast-paced plot …” ~ Allison Brady, Love Books Group COLD HORIZON – Two years ago, Lindsey Coulson lost her sister on K2, the second highest mountain on earth. Searching for answers, she sets out to climb the Savage Mountain. Ty Galloway has assembled a small team to conquer K2 and welcomes the esteemed climber. But K2 is a force unto itself, as is Lindsey. Both will test his limits. Both will test his heart. “… danger, angst, and drama come to life brilliantly, with characters keenly portrayed and fully developed.” ~ FS Brown, InD’tale Magazine ANCIENT WINDS – In the jungle, there are no barriers …. When a rare Sumerian artifact surfaces on the antiquities market, archaeologist Brynn Galloway is summoned to Bolivia. But nothing is as it seems. Soon, she’s entangled in a desperate hunt not only for a valuable relic but also for answers to humanity that might stretch across time. And by her side is Dr. Tristan Magee, a sexy mercenary physicist with a maddening belief in space aliens. “… a dazzling romance that is original, layered with feeling and an equally gripping plot; one that you can’t easily put down.” ~ Daniel Rhodes, The Book Commentary * * * Includes 3 full-length contemporary adventure romances. Please refer to the individual books for more complete descriptions. Awards COLD HORIZON 2021 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Winner Additional Content Learn more about the making of the series with three informative essays written by the author.
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