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HE CAME TO BUILD. THEY CAME TO DESTROY. Conn thought the killing was behind him. Back at the homestead, he plans to put his head down and work. He needs to help Mary prepare for winter and prove up land of his own. After everything he’s survived, he wants a quiet life. But trouble has a way of finding him. Vengeful kin are gunning for him. Whip Bolan has a score to settle. And a new, dangerous force is pushing into the valley. Conn isn’t looking for another fight. But if one comes to him, he’ll finish it. Conn 3 is another classic John Deacon Western with a touch of romance.

Orphaned at fourteen, Hector “Heck” Martin heads west, determined to see the far country and make a man of himself. Along the way, he falls in love with bold and beautiful Hope Mullen. But Heck is too young and poor to marry, so he heads west again. During a three-year journey, Heck crosses thousands of miles, becomes a bareknuckle boxer, a mountain man, and an Indian fighter, and meets the likes of Kit Carson and Jim Bridger as he explores the gorgeous and deadly frontier.

As a mountain man and cavalry scout, Heck Martin handled every challenge on the Western frontier. Now, however, he must care not only for himself but also for his beloved Hope, her family, and his adopted brother, Seeker, in a remote wilderness populated by hostile Indians, bandits, and predators. Most men would crumble under these circumstances, but Heck has enough love and courage to forge a new destiny in this mighty land. Filled with tough optimism and a pioneering spirit, he vows to master the wilderness. There is much to do.

Justice is a drifter with no fear and no memory, trailed by a violent past. Nora is a beautiful widow bravely raising her young son on an isolated New Mexican ranch. When a ruthless cattle baron pushes longhorns into the valley, Justice vows to protect Nora and her boy. But how can he succeed against thirty hired guns… including the four outlaws who left him for dead?

Seventeen-year-old Jem Hardy pleaded with the wagon master. He had to join the wagon train, had to cross the Oregon Trail, had to keep a sacred promise—but he couldn’t reveal the truth. Grudgingly, the man took him on as a scout. Jem had never scouted a mile in his life. But he had another set of skills. Skills no one could imagine. As the courageous men and women of the wagon train face bandits, bloodshed, and betrayal, Jem’s secret could save their lives—or doom them all.

Conn Sullivan is working alongside Mary, rebuilding the homestead, when the telegram arrives. Junior Sheffield needs help. Conn rides to the logging boomtown of Stump Run, where he finds trouble stacked high as timber. Junior is gone. Some say he ran. Others say he’s dead. A few whisper he’s still here but hiding. Then a logger turns up dead in the river… and Junior becomes the prime suspect. Conn doesn’t buy it.

After finally reaching Fort Kearny, the wagon train enters the Great Plains, where tensions run high due to recent troubles with the Sioux and Cheyenne. Riding ahead of the wagons is Jem, now an official scout. He and Charlotte are looking forward to her birthday, when they can finally get married. But first, they must cover hundreds of miles and face many perils: disgruntled Indians, buffalo stampedes, dangerous river crossings, extreme weather, and new danger from within their rolling village.

HE WANTED PEACE. HE FOUND WAR. Twin brothers Conn and Cole Sullivan couldn’t have been closer. They worked, fought, and dreamed side-by-side until a bitter dispute set them on separate paths. Cole built a homestead and married a good woman. Conn drifted the West and earned a reputation as a gunman. Hearing of Cole’s marriage, Conn rides that way, planning to apologize, hang up his guns, and start fresh alongside the brother he misses. But it’s too late. Someone burned the homestead, murdered Cole, and left his young widow reeling. Now, Conn must pick up the pieces…

Justice and Nora are building a nice life on the ranch, but he must hit the trail again. Reinstated as a silent justice, he vows to balance his two lives. That vow is tested mightily when his sixteen-year-old daughter, Katie, falls for a young cowboy with a mysterious past. Meanwhile, the formidable Undergrove Gang is cutting a bloody swath across the Southwest. Then, as Justice hunts the gang, big trouble rides into Dos Pesos.

Jesus, Break My Chains of Anger: 30 Days of Catholic Prayer for Healing by Deacon John O’Maley offers a powerful spiritual journey rooted in Eucharistic devotion and surrender. This transformative guide is designed for Catholics struggling with anger—whether rooted in injustice, grief, frustration, or trauma—and leads them toward interior peace, reconciliation, and profound healing through daily prayer, scripture, and reflection.

