Montana

A cowboy, a city slicker, and the Montana ranch where distrust turns into love. Amidst the chaos of his crumbling life, Jay seizes the golden opportunity to escape New York and apply for a marketing position at a picturesque dude ranch in Montana. He hopes for a fresh start at Crooked Tree Ranch but constantly clashes with an infuriating, rugged cowboy who stirs up more than just frustration. As sparks fly and tensions rise, Jay is shocked to find himself falling for the gruff cowboy. When heated arguments become passionate kisses, could true love be on the horizon? Nate, a brooding former rodeo star and the ranch's stoic foreman, has been the backbone of Crooked Tree Ranch for five years. Under the weight of responsibility and the watchful eyes of his younger brothers, Nate knows they need someone to help save their struggling ranch. Enter Jay, the guy from the city with a troubled past and unexpected charm. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Montana mountains, Nate and Jay's journey from animosity to passion unfolds. In the heart of Crooked Tree Ranch, where family ties run deep, can two men from different worlds find a love strong enough to bridge their differences?

A man without memories and a heartbroken cop who never gave up hope. Waking up in the hospital after a brutal beating, John Doe has no memory of who he is or who attacked him. The police find no clues to his identity, and he can't recall anything useful-except for the name Ethan and a recurring image of a place from his dreams: Crooked Tree. These two cryptic words are his only lead. With his family at the center of a loss, Detective Ethan Allens has never stopped working on the cold case of two boys who vanished twelve years ago. When a report with potential new leads crosses his desk, Ethan heads to the hospital. The man he finds isn't his brother, but he holds the key to unraveling the mystery of the past. As they delve into a web of forgotten memories and hidden truths, they must confront the real demons of the past. Against all odds, a connection forms between them, but if they find the truth, will it destroy their future? Set against the rugged backdrop of Crooked Tree Ranch, Montana, this is a story of hope, resilience, and unexpected love.

One burned and broken man finds his way back to Crooked Tree Ranch. Can he find peace in the arms of a man easy to love? Justin, scarred by his service battling domestic terrorism, never truly embraced the man he was meant to be. Haunted by the death of his best friend-a tragedy he feels responsible for-Justin's life is a constant struggle. After getting shot, he decides that if he's going to die, it should be on the soil of Crooked Tree Ranch. Home. Ranch chef Sam, deeply rooted in Crooked Tree's legacy, sees the offer to buy into the ranch as a dream come true. But when he finds the secretive, injured Justin, his priorities shift. As they navigate their feelings amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Montana, Justin must confront his past to face his future and learn to live as part of a family. In a place where bonds run deep and love heals all wounds, can a broken cowboy find solace and a home in the arms of the man who loves him?

In this fourth book of the Montana Series, dreams, as well as unusual circumstances set several events in motion. Leaving for Canada late in the season could prove fatal, yet they head out with high hopes. Would they reach the new settlement before being caught in the deadly snows of the season, or would they become trapped in a blinding blizzard and perish? Only time will tell. Having visited Montana for years from her nearby home in Idaho, Mabel G. Ebner has developed love and reverence for the state's scenic beauty and wildlife. She has expressed these feeling through her multiple talents and creativity.One can appreciate this in her acrylic paintings of mountains, waterfalls, moose, and elk as well as through her Montana book series.She is self-educated in creative writing and poetry, and has demonstrated a love of playing with words and a talent for painting pictures with them."Montana: Echoes of the Past" is Mabel's first novel, but not her first published work. Previously she published a book of poetry titled "Reflections of the Soul." Her poem, Grandeur, from that work, was included in "Of Diamonds and Rust," an international poetry publication.Her poem, Silent Killer (about cancer), was published first on the Internet at poetry.com, and it received an Editor's Choice certificate from the International Poetry contest and was published in "Poet's Elite 2000." She has also written stories for adults and children, songs, plays, and other poems not yet published.Drawing upon real life experiences has helped Mabel portray the characters, the drama, and the emotions accompanying each story in this novel. She says that the Heavenly Father provides her talent and inspiration.She and her husband, Maurice, have one daughter and have recently become grandparents. Mabel has sometimes paused during health challenges, but "quit" is not in her vocabulary.Mabel has written sequels to her first novel and hopes to eventually publish them as ebooks. They are: MONTANA: A Brave New Tomorrow, MONTANA: Autumn's Lengthening Shadows, MONTANA: In The Hands of Time and MONTANA: Whispers From the Future.

A small-town sheriff faces chaos when the closeted actor he loves is forcibly outed by a stalker.Jordan Darby, AKA King of Christmas, is famous for starring in eight made-for-TV holiday romances, always ending up with the girl. But filming at Crooked Tree Ranch in the snowy Montana wilderness, Jordan is battling to establish his new company while keeping a massive secret under wraps. Who would believe in his romantic straight lead persona if rumors about him being gay were confirmed? Sheriff Ryan Carter believed that advising on a movie set at Crooked Tree would be straightforward until he encountered the charismatic lead actor. As their attraction grows in secret, Jordan's hidden truth is revealed through betrayal, plunging Ryan's once-peaceful life into disarray. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Montana's winter wonderland, will Jordan find the courage to be true to himself and build a future with Ryan?

