Bøger udgivet af E.E. Burke

Can a hero lurk in the heart of a villain?Parsons, Kansas, 1873 -- Miss Lucy Forbes travels West to assist her father, a railroad detective, with a difficult assignment. One that pits him against a railroad executive reputed to be as treacherous as he is charming. She anticipates adventure, even dangerous thrills to add to the stories she writes. What she doesn't expect is how quickly she becomes ensnared in a torrid love affair and a deadly mystery.Henry Stevens is an enterprising railroad pioneer who dreams of building an empire stretching from Chicago all the way to Mexico City. He makes it as far as Texas before he is caught up in a whirlwind of crime and corruption. He isn't the villain Lucy fears he may be, but he is an intense, driven man, guided by principles forged during an impoverished childhood.While fighting for his job and his life, Henry is drawn into a stormy relationship with the independent Miss Forbes, who pens tales about heroism and high ideals. Lucy defies him at every turn. She won't settle for anything less than complete freedom and a level of honesty that is frankly impossible in the cut-throat world of railroad politics. Never has Henry had to work so hard for something he wants, and he wants Lucy. But he also wants the Katy.Bestselling author E.E. Burke delivers a fiery love story with taut suspense in this third installment of the Steam! series. Scroll up and start reading A Dangerous Passion today!Praise for the Steam! Series: "Her portrayal of strong, realistic, well-defined characters and meticulous research transports readers back to the American West." -Jill Marie Landis, New York Times bestselling author"Gripping, realistic western writing at its best! E. E. Burke is an exceptional storyteller!" -Rosanne Bittner, USA TODAY bestselling author

Jen Chandler can't ignore the urgent ticking of her biological clock, no matter how many hours she puts in at work. The nesting instinct has kicked in big-time, and she wants a baby. After too many failed relationships, plus issues with intimacy, she isn't interested in acquiring a husband. Instead, she sets out in search of a sperm donor to make her dream come true. Logan Hardt, a laid-back cowboy who shows up at her Atlanta home one day, turns out to have the right genes, as well as a pressing need for cash. He's seduced by more than Jen's generous offer, but the closer the time comes to say goodbye, the less willing he is to honor a contract that would require him to walk away and never look back.Could a contract between them lead to more than a baby? Maybe.Don't miss this special introduction to Texas Hardts, a sizzling new Contemporary Romance series from award-winning author E.E. Burke.

Two brides, three wishes and a Christmas miracle.Victoria, Bride of Kansas (Amazon #1 bestseller): Jilted society miss Victoria Lowell travels a thousand miles to marry a suitor whose romantic letters won her heart. David O'Brien didn't pen those sappy letters. In fact, he isn't even expecting her. When the truth finally comes out, it will take a miracle to deliver a happily ever after.Santa's Mail-Order Bride: On a mission to bring toys to orphans for Christmas, schoolteacher Maggie O'Brien is forced to go to her brother's fiercest competitor for help. Though he agrees, his benevolent gesture has one catch--she must find him a bride. Will the love of a determined suitor and the spirit of the holiday capture the matchmaker's heart?The Christmas Wish: In this short story, a young orphan who has never known love gets his Christmas wish.From award-winning author E.E. Burke comes a bestselling historical romance collection filled with her unique blend of warmth and wit. Be sure to add this one to your holiday collection. Scroll up and start reading today.

His greatest adventure is about to catch up with him.Missouri River, 1870 - On a vast, untamable river separating civilized society from the wild frontier, steamboat pilot Huck Finn lives his life on his own terms, avoiding any entanglements that might tie him down...until he is named guardian of an eight-year-old orphan.At first, the chronic wanderer looks for a way out. But when a waspish-tongued spinster makes a questionable claim on the child, Huck's sympathetic heart takes control of his better judgment. A snap decision alters his course, leading them all on a wild trip upriver fraught with conflict, danger, betrayal, and-to Huck's surprise-temptation.Could this adventure cost Huck his life? Or worse, his freedom?Inspired by America's favorite storyteller, bestselling author E.E. Burke brings her vision to a historical novel with unforgettable characters from Mark Twain's classics. If you enjoy a rollicking romance between opposites amidst a breathtaking adventure across America's frontier, don't miss Taming Huck Finn.