Author: Callie Hutton
Publisher: Callie Hutton LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
A RUN FOR LOVE April, 1889 Tori Henderson wants independence, freedom, and no husband while she raises her orphaned nieces and nephews. Jesse Cochran wants a new start, far from the crippling effects of a childhood stained by growing up as the whore’s kid. They both enter the Oklahoma Land Run and end up neighbors. Sparks fly between them, which turns into a fire they can’t avoid. A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE 1903. Betrayed by his fiancée’s infidelity eight years ago, pharmacist Michael Henderson vowed he'd never risk his heart again. But he doesn't anticipate the tug of attraction he shares with his new employee. Heidi Lester flees her home, determined to prove to her overprotective parents she can conquer her debilitating asthma, to make a life of her own. However, her unscrupulous fiancé has no intention of letting her go. He has his own plans for Heidi and her inheritance. Will a scheme to ruin Michael's family force Heidi to marry her fiancé, or will assistance arrive from a surprising source to allow her to be with the man she truly loves? A CHANCE TO LOVE AGAIN In 1906 Oklahoma, the last thing ranch cook and widowed mother Rachel Stevens wants is to get involved with a man again. She’s not happy with the attention she’s getting from the new ranch foreman, Rusty McIntrye, and how her son follows the man around like he’s a hero. What’s more troubling is the way she’s reacting to those attentions.
Oklahoma Lovers Boxed Set Books 1-3
Author: Callie Hutton
Publisher: Callie Hutton LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
A RUN FOR LOVE April, 1889 Tori Henderson wants independence, freedom, and no husband while she raises her orphaned nieces and nephews. Jesse Cochran wants a new start, far from the crippling effects of a childhood stained by growing up as the whore’s kid. They both enter the Oklahoma Land Run and end up neighbors. Sparks fly between them, which turns into a fire they can’t avoid. A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE 1903. Betrayed by his fiancée’s infidelity eight years ago, pharmacist Michael Henderson vowed he'd never risk his heart again. But he doesn't anticipate the tug of attraction he shares with his new employee. Heidi Lester flees her home, determined to prove to her overprotective parents she can conquer her debilitating asthma, to make a life of her own. However, her unscrupulous fiancé has no intention of letting her go. He has his own plans for Heidi and her inheritance. Will a scheme to ruin Michael's family force Heidi to marry her fiancé, or will assistance arrive from a surprising source to allow her to be with the man she truly loves? A CHANCE TO LOVE AGAIN In 1906 Oklahoma, the last thing ranch cook and widowed mother Rachel Stevens wants is to get involved with a man again. She’s not happy with the attention she’s getting from the new ranch foreman, Rusty McIntrye, and how her son follows the man around like he’s a hero. What’s more troubling is the way she’s reacting to those attentions.
Publisher: Callie Hutton LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
A RUN FOR LOVE April, 1889 Tori Henderson wants independence, freedom, and no husband while she raises her orphaned nieces and nephews. Jesse Cochran wants a new start, far from the crippling effects of a childhood stained by growing up as the whore’s kid. They both enter the Oklahoma Land Run and end up neighbors. Sparks fly between them, which turns into a fire they can’t avoid. A PRESCRIPTION FOR LOVE 1903. Betrayed by his fiancée’s infidelity eight years ago, pharmacist Michael Henderson vowed he'd never risk his heart again. But he doesn't anticipate the tug of attraction he shares with his new employee. Heidi Lester flees her home, determined to prove to her overprotective parents she can conquer her debilitating asthma, to make a life of her own. However, her unscrupulous fiancé has no intention of letting her go. He has his own plans for Heidi and her inheritance. Will a scheme to ruin Michael's family force Heidi to marry her fiancé, or will assistance arrive from a surprising source to allow her to be with the man she truly loves? A CHANCE TO LOVE AGAIN In 1906 Oklahoma, the last thing ranch cook and widowed mother Rachel Stevens wants is to get involved with a man again. She’s not happy with the attention she’s getting from the new ranch foreman, Rusty McIntrye, and how her son follows the man around like he’s a hero. What’s more troubling is the way she’s reacting to those attentions.
