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Women Ahead of Their Times
Series · 7 books · 1996-2004

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#1

Lady Deception

1996

Ransacking the land west of the Pecos, bounty hunter and mistress of disguise Cody Jameson hopes to collect a reward for bringing in accused robber Luke Majors, a plan that is thwarted when she falls in love with him. Original.
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#2

The Lady's Hand

1996

UNLUCKY AT CARDS… Cool-headed and ravishingly beautiful, Brandy O’Neill knew how to hold her own with the river boat gamblers on the Pride of New Orleans . But she met her match in Rafe Morgan when she bet everything she had on three queens and discovered that the wealthy plantation owner had a far-from-gentlemanly notion of how she should make good on her wagers. LUCKY IN LOVE… Disillusioned with romance, Rafe wanted a child of his own to care for, without the complications of a woman to break his heart. Now a full house had given him just the opportunity he was looking for—he would force the lovely cardsharp to marry him and give him a child before he’d set her free. But a firecracker-hot wedding night and a glimpse into Brandy’s tender heart soon made Rafe realize he’d been luckier than he ever imagined when he won…THE LADY’S HAND.
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#3

Renegade's Lady

1997

LOOKING FOR A HERO Sheridan St. John was a successful writer who had no need for a man in her life...as long as she had one between the pages of her dime novels. But when her editor told her sales were off, Sheri set out for the Wild West in search of the perfect hero for her new book. BRAND, THE HALF-BREED SCOUT The man she found fulfilled Sheri's every requirement for a fantasy lover—half Apache, all dark, dangerous male—but he was completely wrong for a real-life mate. On the run from the law, Brand guarded his heart as carefully as he did Sheri's life. But the wildfire attraction between them destroyed her reservations, leaving Sheri with one burning need—to become the renegade's lady.
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The Lady And The Texan

1997

“Another wonderful romance book that handles a touchy subject with great care. The writing is engaging as is the plot!”– Catrina Barton, Goodreads The Lady and the Texan is New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Bobbi Smith at her finest...a prime example of why she is called the Queen of Western Romance. THE LADY A firebrand since the day she was born, Amanda Taylor always stood up for what she believed in. Growing up in Texas, she could ride and shoot with the best of the boys before being sent back East for a “finishing school” education. A firm believer in women's rights, she is not going to let any man control her—especially a man like the rough-and-ready gunslinger Jack Logan, sent by her father when school gets out to escort her safely back to Texas. THE TEXAN After a deadly run-in with the infamous bandit El Diablo, Jack Logan quit the Texas Rangers, no longer able to trust his instincts—or any woman. He knows Dan Taylor's daughter Amanda is trouble, yet her defiant spirit only spurs his hunger for her. Jack discovers that keeping the dark-haired tigress at bay is a lot harder than outsmarting the outlaws out to get him—and surrendering to this sweet little fury as he holds her in his arms is a hell of a lot riskier. The Lady and the Texan is the sequel to Bobbi Smith's Lady Deception, although you can enjoy The Lady and the Texan all on its own. REVIEWS OF THE LADY AND THE TEXAN 5.0 stars out of five (5 customer reviews)—Amazon 4.26 average rating all editions, 74 ratings, 1 review, added by 210 people, 62 to-reads, 97% of people liked it—Goodreads THE LADY AND THE TEXAN is Bobbi Smith at her finest...a prime example of why she is called “The Queen of Western Romance.”RT Book Reviews RT Book Reviews Top Pick Winner of the prestigious Romantic Times Storyteller of the Year Award and two Career Achievement Awards. BONUS This edition contains a bonus excerpt from TEXAS SPLENDOR by Bobbi Smith. ESCAPE INTO THE WORLD OF HORSES, STEAMY SEX AND THE BLUE SKY OF THE WEST A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS BAYOU BRIDE BRAZEN BRIDES OF DURANGO 1: ELISE BRIDES OF DURANGO 2: JENNY BRIDES OF DURANGO 3: TESSA CAPTIVE PRIDE DEFIANT DESERT HEART DREAM WARRIOR EDEN FORBIDDEN FIRES FOREVER AUTUMN HALF-BREED WARRIOR HALF-BREED'S LADY HAVEN HIRED GUN HUNTER'S MOON KISS ME FOREVER LADY DECEPTION LAWLESS, TEXAS LONE WARRIOR MIRACLES OUTLAW'S LADY RAPTURE'S RAGE RAPTURE'S TEMPEST RELENTLESS RENEGADE'S LADY RUNAWAY SWEET SILKEN BONDAGE TEXAS SPLENDOR THE HALF BREED THE LADY'S HAND THE LADY AND THE TEXAN WANTED: THE TEXAN WANTED: THE HALF-BREED WANTON SPLENDOR WESTON'S LADY ABOUT BOBBI SMITH Bobbi Smith, “The Queen of Western Romance,” is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author with more than 6 million books in print. She has been awarded the prestigious Romantic Times Storyteller of the Year Award and two Career Achievement Awards. Since she sold her first book, Rapture’s Rage, in 1982 she has published more than 38 books and contributed to six collections of short stories. When she’s not on deadline, Bobbi teaches writing at The Write Stuff at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and is a frequent guest speaker for writer’s groups. Her western historical romances appeal to readers of C. J. Petit, Shirleen Davies, and Judith E. French.
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#5

Outlaw's Lady

1998

A lady judge and the sexy outlaw on trial break all the town's laws with their forbidden passion in this new romance from the bestselling author of "Rapture's Rage" and "The Lady's Hand".
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Half-Breed's Lady

2004

To artist Glynna Williams, Texas was a land of wild beauty, carved by God's hand, untouched as yet by man's. And the most exciting part of it was the fierce, bare-chested half-breed who saved her from a rampaging longhorn bull. Just as the untamed wilderness called to the painter in her, Hunt's mesmerizing eyes touched the woman in her. As she spent the days sketching his magnificent body, she dreamed of spending the nights in his strong arms. Glynna knew the paintings she'd done of his Comanche people would guarantee her success as a Western artist, but would she ever succeed in capturing Hunt's wary heart? He'd been trapped and wounded before by a white woman. Now only the gentle bonds of love could make Glynna the Half-Breed's Lady.
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Weston's Lady

1999

COME ONE, COME ALL, TO WESTON'S WILD WEST TEXAS STAMPEDE! There were Cowboys and Indians, trick riding, thrills and excitement for everyone. And if Liberty Jones had anything to say about it, she would be a part of the show, too. She had demonstrated her expertise with a gun by shooting a playing card out of Reed Weston's hand at thirty paces, but the arrogant owner of the stampede wouldn't even give her a chance. Disguising herself as a boy, Libby wangled herself a job with the show, and before she knew it Reed was firing at her—in front of an audience. It seemed an emotional showdown was inevitable whenever they came together, but Libby had set her sights on Reed's heart and she vowed she would prove her love was every bit as true as her aim.

Author

Bobbi Smith
Bobbi Smith
Author · 46 books
After working as a department manager for Famous-Barr, and briefly as a clerk at a bookstore, Bobbi Smith gave up on career security and began writing. She sold her first book to Zebra in 1982. Since then, Bobbi has written over 40 books and several short stories. To date, there are more than five million of her novels in print. She has been awarded the prestigious Romantic Times Storyteller of the Year Award and two Career Achievement Awards. Her books have appeared on numerous bestseller lists. When she's not working on her novels, she is frequently a guest speaker for writer's groups. Bobbi is mother of two sons and resides in St. Charles, Missouri with her husband and three dogs.
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