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Robert Pollok’s The Course of Time and Literary Theodicy in the Romantic Age: The Rise and Fall of a Christian Epic (Routledge Studies in Romanticism)
by Deryl DavisThis book explores the contexts and reception history of Robert Pollok’s religious epic The Course of Time (1827), one of the best- selling long poems of the nineteenth century, which has been almost entirely forgotten today. Widely read in the United States and across the British Empire, the poem’s combination of evangelical Calvinism, High Romanticism, and native Scottishness proved irresistible to many readers. This monograph traces the poem’s origins as a defense of Biblical authority, divine providence, and religious orthodoxy (against figures like Byron and Joseph Priestley) and explores the reasons for The Course of Time’s enormous, decades- long popularity and later precipitous decline. A close reading of the poem and an examination of its reception history offers readers important insights into the dynamic relationship between religion and wider culture in the nineteenth century, the uses of literature as a vehicle for theological argument and theodicy, and the important but often overlooked role that religion played in literary— and, particularly, Scottish— Romanticism. This work will appeal to scholars of religious history, literary history, Evangelicalism, Romanticism, Scottish literature, and nineteenth- century culture.
An Unlikely Match For The Governess
by Lauri RobinsonThe most unlikely match… might be the best fit!
The Cowboy Whisperer
by Sabrina SolWhen a champion equestrian butts heads with a sexy, brooding cowboy, the heat between them sizzles. After her last disastrous competition went viral, Olympic hopeful Veronica del Valle spent three years healing – and hiding. Finally ready for another shot, Veronica agrees to train at an under-the-radar, family-run ranch in tiny Esperanza, California. The living accommodations? Sparse. High-end equestrian equipment? Zero. What Rancho Lindo does have is stable manager Tómas Ortega, a brooding, handsome cowboy who offers Veronica unsolicited advice during her training sessions. Advice that, infuriatingly, turns out to be right every time. The only thing Tómas cares about are his horses and saving his family&’s ranch—and not their new boarder, who makes it clear she&’s not happy with his stables. So he&’s shocked Veronica offers to pretend to be his girlfriend when Tomas&’s ex comes back to town. All she wants in return is some after-hours training. He soon realizes Veronica is nothing like he imagined, and the harder he falls, the more he worries, because Veronica&’s Olympic dreams will eventually take her away from Rancho Lindo – and from him.
Cold Case Kidnapping (Hudson Sibling Solutions #1)
by Nicole HelmThey must confront a nightmare past…
The Lost Diary of Charlie Small Volume 4: Destiny Mountain (The\lost Diary Of Charlie Small Ser.)
by Nick WardCharlie Small is twelve years old when he falls through a gap in space and time and ends up in a series of adventures which he records in a diary format. Packed full of fun illustrations, maps and clever inventions, Charlie's fourth adventure takes him to Destiny Mountain, where he meets a bunch of cowboys and ends up dealing with the most WANTED outlaw of all time. Yeehah! No adventure is too big for Charlie Small! Will he ever get home?
His Last-Minute Desert Queen (Mills & Boon Modern): His Last-minute Desert Queen / A Vow To Redeem The Greek
by Annie WestThe Sheikh’s shocking proposal!
Buttercup Farms (The Ryan Family)
by Carolyn BrownOne horse trainer finds his heart opening up to new possibilities—and a second chance at love—in this heartwarming story from the New York Times bestselling author of Small Town Charm. Mama Pearl always told Lucas that home is where the heart is. But after two decades of constantly moving from place to place, he&’s not sure he agrees. Lucas&’s dream is to travel with his two trained therapy horses as much as he can and help children around the world. But a promise—and a silent yearning for a family of his own—takes him back to his family&’s ranch in Honey Grove, Texas. There, he reunites with his high school crush, Vada. A single mom, Vada needs Lucas&’s skills with therapy horses to help her son come out of his shell. As they slowly get to know each other again, a spark ignites between them that neither of them wants to put out. Maybe Lucas will finally hang his hat with this woman—for good.
The Bullet Swallower
by Elizabeth Gonzalez JamesA dazzling magical realism western in the vein of Cormac McCarthy meets Gabriel García Márquez, The Bullet Swallower follows a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to save his family, only to encounter a mysterious figure who has come, finally, to collect a cosmic debt generations in the making.In 1895, Antonio Sonoro is the latest in a long line of ruthless men. He's good with his gun and is drawn to trouble but he's also out of money and out of options. A drought has ravaged the town of Dorado, Mexico, where he lives with his wife and children, and so when he hears about a train laden with gold and other treasures, he sets off for Houston to rob it-with his younger brother Hugo in tow. But when the heist goes awry and Hugo is killed by the Texas Rangers, Antonio finds himself launched into a quest for revenge that endangers not only his life and his family, but his eternal soul.In 1964, Jaime Sonoro is Mexico's most renowned actor and singer. But his comfortable life is disrupted when he discovers a book that purports to tell the entire history of his family beginning with Cain and Abel. In its ancient pages, Jaime learns about the multitude of horrific crimes committed by his ancestors. And when the same mysterious figure from Antonio's timeline shows up in Mexico City, Jaime realizes that he may be the one who has to pay for his ancestors' crimes, unless he can discover the true story of his grandfather Antonio, the legendary bandido El Tragabalas, The Bullet Swallower.A family saga that's epic in scope and magical in its blood, and based loosely on the author's own great-grandfather, The Bullet Swallower tackles border politics, intergenerational trauma, and the legacies of racism and colonialism in a lush setting and stunning prose that asks who pays for the sins of our ancestors, and whether it is possible to be better than our forebears.
