New Releases by Diana Palmer

The Wyoming men are back! In their quest for true love on the range, are these ranchers bold enough to open their hearts to the women under their protection? Ren Colter may own an enormous ranch in Wyoming, but he scorns his wealth. He''s closed himself off since his fiancée left him months ago, so he''s shocked when he allows Meredith Grayling to stay with him. He tells himself it''s only to protect the blonde beauty from a stalker, but Ren''s alpha instincts soon kick in. The last thing Merrie wants is a devastatingly handsome man like Ren lurking around her. He''s too experienced, too appealing for her already shot nerves. What she needs is just to get away from it all: the man haunting her waking dreams and the one hunting her like an animal. But no woman escapes this Colter cowboy!

From New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits the story of the original Long, Tall Texans: the legendary man who built Jacobsville and the cowgirl who tamed him! Big John Jacobs is eager to expand his growing Texas ranch, but he needs the help of the local railroad baron. Unable to sway his prospective partner with his business offer, John offers a proposal of another kind— a marriage of convenience to Camilla Colby, the tycoon''s debutante daughter! Camilla knows John only married her for her father’s money, but she wants more than a bond in name only with her new husband. But will passion blaze when this fortune-seeking Long, Tall Texan brands his sweetly unassuming wife with his soul-searing kisses? Previously published in 2003

Return to Wyoming as New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits three classic romances. Wyoming Tough Ranch owner Mallory Kirk knows what it means to put in a full day’s work. But does his new cowgirl? He has his doubts that Morie Brannt will be able to pull her own weight. As they spar over events at the ranch, sparks begin to fly, and Morie starts to see Mallory in a new light. But is this tough Wyoming man ready to love? Wyoming Fierce ane Kirk lost more than his arm in the war. He lost his way, challenging any cowboy who gets in his way. No one seems to be able to stop him, except beautiful Bodie Mays. Bodie doesn’t mind saving Cane from himself. But soon she’s the one who finds herself in need of rescuing. Can she trust this fierce, rugged cowboy to save the day? Wyoming Bold Former border agent Dalton Kirk thought his life was over when a gang of smugglers left him for dead. But he survives and returns to his Wyoming ranch ready for a peaceful life. Until lovely Merissa Baker knocks on his door. Merissa’s had visions that Dalton’s in danger again. Can Dalton set aside his cowboy logic and trust in the unknown with Merissa at his side? Previously published in 2011, 2012, 2013

A fan-favorite contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer "Retired" soldier of fortune Ebenezer Scott was a bad boy to the core. Schoolteacher Sally Johnson was the fresh scrubbed beauty from across the street. When Sally''s life was put in danger, Ebenezer fought to protect her. But this sweet-natured beauty yearned for so much more. She dreamed of a lifetime of love in Ebenezer Scott''s big, strong arms. Could she slip through his ironclad defenses and become this beloved mercenary''s bride? Previously published.

Enjoy a tale of true Texas love in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer''s reader-favorite story, Matt Caldwell: Texas Tycoon! Matt Caldwell must be the hardest-hearted man in the Lone Star State. The last thing he wants to do is open up to a woman—let alone trust her! —and risk getting hurt. So he''s sworn off spending any time with a member of the fairer sex…until his beautiful new assistant walks through the office door. What''s a mogul to do? On the run from her past, Leslie Murray is in need of a protector, stat. And her new boss might just be the one who can guard her present—and protect her future. But when Leslie suddenly finds herself in Matt''s strong arms, she wonders if she could be the one to knock down the bachelor''s protective walls and finally bring love to this long, tall Texan.

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…

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

From New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer come three fan-favorite tales of passion, peril and true love… Soldier of Fortune Ex-mercenary J. D. Brettman has vowed to rescue his abducted sister at any cost. But he needs his trusty assistant, Gabby Darwin. In the lawless tropical forests, they share danger and desire. There, Gabby faces J.D.''s demons—and learns that her love is his truest enemy of all. The Tender Stranger As a mercenary, Eric Van Meer lives life on the edge—which is why Dani St. Clair intrigues him so. The gentle beauty poses a threat to his hard-fought control. Eric knows Dani is a forever kind of woman…so he proposes. And all the danger in his life is nothing compared to what his heart faces when she accepts! Enamored Diego Laremos never forgot his ex-wife, Melissa, who fled their unhappy marriage. He loathes himself for driving her away, but when Melissa reenters his life, his hope for a future with her is renewed. And while Melissa still adores Diego, she has to come clean about a long-ago lie to prove that she''s still his one true love.

Love under the Texan sky Underneath her bubbly carefree facade, there was more—much more—to the champagne girl. Catherine Blake had high personal standards, including a sense of duty to her widowed mother, which brought her back to Comanche Flats, the family ranch. Once she''d returned, her stepbrother, Matt Kincaid, only complicated matters. Matt demanded that she stay on at the ranch, under his watchful eye. But Catherine had a job offer waiting for her in New York City. There was only one thing that could keep her on a dusty cattle ranch in Texas—the love of the rangiest cowboy in the Lone Star State!

Fall in love with Diana Palmer''s fan-favorite story, BLIND PROMISES! Dana Steele''s new patient, Gannon van der Vere, is a tough customer. He had run off his last four nurses, but Dana''s determined she won''t be the next on that list. A powerful entrepreneur until a devastating accident left his future in doubt, Gannon raged at all who approached him. Dana hoped to light a candle in his darkness—and to escape from the shadows in her own past. But when she fell in love with her curmudgeonly employer, Dana''s challenge was no longer strictly professional. Could Dana and Gannon heal to find a true happily-ever-after?

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.

