Old Horses

Despite the disfiguring injury that ended Old Sam's career as a champion thoroughbred trotter, he is still as fast and as canny as ever, an indispensable help for the Scott family in their new home. Then, Old Sam mysteriously goes missing. Johnny figures that any thief who dares to steal that horse will soon be sorry. With the help of Lee and their gang of friends, Johnny soon has things well in hand, finding Old Sam's track, setting up a communication system that works with mirrors and well-placed minions, and generally running circles around his elders.

Perfect for fans of Gervase Phinn, James Herriot and Alexander McCall Smith. Father Okoli dreams of owning a flock of hens and studying for a PhD, when his bishop saddles him with yet another parish to look after. But as Father moves to Moreton-on-the-Edge, a farming village in the English Cotswolds, he’s plugged into a community of warm-hearted characters, from the motherly parish secretary to her septuagenarian neighbour who’s become a cycling champion, and from teenagers requiring driving lessons to atheist publicans who believe in miracles. Between a wacky race and a scarecrow ...

When Captain Quincy's company of Rangers is ordered to the Big Bend, Nate has no choice but to ride with them. It appears his odds of finding the men who murdered his family grow more distant with each passing mile. But a chance encounter with a patrol of buffalo soldiers provides the first solid lead as to the gang's whereabouts--and Captain Quincy's Rangers make a detour to find the pale-eyed demon whose gang has been responsible for so many deaths. Will Nate and his Ranger companions finally catch up with the killers? Nate's gut feeling says they will—but who will survive?

Texas Ranger Nate Stewart has been through a lot in his life—and his losses aren’t over yet. In the months that Nate has ridden with Captain Quincy and his Rangers, his best friend and pardner, Hoot Harrison, has been the rock Nate has depended on. But once beautiful Clarissa Hennessey comes into Hoot’s life, she sets out to destroy the friendship between the two young Rangers. When the chips are down and Black Dog’s raiders attack the Hennessey ranch, there’s bound to be bloodshed and lives lost. Will Clarissa divide Hoot and Nate forever, or can Hoot prove that he’s A RANGER ...

This is the story of Austin, a cowboy who has been a marshal in several small towns. He has become a name to those who live by the gun. Because of the reputation he has made, he is asked to become a United States Marshal. He is sent to clean up towns where his kind of law is needed to bring back order. He is free to clean them up by the method of his choice. Sometimes his method is gentle. Sometimes it is harsh. But no matter which method he chooses, he always restores law and order to the town.I don’t know why I became involved in this mess. I discovered a body along the trail just ...

This is the story of a teenager boy who sets out to avenge the murder of his best friend; and becomes one the most successful bounty hunters in the country. He travels from the open range of Montana to the flat lands along the Gulf of Mexico. His specialty is the high dollar criminal with a large bounty. These are dangerous men who will die before allowing themselves to be arrested. Most of them have committed a crime that will cause them to be hung. Many of them are living in plain sight; because they are so dangerous, the local law enforcement is afraid to try to apprehend them. It is a ...

In the elite dressage circles of New Orleans, where tradition and excellence reign supreme, Grant faces an unexpected challenge. As a seasoned and classically trained dressage instructor, he has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of horsemanship and guiding his students. But his steadfast commitment is put to the test when Melody McFarland, the barn's influential owner, introduces a new trainer. Kitty Beauveloir, a spoiled debutante fresh from a brief stint studying riding in Europe, arrives with an air of entitlement and a penchant for disruption. Delighting in tormenting Grant, ...

Traditional and progressive meet in ruby red west-central Texas... Emmie Warren is a middle school teacher who is trying not to rock the boat until she can finish her Master’s Degree and find the courage to move herself and her son away from sleepy Sweetwater to diverse, vibrant Austin, the only place in Texas she ever felt free to be herself. She’s been hiding her truth for years. She doesn’t see any reason to change that before she can make a clean break of things and start all over. Cass Prater is a brash cowgirl who lives life out loud, wherever she lives. She's got a plan and she...

She played with fire to save her legacy. He walked through flames to protect her. With her father's terminal illness draining their funds, Peach has resorted to desperate measures, including secretly dancing for strangers online to maintain the family ranch. But when she discovers hidden cameras in her bathroom and starts receiving threatening messages from an obsessed fan, she realizes that she's not the only one with secrets to hide. When mysterious CC Investments offers to buy the property, the small town's mistrust of outsiders threatens to destroy Peach's last chance at salvation. ...

When Lauren’s dad discovers she is being stalked, he sends her away to stay with his sister. Lauren doesn’t want to go but when she arrives at Misty Lake, a surprise awaits: her own horse to ride! The golden days of summer stretch before her with wondrous promise. Then Lauren overhears her stalker’s name. Shocked, she runs away on her new horse, and finds something she never expected in a million years, something both terrible beyond belief and more amazing than she can imagine!

