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Captured by Comanche as a child, Molly Hart was assumed dead. Ten years later, Texas Ranger Matt Ryan finds a woman with the same blue eyes. "e;A rousing, spicy story of long lost love in the gritty Old West. The Wren will make your pulse flutter and your heart sing."e; —Ann Charles, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Award-winning Deadwood Mystery Series Ten years have passed since Molly Hart's ranch was attacked, her folks murdered, and she was abducted. Now, at nineteen, she's finally returning home to North Texas after spending the remainder of her childhood with a tribe of Kwahadi Comanche. What she finds is a deserted home coated with dust and the passage of time, the chilling discovery of her own gravesite, and the presence of a man she thought never to see again. Matt Ryan is pushed by a restless wind to the broken-down remains of the Hart ranch. Recently recovered from an imprisonment that nearly ended his life, the drive for truth and fairness has all but abandoned him. For ten years he faithfully served the U.S. Army and the Texas Rangers, seeking justice for the brutal murder of a little girl, only to find closure and healing beyond his grasp. Returning to the place where it all began, he's stunned to encounter a woman with the same blue eyes as the child he can't put out of his mind. A sensuous historical western romance set in 1877 Texas. The Wren is an emotional story of love and loss in the Old West. It features a strong-willed heroine, a hero with deep wounds, medium spice, and a happily-ever-after. 2003 CAPA WINNER The Romance Studio ~ Best New Author Traditional2004 Holt Medallion FINALIST ~ Best First Book2004 Texas Gold FINALIST ~ Historical Category "e;…McCaffrey's mastery of setting and historic details gives this western gritty realism."e; ~ RT Book Reviews "e;…a heart wrenchingly emotional story…"e; ~ Coffeetime Romance "e;The main characters were well matched and the secondary characters were just as good. Don't miss this incredible read in what is sure to be a great series to follow."e; ~ The Romance Studio "e;Handsome, rugged heroes, strong heroines and a super storyline make The Wren a keeper."e; ~ The Best Reviews "e;…well written…captivated me from the first line to the poignant last."e; ~ Novelspot While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standaloneThe Wren: Book 1The Dove: Book 2The Sparrow: Book 3The Blackbird: Book 4The Bluebird: Book 5The Songbird: Book 6 (Novella)Echo of the Plains: Book 7 (Short Story)The Starling: Book 8The Canary: Book 9The Nighthawk: Book 10The Swan: Book 11The Falcon: Book 12 (Coming Soon)

She swims with great white sharks.And he will film it … "e;I'm going to freedive with the whites. I know you have a lot of experience filming sharks, but this will be different. You'll likely have to leave the cage. I need to know you're up for it."e; Dr. Grace Mann has spent her life among great white sharks. Raised in the shadow of her father's obsession, she learned early to respect their power—and their beauty. Now she's on the brink of proving herself at last, testing a groundbreaking shark-detection array that could change how humans and sharks share the ocean forever. But her breakthrough comes with complications. Her ex, fellow researcher Brad Michaels, is circling—eager to claim credit for her work. And then there's Alec Galloway, an award-winning underwater filmmaker hired to document her research. Grace swore she'd never again mix science and desire after one spectacularly failed romance. No matter how tempting Alec's easy charm and ocean-honed confidence may be, her focus has to stay on the project… and on surviving the increasingly dangerous waters around them. Alec Galloway is used to chasing risk. Sharks, storms, uncharted depths—it's all part of the job. What he didn't expect was Dr. Grace Mann: gifted, reserved, and devoted to sharks. When her boss forces the collaboration Grace tried to avoid, Alec quickly realizes the greatest challenge isn't capturing breathtaking footage—it's earning Grace's trust. As admiration deepens into something more, Alec finds himself competing not just with her past, but with predators that don't forgive mistakes. In waters where one wrong move can be fatal, passion and ambition collide. A high-stakes contemporary adventure romance packed with tension, desire, and heart-pounding danger. "e;This book has it all … danger, intrigue, romance, scientific fact and a fast-paced plot …"e; ~ Allison Brady, Love Books Group "e;… Grace is a brilliant character … five stars …"e; ~ donnasbookblog "e;… like shark week in a book …"e; ~ Rachel H., reader 2019 Write Touch Readers' Award – Second Place in Long Contemporary2019 Carolyn Readers' Choice Award – Finalist in Contemporary Romance2019 I Heart Indie Contest – Finalist 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 IslandBook 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)*****DEEP BLUE is a full-length HFN forced proximity romance with a STEM heroine, a hero who falls first, strong language and medium spice. What it's not? The typical Jaws story – no sharks or humans die. In fact, you might develop a soft spot for these perfect predators of the ocean.

