Montana Mavericks Books

Revisit the magic of the Montana Mavericks with New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer’s classic Rogue Stallion! Deputy Sheriff Sterling McCallum gives Jessica Larson a stern warning—he doesn’t want any woman in his life, let alone someone like her. The brooding rogue cop has a stone in place of a heart and a past as mysterious as the case that brings them together. But this time Jessica finds that, despite herself, she can’t back off Sterling. Something compels the social worker to stand her ground and brave the emotions this fascinating man arouses within her. But when their darkest secrets and deepest desires come to the surface, can Jessica and Sterling brave these earth-shattering revelations? Originally published in 1994.

Blue-eyed, slow-talking and handsome Luke Rivers appeared on Maris Wyler's doorstep and wouldn't go away. Luke wasn't looking for a handout--he had come to collect a debt. He'd take it in cash, horses, or any terms the pretty widow named. Maris's conscience couldn't deny Luke's claim, and she couldn't resist striking a bargain. . . . Original.

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The lawman's wife. Only duty could bring FBI agent Tracy Roper back to Montana, where her once-blissful marriage had been shattered. Sheriff Judd Hensley had given her almost everything a wife could want; except what she'd needed most. Now his passionate embrace promised to set their broken dreams to right. But would a second go-round mean love for better or for worse?

Vowing to marry Melissa Avery, whom he had loved for most of his life, Wyatt North decides to share his true self with her and claim her for his own despite her unsettled past. Original.

Well dang! Detective Sergeant Rafe "Wolf Boy" Rawlings got what evidence he thought he needed and ran with it. The townspeople were clammering for a killer of a 27 year old murder. Melissa Avery had hired Rafe to find the killer of her father, Charlie. It appeared that Ethan Walker had the motive for killing Charlie. A Woman. Mary Jo Kincaid was acting a bit suspicious in wanting Ethan proven to be the killer. Reanne Martin was appointed as lawyer for Ethan. But she couldn't get him to talk. What was he hiding? Reanne had left Whitehorn seven years ago and married Rafe's best friend, Andy Peyton. Learn the story between Reanne and Rafe. Nan Avery knew more that she let on about her husband. What was she hiding? Winona is back with her humorous and sometimes insightful little bits of advice. Why would Ethan warn Charlie off from seeing the teenager, Lexine Baxter? What has happened to her? She disappeared the same night as Charlie!

On the brink of breaking the biggest case of his Whitehorn, Montana career, Clint Calloway is completely unprepared for the truth about his parentage and his feelings for new partner Dakota Winston. Original.

Kane Hunter calls Moriah Gilmore back to the Montana of her youth, where they join in a search for her missing father, and he soon discovers the reason for her departure long ago. Original.

The mystery man she marriedWho was this stranger before her? The manDanielle Mitchell once vowed to love, honor andcherish. The man who had disappeared with all hispromises on a two-year mission, leaving her alone withtheir sweet child. Now Kyle was back, his heart just aselusive, their desire just as astonishing. And when heswore to protect her from the dangers that stalked bothmother and daughter, Danielle was certain she and Sarawould find shelter in his strong embrace. But could shewelcome home this man as both her hero—and her husband?

His eyes promised secrets; and so much more! Some folks in Whitehorn talked her ear off and some squirmed at the sight of her. But when reporter Elizabeth Monroe got only a long, hard glare from Jonas Bishop, she knew the man was hiding something. Something every bit as scandalous as all the town's juicy little secrets. Problem was, Jonas aroused much more than just Elizabeth's suspicions.

Everyone was talking about the sudden marriage between Katie Randall and Ethan Walker. Why would an honorable court judge want to marry a disreputable outlaw? Maybe it was her compassion for his niece, the child he sought custody of. Or maybe she'd made the mistake of falling for a rugged loner who could never give her more than his name.

He would be the father! The whole town was talking. So Travis Bains had to put a stop to his ex-wife's outrageous plan. Just because Lori wanted a baby didn't mean she could shamelessly seek out an eligible stud. And if his pretty ex wouldn't listen to reason, then Travis would have to resort to passion. Because even though Lori didn't want Travis for a husband, no other man was going to father her child......

