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"A feisty heroine and a hero eager to make everything right. What more could a reader want?"—Leigh Greenwood, USA Today bestselling author of To Love and to Cherish

First in a historical Western series set in the sweeping 1885 Arizona Territory, Maria is in for the fight of her life keeping a greedy corporate conglomerate off her land and drifter cowboy Chet out of her heart.

Caught between a greedy corporation and a desperate love of the land, Maria Porterfield barely has time to mourn her father''s death. If her family is to survive, it''ll be up to her to take charge—but she can''t do it alone. When a mysterious drifter rides into town, the handsome cowboy seems like an answer to her prayers. But Chet isn''t interested in settling down, no matter how tempting the offer…

Chet made his way West looking for a fresh start—the last thing he wants is to get involved in someone else''s fight. But something about Maria awakens a powerful need to protect the fierce beauty at all costs. He never thought he''d find love, but as danger presses in, he may find there''s more beyond the next horizon than just another long and dusty trail.

Where the Trail Ends Series:

Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter (Book 1)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman (Book 2)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Outlaw (Book 3)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Rancher (Book 4)

"A feisty heroine and a hero eager to make everything right. What more could a reader want?"—Leigh Greenwood, USA Today bestselling author of To Love and to Cherish for The Drifter

Second in a historical Western series, set in the sweeping 1892 Arizona Territory, Jess Portfield is in for the fight of his life to prove himself as Sheriff in the midst of a desperate land battle and earn a second chance to capture the heart of local would be doctor, Addie.

Jess Porterfield fled to the big city after his father''s sudden death, leaving behind his family ranch-and his childhood sweetheart. Now Jess has returned as the local lawman, determined to prove his worth...and win back the one woman he could never live without.

Young frontier doctor Addie Wilcox was devastated when Jess left her behind. Now he''s back and it''s difficult to remember why she should keep her distance. But with the town''s richest man set to see her hang for a crime she didn''t commit, Addie must put her faith in the lawman who broke her heart-and trust that together they''ll find their second chance at love.

Where the Trail Ends Series:

Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter (Book 1)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman (Book 2)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Outlaw (Book 3)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Rancher (Book 4)

Praise for Anna Schmidt:

"Readers wanting a good old fashioned Western romance need look no further than this one." —Dear Author for Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter

"A feisty heroine and a hero eager to make everything right. What more could a reader want?"—Leigh Greenwood, USA Today bestselling author of To Love and to Cherish for The Drifter

"''Someone like me?'' Is that how you see me, Amanda? As someone people should fear?"

"I don''t know what to think," she said. "One minute you seem so dangerous, and the next you''re sweet and caring and…"

He took a step closer, his eyes sweeping her face. "And which do you want me to be?" His voice was low; it sent shivers down her spine.

"Both," she whispered, and lifted her face for a kiss.

Amanda Porterfield longs to experience real adventure. So when she''s offered a position in bustling Tucson, she leaps at the chance despite unknown dangers—dangers like the mysterious Seth Grover.

As an undercover detective working to stop a gang of outlaws, Seth can''t afford the distractions a woman like Amanda inspires. Yet when the fiercely intelligent beauty is thrust into the middle of a heist gone wrong, Seth will fight for a future that may never be theirs…even if it means risking everything he holds dear.

Where the Trail Ends Series:

Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter (Book 1)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman (Book 2)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Outlaw (Book 3)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Rancher (Book 4)

Praise for Anna Schmidt:

"Readers wanting a good old fashioned Western romance need look no further than this one." —Dear Author for Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter

"A feisty heroine and a hero eager to make everything right. What more could a reader want?" —LEIGH GREENWOOD, USA Today bestselling author for The Drifter

"You can''t be sure we''re doing the right thing," she said.

He drew closer to the barbed wire separating them. "It''s impossible to know what''s right. But it doesn''t stop me from wanting you."

The world is changing, and the West isn''t as wild as it used to be. Trey Porterfield welcomes a new era of law and order—and the influx of settlers coming to the Arizona territory. But not everyone is willing to see the old ways change, and as the cattlemen and the herders take sides, a full-blown range war may be inevitable. There''s only one way Trey can see to bring peace to his feuding neighbors.

Marry the enemy.

Nell Stokes is a young widow fighting just to stay alive. In Trey, she sees a chance to heal old wounds and start over. Love was never in the cards, yet as Trey and Nell fight to unite the feuding land, they''ll discover a passion neither could have expected…and a danger far greater than either has ever known.

Where the Trail Ends Series:

Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter (Book 1)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman (Book 2)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Outlaw (Book 3)

Last Chance Cowboys: The Rancher (Book 4)

What People Are Saying About Anna Schmidt:

"Readers wanting a good old fashioned Western romance need look no further than this one." —Dear Author for Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter

"The perfect read." —RT Book Reviews for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman

"A plot twist that will leave readers speechless." —Fresh Fiction for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman

In the wild and untamed West, it takes cowboy''s embrace to see you through a long winter''s night. Stay toasty this holiday season with heart-warming tales from bestselling authors Leigh Greenwood, Rosanne Bittner, Linda Broday, Margaret Brownley, Anna Schmidt, and Amy Sandas.

