The Man from the Mountains

Terence Newnes

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Declan thought he’d left his gunfighter days behind when he set out to build a ranch in the High Plains of Texas. His plans take a detour when he rides into Clover Leaf and finds himself in the middle of a range war.
 
Lee Gentry is gone, but his sister, Leanne, has grown into a strong and determined young woman who quickly captures Declan’s heart. Facing off against ruthless rancher, Guy Nash, Declan discovers Nash’s true identity. As tensions rise, Declan must summon all his grit and resolve to protect his friends and the woman he loves.
 
The sixth book in the Bailey Clan Westerns series by Terence Newnes, THE MAN FROM THE MOUNTAINS is a tale of courage set on the untamed American frontier.

Disponibile da: 13/01/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 158 pagine.

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