Lacy Williams

"I'm all right, Chas." Her quiet words stopped his erratic movements but not the frantic beat of his heart. Before he could think, he leaned in and took her mouth in a kiss. Lacy Williams is a USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Cowboy Fairytales series. About MARRYING MISS MARSHAL: She's no lady... Danna Carpenter is town marshal. And a darn good one. Even if she has to handle saloon brawls and rustlers alone. Who needs deputies anyway? All right, she'd welcome the help if any of the men in town would offer it. When a bank robbery goes bad, she has no choice but to accept the help of a city slicker... He's on a quest for revenge. Chas O'Grady came West in search of cattle rustlers and found himself on the trail of a killer--one who took everything from him. Crossing paths with the pretty marshal was happenstance, but he can't leave her deputy-less when she's facing such grave danger. Everything changes when Chas and Danna are stranded together in a snowstorm. The town council forces a marriage. And attraction turns to something more... Will Chas give up his quest for revenge? Or will he lose the woman he loves forever? MARRYING MISS MARSHAL is a Wild West marriage of convenience story. This book was originally published in 2011 by Harlequin's Love Inspired Historical series line. It has been re-edited and now includes an extended epilogue.

Marrying Miss Marshal

"Everyone knows a rancher in possession of a large spread needs a wife." Lacy Williams is a USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Cowboy Fairytales series. About Cowboy Pride: First impressions count. Liza Bennett has two missions in life: keep the family's shop afloat, and ensure her shy sister finds love. Sparks fly when she meets rancher Rob Darcy at a town dance, but when she overhears him insult her, she vows to put the man out of her mind. Rob Darcy is instantly attracted to the vivacious Liza but a lack of social graces and the promise he's keeping ruin his chances of winning her. Once jilted, Janie Bennett is appropriately gun-shy of falling in love again. But she doesn't seem to be able to help herself when she meets charming Nathan Bingley. Bingley desperately wants a wife and family of his own. Can he trust that Janie returns his feelings? When Janie is injured in a spring storm, she and Liza are sequestered on Nathan's ranch. Hearts and emotions get tangled, but will first impressions prove true, or false? Cowboy Pride is a Wild West version of Pride and Prejudice with dual love stories.

Cowboy Pride

A chance encounter reunites a hometown girl and the now-single dad cowboy who was her first kiss... "Lacy's books are just so darn cozy and wholesome, without being cloying." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog Lacy Williams is the USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Cowboy Fairytales series. ABOUT THE BOOKS: Kissed by a Cowboy 1 He was her first kiss... Only one thing could've forced Haley Carsten to return to her hometown-her beloved aunt's failing health. Being home again stirs up painful memories of the high school best friend that died too young. When she meets a young girl who is the spitting image of her friend, Haley can't help but feel an instant kinship. The one thing she didn't count on was running into her high school crush-Maddox Michaels. Maddox is a realist. There's no place in his life for dreams, not when he has an impressionable niece to raise and a brother who's lost his way. But when Haley enters his orbit again, he can't help remembering those dreams that died alongside his sister-dreams like falling in love. Can Haley resurrect Maddox's heart, or have too many years passed since she was Kissed by a Cowboy? Kissed by a Cowboy 2 Ever wonder what happens beyond happily-ever-after? Haley wanted nothing more than to be a mom, but six months into this motherhood thing, she can't remember sleeping through the night. She's a mess. So is the house. And to make things worse, Maddox has a new coworker-a bombshell who happens to be single. Maddox thinks the baby-rearing stage is easy. It's nothing compared to finding out his fourteen-year-old niece has been sneaking out at night. Or trying to decipher his wife's hot and cold signals. When Livy disappears for the second time, everything that's been boiling under the surface erupts. Will Maddox and Haley's love be strong enough to survive? Read all the novels by USA Today bestselling author Lacy Williams: Heart of Oklahoma series 1. Kissed by a Cowboy 1 & 2 2. Love Letters from Cowboy 3. Mistletoe Cowboy 4. Cowgirl for Keeps 5. Jingle Bell Cowgirl 6. Heart of a Cowgirl 7. 3 Days with a Cowboy 8. Prodigal Cowgirl Cowboy Fairytale series 1. Once Upon a Cowboy 2. Cowboy Charming 3. The Toad Prince 4. The Beastly Princess 5. The Lost Princess Triple H Brides (a Cowboy Fairytales spin-off) 1. Kissing Kelsey 2. Courting Carrie 3. Stealing Sarah 4. Keeping Kayla 5. Melting Megan Snowbound in Sawyer Creek series 1. Soldier Under the Mistletoe 2. The Nanny's Christmas Wish 3. The Rancher's Unexpected Gift Genre: Cowboy romance (sweet) Length: includes 2 novellas (250 pages) "Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel." Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR. "It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS. "...a gentle, family-friendly success." Publishers Weekly on THE HOMESTEADER'S SWEETHEART.

