Bøker av Natalie Bright

Enjoy the savory taste of old-time cowboy cooking in your home with these 80 wrangler-tested and approved recipes from mule-powered chuck wagons to cowtown cafes. In End of the Trail Eats, Natalie Bright has compiled a collection of dishes from ranch kitchens, saloons, supply stations, cowtown cafes, and cook shacks. Sprinkled with archival photographs, Old West history, first-hand accounts, and profiles of the cooks who keep the traditions alive, this cookbook has something for everyone.

"True heart's desire cannot be ignored... Destynee Olsen has always done everything her mother asked, without argument. But she never realized that the road to stardom might mean leaving behind a piece of her heart. Beginning to question whose dream she's really following, Destynee stumbles upon the power of gospel music and how she feels when she sings it. Wondering if it might be her true calling-rather than the Nashville country music scene that's grounded on her mother's lifelong dream-she wrestles with what she wants for her future. Back home-and raising their only son-Travis Olsen is trying desperately to hold on to his vow to never stand in the way of Destynee's vision. But her path to stardom, as wondrous as it is, is slowly building in him feelings of resentment. And while there is no question that his wife has an unbelievable talent, he can no longer stomach watching their son grow up without a mother. Following the story of a woman whose mother said her destiny is much more important than she is, and a cowboy who refuses to upend his wife's lifelong dream, Destynee and Travis will have to figure out what's more important-their aspirations...or true heart's desire"--

"She left as the ugly duckling and returned a beautiful swan-only she doesn't know it. The day Janie Olsen arrives back home, it's to find major upheaval amidst a prairie fire on her family ranch. When she takes charge, thanks to her years in the Army, she does more than just ruffle the feathers of the town's fire chief-she sparks an unsuspecting match. Fire Chief Mack Griffitt is used to calling the shots. But when an upstart, feisty woman shows up out of nowhere and tries taking charge of his fire scene, he's forced to put his large boot down. No matter the cost. But when the town's nosy matchmakers see the two of them bickering like an old married couple, a plan is put into motion. The only problem? Mack says he isn't interested in the beautiful Army veteran. And Janie believes he's in a league of his own-a league she's nowhere near qualified for. Only, when Mack makes Janie laugh, something inside of her blossoms. And when she somehow knows the exact model Harley he drives, a new thought enters Mack's mind. One that might lead to him hurting someone else he cares about..."--

They say home is where the heart is...But what if that home is located on barren, unforgiving land with nothing but giant animals, wind, and God-given dirt? When Nathan Olsen brings his wife, Indya, and their eighteen-month-old son home to Rafter O Ranch for his little brother's wedding, he only plans to be there for a few days. He didn't prepare himself for the possibility that being home with family again would stir up longings for his family's ranch and their way of life-a lifestyle that only a rancher with generations of family who worked the land could understand.But when the wedding they're visiting for veers toward disaster and ends with them staying for good, can their marriage survive the turmoil that change too-often brings?With Nathan and Indya at odds, Indya discovers a warm and welcoming family who accepts her-a worldly island girl-into their close-knit group. But she can't shake the feeling that camaraderie isn't enough...and begins to worry that this stark and barren landscape will never become a place she loves as much as her beloved Santa Fe.When the heart isn't where it wants to be, can a marriage survive? Rafter O is set in the same Texas town as Wild Cow Ranch. Pick up your copy today and jump into the pages of a picturesque cattle ranch, inhabited by endearing and unforgettable characters.

Sometimes the quietest moments are the loudest in your heart.Broken dreams, broken hearts, and even broken bones-God can fix it. A heartwarming Christmas story of faith, community, and finding true love.Now that Carli and Lank got past the roadblocks trying to keep them from marrying, a whole host of other issues pop up for the newlyweds.Carli is dead set on bringing back the Christmas traditions her grandparents set for the entire town of Dixon. But with her time being torn between various commitments, Lank isn't sure she can pull it all off.New resident Mandy Milam wants to move on past the heartache and poverty of her past, and provide a safe home for her unborn son. After everything she's gone through, she doesn't want another man to rule her life. However, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to have someone to share the joy of a new baby, and the Christmas season, with.Come on down to Dixon and enjoy a good old fashioned country Christmas with Carlie, Lank, Mandy, and the whole gang! Merry Christmas, everyone!

"Will this Wild Cow wedding survive the pressure of one parent's unexpected appearance, a lawsuit that threatens to turn Carli's world upside down, and an ever-growing list of wedding plans? Carli Jameson and Lank Torres' relationship is exactly where they want it-engaged and ready for "I do". But the town of Dixon seems to be more excited for them to tie the knot than the bride and groom themselves. Carli wants a simple ceremony so that they can get on with the business of cattle ranching, and Lank is still dealing with the hole his mother's lost battle with cancer left in its wake. Thankfully, Lola Wallace is more than willing to step up to the plate and plan their special day. But as Lola begins organizing local work forces, she senses that Carli is not as enthusiastic as a bride-to-be ought to be. As the stress of a wedding, meeting her birth father for the first time, and an unexpected lawsuit that questions her rightful ownership of Wild Cow Ranch become too much, Carli's panic attacks make a frightful reappearance. Can Carli remember to give all her worries to God? Are her and Lank as compatible as they once thought? Will the Wild Cow Ranch-a ranch that once meant so little to Carli, but is now her whole heart-be ripped away forever? Wild Cow Wedding explores the secret desires of the heart and questions whether or not love can prevail in the end"--

Small-town crime and sweet cowboy romance collide as Lank Torres and Carli Jameson's relationship grows - corruption threatens Wild Cow Ranch and town members' livelihoods in this contemporary Christian western. Carli teams up with smart, sassy Angie Olsen from the neighboring Rafter O Ranch to stop a group of cattle rustlers who are wreaking havoc on county livestock owners. Despite the fact that everyone keeps telling them it's too dangerous, they set a trap to catch the rustlers on the next full moon.To complicate matters, one of the criminals appears to be Raven, the boyfriend of one of Carli's riding students. It's impossible to reason with a teenager in love, which puts Carli in an impossible situation. One in which she refuses to entrust the only person who would do anything to protect her-Lank. Will she lose him in the process because of her inability to trust?