Three Rivers Ranch Romance Box Set, Books 1 - 3
Author: Liz Isaacson
Publisher: AEJ Creative Works
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 895
Book Description
Grab this inspirational and satisfying western romance collection and get transported to a small town life filled with heartwarming scenes, sexy cowboys, and all the feels in the Three Rivers Ranch Romance series by USA Today bestselling author Liz Isaacson! For fans of the feel-good romantic stories found on the Hallmark Channel...read and enjoy the first three books in the bestselling Three Rivers Ranch Romance series now. Sexy and strong military cowboys, second chance romance, older brother's best friend, and a secret baby romance - all with the inspirational romance you're craving. Second Chance Ranch: Major Squire Ackerman wants to forgive Kelly for ignoring him a decade ago. He’d like to provide the stable life she needs, but with old wounds opening and a ranch on the brink of financial collapse, do Squire and Kelley have the patience and faith to make their second chance possible? Third Time's the Charm: First Lieutenant Peter Marshall has a truckload of debt and no way to provide for a family, but Chelsea helps him see past all the obstacles, all the scars. With so many unknowns, can Pete and Chelsea develop the love, acceptance, and faith needed to find their happily ever after? Fourth and Long: Commander Brett Murphy goes to Three Rivers Ranch to find some rest and relaxation with his Army buddies. Having his ex-wife show up with a seven-year-old she claims is his son is anything but the R&R he craves. Kate needs to make amends, and Brett needs to find forgiveness, but are they too late to find their happily ever after? "Isaacson artfully combines disparate threads in her contemporary Western Christian romance, the first in her Three Rivers Ranch series." ~BookLife, Publisher's Weekly Saddle up for tales of love, faith, and family life on the ranch! Read all the books in the bestselling Three Rivers Ranch Romance (Christian cowboy romance) series: 1. Second Chance Ranch 2. Third Time's the Charm 3. Fourth and Long 4. Fifth Generation Cowboy 5. Sixth Street Love Affair 6. The Seventh Sergeant 7. Eight Second Ride 8. Christmas in Three Rivers 9. Lucky Number Thirteen 10. The Curse of February Fourteenth 11. Fifteen Minutes of Fame 12. Sixteen Steps to Fall in Love 13. The Sleigh on Seventeenth Street 14. The First Lady of Three Rivers
Publisher: AEJ Creative Works
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 895
Book Description
Grab this inspirational and satisfying western romance collection and get transported to a small town life filled with heartwarming scenes, sexy cowboys, and all the feels in the Three Rivers Ranch Romance series by USA Today bestselling author Liz Isaacson! For fans of the feel-good romantic stories found on the Hallmark Channel...read and enjoy the first three books in the bestselling Three Rivers Ranch Romance series now. Sexy and strong military cowboys, second chance romance, older brother's best friend, and a secret baby romance - all with the inspirational romance you're craving. Second Chance Ranch: Major Squire Ackerman wants to forgive Kelly for ignoring him a decade ago. He’d like to provide the stable life she needs, but with old wounds opening and a ranch on the brink of financial collapse, do Squire and Kelley have the patience and faith to make their second chance possible? Third Time's the Charm: First Lieutenant Peter Marshall has a truckload of debt and no way to provide for a family, but Chelsea helps him see past all the obstacles, all the scars. With so many unknowns, can Pete and Chelsea develop the love, acceptance, and faith needed to find their happily ever after? Fourth and Long: Commander Brett Murphy goes to Three Rivers Ranch to find some rest and relaxation with his Army buddies. Having his ex-wife show up with a seven-year-old she claims is his son is anything but the R&R he craves. Kate needs to make amends, and Brett needs to find forgiveness, but are they too late to find their happily ever after? "Isaacson artfully combines disparate threads in her contemporary Western Christian romance, the first in her Three Rivers Ranch series." ~BookLife, Publisher's Weekly Saddle up for tales of love, faith, and family life on the ranch! Read all the books in the bestselling Three Rivers Ranch Romance (Christian cowboy romance) series: 1. Second Chance Ranch 2. Third Time's the Charm 3. Fourth and Long 4. Fifth Generation Cowboy 5. Sixth Street Love Affair 6. The Seventh Sergeant 7. Eight Second Ride 8. Christmas in Three Rivers 9. Lucky Number Thirteen 10. The Curse of February Fourteenth 11. Fifteen Minutes of Fame 12. Sixteen Steps to Fall in Love 13. The Sleigh on Seventeenth Street 14. The First Lady of Three Rivers