The man who stole her heart Dana Bailey was a woman on the run, and romance was the last thing on her mind. But when her great escape led her to Detective Kurt Noble's arms, she was torn. Whitehorn's sexiest lawman could cost Dana her freedom if he ever found out her secret--and yet he'd already locked up her heart. Could she risk her future for the passion she felt only in his embrace?

He was a loner, a drifter...and the only man who could save a little girl's life. But to do that J. D. Cade would have to reveal a secret he'd kept for over twenty-five years--the secret that he was still alive. J.D. certainly hadn't planned on staying in Whitehorn. But soon he was renewing old friendships--and forging a tempting new one. Vibrant and tender, Dr. Carey Hall didn't know who J.D. was, but she seemed ready to care for him. What would happen when she discovered J.D. was really Whitehorn's nearly forgotten golden boy--and she'd fallen prey to another Kincaid?

A mail-order bride and...her kid brother? The ad said rancher Rand Harding--a real, live cowboy!--wanted a wife. So orphaned city kid Mack Paxton began planning. He'd pen a gushy letter. Enclose a pin-up picture. Forge his big sister's signature. And presto! Mack would have it nailed: a mail-order marriage for Suzanne and a happily-ever-after home on the range. Trouble was, Mack's mischief caused surprising friction between rugged Rand and stubborn Suzanne. So Mack aimed to fan those flames and start the home fires burning!

Arriving in Big Sky Country to find love and start a new life, mail-order bride Haley Winthrop is kidnapped by Jesse Kincaid, a rugged cowboy bent on vengeance, and soon Haley discovers that she is falling for her handsome captor and vows to win his heart. Reissue.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery, a fanfavorite short story about love, returning home and second chances Cowgirl Sierra Conroy doesn’t need anyone. She’s tough, independent and more than capable of holding her own on the ranch, despite all the grief the cowboys give her about being a woman. Sierra certainly doesn’t need love. She gave up on that the day Dylan McLaine broke her heart and left town. Dylan knows he did wrong by Sierra, and he hasn’t been able to forget her, even after all these years. And now that his marriage is over, he’s bought a ranch in his hometown and he needs Sierra’s help to run it. But will the woman whose heart he broke give him another chance?

Rediscover this thrilling holiday Western romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Susan Mallery. Previously published as Married in Whitehorn When widow Angela Sheppard arrived at Whitehorn, she was looking for a new beginning and a teaching position at the local elementary school. Instead, she was found by Deputy Sheriff Shane McBride, injured and unable to remember the attackers that put her in the hospital her very first week in town. Now, Shane is bound by duty to protect Angela and uncover the truth. But, while the clock is ticking to solve the crime, Shane must attempt to get to know this beautiful but enigmatic woman, in an effort on lighting a spark in her memory. Shane swore to never open his heart for love, but Angela might very well be the key to solve a deep-rooted crime and bring happiness back to his life.

"No one escapes the long arm of the law..." Finding a murderer was the only thing that Deputy Sloan Ravencrest could think about. Until his investigation led him straight into Crystal Cobbs's welcoming arms. Crystal said she could help Sloan in his quest for justice, but Sloan sensed she was hiding something from him. Determined to uncover Crystal's secrets, Sloan soon found himself torn between the mysterious beauty who had laid claim to his heart and the duty that was a part of his soul. Would the truth forever drive the lovers apart...or bind their hearts together?

"Revenge takes patience and planning...but then, so does seduction." Multimillionaire and corporate raider Adam Benson had vowed to bring down the man he blamed for his family's ruin. And what better way to start than by marrying his enemy's daughter--the shy beauty Victoria Rutherford? But Adam hadn't planned on falling for his own prisoner, and though he'd sworn off love, something about Victoria made Adam yearn to chain her heart to his and make theirs a true marriage....

After being caught in a compromising clinch with his boss's granddaughter, ranch foreman Eli Forrester was forced into a shotgun marriage with Melanie Kincaid. Eli had never wanted anyone as much as he did beautiful Melanie. But he'd learned the hard way not to let anyone get too close. Which meant that they could share heated glances and soul-searing kisses, but Eli wouldn't let her thaw his cold, hard heart. Still, it wasn't easy when every instinct told him that the city spitfire was the woman who could offer the solace he craved….

