Can he catch an elusive killer… and protect an innocent first responder from a deadly threat? The attack that lands Luke King in the hospital won’t stop the Kansas rancher from bringing his father’s murderer to justice. But when the nurse who offers to join forces with him narrowly misses being shot, Luke’s mission becomes even more treacherous. With Carrie Carlson’s life on the line, can Luke fulfill his dangerous quest and keep her from the clutches of a vengeful killer? From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. Discover more action-packed stories in the Kings of Coyote Creek series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Closing in on the Cowboy Book 2: Revenge on the Ranch Book 3: Gunsmoke in the Grassland

Can he protect an innocent from a deadly threat?

Smoke Jensen was buying cattle 100 miles away from his Colorado ranch when he got the horrible news: a pack of outlaws had struck his home in the dead of night, and shot his wife three times. Smoke knew the outlaws had come to kill him--and he wasn't going to give them a second chance.

Fourteen year old Josephine is orphaned and molested in one terrifying event at her family's ranch in the 1850's. He life is saved when she is found by a passing saddle tramp who cares for her injuries and guides her through the stages of denial, guilt, and finally anger. He also teaches her how to protect herself with her fathers weapons; a lesson taught for self defense but learned with darker plans in mind. When the young girl decides she is ready, she announces she is leaving the ranch to find the killers. Six months after the attack, and now an expert with the six gun and the rifle Josephine leaves the ranch in the hands of the man who saved her life and leaves on a journey of discovery and murder. As she spends two years searching the west for the three men that attacked her familys ranch, the once spoiled little girl learns the world is not like the quiet little town she knew as a child. Disguised as a farm boy for her own safety, and earning a reputation as a gunfighter, she learns over her two-year sojourn what it takes to become a woman in the American west. Each step takes her closer to the revenge she craved. Each step takes her closer to looking into the eyes of her rapists. And each step takes her further from her home, and the boy she has fallen in love with.

Revenge On The Ranch - Carla Cassidy Can he catch an elusive killer -- and protect an innocent first responder from a deadly threat? The attack that lands Luke King in the hospital won't stop the Kansas rancher from bringing his father's murderer to justice. But when the nurse who offers to join forces with him narrowly misses being shot, Luke's mission becomes even more treacherous. With Carrie Carlson's life on the line, can Luke fulfill his dangerous quest and keep her from the clutches of a vengeful killer? Shielding Her Son - K.D. Richards She thought she'd escaped her past...has it caught up with her? Erika Powell has lived in hiding for years to protect her son from his wealthy, tyrannical grandfather. Wary of strangers, she's suspicious of James West, who's renting a neighbouring cabin, despite their sizzling chemistry. But when attempts are made on Erika's life, James fears he may have endangered her -- because the undercover P.I.'s investigation of Erika may have led someone dangerous right to her.

Jason Sterling had a simple life by all accounts. He had worked the same job his entire adult life, he had never married and he had no children. His father's death set events in motion too great to walk away from. When an Electromagnetic Pulse brings the modern world to its knees, Jason's choice proves to be the right one.