The Black Arrowhead Boxed Set (Books 1-3)
Author: Dannika Dark
Publisher: Dannika Dark
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1420
Book Description
Sparks fly in this riveting new series by USA Today bestselling author Dannika Dark. The most unconventional wolf pack ever assembled. New friends and old unite, overcoming all odds and forming a family in Texas Hill Country. Some are running from their past, but the past will always catch up when you least expect it. Brave women, fiercely loyal men, and plenty of twists will leave you on the edge of your seat in this action-packed series about love, found family, and defeating your enemies. THE VOW (Book 1) Melody loves the thrill of a new adventure, but she’s about to get more than she bargained for after she starts up a passionate affair while trapped in the middle of a murder investigation. High-stakes drama and hilarious antics ensue between the bow-wielding heroine and her best friend’s brother. This romance includes close proximity, a murder mystery, excellent use of a heat house, and a secret relationship all wrapped up into one delicious story. THE ALPHA (Book 2) Bad luck is following Hope like a menacing cloud, and things are about to heat up when she meets Tak, son of a famous tribal leader. Tak wants to bury the hatchet with his former best friend, but instead he winds up falling for his friend’s sister in this slow-burn romance about two emotionally scarred people navigating love, trust, and commitment. This cinnamon-roll alpha is not your typical wolf and will make you swoon, cheer, and possibly spit out your drink. THE CHOSEN (Book 3) Robyn is desperately searching for a pack, but Shifters don’t accept humans, especially ones with watchdogs. Her fate takes a wild turn when she hitches a ride with a band of rogues who are vying for a spot in a newly formed pack. She forms an unlikely romance with Montana, who will do anything to protect her. Against all odds, two people from different worlds fall in love. Includes forced marriage, high-stakes action, a slow-burn romance, and a treat for Mageri fans. Also, the dog doesn’t die. About: Shifters, shifter romance, wolf pack, alpha hero, cinnamon roll hero, amnesia romance, opposites attract, shapeshifters, who hurt you, tortured hero, slow burn romance, friends to romance, protective mate, fated mates, booktok, best friend's brother, burn down the world for you, fantasy romance, romantasy, spicy romance, spicy books, humorous fantasy, supernatural suspense, interspecies, native american romance, small town romance, feisty heroine, gentle giant, disability romance, series, southern romance
Publisher: Dannika Dark
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1420
Book Description
Sparks fly in this riveting new series by USA Today bestselling author Dannika Dark. The most unconventional wolf pack ever assembled. New friends and old unite, overcoming all odds and forming a family in Texas Hill Country. Some are running from their past, but the past will always catch up when you least expect it. Brave women, fiercely loyal men, and plenty of twists will leave you on the edge of your seat in this action-packed series about love, found family, and defeating your enemies. THE VOW (Book 1) Melody loves the thrill of a new adventure, but she’s about to get more than she bargained for after she starts up a passionate affair while trapped in the middle of a murder investigation. High-stakes drama and hilarious antics ensue between the bow-wielding heroine and her best friend’s brother. This romance includes close proximity, a murder mystery, excellent use of a heat house, and a secret relationship all wrapped up into one delicious story. THE ALPHA (Book 2) Bad luck is following Hope like a menacing cloud, and things are about to heat up when she meets Tak, son of a famous tribal leader. Tak wants to bury the hatchet with his former best friend, but instead he winds up falling for his friend’s sister in this slow-burn romance about two emotionally scarred people navigating love, trust, and commitment. This cinnamon-roll alpha is not your typical wolf and will make you swoon, cheer, and possibly spit out your drink. THE CHOSEN (Book 3) Robyn is desperately searching for a pack, but Shifters don’t accept humans, especially ones with watchdogs. Her fate takes a wild turn when she hitches a ride with a band of rogues who are vying for a spot in a newly formed pack. She forms