Kissed by a Cowboy 1 & 2

Sanctuary in Wyoming? To escape a dreaded arranged marriage, Penny Castlerock will face anything-even life on her grandfather's farm. But it isn't the rustic lifestyle that's got the Philadelphia socialite tied in knots. It's the handsome homesteader and his eight adopted children next door.... With seven boys and a girl to raise, transplanted farmer Jonas White could sure use some help. He just didn't expect it to come from the high-spirited, copper-haired beauty he's always admired from afar. But surely working the land is no life for a woman like Penny. Yet a threat to Jonas's farm just might show him how perfect Penny is for him after all.

The Homesteader's Sweetheart

Breanna White is a cowgirl to the bone. As the youngest adopted sibling—and the only girl—her protective older brothers have always told her that she’ll have to change her ways to attract a man. No thanks. Adam Cartwright is the wealthy son of a Philadelphia businessman. He’s expected to marry well and run the newspaper his father has spent years building. But Adam doesn’t want a society marriage. He wants Breanna, whose independent spirit captivated him from the first moment they met. When the city boy comes calling, Breanna falls hard. But there are family secrets in Philadelphia that could change the way that Adam feels about her. A first kiss sends her emotions into a tailspin, so she does what she does best—races away. Will Adam chase after her and capture the cowgirl’s heart?

Catching the Cowgirl

Swirling rumors forced Cecilia White out of the teaching job she loved. She vowed not to get involved with a man again-no matter what. But when the term begins at a new schoolhouse in a new town, disaster strikes. No matter what she does, she can't seem to escape the handsome, single chairman of the school board. John Morgan has a secret. He's not who he says he is. He'll do anything to protect and provide for his young sister-including cozying up to the prickly schoolmarm. Sparks fly and Cecilia must deny her heart if she hopes to keep her job. But what's more important? Duty or love? "...pure sweetness in a very readable package, perfect for those who like their romance gentle, G-rated, and family-style." - Publisher's Weekly on The Homesteader's Sweetheart. "...smart, gentle, and uplifting..." Publisher's Weekly on Return of the Cowboy Doctor. Books in this series: Marrying Miss Marshal Counterfeit Cowboy Cowboy Pride The Homesteader's Sweetheart Courted by a Cowboy Roping the Wrangler Return of the Cowboy Doctor The Wrangler's Inconvenient Wife A Cowboy for Christmas Her Convenient Cowboy Her Cowboy Deputy Catching the Cowgirl The Cowboy's Honor Other books by USA Today bestselling author Lacy Williams: The Sutter's Hollow series: 1. His Small-Town Girl 2. Secondhand Cowboy 3. Cowgirl Next Door The Looking Back, Texas series: 1. Ten Dates 2. Next Door Santa 3. Always a Bridesmaid 4. Love Lessons The Sawyer Creek series 1. Soldier Under the Mistletoe 2. The Nanny's Christmas Wish 3. The Rancher's Unexpected Gift 4. Someone Old 5. Someone New 6. Someone Borrowed 7. The Bull Rider 8. The Brother 9. The Prodigal Cowboy Fairytale series 1. Once Upon a Cowboy 2. Cowboy Charming 3. The Toad Prince 4. The Beastly Princess 5. The Lost Princess 6. Kissing Kelsey 7. Courting Carrie 8. Stealing Sarah 9. Keeping Kayla 10. Melting Megan "Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel." Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR. "It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS.

