When pretty Lily Cable moves to a small town in Nevada to rebuild her life, the last thing on her mind was falling for local rancher Sandy Johnson. Neither was interested in any romance whatsoever. But they had more in common than they thought: He's a cowboy poet and she loves Jane Austen. They might have had a chance when old family secrets are exposed that throw their love in jeopardy.NovellaTwenty-five First Chapters from Twenty-five WritersEvery reader knows that the trouble is not finding something to read, but finding something you want to read. Sometimes, it’s something familiar, something known. Sometimes it’s something new, something unexpected.SF Novelists proudly offers you twenty-five teasers, twenty-five first chapters across the spectrum of science fiction and fantasy. Twenty-five tastes, to tempt your appetite for adventure… to lure you into unknown worlds…And give you something new to read.Featuring:7th Sigma by Steven GouldBone Shop by T.A. PrattBones of Faerie by Janni Lee SimnerThe Brahms Deception by Louise MarleyCarousel Tides by Sharon LeeThe Cloud Road by Martha WellsDangerous Water by Juliet E. McKennaThe Dread Hammer by Trey ShielsFlesh and Fire by Laura Anne GilmanFright Court by Mindy KlaskyThe Heretic by Joseph NassiseHouse of the Star by Caitlin BrennanIndigo Springs by A.M. DellamonicaJade Tiger by Jenn ReeseKat, Incorrigible by Stephanie BurgisMedium Dead by Chris DolleyMidnight at Spanish Gardens by Alma AlexanderPlay Dead by John LevittShade by Jeri Smith-ReadyThe Snow Queen’s Shadow by Jim C. HinesSpellcast by Barbara AshfordThe Spirit Lens by Carol BergTruthSeeker by C.E. MurphyUp Against It by M.J. LockeWith Fate Conspire by Marie Brennan

Sarah Hughes loves old Western movies. Her favorite is Big Country with Gregory Peck. She decides to spruce up her life by vacationing at a horse and cattle ranch like Peck did. She meets cowboy Matt Garth and they help drive a herd of horses to a pasture in the wilderness. He's a country boy and she's a city girl, but there's a real spark here. Is it possible this is a new start for her?Computer consultant Sarah Hughes is desperately unhappy. Trapped between the demands of her prominent Baltimore family and a cruel boss, Sarah knows that something has got to give. After a crisis at work that sends her to the hospital -- again -- Sarah searches for an escape hatch. A vacation in rural Nevada strikes her fancy, partially because her mother was from a small town in Nevada, and partially because Sarah is hooked on old Western movies. Everything about the West is fascinating to her and she longs for a complete change in her life.Taking a chance on a horse and cattle ranch in eastern Nevada, Sarah learns riding, shooting, two-stepping and the wonders of western wildlife are just what the doctor ordered. Meeting cowboy Matt Garth is the icing on the cake and they slowly begin a relationship. He has trauma from his past and Sarah's east coast influences continue to plague her. A horse drive to a pasture in the wilderness shows them both what is possible in their lives and what is most important. But her family has always pulled the strings and kept her in line. Will Matt's influence be strong enough to help Sarah become the person she longs to be? Or will those strings pull Sarah back to the familiar, what has always been.

Deputy Janie Johnson is an independent and headstrong young woman. Being a deputy sheriff in a small town in Nevada keeps her busy, as does training for the state archery tournament in Las Vegas. She also can't help interfering with her friends' lives, although she wants no one butting into hers. Her world gets shaken to the core when she interferes one too many times, and family friend, Craig Ferguson, takes her to task. As she is reeling from Craig, she meets well driller, Mike Church, who threatens to pull the rug completely out from under her. Janie has built her life on being in control, and now she's at risk of losing it all. Last book of the Rancher series, with a nod to Jane Austen.

Bryce Barron is a rich, handsome bachelor living the good life in Las Vegas. He suddenly receives a wake-up call from an old family friend that starts him down another path. He meets his former girlfriend from high school, Beth Lane, and with her help tries to deal with old issues from his past. Its pure destiny but will it also lead to professional and personal ruin?

The sequel to Rancher's Girl -- When horse trainer Colt Johnson decides to strike out on his own, he leaves Nevada for northern California and meets pretty Mandy Evans, a children's counselor. They find love riding horses in the hills by Donner Lake, but could lose it when outside problems threaten that love.

Sarah Hughes loves old Western movies. Her favorite is Big Country with Gregory Peck. She decides to spruce up her life by vacationing at a horse and cattle ranch like Peck did. She meets cowboy Matt Garth and they help drive a herd of horses to a pasture in the wilderness. He's a country boy and she's a city girl, but she knows there's something about being different, yet learning to fit in.