Joan Johnston transports us to rugged present-day Texas—a place of wide-open prairies and unbridled ambitions—where two ranching families, the Blackthornes and the Creeds, are locked in a bitter century-old feud. Here, Johnston brings to life a breathtaking love story—between the Blackthornes' oldest son and the Creeds' beautiful daughter—a magnificent novel of passion, vengeance, and star-crossed love. Trace Blackthorne was taught from the cradle to take what he wanted. And he wanted Callie Creed. Eleven years ago, the feud between their families had torn them apart. But now Trace has come home, a ruthless hard-eyed stranger, making her an offer she couldn't refuse: marry him and save her struggling family from financial ruin. But the secrets of the past return to haunt them. And Callie is once again compelled to make an impossible choice—between the family who desperately needs her and the only man she has ever loved.

Bitter Creek: The Cowboy (Series #1) in paperback format is the first installment in the captivating Bitter Creek series by Joan Johnston. Dive into the world of cowboys and romance with this compelling novel that promises an engaging read. Follow the story of The Cowboy as he navigates the challenges and adventures that await him in the rugged landscapes of Bitter Creek. Joan Johnston's masterful storytelling will keep you hooked from the first page to the last, making this book a must-have for fans of western romance.