Most Popular Books by DIANA PALMER

This classic tale of tempestuous desire--and the birth of a dynasty--by "New York Times" bestselling author Diana Palmer is available for the first time in more than 15 years.

Seven years ago Amanda Carson watched her affluent, well–respected family lose both face and fortune. Then her childhood crush–ice–cold cowboy Jace Whitehall–made her an offer she had to refuse. Now Amanda has returned to Casa Verde, Jace''s luxurious home. And Jace isn''t about to let her forget who she is or what she''s lost. Yet beneath their heated words, something simmers, waiting. For what once drove Amanda from this land may be the one thing that can make her stay.

"I don''t want kindness—or your kind of woman." Sterling McCallum gave the plain, hard warning to Jessica Larson. The brooding rogue cop had a stone in place of a heart and a past as mysterious as the case that had brought them together. But this time Jessica couldn''t back off. Something compelled her to stand her ground and brave the emotions this man had long aroused. Suddenly, their darkest secrets, their deepest desires, shimmered to the surface…about to explode.

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Diana Palmer returns to Wyoming with a thrilling romantic story featuring one of the Kirk brothers Former border agent Dalton Kirk thought his life was over—literally—when a gang of smugglers left him for dead. Defying all odds, he survives his ordeal and returns to his Wyoming ranch ready to dedicate his future to a more peaceful home on the range. Until lovely Merissa Baker knocks on his door. Merissa is well aware of her reputation as the local eccentric—she knows things before they happen—and she''s had a vision that Dalton is in danger. Even though her beliefs clash with Dalton''s cowboy logic, she''s determined to save the handsome rancher she''s secretly loved forever. Visions? It''s all ridiculous to Dalton…until things start happening that prove Merissa right. And now Dalton is not the only target—so is Merissa. Can Dalton be bold enough to trust the unknown? Is this Wyoming man ready to love? Don''t miss the latest in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer''s Wyoming Men series, Wyoming Homecoming! Wyoming Men: Book 1: Wyoming Tough Book 2: Wyoming Fierce Book 3: Wyoming Bold Book 4: Wyoming Strong Book 5: Wyoming Rugged Book 6: Wyoming Brave Book 7: Wyoming Winter Book 8: Wyoming Legend Book 9: Wyoming Heart Book 10: Wyoming True Book 11: Wyoming Homecoming

A new father is reunited with the innocent beauty he let get away in this sexy Western romance from a New York Times–bestselling author. Blake Donavan is a loner, and he likes it that way. There''s no room in his life for love . . . that is, until a little girl shows up on his doorstep and calls him "Daddy"! As a bewildered Blake struggles to come to terms with newfound fatherhood, he''s thrown for another loop. The woman he loved and lost, Meredith Blake, is back in town. And there might just be a chance for Blake and Meredith to give family a second chance . . .

A mayor tries to win the election—and a journalist’s heart—in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer’s popular story, IF WINTER COMES. Charismatic Phoenix mayor Bryan Moreland had already won the devotion of his constituents, and was well on the way to bringing reporter Carla Maxwell to his side…until she found out that the heart-stoppingly handsome leader wasn’t all he claimed to be. Rumor had it the popular politician was an embezzler. It was just a rumor, Carla told herself. As a reporter, she’d have to get to the bottom of it, but as a woman, she wanted nothing more than to lose herself in sexy Mayor Moreland’s arms. Or was that exactly where he wanted her, for reasons other than love and desire?

Presents two romances set under the hot Texas sun on neighboring cattle ranches.

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer delivers an intergalactic tale of impossible love…and betrayal The first time Mekashe, Captain of the Imperial Guard, meets blue-eyed human beauty Jasmine Donally, the two nearly come to blows. Forever devoted to the Cehn-Tahr, Mekashe is forced to sever ties with the object of his adoration. Years pass before their paths cross again, but Mekashe hasn’t forgotten what transpired—or the way she makes his heart race. But even if he can forgive the past, insurmountable barriers still threaten to keep them worlds apart. With their mutual attraction escalating quickly, they’ll have to find a way to bridge the gap—or be lost to each other forever.

Rancher Jared Cameron was a mystery to everyone in Jacobsville, Texas…and he liked it that way. Only sweet-natured bookseller Sara dared to intrude on his privacy—informing the loner that a book on ogres might be more appropriate for a man of his qualities. Charmed by her audaciousness, Jared seduced the town''s plain Jane. But their burgeoning relationship soon thrust Sara into Jared''s hidden world of intrigue. Now the iron cowboy had to steel himself for the fight of his life…and his heart.

Coworkers, acquaintances and former lovers know Rourke Kilpatrick as a dashing district attorney who doesn’t let emotions get in his way. If he breaks a heart or bends the law to prosecute a criminal, he does so without apology. That’s why he is the first person twenty-four-year-old Rebecca Cullen calls for advice when the younger brother she’s been forced to raise by herself gets arrested on trumped-up drug charges. To her surprise, Rourke returns her call, and displays a sympathy that seems totally at odds with his reputation. One night, their lips finally meet, and all Rebecca wants is to feel Rourke’s arms around her—forever. But is she the one woman to break through Rourke’s protective barriers, or is the man she’s falling in love with just using her to investigate a crime? Does Rebecca dare trust someone who has the power to destroy her family…and break her heart?