an unlikely romance with Montana, who will do anything to protect her. Against all odds, two people from different worlds fall in love. Includes forced marriage, high-stakes action, a slow-burn romance, and a treat for Mageri fans. Also, the dog doesn’t die. About: Shifters, shifter romance, wolf pack, alpha hero, cinnamon roll hero, amnesia romance, opposites attract, shapeshifters, who hurt you, tortured hero, slow burn romance, friends to romance, protective mate, fated mates, booktok, best friend's brother, burn down the world for you, fantasy romance, romantasy, spicy romance, spicy books, humorous fantasy, supernatural suspense, interspecies, native american romance, small town romance, feisty heroine, gentle giant, disability romance, series, southern romance
A Run for Love
Author: Callie Hutton
Publisher: Callie Hutton LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Feisty school teacher Tori Henderson values her independence and has no use for a husband. When she finds herself the legal guardian of her two nieces, two nephews, and facing eviction from her Kansas home, she enters the 1889 Oklahoma Land Run and confronts a new set of challenges. The biggest obstacle being her new neighbor, cocky lawyer Jesse Cochran, the son of a whore-a man determined to put his past behind him and start a new life and family of his own. Despite the undeniable attraction between them, Tori is determined to keep him at arm's length, but a family emergency brings them together and they declare a truce. Can Jesse win Tori's heart after a series of unplanned events, or will tragedy tear them apart forever?
Publisher: Callie Hutton LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Feisty school teacher Tori Henderson values her independence and has no use for a husband. When she finds herself the legal guardian of her two nieces, two nephews, and facing eviction from her Kansas home, she enters the 1889 Oklahoma Land Run and confronts a new set of challenges. The biggest obstacle being her new neighbor, cocky lawyer Jesse Cochran, the son of a whore-a man determined to put his past behind him and start a new life and family of his own. Despite the undeniable attraction between them, Tori is determined to keep him at arm's length, but a family emergency brings them together and they declare a truce. Can Jesse win Tori's heart after a series of unplanned events, or will tragedy tear them apart forever?
Heirlooms of the Heart
Author: Callie Hutton
Publisher: Callie Hutton LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This book is 100% created by the author. No AI was used. Annie Jordan, abusive marriage survivor and owner of Heirlooms of the Heart, an antique store, has sworn off relationships of any kind—until she comes face to face with the object of her teenage crush and falls into his arms, literally. Widower Lucas Raven has returned to Duncan after retiring from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Lucas has two things in mind: ask Annie to look at the antiques he found in the attic of his house, and see if his feelings for her have lasted through the years. She does, and they have—tenfold. When Annie realizes the antique doll she's agreed to sell has a curse attached to it, she wonders if it's behind the strange things happening to her. Is it truly the doll wreaking havoc, or is someone out to get her? And since she's sworn off relationships, how can she keep a very determined Lucas at arm's length? Heirlooms of the Heart is a re-issue of Tessa’s Treasures with additions and changes.
Publisher: Callie Hutton LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This book is 100% created by the author. No AI was used. Annie Jordan, abusive marriage survivor and owner of Heirlooms of the Heart, an antique store, has sworn off relationships of any kind—until she comes face to face with the object of her teenage crush and falls into his arms, literally. Widower Lucas Raven has returned to Duncan after retiring from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Lucas has two things in mind: ask Annie to look at the antiques he found in the attic of his house, and see if his feelings for her have lasted through the years. She does, and they have—tenfold. When Annie realizes the antique doll she's agreed to sell has a curse attached to it, she wonders if it's behind the strange things happening to her. Is it truly the doll wreaking havoc, or is someone out to get her? And since she's sworn off relationships, how can she keep a very determined Lucas at arm's length? Heirlooms of the Heart is a re-issue of Tessa’s Treasures with additions and changes.