The Beating Heart of Christmas

Whether it''s a lonely spinster finding passion at last…an infamous outlaw-turned-lawman reaffirming the love that keeps him whole…a lost and broken drifter discovering family in unlikely places…a Texas Ranger risking it all for one remarkable woman…two lovers bringing together a family ripped apart by prejudice…or reunited lovers given a second chance to correct past mistakes…a Christmas spent in a cowboy''s arms is full of hope, laughter, and—most of all—love.

What People Are Saying:

"Greenwood is a master at westerns." —RT Book Reviews for Leigh Greenwood

"An emotional powerhouse! This classic historical western is destined for the "keeper" shelf." —RT Book Reviews, Top Pick for Rosanne Bittner

"Fun and sensual...great for fans of history, romance, and some good old Texas grit."—Kirkus for Linda Broday

"A great story by a wonderful author."—#1 New York Times bestselling author DEBBIE MACOMBER for Margaret Brownley

"The perfect read." —RT Book Reviews for Anna Schmidt

"A genuine page-turner...electric and absorbing." —Kirkus for Amy Sandas

MEET THE HARVEY GIRLS: These real-life pioneering women were symbols of elegance in the wild frontier: taming rough manners, falling in love, and changing the face of the West forever.

Grace Rogers is ready for the adventure of a lifetime. With her family''s farm falling on hard times, she accepts a position with the prestigious Fred Harvey Company and heads for Juniper, New Mexico. There she meets a handsome cowboy who quickly turns her head. Too bad the Harvey Girls are forbidden to marry...

Nick Hopkins has a plan: buy a little land, marry, and raise a family—in that order. But after meeting Grace, he can''t keep away. Their only choice is to marry in secret...but Nick isn''t the only man entranced by Grace''s charms, and this unexpected rival doesn''t plan on taking no for an answer. He will have her, no matter the cost: to Grace, to Juniper, or to the happily ever after Grace and Nick fought so hard to make their own.

Cowboys & Harvey Girls Series:

Trailblazer (Book 1)

Praise for Anna Schmidt:

"Readers wanting a good old fashioned Western romance need look no further than this one." —Dear Author for Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter

"The perfect read." —RT Book Reviews for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman

"A plot twist that will leave readers speechless." —Fresh Fiction for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman

MEET THE HARVEY GIRLS. These real-life pioneering women were symbols of elegance in the wild frontier: taming rough manners, falling in love, and changing the face of the West forever.

Lily Travis may be a Harvey Girl, but she''s a rebel—and a romantic—at heart. Too bad her impulsive nature led her to marry a man who promised a life of ease and prosperity, only to disappear the very next day. She''s kept her secret as best she can, and now she''s convinced she''ll never find true love…not even with the handsome local sheriff she can''t get off her mind.

Cody Daniels knows Lily isn''t the right woman for a by-the-book lawman with political ambitions. She''s brash, headstrong…and entirely too tempting. But when Lily''s past catches up with her and the villain she married threatens everything she holds dear, Cody is determined to defend her honor and show her the future they could have together—no matter the consequences.

Cowboys & Harvey Girls Series:

Trailblazer (Book 1)

Renegade (Book 2)

Praise for Anna Schmidt:

"Readers wanting a good old-fashioned Western romance need look no further than this one." —Dear Author for Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter

"The perfect read." —RT Book Reviews for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman

"A plot twist that will leave readers speechless." —Fresh Fiction for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman

Return to a time

when the West was Wild…

Captain Max Winslow was once a pathfinder for the Army, blazing trails and keeping his brothers-in-arms safe. Now he''s the star of a Wild West show, reminding curious audiences of days long gone. The world around him may be changing, but that doesn''t mean he has to accept it—not when there are frontiers yet to be explored.

When Max first sets eyes on no-nonsense Harvey Girl Emma Elliot, he knows that anything between them would be impossible. She''s a realist embracing what the future holds, while he''s a dreamer, determined to preserve the West he once knew. And yet something about Emma''s strength of will calls to him. It isn''t long before Max must decide: is there room in his dream for love, or will his resolve to hang on to the past jeopardize their future?

Cowboys & Harvey Girls Series:

Trailblazer (book 1)

Renegade (book 2)

Pathfinder (book 3)

Praise for Anna Schmidt:

"Readers wanting a good old-fashioned Western romance need look no further than this one." —Dear Author for Last Chance Cowboys: The Drifter

"The perfect read." —RT Book Reviews for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman

"A plot twist that will leave readers speechless." —Fresh Fiction for Last Chance Cowboys: The Lawman

"Schmidt''s engaging historical romance will have readers asking for more."—Booklist for Trailblazer