title: The Rebel of Copper Creek (Copper Creek Cowboys)
author: R.C. Ryan
description: <em>THE REBEL OF COPPER CREEK</em><br /><br />"Second in the Copper Creek Cowboys series, this book is a winner. Ryan writes with a realism that brings readers deep into the world she's created. The characters all have an authenticity that touches the heart." <br />-- <em>RT Book Reviews</em><br /><br /><em>THE MAVERICK OF COPPER CREEK</em>:<br /><br />"Ryan's storytelling is tinged with warmth and down-to-earth grit. Her authentic, distinctive characters will get to the heart of any reader. With a sweet plot infused with family love, a fiery romance and a bit of mystery, Ryan does not disappoint."<br />--<em>RT Book Reviews</em><br /><br /><em>JAKE</em>:<br /><br />"A well-rounded combination of mystery and romance readers will enjoy."<br /> --- <em>RT Book Reviews</em><br /><br /><em>JOSH</em>:<br /><br />"There's plenty of hot cowboys, action, and romance in this heady mix of a series that will leave you breathless."<br />--<em>Parkersburg News and Sentinel</em><br /><br /><em>QUINN</em>:<br /><br />"Engaging...Ryan paints a picturesque image of the rugged landscape and the boisterous, loving, close-knit Conway family."<br />--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br /><br />"Ryan takes readers to Big Sky country in a big way with her vivid visual dialogue as she gives us a touching love story with a mystery subplot. The characters, some good and one evil, will stay with you long after the book is closed."<br />--<em>RT Book Reviews</em><br /><br /><em>MONTANA GLORY: </em><em><br /></em><br />"Four stars<b>!</b> I have come to love the Lost Nugget Ranch and the people who live there.... Characters created by R.C. Ryan are unforgettable." <br />--Huntress Reviews<br /><br />"These not-to-be-missed books are guaranteed to warm your heart!"<br />--Fresh Fiction<!-- <h2>Montana Glory by R.C. Ryan</h2> --><br /><br /><em>MONTANA LEGACY</em>:<br /><br />"Found love, lost treasure and ever-present danger. R.C. Ryan delivers it all with page-turning romance."<br />-Nora Roberts<i>, New York Times </i>bestselling author<br />
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  To my family.
  
  You lift me up.
  
  You make me proud.
  
  And to Tom, always and forev