Wild Montana Sky


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Since her husband's death, Samantha Sawyers Rodriguez and her son have been little more than prisoners on her father-in-law's estate in 1890s Argentina. Now, thanks to her late uncle, she has an inheritance--a Montana ranch that she plans to transform into a sanctuary for orphaned boys while raising her family's miniature horses. Not everyone in Sweetwater Springs, however, is happy about her arrival. Samantha's neighbor, Wyatt Thompson, insists she has no idea what she's taking on--with the ranch or with the neglected boys she's adopted. Though she can't deny her attraction to Wyatt, Samantha intends to succeed on her own terms. But when a string of fires turns the locals against her boys, she and Wyatt see all they have to lose--and gain--in this wild and beautiful country. Sweet, heartfelt, and filled with adventure, Starry Montana Sky is an unforgettable follow-up to Debra Holland's acclaimed USA Today bestselling romance Wild Montana Sky, filled with characters as bold and free as the land they love. Amazon Editors selected Starry Montana Sky as one of 50 Great American Love Stories. The Montana Sky series: Wild Montana Sky Starry Montana Sky Stormy Montana Sky Montana Sky Christmas Painted Montana Sky Mail-Order Brides of the West: Trudy




Painted Montana Sky


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In Painted Montana Sky, a NOVELLA from the acclaimed Montana Sky Series, USA Today bestselling author Debra Holland brings together two people who have turned their backs on love and relationships. In 1894, Lily Maxwell, aspiring painter, travels to Sweetwater Springs, Montana, with her precious cocker spaniel to work on an artistic project that could launch her career. For years, Lily has denied herself happiness because of her equestrian accident that left her with a damaged hip, a limp, and a sense of unworthiness. Her inability to bear children has kept her from giving her heart to anyone. After rancher Tyler Dunn's wife abandoned him and their son, he wants nothing to do with women. But this new girl in town, with her lovely violet eyes and her wonderful talent, stirs feelings in Tyler. After Tyler rescues Lily's dog from being swept away by the river, Lily develops a friendship with him, the people on his ranch, and his young son, Oliver. Yet the two of them dare not give in to their feelings for each other. Can these lonely souls find their hearts' desires under the majestic Montana Sky? "The Montana Sky series is definitely one that I would recommend to historical romance lovers or for anyone looking for a romance that is just a simple sweet romance. " Paperbacks and Frosting Reviews MONTANA SKY SERIES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER:Sweet historical Western/Prairie Romance 1882Beneath Montana's Sky1886Mail-Order Brides of the West: TrudyMail-Order Brides of the West: LinaMail-Order Brides of the West: DarcyMail-Order Brides of the West: PrudenceMail-Order Brides of the West: Bertha 1890sGrace: Bride of Montana Wild Montana Sky Starry Montana Sky Stormy Montana SkyMontana Sky ChristmasA Valentine's ChoiceIrish BlessingA Rolling Stone Painted Montana SkyGlorious Montana SkyHealing Montana Sky Sweetwater Springs ScroogeSweetwater Springs ChristmasMystic Montana SkySinging Montana Sky Bright Montana Sky (March 2018)Montana Sky Justice (August 2018)2015Angel in Paradise




Starry Montana Sky


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The telegram Samantha Sawyer Rodriguez holds is her key to freedom: her late uncle, Ezra, has left her his ranch in Sweetwater Springs, Montana. At last, she and her young son will have a true home, and she can finally pursue her dreams of raising her prized miniature horses and building a sanctuary for wayward orphans. Prosperous rancher Wyatt Thompson has long coveted that river property. It's bad enough that Ezra's niece refuses to sell it, but worse by far that she's stubborn, proud, and breathtakingly beautiful. The lovely widow and her adopted sons awaken memories of a shameful past he's struggled to overcome. Yet when Samantha's safety is threatened, he?ll risk everything to save the unexpected family he's come to cherish.




Mystic Montana Sky


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A caravan driven at breakneck speed through the hills of Montana is the least of Magdalena Baxter's concerns. Evicted from their home, and due to soon give birth, the Gypsy woman is forced to follow her husband, Oswald, a drunk and abusive miner who hopes to find work in a neighboring town. Despite calling Sweetwater Springs home, wealthy banker Caleb Livingston clings to his elitist East Coast ways. While this may have brought him prestige, he's missed out on romance at every turn. When Caleb's buggy collides with the Baxters' caravan, Oswald is instantly killed and Maggie goes into labor. Caleb manages to keep his guilt and terror at bay long enough to make her comfortable and deliver her baby, a harrowing and ultimately endearing experience. Can Maggie--now stranded with her newborn child--learn to trust again? Will Caleb overcome his sense of obligation and highbrow conceit to open his heart to lasting love?




