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New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer delivers a classic Long, Tall Texans tale of a cowboy and his lady, originally published as Donavan in 1991. From the moment the well-dressed beauty strolled into the bar on the wrong side of town, rugged Texan Donavan Langley has known she was trouble—and just the type of woman he’s vowed to avoid. But Fay York awakes a tenderness in him that he’d never known and a yearning for something he knows he can never have. The electrifying instant Fay first gazed into a pair of glittering eyes, she fell hard for Donavan. Even though the rough-and-tumble cowboy is determined to keep his heart from her, she knows that he needs her. And it’s not such a big step from attraction to happily-ever-after....

A sexy oil magnate yearns for a sultry singer in this classic romance by the New York Times–bestselling author. 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? First published in 1986.

Logan Deverell has infuriated Kit Morris for the last time. She''s had enough of her boss''s temper, his ingratitude and, most of all, his complete oblivion to her feelings for him. But she certainly manages to get his attention when she quits and joins the Lassiter Agency as their newest detective. Once he gets over his initial anger, Logan feels lost and miserable without Kit. Realizing what he needs to do, Logan vows to get Kit back…but he''ll have to offer a lot more than a job—he''ll have to give her his heart.

Days are hot on Skylance Ranch, and the nights even hotter! New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Diana Palmer brings her readers back to Branntville, Texas, with Cort Brannt''s story. The heir to the Skylance Ranch empire has women gallop into his life, but the handsome lone wolf sends them just as quickly on their way...until a pretty, vivacious neighbor appears on the range. Has the most eligible bachelor in Branntville met his match?

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTION Reader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. Mercenary''s Woman by New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer All retired soldier of fortune Ebenezer Scott wants is to finally have some peace and quiet. But when schoolteacher Sally Johnson’s life is put in danger, Eb will do anything to keep her safe. Sally doesn’t want his help, but Eb is determined to protect her, and to prove he’s exactly what she needs, one kiss at a time. Sally used to dream of the day Eb held her in his arms. But he broke her heart six years ago, and she can’t trust him to not hurt her again. Then someone threatens her and her nephew, and the reclusive mercenary is the only one she can turn to. Now Eb must risk it all to win the sweet-natured beauty over…before it’s too late. FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Safety Breach by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen The serial killer Gemma Hanson narrowly escaped just discovered her WITSEC location, and he’s coming after her to finish what he started. That’s the message Sheriff Kellan Slater personally delivers. Although Gemma and Kellan share an intense past, escaping the violence surrounding them is all that matters. Especially once Gemma realizes there is no safe place—not even protective custody…

A cool cowboy reignites the fire within a weary divorcée in this classic romance from a New York Times–bestselling author. 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. First published in 1987.

A fake relationship leads to very real feelings between a rancher and his beautiful friend in this classic romance by the New York Times–bestselling author. "Nobody does it better!" —Linda Howard 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? First published in 1987.

A spellbinding new instalment in the Long, Tall Texans series In Tough to Tame New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer welcomes you back to Jacobsville to become reacciuainted with Bentley Rydel. He lives hard and loves fiercely—but sometimes it takes the right woman to make a man a hero. This rugged Texan is going to be Tough to Tame! In Passion Flower successful New York interior designer, Jennifer King led a hectic, fast-paced life. So when a sudden illness cost her her job, she jumped at the chance of a working vacation at a Texas ranch. But life with Everett Culhane, the brooding, dark-eyed owner of the Circle C Ranch, was not easy. According to him, their lives were two worlds apart. But when he took her in his arms and branded her lips with his, Jennifer knew that she must make this headstrong cowboy her own.

Shelby Kane wasn''t about to let her friend''s bossy brother run off his family''s ranch again! And Kingston Brannt kept a tight rein on his volcanic desires, but made it abundantly clear that he resented Shelby''s sweetly distracting presence--and the fiery passion she stirred in him. Although the ruggedly handsome, impossibly stubborn cowboy fought their explosive attraction at every turn, somehow his brooding, blustery ways made him even more irresistible to a starry-eyed Shelby. Now the jaded Texas bachelor was about to learn a mighty big lesson in love from the very woman he scorned!