The journey west continues beneath a vast and fickle sky. For Jem Hardy, the Oregon Trail has become a proving ground, shaping him into a man of strength and compassion. His heart belongs to Charlotte. They cling to secret plans, dreaming of a future together. But no one knows what lies beyond the horizon. As unforeseen trials arise and the line between friend and foe begins to blur, Jem’s resolve will be tested like never before. With danger at every turn, the young scout must rise to meet a destiny he never imagined.

When Will Bentley was nine years old, he promised his dying father that he would take care of the family. Growing up quickly, Will provided whatever his mother and sister needed, whether that meant putting food on the table, fixing a leaky roof, or driving off troublemakers. This became more than Will's duty. It became his identity. Then war took him away. Now, Will's coming home to Texas. Caring for his family and the intriguing young woman next door will be a tall order. The economy is dead, corrupt bluebellies are on the prowl, and old enemies want Will's land, his women, and his life.

Quit Sugar in 7 Days: A Fast Detox Plan for Men Over 40 is your no-nonsense, results-driven guide to breaking free from sugar addiction—fast. Specifically designed for men 40 and older, this 7-day detox plan is built for real life, with straightforward steps, clear food lists, and practical strategies that work. Whether you're battling belly fat, brain fog, low energy, or late-night cravings, this plan gives you the tools to take control—without gimmicks or starvation.

After completing their fort, the residents of Heck's Valley brace for winter. Many speak of spring—and the possibility of staying here and working together to build a town in this breathtaking wilderness. Heck and Hope don't know what the future holds, but so long as they are together, they face it with confidence. But life on the frontier is never easy. They have to guard their stock, keep the peace, and prepare defenses for spring when the Sioux warriors who killed Seeker's parents will again come raiding. Meanwhile, Heck must decide what to do about his amazing discovery.

Will and Maggie have big dreams. Not just for themselves and their baby. For their friends, family, and Texas, too. Can Will secure his old homestead before a carpetbagger snatches it up? What dangers await the Walking Gallows when they return to the Thicket? Meanwhile, despite Captain Culp's best efforts, big trouble is brewing with the bluebellies. Why? Through it all, Will and Maggie work hard for a better future. But if Will's enemies succeed, he won't have any future at all.

Heck Martin battled Indians, bandits, and grizzly bears to make his valley the gem of the frontier. He overcame big obstacles to buy the land, build a town, and bring in a herd of longhorns. Now, ruthless San Francisco gold baron Percival Dumay threatens everything Heck worked so hard to accomplish. With the help of crooked politicians and an army of tough prospectors, he aims to take Heck's gold, his land, and his life. This time, Dumay is fighting dirty against the wrong man.

Newly married, Justice and Nora honeymoon in New York City, where they rescue an orphan girl, track down Don Antonio Garza’s lawyer, and dole out some good, old fashioned, Western justice. Then it’s on to Mexico. Justice and an old friend ride into the wild borderlands, where they face bandidos, Apaches, rurales, and the formidable assassin, Mr. Rose.

"The Impact of AI on Mental Health: Navigating the Digital Age for Teens, Adults, and Seniors" is a groundbreaking guide that tackles the urgent intersection of artificial intelligence and mental wellbeing. I am not a licensed therapist or clinical psychologist. I make that clear from the start. So why am I writing this book? Because I’ve lived a life at the intersection of leadership, innovation, spiritual formation, and family. I’m a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a U.S. Army Ranger Captain. I led teams under high-stress conditions and trained men for war.

Year A 2025-2026 Sunday Gospel Homilies for Deacons is a comprehensive preaching and prayer resource designed specifically for Catholic deacons who proclaim the Gospel and live it through service. Each homily is crafted with care, theological depth, and pastoral sensitivity. Deacon John O’Maley, drawing on decades of ministry and formation, speaks directly to the unique voice of the deacon: a servant of the Word who stands at the crossroads of altar and world. His reflections weave Scripture, everyday experience, humor, and mercy into messages that are both faithful and relatable.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how projects are managed across industries. Project managers and team leaders are discovering that AI-powered tools can shoulder much of the “grunt work” – from drafting project plans to summarizing status updates – allowing human teams to focus on strategic decision-making and creative problem-solving. In my years of leading teams both in the military and corporate world, I’ve learned the value of leveraging the right tools to multiply a team’s effectiveness.