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"New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer takes readers to Christmastime in Colorado with two of her celebrated novellas in one collection featuring solitary, silent cowboys who find their restless hearts tamed by women of uncommon grace and strength"--

Enjoy four classic Lone Star romances from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer!Drew Dr. Drew Morris has kept to himself ever since his beloved wife passed away. But his beautiful assistant, Kitty Carson, stirs up feelings in him that he had long believed gone. Can Drew heal his heart and find a second chance at love?Jobe No one expects heartbreaker cowboy Jobe Dodd to settle down and take a wife. Sandy Regan, his longtime rival, takes that as a challenge. She is determined to make the rugged Texan her own, now and forever!Tom Tom Walker has never believed in true love, but Elysia Craig is slowly but surely melting his tough exterior. Can Tom change from a rough-and-tumble bachelor to the forever husband Elysia deserves?Grant Rancher's daughter Dana Mobry has to marry a long, tall Texan or lose her cherished home. And Dana's just discovered that her partner in this marriage of convenience is none other than the sexiest cowboy in Texas, Hank Grant!New York Times Bestselling Author4 Heartfelt Stories: Drew, Jobe, Tom and Grant (previously published as Paper Husband)

A deadly investigation causes passion to flare… Tall, lean and headstrong, FBI agent Kilraven lives by his own rules. And one of those rules includes keeping his hands off Jacobsville's resident sweetheart, Winnie Sinclair, no matter the temptation. The last thing he wants is to hurt Winnie, whom he fears couldn't handle his haunted past. And this small town may hold not only the woman he fights to resist, but the answers to a cold case that is very personal to Kilraven… Winnie has had her own share of sorrow and senses Kilraven's pain. Even though she tries to deny it, the gentle 911 operator feels a connection with the agent. When he makes the disturbing discovery that her family's unsavory past might have a bearing on his case, Winnie is determined to help him crack it…and the ice around his heart.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!A Kiss to Remember by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Naima Simone Remi Donovan doesn't know what possessed her secret crush, Declan Howard, to sidle up to her desk and ask for a kiss. For Declan, the plan is simple: fake a relationship with Remi to keep his ex off his back and his matchmaking mother happy. As the charade brings them closer, it ignites something real-something neither can ignore.Long, Tall TexansBook 1: Long, Tall Texans: CalhounBook 2: Long, Tall Texans: QuinnBook 3: Long, Tall Texans: EthanBook 4: EvanBook 5: DonavanBook 6: EmmettBook 7: Long, Tall Texans: ReganBook 8: Long, Tall Texans: ToddBook 9: Long, Tall Texans: HankBook 10: Coltrain''s ProposalBook 11: Long, Tall Texans: TomBook 12: Long, Tall Texans: DrewBook 13: JobeBook 14: CHRISTMAS COWBOYBook 15: The Princess BrideBook 16: BelovedBook 17: Long, Tall Texans: JuddBook 18: Callaghan''s BrideBook 19: GuyBook 20: Long, Tall Texans: LukeBook 21: Long, Tall Texans: ChristopherBook 22: MATT CALDWELL: TEXAS TYCOONBook 23: LORD OF THE DESERTBook 24: The Texas RangerBook 25: Long, Tall Texans: GaronBook 26: A Man of MeansBook 27: DESPERADOBook 28: LionheartedBook 29: Man in ControlBook 30: The Founding FatherBook 31: Cattleman''s PrideBook 32: Long, Tall Texans: CashBook 33: Carrera''s BrideBook 34: Boss ManBook 35: Winter RosesBook 36: Iron CowboyBook 37: Long, Tall Texans: BentleyBook 38: DefenderBook 39: UnbridledBook 40: UnleashedBook 41: Texas ProudBook 42: Notorious