Sooner Or Later
Author: Vickie McDonough
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 9781593108502
Category : Arranged marriage
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Rebekah's dreams have become a nightmare. For years, her mother told her, Sooner or later, some handsome man is going to sweep you off your feet and make you his wife. But that was before her mother and brother died, and before her stepfather agreed to marry her to a repulsive neighbor in exchange for liquor and a side of beef. Mason Danfield has no interest in a wife. He's focused on his motherless niece and nephew. But when Rebekah flees her home in the middle of the night, Mason must intervene or see her suffer, maybe even die, on the prairie. Will God lead Rebekah to the love she yearns for sooner, rather than later? Will Rebekah and Mason allow God's direction to fulfill their dreams? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 9781593108502
Category : Arranged marriage
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Rebekah's dreams have become a nightmare. For years, her mother told her, Sooner or later, some handsome man is going to sweep you off your feet and make you his wife. But that was before her mother and brother died, and before her stepfather agreed to marry her to a repulsive neighbor in exchange for liquor and a side of beef. Mason Danfield has no interest in a wife. He's focused on his motherless niece and nephew. But when Rebekah flees her home in the middle of the night, Mason must intervene or see her suffer, maybe even die, on the prairie. Will God lead Rebekah to the love she yearns for sooner, rather than later? Will Rebekah and Mason allow God's direction to fulfill their dreams? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!
Desire for Three [Desire, Oklahoma 1]
Author: Leah Brooke
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand
ISBN: 160601238X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
[Siren Menage Amour: Erotic Contemporary, Menage à Trois Romance, M/F/M, with Dom/sub BDSM] With her fortieth birthday approaching and a bad marriage behind her, Jessica Tyler wants a fresh start. Marriage left her an emotionless shell and she vows never to get involved with a man again. Giving in to her sister, Jesse agrees to visit her in Desire, Oklahoma. But Desire is a small town unlike any other. Dom/sub and menage relationships are the norm in a town where ranchers and cowboys adore and protect their women in ways that leave Jesse...fascinated. She's first intrigued, then alarmed when two gorgeous over-protective brothers, Clay and Rio Erickson, rush to claim her for their own. Yanked from her protective shell, threatened by her ex, Jesse is determined to stay strong, even as her two formidable lovers are intent on possessing her. Will her independence be smothered or will love give her the strength to change all three of their lives forever? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand
ISBN: 160601238X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
[Siren Menage Amour: Erotic Contemporary, Menage à Trois Romance, M/F/M, with Dom/sub BDSM] With her fortieth birthday approaching and a bad marriage behind her, Jessica Tyler wants a fresh start. Marriage left her an emotionless shell and she vows never to get involved with a man again. Giving in to her sister, Jesse agrees to visit her in Desire, Oklahoma. But Desire is a small town unlike any other. Dom/sub and menage relationships are the norm in a town where ranchers and cowboys adore and protect their women in ways that leave Jesse...fascinated. She's first intrigued, then alarmed when two gorgeous over-protective brothers, Clay and Rio Erickson, rush to claim her for their own. Yanked from her protective shell, threatened by her ex, Jesse is determined to stay strong, even as her two formidable lovers are intent on possessing her. Will her independence be smothered or will love give her the strength to change all three of their lives forever? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Pride
Author: Rachel Vincent
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 1426827253
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
I'm on trial for my life. Falsely accused of infecting my human ex-boyfriend—and killing him to cover up the crime. Infecting a human is one of three capital offenses recognized by the Pride—along with murder and disclosure of our existence to a human. I'm two for three. A goner. Now we've discovered a rogue stray terrorizing the mountainside, hunting a wild teenage tabbycat. It's up to us to find and stop him before a human discovers us. With my lover Marc's help, I think I can protect the vulnerable girl from both the ambitious rogue and the scheming of the territorial council. If I survive my own trial…
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 1426827253
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
I'm on trial for my life. Falsely accused of infecting my human ex-boyfriend—and killing him to cover up the crime. Infecting a human is one of three capital offenses recognized by the Pride—along with murder and disclosure of our existence to a human. I'm two for three. A goner. Now we've discovered a rogue stray terrorizing the mountainside, hunting a wild teenage tabbycat. It's up to us to find and stop him before a human discovers us. With my lover Marc's help, I think I can protect the vulnerable girl from both the ambitious rogue and the scheming of the territorial council. If I survive my own trial…
One Night with a Cowboy
Author: Cat Johnson
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420137026
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A professor’s one-night stand with a bull rider leads to a wild ride when they meet again in a sizzling romance by the New York Times bestselling author. A single look at the leggy blonde in the stands and rodeo cowboy Tucker Jenkins is ready to buck all night long. It's time to forget all about his cheating ex and his usual hands-off policy. It’s a care-free night of unbridled passion: no strings attached—and no contact info exchanged. An English professor from the East Coast, Becca Hart isn’t your average buckle bunny. But no advanced degree could prepare her for Tuck’s moves in the arena—or in bed. But most shocking of all is when she finds herself sitting across from him at her first Oklahoma State University staff meeting. Once they’ve reconnected, Tuck knows it's all about holding on. Now he just has to convince Becca that a rough start out of the chute doesn't mean they can’t go the distance. "A sweet and hot hero you'll want to keep around for longer than one night!"—Lorelei James New York Times bestselling contemporary western romance author of the Rough Riders and Blacktop Cowboys series.
