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His return has stirred up more trouble than he ever imagined… CIA operative Devlin Paltier never thought returning to his small Wyoming hometown would be riskier than an undercover mission. But Devlin knows that revealing he's no ordinary cowboy could bring danger to everyone in his world. Including Deputy Elaine Paltier, his widowed sister-in-law and the off-limits woman he's never been able to forget. Before long, though, Devlin’s dark secrets come back to haunt him…along with two killers hell-bent on revenge. Now protecting Elaine becomes the most crucial assignment of his career—and the only way to secure a possible shared future. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Conard County: The Next Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Soldier's Homecoming Book 2: Protector of One Book 3: The Unexpected Hero Book 4: The Man from Nowhere Book 5: Her Hero in Hiding Book 6: A Soldier's Redemption Book 7: No Ordinary Hero Book 8: The Final Mission Book 9: Just a Cowboy Book 10: The Rescue Pilot Book 11: Guardian in Disguise Book 12: The Widow's Protector Book 13: Rancher's Deadly Risk Book 14: What She Saw Book 15: Rocky Mountain Lawman Book 16: Killer's Prey Book 17: Deadly Hunter Book 18: Snowstorm Confessions Book 19: Thanksgiving Daddy Book 20: Reuniting with the Rancher Book 21: Undercover Hunter Book 22: A Conard County Baby Book 23: The Lawman Lassoes a Family Book 24: Playing with Fire Book 25: A Cowboy for Christmas Book 26: Conard County Witness Book 27: A Secret in Conard County Book 28: An Unlikely Daddy Book 29: Conard County Marine Book 30: His Pregnant Courthouse Bride Book 31: A Conard County Homecoming Book 32: Cornered in Conard County Book 33: A Conard County Courtship Book 34: Conard County Revenge Book 35: A Bachelor, a Boss and a Baby Book 36: Conard County Watch Book 37: Murdered in Conard County Book 38: Stalked in Conard County Book 39: Conard County Justice Book 40: Conard County: Hard Proof Book 41: Conard County: Traces of Murder Book 42: Conard County: Christmas Bodyguard Book 43: Conard County: Mistaken Identity Book 44: Conard County: Christmas Crime Spree Book 45: Hunted in Conard County Book 46: Conard County Conspiracy Book 47: Conard County Protector Book 48: Conard County: K-9 Detectives Book 49: Conard County: Code Adam Book 50: Conard County: Killer in the Storm Book 51: Conard County: Murderous Intent Book 52: Conard County: Covert Avenger

Mills & Boon Intrigue — Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Conard County: Covert Avenger - Rachel Lee CIA operative Devlin Paltier never thought returning to his small Wyoming hometown would be riskier than an undercover mission. But Devlin knows that revealing he’s no ordinary cowboy could bring danger to everyone in his world. Including Deputy Elaine Paltier, his widowed sister-in-law and the off-limits woman he’s never been able to forget. Before long, though, Devlin’s dark secrets come back to haunt him...along with two killers hell-bent on revenge. Now protecting Elaine becomes the most crucial assignment of his career — and the only way to secure a possible shared future. Colorado Kidnapping - Cindi Myers The disappearance of his young daughter sets sheriff’s deputy Ryker Vernon on the trail of desperate kidnappers. Complicating the single father’s mission is the search and rescue volunteer who joins the lawman’s team. Harper Stanick was Ryker’s high school sweetheart...until she vanished from his life. As past secrets surface, the hunt leads to someone close to Ryker. Now he and Harper must stop a ruthless criminal with a deadly agenda if they are to bring his lost little girl home. The Killer Next Door - Amanda Stevens Getting laid up with a broken ankle and placed on leave could not have happened at a worse time for Detective Sydney Shepherd. Enter former cop turned private investigator Trent Gannon, who believes her current investigation dovetails with his cold case. There is a complex past and deep emotions between Sydney and Trent. But when there’s another victim, they agree to shelve their undeniable attraction and team up to collect evidence to connect the dots between the cases. Increasingly all indications point to Sydney’s next-door neighbour as the prime suspect. Will Sydney and Trent be the next casualties? What Lies Below - Carol Ericson Heath Bradford never expressed his attraction to loner Willow Sands back in high school. Now that he’s returned to Dead Falls, supposedly to broker a land deal, Willow views him as the enemy. Fiercely protective of the island’s ecosystem, she’s an obstacle to his development project. But Heath’s true purpose for returning is to solve a mystery that’s haunted him for years. Then Willow’s neighbour is killed, and she becomes the target of a series of attacks. And protecting the woman he still yearns for becomes his only purpose. K-9 Defender - Julie Miller After a betrayal that almost took his life, Detective Joel Standage is deskbound. A new assignment is his chance to find out if he still has what it takes to be a cop. His mission? Get close to Mollie Crane, a woman who’s as guarded — and wounded — as he is. Her service dog, Magnus, trusts Joel before she does. When it becomes clear that his interest in her crime boss ex-husband is putting her in danger, what started as a case becomes personal, and Joel will do whatever it takes to protect her... Hometown Homicide - Denise N. Wheatley The hunt for the murderer of two women could be the make-or-break case of Drew Taylor’s career. The veteran police officer has no time to babysit a newbie cop with something to prove. Thrilled to be partnered with the man she has long admired, Nia Brooks pursues every lead...until her life is threatened. And Drew struggles with being protector and partner to Nia. With the sole clue a bloody fingerprint, Nia and Drew race to apprehend an elusive killer who doesn’t fit any criminal profile. But when a hidden agenda starts to become terrifyingly clear...it’s Nia and Drew who could become the next victims.

For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of “dead white men.” As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin. A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.

This is a book for cinephiles, pure and simple. Author and filmmaker, Jim Piper, shares his vast knowledge of film and analyzes the most striking components of the best movies ever made. From directing to cinematography, from editing and music to symbolism and plot development, The Film Appreciation Book covers hundreds of the greatest works in cinema, combining history, technical knowledge, and the art of enjoyment to explain why some movies have become the most treasured and entertaining works ever available to the public, and why these movies continue to amaze viewers after decades of notoriety. Read about such classic cinematic masterpieces as Citizen Kane, Gandhi, Midnight Cowboy, Easy Rider, True Grit, Gone With the Wind, and The Wizard of Oz, as well as more recent accomplishments in feature films, such as Requiem for a Dream, Munich, The King’s Speech, and The Hurt Locker. Piper breaks down his analysis for you and points out aspects of production that movie-lovers (even the devoted ones) would never recognize on their own. This book will endlessly fascinate, and by the time you get to the last chapter, you’re ready to start all over again. In-depth analysis and thoughtful and wide-ranging film choices from every period of cinema history will ensure that you never tire of this reading companion to film. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Now available in a fully-revised and updated second edition, A History of Modern Latin America offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the rich cultural and political history of this vibrant region from the onset of independence to the present day. Includes coverage of the recent opening of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba as well as a new chapter exploring economic growth and environmental sustainability Balances accounts of the lives of prominent figures with those of ordinary people from a diverse array of social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds Features first-hand accounts, documents, and excerpts from fiction interspersed throughout the narrative to provide tangible examples of historical ideas Examines gender and its influence on political and economic change and the important role of popular culture, including music, art, sports, and movies, in the formation of Latin American cultural identity Includes all-new study questions and topics for discussion at the end of each chapter, plus comprehensive updates to the suggested readings