Panorama of the Old West

TEXAS TOMBOY When feisty Dallas Durango couldn't bear the stuffy Boston girls' school a minute longer, she fled as far West as her money would take her: to St. Joe, Missouri. There the runaway heiress discovered that women earned mere pennies and, dressing herself as a boy, signed on with the Pony Express. But what the defiant female never counted on was meeting horse breeder Quint Randolph, whose glance made her want to shuck her disguise...and whose touch made her want to beg for more! KENTUCKY GENT Feeling guilty over his wife's death the year before, handsome Quint Randolph had sworn off women and now pursued only stallions that could improve his thoroughbreds. But when he first gazed at the tall, slender Pony Express rider, he knew right away that was no lanky lad... and his virile body responded as never before. Hating her for making him break his vow, loving her for reawakening his desire, Quint chased her along the dangerous trail, intent on making her share his bedroll during the long, hot Nevada Nights.

Georgina Gentry's historical romances are filled with fiery passion that is impossible to resist... Or forget. She brings to life the exciting history and traditions of the American Indian in a way that makes her characters live forever in our imaginations... And our hearts! SIOUX SLAVE Widowed on her wedding day, Kimimila swore vengeance on the blue-coasts who had slain her betrothed. So when the village elders placed the fate of their yellow-haired captive in her hands, the beautiful Sioux maiden eagerly accepted the honor. But as she looked into her prisoner's sky-blue eyes, she could not find it in her heart to slay him. For what she felt for him was not the passion of hatred, but the desire a woman feels for the man who has stolen her heart and soul. Though he should have been her enemy, he soon became her lover. And as the heat of their desire burned through the Dakota nights, KImimila found her destiny in her white warrior's embrace.

A dangerous renegade... A beautiful debutante... And a passion that knows no bounds! The notorious outlaw called Nevada didn't ride for gold... he rode for vengeance. But this night he'd found a treasure beyond compare: Her name was Cherish. Swept up into Nevada's strong arms, carried through the darkness into a wild land, she felt her body stirring against the bare chest of her virile captor. As he held her close and stroked her softly, he made a ransom demand that left Cherish trembling: one night in his bed and he'd return her to her bridegroom. Yet if she surrendered her innocence in a single ravishing encounter, could she forget this desperado's kisses, come the dawn? Or would she burn for his loving caresses now and forevermore?

Slender, dark-haired Willow had been sent East as a child. Now, she returned to her mother's people, the Nez Perce of the Great Northwest, to teach them the white man's ways. The magnificent full-blooded warrior Bear had been raised to be proud, wild and free. His meeting with Willow would set two lives on a collision course- and two hearts aflame with forbidden desire. For the year was 1877, a time of tragedy and change. Pursued by cavalry, forced into impassable terrain, Bear's band of Nez Perce would soon be fleeing for their lives. With them would be Willow, bound by her unshakable devotion to Bear, yet destined to be torn from his arms by another man's treachery. Swept up on an odyssey of courage and passion, it would take all her strength and love to survive... and to save them both. The award-winning author of novels set in the Old West, Georgina Gentry is one of America's favorite romance writers. Vibrant with authentic history, shimmering with tender emotion, SONG OF THE WARRIOR is her most moving, sensual and unforgettable story yet.

TIMELESS LEGEND It is a painting with a ghost in it-according to the guidebook in the Pawnee museum. Journalist Blossom Ann Murdock, in Oklahoma to research her family's roots, thought the painting might spark a good article. Now, as shadowy images seem to flicker and move, she glimpses the figure of a majestic Indian warrior within the frame, his eyes filled with torment, his powerful arms outstretched... TIMELESS LOVE Suddenly, Blossom finds herself wrapped in the embrace of a Pawnee brave named Warcry. The modern world has vanished. Surrounding her is a rugged frontier where two tribes are locked in deadly conflict... where a white woman's love for an Indian is forbidden... and where Blossom knows she has kissed Warcry before, ridden by his side, slept in his arms. Theirs was a love lost in the past, two hearts separated too soon. Until they're given a chance to defy fate-and to let their passions flame anew... TIMELESS WARRIOR TIMELESS WARRIOR superbly recreates an exciting bygone era in a moving tale of a love that time cannot alter.