Some of the greatest hounds in the southwest match wits, courage, and endurance with the elusive cougar, bear, and wildcat. New Mexico and Arizona have produced some truly exceptional hounds and houndsmen over the years, and the Slash Ranch hounds were among the best. Over much of the first half of the 1900’s these hounds with Dub Evans were making a name for themselves all over the southwest. People coming from far and wide to witness them in action as well as for the chance to harvest bear and lion. The Black Range and Gila Wilderness of New Mexico where much of this book takes place, ...

Love and war don't go together, or do they? Jessica is sure she has found the love of her life. Then, just before they are to marry, the civil war comes. Daniel can't ignore the call to serve. Follow Jess and Daniel as they navigate all the trials of wartime romance in this once in a lifetime love story, set in the deep south.

A Tale of Sweetbriars. A 'feel good', coming of age series, for horse-mad girls, teens and those 'young at heart'. Tabby's Big Year, won the Best Young Adult Fiction award at the 2019 EQUUS Film Festival. It's also been called a 'Must Read' by Horse & Hound and 'included several times in the Pony Magazine's best horse book recommendations. Welcome to the yard! Come and meet the girls... Cate, Tabby and Violet. This second book follows Tabby. After her father vanishes, a deep rift develops in Tabby's family. Tabby's mother is focused on being a star performer in her pharmaceutical sales ...

Cade Philips was always so serious and thought everything through, but that all changed one day when he spotted a woman across the way at his sister’s wedding. He didn’t know what drew him to her, but everything changed that day. He couldn’t keep her off of his mind, and he wasn’t sure that he wanted to. Cade knew that he was going to love this woman for the rest of his life. Winn, Winifred Christian, had always been a tomboy. She’d grown up helping her pa on their ranch and taking care of her little sister. She’d always wanted to learn to be a girl though, but when that back ...

My name is Casey Dozer, and I have been working on a horse ranch in the three corners area. That is what they call the area where Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas all meet. I have been working there for the best part of five years. I am on my way home, because I received a telegram from my mother that read, come home. She would never have sent that telegram unless there was a serious problem. Casey comes home to find her missing, and a stranger, claiming ownership of his home. The battle between the two of them has ramifications for Casey that will last for years.

One of the most thrilling Times in American History was the Pony Express Trail stretching almost 2,000 miles from Missouri to California, where pony riders--orphans and teens were preferred for this demanding deadly job--carried mail on horseback and leaped from one animal to the next every 10-15 miles to cover 75-100 miles daily. The Pony Express, however, lasted less than two years, replaced by the trans-continental telegraph. Ellis, an adventurer since his own youth when he ran away from home thumbing from Alabama to New York, retraced the Pony Express Trail by foot, horse, covered wagon...

For six months Dezten and Aphia have been on the run from her Pa. Recently her Pa’s men have been getting closer and closer to finding them, so Dezten did the last thing that he wanted to do, he married Aphia to save her. Dezten only expected the marriage to last as long as he needed to hide her, but Aphia had other plans. Aphia prayed to God that she could win his heart like he’d already won hers. Winning His Heart is the third book in the Montana Weddings series written by Robyn L Ackland. Each book in the series can be enjoyed as a standalone story or in series with some characters ...

As an earl's daughter, I expect to be matched with a fellow peer of the realm—not given to the stable master. My father has a gambling problem, however, and he's behind on the servants' wages. Reuben is a brutal looking fellow, yes, and quiet, but the animals under his care trust him. Perhaps can I learn to, too... Romantic with unfettered raunch and a happily ever after. TRADED: TRADED TO THE STABLE MASTER TRADED TO THE BLACKSMITH TRADED TO THE ENEMY TRADED TO THE BRUTE TRADED TO THE HIGHWAYMAN BOXED SET: BOOKS 1-5 And MY SENSUAL DUKE: TAKE ME AT MIDNIGHT, MY DUKE THE DUKE'S SENSUAL ...

A horse wrangler’s quest for justice ignites as he confronts the outlaw who shattered his peace, with the enigmatic Evelyn by his side. Shane Williams is a seasoned horse wrangler in his town of Greenville. Five years ago, an outlaw by the name of Joe Blackwood took the lives of Shane’s family. Scarred by the life altering event, Shane has moved forward and found solace in the quiet routines of his wrangling career. However, this peace does not last when Blackwood resurfaces in a nearby town and causes havoc by killing innocent townsfolk. Shane’s wounds are ripped open anew and he ...

Welcome to the Western "Desert Bloodline" by Ken Cannon, a captivating Western novel that will transport you to a world of untamed landscapes, rugged cowboys, and hidden secrets. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey where the desert's bloodline runs deep, and the echoes of the past intertwine with the present. This is a tale that will grip your heart and leave you yearning for more. Step into the enchanting setting of the American West, where the sunsets paint the sky in hues of gold and the vast desert stretches out as far as the eye can see. Set in a time when the frontier was still ...