Wyoming Legacy

Winning the Schoolmarm

Welcome to Bear Creek, Wyoming—where faith, love and family prevail—in this novella from Lacy Williams's Wyoming Legacy series! Wyoming, 1895 Sam Castlerock's return to Bear Creek, Wyoming, may be the answer to Emily Sands's prayers. Though she's not the kind of girl to rely on anyone else, the handsome cowboy-turned-banker may be able to get her family a much-needed extension on their loan. But Sam also reminds Emily of her dreams of a husband and family of her own…. After years on the range, Sam is determined to prove himself to his father by turning around the local bank, even if he must call in loans from his struggling neighbors. But being reunited with Emily stirs old feelings to life, and he's soon torn between his obligations and following his heart. How can Sam do his duty if it will hurt the community—and the woman he loves? Look for more books in Lacy Williams's Wyoming Legacy series, beginning with Roping the Wrangler from Love Inspired Historical.

Courted by a Cowboy

"He advanced on her, dropping Pete's wrapped packages in the snow. She allowed him to catch her much too easily. He held her close enough to count her eyelashes, close enough that his breath riffled the fine hairs at her temple. He couldn't resist her." Lacy Williams is a USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Cowboy Fairytales series. About COUNTERFEIT COWBOY: He needs a fresh start. Former con man Jesse Baker is two days out of prison with no prospects and trying to fulfill a promise made to his dying cell mate. He's vowed not to return to the life that landed him in prison, but when he crashes into an easy mark on the Boston train platform, he grabs the opportunity to escape the city that took everything from him. She's stronger than anyone knows. Erin O'Grady has something to prove. There's more to her than the spoiled socialite her father sees and she'll journey West alone for Christmas to prove it. It's providence that she meets Jesse and his little brother Pete and she's always been good at making friends... Jesse's lies keep piling up as the journey continues. Until one powerful truth hits home--he's falling for Erin. But everything she believes about him is a lie... This book was originally published in 2012 by Harlequin's Love Inspired Historical series line. It has undergone extensive changes and has a brand new ending.

Counterfeit Cowboy

A princess on-the-run finds sanctuary where she least expects it... After nearly dying in an assassination attempt, Princess Alessandra of Glorvaird escapes to a place no one would ever think to look for her: small town Oklahoma and a ranch staffed by a herd of wooly, uncouth cowboys. One cowboy in particular gets under her skin, until she sees his softer side. She knows this interlude can't last forever, but that doesn't stop her from wishing it might... Former Navy SEAL Gideon Hale might've rescued the princess from freezing to death, but the soldier doesn't trust easily-or at all-especially when his gut tells him Alessandra is keeping secrets. But as Alessandra begins to fit into his life, he discovers another side to the princess-one that he can't help but like. When Alessandra's enemies close in, Gideon must fight to save the woman who has become so much more than a princess... Once Upon a Cowboy is a contemporary western retelling of the Snow White fairytale and Book 1 in the Cowboy Fairytales series. Other books include: Cowboy Charming The Toad Prince

Once Upon a Cowboy

She's sweet and wholesome. And hiding something! He's back home, resurrecting old ghosts. One of them is going to get hurt. Molly arrives in Sutter's Hollow out of gas and out of options. The rundown ranch seems like a perfect place to hide. Except the man who owns it seems just as dangerous as what's chasing her. Cord's mantra growing up? Get out of Sutter's Hollow. Now he's back in town, but only long enough to get rid of his grandma's ball and chain - the ranch. He doesn't need a complication like Molly, who reminds him of an injured baby bird. He's no protector. so why can't he tell her to get lost?

His Small-town Girl

Do You Take This Cowboy? A blizzard traps rancher Davy White in his family's secluded cabin with Rose Evans…and she's nine months pregnant! Help is miles away, and Davy must work to keep them both alive. As the storm rages outside, he comes to care for the vulnerable widow. Enough that he's willing to offer her his name—against his family's objections. Rose will do anything for her baby, but she's recently widowed. She doesn't know if she can trust the feelings she has toward Davy. And she refuses to come between him and his family. But the more time they spend together, the less she can resist the comforting, caring cowboy. Wyoming Legacy: United by family, destined for love

Her Convenient Cowboy

Teacher Seeks a Husband Schoolmarm Sarah Hansen longs for a family of her own. But horse trainer Oscar White is the last man she'd consider. Still, she can't help noticing the care he shows three motherless girls and the gentle way he helps Sarah overcome her fear of horses. Too bossy by half—that's the Sarah that Oscar remembers from their teenage years. Yet as a former orphan, he finds the little Caldwell sisters—and their pretty teacher—getting under his skin. Could the tender heart Sarah's always hidden tame a once-reckless wrangler?

