Joan Johnston Libri

The prequel to the New York Times bestseller The CowboySprawling 1840s Texas comes alive in the hands of Joan Johnston, New York Times bestselling author of The Cowboy and The Texan. Introducing the unforgettable Creed dynasty, transporting us back to a wild, lawless frontier, Frontier Woman brings us a stirring, passionate story of Texas Ranger Jarrett Creed and the free-spirited beauty who captures his heart ... a woman sworn to love no man....Captured by Comanches as a boy, Jarrett Creed grew to manhood torn between two worlds. But with the young republic under siege from ravaging Mexican armies and marauding Indian tribes alike, he made his choice. Now, as a secret government mission brings the Texas Ranger to lovely Cricket Stewart’s door, he must choose again.The youngest daughter of a wealthy gentleman planter, Cricket lives life as she pleases and vows never to be a wife to any man. Until the day Jarrett Creed saves her from avenging Comanches ... by claiming her as his bride.The last thing either expects is to fall in love. But as a traitorous conspiracy and a secret tragedy test their newfound union, a wild-spirited beauty and a Texas lawman will discover just how far they will go for their precious homeland ... and for a love that could free them from the sorrows of the past....

The story revolves around the intense rivalry between two prominent Texas families, the Blackthornes and the Creeds. Amidst their longstanding feud, a man and a woman from these opposing dynasties find a love that defies the animosity surrounding them. Set against the backdrop of the modern West, this tale explores themes of passion, conflict, and the power of love to overcome deep-seated enmity.

In this captivating prequel to the New York Times bestsellers The Cowboy and The Texan, Joan Johnston tells the story of a woman kidnapped by Comanches—and the proud warrior who vows to make her love him. Living as a Comanche, the son of a white father and his Indian bride, Long Quiet secretly dreams of making Bayleigh Stewart, daughter of the richest cotton planter in Texas, his wife. When Bay is stolen from her home by marauding Indians, she seems lost to Long Quiet forever . . . until a twist of fate brings her back to him—a gift from the Comanche whose life he saved. Bay has lived among the Indians for three long years when a stranger who looks like a Comanche—but speaks perfect English—awakens a passion that burns hot and true. Bay yearns for home, but Long Quiet is determined to convince Bay that her home is with him. As they soon discover, they must both give up something of themselves while fighting for a love strong enough to bridge two worlds.

The Bodyguard is the latest historical in Joan Johnston's Captive Hearts series. Set in Regency-era Scotland, Katherine MacKinnon's father names her the head of the MacKinnon clan on his deathbed and extracts a secret promise: Katherine must trick the duke of Blackthorne into marrying her in order to bear a child that would rightfully own the lands that were taken from the MacKinnons by the Blackthorne family. Katherine's clansmen, however, will not accept a woman as their laird, and all are determined to marry her off to one of their own. Intent on fulfilling her promise to her father, Katherine desperately searches for a bodyguard and ultimately finds Alex. Afflicted with amnesia since being shipwrecked, Alex finds Katherine interesting and happily agrees to protect her. What Alex doesn't know is that he is the duke of Blackthorne, and that the shipwreck was an attempt on his life. Katherine discovers this truth before Alex does, and she must decide whether to tell him or not, knowing that this truth kill their blossoming love.

Set against the backdrop of Nineteenth-century Texas, this tale unfolds the intense conflict between two passionate hearts. Amidst a lawless frontier, themes of seduction and treachery intertwine as the characters navigate their tumultuous relationship. The author, known for her bestselling works, crafts a gripping narrative that explores the complexities of love and rivalry in a historical setting.

Joan Johnston transports us to rugged present-day Texas - a place of wide-open prairies and unbridled ambitions - where two ranching families, the Blackthornes and the Creeds, are locked in a bitter century-old feud. Here, Johnston brings to life a breathtaking love story - between the Blackthornes' oldest son and the Creeds' beautiful daughter - a magnificent novel of passion, vengeance, and star-crossed love.Trace Blackthorne was taught from the cradle to take what he wanted. And he wanted Callie Creed. Eleven years ago, the feud between their families had torn them apart. But now Trace has come home, a ruthless hard-eyed stranger, making her an offer she couldn't refuse: marry him and save her struggling family from financial ruin. But the secrets of the past return to haunt them. And Callie is once again compelled to make an impossible choice - between the family who desperately needs her and the only man she has ever loved.

A powerful New York Times bestseller by the queen of Texas romance, The Price is a novel of intrigue, passion, ambition, and love set amid Houston’s towering skyscrapers and the majestic plains of South Texas ranch country.Luke Creed has sacrificed everything for his career at the prestigious law firm DeWitt & a chance to run his family’s ranching empire, his marriage, and even time with his two daughters. Defending a major client in a wrongful death case, Luke crosses paths with his high school sweetheart, Amy Hazeltine Nash, an advocate for the bereaved plaintiff. Now, Luke and Amy are divided by forces beyond themselves—and overcome by an all-consuming desire. But when the case takes a deadly twist, Luke delves into a dangerous web of corruption that may place his life in jeopardy—and may also target the one woman who loves Luke for who he really rebel, cowboy, loner, and lover.