Rob and Aaron's love has an expiry date, and it's tearing them apart.Rob, a former assassin and Justin's nemesis, arrives at Crooked Tree Ranch, searching for a safe place for the nephews he was never meant to raise. Despite failing health, he's refusing a risky operation that might save him, and finding a family for the boys is his last goal. Falling for a local paramedic was never part of his careful plans at the end of his life. Aaron, the middle brother of five and a dedicated first responder, dreams of finding someone to love and is certain that his soulmate is out there. He just never expected it to be a man in so much pain or that children would come with the package. As their relationship deepens, Rob and Aaron struggle with the looming expiration date of their love. Can they find a way to save what they have, or will the pressures of Rob's past and Aaron's hopes for the future tear them apart?Set against the stunning backdrop of Montana, this is a story of love, family, and the fight to hold on to what matters most. RJ Scott writes heartwarming, passionate stories where every man finds his happily-ever-after. When not writing, she enjoys reading books, watching movies, spending time with her family, following Formula 1 (Forza Ferrari!), and cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

His father's sins broke Martin's heart. Is love possible for someone so damaged?Martin's name was the very last on Justin's kill list. As the son of a murderer, his childhood was engulfed in a horrific cycle of death, hardening his heart. Now, thanks to the man who called him brave and spared his life, he no longer has to look over his shoulder. But one question haunts him: why did Justin let him live? Geologist Tyler has uncovered a critical flaw in the seismic mapping system that monitors earthquake activity. The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology sent him to Crooked Tree to install a new remote station. However, his growing attraction to Martin, a heartbroken man who thinks he isn't worthy of love, distracts him from his task. As Tyler and Martin navigate Montana's rugged mountains, their chemistry is off the charts, but is passion enough to prove that even the most dark-hearted of men deserve love?

Fort Owen is closed and as its people prepare to head to Canada, they interact with the people of Missoula when they go for supplies. The owners of the Bluebird Saloon find themselves stalked and shot at as they deal with their father's murder. Find out what happens to these courageous frontier souls in "A Brave New Tomorrow."When the order came from Washington to shut down Fort Owen, the people found themselves in a whirlwind of activity as they prepared to leave the old fort forever. It had been a rough, turbulent ride throughout the years, yet for those leaving, it was an especially sad time, too. Captain Paul Thompson was mustered out of the army so that he could prepare to lead a wagon train toward Canada. Sent out with him were four other men. Two of those men, Nataka Hanson and Daniel Peters, would be their scouts.Sheriff Zachariah Hill and his wife, Mattie took in two sisters, Eleanor (Ellie), and Lillian (Lil) Marrow. After their father's death, Ellie inherited the Bluebird Saloon, a white elephant that hung around their necks. Neither wanted to work there, but did so only to prevent their father's murderer from possessing it. It was only after one of them was attacked by the son of the late Major Carl Thornton of Fort Owens that Ellie realized that there were more important things in life than preventing the suspected murderer from obtaining the saloon. The man suspected of murdering the girls' father, Chester Wakefield, was a greedy, crafty, insane man, who took great delight in bilking the people of Missoula out of what he wanted. Selling the Bluebird Saloon to Wakefield didn't solve their problems at all. In fact it intensified things. They found themselves stalked, as well as shot at.Thompson was forced to make several trips back to Missoula for the supplies the people would need to undertake this momentous task. During these trips they faced many difficulties as well as battled, brutal determined men. Thompson wondered if they would be able to reach the desired destination in time to build the necessary cabins needed to shield them from nature's brutal elements. Having visited Montana for years from her nearby home in Idaho, Mabel G. Ebner has developed love and reverence for the state's scenic beauty and wildlife. She has expressed these feeling through her multiple talents and creativity.One can appreciate this in her acrylic paintings of mountains, waterfalls, moose, and elk as well as through her Montana book series.She is self-educated in creative writing and poetry, and has demonstrated a love of playing with words and a talent for painting pictures with them."Montana: Echoes of the Past" is Mabel's first novel, but not her first published work. Previously she published a book of poetry titled "Reflections of the Soul." Her poem, Grandeur, from that work, was included in "Of Diamonds and Rust," an international poetry publication.Her poem, Silent Killer (about cancer), was published first on the Internet at poetry.com, and it received an Editor's Choice certificate from the International Poetry contest and was published in "Poet's Elite 2000." She has also written stories for adults and children, songs, plays, and other poems not yet published.Drawing upon real life experiences has helped Mabel portray the characters, the drama, and the emotions accompanying each story in this novel. She says that the Heavenly Father provides her talent and inspiration.She and her husband, Maurice, have one daughter and have recently become grandparents. Mabel has sometimes paused during health challenges, but "quit" is not in her vocabulary.Mabel has written sequels to her first novel and hopes to eventually publish them as ebooks. They are: MONTANA: A Brave New Tomorrow, MONTANA: Autumn's Lengthening Shadows, MONTANA: In The Hands of Time and MONTANA: Whispers From the Future.