A LOVE WORTH FIGHTING FOR... Her Arapabo name is Singing Wind but no one at the Boston ladies' academy knows of Wannie's Indian ancestry. Pretending to be Spanish royalty, she has concealed her past behind fine clothes and elegant manners. Now she returns to Colorado with the fiancé, a wealthy businessman who wants to invest in land and gold. Waiting there is Keso. Once a Denver street urchin, this full-blooded Indian has loved only one woman all his life-Singing Wind. In his pocket is the ring he bought for her; in his heart burns a passion no other man can match. And ahead lies a dangerous trek into the Colorado mountains... Where the Ute tribe faces the last great Indian uprising... Where nature's fury strips a man to his very soul... And where a woman called Singing Wind is taken hostage by the magnificent warrior who dares to battle for her body, her heart, and her precious love.

A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL Kansas 189's. Riding in Coffeyville with the notorious Dalton Gang, Johnny Logan never expected a simple bank robbery to go so murderously wrong. Limping away from the carnage, he finds himself facing death...and the devil himself. For eternal life, Johnny will agre to almost anything - even returning to scene of the crime every hundred years. At least until an angelic blond gives him a reason to regret his choice. AN ANGEL'S EMBRACE Kansas 1999. Angelica Newland was still smarting from a bad marriage when she took a job with Logan Enterprises and found herself swept off her feed by her dakly handsome boss, the infamous corporate lion, John Logan. But when Logan's mysterious secrets plunge her into the past with him, they begin a desperate race against time- to reclaim Logan's soul...and the love they had found in each other's arms.

Now, the award-winning author of Comanche Cowboy and Cheyenne Song thrills readers once again with the unforgettable story of a love and wild and untamed as the American West. A BATTLE OF WILLS Spirited heiress Libbie Winters was horrified to find herself in the midst of an Apache rebellion-and amazed to discover that her captor, a virile half-breed scout named Cougar, was the same man who offered her his prized Apache Tears necklace a year before. And though she was promised in marriage to a vengeful Cavalry officer, Libbie could not forget her powerful attraction to the fearless Apache hero. A BLAZE OF PASSION Believing she had rejected his gift, Cougar's heart was hardened toward the haughty white girl he now held for ransom. Yet he could not deny the desire this flame-haired beauty aroused in him, or the love he longed to give her. He knew it was impossible to hold the fiery woman whose spirit was as free as his own-unless Libbie made the dangerous choice to embrace the passion burning between them...

Torn Between Love And Duty. A warrior who values duty above all else, Talako is honor bound to recapture a runaway brave sentenced to hang for his crimes. But then he confronts the fury and determination of ebony-haired Lusa, his quarry's sister. Forced to make Lusa his captive on a perilous trek through the wilderness, he cannot deny the desire to forget his quest and lose himself in the pleasures of her lush beauty. Trapped By Passion And Desire. Convinced Talako is hunting an innocent man, for Lusa all that matters is saving her brother, and she'll do it any way she can. Boldly, she dares to seduce her enemy with all the passionate fire raging through her blood. The last thing she expects is her own impossible need to surrender to the exquisite torment he ignites... and to a love that could bind her heart to his forever.

