Best Selling Books by Diana Palmer

"New York Times"-bestselling author Palmer returns with the powerful and provocative tale of rugged mercenary Cord Romero and his childhood friend, Maggie, whose tragic secret threatens their relationship and sets her up as a pawn for Cord''s deadly enemy.

When Special Forces Officer Winslow Grange returns home to Texas, he must employ all of his training to help a former associate from South America while trying to avoid Peg Larson, the daughter of his ranch foreman who is a distraction he cannot afford.

He was strong, charming and set in his ways. She was shy, unassuming and achingly innocent. Together, next-door neighbors Jordan Powell and Libby Collins were like oil and water. Yet when Jordan made it his personal crusade to help Libby hold on to her beloved homestead, everyone in Jacobsville knew it was just a matter of time before wedding bells chimed for these sparring partners. And if truth be told, the taciturn rancher wouldn''t deny the exquisite tenderness that surged through him every time he pulled Libby into his powerful embrace any more than she could resist his sweet kisses. But a cattleman''s pride was a force to be reckoned with. Could Libby accomplish what no woman had before and tame this Long, Tall Texan''s restless heart?

All Denny Cole ever noticed was her typing speed. But Kenna Dean promised herself that one day the Atlanta lawyer would see beyond his efficient secretary to the woman beneath. It seemed an uphill battle until Denny''s partner and stepbrother Regan decided to make her over to catch Denny''s eye. But the "solution" backfired when Regan became the problem. She''d distrusted him on sight until he swept her into his practiced arms to an ecstasy she''d never known before. He was grooming her for another man, but suddenly Kenna wanted to capture only Regan''s heart.

In this much anticipated installment in the Long, Tall Texans series, smooth-talking San Antonio detective Rick Marquez, who has never met a case he couldn''t solve or a woman he couldn''t charm, soons discovers that all that is about to change. Original.

Diego Laremos had never forgotten the last night he''d spent with Melissa Sterling five years before. She''d fled their home after a bitter dispute, hoping to escape their unhappy marriage. He hadn''t forgiven her for leaving, though he''d hated himself even more for driving her away. Seeing Melissa again had renewed his hope for a possible future together… Melissa had felt the same way, but she''d lied to Diego in the past. Now she had to prove to him that she was indeed his love—his ENAMORADA—and that the truth could set them both free…to love again.

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer delivers a reader-favorite tale of Prince Charming on the range When Christy Haley moves to Arizona, she never expects to meet an irascible, yet irresistible, ranch owner. The blonde teacher can’t help but be drawn to handsome Nate Lang, who makes it clear he isn’t looking for love. But Christy will have to dig a little deeper to find the rancher’s true desires… The last thing Nate needs is an East Coast innocent who doesn’t know a cactus from a cornstalk! But Christy has already unearthed his passion…and discovered her rugged Westerner is a greenhorn himself—at love. Originally published in 1990.

Merlyn is fed up with men who approach her with an ulterior motive—to get to her father’s money. So she makes a deal with her father that he won’t force her to get married if she can live for a month without revealing her identity. Bravely accepting the deal, she moves out and lands a job as a live-in assistant to a novelist. The only problem is that she and her employer''s banker son, Cameron, fight like cats and dogs. Then one incident changes the dynamic of their relationship…

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits a classic tale of hot days—and nights—on the Texas range! Cort Brannt, heir to the Skylance Ranch empire, has a constant flow of women galloping into his life. Still, the handsome lone wolf sends them on their way just as quickly, refusing to let anyone lasso his heart. But everything changes when a pretty, vivacious neighbor named Maddie Lane, catches his eye. Has the most eligible bachelor in Branntville met his match after all?

At sprawling Casa Verde, old flames still burn...

