Stone Creek (Miller)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller presents the Stone Creek story that started it all... When trouble strikes in Haven, Arizona, Ranger Sam O'Ballivan is determined to sort it out. Badge and gun hidden, he arrives posing as the new schoolteacher, and discovers his first task: bringing the ranchers' children under control. So he starts with a call on Maddie Chancelor, the local postmistress and older sister of a boy in need of discipline. But far from the spinster Sam expects, Maddie turns out to be a graceful woman whose prim and proper demeanor is belied by the fire in her eyes. Working undercover to capture rustlers and train robbers has always kept Sam isolated and his heart firmly in check - until now. But something about the spirited postmistress tempts him to start down a path he swore he'd never travel...

The past tends to catch up with folks in Stone Creek, Arizona. So schoolmarm Lark Morgan and Marshal Rowdy Rhodes are determined to hide their secrets - and deny their instant attraction. That should be easy, since each suspects the other of living a lie - .But Rowdy and Lark share one truth: both face real dangers. Like the gang of train robbers heading their way, men Ranger Sam O'Ballivan expects Rowdy to nab. And as past and current troubles collide, Rowdy and Lark must surrender their pride to the greatest power of all - undying love.

He survived his past, but this reformed outlaw is falling for a woman hiding secrets of her own... Don't miss this beloved classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. Where does an outlaw go when he's ready to turn straight? For Wyatt Yarbro, reformed rustler and train robber, Stone Creek is his place of redemption. Setting his sights on winning over the lovely Sarah Tamlin provides even more motivation to clean up his act as soon as possible. Men like him don't usually get women like Sarah, but he's determined to beat the odds. What he doesn't know, though, is that Sarah keeps a dark secret behind her prim and proper facade, even as she starts falling for the charming, sexy Wyatt. When a vengeful enemy prepares to unleash havoc on their peaceful town, Wyatt and Sarah will discover that they can't hide from the past. To win the fight, they must believe in something they never trusted before-the hope of tomorrow. Originally published in 2008

There's no Christmas like a Western one... Don't miss this classic Stone Creek novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. Stone Creek veterinarian Olivia O'Ballivan communicates easily with animals, but men are another story. Especially globe-trotting architect-turned-rancher Tanner Quinn. Olivia meets him when she cares for his daughter's pony, and it's not long before she finds herself conspiring with twelve-year-old Sophie to get Tanner into the Christmas spirit. But will a holiday miracle transform Tanner into a rancher-and family man-for all seasons? Originally published in 2008

Be swept away on the Arizona frontier in a tale of passion, adventure and dangerous promises… Don't miss this beloved classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. Undercover agent Gideon Yarbro is renowned for stopping outlaws almost before they commit a crime. But now he must stop a wedding-despite the bride's resistance. Lydia Fairmont will lose everything if she doesn't honor her betrothal to a heartless banker. The only loophole is if she marries someone else instead, but to her, one loveless match is the same as another. It's not good enough for Gideon. Determined to honor his own decade-old promise to help Lydia, he carries her off to Stone Creek and makes her his reluctant wife. Forget a honeymoon for "show"-not with a vengeful ex-fiancé on their trail and a hired gun on the loose. But there just might be hope for the marriage…and two hearts meant for each other.

Sometimes, Mr. Right needs a nudge in the right direction... Don't miss this beloved classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. It's hard for Ashley O'Ballivan not to feel a little lonely. After all, everyone in her family is marrying and having babies-except her. She hasn't had a booking at her bed-and-breakfast in far too long. And she hasn't seen or heard from the handsome, mysterious man who broke her heart in months. But then Jack McCall suddenly reappears-with no explanations and no promises. Jack has secrets, secrets he says he has to keep to protect her. Secrets she fears will ultimately take him away from her again. But this time, Ashley's determined to convince him that he's at home only in Stone Creek-with her. Originally published in 2008

Everyone in Ashley O'Ballivan's life is marrying and starting families, except her. But what date can compare to Jack McCall, the man who broke her heart years ago? And now he's mysteriously back. But he "isn't" who she thinks he is. After a dangerous mission working for the DEA, security expert Jack McCall rents a room in Ashley's bed-and-breakfast. For her sake, he must keep his distance. But his feelings for her are so powerful that only his heart remains off-limits. To protect her, from his enemies "and" himself, he has to leave...vowing to fight his way home to her and Stone Creek forever.