Tough and relentless, Cord Romero lives for the adrenaline rush that comes with being a mercenary for hire. But this time the job is personal. Having barely survived a murder attempt from an elusive enemy, Cord is determined to neutralize his foe—the head of a multinational corporation that fronts a child labor ring. In order to get closer to his target, Cord joins forces with the Lassiter Detective Agency, where he''s reunited with his childhood friend Maggie Barton. Maggie is no longer the impressionable young woman he once knew. She is now strong, independent and in charge of her own life—and, professionally, Cord''s equal. She has one vulnerability: a tragic secret from her past that threatens her relationship with Cord…and sets her up as a pawn for his deadly enemy. Cord cannot afford to be distracted during the most important case of his life. But Maggie plays an indispensable part in unraveling the links to his enemy''s crimes. Forced to trust each other for their very survival, Cord and Maggie embark on a lethal game of cat and mouse that can leave only one winner standing.

From a New York Times bestseller, a sexy romance about business rivals fighting their powerful attraction to each other. When her father dies, heiress Amanda Todd inherits a nearly bankrupt newspaper that she''s determined to bring back from the dead. But controlling interest lies with mysterious millionaire Joshua Lawson, a man even more stubborn than he is handsome. So she heads off to Josh''s Caribbean estate to show him how she can save the failing business. Sparks fly as Amanda and Josh butt heads; she''s never been so attracted to any man before, let alone one whose support she needs to resurrect her family legacy. And he knows full well how much is riding on this. Can this beauty convince him he''s met his match in business . . . and love?

For Gabby Darwin, working as a paralegal for one of the most famous criminal lawyers in Chicago was a full-time job. J.D. was demanding, and never gave Gabby a thought—until the unforeseen happened and they were on a secret mission to Central America to track down terrorist kidnappers. There, Gabby saw J. D.''s wildest, most dangerous side. She found out about his mercenary past, and saw real hunger for her growing in his dark, indulgent eyes. And she''d thought he was such a civilized man! Already J. D. had taken Gabby''s heart, leaving her helpless with fear and breathless with desire….

"New York Times"- and "USA Today"-bestselling author Palmer sweeps readers into a world of passion, intrigue, and heartfelt emotion in this classic love story. Reissue.

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. MAN FOR HIRE Mercenary turned rancher Winslow Grange just wants a simple life. The last thing he needs is to be tempted by his boss’s daughter. A woman’s heart is dangerous territory, and when the past calls, he jumps at the chance to escape his growing feelings for Peg Larson. The former Green Beret will need all his training to help General Emilio Machado gain control of the tiny South American nation of Barrera. But just as the conflict is getting heated, Peg arrives unannounced, and she’s a tempting distraction Grange can’t avoid. Peg’s determined to show Grange she can be useful on and off the battlefield. Once she breaks through his armor, traversing the wilds of the Amazon will prove an easier task than defending himself against her winning charms… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! The Deputy Gets Her Man by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen NYC cop Rayanne Garrett needs to keep a low profile when she returns to Longhorn, Texas, to get Aunt Evie out of jail. Unfortunately, the current sheriff, Rios McKay, won’t let her go that easily. Rayanne’ll do anything to find out why her aunt was arrested, even dating that darn sheriff! Previously published.

Passion and danger collide in a breathless story from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer.

"Ranch owner Cane Kirk lost more than his arm in the war. He lost his way, battling his inner demons by challenging any cowboy unfortunate enough to get in his way. No one seems to be able to cool him down, except beautiful Bodie Mays. Bodie doesn''t mind saving Cane from himself, even if he is a little too tempting for her own peace of mind. But soon Bodie''s the one who finds herself in need of rescuing--only, she''s afraid to tell Cane what''s really going on. How can she trust someone as unpredictable as this fierce cowboy? When her silence only ends up getting her into even deeper hot water, it''s up to Cane to save the day. And if he does it right, he won''t be riding off into the sunset alone"--Publisher.

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits those Long, Tall Texans with her classic Carrera’s Bride! Notorious Marcus Carrera instills fear in friends and foes alike. One Christmas, though, this hard-hearted Scrooge finds his comeuppance when his destiny collides unexpectedly with beautiful Delia Mason. She’s stumbled into the kind of trouble only a man like Marcus can help her resolve. He resolves to assist Delia, but she might just be the one woman who can see beyond the wall he’s built up around his heart. When she needs his help the most, can he risk it all and make her his wife once and for all? Originally published in 2004

Her love for him was like a paper rose, which longed for the magic to make it real… Compellingly handsome Tate Winthrop once boldly came to Cecily Peterson’s rescue. Her devotion to him knew no bounds, but since the fiercely proud Native American refused to consider a mixed marriage, their passion remained unfulfilled. Shattered by Tate’s rejection, Cecily had been forced to leave the man of her dreams. Now she was back and destined to win. But when Tate becomes caught in the middle of a shocking political scandal, she realizes they need each other now, more than ever. And this time it is Cecily, a woman embarking on a brilliant career, who comes to his rescue and attempts to shield the man she loves from a devastating secret that could destroy his life….