HE LIVED WITH SAVAGE ABANDON...A half-breed wanted for murder among his own native Shoshoni, Rider is hard and bitter from the injustice that has sealed his fate. Now, His only goal is survival. But When he sees lovely, vulnerable Emma Trent, a woman heartlessly denied passage on a wagon train bound for the Oregon trail, he offers to lead the train- but only if she is permitted to come along. And though he plans only to sate his lust with her, Rider soon finds that the spirited beauty has challenged him to love. ...UNTIL SHE CAPTURED HIS PASSIONATE HEART Emma invested all her life savings in the wagon train, only be cruelly cast out by a greedy bunch of greenhorns. The dark, powerful half-breed came to her rescue, demanding an impossible price: she will share his bed. Desperate to make it to Oregon, she surrenders to his touch, while secretly vowing to seek revenge. Yet as the train moves through the treacherous territory, as hate softens in the sensual embrace of a skilled lover, and tender intimacy replaces false pride, Emma discovers a love she cannot deny.

Love Child Cavalry Captain Austin Shaw knew his aristocratic Boston family would never accept the Sioux beauty who had stolen his heart. Refusing to be a burden to him, the proud Wiwila fled, carrying their unborn child. But their paths would cross again in the aftermath of the bloody battle at Little Big Horn. Defiant Warrior Nearly fifteen years later, an injured brave wearing a jeweled Shaw family ring is captured at Wounded Knee. Shipped eastward against his will, the half-breed known as Colt must at last confront his heritage. Man Of Honor In Boston, Colt comes under the tutelage of Miss Samantha MacGregor, a young governess hired to "civilize" him. Convinced her prim exterior hides a passionate heart, Colt vows to reward her efforts with lessons of his own-lessons of love, loyalty...and destiny.

BAD BOYS AREN'T HER STYLE Schoolteacher Lynnie McBride has only one reason for attending the Valentine Ball at the state capital, and it's not romance. The suffragette protest she's planned is sure to get the attention of the governor and the legislators present. But her escort, roguish Ace Durango, is nothing but an irritation-until her "Votes for Woman" banner causes a riot that lands them both in jail, and costs Lynnie her teaching position. Spending another minute with irresponsible Ace is punishment enough in Lynnie's eyes, even if his good looks and charm are suddenly hard to ignore... ...UNTIL SHE METS THE RIGHT MANAs far as Ace is concerned, taking the prim little schoolmarm to the ball more than repaid the favor he owed his parents. Now circumstances have conspired to make Ace the boss on one last cattle drive to Kansas, giving him a chance to prove to his family that he can handle whatever the job- and his future inheritance-brings. Unless it's Miss McBride herself, tagging along to attend a women's rights meeting in Dodge City. Suddenly Ace wonders if he can hold his own against the feisty young thing who won't take no for an answer —and who just might be the partner of his dreams...

A Union Brave A Rebel soldier killed his brother. Now the fires of revenge burn in the soul of Creek warrior Yellow Jacket as he prepares to join his tribe in battle against his sworn enemies. To keep their plans secret, Yellow Jacket is forced to take a nurse prisoner. He has nothing to fear from Twilight Dumont, a gentle Southern belle-except for the unexpected passion that could break down the walls between them...or keep them apart forever... A Rebel Warrior A lieutenant in the famed Cherokee Mounted Rifles, Jim Eagle has cast his lot with the Confederacy. After capturing a Union supply boat, he is shocked to find that one of the young soldiers is actually a stunning Cherokee woman-and a spy. Eastern-educated April Grant has come to Indian territory to root out a traitor...but on which side? Now, Jim Eagle is torn between a deadly desire for the courageous beauty-and his duty to the Rebel cause... A War Of Hearts As the country is torn by Civil War, two men have chosen sides-but they cannot choose their destinies. Their paths will cross, their loyalties will be tested-and love for two exceptional women will make their hearts beat faster than the drums of war...

Temperance When Lacey Van Schuyler Durango and Blackie O'Neal stake their claim for the same piece of Oklahoma land, the battle lines are drawn. On Lacey's side: teetotaling, abstinence, and do-gooding. On Blackie's side: betting, boozing, and bedding. Versus The prim and proper Lacey is a newspaper woman on her own crusade to the tame the West. She plans to turn this nameless prairie town into a civilized piece of heaven. Dark and handsome, Blackie is a Texas gambler peddling his own brand of sin. And he's just found the perfect spot for his new saloon and bordello, if he can run Lacey out of town... Temptation Neither the straitlaced crusader nor the charming cardsharp are above dirty tricks and double-crosses to get what they want-even if what they want turns out to be each other...