She Was the Tomboy Tease He Remembered as a Kid...When the gorgeous blonde sashayed into Oakville, Ethan Hawk was a goner - until she told him her name: Patch Kendrick. The brat he remembered from Fort Benton, Montana was now a luscious lady hunting for her man: him! Nothing, not even his outlaw past would keep her off his trail. Ethan Hawk couldn't afford the luxury of love. Not with the law - and a vengeful enemy - hot on his tracks. Now a Bewitching Beauty Determined to Lasso His Heart... Patch Kendrick always knew Ethan Hawk was the man for her - even as he galloped out of her childhood with a price on his head and nary a backward glance. Now that she's found him again, she was armed and ready for love. But before Ethan could yield his heart, he had to clear his name. So Patch set out to find the villain who framed him - and ambushed her lifelong dream...

Schoolmarm Eden Devlin was too tall and too doggone smart. Most men in Sweetwater wouldn't tangle with her. Until Burke Kerrigan rode into town. Big, hard, and handsome, he wore a pair of six-guns and a bold, lazy smile. He came to settle the war between the nesters and the ranchers, but soon had another challenge on his hands. Both sides in Sweetwater's violent dispute wanted the meddling Miss Devlin taught a thing or two. Simple seduction seemed the perfect lesson. But Kerrigan didnt' count on the fire beneath the brains and innocence. And Miss Devlin? She found a blazing passion that promised happiness beyond her wildest expectations - and a love that might break her heart.

A man makes a promise to marry, have an affair, and then leave a woman, but unexpected feelings complicate his intentions. As he navigates the complexities of love, his initial vow clashes with the deepening bond he develops, leading to a conflict between duty and desire. The story explores themes of commitment, betrayal, and the transformative power of love.

She was a gorgeous rebel.Defying all the rules, daring to speak her mind, Charlotte Edgerton declared her independence before she even entered the Earl of Denbigh's home. Her new guardian immediately made her a prisoner in her own room—until she agreed to learn the lady-like arts. Furious, she complied. Anything to buy her freedom from Denbigh. She'd even marry a man she didn't love to get away from her domineering guardian. In fact, love was the furthest thing from her mind...He was the Earl who vowed to tame her.Lionel Morgan, Earl of Denbigh, had been betrayed at the altar by another woman and vowed that no female would ensnare him again. Then Charlotte Edgerton burst into his life. Denbigh wasn't prepared for this headstrong American—or the passions she inspired on first sight. He knew only that he had to civilize her, present her at court, and Almack's, and then marry her off to the highest bidder. It wasn't until he nearly lost her that he realized the truth: She'd somehow reversed their roles and become the captor of his heart.

Sworn to protect her, he was forbidden to touch her....Joan Johnston is a masterful creator of unforgettable characters and stories that make you feel as if you're falling in love again. Now she sweeps you back to Regency-era Scotland, where a determined young woman challenges a man's world—even as she embraces the outsider who protects her life and steals her heart....When the tall, rugged stranger stepped out of the shadows and rescued her from a fate worse than death, Katherine MacKinnon knew she had found her bodyguard. With his steely arms and reckless courage, he would shield her from her clansmen, who refused to accept her as laird, and from the hated Duke of Blackthorne, who controlled her family's lands. As her desire grew for the mysterious man who was constantly by her side, she had no idea that she was falling in love with the enemy himself....

Candy Baylorová se chce stůj co stůj naučit všechno o šlechtění a chovu koní. Učitelem z nejpovolanějších je nejlepší rančer v okolí, mužný Garth Whitelaw. Candy je přesvědčena, že ty doby, kdy do něj byla v sedmnácti zblázněná, jsou dávno pryč. Stará láska však nerezaví….

Moly je vdova po utonoulém kapitánovi velrybářské lodi, vychovává desetiletého syna a čyřletou dceru. Náhle se s nimi ocitla bez prostředků a bez střechy nad hlavou. Když si v novinách přečte inzerát nabízející čistě formální manželství, připadá jí to jako velmi výhodné řešení. Vydá se do osady Fort Benton, aby se provdala za vekovského lékaře Setha, a doufá, že konečně najde pro své děti bezpečný přístav. Jenže mírný a laskavý Seth není, kým se zdá být, a vesnicí se zmítá vzpoura. Volné pokračování - "Svérázná nevěsta".