Texas Homecoming
by Carolyn BrownThe bestselling Queen of Cowboy Romance delivers a heartwarming novel where a doctor and veterinarian get a second chance at true love when a storm traps them together.After traveling the world, Dr. Cody Ryan has finally come home to his foster family&’s ranch in Honey Grove, Texas. But all his time in Doctors Without Borders couldn&’t have prepared him for the sudden blizzard that forces him to take shelter in an old barn—or for the shock of watching Stephanie O&’Dell yank open that same barn door minutes later. He&’s barely seen the gorgeous veterinarian since he returned, so why is she icier than the wind outside?Stephanie—better known as Dr. Stevie around Sunflower Ranch—has been treating the cattle there for years…and not one of them is as bullheaded as Cody. He&’s completely forgotten how he broke her heart, back when she was a teenager smitten by his easy charm and sharp wit. But as the blizzard rages on, trapping Cody and Stevie together, it&’s clear that the fire they&’ve built to keep warm isn&’t the only source of sparks in that barn. Once the storm passes, will Stevie and Cody discover that they&’ve fallen in love …and will either of them ever admit it?
Second Chance at Rancho Lindo
by Sabrina SolFans of Rebekah Weatherspoon and R.C. Ryan will love this launch of a new western romance series exploring love and second chances in a small town in California. This sexy cowboy is nothing but a complication...but he&’s also impossible to resist. As the new horticulturist at Rancho Lindo, Nora Torres is determined to make the garden a success and prove to the Ortega family that they made the right decision in hiring her. Plants take patience and care, and that should be Nora&’s focus, not Gabe Ortega, who is back home on his family&’s ranch after an injury abruptly ended his military career. A long time ago, Nora made the mistake of believing a promise from Gabe, and she&’s determined not to make that mistake twice. His family hopes he&’s home for good, but Gabe has always wanted something else—something more—than working at Rancho Lindo. So he can&’t allow himself to be sidetracked by his feelings for Nora when he knows he&’ll be leaving again. But soon, rather than keeping his distance from the garden and the talented horticulturist, Gabe finds what he really wants is to change Nora&’s mind about him.
Something Blue: Includes a Bonus Novella (Orchard Inn #1)
by Heather McGovernThis wedding needs to be the event of the season. Unfortunately, the best man is doing everything he can to derail it . . .Wedding planner Beth Shipley has seen it all: bridezillas, monster-in-laws, and last-minute jitters at the altar. But this wedding is different—and the stakes are much, much higher. Not only is her best friend the bride, but bookings at her family&’s inn have been in free fall ever since an unfortunate food-poisoning incident. Beth&’s got one chance to save her family&’s business, and she knows she can do it. As long as she doesn&’t let Sawyer Silva&’s good looks and overprotective, overbearing older brother act distract her.Sawyer learned firsthand that forever doesn&’t last. So when his brother decides to race down the aisle with a woman he barely knows, Sawyer is determined to keep him from making the biggest mistake of his life. Yet the more time Sawyer spends around the passionate and hardworking Beth, the more trouble he has disentangling his feelings—about the wedding and the wedding planner. When Beth discovers Sawyer&’s plans, can he convince her that his only real objection is to a future that doesn&’t include her?
Last Seen In Silver Creek (Silver Creek Lawmen: Second Generation #3)
by Delores FossenHe’s fighting for his loved ones’ lives…
Crown Prince's Chosen Bride: The Secret That Shocked De Santis / Breaking All Their Rules / Crown Prince's Chosen Bride / 'i Do'... Take Two! / The Seal's Secret Heirs / His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé (Mills And Boon Cherish Ser. #2)
by Kandy ShepherdThe People’s Princess!
Her Holiday Prince Charming: The Wish / Her Holiday Prince Charming / The Rancher's Wife (The Hunt for Cinderella #10)
by Christine FlynnAll Rory Linfield wants is to give her little boy a perfect Christmas. A new job and new home would be nice, too! So when a mysterious benefactor asks her to manage a shop in a picturesque seashore town, she eagerly accepts. The only catch? Her super gruff – and super sexy! – new boss.
