New Releases by DIANA PALMER

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!

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.

She''d met Eric Van Meer entirely by chance during an unforgettable vacation in Mexico, and with reckless abandon, she''d agreed to marry the mysterious blond stranger. Dani St. Clair, prim southern bookseller, had experienced a passion that exceeded even those in her cherished romantic novels—until a hijacked plane and a daring rescue by Eric revealed his true nature and dangerous work. He said he needed freedom, yet he''d married her. He said he hated women, yet he tenderly conquered her heart. Was it possible to meet a soldier of fortune on the battleground of passion and win the war of 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….

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…

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.

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

Micah Steele is forced to pick up his gun once again when Callie Kirby, a woman from his past, is kidnapped by his sworn enemy, and Lily Germaine helps Noah Laramie get his life back on track after he loses an arm in Afghanistan.

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

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.

Drama and excitement explode in New York Times bestselling author DIANA PALMER''s legendary first book in The Morcai Battalion series, now available in paperback, as a new expanded version. THE MORCAI BATTALION In the very dream of peace lurked a monstrous treachery. The galaxy is on the brink of disaster, a long-awaited truce torn apart by an unprovoked attack. The colony whose residents represented more than a hundred planets has been destroyed, and the new vision for unity in the universe is at risk. Faced with a war that would mean destruction and chaos, one man has stepped forward to lead those fighting for their lives. Undeterred by insurmountable odds, his courage inspires a team—the Morcai Battalion—to battle for the cause of peace…and love.

The life of a paid mercenary makes sense to Special Forces Officer Winslow Grange. The jungles of South America may make his former job as a ranch manager for his friend Jay Pendleton look like a cakewalk, but it''s nothing that the former Green Beret can''t handle. A woman''s heart, however-that''s dangerous territory. Back in Texas, Grange''s biggest problem was avoiding Peg Larson and all the complications being attracted to the daughter of his foreman would entail. Now Grange will need all his training to help General Emilio Machado gain control of the tiny South American nation of Barrera; when Peg arrives unannounced, she''s a distraction he can''t avoid. She''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.

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?

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?

Contains excerpts from Wyoming tough and Wyoming fierce.

After finding a man who had been attacked by a robber on the street, Meredith carries him into the hospital. But the man''s younger brother, Rey, runs in half-cocked after hearing the news and, seeing Meredith dressed for a party, assumes she''s a prostitute and accuses her of having had some part in the assault. Though random assaults involving criminals and prostitutes have been happening in the area recently, is that any way to treat your brother''s savior? Frustrated and resentful, Meredith leaves the hospital room, but Rey appears at her house the next day, completely changed from the day before. Now meek and polite, he brings her an astonishing offer!

Eran duros y fuertes... y los hombres más guapos y dulces de Texas. Diana Palmer nos presenta a estos cowboys de leyenda que cautivarán tu corazón. Emmett Deverell detestaba a Melody Cartman porque había ayudado a su ex esposa a fugarse con su amante. Sin embargo, tras sufrir un accidente en un rodeo, no tuvo más remedio que recurrir a ella para que cuidara de sus tres hijos. A Melody tampoco le entusiasmaba la idea: los niños eran de la piel del diablo, y el mayor, Guy, la odiba porque la culpaba del abandono de su madre. Para completar el cuadro, las cosas se complicaron aún más cuando Emmett salió del hospital y empezó a sentirse atraído por ella...

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….

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.

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….

It was in Paris she first saw him. He was tall, handsome—utterly dangerous. Inexplicably drawn to him, Brianne Martin pulled a grief-stricken Pierce Hutton back from the depths of despair. He was forever grateful, but he drew the line at seducing a woman half his age. It was in Paris she fell in love. Although Pierce was strictly off-limits, Brianne couldn’t imagine surrendering her innocence to anyone but him. Certainly not to her stepfather’s corrupt business associate. Obsessed with Brianne since their first meeting, this man would stop at nothing in his relentless pursuit of her, including masterminding a marriage to merge their powerful families. All seemed lost, until Pierce passionately saved Brianne’s life…as she’d once saved his.

Texas rancher Jason Donavan was known for his temper, his brooding nature and his deep distrust of women. No one at the Diamond Spur ranch could stand his moods—except Kate Whittman. Kate was young and inexperienced, but she knew that Jason was the only man for her. She wanted him more than anything, but he offered her only brotherly protection—until the day she discovered that Jason''s desire was as strong as her own. But Jason was not interested in commitment, or marriage, and especially not love. So Kate pursued another fantasy—becoming a successful New York fashion designer. But just when it seemed that her fairy tale was coming true, fate brought her back to Texas. To Jason. And to a dream that she''d almost abandoned…

After a devastating flood orphaned Noelle Brown, she thought her handsome and charming benefactor, Andrew Paige, could be the man of her dreams. So why did his steely-eyed older stepbrother, Jared Dunn, make her heart race and her breath catch in her throat? Desperado turned lawman, Jared had come home to Fort Worth, Texas, ready to leave his dangerous past behind. The green-eyed, feisty young woman his stepbrother had taken in wasn''t the gold digger Jared had expected. Far from it—the unconventional, innocent beauty needed his guidance to learn the ways of high society, a task he found surprisingly enjoyable. When scandal threatened them all, Noelle would be forced to marry to save the family''s honor. But which brother had truly captured her heart? With rivalry pitting brother against brother, one thing was for certain—this wouldn''t be a marriage of convenience!

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?

"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.

"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.

Forced to abandon his beloved friend, Tess Meredith, by the brutal hardships plaguing his Sioux tribe, Raven Following seeks a new life in Chicago, until Tess also arrives in the city, now a determined suffragette willing to fight for her cause--and her love.