An unlikely attraction blossoms in this classic tale from Diana Palmer's bestselling Long, Tall Texans series FBI agent Jon Blackhawk has no interest in settling down with a wife and family, despite being one of Jacobsville's most eligible bachelors. If he had his way, he'd be happily single forever. Luckily, Jon has a gatekeeper: his efficient and reliable assistant, Joceline Perry. Without her help, he'd be at the mercy of the women of Jacobsville. But the more he comes to rely on her, the more he notices how invaluable-and attractive-she really is. While Joceline can't deny that her boss is the epitome of tall, dark and handsome, as a single mother with responsibilities, she doesn't have the luxury of being anything but 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?BONUS NOVELLA INSIDE"You just can't do better than a Diana Palmer story to make your heart lighter and smile brighter." -Fresh Fiction on Wyoming RuggedLong, Tall Texans Book 1: Long, Tall Texans: CalhounBook 2: Long, Tall Texans: QuinnBook 3: Long, Tall Texans: EthanBook 4: EvanBook 5: DonavanBook 6: EmmettBook 7: Long, Tall Texans: ReganBook 8: Long, Tall Texans: ToddBook 9: Long, Tall Texans: HankBook 10: Coltrain''s ProposalBook 11: Long, Tall Texans: TomBook 12: Long, Tall Texans: DrewBook 13: JobeBook 14: CHRISTMAS COWBOYBook 15: The Princess BrideBook 16: BelovedBook 17: Long, Tall Texans: JuddBook 18: Callaghan''s BrideBook 19: GuyBook 20: Long, Tall Texans: LukeBook 21: Long, Tall Texans: ChristopherBook 22: MATT CALDWELL: TEXAS TYCOONBook 23: LORD OF THE DESERTBook 24: The Texas RangerBook 25: Long, Tall Texans: GaronBook 26: A Man of MeansBook 27: DESPERADOBook 28: LionheartedBook 29: Man in ControlBook 30: The Founding FatherBook 31: Cattleman''s PrideBook 32: Long, Tall Texans: CashBook 33: Carrera''s BrideBook 34: Boss ManBook 35: Winter RosesBook 36: Iron CowboyBook 37: Long, Tall Texans: BentleyBook 38: DefenderBook 39: UnbridledBook 40: UnleashedBook 41: Texas ProudBook 42: Notorious

Five years ago, Judd Dunn, a hard-edged Texas Ranger, put Christabel Gaines's father behind bars-where he belonged. But Judd's involvement in Crissy's life was far from over. With their jointly owned ranch on the verge of bankruptcy, Judd wed her in name only, promising to save their land and vowing to ignore the sexual tension between them. Now, just when Judd decides to release Crissy from their sham of a marriage, he is blindsided by a bloodthirsty foe who is setting the stage for unspeakable evil by preying upon Judd's greatest weakness-his wife. No longer a starry-eyed schoolgirl, Crissy's a smart, fearless woman with unfulfilled desires. And she will do anything in the name of love-including taking a bullet for her husband. With their very lives at stake, Crissy and Judd must confront their darkest demons, their new rivals and their deepest desires-and face up to a mutual destiny they cannot outrun.

Count Eduardo Cortes's fortune-and future at his beloved ranch-are in question. Tragedy, money woes and family pressure are now driving him toward a marriage of convenience. That is, until he encounters Bernadette Barron, wandering frightened and disheveled after a society ball....Beneath the grime, it's clear Bernadette is beautiful and rich. But is she just another heartbreak waiting to happen or has Eduardo finally found the one woman who can save his ranch and heal his heart? The Spanish count can provide Bernadette with the title she needs-but can he return her feelings?Gazing into her husband's penetrating eyes, Bernadette sees not only his calculating ways but also his quick arousal to passion. Will their growing desire be enough to overcome the mounting challenges they face...and to claim the love she will not be denied?

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Diana Palmer is back in Wyoming with a tale of love born in Big Sky Country…Billionaire oilman Blair Coleman has always taken care of his business. After having been used and cast aside by a woman he thought he loved, his personal life is far from his first priority. He knows only one has ever truly cared for him-but the irresistible blonde beauty is the daughter of his best friend.Niki Ashton has seen her father's friend wounded and she's seen him fight. Blair is the strongest-and most stubborn-man she's ever known. That very heart and passion makes him the man of her dreams, but whenever they've been in danger of getting close, Blair has always pushed her away.It takes a possible tragedy to strip away all of Blair's misgivings. Now it's all or nothing: marriage, baby, family, forever. But will the choice be too much for Niki…or too late?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

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Texas Proud by New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer Before he testifies in an important case, businessman Mikey Fiore hides out in Jacobsville, Texas, to maintain his privacy. On a rare night out, he crosses paths with beautiful Bernadette Epperson, who seems burdened with her own secrets. Mikey hears whispers about her life-threatening condition and solitary existence. But nothing stops him from wanting her, which endangers them both. Their bond grows into passion…until shocking truths surface.FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Irresistible Forces by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson Taylor Steele only wants a baby-not a relationship. Sexy, intelligent Dominic Saxon seems like a man with perfect genes. Their week of no-strings-attached fun in the Caribbean is simply meant as a "procreation vacation," but when it's over, will either of them be able to say goodbye?

