About the Book The devil’s second home is a hot Texas summer. Hope Cooper’s anger heats up Chester Kinkead’s dude ranch after Luke Anderson knocks out her adopted big brother, the ranch foreman. Luke’s unlikely imprisonment for assault sets up a battle of wills and emotions between the two. Hope’s distrust of men not associated with Chester’s ranch where she was raised fuels her initial hate-filled encounter with Luke. Several life-altering incidents set off an emotional quagmire for both. Luke and Hope have endured full-throttled overloads of adversity during their upbringing producing opposite reactions and outcomes. Hope received loving support during tough times which was lacking during the latter half of Luke’s childhood. Time will allow each to discover honest feelings for the other with unanticipated consequences. Hope’s presence pushes Luke to uncover unidentified inner cowboy traits. Chester becomes conflicted whether to further Luke’s punishment or encourage a new life to support the possibility of love on the ranch if he stays. About the Author Liam Lenhart is a dad to a wonderful daughter and son. And enjoys fishing, the gym, and spending time outdoors every way possible.

Opposites attract in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from New York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy. Forensic pathologist Patience Forbes is a whiz with the dead—it's flesh-and-blood men who wreck her equilibrium. And cowboy Forest Stevens isn't fooled by the guarded beauty's icy facade. So when she's attacked, he appoints himself her personal bodyguard. Her very personal bodyguard… Patience is determined to investigate mysterious bones on the Holiday Ranch—not fall into bed with her sexy protector. But Forest is too masculine, too willing to lay down his life for hers…and too set on living a different life from the one she's built. With danger closing in, can Forest tame the shrew before it's too late?

His past…or her future? From the moment Gillian Moore set foot in Temple Territory, she knew it was the perfect place to open her boutique hotel. The fact that it's also the ancestral home of currently out-of-work Texas cooking sensation Hunt Temple seems like fate. With the cowboy chef in her kitchen, success is practically guaranteed! Too bad their visions of his family land couldn't be further apart. Hunt can't let Gillian destroy his family legacy—not before he and his brothers have a chance to rebuild it. Hunt's prepared to challenge Gillian at every step and make sure she embraces the local Texas flavor. But despite their differences, they make an amazing team. And not just in business. Yet when Hunt's own opportunity knocks, even Texas may not be big enough for both of their careers. From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

Second-Chance Christmas It's been nine years since Jake Hamilton broke Allison Buchanon's heart and left town. But she's never been able to forget the high school boy she secretly loved. Now Jake's come home to care for his ailing grandmother, and Allison's family will do anything to prevent a rekindled romance. Unfortunately, the connection between Allison and the green-eyed cowboy is undeniable. She believes that forgiveness is possible, especially at Christmas. But Jake cares too deeply about Allison to take her away from the close-knit Buchanon clan. Will Allison have to choose between a loving family and the love of her life? The Buchanons: Steeped in loyalty, bound by family.

A Little Bit Country... Emma Donovan ran off to Nashville when she was young and full of dreams. Now she's back home in Colorado with a little more common sense. And that sense is telling her not to count on Jamie Westland. He won't be around long--not with his big-time career in New York City. Jamie's never felt at home, not with his adopted family, not with himself. Now, on his grandfather's ranch, the pieces of his life are coming together in a way that feels right. And Emma has so much to do with it. But when an opportunity comes along back in New York, he has to decide between his old life and the promise of a new one...with Emma.

A haute take on one of America's most traditional cuisines--that of the Texas ranch. Don't be thinking this book is just full of ribs, beans, and biscuits . . . . unless, of course, you're thinkin' South Texas Venison Ribs with Peanut Dipping Sauce, Black Bean Nachos with Chargrilled Chicken, and West Texas Biscuit Pudding with Southern Comfort en Glace. You see, at the Reata Restaurant in West Texas, hot chef Grady Spears is cooking cowboy cuisine with an emphasis on the cuisine. Filled with fresh, strong flavors, fascinating ranch memorabilia (these Texans take their history seriously!), gorgeous full-color food photography, and truly marvelous, utterly real food, this is American cooking at its kick-off-your-boots-and-get-down-to-business greatest.

Throughout history, many people have served key roles that have helped shape America into the country it is today—explorers, cowboys, soldiers in wartime, spies in the days of the American Revolution, and engineers on the first railroads. This series explores the exciting world and times of men and women engaged in some of the most memorable roles in history. EACH BOOK CONTAINS Each book contains detailed historical information presented in a clear and informative way, vivid color illustrations and photographs depicting the specific roles unique to the book, and multiple sidebars, including a sidebar outlining the person’s daily schedule. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS -Provides firsthand perspectives on historical eras and people involved in them -Enables students to make connections between text and photographs/illustrations -Introduces readers to new vocabulary through clearly identified glossary terms