Cowboys, Action, Humor, and History Collide in Connealy's Latest When an explosion kills men and damages the CR Mining Company, the Bodens realize their troubles are not behind them as they thought. Shadowy forces are still working against them. Cole Boden finds himself caught between missing his time back East and all that New Mexico offers. Sure he fights with his siblings now and then, but he does care for them. He enjoys running the mine and, when he's honest, he admits that Melanie Blake captures his interest in a way no other woman ever has. Melanie has been a friend to the Bodens forever. A cowgirl who is more comfortable with horses and lassoes than people, she never expected to find herself falling for someone. Particularly for refined Cole Boden, a Harvard graduate who may not stay long at the ranch. She's determined, however, to help the Bodens finally put an end to the danger that's threatened all of them. But will putting herself in harm's way be more dangerous than anyone expected? With Danger Drawing Ever Closer, The Boden Clan Risk Losing Their Ranch Forever Having returned home to the ranch, Cole Boden finds himself caught between missing his time back east and appreciating all that New Mexico Territory offers. Sure, he fights with his siblings now and then, but he does care for them. He enjoys his new job running the mine and, when he's honest, he admits that Melanie Blake captures his interest in a way no other woman ever has. Melanie has been a friend to the Bodens forever. A cowgirl who is more comfortable with horses and lassoes than people, she never expected to find herself falling for someone, particularly for refined Cole Boden, a Harvard graduate who can't seem to make up his mind about staying in New Mexico. When a deadly explosion damages the CR Mining Company, the Bodens realize their troubles are not behind them as they thought. Shadowy forces are still working against them. Melanie is determined to help Cole and the family finally put an end to the danger that's threatened all of them. But will putting herself in harm's way be more dangerous than anyone expected? Praise for The C imarron Legacy series! "Connealy provides us with another amazing, fast-paced, suspenseful read."-- RT Book Reviews on No Way Up "Connealy spins a sweet love story within a fast-paced adventure, and she knows her westerns."-- Publishers Weekly on Long Time Gone "Connealy crafts relatable characters who will inspire readers with their love, loyalty, and fortitude, and the mystery remains intriguing until the end." -- Publishers Weekly "Connealy opens her third and final installment of the Cimarron Legacy series with a bang--four consecutive explosions to be exact. This final installment ties everything up nicely; not only the mystery in this book but also the ongoing mystery from the prior two books, too. . . . Recommended for those who enjoy a fast, smart historical-set suspense. " --RT Book Reviews Mary Connealy writes "romantic comedies with cowboys" and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has sold more than 1.5 million books and is the author of the popular series A Western Light, Wyoming Sunrise, and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero. Learn more at MaryConnealy.com. Too Far Down The CIMMARON Legacy Book Three By Mary Connealy Baker Publishing Group Copyright © 2017 Mary Connealy All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-0-7642-1183-6 CHAPTER 1 Skull Gulch, New Mexico Territory February 1881 An explosion brought Cole Boden to his feet. His chair slammed backward into the wall. Cole ran for his office door and ripped it open. Murray Elliot, his assistant, rounded his desk in the outer office. "What happened?" A second explosion rocked the whole building. Cole didn't bother responding. He charged outside into the winter chill, just in time to duck flying rocks from the mountaintop. He threw himself back inside as stones blasted right over his head with the force of cannonballs. "Murray, get down!" Cole grabbed at the man who'd responded much more cautiously and was well behind. He tackled Murray to the floor just as another explosion went off. The log wall of the office buckled. This building was small but solid, so the rocks were coming with terrific force. Rocks sprayed in through the open door and smashed into Murray's desk. "What is happening?" "I don't know." Cole glared at the man. "Something blew up. We're not blasting today, are we?" "Nope, but we just got a supply of dynamite in." "Where is it?" Cole imagined a wagonload of dynamite, and explosion after explosion. But no, that'd be just one big explosion. "It's stopped." Murray lifted his head. "Is the dynamite stored in that big cave?" "Just like always, boss." Cole knew explosives, and he knew they brought them in by the wagonload. And they stored them in a cold cave a good distance from where anyone worked. Even if t