Hattie never imagined her knight in shining armor would be a pirate in disguise. Hattie knows she shouldn't be sneaking about on ship decks in the middle of the night. But after years of reading about adventures, she's finally ready for one of her own. A starlit rendezvous with a mysterious sailor? That'll do nicely. Kisses under the moonlight with the man of her dreams? It's practically perfect. Though, to be honest, she could do without the attempted kidnappings. And when she discovers her hero's true identity and his reason for being on this ship, will she still look at him with love in her eyes? Or will she curse him as the pirate he is? This is a sweet, clean regency romance novella, and the last of an interconnected series that is best read in order.

Hattie has always longed for an adventure. She just didn't expect to find one at sea. And she definitely hadn't imagined her knight in shining armor would be a pirate in disguise. Hattie knew very well she shouldn't be sneaking about on ship decks in the middle of the night. But after years of reading about adventures, she's finally ready for one of her own. A starlit rendezvous with a mysterious sailor? That'll do nicely. Though she could do without the attempted kidnappings. But the kisses under the moonlight with the man of her dreams? She wouldn't trade those for anything. With her nose forever in a book, there were likely quite a few things Hattie never noticed--Ewan was one of them. Not that he minded. This pirate was under orders to keep her safe, and he'd always been happy to do so from a distance. From afar he could pretend that an intelligent, kind, and brave young lady like Hattie might fancy a brute like him. When in reality, he'd never stand a chance. Even if she were to notice his existence. This is his last mission. To keep his pirate captain's daughter safe on her journey to America to see her sister. The only thing is, it isn't nearly so easy to keep his distance on the small confines of a ship. And when her life is in danger, it's his duty to stay close. Closer than he'd ever imagined. But when she discovers his true identity, will she still look at him with love in her eyes? Or will she curse him as the pirate he is?

Raised by their retired naval captain father in their sheltered seaside town, these sisters know much about battle tactics and strategic maneuvers. But pirates? Well, that's another matter. The five Jones sisters are about to meet their match in this collection of lighthearted, swoonworthy romps where love is powerful, family is everything, and secrets are treasures just waiting to be unburied... Miss Minerva's Pirate Mishap A mysterious pirate claims he needs Minerva's help. But what if this thief ends up stealing her heart? Miss Abigail's Beastly Beau Miss Abigail has the heart of an angel and the patience of a saint. But what if what she wants...is the love of a pirate? Miss Sally's Unsuitable Soldier Miss Sally has never run from anything...except love. Luckily, her soldier is up for the chase. Miss Rebecca's Rebellious Viscount For once the most obedient Jones sister means to cause trouble. She'd likely succeed, too...if only a certain overprotective viscount would get out of her way. Miss Hattie's Reluctant Hero Hattie has always longed for an adventure. She just didn't expect to find one at sea. And she definitely hadn't imagined her knight in shining armor would be a pirate in disguise.

“A fascinating examination of the genesis of the Western novel and its influence on the modern American novel . . . full of rip-roaring yarns.” —James Reasoner, New York Times-bestselling author The Wild West came alive under the pen of Edward Zane Carroll Judson, who wrote many of Americas best-loved ”dime novels” under the pseudonym Ned Buntline. From Buffalo Bill (whom Judson knew first-hand) to Wild Bill Hickok, these vivid tales feature some of the most colorful characters on the American landscape. This anthology gathers a selection of his best-loved work, including four full-length unabridged novels, each with an introduction by author and critic Clay Reynolds. Stories include: Buffalo Bill, the King of Border Men; or, The Wildest and Truest Tale I’ve Ever Told Hazel-Eye, the Girl Trapper. A Tale of Strange Young Life The Miner Detective; or, The Ghost of the Gulch Wild Bill’s Last Trail And more “A valuable work for teachers and scholars of American popular culture. The Hero of a Hundred Fights provides a well-chosen and well-edited selection from the work of an important nineteenth-century popular writer.” —Richard Slotkin, National Book Award finalist for Gunfighter Nation “A welcome addition to both western literature and western history—this volume will be welcomed by any serious student of the American West.” —R. David Edmunds, author of The Shawnee Prophet “Ned Buntline was a legend in his own time. This collection of his iconic western fiction brings the legend to life in our time.” —J. Randolph Cox, editor, Dime Novel Round-Up