Kit Prate

Cattle...Dust...and Death... When ex-gunman Trace Belden decides to buy some cattle and settle down on his own Texas spread, he gets more than he's bargained for-and not in a good way. An ongoing confrontation with Cord Bishop, a man he once thought of as his best friend, taints every minute of the trail-drive back to the Belden ranch-with the loss of several prize Hereford cows and a violent ambush of Trace's crew. Though Bishop believes he holds all the cards-Trace's beautiful ex-wife and son-he soon learns that Trace won't lie down; even if it means never seeing his son again. Trace is determined to protect his own-the herd, his men, his little brother, and a young boy who has run away to join the Belden crew. As disaster strikes again and again, Trace realizes that the vendetta with Bishop can only result in tragedy and loss-and he vows not to lose either of the young boys who mean so much to him. But when Trace's younger brother, Lonny, begins to carry a gun, he knows he has to rein the wild youngster in before someone gets killed-if it's not already too late. It's a long way back, with death and dreams awaiting the Beldens as they head home- BOUND FOR TEXAS...

Bound for Texas

Matthew Mayo

Chuck Tyrell

The classic American Western returns in this collection of brand-new stories by some of the top Western writers in the world today. Robert J. Randisi, Dusty Richards, James Reasoner, Larry D. Sweazy, L.J. Washburn, Jackson Lowry, Larry Jay Martin, Kerry Newcomb, and many other members of Western Fictioneers, the only writers' organization devoted solely to traditional Western fiction, take readers from the dusty plains of Texas to the sweeping vistas of Montana and beyond, in the biggest original Western anthology ever published! Western Fictioneers was founded in 2010 to promote the oldest genuine American art form, the Western story. Its worldwide membership includes best-selling, award-winning authors of Western fiction, as well as the brightest up-and-coming new stars in the Western field. The organization's first anthology features original stories by Steven Clark, Phil Dunlap, Edward A. Grainger, James J. Griffin, Jerry Guin, C. Courtney Joyner, Jackson Lowry, Larry Jay Martin, Matthew P. Mayo, Rod Miller, Clay More, Ross Morton, Kerry Newcomb, Scott D. Parker, Pete Peterson, Cheryl Pierson, Kit Prate, Robert J. Randisi, James Reasoner, Dusty Richards, Troy D. Smith, Larry D. Sweazy, Chuck Tyrell, and L.J. Washburn. With original cover artwork by acclaimed artist Pete Peterson, THE TRADITIONAL WEST is more than 100,000 words of classic Western fiction.

Anthology of Original Stories By The Western Fictioneers

The Traditional West

Laura Shinn

C. A. Paris

Cheryl Pierson

Feliz Navidad by Kit Prate Gabriel Hawkins wants vengeance for the death of the boy he has raised as his own. The son of a wealthy, powerful man is to blame, but Hawkins won't let that stop him. Will his reputation as El Angel de la Muerte (The Angel of Death) mean his own death as Christmas draws near? Underneath the Mistletoe by C. A. Paris Scott Helling allows his best friend, Tiffany Ashby, to talk him into playing Santa for a group of children at the local shelter, while she plays Santa's helper. What he really wants Tiffany to help him do involves hot nights and cool sheets. Tiffany has waited ages for Scott to see her in a romantic light. Watching him play Santa for the kids makes her love him even more. When circumstances force a passionate kiss underneath the mistletoe, will their relationship finally change? White Christmas by Cheryl Pierson Since her divorce, busy ER nurse, Carlie Thomas, has been only too happy to spend Christmas on duty. This year she's taking a much-needed break. What she gets instead is an unexpected houseguest, courtesy of her Uncle Rick. Derek Pierce needs special care after being injured in a fire. But Derek's wounds are more than just skin deep. Will they spend the holidays haunted by the ghosts of the past, or could this Christmas spark a new, beautiful friendship...or even something more? The Hands of Time by Laura Shinn Lady Graciela Scott is imprisoned in a snow globe after seeing Lord Kennith Whittingham die. Centuries later, she is released when Ken Montgomery finds the globe and makes a Christmas wish. Graciela sees this new world as a frightening, but exciting and passionate, place. She's instantly drawn to Ken, physically and emotionally. Graciela is falling in love. When secrets of the curse are revealed, they must find a solution to reverse the spell or she will return to the snow globe forever. Will they succeed before the hands of time run out?

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