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420137026
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A professor’s one-night stand with a bull rider leads to a wild ride when they meet again in a sizzling romance by the New York Times bestselling author. A single look at the leggy blonde in the stands and rodeo cowboy Tucker Jenkins is ready to buck all night long. It's time to forget all about his cheating ex and his usual hands-off policy. It’s a care-free night of unbridled passion: no strings attached—and no contact info exchanged. An English professor from the East Coast, Becca Hart isn’t your average buckle bunny. But no advanced degree could prepare her for Tuck’s moves in the arena—or in bed. But most shocking of all is when she finds herself sitting across from him at her first Oklahoma State University staff meeting. Once they’ve reconnected, Tuck knows it's all about holding on. Now he just has to convince Becca that a rough start out of the chute doesn't mean they can’t go the distance. "A sweet and hot hero you'll want to keep around for longer than one night!"—Lorelei James New York Times bestselling contemporary western romance author of the Rough Riders and Blacktop Cowboys series.
Emmett Hardy Crime Novels (Books 1-3)
Author: Chris Kelsey
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1243
Book Description
"Poignant and funny, studded with characters who haunt your imagination long after you've read the final page." –Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author of Cave of Bones “This top-notch suspense thriller will seize your attention, and you’ll be enthralled by the characters and the author’s witty and appealing style.” –Sublime Book Review "A strong mystery-thriller that clearly shows some secrets, like a few bodies, can’t stay buried." –Kirkus Reviews ***This box set includes the first three crime fiction novels in the Emmett Hardy Crime Novels. Book #4, Junker Blues, is now available. WHERE THE HURT IS (Book 1) When everyone would prefer to look the other way, can one man cut through fear and prejudice to unmask a killer? Oklahoma, 1965. Emmett Hardy is focused on drinking his failures away. And despite his general enthusiasm for the social reforms sweeping the country, the disillusioned police chief isn't surprised by his community's ongoing casual racism. But he's still shocked when he discovers the body of a Black woman with a slashed throat dumped by the railroad tracks. When the state authorities offer only a lazy investigation and arrest an unlikely suspect, Hardy puts down the bottle and swears to uncover the real murderer. But with resistance from his all-white neighbors and the clues leading to the small town's most powerful citizen, the upstanding cop may be heading straight into danger. Will Hardy's unrelenting race to find the truth destroy his life? Where the Hurt Is is the complex first book in the Emmett Hardy Crime Novel series. If you like tortured heroes, tense twists, and authentic settings, then you'll love Chris Kelsey's poignant novel. BUTCHERVILLE (Book 2) The residents of tiny Butcherville, Oklahoma love their God-given freedoms so much, they refuse to hire their own police force. When they need a cop, they just call Emmett Hardy, police chief of Burr, the closest neighboring town. Whether it’s to break up a fight, dissuade an angry good ol’ boy from hunting rabbits with an M-16, or eject an unruly patron from Butcherville’s combination strip joint/bookstore, Emmett’s always glad to oblige … that is, until a local business owner’s lust for money and power results in a deadly shootout and multiple kidnappings. Suddenly, Emmett’s good intentions are fraught with dangerous consequences. Besieged by friend and foe alike, and sabotaged by a fondness for drink that’s starting to affect his work, Emmett is the last man standing between a community of honest people trying to do their best with what little they have, and an evil that threatens not only their jobs and homes, but their very lives. AIN'T NOTHIN' PERSONAL (Book 3) After a kidnap-for-hire plot results in the death of a young boy, Burr police chief Emmett Hardy blames himself and has an alcohol-fueled breakdown. His life at a crossroads, Hardy checks into the hospital for treatment, only to discover upon his release that he's been suspended from duty. When a dying prisoner contacts him about a long-forgotten unsolved case, Emmett-temporarily at loose ends-begins an informal investigation. Soon he becomes a target of violence himself, as his investigation becomes a murder probe implicating the most powerful men in town. Hardy is forced to relive one of the most traumatic events of his childhood, and faces the possibility that members of his own family may have been involved in the crime. Ultimately, with Emmett's tenuous grasp on sobriety slipping and his moral foundation shifting beneath his feet, the answer to the question, "Who do I trust?" becomes a matter of life and death.