"Untamed will definitely pull at your heartstrings." -Harlequin JunkieTHE 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 TexansBook 1: DesperadoBook 2: Iron CowboyBook 3: The MaverickBook 4: Winter RosesBook 5: Cattleman's PrideBook 6: Carrera's BrideBook 7: Boss ManBook 8: LORD OF THE DESERTBook 9: EvanBook 10: DonavanBook 11: Long, Tall Texans: GrantBook 12: Long, Tall Texans: JustinBook 13: Long, Tall Texans: TylerBook 14: Long, Tall Texans: ConnalBook 15: Long, Tall Texans: HardenBook 16: Long, Tall Texans: CalhounBook 17: Long, Tall Texans: QuinnBook 18: Long, Tall Texans: EthanBook 19: EmmettBook 20: Long, Tall Texans: ReganBook 21: Long, Tall Texans: ToddBook 22: Long, Tall Texans: HankBook 23: Coltrain's ProposalBook 24: Long, Tall Texans: TomBook 25: Long, Tall Texans: DrewBook 26: Long, Tall Texans: JobeBook 27: The Princess BrideBook 28: BelovedBook 29: Callaghan's BrideBook 30: Long, Tall Texans: GuyBook 31: Long, Tall Texans: LukeBook 32: Long, Tall Texans: ChristopherBook 33: MATT CALDWELL: TEXAS TYCOONBook 34: The Texas RangerBook 35: A Man of MeansBook 36: LionheartedBook 37: Man in ControlBook 38: The Founding FatherBook 39: Long, Tall Texans: RenegadeBook 40: Long, Tall Texans: BentleyBook 41: DefenderBook 42: UnbridledBook 43: UnleashedBook 44: Texas ProudBook 45: NotoriousBook 46: The Loner

Blair Coleman era un millonario que siempre había cuidado de su negocio, el petróleo. Después de que la mujer de quien se creía enamorado lo utilizara y se librara de él, su vida personal dejó de ser una prioridad. Además, solo había una persona que lo quisiera de verdad, pero la irresistible belleza rubia tenía un problema: era la hija de su mejor amigo.Niki Ashton había sido testigo de la desgracia amorosa y de la lucha del amigo de su padre. Blair era el hombre más fuerte y obstinado que había conocido nunca. Su gran corazón y su carácter apasionado lo habían convertido en el hombre de sus sueños; pero, cada vez que surgía la posibilidad de mantener una relación íntima, él se alejaba de ella.Los recelos de Blair solo flaquearon cuando se vio enfrentado a una posible tragedia. Ahora, era todo o nada: matrimonio, hijos, familia... Pero, ¿sería demasiado para Niki? ¿Llegaba demasiado tarde?

Rodrigo Ramírez es enviado de incógnito como trabajador itinerante a la granja del hermanastro de Gloryanne Barnes, en Jacobsville, donde planea desbaratar un nuevo cártel que opera al sur de la frontera. Gloryanne es lista, astuta e independiente, pero debido a su trabajo se ve amenazada por el mismo criminal al que Rodrigo está investigando. Ella se siente atraída hacia aquel enigmático trabajador, Rodrigo, un hombre que es mucho más de lo que parece, y que despierta en ella un deseo difícil de controlar. Pero los secretos están a punto de alterar sus vidas, para bien, para mal... o quizá para siempre. La inocencia de Gloryanne es una tentación demasiado fuerte para un hombre atormentado. Confuso y malparado en el amor, llevado por su peligroso trabajo y en busca de respuestas, Rodrigo no sabe si su temeraria proposición de matrimonio es sólo un medio para completar su misión, o algo más. Pero cuando el agridulce milagro de Gloryanne y la doble vida de Rodrigo chocan, estas dos personas que están aprendiendo a confiar deberán enfrentarse a la verdad y decidir si pueden darle una oportunidad a un futuro que ambos anhelan en secreto.