“Untamed will definitely pull at your heartstrings.” —Harlequin Junkie THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IS THE ONLY ONE SHE WANTS… Stanton Rourke lives life on the edge. The steely mercenary is a menace in every way…especially to Clarisse Carrington’s heart. She and Rourke were playmates as children, but she’s not the innocent girl he once knew. When tragedy robbed Clarisse of her entire family, her life was changed forever. Besides, she’s a grown woman now, and there are secrets that hold her back from succumbing to her pursuer. As she struggles to keep her distance, sparks as hot as a Texas summer fly between them. But danger is following Clarisse, leaving her no choice but to rely on Rourke, even as the old wounds lying dormant between them threaten to flare up again. Long, Tall Texans Book 1: Desperado Book 2: Iron Cowboy Book 3: The Maverick Book 4: Winter Roses Book 5: Cattleman''s Pride Book 6: Carrera''s Bride Book 7: Boss Man Book 8: LORD OF THE DESERT Book 9: Evan Book 10: Donavan Book 11: Long, Tall Texans: Grant Book 12: Long, Tall Texans: Justin Book 13: Long, Tall Texans: Tyler Book 14: Long, Tall Texans: Connal Book 15: Long, Tall Texans: Harden Book 16: Long, Tall Texans: Calhoun Book 17: Long, Tall Texans: Quinn Book 18: Long, Tall Texans: Ethan Book 19: Emmett Book 20: Long, Tall Texans: Regan Book 21: Long, Tall Texans: Todd Book 22: Long, Tall Texans: Hank Book 23: Coltrain''s Proposal Book 24: Long, Tall Texans: Tom Book 25: Long, Tall Texans: Drew Book 26: Long, Tall Texans: Jobe Book 27: The Princess Bride Book 28: Beloved Book 29: Callaghan''s Bride Book 30: Long, Tall Texans: Guy Book 31: Long, Tall Texans: Luke Book 32: Long, Tall Texans: Christopher Book 33: MATT CALDWELL: TEXAS TYCOON Book 34: The Texas Ranger Book 35: A Man of Means Book 36: Lionhearted Book 37: Man in Control Book 38: The Founding Father Book 39: Long, Tall Texans: Renegade Book 40: Long, Tall Texans: Bentley Book 41: Defender Book 42: Unbridled Book 43: Unleashed Book 44: Texas Proud Book 45: Notorious Book 46: The Loner

Their love was born in Texas... Gabriel Brandon had been her hero ever since she was a girl and he''d rescued her, an orphan, from sure ruin. And Michelle Godrey had loved him forever, the mysterious rancher with the dark eyes, her protector and guardian angel. Now she''d blossomed into a woman. But could Michelle ever cast aside the shadows that lingered between them? Could she show Gabriel that their Lone Star love was true? "Palmer''s latest entry in her Long, Tall Texans series is an intriguing story that blurs the line between good and evil...the romance between the main characters builds nicely with some gentle humor, and the moral dilemmas they face are believable and engrossing." --RT Book Reviews on Protector

DEA agent Rodrigo Ramirez is sent undercover to Gloryanne Barnes''s stepbrother''s farm in Jacobsville, Texas, where he''s looking to bust a new and vicious drug cartel. Gloryanne is smart, savvy and fiercely independent, but her job has put her in danger from the same criminal Rodrigo is investigating. She''s drawn to the enigmatic new farmhand, Rodrigo, a man who is much more than he seems. Confused and bitter about love, driven by his dangerous job, Rodrigo''s not sure if his reckless offer of marriage to the oh-so-tempting Gloryanne is just a means to completing his mission—or something more. But as Gloryanne''s bittersweet miracle and Rodrigo''s double life collide, they must face the truth about each other, and decide if there''s a chance for the future they both secretly desire.

At thirty-four, Blake Hamilton was an arrogant lady-killer determined to keep his heart free. But to Kathryn Mary Kilpatrick he was a guardian stricter than the father she''d lost. She tried to rebel in the arms of another man…until a furious Blake promised to teach her a lesson she''d never forget, plunging them both into a fiery passion that was dangerously close to love!