Don’t miss a reader-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer of second-chance love on the range…When Abby Shane went home to the Big Sky Country she''d always loved, she seemed more like a wounded bird than a glamorous fashion model. After what had happened in New York, she could never let any man near her again. But Cade McLaren was not just another man. In his powerful arms, Abby began to move past her terror and enjoy his touch. If only his attentions stemmed from love instead of pity. Abby didn''t want Cade''s charity. She hungered for that other, all-consuming blaze of love she''d sparked in him one summer night a lifetime ago….

A forbidden romance blossoms between a human combat surgeon and an alien military commander as they fight together for peace in this thrilling space epic. A prophecy foretold: Three years after the unprovoked attack on a peaceful colony, the war between the Rojok dynasty and the Tri-Galaxy Fleet rages on. Born of that war is the Morcai Battalion, a fleet comprised of Centaurians and humans—the first collaboration of its kind and a step toward an intergalactic alliance. But the fragile union is tested as their courageous commander in chief, Dtimun, is faced with the temptation of the forbidden—and human—Dr. Madeline Ruszel. A combat surgeon, Ruszel is aware of the danger of inciting a Centaurian’s interest, even if he is the most intriguing of men. Besides putting their mission at risk, personal relations between their kinds are still outlawed. But a prophecy that touches on both their lives and the future of all alien nations hints that a greater unity may be theirs for the taking . . . if they, and their crew, survive in the battle for peace. Praise for Diana Palmer and her work “A high-octane and gritty space adventure.” —RT Book Reviews on The Morcai Battalion “Fans of stark outer space military science fiction will appreciate this sobering at war thriller.” —The Best Reviews on The Morcai Battalion “Palmer . . . is the queen of desperado quests for justice and true love.” —Publishers Weekly on Dangerous

Classic, collectible romances from our bestselling authors. THE SECOND TIME AROUND… As a young secretary, Ivy McKenzie had been hopelessly in love with tycoon Ryder Calaway. But their searing passion—and Ryder''s cool rejection—sent innocent Ivy running. Now, five years later, Ryder''s magnetic virility was just as daunting—and harder to escape. Ryder always got what he wanted. Except Ivy. For years he''d waited and longed for her. Now she was free, and Ryder''s patience was at an end. This time he would make her irrevocably his. With this second chance, could he convince Ivy that the best was yet to come?

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author DIANA PALMER returns with a fiery new couple! Wolf Patterson and Sara Brandon are archenemies from ages ago, but mischievous fate has brought the tall rancher with the pale blue eyes together with the dark-haired beauty—on nearby Wyoming and Texas ranches. At first, sparks fly, but despite Wolf''s misguided notions about the spirited Sara and her indignance over the assorted injustices he has thrown her way, a truce—of sorts—forms. Suddenly Sara notices Wolf''s face, while not conventionally handsome, draws her like no other man has ever attracted her. And Wolf sees into the vulnerable soul that Sara hides from the rest of the world. They are two passionate people with a talent for falling out. Will love be the spark they need to create what they both want the most…a family?

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

Chairman of the board Worth Carson had been none too pleased when beautiful Amelia Glenn walked into his office wearing only a trench coat and belly-dancer costume. While revenge had been the primary goal in Worth''s mind as he sought out the mystery woman, all thoughts of getting even soon vanished.

"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.

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!

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.

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?

Rock star Sabina Cane had heard plenty about the wealthy Hamilton Regan Thorndon III, head honcho of Thorn Oil. His brother, Al, warned her of Thorn''s reputation for breaking hearts, but singing was Sabina''s life and she was grateful for any work she could get. She and her band would take the gig in the New Orleans nightclub, even if it was owned by Mr. Thorndon III. But Thorn wasn''t the stuffy old businessman she''d expected. He was prickly, passionate, rock stubborn and liked to play matchmaker. And he had the perfect match in mind: he wanted Sabina, no matter what the cost. Didn''t he know that there are some things money can''t buy?

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.

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?

HE WAS HER SECRET LOVE… Sweet, gentle schoolteacher Natalie Brock''s life changed forever when handsome rancher Mack Killain''s masterful kisses gave her a tantalizing taste of love. Ever since that first awakening, Natalie knew Mack was the only man for her. Trouble was, the rough-edged loner had sworn off marriage—especially to an innocent like her—and told her so on more than one occasion. But Mack had taught her the best was worth fighting for…and Natalie would not settle for anything less than all his love!

Ice Man: Dawson Rutherford. His scheme: Plan a mock engagement to help secure the land he so desperately needed. Only one woman had the power to drive this seemingly heartless cowboy wild, and now he needed her to pose as his bride–to–be! A tempestuous night long ago had forced Dawson to abandon all hope of making Barrie his lawfully wedded wife, but there was not telling what sharing a spread with this hot–blooded woman would do to the man of ice..

A vacation at her godmother''s ranch near Abilene would have been the perfect place for Maggie Turner to escape her ex-husband''s threats. Perfect, that is, if it hadn''t been for Gabe Coleman. Tall, lithe and lean, he was just as blunt, rude—and powerfully sensual—as he''d been ten years ago. His cold formality gave her the goose bumps. And his icy blue eyes watched her like those of a hungry cat—daring her to look beneath his savage surface. She thought marriage had cured her of desire. Then the raging passions of a Texas cowboy gave her a new lease on love.

The past had finally caught up with him. Diego Laremos had never forgotten the last night he''d spent with his wife, Melissa, 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. And when Melissa entered his life again, his hope for a possible future together was renewed. Melissa had felt the same way, but she''d lied to Diego in the past and it was time to come clean. 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.

Texas Ranger Judd Dunn and Christabel Gaines find their marriage of convenience slowly evolving into a union of undeniable passion, but when a mysterious enemy enters their lives, their newfound love is endangered.

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.