Cuando la rica e inocente Nora Marlowe fue a visitar el salvaje Oeste, estaba tan abierta a la aventura como el vasto horizonte de Texas. El inquebrantable individualismo de aquella tierra, y sus gallardos vaqueros, encajaban a la perfección con su espíritu romántico. ¡Hasta que uno de aquellos vaqueros decidió bajarle los humos a la elegante heredera! A Cal Barton no le gustaban las señoritas altaneras del Este, y mucho menos que una de ellas invadiera el rancho en el que trabajaba. Sin embargo, Nora tenía algo irresistible. La atracción que había entre ellos se hizo más y más intensa a medida que pasaban los días, hasta que un simple beso se transformó en una seducción que podía destruir todo lo que ella estimaba en la vida...

El antiguo agente de fronteras Dalton Kirk pensâo que su vida habâia acabado, literalmente hablando, cuando una banda de traficantes lo dio por muerto. Desafiando todo pronâostico, sobreviviâo a la dura prueba y regresâo a su cercano rancho de Wyoming para dedicarse a una vida mucho mâas tranquila y hogareäna. Hasta que la encantadora Merissa Baker llamâo a su puerta.

Meredith Ashe creyó que se le rompería el corazón para siempre cuando la familia de Cy Harden la echó de la ciudad siendo sólo una adolescente asustada, pobre y embarazada. Pero ahora volvía más fuerte y madura... y además en calidad de gerente de una poderosa multinacional con la que planeaba absorber la empresa de los Harden. Cy desconocía los secretos de Meredith y ella no tenía la menor intención de contárselos. En realidad quería que creyera que seguía siendo la misma muchacha tímida a la que había abandonada años atrás... sin embargo, Meredith no había previsto el modo en el que reaccionaría su cuerpo a las caricias de Cy... Y cuando empezó a enamorarse de él de nuevo, se dio cuenta de que ni sus cuidadosos planes podrían protegerla.

Entre el Amor y el Odio Duro, implacable y arrollador, Cord Romero se alimentaba del peligro que conllevaba ser un mercenario. Para él, jugarse la vida era el pan nuestro de cada día.Tras sobrevivir a la trampa mortal de su peor enemigo, el director de una multinacional que servía de tapadera a una red de trata de niños, Cord se propuso desenmascararlo.Para llevar a cabo su objetivo tendría que aunar esfuerzos con su amiga Maggie Barton. Aunque esta jugaba un papel crucial en la investigación, tenía un punto vulnerable: un trágico secreto de su pasado que ponía en peligro su relación con Cord... y la convertía en un instrumento de su mortal enemigo.Viéndose obligados a confiar el uno en el otro para sobrevivir, Cord y Maggie se iban a embarcar en una persecución letal en la que solo uno de los dos bandos podría salir vencedor.

Fue en París donde se enamoró de él. Aunque Pierce estaba fuera de su alcance, Brianne no podía imaginarse entregándose a ningún otro hombre y, menos aún, al socio corrupto de su padrastro. Obsesionado con Brianne desde su primer encuentro, Philippe Sabon no se detendría ante nada con tal de conseguirla. Cuando pidió su mano a su padrastro con la excusa de unir la riqueza de las dos familias, solo la intervención de Pierce podría salvarla de un destino peor que la muerte...

La Atlanta de principios del siglo XX era una ciudad de contrastes, un hervidero de actividad donde el comercio y la alta sociedad florecían entre los lánguidos ritmos sureños. A Claire Lang le encantaba vivir allí, pero la presencia de un hombre la turbaba en lo más hondo del alma. No estaba dispuesta a admitir cuánto la cautivaban los ojos oscuros y el apuesto rostro de John Hawthorn, pero la desesperación causada por una súbita tragedia la llevó a casarse con él a pesar de saber que el apasionado amor que le tenía no era recíproco. Mientras la brisa dejaba a su paso el aroma de las magnolias, Claire empezó a despertar deseos intensos e inesperados en su elusivo marido... y ella, tras saborear sus besos y sus caricias, tuvo la valentía de luchar por él cuando se cernió sobre ellos un escándalo, un escándalo tan grande que podría acabar con su incipiente amor. Diana Palmer es una hábil narradora de historias que capta la esencia de lo que una novela romántica debe ser. Affaire de Coeur