What do you do when a woman literally lands at your feet? Braden Delaney has taken over the family cattle business after the death of his father, but faced with difficult financial decisions, he contemplates selling a portion of the massive Delaney ranch holdings known as Whisper Rock, a place of unusual occurrences. The sudden appearance of a pretty relic-hunter while he's collecting his livestock, however, is about to change his mind. Archaeologist Audrey Driggs arrives in the remote wilderness of Northern Arizona looking for clues to a life-altering experience from her childhood. When she rolls off a mountain and lands at the feet of rugged cowboy Braden Delaney, it's clear she needs his knowledge of the area to complete her quest. But if she tells him the truth, will he think she's crazy? Together, they'll uncover a long-lost secret. This long novella was previously published in the anthology A COWBOY TO KEEP, and is loosely tied to Kristy's novel ANCIENT WINDS, Book 3 in her Pathway Series.

What will it take to survive the Savage Mountain? Lindsey and Ty are about to find out. The wind blasted Lindsey, threatening to rip her off the mountain and throw her into the abyss far below. It was blisteringly obvious that K2 wasn't going to give up her summit without a fight. Lindsey Coulson knows how to conquer mountains.With her sister by her side, she scaled the world's most dangerous peaks and built a legacy on grit and determination. But when Alison is lost to K2's lethal heights, Lindsey's passion for climbing dies with her. Two years later, grief still shadows every step she takes. The only way forward? Go back to the place that broke her—K2, the Savage Mountain—and finish what she and Alison started. There's just one complication. Rugged, enigmatic Tyler Galloway. Ty has a reputation for pushing limits, and he offers Lindsey a place on his small expedition team on one condition. To secure their funding, he wants to tell her story—the legendary Coulson sisters, and Lindsey's return to the world that nearly destroyed her. But he didn't expect the woman behind the myth to be so fierce. So brilliant. So impossible to ignore. Tackling K2 will test every muscle and nerve he has. But Lindsey will test his heart. A forced proximity expedition romance with a slow burn love story, medium spice, and a STEM heroine. COLD HORIZON is raw, emotional, and packed with heart-stopping adventure. 2021 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Winner "e;… danger, angst, and drama come to life brilliantly, with characters keenly portrayed and fully developed. A must read for any lover of adventure laced with spicy romance!"e; ~ FS Brown, InD'tale Magazine, a Crowned Heart review "e;Cold Horizon will grab you right out of the gate and keep you turning pages as fast as you can to keep up with the action and adventure and suspense! A spectacular story of determination, courage, and love."e; ~ Ann Charles, USA Today Bestselling Author "e;What a roller coaster ride! I highly recommend this book."e; ~ Dixie Lee Brown, author of the Hearts of Valor series "e;If you're a fan of believable and emotionally gripping romance novels then this is one for you!"e; ~ bloggers Nen & Jen 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)*****COLD HORIZON is a full-length HFN novel of romance, high-stakes adventure, and medium spice. Grab your parka and a hot chocolate as you enter the world of high-altitude mountain climbing.