Montana Sky


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#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts surpasses herself once again, with a novel as sweeping and extraordinary as the Montana sky itself… When Jack Mercy died, he left behind a ranch worth nearly twenty million dollars. Now his three daughters—each born of a different mother, and each unknown by the others—are gathered to hear the reading of the will. But the women are shocked to learn that before any of them can inherit, they must live together on the ranch for one year. For Tess, a screenwriter who just wants to collect her cash and get back to Hollywood, it’s a nightmare. For Lily, on the run from her abusive ex-husband, it’s a refuge. And for Willa—who grew up on the ranch—it’s an intrusion into her rightful home. They are sisters...and strangers. Now they face a challenge: to put their bitterness aside and live like a family. To protect each other from danger—and unite against an enemy who threatens to destroy them all...




Visions of the Big Sky


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Ancient ecstasies -- Visualizing Lewis and Clark and the meaning of the West -- The eye and the heart in George Catlin's West -- Karl Bodmer's gift -- Alfred Jacob Miller's new Western American -- Jesus and animus beneath the Bitterroots -- An entire Heaven and an entire Earth : audubon on the Missouri -- Albert Bierstadt and the mountains of Mars -- Thomas Moran's Rocky Mountain romance -- Coming to terms with the Little Bighorn -- Altitude equals beatitude : William Henry Jackson and the Northern Rockies -- L.A. Huffman and the frontier disconnect -- Catching shadows in the northern West -- Through Indian eyes : the Crows and Richard Throssel -- Evelyn Cameron's time machine -- Carl Rungius and the son of wild folk -- Loving the West, hating the West, painting the West : the troubled times of Fra Dana -- Frederic Remington's Kiss of death -- Maynard and Montana -- Winold Reiss's beautiful Blackfeet -- Motion and poetry -- The bear in the mirror -- Emily Carr and the Great Mother -- The ripples beyond Ansel Adams -- In the end, what was Charlie Russell trying to tell us?




Stormy Montana Sky


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Schoolteacher Harriet Stanton has always believed in happily ever after. Only, the one she thinks she wants forever with is newly married...just not to her. But when a mysterious stranger rescues Harriet from an accident, she discovers heroes can be found in the most unlikely places... Newspaper reporter Anthony "Ant" Gordon is a man on a mission. He's determined to find the man who murdered his sister and kidnapped his young nephew, David. The one thing that almost stops him in his tracks? Saving lovely Harriet from a dangerous encounter. Harriet insists on repaying Ant by helping David recover from his ordeal. And David's not the only one enchanted by the patient teacher...Ant has resolved to keep his eyes firmly focused on his business--and firmly off the woman hired to help his nephew. But now, with their lives suddenly on the line, they must decide whether to risk their hearts too. In New York Times bestseller Stormy Montana Sky, Debra Holland returns to the beloved small town of Sweetwater Springs, where love can heal the most wounded of hearts.




Hattie Big Sky


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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER A classic YA novel about a teenage girl searching for a sense of home and family that celebrates the true spirit of independence on the American frontier. For most of her life, sixteen-year-old Hattie Brooks has been shuttled from one distant relative to another. Tired of being Hattie Here-and-There, she summons the courage to leave Iowa and move all by herself to Vida, Montana, to prove up on her late uncle’s homestead claim. Under the big sky, Hattie braves hard weather, hard times, a cantankerous cow, and her own hopeless hand at the cookstove. Her quest to make a home is championed by new neighbors Perilee Mueller, her German husband, and their children. For the first time in her life, Hattie feels part of a family, finding the strength to stand up against Traft Martin’s schemes to buy her out and against increasing pressure to be a “loyal” American at a time when anything—or anyone—German is suspect. Despite daily trials, Hattie continues to work her uncle’s claim until an unforeseen tragedy causes her to search her soul for the real meaning of home. This young pioneer's story is lovingly stitched together from Kirby Larson’s own family history and the sights, sounds, and scents of homesteading life.




Her Montana Cowboy


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When a smalltown girl meets a handsome rodeo star, they find a love as big as the Montana sky in this charming and wholesome Western romance. As the small town of Jasper Gulch, Montana, gears up for its centennial celebrations, Julie Shaw is up to her ears in parade planning. As the mayor’s daughter, she wants her hometown’s big festival to go off without a hitch. Surely that’s why she’s feeling so flustered. It couldn’t have anything to do with visiting rodeo star Ryan Travers . . . Of course she’d noticed the good-looking cowboy with the sparkle in his eye. But Julie is way too sensible to fall for his obvious appeal. As the town gossips about a century-old mystery, Julie’s thoughts keep drifting back to Ryan. Despite her father’s objections, she may soon find herself roped in . . . by love.




Montana Coloring Book


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Welcome to the Montana Coloring Book! With thirty-two scenes to enjoy, you can now color Montana in style. Featuring the art of Ted Rechlin, (Bears, Jurassic, Dinosaurs Live!), Montana Coloring Book features the Big Sky's most iconic settings. Lend your creative magic to favorite spots such as the Paradise Valley, Lewis and Clark Caverns, Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, and many more classic landmarks. This well researched and beautifully drawn activity book is good for colorists of all ages, and features the scenic mountains, prairies, wildlife and locales that make Montana such a unique and beloved destination.