Roping the Wrangler

"Inspirational historical romance"--Spine.

Return of the Cowboy Doctor

MARRIAGE OF INCONVENIENCE With no family to watch over them, it's up to Fran Morris to take care of her younger sister, even if it means marrying a total stranger. Gruff, strong and silent, her new husband is a cowboy down to the bone. He wed Fran to protect her, not to love her, but her heart has never felt so vulnerable. Trail boss Edgar White already has all the responsibility he needs at his family's ranch in Bear Creek, Wyoming. He had intended to remain a bachelor forever, but he can't leave Fran and her sister in danger. And as they work on the trail together, Edgar starts to soften toward his unwanted wife. He already gave Fran his name…can he trust her with his heart? Wyoming Legacy: United by family, destined for love

The Wrangler's Inconvenient Wife

Redemption Ranch After an accident leaves her injured, Daisy Richards stays secluded at her family's Wyoming ranch to avoid the town's gawking stares. Yet handsome cowboy newcomer Ricky White insists she can do anything she dreams--ride a horse, decorate a Christmas tree...even steal a man's heart. Once a reckless cad, Ricky is to blame for what happened to Daisy. Now reformed, he wants to make amends by setting things right for his boss's beautiful daughter in time for the holidays. But Daisy doesn't know Ricky's responsible for her predicament. When the truth is revealed, will he lose the greatest gift he's ever received--her trust? Wyoming Legacy: United by family, destined for love

A Cowboy for Christmas

Two wayward hearts need redemption. "...pure sweetness in a very readable package, perfect for those who like their romance gentle, G-rated, and family-style." - Publisher's Weekly on The Homesteader's Sweetheart. "...smart, gentle, and uplifting..." Publisher's Weekly on Return of the Cowboy Doctor. About THE COWBOY'S HONOR: Seb White had his heart shattered when Emma Morris walked away from their courtship two years ago. Now far from home, when he is beaten and left for dead, the last place he wants to be is under her care. But that's exactly where he finds himself. Being close to her former beau means secrets are uncovered. But not the one Emma holds close to her heart. She never stopped loving Seb. Books in this series: Marrying Miss Marshal Counterfeit Cowboy Cowboy Pride The Homesteader's Sweetheart Courted by a Cowboy Roping the Wrangler Return of the Cowboy Doctor The Wrangler's Inconvenient Wife A Cowboy for Christmas Her Convenient Cowboy Her Cowboy Deputy Catching the Cowgirl The Cowboy's Honor Other books by USA Today bestselling author Lacy Williams: The Sutter's Hollow series: 1. His Small-Town Girl 2. Secondhand Cowboy 3. Cowgirl Next Door The Looking Back, Texas series: 1. Ten Dates 2. Next Door Santa 3. Always a Bridesmaid 4. Love Lessons The Sawyer Creek series 1. Soldier Under the Mistletoe 2. The Nanny's Christmas Wish 3. The Rancher's Unexpected Gift 4. Someone Old 5. Someone New 6. Someone Borrowed 7. The Bull Rider 8. The Brother 9. The Prodigal Cowboy Fairytale series 1. Once Upon a Cowboy 2. Cowboy Charming 3. The Toad Prince 4. The Beastly Princess 5. The Lost Princess 6. Kissing Kelsey 7. Courting Carrie 8. Stealing Sarah 9. Keeping Kayla 10. Melting Megan Heart of Oklahoma series 1. Kissed by a Cowboy 1 & 2 2. Love Letters from Cowboy 3. Mistletoe Cowboy 4. Cowgirl for Keeps 5. Jingle Bell Cowgirl 6. Heart of a Cowgirl 7. 3 Days with a Cowboy 8. Prodigal Cowgirl "Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel." Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR. "It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS. "...a gentle, family-friendly success." Publishers Weekly on THE HOMESTEADER'S SWEETHEART.

