Oregon, 1890. Alex Montgomery s hrůzou zjišťuje, že jeho mladší bratr zneužil prostou bezbrannou dívku. Sžíraný pocitem viny souhlasí, že zachrání rodinnou čest - ožení se a vychová bratrovo dítě. Netuší, že formální svazek s půvabnou němou Annie od základu změní jeho život.
Caitlin O’Shannesy přežila dvacet let, kdy jí otec alkoholik, dělal ze života peklo. Po jeho smrti silná a odvážná Caitlin dědí ranč v Coloradu, pociťuje oddanost k bratrovi a stálou nedůvěru k mužům, když tu se na scéně objevuje protivník. Ace Keegan, muž cti, se vrací do městečka Bezejmenné s úmyslem pomstít vraždu svého nevlastního otce. Když svým plánovaným činem pošpiní dobré jméno dcery mrtvého nepřítele, rozhodne se, že dívka nebyla součástí jeho pomsty a napravi to svatbou s Caitlin. Ani tajná bolest a nejistota nemohou přemoci hrdého ducha ženy, kterou mylně nazývají Keeganova děvka. Ace se rozhodne, že trpělivě bude probouzet city, které má jeho Caitlin ve svém zkoušeném srdci, až se rozhoří silou lásky. Much A1 Příběh, který by se mohl nazývat Vyléčena láskou, se odehrává daleko na Divokém Západě, v městečku, kde vládne bezpráví a kam si přichází Mstitel vyrovnat účty.
New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson takes readers to a quaint wilderness town, where a man and a woman find a second chance at life—and love… Determined to give her son Jeremy the childhood he deserves, Chloe Evans has left a tough past behind and is starting fresh in the charming resort town of Jack Pine, Oregon. But protecting Jeremy becomes a dicey proposition when he seeks out the most dangerous man in town to heal his sick puppy. Chloe has been warned to stay away from Ben Longtree. But there’s something about the gentle, untamed loner that intrigues her… Long ago, Ben accepted his role as town outcast. Rumored to have once killed a man, he lives in splendid isolation with his forgetful mother, secretly employing his skills as a veterinarian to heal the wounded animals that mysteriously come to him. Now, Chloe’s sunny warmth and brave tenacity arouse desires he has long denied. And although Ben is notorious for his healing touch, it is Chloe’s hands—and heart—that have the power to save his battered soul.
New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson's Coulter Family series continues in this poignant story of a love that defies all the odds...Five years ago, Laura Townsend’s life was nearly destroyed when a head injury impaired her ability to use language and forced her to abandon a brilliant career. Despite her difficulties, she never lost her vivacious spirit or sunny disposition. Now she has a great new job at an animal clinic—and a handsome new boss who fills her heart with longing. But veterinarian Isaiah Coulter deserves a woman who can meet all his needs. Battling her feelings, Laura decides that sometimes a woman must love a man enough to walk away… When Isaiah hired Laura, he wasn’t expecting her to be such a breath of fresh air. Impressed by her healing touch—and captivated by her dazzling beauty—Isaiah finds himself falling in love. And he’ll move heaven and earth to convince Laura that she’s the woman he needs…
Zeke Coulter has no intention of getting married --- until he buys a ranch next door to Natalie Patterson, a sexy divorcee with two kids, a zany extended family, and a philandering ex-husband involved in shady business dealings. When Natalie's twelve-year-old son vandalizes Zeke's property and she is unable to pay for the damages, Zeke offers to let the boy work off the debt.As Zeke struggles to instill a sense of responsibility and self-worth in the troubled youngster, he finds his life being turned upside down by Natalie, whose sultry singing voice and striking eyes disguise her underlying lack of belief in herself or in her dream of becoming a professional singer. With rugged determination, Zeke undertakes to bolster her confidence, revive her ability to trust men ... and thoroughly seduce her. But just as their attraction begins to blossom, a twist of fate gravely threatens their life together ...
Třicetiletý oregonský rančer Ryan Kendrick se při návštěvě rodinného obchodu Coulterových seznámí s jejich dcerou Bethany, která tam pracuje jako účetní. Dívka ho upoutá natolik, že si hned neuvědomí její fyzické postižení. Bethany, vášnivá jezdkyně, totiž před osmi lety spadla z koně a od té doby je upoutaná na invalidní vozík. Navíc ji tehdy opustil snoubenec a Bethany se zapřisáhla, že se už nikdy nezamiluje. Ryan se však nedá odradit jejím odmítáním a Bethany si postupně uvědomuje, že má novou naději na lásku. Ale copak by mohla být plnohodnotnou manželkou člověka, který je tělem i duší rančer?
When Molly Wells showed up at Jake Coulter's ranch, she had nothing but some extra clothes, a stolen horse, and a fear of her ex-husband that threatened to rule her life. She'd heard Jake was a real-life horse whisperer-and perhaps the only man alive who could help the beautiful stallion that her ex-husband had so bitterly abused. But she had no idea that Jake's talents would work their magic on her, with the same power to gain her trust, give her strength, and whisper away her deepest fears.
New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson presents the first novel in her Comache series—a powerful historical romance about a man and a woman caught between two worlds… Orphaned seven years ago after witnessing the brutal murder of her parents at the hands of the Comanche people, golden-haired Loretta Simpson still lives in terror that the warriors will return—her fear so powerful, she is no longer able to speak a word. Called the U.S. Army’s most cunning adversary, Hunter of the Wolf believes that Loretta is the “honey-haired woman with no voice” of ancient prophecy—the one he must honor for all eternity. But Loretta can only see Hunter as the enemy who has stolen her, refusing to succumb to his control, or his touch. Despite the hatred intensifying between their peoples, Loretta and Hunter gradually find their prejudices giving way to respect, then flaring into feelings too dangerous to express. In the midst of such conflict, it will take all the force of their extraordinary love to find a safe place...
From “incomparable” (Fresh Fiction) New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson comes a heartfelt historical romance about lost souls, second chances, and love everlasting. Random, Colorado, is just another stop on the road for solitary gunslinger Gabriel Valance. Known for his drinking, gambling, and womanizing, he prefers to remain a stranger to anyone who crosses his path. But when an upstart gunslinger catches Gabe off guard and shoots him down, he regrets his empty, lonely life with his dying breath... Golden-haired beauty Nancy Hoffman settled in Random after fleeing an abusive past. Caring for her younger sister and working in a hat shop help her to forge ahead, Nacy remains fearful and mistrustful of men—and of marriage... Their paths will cross when Gabe gets a second chance at life and a divine mission: to sweep Nancy off her feet, gain her trust, and convince her to believe in his love. And in doing so, the once-hardened cowboy may just save himself.
The year is 1889, and Rachel Hollister hasn't set foot outside her house in five years. Ever since a savage attack left her family dead, she's cordoned herself off from the outside world, afraid to let anyone into her home—or into her heart. But now trouble has appeared on her doorstep—and suddenly she has no choice but to let a handsome rancher invade her well-guarded existence ...Confirmed bachelor Joseph Paxton grudgingly offers to take up temporary residence at the Hollister ranch—even though it's obvious Rachel doesn't want his protection. But once he catches a glimpse of his beautiful young ward and her remarkable spirit, he'll do anything to break through the dark spell that's walled off her heart. It may take a miracle, but he's determined to make her see the refuge he's offering in his embrace—and the splendor that exists beyond her front door. Otherwise he'll just have to build a safe haven big enough for the both of them ...