Nadějný právník Luke Creed se ujme obhajoby pochybné společnosti vyrábějící léky. Když za nevyjasněných okolností zemře jeden z jeho kolegů, pustí se na vlastní pěst do riskantního pátrání. Nejde mu jen o život a čest, ale současně bojuje o lásku advokátky Amy, přítelkyně ze středoškolských studií.

Texasan spřádá příběh dvou znepřátelených rodin - Blackthornových a Creedových - a dvou mimořádných lidí. Samotář Owen Blackthorne a krásná, tvrdohlavá Bayleigh Creedová se neodolatelně přitahují, ačkoliv v cestě jejich lásce jim stojí jak boj o holý život, tak členové jejich rodin.

Vysoká a přímočará Eliza Sheringhamová vyrostla v opovržení vůči tradiční anglické společnosti. Když se o ni začne zajímat kapitán lord Marcus Wharton, pro svou pohlednost přezdívaný Krasavec,ani ji nenapadne jeho návrhy odmítnout. Jeden kradmý polibek ji ale uvrhne do náruče muže, kterého je nebezpečné milovat. Marcus musí odjet do boje a opustí ženu, která mu uchvátila srdce. Po zmizení svého bratra se Marcus stane vévodou z Blackthornu a poručníkem dvojčat, neteří, o nichž říká, že jsou to jeho dcery. V bitvě je těžce raněný a z Krasavce se stává Bestie z Blackthornu, raněné zvíře, které se ukrývá v temném křídle opatství. Když se u jeho domu objeví Eliza a chce se stát chůvou dvojčat, požaduje po ní, aby se za něj provdala, jinak práci nedostane. Je mu jasné, že ho nemůže milovat a jeho vzhled ji určitě odradí. Ale právě v této chvíli po ní touží víc než po životě…

Hrdinka, vyrůstající v opuštěném údolí nedaleko texaského města Santa Fé, po smrti otce zjistí, že její zdánlivě bezúhonný strýc je náčelníkem lupičské bandy, která sužuje už dlouho celé okolí. Ze zvědavosti a touhy po dobrodružství se přestrojí za chlapce a stane se členem strýcova gangu. Po třech letech ji tento život začíná tížit a dívka by se ráda vrátila k normálnímu životu, ale po nezdařeném přepadení, které na její stopu přivede mladého texaského policistu, dostává její život nečekaný spád. Trvá pak dosti dlouho, než se oba mladí lidé s dívčinou minulostí vypořádají.

Farmář Sam Longstreet se chce pomstít svému nepříteli tím, že si vezme jeho dceru. Callen se do Sama skutečně zamiluje a on má možnost uskutečnit svůj rafinovaný plán. Brzy však zjistí, že důležitější než pomsta... je láska.

Milovala ho již od dívčích let. Když se nyní Zach rozhodne oženit, Rebeka ho chce i přesto, že jí ve své zoufalé touze po dětech dává tvrdou podmínku. Jestli jeho žena do roka od svatby neotěhotní, rozvedou se…

Carter a Desirée od sebe navzájem cosi chtějí. Carter hledá místo, kde by se mohl usadit, a Desirée zase muže, který by ji ochránil před nenávistí bývalého manžela. Jeden druhému však mohou dát mnohem víc... tak tohle říká stručná anotace. Každý z nich má svoje trauma - Carter mrtvou ženu a dítě, Desirée násilnického muže.

Román o lásce, který srší vášní a dobrodružstvím - jedinečný a přepychový příběh lásky mezi temperamentní Angličankou a texaským lovcem zločinců, jejichž životy a vášně se střetávají v pochybném manželství z rozumu.

Mara potřebuje peníze na léčbu své malé dcerky. Jediná možnost, jak je získat, je přijmout nabídku k sňatku od Falcona Whitelawa. Mara ze zoufalství se sňatkem souhlasí, na Falcona však čeká těžký úkol. Získat si lásku ženy, která ho doposud nenáviděla.

Honey Farrellová, vdova po Texaském jezdci, nutně potřebuje na svém ranči pomoc. Přesto váhá přijmout potulného kovboje Jesse Whitelawa - ne proto, že má indiánské předky, ale připadá jí příliš nebezpečný. A přitom vzrušující...

Billy potřebuje rychle nevlastní matku pro své dvě dcery. Je ale sňatek s Cherry tím správným řešením?

Není to nic příjemného, když se člověk dozví, že je levoboček. Faron cestuje na ranč Královský hrad, aby odhalil tajemství svého původu. A jako každý správný hrad, i tento má svoji zakletou princeznu, přestože získat ji nebude lehké…

Tate už dávno není malá holčička a rozhodně nepotřebuje chůvu. Jak to však vysvětlit bratrům, kteří k ní nepustí žádného muže blíž než na sto mil? Chce-li poznat lásku, nezbývá jí než utéct z ranče... rovnou do mužné náruče Adama Philipse.