In the hearts and minds of Whitehorn, Montana,Gavin Nighthawk was guilty of murder. ButSummer Kincaid's spirit—her very soul—whisperedthat he was innocent. True, Gavin had a Big Sky-sizechip on his shoulder concerning his Native Americanheritage, but Summer knew him to be a healer…and aloving father. So to protect her childhood friend andhis baby, she married Gavin, knowing the legitimizingpower of the Kincaid name. And then she promptlylost her heart—something she'd vowed not to do.Something as unstoppable as the final judgmentregarding her husband's future.…

When a night of passion with Gina Henderson results in an unexpected pregnancy, Montana oilman Trent Remmington sets out to do the honorable thing by offering marriage, but his stubborn intended bride refuses to surrender unless he can offer his heart as well. Original.

The howling wolf was his talisman—a fierce, feral creature. But something beyond savage instinct made Cade Redstone come to the rescue of the damsel in the bedraggled wedding gown. Cade offered the stunning runaway the ultimate protection as his "bride." And soon the tempestuous cowgirl nestled into the cocoon of Cade's embrace…and his bed. But once Cade staked a real claim on his pretend wife, this Cheyenne man was bound by ancient law to possess his woman— body and soul—forever!

"Did you ever plan to tell me about our baby?" Something about his pint-size patient seemed uncannily familiar to pediatrician Blake Remmington. And something in Serena Dovesong's hauntingly dark eyes proved more conclusively than a blood test that six-year-old Nate was the result of their unforgettable night of loving. Well, Blake refused to let his paternity be denied. Little Nate belonged to him. But would Serena stand in the way of their becoming the family they were destined to be?

She was a woman in search of a child… And rugged P.I. Jack Henderson was her last resort—the only man who could help her find her sister's missing baby. But Rachel Montgomery never expected the rush of feelings the long, lean loner would arouse. Then Jack vowed to lay his life on the line for the baby's sake, and Rachel knew beneath his stony facade, a loving heart beat strong and true. Dare she hope to shatter his brooding emotions—and make a husband a part of her heartfelt quest?

Heather Johnson had never intended to return to Whitehorn,Montana. But restoring an inherited ranch seemed the perfectway to pass the summer with her three kids. The moment shehired carpenter Mitch Fielding, though, his motherless twindaughters in tow, those short-term plans suddenly went awry.Mitch was the first man in her life who truly seemed to noticeher. And as his skillful hands restored the ranch and ignited apassion she'd never known, her fragile heart began to heal, aswell. For once in Heather's life everything seemed magnificent.And that scared her. Because the future she wanted—and thepast she'd run from—were forever in Whitehorn….

After his car accident, Whitehorn's ruthless bankpresident Max Montgomery had no memory and evenless patience. To some citizens, the “Young Scrooge”had gotten his just deserts. Or had he…? Trussed uplike some Christmas goose, the handsome loner hadto endure days of private nurse Samantha Carter'storture—strenuous physical therapy, wicked massagesand baths, and the heart-stopping view of hermile-high legs and laughing green eyes. The kind oftorture that could bring this confirmed bachelor to hisknees. Max actually liked himself around Samantha, andknew his real anguish ran deeper: would she still carefor him when the “old” Max returned?

IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT Brilliant attorney Cole Cassidy rushes to his mother's side whenshe is accused of murdering wealthy Texan Sophia Fortune. Coleis convinced his mother is being framed, but the questionsremain—why…and by whom? In the scandal-ridden days thatfollow, Cole gets another shock—the private investigator hiredby the Fortune family is Annie Jones, the ex-cop he loved and leftwhen she was accused of a crime she didn't commit. Annie never forgave Cole for not believing in her innocence andfeels edgy and angry working so closely with him, especially sincethe chemistry they share is stronger than ever. Posingas a couple during a stakeout, a night of rekindledpassion gives way to a morning after of seriousregrets. But they've got a killer to nail and aninnocent woman to free and, perhaps, a chanceto forgive…and begin again.

Hope Baxter had teethed on stories of Kincaid familycorruption. So when her ruthless father demanded his lawyerdaughter wrench prime land from the Kincaids' grasp…shewent in for the kill. But Hope underestimated her opponent—a dust-on-his-leather-chaps cowboy, Collin Kincaid. Hisweapon was his searing kiss, and Hope was defenselessagainst it. Collin unearthed Hope's vulnerability—her secretdesire for a family. But following her dream would mean theultimate defection. Could they forget their families' feuds andlove simply as man and woman…husband and wife?

