Silver Prairies — Pegg Thomas

2024 Winner of the Will Rogers Silver Medallion Award They are both from the South-but still worlds apart. Penniless and with nothing to lose, Benjamin Warley's only hope for a new life lies in the vast, untamed land of Texas. But as he sets out to herd cattle and build a future for himself, he must confront the ghosts of his past, including three men who know his darkest secret. Amidst the rugged terrain and the lure of a red-haired beauty, Ben must make a choice: continue running from his past or finally face it head-on. Kenna McCrea has shouldered the responsibility of caring for her siblings since she was just a child. But as rumors of the booming cattle industry reach San Antonio, Kenna must face the inevitable-her brothers will soon leave to join the cattle drives. And when a stranger with a mysterious past comes to town in need of help, Kenna must decide whether to trust him and risk losing her brothers, or turn him away and protect her family. As tension rises and danger looms, Ben and Kenna's paths become intertwined, leading them down a dangerous path of love and secrets. With the stakes higher than ever, will they succumb to their growing feelings for each other or will the truth tear them apart? Don't miss this action-packed novel by award-winning author Pegg Thomas.