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• A Constant Love

  Peterson, Tracie,

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  In this Christian romance, Charlotte works to save her ranch from a brutal winter while finding an unexpected love. But long held secrets may threaten her chance at happiness.

• Lady or the Tiger

  Herrman, Heather M.,

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  A teenage killer stands trial in Dodge City, Kansas, until her supposed victim turns out to be very much alive. This intricately plotted story is tense, fast-paced, and surprising.

• Tough Luck

  Dallas, Sandra,

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  Haidie must protect herself and her younger brother as they travel to Colorado Territory in search of a better future. This character-driven novel brings the hardships of the frontier vividly to life.

• The Sweet Blue Distance

  Donati, Sara, 1956-

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  Carrie, a young midwife, leaves everything behind to take a nursing position in Santa Fe. When her employer’s secrets put a patient in danger, Carrie must decide how far she will go to do what is right.

• One Big Open Sky

  Cline-Ransome, Lesa,

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  In this award-winning novel in verse, three young Black women embark on a dangerous wagon journey west, risking everything for the chance to build a new life and escape poverty.

• Lucky Red

  Cravens, Claudia,

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  This sharp-edged Western follows Bridget, a queer saloon girl who trains as a gunfighter and embraces her independence. Featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, this debut blends grit with LGBTQ+ representation.

• Prairie Lotus

  Park, Linda Sue

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  Hanna and her father hope to settle down in a new railroad town after years of rejection and prejudice. As a half-Chinese girl determined to become a dressmaker, Hanna must navigate hostility and hold fast to her dreams of belonging.

• Hattie Big Sky

  Larson, Kirby

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  When sixteen-year-old Hattie inherits her uncle’s Montana homestead, she leaves Iowa to prove herself capable of working the land. This evocative World War I novel highlights perseverance, hope, and frontier challenges.

• Tempest

  Jenkins, Beverly, 1951-

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  When a mail order bride moves west to marry a widower, she finds herself helping raise his young daughter while discovering a love of her own. Best-selling author Beverly Jenkins delivers a richly detailed and heartfelt romance.

• Fairest of Heart

  Witemeyer, Karen,

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  This Western fairy tale retelling features a Texas Ranger, a beautiful actress, a jewel thief, and a fair young woman caught in the middle. A playful blend of romance, adventure, and faith.

• Wildcat

  the Untold Story of Pearl Hart, the Wild West's Most Notorious Woman Bandit

  Boessenecker, John, 1953-

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  This fast-paced true crime biography follows Pearl Hart’s spree of robberies across the American West. A vivid account of one of the frontier’s most notorious outlaws.

• Belle Starr

  the Truth Behind the Wild West Legend

  Wallis, Michael, 1945-

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  This well-researched biography explores the life of Belle Starr, a legendary outlaw whose real story is even more complex than the myths. A fascinating look at crime, reputation, and survival.

• The Unkillable Frank Lightning

  Rountree, Josh,

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  In this historical horror tale, Dr. Catherine Coldbridge attempts to bring her dead husband back to life. Her experiment unleashes terrifying consequences in this chilling retelling of Frankenstein.

• An Easy Death

  Harris, Charlaine,

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  In this gritty alternate history, gunslinger Lizbeth Rose works as a hired guard in a fractured America. When Russian wizards seek her help, Lizbeth’s sharp shooting skills and fierce independence are put to the ultimate test.