Valentine's Day Collection

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer welcomes you back to Jacobsville, Texas, with these two Long, Tall Texans classics.

Garden Cop

Hunting down a missing informant, FBI Agent Curtis Russell is determined to accomplish his mission at any cost. So when he butts heads with his mother’s beautiful neighbour, deputy D.A. Mary Ryan, he must resist her beauty. But can Agent Russell protect his partner-in-fighting crime when danger looms?

Lawless

Five years ago, Texas Ranger Judd Dunn put Christabel Gaines’s father behind bars. 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 preying upon Judd’s greatest weakness: his wife. 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.

Berringer Bodyguards File #4.

Name: Luke Berringer.

Trademark: Single–minded determination…

Biggest weakness: A sweet 'n' sexy gal who drives him to distraction!

Luke Berringer used to have everything–money, status. And just like that, he lost it all. Now a bodyguard for Berringer Security, he's determined to track down the woman responsible for ruining his life. But when he finally catches up with Vanessa Grant, he's in for one heck of a surprise….

Vanessa is no con artist. It's a case of mistaken identity, and worse for Luke, the woman has a hidden sensuality that he can't resist. With her life in jeopardy, Luke must protect an innocent woman, track down a guilty one…and determine if maybe the "wrong woman" isn't really the right one, after all!

City–slicker lawyer Jeannette Trenton is about as welcome at the Last Chance Ranch as a rattlesnake at a square dance. She's there to atone for one major mistake. But Jeannette's pretty sure righting her big wrong does not include thinking lustful thoughts about the ranch's new cowhand….

Zach Powell knows Jeannette's type–a wound–up–tight perfectionist with one eye on her email at all times. Heck, that used to be him. She needs to shake it loose, face her imperfections and allow herself to make mistakes. There's definitely no mistake about the wickedly sexy vibe between them. This gal is gonna have to “cowboy up”…or miss the ride of her life!

Forbidden Fantasy No.2 — being desired by more than one man…

Ph.D. student Zoë McNamara can figure anything out — except her mind-numbing attraction to Jed Calhoun. The sexy, secretive man is all she can think about. So she decides to sleep with the big, blond enigma — just once — and get him out of her system for good.

Then Zoë meets tall, dark and handsome Ethan Blair, whose British accent and air of mystery could make him the next James Bond. How could she want him so badly just two days after incredible sex with Jed?

And what is she going to do when she realises…she can have them both?

Boat restorer Marcus Quinn is not going to sleep with the infamous Eden Ross. As soon as he discovers the poor little rich girl stowaway, he knows he should throw her overboard. Instead he tries his best to ignore her topless sunbathing and blatant teasing. But when that fails, what else can he do but give her exactly what she’s asking for — frenzied, brain-numbing sex? And a little bit more…

With her sex video scandal about to hit the tabloids, Eden Ross just wants to hide out on her daddy’s boat for a while. Then she finds mouthwatering Marcus Quinn working onboard, and she can’t deny herself a little fun. After all, if Marcus thinks she is some serial sexpot out to use him for his body, how can it hurt to prove him…right?

It was a dark and sexy night…and she was in over her head.

As head writer for the soap opera Secrets, Brooke Ashby was used to living vicariously through her characters. But that all changed the day she learned she was adopted, and that her identical twin sister had mysteriously disappeared. What else could she do but try to discover what had happened, even if it meant taking her sister’s place? It shouldn’t be hard. After all, she was good at research and had a talent for acting, if she did say so herself. Her plan seemed foolproof…until Brooke found herself in bed with her sister's fiancé!

Seven nights in paradise…isn’t enough!

Actress Luna has spent a year away from the spotlight. So, her best friend has convinced her it’s time for some fun, and has organised — via the exclusive M dating agency! — a trip to Puerto Rico…Luna agreed so long as her date isn’t looking for Happily-Ever-After! But she isn’t prepared for her explosive attraction to buttoned-up tycoon Charlie…or the resulting realisation she now doesn’t want to leave the Caribbean...

Make-believe? Or more than she bargained for?

When Dr Genevieve Broussard convinces nurse Zach Lewin to enter a fake relationship to help keep her meddling mum off her back, she’s confident there’s no danger of it turning into anything more. Her first priority has to be her surgical career, and both Gen and Zach are still reeling from recent betrayals. But as the summer heat in the Caribbean loosens inhibitions, their ‘fake affair’ is at risk of becoming all too real…

Opposites clash in the addictive new small-town romance from USA Today bestselling Australian author Nicola Marsh.

A slick city boy with a mission. A free-spirited country girl with a cause. Fireworks are guaranteed...

Upstanding principal Jy Atherton dreads the next four weeks. As punishment for crossing his bosses, he's been lumped with the inglorious task of assessing Acacia Haven's tiny school with its, dare he say, 'hippie' curriculum. With the lowest test scores in the state, it's no wonder shutting it down is practically a foregone conclusion. But then he crosses paths with a spitfire who knocks him for six - pity he's already public enemy number one...

Teacher Summer O'Reilly loves her small town nestled along the beautiful coast. Returning was the best decision she ever made. The intentional living community of Serenity is thriving, and the children are its future. No way will she allow a jumped-up suit - no matter how good-looking - to close the school her precious students need.

For Rayne O'Reilly, Acacia Haven has always been serene on the surface, but there's a dark secret she's kept from everyone for decades, including her daughter, Summer. But after reviving old friendships and reconnecting with the past, will she finally have the courage to tear down the walls that have kept her trapped?

PRAISE FOR NICOLA MARSH:

'I've fallen in love with the small town and the close-knit community.' Instagram review @wherethefksyourcake

'A beautiful and touching story, underscored by emotional themes, Second Chance Lane is not to be missed.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews

'A satisfying read with plenty of drama and a big dollop of romance.' - The Weekly Times

Millionaire businessman Riccardo Fabbrini was furious that his child had been kept a secret from him! He blamed his daughter’s guardian — the very pretty Julia Nash. And he intended to use seduction as his revenge! After all, no woman had immunity against the full force of his charm….but with each searing kiss he shared with Julia, Riccardo’s passion drove him to consider a new, more permanent course of action…

Overthrown by passion!

Crown Prince Alexander Thorne’s honourable intentions were overturned when he rescued a red-haired siren from the sea and gave in to the chemistry raging between them. Alex had sworn he would never again be ruled by a woman, yet lovely Sophia Dunhill might be carrying his heir, and duty required she be kept very close at hand.

Sophia valued her freedom and had no intention of remaining in Prince Alex’s island kingdom for longer than it took to repair her boat — royal command or no. Despite his fiery kisses and their heated nights, Sophia wanted more. Could her love transform her duty-bound prince into a man ruled by his passions?