The Cowboy's Honor

Trail of Secrets

Jody Hedlund

Misty M. Beller

From bestselling and award-winning authors, experience Christmas on the rugged western frontier with three novellas filled with unforgettable adventures, enduring romance, and the timeless message of hope found in the Savior's birth.Claiming the Cowgirl by Jody HedlundSerena Taylor is hiding in Colorado's high country to keep her son safe, and she knows the best way to protect him is by marrying again and giving him a father. Weston Oakley needs a wife by Christmas to placate his meddling family, but after being spurned one too many times in love, he's reluctant to give his heart away again. When they agree on a marriage of convenience, both of them get much more than they bargained for.Doctor's Snowflake Bride by Lacy WilliamsMinnie steps off the train ready to become a mail-order bride, but she finds the well-dressed man waiting for her isn't her intended husband. The protective oath Jed took when he became a doctor doesn't cover stranded women, but he can't leave the beautiful stranger alone in a building blizzard two days before Christmas. When circumstances force them into close proximity, Jed and Minnie find that their growing feelings aren't convenient at all.Marrying the Mountain Man's Best Friend by Misty M. BellerTwo Stones, a Salish warrior accustomed to navigating between tribes and miners, unexpectedly finds himself summoned to the side of a dying friend in Virginia City. Sworn to honor the miner's last wish, Two Stones agrees to marry his daughter, Heidi, but plans to take her to live with his parents. He'll provide all her needs, make sure she's safe, and visit her on occasion when his path leads him that direction. As they set out on the journey, their path is fraught with challenges that defy Two Stones' plans and reveal a surprising depth to Heidi's character. As they near the end of their trail and join the Christmas festivities at the Coulter Ranch, Two Stones begins to realize this inconvenient marriage might really be a Christmas gift he'll always treasure.

A Marriage of Convenience Anthology

Christmas Bells and Wedding Vows

Delaney. "You got a last name to go with that?" he asked. She gave him a cool stare. "Not one that I'd care for you to know." "Lacy's books are just so darn cozy and wholesome, without being cloying." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog Lacy Williams is the USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Cowboy Fairytales series. About THE RANCHER'S UNEXPECTED GIFT: Fired on Christmas Eve. Single mom Delaney Anderson might've lost her job as maid for the huge Double Cross Ranch, but she still has her dignity. Until she has to return to the ranch to find her lost wedding ring. No big deal. With the well-attended Christmas Ball happening, no one will notice her. A bombshell in a little black dress. Rancher Cash Trudeau notices Delaney the moment she walks onto the ballroom floor. He can't deny the instant attraction that sizzles between them--or that she's giving him hot and cold signals. Cash has no idea who she is--or that he fired her. Can Delaney help it if she has a taste for revenge...? Three couples. One unforgettable Christmas. The Snowbound in Sawyer Creek series includes these books: *Soldier Under the Mistletoe *The Nanny's Christmas Wish *The Rancher's Unexpected Gift Genre: Christmas romance (sweet) Length: novella (120 pages) "Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel." Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR. "It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS. ..".a gentle, family-friendly success." Publishers Weekly on THE HOMESTEADER'S SWEETHEART.

The Rancher's Unexpected Gift

He was a wingman who needed a wingman. "Lacy's books are just so darn cozy and wholesome, without being cloying." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog Lacy Williams is the USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Cowboy Fairytales series. About THE NANNY'S CHRISTMAS WISH: One dance. Now he's upside-down. The Cattlemen's Christmas Ball was supposed to be business as usual, but single father Jace Cantrell's world just got turned on its head. How is it he never noticed just how beautiful his son's nanny is? A magic makeover. Amber Moore has harbored a secret crush on Jace for months. A dress that cost more than a month's wages might be enough to turn his head. But will a girl with a past like hers be enough to keep him? Jace isn't the only one who notices Amber. When a friend asks him to play Cyrano, he finds himself stuck between friendship and an undeniable attraction... Three couples. One unforgettable Christmas. The Snowbound in Sawyer Creek series includes these books: *Soldier Under the Mistletoe *The Nanny's Christmas Wish *The Rancher's Unexpected Gift Genre: Christmas romance (sweet) Length: novella (120 pages) "Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel." Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR. "It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve." WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS. ..".a gentle, family-friendly success." Publishers Weekly on THE HOMESTEADER'S SWEETHEART.

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