Diana Palmer es una hábil narradora de historias que capta la esencia de lo que una novela romántica debe ser. Affaire de Coeur El agente del FBI Jon Blackhawk era uno de los solteros más codiciados de Texas, pero lo último que quería era que una mujer le echara el lazo. Su eficiente y leal ayudante, Joceline Perry, lo ayudaba a mantener a raya a las pretendientes, y cuanto más confiaba en ella, más se percataba de lo extremadamente valiosa que era en todos los aspectos. Joceline no podía negar el atractivo de su jefe, pero ella era una madre soltera con muchas responsabilidades y estaba decidida a mantener una relación estrictamente profesional. Sin embargo, cuando Jon empezó a sufrir las amenazas y ataques de un delincuente vengativo, el inquebrantable apoyo de Joceline hizo que se avivara la chispa que siempre había prendido entre ellos. ¿Se daría cuenta Jon de que todo cuanto necesitaba lo había tenido siempre a su lado? ¿Podría conseguir Joceline que aquel hombre solitario y reacio al compromiso bajara sus defensas y aceptara lo que sentían el uno por el otro?

Tras quedar huérfana a causa de una devastadora inundación, Noelle Brown pensó que su atractivo y encantador benefactor, Andrew Paige, podría ser el hombre de sus sueños, así que no entendía por qué se le aceleraba el corazón y se quedaba sin aliento cada vez que veía a Jared Dunn, el inflexible hermanastro mayor de Andrew. Jared era un pistolero que había decidido regresar a su hogar en Texas porque quería dejar atrás su peligroso pasado. La decidida joven de ojos verdes a la que su hermanastro había dado cobijo no era la cazafortunas que esperaba encontrar, sino todo lo contrario... aquella beldad inocente y poco convencional necesitaba que él la enseñara a manejarse en la alta sociedad, y se quedó sorprendido por lo agradable que le resultó aquella tarea. Cuando un escándalo se cernió sobre todos ellos, Noelle se vio obligada a salvar el honor de la familia, pero... ¿cuál de los dos hermanos era el que se había adueñado de su corazón? La rivalidad enfrentó a hermano contra hermano, y una cosa estaba muy clara: ¡aquél no iba a ser un matrimonio de conveniencia!

Kilraven, un agente de la CIA alto, atractivo y tenaz, vivía conforme a sus propias reglas. Y una de ellas era mantenerse alejado de Winnie Sinclair, una chica de Jacobsville por la que sentía una fuerte atracción. Tímida e inocente, Winnie no sabía cómo tratar a un hombre como Kilraven, implacable y atormentado por su pasado. Era posible, además, que Jacobsville ocultara secretos capaces de resolver un caso cerrado que tocaba muy de cerca a Kilraven. Winnie intuía su dolor. Ella también había sufrido. Por más que intentara negarlo, la amable operadora del servicio de emergencias se sentía unida al sombrío y atractivo agente. Cuando él descubrió que el turbio pasado de la familia Sinclair podía estar relacionado con el caso que investigaba, Winnie decidió ayudarlo a encontrar respuestas... y a romper el hielo que cubría su corazón. Ambos unieron sus fuerzas en una peligrosa investigación en la que había mucho en juego. La vida de Winnie corría peligro, y necesitaba a Kilraven más que nunca. Pero si querían tener un futuro juntos, el implacable agente tendría que enfrentarse a su pasado y arriesgarlo todo por su amor.

Cowboys and Christmas are an unbeatable combination in this charming western anthology helmed by New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmerone of America's most beloved romance writers. Equal parts sweet and sexy, these all-new novellas feature picturesque settings, festive appeal, and rugged cowboy heroes finding their love matches. A perfect gift for fans of Linda Lael Miller, Jill Shalvis, and Maisey Yates. ONCE THERE WAS A LAWMAN * Diana Palmer FBI agent Thomas Kincaid Jones has soured on love and Christmas, but Annalisa Davis could change all that. Except the lovely nurse isn't looking to get involved with someone whose job requires a gun on his hip. And Tom has a case to solve that has nothing to do with love. Yet the spirit of the holidays just might spark a lifetime connection . . . CHRISTMAS CREEK COWBOY * Delores Fossen In Christmas Creek, Texas, folks go all out for the holidays, but Sheriff Calen Jameson is too busy commiserating about cheating exes with his best friend, Emmy Kendrick. Calen always thought their bond was too precious to risk, yet maybe it's time to start making some changes . . . by firing up the heat with Emmy. COMING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS * Kate Pearce Lucy Smith thinks Santa has outdone himself when Caleb Erickson shows up at her B&B. In high school, Caleb was oblivious to her crush. But while they wait out a snowstorm, he's discovering she may be the gift he never knew he wanted . . .