Wyoming rancher and single father Quinn Sutton is raising a child he knows isn''t his own. All the love left in his guarded heart goes to the boy. But when a beautiful city woman is stranded nearby in a blizzard, he rescues her and brings her to Ricochet Ranch. Amanda Callaway has her own secrets and plans to keep her distance. If only she weren''t falling for her unlikely hero…

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer delivers a fan-favorite tale of opposites attract, originally published in 1982 Carson Wayne has shown up on Mandelyn Bush’s doorstep with the ultimate request: to teach him how to treat a lady. No doubt he’s asked the right person—Mandelyn is as polished and refined as Carson is rough and reclusive. And she’s the only person who can reason with him when his temper gets the better of him. Mandelyn finds the challenge of turning Carson into a gentleman too intriguing to turn down. She suspects that he might just be a sensitive man beneath that hardened shell, but she’s never counted on her own growing feelings for the irresistible rebel.

When San Antonio FBI agent Garon Grier buys a ranch in Jacobsville, Texas, the strong, silent loner is hoping to mend some broken family fences. He''s not looking for love. Grace Carver grew up in this quiet Texas town, but because of her troubled youth, she''s never married—hadn''t even thought about it…until Garon. These unlikely allies are brought together by the most difficult case of Garon''s career: hunting an escaped child predator whose former victims are all dead. All except one. Now a desperate lawman and the woman who is the lone survivor of a madman''s twisted rampage have one chance to put the past to rest….

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer delivers another fan-favorite story of intrigue, passion and unexpected love! Maureen Harris is dedicated to her job at McFaber Corporation, which manufactures jets. The green-eyed ingenue has her eye on everything that comes through the company’s offices…including a report of a sabotaged plane! When she hears the news, Maureen decides to conduct her own investigation. She is suspicious of the company’s newest and most antagonistic mechanic. There’s more to him than meets the eye, though. Soon, Maureen is shocked to find herself seduced by the sexy stranger! But Jake has a deeply buried secret that will surprise her even more…

She came to take his company…but would she lose her heart instead?Meredith Ashe thought her heart was broken when Cy Harden''s family ran her out of town as a scared teenager, penniless and pregnant. Now, stronger and wiser, she''s back, but this time as the poised, powerful head of a multinational corporation—and she''s planning a hostile takeover of Harden Properties.Cy doesn''t know the secrets Meredith is hiding, and she has no intention of telling him. She plans to let him think she''s the same shy girl he abandoned years ago..but she hasn''t counted on the way her body still thrills to his touch. And when Meredith begins to fall for Cy all over again…even her carefully made plans can''t protect her.

Convinced that mysterious and beautiful Minette Raynor was involved in giving his brother the drugs that killed him, lawman Hayes Carson searches for justice, while Minette, an undercover DEA agent, must decide whether or not to blow her cover to reveal the truth.

THE LAST HART BACHELOR GETS LASSOED! As the holiday season approached, the residents of Jacobsville were whispering about Janie Brewster''s hopeless crush on Leo Hart. Up till now, all her efforts to lasso the dynamic cattleman had crumbled quicker than those mouthwatering biscuits the Hart men coveted. However, this time the starry-eyed debutante had come up with the perfect self-improvement campaign to dazzle Leo—she''d become a courageous cowgirl! Still, her sudden transformation seemed to rouse Leo''s formidable temper more than ever. But was it tender yearning—not dark disdain—that gleamed in his eyes when they kissed beneath the mistletoe? Could the last Hart bachelor be on the verge of taking Janie as his bride?

Revisit a classic tale of Long, Tall Texas passion in Diana Palmer’s fan favorite Winter Roses! Handsome, eligible ranch owner Stuart York has never been one to mince words. Ivy Conley, his younger sister''s best friend, found that out the hard way. During a night''s stay at his Jacobsville ranch, Ivy wound up in Stuart''s arms. The resulting fireworks singed them both…and, knowing she was too young, Stuart closed his heart to her. Now, years later, Ivy is determined not to be treated like a little girl anymore. Although still an innocent, Ivy knows she has to fight her own battles, but for some reason Stuart is always fighting them for her, and keeping her from harm. And, safe in Stuart''s arms, Ivy feels like a woman—a woman who belongs to him… Originally published in 2007.

