Books like The Texan by Joan Johnston

A sweeping late‑nineteenth‑century cattle drive from Texas to Montana follows former Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and William F. Call as they confront the American West's myths, love, and violence in this epic of adventure and friendship.

(Second Opportunities, #4) Unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and riveting suspense: These are the trademarks of beloved author Judith McNaught. With millions of devoted fans and ten New York Times bestsellers to date, McNaught is a writer whose work just gets better with each new novel--and Every Breath You Take is the book readers have been waiting for. Returning to the lavish Chicago setting of her popular novel Paradise, and revisiting some of that book's characters as well, this story will captivate in inimitable Judith McNaught style.High atop a snow-covered hill, the stately old Wyatt mansion is perched like a crown, its stone spires pointing upward, its stained glass windows glowing like colorful jewels. Such opulence means success and, surely, happiness. But on the eve of wealthy philanthropist Cecil Wyatt's eightieth birthday, all the money in the world won't bring back his missing grandson, William Wyatt. The only thing for certain: Foul play was involved.The family, the police, the media--all have tried in vain to discover the young man's fate. Now suspicion has turned shockingly toward William's own half-brother, the rather distant and enigmatic Mitchell Wyatt.Kate Donovan never dreamed that a chance romantic encounter on a tropical island paradise would tag her as a suspect in a high-society murder case. But after Kate tangles with the darkly charismatic Mitchell Wyatt, she finds herself cast in a shadow of guilt and mistrust. As the Chicago police tighten their net, it will take all of Kate's ingenuity to clear her name. With her calm, cool wit, and the help of a man who may or may not be a dangerous catch, Kate vows to claim the life and love she desires.From the Hardcover edition. Second Opportunities Series: Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1) Perfect (Second Opportunities, #2) Night Whispers (Second Opportunities, #3) Every Breath You Take (Second Opportunities, #4)

Billie, a fearless and stunningly beautiful black rider on her yellow Ducati, navigates Los Angeles' toughest streets. When an unexpected pregnancy throws her life into chaos, she must decide what she truly values.

A Texas postmistress gets mixed up in a Central American adventure and finds herself chasing down her own brother.

A contemporary romance set in Virginia’s horse farms, blending a summer mystery and the perspective of women veterinarians who become witnesses in a missing‑persons case.

A small Texas town and its residents face challenges and triumphs in the story of Annie Applegate, a widowed veterinarian who finds love amidst the secrets of the community.

Set in modern Texas, The Cowboy follows the feud‑struck Blackthorne and Creed families as their star‑crossed lovers, Trace Blackthorne and Callie Creed, navigate ambition, vengeance, and love to find a way to reconcile the rift between them.

In the mysterious Louisiana swamps, Lucky Doucet, a rugged Cajun, reluctantly aids Serena Sheridan in finding her missing grandfather. Their journey turns into an irresistible romance that tests their limits.

Deputy sheriff Sarah Barndollar, single mother and law enforcer, races against time to solve three missing‑woman cases while her personal ties to the rival Blackthorne and Grayhawk families pull her into a national conspiracy.

An unexpected encounter in Washington leads to a thrilling adventure for a young woman trying to finish her first novel.

Private eye C.W. Sughrue takes a job in Montana that pulls him into the decades‑old mystery of a missing woman from Haight‑Ashbury.

In rural southeast Texas, newly appointed Police Chief Cash Grier’s life turns upside down when he falls for the enigmatic actress Tippy Moore, whose hidden past and brother’s plight ignite a dangerous, passionate romance wrought with betrayal and suspense.

Jan Hudson’s romantic romance follows cowboy Need Chisholm as he seeks to protect and win over the enigmatic woman Kate Miller in his Saloon, blending danger and passion on the Texas frontier.

A romance novel about a couple trying to rebuild their lives after their restaurant was destroyed by arson.

Lexi Titan must bet her day‑spa empire on a six‑month engagement to Marry Cruz Rodriguez, a wealthy suitor who can save her from financial ruin—but old‑family rivalries and buried passions threaten the fragile bargain.

Grace, a lifelong resident of Cedar Cove and public‑library librarian, grapples with her husband Dan’s sudden disappearance while navigating family, friend, and town dynamics amid weddings, babies, and new relationships.

Bret Nolan, a Texas cowboy pulled from the city, travels to escort an eager heiress, Emily Abercrombie, from her ranch to Boston, and discovers the true honor of being a man of the land.

A wealthy banker unexpectedly becomes guardian of a niece, and the girl's charismatic nanny, Carlinda Donnelly, sparks unforeseen joy and love in his life.

Katherine and Dr. Wynn disagree over Christmas traditions, but they learn the true meaning of the season when they accept their differences.

Two intertwined Catholic romance stories: Cindy Thompson secretly loves her brother‑in‑law, while widowed single father Flynn Mallory asks for her help; and Grace Stanton, mourning a tragic accident and a broken engagement, must restore faith with Dr. Noah Brady’s support.