Long, Tall Texans Series

Head back to Jacobsville, Texas with the very first book in the fan-favourite Long, Tall Texans series from New York Times bestselling author DianaPalmer! Orphaned as a child, Abby Clark learned not to rely on many people - except the Ballenger brothers, who were her rocks and her providers. But she's not the little girl they once knew. Now, nearly twenty-one years old, Abby is a woman grown, and she knows what she wants: sexy cattleman Calhoun Ballenger. He insists on keeping her under his thumb, so Abby resolves to teach Calhoun a lesson. With the fury of a South Texas twister, she devises a plan to prove her independence - and capture his attention. Can Abby make Calhoun her very own cowboy? Originally published in 1988

With only a quick glance at Nell Regan, a man might miss the beauty in the shy face, or the sexy figure hidden beneath the shapeless clothes. Nell had learned the hard way the she had nothing to offer a man. Her future was here, running her Arizona dude ranch...alone. When Tyler Jacobs arrived...a man who knew what it was like to be alone and alienated. He yearned to kiss away the pain he saw in Nell s deep brown eyes. But Nell wasn't about to mistake kindness for love. Not again. Yet would denying her own desire destroy her one chance for happiness.

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer serves up a tale of love on the range in Long, Tall Texans: Quinn, originally published as Sutton's Way in 1989. Tragedy had sent music superstar Amanda Callaway to the Wyoming mountains to heal. What she found was another battle to fight... Quinn Sutton. Snowbound at his ranch, Amanda was glad Quinn was unaware of her real identity. With a chip on his shoulder the size of the Tetons, the rugged mountain man had no use for the opposite sex – especially city women who ran in the fast lane. But what Quinn didn't realise was how special his world seemed to Amanda. Battling his misconceptions about her, she vowed to prove she shared the same old–fashioned values... and desires. When he learned who she was, though, would she lose him forever?

A heartbroken cowboy finds his second chance at love in this chapter of New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's classic Long, Tall Texans series, originally published in 1988 as Justin. Shelby Jacobs never meant to hurt Justin Ballenger when she broke their engagement - and his heart-six years before. Truth is, she loves him more than ever...and she'd had her reasons for pushing him away years ago. But with her family facing hard times, Shelby is all on her own in Jacobsville, and she leans on Justin for support. Can she help the bitter rancher finally let down the walls around his heart - and let love in?

Don't miss a spellbinding tale of second-chance love in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's Long, Tall Texans: Ethan, originally published as Ethan in 1989. Arabella Craig was just eighteen when Ethan Hardeman opened passion's door, then slammed it in her face just as fiercely. His subsequent marriage to another woman left her emotionally devastated, and Arabella knew she'd lost the only man she'd ever truly love... Years later, tragedy has brought Ethan back into her life. He's just as long, tall, and handsome as ever, but now, divorced and embittered, Ethan is a changed man. He runs his family's empire with an iron hand and a heart as open as the Texas sky - except when it comes to Arabella. Now, living alongside Ethan revives all the anguish and ardour Arabella felt all those years ago. But this time, she's determined not to let true love escape her again.

One widower's marriage of convenience might turn into something more in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's Long, Tall Texans: Connal, originally published as Connal 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 with her - or, in fact, with any woman since his wife's tragic death years before. But one night changes everything, when, trying to protect C.C. from landing in trouble, Pepi seeks refuge in a wedding chapel - and emerges as Mrs. Connal Cade Tremayne! When C.C. realises 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 he realises he doesn't want their marriage to end....

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer heads back to Jacobsville with a classic Long, Tall Texans romance, originally published as Harden in 1991 Born into a sprawling ranching family, rugged Harden Tremayne is the toughest, wildest man ever to come out of the Lone Star State - and the loneliest. That is, until he meets Miranda Warren. The lovely widow arouses feelings in him he's too long denied, but also a yearning for something that can never be his. Miranda has never felt anything as overwhelming as her passion for the long, lean cowboy. But Harden can't give her the one thing she so desperately craves. When she discovers the tragic secret Harden harbours deep in his soul, can her love melt his hard, hungry heart and help them make a new life together?

Don't miss this fan-favourite tale of love on the range from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer, originally published as Tough to Tame in 2010. Gruff Dr Bentley Rydel tends some of the sickest animals in Jacobsville, Texas. Working for the ruggedly handsome doctor allows Capella "Cappie" Drake a peek inside Bentley's closed-off heart - but the last thing she needs is a man in her life. The innocent insists she's not ready for a man like Bentley, but the sizzling attraction between them is impossible to resist. But can both Cappie and her irresistible boss let down their guards for the love of a lifetime?

As the holiday season approached, Janie Brewster had the perfect plan to lasso cattleman Leo Hart - 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?

Winter Roses Diana Palmer During a night's stay at his Jacobsville ranch, Ivy Conley wound up in ranch owner Stuart York'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 any more. Although still an innocent, Ivy knows she has to fight her own battles – but for some reason Stuart is always fighting them for her, keeping her from harm. And safe in Stuart's arms Ivy feels like a woman, a woman who belongs to him.

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....

Join New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer in a classic Long, Tall Texans story (originally published as Redbird in 1995) After years of heartache and drama, Hank Shoeman has come to one conclusion...love is nothing more than a nuisance! He has retreated to a secluded Colorado cabin, eager to be away from the pesky outside world...and the hurt that came with it. Instead, Hank is distracted by a beautiful young woman at a nearby ski lodge. So he whisks away lovely Poppy O'Brien, determined to convince her to leave him alone. But what he gets is so much more than he ever bargained for... Also includes a bonus story, Ultimate Cowboy by Rita Herron

Once-burned Todd Burke had no intention of getting hitched to anyone. Having one temperamental female under his roof was enough. Still, his rodeo-riding daughter was crazy about Jane Parker - and secretly, Todd was, too. But no way was this hot-tempered, hot-blooded Wyoming man giving in to the equally hot-tempered, hot-blooded cowgirl from Jacobsville, Texas. Until one night changed everything...

Dr Louise Blakely didn't want to love Jeb Coltrain. They were supposed to be partners, running the Jacobsville medical clinic together, but instead he treated her like the enemy. And yet when Lou tells Jeb that she's leaving, he shocks her by proposing! It wouldn't be a real marriage, of course...at least that was Jeb's intent. Then he started to get to know Lou, to let down his guard to her warmth and caring, and everything changed. After so many years of conflict, can he prove to Lou that his love is real?

A Texas beauty lassoes herself a family in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's Long, Tall Texans: Emmett, originally published as Emmett in 1993. For single dad Emmett Deverell, moving to Jacobsville, Texas, means spending more quality time with his young family. But wrangling three children solo is no easy feat, even for a Long, Tall Texan. The solution? Find a tender touch to help tame his brood. It soon becomes clear to Emmett that Melody Cartman is the only woman for the job...but he doesn't trust her in the least. Can Emmett let down his guard and allow Melody in, forming the perfect family they've always wanted?

Rugged as an oak, moody as a thundercloud, rancher Callaghan Hart awed women and intimidated men. So how could one scrappy little redhead nearly bring Callaghan to his knees? Easy! Tess Brady, the ranch's new housekeeper, was soft and sweet. Her youthful innocence drew him like a moth to a flame. But there was no way Callaghan would ever consider marriage, and a casual fling was out of the question. Somehow, he had to resist her, no matter how tempting she was .