Tall, dark and eligible? That''s all that matters to the women of Jacobsville when it comes to handsome and aloof FBI agent Jon Blackhawk. But if it were up to him, he would never settle down. Luckily, Jon has a gatekeeper: his efficient and reliable assistant, Joceline Perry. Without her help, he''d be at the mercy of husband hunters—but the more he comes to rely on her, the more he notices how invaluable she really is.… While Joceline can''t deny that her boss is attractive, as a single mother with responsibilities she''s determined to be professional. But when Jon is accosted by a criminal seeking revenge, she comes to his aid—fueling the spark that is growing between them. As the danger to Jon''s safety grows, Joceline stands by his side. But when the smoke clears, will the man who avoided love realize that all he ever needed was right there all along?

Beloved New York Times bestselling romance author Diana Palmer collects two of her celebrated Colorado novellas in one volume—a gift for readers who love heartwarming contemporary romance and gorgeous rugged cowboys, and fans of Carolyn Brown, Linda Lael Miller, and Delores Fossen. Dear Reader, Some places just feel like home, no matter where you were born. Colorado is one of those places for me, which is why I’ve set so many stories in Benton, Colorado. It’s beautiful at any time of year but especially in winter, when snow blankets the rugged landscape. Now you can visit Benton with me in these two novellas, “The Snow Man” and “Mistletoe Cowboy,” collected in one volume for the first time. Both evoke the majesty of Colorado—and the strength and passion of the men and women who live there. Meadow Dawson is struggling to manage the enormous ranch she just inherited. Too bad she’s not on speaking terms with the one man who can help her out. Cattleman Dal Blake wishes Meadow’s dog would quit digging under his fence—and that his pretty neighbor wasn’t just as good at getting under his skin. . . . Widowed schoolteacher Katy is starting over with her young daughter, and she knows the perfect place—her grandmother’s Colorado ranch. A runaway Palomino brings reclusive horse wrangler Parker to her door. Parker knows all there is to know about horses, but with Katy, he’s learning about the gift of family. I hope you find as much pleasure in reading these heartfelt and sexy tales as I did in writing them. Diana Palmer

Recently divorced oil tycoon Blair Coleman is the man of Niki Ashton''s dreams but Blair''s close friendship with Niki''s father and their age difference prevents their romance, until tragedy strikes and brings them together.

"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.

THE SETTING: New York THE CAST: Bett Cambridge, aspiring actress. She had devoted her entire professional life to escaping her backwoods past and was now a Broadway star. The one blot on her resume—an ill-fated affair with America''s most promising playwright. Edward "Cul" McCullough, hot new author. He left Bett behind when his career took off, but now they were working together again. Yet Cul was still afraid of commitment, and even as Bett''s sensuality washed away his inhibitions, he still tried to deny their love. THE ACTION: A love story, fraught with complications, but destined for fulfillment.

Wholesome Maggie Kirk had always been wary of commanding cowboy Clint Raygen. So if her best friend''s forbidding older brother rubbed her the wrong way, how come she''d chosen his ranch to recover from a broken heart? She knew the dangers that her foe posed...yet every time she crossed paths with the hard-edged cattle rancher, her pulse would race out of control. Maggie secretly dreamed of awakening to womanhood in Clint''s powerful embrace...but did these sweet enemies have a shot at becoming lifelong lovers?

Eccentric neighbor, loyal friend, and totally innocent tease, impish Elissa Dean was exactly what Kingston Roper needed—to get him out of a romantic bind, that is. His sister-in-law''s intentions were anything but sisterly, and King had to produce a make-believe lover to run interference. Sweet Elissa fit the bill nicely. The act seemed foolproof… until seeing Elissa in his bed heated King''s blood and holding her filled him with unbearable longing. As the fantasy threatened to become reality, King was torn—did he desire a woman he could not touch? Would he touch a woman he dared not love?