Throw a sassy whiskey slinger together with a down-on-his-luck cowboy and what do you get? A match made in the Last Chance Saloon... She's No Lady Lark Van Schuyler can take care of herself-and has ever since she ran away from home and wound up in Buck Shot, Oklahoma. Taking care of others is a novelty she can't afford. Until she sees a man deep in his drink and being cheated at poker. Lark decides to do him a favor... He's No Gentleman The last thing Larado needs is more booze-especially in his lap. Just when he's about to clean up at cards, a no-account soiled dove drops a drink on him. It's her own dang fault that she loses her job. He never expects to see her again. Especially not during a bank hold-up. In Texas. And married-to him. They're Made For Each Other Being tied down to a pretty gal and her crazy donkey is turning out to be the worst fix Larado's ever found himself in. The West isn't big enough for both of them. But maybe love is...

A Woman With A Will Miss Lillian Primm is beyond weary of polishing the manners of Boston's young ladies, so when she inherits half ownership of a "hotel" in Fort Floppett, Texas, she eagerly heads out West-only to discover that The Texas Lily is no less than a house of ill repute! A Man With A Plan Bradley O'Neal doesn't intend to change a thing about The Texas Lily, least of all the lovely ladies who keep customers coming back for more. It won't be the first time he turns on the charm to get his way-and discovering what lies behind Miss Primm's proper facade is a game too tempting to pass up... A Match Made In The Wild West Now, as the straitlaced schoolmarm faces off against the shrewdest gambler in the Lonestar State, let the winner take all...

He's A Lover Fast-talking promoter Cash McCalley will be set for life if he can set up a prizefight in Dallas, Texas-should be a cinch, considering how Texan men appreciate a good brawl. What Cash doesn't count on is Texan women, one trouble-stirring widow in particular. First, she took over half his hotel suite, and now she's leading the charge against his fight scheme! Still, Mrs. Purdy mightn't be half bad if she'd loosen that librarian's bun and listen to reason-and Cash wouldn't half mind seducing her into sweet surrender... She's A Fighter Bonnie O'Neal Schwartz Purdy has met characters like Cash McCalley before-she even made the colossal mistake of marrying one. Now, as president of the Lone Star Ladies for Decency and Decorum, Bonnie is out to do some good in the world, and striking down Cash's plan to profit from senseless violence will be her first order of business. Cash may think he can charm her into submission, but the man has no idea with whom he's dealing... Now The Gloves Are Off... Dallas has seen some fireworks in its time, but when the prim Mrs. P. goes up against a gambler who always wins with the ladies, it's time to take cover-and enjoy the show...

Easy To Catch... Texan Will "Waco" McCain and his gang are under orders to rob a bank in Prairie View, Kansas, and get the loot back to their home state, pronto. Trouble is the town's crawling with Yankee soldiers so it's on to Plan B: kidnap the banker's stepdaughter. Nabbing the delectable Rosemary Burke turns out to be easy as pie. But Waco soon discovers the smart, stubborn heiress is quite the handful-in every sense... Harder To Keep... Rosemary knows this kidnapping is the perfect opportunity for her greedy stepfather to get rid of her and keep her inheritance, which is why he's ignoring her captors' ransom demands. Truth be told, living in close quarters with the handsome cowboy isn't the worst thing to happen to a girl who's had few chances to hone her feminine wiles. Come to think of it, seduction might be her best chance at escape-not to mention a bit of fun... Impossible To Resist... With the ransom dropping, his deadline looming, and something entirely unexpected blooming with Rosemary, Waco wonders if this dangerous game she's playing is about to turn deliciously real...