Some discoveries rewrite history. Others threaten the future. She might be unsure about a lot of things—her relationship with Irene, the state of her doctorate work, the validity of Magee's Moon Tablet—but one was crystal clear. If she relaxed her guard with alcohol, she'd be in Magee's bed before the sun set. Who knew a broody Scotsman could be so sexy? Archaeologist Brynn Galloway is one bad headline away from professional ruin. When a rare Sumerian artifact resurfaces—one tied to a theory no serious academic will touch—she's summoned to Bolivia, where the truth may cost her credibility… or her life. The jungle holds more than lost ruins. It holds answers. Pulled into a dangerous hunt for a stolen cuneiform tablet, Brynn finds herself reluctantly partnered with Dr. Tristan Magee—a talented, infuriating mercenary physicist whose theories about ancient visitors from the stars are as seductive as the man himself. He's determined to reclaim the artifact at any cost. She's determined not to become a footnote in someone else's madness. But as rivals close in and the jungle reveals secrets buried beyond recorded time, Brynn and Tristan discover the artifact may not just change history—it may fracture it. Forced to trust each other in a place where survival is never guaranteed, attraction ignites in the heat and danger of the Bolivian jungle. Perfect for fans of Indiana Jones and Romancing the Stone, with a slow-burn romantic edge and a touch of The X-Files. 2022 HOLT Medallion Finalist – Long Contemporary Romance "e;Ancient Winds grabbed me early and dragged me through the jungle right along with the characters …. As soon as I finished the book, I immediately wanted to read it again."e; ~ Ann Charles, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Deadwood Humorous Mystery series "e;This book has everything: exotic setting, a strong hero and heroine, side characters who hold their own, humor, adventure, and a hint of the paranormal …."e; ~ Patti Sherry-Crews, author of His Unexpected Companion and Den of Thieves "e;… a fantastic journey full of suspense, romance and very interesting theories that are actually real theories! Definitely worth a read!"e; ~ Rebecca Lyndsey, author/illustrator of Into the Ocean 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) *****ANCIENT WINDS is a full-length HFN novel with medium spice, stolen artifacts, anacondas, and shamanic time travel. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

It's been five years since a woman came between Ethan Barstow and his brother, Charley, and it's high time they buried the hatchet. When Ethan travels to Arizona Territory to make amends, he learns that Charley has abruptly disappeared after breaking more than one heart in town. And an indignant fiancée is hot on his trail. When Charley Barstow abandons a local girl after getting her pregnant, Kate Kinsella pursues him without a second thought. She's determined he set things right, and even more determined to end her own engagement to him, a sham from the beginning. But an ill-timed encounter with a group of ruffians lands her in the company of Charley's brother, Ethan, who suggests they search together. As Ethan and Kate move deeper INTO THE LAND OF SHADOWS, family tensions and past tragedies threaten to destroy a love neither of them expected. A sensuous historical western romance set in 1893 Arizona Territory. Into The Land Of Shadows is a stand-alone, full-length novel. 2014 Carolyn Readers' Choice Award Finalist "e;Kristy McCaffrey brings us a story with heart and spirit, characters that live, and an understanding of the place and people that far surpasses a traditional romance…"e; ~ Marcy Waldenville, author of Tears of the Damned "e;… a must read … a story that is engaging and edge-of-the-seat gripping. [McCaffrey's] vivid descriptions and great cast of characters, with exceptional dialogue, bring this story to life."e; ~ Coffee Time Romance & More "e;…a haunting story with suspense, passion, and excellent character building."e; ~ Romance Reviews Today "e;With a vividly painted background, engaging and compelling characters and pages that just fly by, Into The Land Of Shadows is a superb read for any western or historical romance lover."e; ~ Romance Junkies "e;The author's descriptions of the Arizona desert and the Indians who inhabit it are beautiful. You almost feel as if you are there. There are surprises, an element of the paranormal, which is done exceptionally well, and romance. If you love Westerns, then don't miss this one."e; ~ Paranormal Romance Guild "e;…as if 'Romancing The Stone' and 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Dances With Wolves' got together and had a kid."e; ~ Reading Alley Reviewer