True love is in store for one gruff cowboy in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer’s new Wyoming Men romance Cort Grier is no ordinary rancher. Despite his vast wealth, he still works the land with his own bare hands, unlike his troublesome new neighbor, Mina Michaels. Fiery, beautiful Mina infuriates and entrances Cort, awakening feelings he’d thought long buried. But he knows falling for a city girl can lead only to heartbreak… Bestselling author Mina hardly expects to meet a man like the ones in her novels. But roguishly handsome Cort is an alpha hero through and through, from his stubborn streak to the fierce way this rugged cowboy protects his heart. When one sizzling kiss leads to another, can Mina convince Cort to open his world to her—now and forever? 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

THE SECOND TIME AROUND As a young secretary, Ivy McKenzie fell hopelessly in love with tycoon Ryder Calaway. But the searing passion that sizzled between them—and Ryder''s cool rejection—sent innocent Ivy running. Now, five years later, Ivy discovered that Ryder''s magnetic virility was still as daunting—and harder than ever to evade. Jet-setter Ryder had always gotten what he wanted—except for Ivy. For years, he''d waited for her, longed for her. Now she was free, and Ryder''s patience was at an end. This time, he vowed to make her irrevocably his. Given this precious second chance, could he convince sweet Ivy that the best was yet to come?

Fall in love with a Long, Tall Texan in Diana Palmer''s classic tale, The Texas Ranger! When Texas Ranger Marc Brannon returns to the line of duty, a high‐profile murder mystery pits him against a vibrant—and vulnerable—junior investigator from his past. Years ago, Josette Langley made no secret of the fact that she was desperately in love with the rugged lawman, and despite their differences, the rough‐hewn loner became drawn to the innocent young woman. Yet Marc and Josette parted on explosive terms when she made a shocking accusation that shattered both their lives. Now they''re back together again.... And this time, a lot more than just their hearts is at stake. The woman Marc once cherished is being targeted by a corrupt political figure who will stop at nothing to bury the truth. Can Marc and Josette set aside their stormy discord and see justice served—or will they both be caught in the crossfire?

A trio of summertime love stories based on the popular miniseries Long Tall Texans follows three strong-willed, tender-hearted inhabitants of Jacobsville, Texas--Tom Walker, Drew Morris, and Jobe Dodd--as they search for love under the hot Texas sun. Original.

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer heads back to Jacobsville, Texas, for a fan-favorite love story between a widowed loner and his assistant. Dr. Drew Morris has kept to himself ever since his beloved wife passed away years ago. Between his friends and his medical practice, he has plenty to keep him busy—and no time for women. But his beautiful assistant, Kitty Carson, stirs up feelings in him that he had long believed gone. Can the good doctor heal his heart and find a second chance at love?

One widower''s marriage of convenience might turn into something more in New York Timesbestselling author Diana Palmer''s Long, Tall Texans: Connal, originally published asConnal in 1990. For just about as long as she can remember, Penelope Mathews has worshipped the elusive C.C. Tremayne from afar. The gorgeous but aloof loner doesn''t want anything to do withher—or, in fact, with any woman since his wife''s tragic death years before. But one nightchanges everything, when, trying to protect C.C. from landing in trouble, Pepi seeksrefuge in a wedding chapel—and emerges as Mrs. Connal Cade Tremayne! When C.C. realizes what happened, he''s outraged and plans to end their “arrangement”immediately. Yet the more time he spends with his beautiful new bride, the more herealizes he doesn''t want their marriage to end….

Garet Cambridge was the most compelling man Kathryn Summers had ever met. Tall, dark, commanding...and now blinded by a twist of fate. Kathryn was torn by regret and guilt for she had caused the unavoidable accident that had cost him his sight. She vowed to repay her debt to him and spent endless hours of work as his assistant. Kathryn knew if Garet discovered the truth, she''d lose him forever. But she was bound by a promise...and bound by love.

Most everyone in Jacobsville, Texas, steered clear of taciturn Cy Parks. However, spirited Lisa Monroe wasn''t exactly quaking in her boots, and electrified the formidable loner with her sweetly tantalizing kisses. Their fiery passion escalated when the winter soldier returned to the line of duty-and claimed the lovely Lisa as his bride, to shield her from a revenge-seeking desperado. Clearly, Cy was getting mighty possessive of this enchanting woman who needed the type of safeguarding only he could provide. But who would protect the beguiling bride from him...?

For someone as innocent and fragile as Brianna, Pierce is too jaded and grief stricken to do anything but hurt her. Yet somehow she has eased his pain with her sweet caring and somehow he has resisted taking what she long to give him. But Brianne is the key to the ultimate business merger for a corrupt associate of her stepfather''s--and his interest is enough to show Pierce what a treasure he might lose if he doesn''t follow his heart rather than guard it.

Diana Meredith, a newspaper reporter, worries that the man she ruined is after revenge, and Shelby Kane is determined to prove herself to her friend''s bossy brother