From a New York Times bestseller, "a tough Eastwoodian cowboy" goes undercover "in a classroom . . . of rambunctious frontier kids," in this western romance (Publishers Weekly). There was trouble in Haven, Arizona, and Ranger Sam O'Ballivan was determined to sort it out. Badge and gun hidden, he arrived posing as the new schoolteacher, and discovered his first task was to bring the rough ranchers' children under control. So he started with a call on Maddie Chancelor, the local postmistress, and older sister of a young boy in firm need of discipline. It never occurred to Sam that Maddie would turn out to be a graceful woman whose prim and proper stance battled with the fire in her eyes. Working undercover to capture rustlers and train robbers was a job that had always kept him isolated and his heart firmly in check-until now. But there was something about the postmistress that had him unwittingly tempted to start down a path he'd sworn he'd never travel. "Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget." -Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Best is Yet to Come

Spend the holidays in Stone Creek where romance is always in season with these two classic stories from New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller! A Stone Creek Christmas. Stone Creek veterinarian Olivia O'Ballivan communicates easily with animals, but men are another story. Especially rugged architect-turned-rancher Tanner Quinn. Olivia's uncanny bond with his daughter Sophie's pony has him questioning her sanity, while she wonders if he's not just a drugstore cowboy. Then twelve-year-old Sophie conspires with Olivia to get Tanner into the spirit of Christmas. But will a holiday miracle transform the globe-trotting Tanner into a rancher-and family man-for all seasons? Originally published in 2008. At Home in Stone Creek. Everyone in Ashley O'Ballivan's life is marrying and starting families-except her. But why bother dating when no one can compare to Jack McCall, the man who left her heartbroken years ago? Now he's back in town -and maybe he isn't who she thinks he is. While recovering from a dangerous mission for the DEA, security expert Jack rents a room in Ashley's bed-and-breakfast. For both their sakes, he tries to keep his distance, though neither can deny the growing spark between them. But when his past catches up with him, he'll have to leave again...just as he realizes where he's always belonged-in Stone Creek. Originally published in 2009.

Welcome to Stone Creek, Arizona, where no secrets stay hidden for long and true love is just around the corner... Don't miss a single fan-favorite story in this box set from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller! The Man from Stone Creek Badge and gun hidden, Ranger Sam O'Ballivan heads to Arizona to pose as the new schoolteacher to capture rustlers and train robbers... but first must survive his unruly students. For that, he needs the help of Maddie Chancelor, the local postmistress and older sister of one of his most troublesome charges. Working undercover has always kept Sam isolated and his heart firmly in check-but something about the spirited Maddie tempts him to start down a path he swore he'd never travel.... A Wanted Man The past has a way of catching up with folks in Stone Creek. But schoolmarm Lark Morgan and Marshal Rowdy Rhodes are determined to hide their secrets-and deny their instant attraction. That should be easy, since each suspects the other of living a lie. As past and current troubles collide when a gang of train robbers threatens the town, Rowdy and Lark must surrender their pride to the greatest power of all-undying love. The Rustler Where does an outlaw go when he's ready to turn straight? For Wyatt Yarbro, reformed rustler and train robber, Stone Creek is his place of redemption... and lovely Sarah Tamlin is the perfect angel to help him clean up his act. But Sarah keeps a dark secret behind her prim and proper facade, even as her heart is lost to charming, sexy Wyatt. When a vengeful enemy prepares to unleash havoc on their peaceful town, Wyatt and Sarah will need to trust each other to win the fight. Originally published in 2006 and 2008

In a small town filled with danger and secrets, only true love will survive. Don't miss a single fan-favorite story in this box set from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller... A Stone Creek Christmas Stone Creek veterinarian Olivia O'Ballivan communicates easily with animals, but men are another story. Especially globe-trotting architect-turned-rancher Tanner Quinn. Olivia meets him when she cares for his daughter's pony, and it's not long before she finds herself conspiring with twelve-year-old Sophie to get Tanner into the Christmas spirit. But will a holiday miracle transform Tanner into a rancher-and family man-for all seasons? The Bridegroom Undercover agent Gideon Yarbro is renowned for stopping outlaws almost before they commit a crime. But now he must stop a wedding-despite the bride's resistance. Lydia Fairmont will lose everything if she doesn't honor her betrothal to a heartless banker, but Gideon exploits a loophole and marries her himself after carrying a reluctant Lydia off to Stone Creek. Despite a vengeful ex-fiancé on their trail and a hired gun on the loose, there just might be hope for the marriage... if they can trust each other before it's too late. At Home in Stone Creek It's hard for Ashley O'Ballivan not to feel a little lonely. She hasn't had a booking at her bed-and-breakfast in far too long, or heard from the handsome, mysterious man who broke her heart months ago. But then Jack McCall suddenly reappears-with no explanations and no promises. Jack has secrets, secrets he says he has to keep to protect her. But this time, Ashley's determined to convince him that he's at home only in Stone Creek-with her. Originally published in 2008 and 2009

From a New York Times–bestselling author, "another frontier romance loaded with hot lead, steamy sex and surprising plot twists" (Publishers Weekly). The past has a way of catching up with folks in Stone Creek, Arizona. But schoolmarm Lark Morgan and Marshal Rowdy Rhodes are determined to hide their secrets-and deny their instant attraction. That should be easy, since each suspects the other of living a lie. . . . Yet Rowdy and Lark share one truth: both face real dangers. Such as the gang of train robbers heading their way, men Ranger Sam O'Ballivan expects Rowdy to nab. As past and current troubles collide, Rowdy and Lark must surrender their pride to the greatest power of all-undying love. "Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget." -Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Best is Yet to Come