Trusting him is dangerous.But resisting him is almost impossible.New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's Long, Tall Texans series returns with secrets...and dangerous seduction.Gaby Dupont knows some men shouldn't be trusted. Ever. Especially not high-profile lawyer Nicholas Chandler. How can she trust the man who might be helping her greedy relatives steal her family fortune? To get the inside scoop on Nicholas's dealings?and protect herself and her beloved grandmère?Gaby must take a job with the devil himself. Of course, she can't tell him who she really is...Nicholas Chandler knows there's more to Gaby Dupont than delicate beauty. She's sweet and clever?but just too young and secretive. Yet even as they clash, Gaby gets under his skin as no other woman ever has. When Gaby comes under fire, Nicholas risks his career and reputation to keep her safe. But can he protect Gaby without losing his heart?

Enjoy four classic Long, Tall Texans stories from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer!Christopher Wealthy Christopher Deverell has everything he could ever want. But the jaded millionaire has never opened his heart to let a woman in-that is, until he's confronted by determined journalist Della Larson.Luke Elusive bachelor Luke Craig meets his match in young Belinda Jessup. There's something about the beauty that rubs him the wrong way, but at the same time, sparks as hot as a Texas summer fly between them!Guy Rugged Texan Guy Fenton refuses to be tamed by any woman, let alone a prickly publicist who gets on his last nerve. But beautiful brunette Candy Marshall might just bring the sexy rancher to his knees…Hank Hank Shoeman has retreated to a secluded Colorado cabin, eager to be away from the outside world and the hurt that comes with it. But what he gets when he meets lovely Poppy O'Brien is so much more than he ever bargained for…New York Times Bestselling Author4 Heartfelt Stories: Christopher, Luke, Guy and Hank (previously published as Redbird)

"The popular Palmer has penned another winning novel, a perfect blend of romance and suspense." -Booklist on LawmanHe's sworn to keep her safeAs her heart and her life are in danger Mercenary by name and by nature, Carson keeps to himself. He never keeps women around long enough for anything emotional to develop. But working on a complex murder investigation provides Carson with another kind of distraction-his friend's sweet and innocent secretary, Carlie Blair. Then Carlie lands in deep trouble. She's witnessed something she shouldn't have, and now the face of a criminal is stored permanently in her photographic memory. As a result, she becomes the key piece of evidence that could implicate a popular politician in a deadly case. Her only protection is Carson-the man whose presence sets her body ablaze. But when she learns that Carson is more than just a tough guy, Carlie realizes she's endangered herself further. Because now her only chance to live means losing her heart to the most dangerous kind of man…Long, Tall TexansBook 1: DesperadoBook 2: Iron CowboyBook 3: The MaverickBook 4: Winter RosesBook 5: Cattleman's PrideBook 6: Carrera's BrideBook 7: Boss ManBook 8: LORD OF THE DESERTBook 9: EvanBook 10: DonavanBook 11: Long, Tall Texans: GrantBook 12: Long, Tall Texans: JustinBook 13: Long, Tall Texans: TylerBook 14: Long, Tall Texans: ConnalBook 15: Long, Tall Texans: HardenBook 16: Long, Tall Texans: CalhounBook 17: Long, Tall Texans: QuinnBook 18: Long, Tall Texans: EthanBook 19: EmmettBook 20: Long, Tall Texans: ReganBook 21: Long, Tall Texans: ToddBook 22: Long, Tall Texans: HankBook 23: Coltrain's ProposalBook 24: Long, Tall Texans: TomBook 25: Long, Tall Texans: DrewBook 26: Long, Tall Texans: JobeBook 27: The Princess BrideBook 28: BelovedBook 29: Callaghan's BrideBook 30: Long, Tall Texans: GuyBook 31: Long, Tall Texans: LukeBook 32: Long, Tall Texans: ChristopherBook 33: MATT CALDWELL: TEXAS TYCOONBook 34: The Texas RangerBook 35: A Man of MeansBook 36: LionheartedBook 37: Man in ControlBook 38: The Founding FatherBook 39: Long, Tall Texans: RenegadeBook 40: Long, Tall Texans: BentleyBook 41: DefenderBook 42: UnbridledBook 43: UnleashedBook 44: Texas ProudBook 45: NotoriousBook 46: The Loner