In this contemporary western romance, the ultimate questions is: wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone had the courage to follow their wild heart?Finally settling into life on a Texas cattle ranch, Carli Jameson feels as if there is still something missing from her everyday routine. She realizes she misses her horse training clients and the successful business she left behind in Georgia - that's when the idea strikes her, she's going to open a riding school at Wild Cow Ranch. After an uphill battle, opening day of LoveJoy Riding School is an utter disaster and Carli wants to give up. Turning to God for answers she decides to keep pushing forward, she now has troubled teenagers for students and needs to put their needs ahead of her own. Managing her new-found obligations would be easier if she didn't have to confront the Texas cowboys that keep crossing her path - there's no time for romance when there's a ranch to run...or is there? "Tucked in the pages is a reminder that even during the times that we do not intentionally walk with God, God always walks with us." - Kathy Fulton

New owner Carli Jameson is left in charge of the Wild Cow Ranch for a week. All she has to do is keep the livestock fed and tend to the ranch herd until everyone returns. How hard can it be? Carli wants to prove to everyone that she can run the ranch she owns, but it seems that everything that can go wrong, does. When a wicked Texas norther storm descends on Carli while she's out riding her horse, her life is suddenly in danger and she becomes stranded in a barn. Hungry, freezing, and full of doubt, she must rely on her growing faith to believe that she'll make it out alive. The entire community comes together to find Carli - teaching her that sometimes you need a helping hand to find your way out of a desperate situation...sometimes you need God."An emotional story of courage and learning to rely on newfound faith."Publisher's Note: This is a newly revised, longer edition of Wild Cow Winter.

FROM HORSE SHOWING IN GEORGIA TO RIDING THE RANGE IN TEXAS - A TALE OF COURAGE AND FINDING FAITH. Carli Jameson is used to being on her own - abandoned by her mother as an infant - all she's ever wanted is to feel like she belongs. She has had no choice except to be strong and independent, but now, can she learn to trust God to be her partner?Georgia girl, Carli Jameson, inherits a Texas cattle ranch from grandparents she never knew. After much thought, she makes the courageous decision to pack up her life and move to Texas to run the ranch. She forges ahead into a new life filled with uncertainty and along the way discovers a ranching community that becomes the family she never had. Can a fresh start erase the troubles of her past?

Fun for kids who love horses. Activities include story writing prompts, easy crosswords, dot-to-dot, word searches, easy crosswords, and coloring pages. Based on the true story of a rescue horse named Flash, and perfect companion to his nonfiction easy reader. The activity book contains a wide variety of puzzles for hours of fun for home or travel. Printed on one side of the paper in large 8.5 X 11 size.The perfect gift for creative kids.

Jeremiah, my best friend, says I'm as rowdy as popcorn on a hot stove. I knew it was a fool thing to do. Ride a mule in a horse race, but they double dog dared me. Who can back down from something like that? You'd do the same. While I gallop down Main Street in the July 4th race, a couple of low life's rob the bank and side swipe my Pa, taking him hostage. Jeremiah and I set out to track the outlaws and pay Pa's ransom, and that's where the plan goes crazy. I'm dragged out of my hiding place and everything goes downhill from there, but not before I swore myself in as the town Marshal. The job was open and somebody had to step up. An outlaw takes my horse, Sweet Fury, and forces us to take part in a robberu. A train robbery to be exact, which doesn't go so great. Trust me, this is a wild west tale that may be too exciting for some. Hang on to your hat and settle in for the ride. Don't say I didn't warn ya. Signed, Silver Belle.A chapter book for kids ages 8-10 who love the wild west, very smart horses, and Texas adventures.

What would you do if your family moved away and left you behind? If you were a horse, could you learn to trust again?What would you do if strange noises and people were everywhere, but you had to stand perfectly still. If you were a horse, could you do it?Based on a true story about a registered Tennessee Walker, read about his adoption from the horse rescue who saved him, the elementary school music teacher who trained him, and the summer he stared in an outdoor musical drama.This is a book about second chances and learning to trust the human who loved him.

Based on acutal events, an adoped Hackney trains for his first parade in a big city. The flag is not scary any more after the intial training, but what about the crowded streets, a marching band, strange creatures called mules, the tap-dancers, and those big floaty things? It is enough to make a well-behaved horse go bonkers.Read about Taz and his owner/trainer Stephanie as they work together and then navigate the Veterans Day Parade route through downton Amarillo, Texas.Beginning vocabulary for emerging readers at 3rd-4th grade level, ages 7-10.Includes fun facts section about the Hackney horse breed, Veterans Day, and the United States Flag.

Keep 'Em Full and Keep 'Em Moving: The All-American Chuckwagon Cookbook is full of more than 100 recipes and the histories of the ranches. It also includes first-hand accounts of life on the range from the men and women who worked them alongside archival images and stunning food photography.