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1243
Book Description
"Poignant and funny, studded with characters who haunt your imagination long after you've read the final page." –Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author of Cave of Bones “This top-notch suspense thriller will seize your attention, and you’ll be enthralled by the characters and the author’s witty and appealing style.” –Sublime Book Review "A strong mystery-thriller that clearly shows some secrets, like a few bodies, can’t stay buried." –Kirkus Reviews ***This box set includes the first three crime fiction novels in the Emmett Hardy Crime Novels. Book #4, Junker Blues, is now available. WHERE THE HURT IS (Book 1) When everyone would prefer to look the other way, can one man cut through fear and prejudice to unmask a killer? Oklahoma, 1965. Emmett Hardy is focused on drinking his failures away. And despite his general enthusiasm for the social reforms sweeping the country, the disillusioned police chief isn't surprised by his community's ongoing casual racism. But he's still shocked when he discovers the body of a Black woman with a slashed throat dumped by the railroad tracks. When the state authorities offer only a lazy investigation and arrest an unlikely suspect, Hardy puts down the bottle and swears to uncover the real murderer. But with resistance from his all-white neighbors and the clues leading to the small town's most powerful citizen, the upstanding cop may be heading straight into danger. Will Hardy's unrelenting race to find the truth destroy his life? Where the Hurt Is is the complex first book in the Emmett Hardy Crime Novel series. If you like tortured heroes, tense twists, and authentic settings, then you'll love Chris Kelsey's poignant novel. BUTCHERVILLE (Book 2) The residents of tiny Butcherville, Oklahoma love their God-given freedoms so much, they refuse to hire their own police force. When they need a cop, they just call Emmett Hardy, police chief of Burr, the closest neighboring town. Whether it’s to break up a fight, dissuade an angry good ol’ boy from hunting rabbits with an M-16, or eject an unruly patron from Butcherville’s combination strip joint/bookstore, Emmett’s always glad to oblige … that is, until a local business owner’s lust for money and power results in a deadly shootout and multiple kidnappings. Suddenly, Emmett’s good intentions are fraught with dangerous consequences. Besieged by friend and foe alike, and sabotaged by a fondness for drink that’s starting to affect his work, Emmett is the last man standing between a community of honest people trying to do their best with what little they have, and an evil that threatens not only their jobs and homes, but their very lives. AIN'T NOTHIN' PERSONAL (Book 3) After a kidnap-for-hire plot results in the death of a young boy, Burr police chief Emmett Hardy blames himself and has an alcohol-fueled breakdown. His life at a crossroads, Hardy checks into the hospital for treatment, only to discover upon his release that he's been suspended from duty. When a dying prisoner contacts him about a long-forgotten unsolved case, Emmett-temporarily at loose ends-begins an informal investigation. Soon he becomes a target of violence himself, as his investigation becomes a murder probe implicating the most powerful men in town. Hardy is forced to relive one of the most traumatic events of his childhood, and faces the possibility that members of his own family may have been involved in the crime. Ultimately, with Emmett's tenuous grasp on sobriety slipping and his moral foundation shifting beneath his feet, the answer to the question, "Who do I trust?" becomes a matter of life and death.