HARD-HEARTED LONER Born into a sprawling ranching family, rugged Harden Tremayne was the toughest, wildest man ever to come out of Texas cattle country. And the loneliest. Until he met Miranda Warren, the lovely Chicago widow who aroused feelings too long denied—and a yearning for something that could never be his…. Miranda had never felt anything as overwhelming as her passion for the long, lean cowboy. But was her love enough to melt his hard, hungry heart and help them make a new life—together?

Dreaming of a warm home, I found my true love… Wynn’s first love was McCabe, her guardian and a trustee for her parents’ estate, but her feelings were unrequited. Despite her lingering love for him, Wynn eventually became engaged to another man. However, after McCabe is seriously injured on the job, Wynn must take care of him. And it’s not long before McCabe’s wild charms are on full display!

Rule number one: never settle down. J. B. Hammock treated his women well, but with a no-strings detachment they gladly accepted. Until sweet Tellie Maddox began hovering around, caring about him. And when Tellie lost her memory, she believed she was J.B.''s friend. Even he couldn''t be so heartless as to push Tellie aside, and so he played his role…until friendship turned into something deeper than a heartbreaker like J.B. had ever intended. Then Tellie''s memory returned….

"First published under the name Susan Kyle by Popular Library, an impring of Warner Books"--T.p. verso.

Penelope Mathews had spent her entire adolescence worshipping the elusive C. C. Tremayne—from afar. Until one night, trying to protect the mysterious loner from landing in a Mexican jail after he had drunk a little too much, Pepi was forced to seek refuge in a wedding chapel—and wound up going one step further by emerging as Mrs. Connal Cade Tremayne! When C.C. realized what had happened, he was outraged—the last thing he needed was a shy virgin on his hands. The marriage was off; he''d see to an annulment immediately. Yet the more time he spent with Pepi, the more he realized he didn''t want a divorce… he wanted forever.

Hot-tempered rancher Powell Long had once stolen Antonia Haye''s heart. But small-town lies tore their young love apart, forcing Antonia to flee. Years later, she''s returned to find Powell raising a daughter alone. Fatherhood hasn''t tempered his wild side or his feelings for the one woman he''s always wanted—Antonia. Not even her pride could make her ignore the eager pull of her heartstrings. And taking a chance at a future family with Powell was simply too irresistible….

An opposites-attract love may be in store for a gruff rancher and a small-town beauty in a brand-new Wyoming Men romance Jake McGuire has worked hard to earn his success, with holdings that include ranches and a private jet. The only threat to his comfortable existence is the last woman he should ever want. He knows Ida Merridan by reputation only, but the stories he’s heard are enough for him to keep her at arm’s length, until the day fate puts her in his path under circumstances only the most heartless cowboy could ignore. Now, realizing the truth Ida’s been keeping, he’s powerless to give her up. Twice married and independently wealthy, Ida did nothing to deserve her bad reputation—except choose the wrong husbands. Live and learn in a small town, but after everything life has handed her, she’s in no hurry to make any more mistakes or be anyone’s object of pity. Being rescued by Jake throws a wrench into her plans for a solitary existence when one sizzling kiss leads to another, but her past is catching up with her, and there’s only so much she can do when Jake is determined to prove there are still some heroes left in the West. 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

Revisit a tale of unexpected family and love from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer 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…

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?

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….

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer serves up HUNTER, a fan-favorite Man of the Month, for your reading pleasure! Phillip Hunter is a strong, independent loner who bears his Native-American heritage with pride. He’s also able to overcome the most life-threatening dangers with ease. But his next assignment as chief of security for a top-secret operation brings him into contact with geologist Jennifer Marist. Suddenly, Hunter finds himself tempted to overstep his orders to protect Jenny from all danger and take her into his arms… The mission soon proves the ultimate challenge of his career—spending a week on the rugged Arizona plains with the one woman he yearns for above all others, and the one he is determined to keep at arm’s length. But Hunter never planned on facing the allure of Jenny''s wild, sweet passion—or on discovering a love he''d never dared dream could be his.