Three-Inch Teeth (Joe Pickett)
by C.J. BoxThe thrilling new novel in the New York Times bestselling Joe Pickett series by award-winning author C.J. Box. Wyoming game warden Joe faces two different kinds of rampaging killers – one animal, one human – in this riveting adventure.A rogue grizzly bear has gone on a rampage, killing, among others, the prospective fiancé of Joe Pickett's daughter. At the same time, Dallas Cates, who Joe helped lock up, is released from prison with a list of six names tattooed on his skin. He wants revenge on the people who sent him away: the people he blames for the deaths of his entire family and the loss of his reputation and property.Targeted are his lawyer, a judge, the county prosecutor, a prison guard, Joe's associate Nate Romanowski – and Joe Pickett himself. Using the grizzly attacks as cover, Cates devises a method of violence identical to the bear killings and sets out to methodically check off his list. Can Joe stop him before he himself becomes the next target on the killer's list?Reviews for C.J Box'Box is writing at the top of his game.' Publishers Weekly'C. J. Box is among the finest and most literate authors of modern thrillers.' Bookreporter'Box's sparse and pragmatic prose is the perfect complement to the wilderness vistas Pickett knows like the back of his hand.' Providence Journal
Swift and Saddled: The must-read, small-town romance and TikTok sensation! (Rebel Blue Ranch)
by Lyla Sage'Opposites attract with truly combustible chemistry. This is a top read of the year for me' ELSIE SILVER, author of Flawless 'Tender, swoonworthy, and achingly romantic. . . Readers are going to be swept away by Ada and Wes' B.K. BORISON, author of Lovelight Farms She's the city girl who refuses to be saddled with a man. He's the cowboy who wants her anyway.The last thing Ada Hart needs is a man to take care of her. Not anymore. After failing out of her interior design program and the disaster that was her short-lived marriage, Ada clawed her way up from her rock bottom. Now, the only person she trusts is herself, and that has gotten her further than ever before. She has her own business, and one of the largest ranches in Wyoming just hired her for the most important project of her career.When Ada arrives in Meadowlark, she finds herself in a dive bar where she can't seem to shake the eyes of a handsome cowboy. When she leads him to the back of the bar, he leaves her with a kiss that most people can only fantasize about. She almost regrets that she'll never see him again...except it turns out he's her new boss.Weston Ryder is a happy guy. Even happier now that the mystery woman from the bar is the interior designer for his dream project on his family's ranch. He feels like he hit the jackpot. Too bad she wants absolutely nothing to do with him outside of work. Ada is convinced the pull she feels toward Wes will go away, but Wes can't stop thinking about her. Even though walls are coming down around Rebel Blue, Ada's walls are firmly in place.Can they make it through this project without giving in? Or will they both put their dreams on the line for a chance at love?
Cowboy Bold (Longhorn Canyon #1)
by Carolyn BrownWith her sassy humor and sexy cowboys, USA Today bestseller Carolyn Brown launches her new Longhorn Canyon series. One city girl, one die-hard rancher, and eight mischievous kids. What could go wrong? Every summer Cade Maguire looks forward to opening his Longhorn Canyon Ranch to underprivileged city kids. But this year, he's having no luck finding a counselor for the children -- until Retta Palmer walks through his door. Flat broke after selling everything she owns to pay her father's medical bills, Retta is thrilled to hear of an opening for a counselor position. She's not as thrilled about the ranching part, or the sexy cowboy with beautiful blue eyes who's her new boss. After being left at the altar two years before by his fiance, Cade isn't sure he can take another heartbreak. And Retta isn't even sure she wants to stay. But the sparks between them are absolutely undeniable. And with a couple of lovable kids and two elderly folks playing matchmaker, Cade and Retta may find that the best way to heal is with each other. "Cowboy Bold is the start of an amazing new series by an author who really knows how to hook her readers with sexy cowboys, strong women, a bunch of humor, and a stellar story. ...Everything about this book is a roaring good time."-Harlequin Junkie, Top Pick
Close Range: Brokeback Mountain and other stories (Wyoming Stories Ser. #Bk. 1)
by null Annie ProulxThe inspiration behind ‘Life of Pi’ director Ang Lee’s ‘Brokeback Mountain’ is one of the short stories to be found in this haunting collection of Wyoming tales. ‘Brokeback Mountain’ is set in the beautiful, wild landscape of Wyoming where cowboys live as they have done for generations. Hard, lonely lives in unforgiving country. Jack Twist and Ennis del Mar are two ranch hands, glad to have found each other’s company where none had been expected. But companionship becomes something else on Brokeback Mountain, something not looked for – an intimacy neither can forget. ‘Brokeback Mountain’ was made into an Academy Award-winning film by Ang Lee, and starred Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams and Anne Hathaway.