When Cowboys Come Home: Veterans, Authenticity, and Manhood in Post–World War II America is a cultural and intellectual history of the 1950s that argues that World War II led to a breakdown of traditional markers of manhood and opened space for veterans to reimagine what masculinity could mean. One particularly important strand of thought, which influenced later anxieties over “other-direction” and “conformity,” argued that masculinity was not defined by traits like bravery, stoicism, and competitiveness but instead by authenticity, shared camaraderie, and emotional honesty. To elucidate this challenge to traditional “frontiersman” masculinity, Aaron George presents three intellectual biographies of important veterans who became writers after the war: James Jones, the writer of the monumentally important war novel From Here to Eternity; Stewart Stern, one of the most important screenwriters of the fifties and sixties, including for Rebel without a Cause; and Edward Field, a bohemian poet who used poetry to explore his love for other men. Through their lives, George shows how wartime disabused men of the notion that war was inherently a brave or heroic enterprise and how the alienation they felt upon their return led them to value the authentic connections they made with other men during the war.

"A classic Western historical with a hero you're gonna love." --Jodi Thomas "An enjoyable, adventurous western." –RT Book Reviews Believe In Second Chances... Trey March never wanted to see Daisy Barton again. But there she is, in over her pretty little head running the JDB Ranch--and standing between him and the small fortune he's owed. Now if he wants to get his due, he'll have to save the ranch first...working side-by-side with the only woman he's ever loved. Without her overprotective father to guide her, Daisy's trying to stand on her own at last. But a sinister foreman with a grudge seems determined to cut her down at every turn. And Trey, the one man she can count on, is the same man she could never trust herself to resist...not even now, when her heart--and her life--are at stake. Praise for the novels of Janette Kenny "A classic western...Kenny delivers." --RT Book Reviews on In a Cowboy's Arms "With a cowboy like this, you can't lose!" --Linda Lael Miller on One Real Cowboy

Welcome to Big Verde, Texas, where a love-'em-and-leave-'em cowboy faces his greatest challenge yet---the woman he left behind. Perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling authors Lori Wilde and Carolyn Brown. Some cowboys aren't cut out to be Prince Charming---and Claire Kowalski knows that better than anyone. She gave her heart to Ford Jarvis two years ago, yet that didn't keep him from disappearing into the sunset. Now that he's back in Big Verde, Texas, she's determined not to make the same mistake twice. But the ruggedly sexy cowboy still knows how to push all her buttons, and avoiding him is nearly impossible when she needs his help. Ford didn't plan on returning home---ever---but when he hears that the Kowalski ranch is in trouble, he hightails it back to town. He's not eager to be reminded of the life he can never have, but his time in Big Verde is only temporary. He'll stay long enough to get the ranch up and running, then hit the road again. But when Ford finds out the new foreman he's training is Claire, still as stubborn and beautiful as ever, this cowboy is going to have to decide what matters most---repeating the mistakes of the past or fighting for a future with the only woman he's ever loved.. Includes Rocky Mountain Cowboy, a novella by Sara Richardson

Rodeo cowboy Boone Telford feels like he’s running out of time to make his mark. By his age, his father was an All-Around-Cowboy multiple times and his siblings are all highly accomplished in their fields. Boone vows that this is his year to stand out and finally be a champion as long as he remains focused, but a beautiful masseuse he met on a quick detour to the beach has given him a glimpse of a happy life that doesn’t involve buckles or prize money. Is loving Piper and settling down on his family’s Montana ranch giving up his dreams and destiny? When he pulls into his home town of Marietta, he knows it’s now or never, and he probably needs to let Piper go. Masseuse Piper Wiley is doing the one thing she swore she never would–following a man who's chasing his career from town to town. The daughter of an Army colonel, Piper’s lived all over the world, but has always craved permanence and belonging. Meeting Boone was unexpected and powerful. Love at first sight. But can she convince her cowboy to finally come home and make his mark with her?

Only marriage could strike fear in a cowboy's heart! In tight jeans and a dusty Stetson, Griffin Randall looked every inch the cowboy. But unlike his new cousins, no way were his boots taking him down the aisle! The Randall men schemed to get Griff alone with sweet Camille Henderson and the saucy baby Randalls—to give him a taste of what he was missing. Camille's kisses melted his heart, but she wanted marriage, family, forever. Griff had to be careful, 'cause with the Randalls, no man remained a bachelor for long!

Bitter ending Ten years ago Sara severed all ties with her high school sweetheart after a tragic accident. Distrustful of her own emotions and judgment, she focused on building her horse training business and ignoring all romantic overtures since then. Moving on Devastated by the rejection from Sara, Ethan moved on with life, gaining experience and knowledge to run his own ranch when he inherits the one adjacent to Sara's. Secrets Revealed Will secrets revealed enable Sara and Ethan to find a way to coexist peacefully despite the anger and tragedy that flooded their past? Or is something more in their future?

"Inspirational historical romance"--Spine.