Detective Mark Kincaid was worn to the bone after his years on New York's tough city streets. Upon his return to Whitehorn, all he wanted was peace and quiet—not some sweet, adorable do-gooder messing up the sanctity of his brooding existence. His neighbor Darcy Montague was all sugar and spice, endearing herself with loaves of pumpkin bread and intimate dinners for two. Mark kept up his guard, knowing from experience that he could be hurt beyond repair. Was Darcy Montague too good to be true, or just the woman to make his heart come alive?

Librarian Molly Brewster had successfully created a new identity for herself until Deputy Sheriff Holt Tanner started asking questions about her past. Molly couldn't help but look to the ground when he watched her with his soulful brown eyes and waited for her to answer. In Holt, she sensed a need as deep as her own—to be loved completely…and without fear. Holt had a case to solve and faced a beguiling librarian with secrets. He wanted to ease the pain that kept Molly from confiding in him, but he didn't quite trust her…or himself. Would his search for the truth force Molly into hiding, or would his love set her free and make her his?

In Love With Her Boss by Christie Ridgway released on Dec 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

Every woman wanted Austin Parker, the hottest ticket on the racing circuit. Yet Frannie Hannon's pearls and pink sweater sets couldn't compare with his boots and tight-fitting jeans—or so she thought….

After a rodeo accident, barrel-racing queen Maddie Kincaid was hotter than a fireball and wilder than tumbleweed. She sure didn't take to convalescing as well as she should have. Neither did she want handsome but uptight Dr. Noah Martin acting as her personal physician. No sooner did the oh-so-perfect doctor make a house call than Maddie made threats, armed with a paperweight and a lack of modesty. But as Noah flashed his bedroom eyes and lectured his Dr. Feelgood philosophy, Maddie discovered—to her pleasure and confusion—that this man was hell-bent on making her well…and giving his sprightly patient a tantalizing lesson in love!

Successful businessman Ethan Redford never proposed a deal he couldn't close—and that included marriage. Even if his wife was to be one of convenience alone. Yet Cleo Kincaid Monroe's demands opened him up to emotional repercussions he'd never expected….

She was back on his turf…pregnant! A mysterious death had brought Dr. Chelsea Kearns back to Rumor, Montana, an assignment the forensics expert hadn't been savoring. She would have to face Pierce Dalton. Successful businessman. Town mayor. Brother to her best friend. Former lover Unable to resist, Chelsea found herself back in Pierce's passionate embrace, picking up where they left off years ago. To boot, she was now pregnant! Chelsea's life was about to get much more complicated. She tried to keep her news secret. But once the good mayor discovered the truth, he wasn't about to let his happily-ever-after get away from him—again—without a fight!

A passion fiercer than the Montana heat When rugged rancher Colby Holmes wanted to solve his aunt's murder, he reluctantly enlisted the help of stunning psychic Tessa Madison. Despite her mysterious beauty, Colby swore that he would never let a woman near his heart again. But it wasn't long before a burning desire tantalized him each time he looked Tessa's way. With a past that proved falling in love only brought pain, Tessa kept her heart under lock and key. But Colby's kiss brought on a sweet emotion that left her enchanted. So when the town's skeptics tried to force her from her home, would the love of one handsome cowboy be enough to make her stay?

Linda Fioretti was a grown woman. She'd left Los Angeles and a lousy marriage to make a new life for herself in Rumor, Montana. And that meant discovering just who she had become over the years. An artist? A teacher? Or the kind of woman who fell in love at first sight? Carpenter Tag Kingsley had been hired to renovate her apartment, and when he swaggered into her home, Linda's pulse began to hammer. From his kind words to his sexy smile, this single father's dangerous sensuality and tenderness were unnervingly attractive—almost enough to tear down the walls around her heart.

Two original novels, drawn from the highly popular Montana Mavericks series, features Crystal Green's First Love, in which two long-lost lovers are reunited, and Judy Duarte's Second Chance, in which a midnight confession forever changes the lives of two people. Original.

Best friends for life...and love After five years, Jeff Forsythe was finally back in Rumor, Montana—just when Jilly Davis needed him most. But she had no intention of clipping the wings of the footloose pilot just because she was having a baby. Even if her childhood pal was arousing feelings that had nothing to do with friendship. Freedom at all costs—those were the rules Jeff lived by. Until he came home to find his best buddy all grown up, pregnant —and sexier than he'd ever remembered. Suddenly this irresistible mom-to-be tempted him to trim his wings and put down roots in Rumor. Wasn't that what friends were for?