Nordtexas 1877Zehn Jahre sind vergangen, seit ihr Zuhause überfallen, ihre Eltern ermordet und Molly Hart entführt wurde. Nachdem sie den Großteil ihrer Kindheit bei den Kwahadi-Comanche verbracht hat, kehrt sie endlich heim nach Texas. Sie findet jedoch nichts weiter vor als ein verfallenes Anwesen. Mit Schaudern entdeckt sie ihren eigenen Grabstein und trifft auf Matt, der ihr schon früher viel bedeutet hat. Entschlossen, das Rätsel ihrer Vergangenheit aufzuklären, beschließt Molly, den Mörder ihrer Eltern zu suchen. Dabei setzt sie nicht nur ihr Leben, sondern auch ihre Liebe zu Matt aufs Spiel …Getrieben von den Dämonen der Vergangenheit steht Matt Ryan vor den Überresten der Hart-Ranch. Zehn Jahre lang hat er als Soldat und Texas Ranger sein Leben aufs Spiel gesetzt, stets auf der Suche nach Gerechtigkeit für den grausamen Mord an einem kleinen Mädchen. Nun kehrt er, seelisch und körperlich angeschlagen, zurück an den Ort, wo alles begann. Dort trifft er überraschend auf eine Frau mit denselben blauen Augen wie das Mädchen, das er nie vergessen konnte. Für ihn ist klar: Um jeden Preis will er Molly zu ihrem Glück verhelfen, auch wenn er dafür riskieren muss, sie ein zweites Mal zu verlieren …„… McCaffreys Westernromane zeichnen sich durch ein realistisches Setting und die detailgetreue Darstellung historischer Ereignisse aus.“ ~ Romantic Times BOOKclub„Ich bin ein großer Fan von Western-Liebesromanen und dieses Buch ist wirklich außergewöhnlich. Ein schöner Auftakt zu einer tollen Serie.“ ~ The Romance Studio„Attraktive, verwegene Helden, starke Heldinnen und eine ausgezeichnete Story machen diesen Roman zum bleibenden Lesegenuss.“ ~ The Best ReviewsWings of the West Serie:Verliebt in Texas (Buch 1)Verliebt in New Mexico (Buch 2)Verliebt am Grand Canyon (Buch 3)Verliebt in Arizona (Buch 4)Verliebt in Colorado (Buch 5)Ein glänzender Penny (Eine ‚Wings of the West‘-Kurzgeschichte) - available to newsletter subscribersDas Lied des Zaunkönigs (Eine Wings of the West-Novelle) - available to newsletter subscribersWiedersehen in Texas (Buch 6) - Eine lange NovelleEcho über der Prärie (Buch 7) - Eine Kurzgeschichte

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 CoyoteIn 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 BearHunting 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 CrowsBounty hunter Kester "e;Kit"e; 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. "e;A suspenseful ride into the supernatural with a western twist."e;  ~  Devon McKay, author of Lead Me Into Temptation, Gold Dust Bride Series "e;With just the right amount of mystic and adventure…"e; ~ Michelle Reed, Sunshine Lake Reviews

Arizona Territory1899 Sarah Ryan grew up in Texas digging up animal bones and potsherds, but she always dreamed of searching for the extraordinary dinosaur fossils in the American West. When a wealthy benefactress gives her the opportunity to join the team of esteemed paleontologist Dr. Allan Brenner, she eagerly accepts. But when she arrives in the wild and wooly town of Holbrook, Arizona Territory, ready to start digging, she's faced with the very real obstacle of being a female in a world dominated by men. Dr. Jack Brenner is looking for his father who disappeared into the Painted Desert two months ago. Mounting an expedition to find him, Jack is suddenly saddled with Sarah Ryan, a young paleontology student hired as an intern to his father. When Jack's guide refuses to let Sarah accompany them into the wilderness without a chaperone—and a colleague threatens her—he finds himself in a pretend marriage to protect the determined woman whose passion for paleontology was something he once possessed. But he has bigger problems than his beautiful new wife—his father is pursuing a controversial theory about the origin of birds, and it's attracted the attention of men who would rather destroy evidence than excavate it. The Canary is a marriage-of-convenience romance with light steam set in the high-stakes world of paleontology at the end of the 19th century and can be read as a standalone. Sarah Ryan is the daughter of Logan and Claire from The Dove. While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standaloneBook One: The WrenBook Two: The DoveBook Three: The SparrowBook Four: The BlackbirdBook Five: The BluebirdBook Six: The Songbird (Novella)Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story)Book Eight: The StarlingBook Nine: The CanaryBook Ten: The NighthawkBook Eleven: The SwanBook Twelve: The Falcon (Coming Soon)