They came from different worlds To the residents of Rumor, Montana, Ash McDonough was nothing but trouble. It didn't matter that ten years had passed since he'd last set foot in town. Nothing could redeem him—not even the fact that he'd rescued the daughter of the most powerful man in the county from a fiery blaze. But Maura Kingsley seemed hell-bent on tearing down the defenses of the cowboy who'd saved her life. While it would take a better man than Ash to resist her passionate kisses, he wasn't about to let the beautiful redhead anywhere near his wary heart. After all, he'd learned long ago that risks were rarely worth taking—even if it meant losing his chance at love.

New York socialite Jinni Fairchild would take care of her sister, even if that meant sacrificing, temporarily, her jet-set lifestyle for the wilds of Rumor, Montana. No limos, no parties, no haute couture—she was barely surviving. Until she met Max Cantrell. Tall. Dark. Gorgeous. And rich as Midas. Jinni knew how to handle men like him. With one flirtatious smile, she would have him eating out of her manicured hand. Except Max had his own agenda, one that involved long talks, gentle kisses and an unhurried sensuality that tempted this city girl to stop and smell the roses—with him!

Rumor's beloved animal doctor, Valerie Fairchild, had always taken care of herself. She'd survived cancer and a haunting trauma in her youth—alone. And she didn't need a relationship with the town's fire chief, Reed Kingsley—but somehow she couldn't ignore the flames he set off whenever he was near! Reed was used to getting what he wanted—and he wanted Val, tragic secrets and all. Because the beautiful spitfire had been on his mind for months, in spite of the icy barrier she kept between herself and the world. Could this town hero melt Val's resistance to the healing fire of their passion?

Handsome cowboy Ryder Redstone always got what he wanted, and he wanted Daisy Harding—as his wife. But she stubbornly refused to marry him, despite her carrying his child. She didn't deny that a blazing passion sizzled between them, but she insisted that she wouldn't accept a proposal inspired out of duty. Well, Ryder had had enough of this nonsense. He was determined to make Daisy irrevocably his, and while he regretted that he hadn't put a ring on her finger before they learned they were about to become parents, Ryder planned to change that the next time around!

If only he could stay away... Storm Hunter's return to Whitehorn sent tremors through the town—and shock waves of desire through innocent Jasmine Kincaid Monroe. But then Storm discovered the Monroes might have had something to do with this brother's long-ago disappearance....

First they were partners. Then they were pretending to be engaged. FBI Agent David Hannon's plans for a quiet vacation in his hometown were overturned by a murder investigation. And officer Gretchen Neal wasn't making his nights peaceful, etiher—especially as the case had them working very closely together....

Marrying footloose cowboy Devlin "Devil" Holmes after their heart-stopping one-night stand was the most reckless thing Dr. Brynna Holmes had ever done. With one rough-and-tumble smile he'd lassoed her heart and promised forever. But Brynna was responsible—for her patients and her family—and trusting her fun-loving husband to take care of her didn't come easily…even after eight months of wedded bliss. Now, with their happily-ever-after jeopardized by painful mistakes and misgivings, could she vow to honor, cherish and love…again?

Be swept away by this fan-favorite story of love, healing, andfamily in 1800s Montana from New York Times bestselling author SusanMallery. Caleb Kincaid has always carried a secret torch for the beautiful RuthWhitefeather, who lives on the nearby Cheyenne reserve, but thingsnever quite worked out between them. And when Caleb learns that hisgirlfriend is pregnant he does the honorable thing and marries her,even though the love between them has long faded and Caleb could neverquell his feelings for Ruth. Years later, Caleb's wife passes away, and he finds himself a widower,ill-equipped to deal with his rambunctious son, Zeke. When Zeke runsaway, and turns up on the Cheyenne reserve, he is returned to hisfather by none other than the woman Caleb has always secretlyloved—Ruth Whitefeather. Ruth sees immediately that Caleb needs helpkeeping his house in order, and that Zeke is desperately in need of amother's love and affection. But can Ruth's gentle touch heal Caleb'sheart? And can a second chance bring the promise of lasting love forboth of them?