New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author DIANA PALMER returns with a fiery new couple!
Wolf Patterson and Sara Brandon are archenemies from ages ago, but mischievous fate has brought the tall rancher with the pale blue eyes together with the dark-haired beautyon nearby Wyoming and Texas ranches. At first, sparks fly, but despite Wolfs misguided notions about the spirited Sara and her indignance over the assorted injustices he has thrown her way, a truceof sortsforms. Suddenly Sara notices Wolfs face, while not conventionally handsome, draws her like no other man has ever attracted her. And Wolf sees into the vulnerable soul that Sara hides from the rest of the world.
They are two passionate people with a talent for falling out. Will love be the spark they need to create what they both want the mosta family?
Praise for the novels of New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author DIANA PALMER
The popular Palmer has penned another winning novel, a perfect blend of romance and suspense.
Booklist on Lawman
Diana Palmer is a mesmerizing storyteller who captures the essence of what a romance should be.
Affaire de Coeur
Readers will be moved by this tale of revenge and justice, grief and healing.
Booklist on Dangerous
Diana Palmer is one of those authors whose books are always enjoyable. She throws in romance, suspense and a good storyline.
The Romance Reader on Before Sunrise
Lots of passion, thrills, and plenty of suspenseProtector is a top-notch read!
Romance Reviews Today on Protector
A delightful romance with interesting new characters and many familiar faces. Its nice to have a hero who is not picture-perfect in looks or instincts, and a heroine who accepts her privileged life yet is willing to work for the future she wants.
RT Book Reviews on Wyoming Tough
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Diana Palmer
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Dear Reader,
I am plagued with insomnia. It seems to run in my family. Some nights I dont sleep. One morning at 3:00 a.m. when I was wide-awake, I saw a young man with dark eyes and beautiful long hair in a shot on YouTube, auditioning for Britains Got Talent. Beside him was a lovely young woman. The caption was something about a shy boy captivating the judges. So I clicked on it. Mr. Antoine was picked on in school. This video is every hurt childs triumph.
I bawled the first time I heard it. To date, I have watched it at least fifteen times (along with 48 million other people). The young mans name is Jonathan Antoine. His partner was Charlotte Jaconelli, a fellow music student. They auditioned as Charlotte and Jonathan on Britains Got Talent in 2012. Both have recording contracts now. I sincerely hope that Mr. Antoine has the attention of the Metropolitan Opera. I have never in my life heard such a voice.
This book which you are about to read is one that virtually wrote itself. It is about two very damaged people who grow together out of their own tragedies. Wolf Patterson and Sara Brandon were introduced in Texas Born, My Mills & Boon Cherish story, where he accused her of harboring flying monkeys and using a broom for transport. Unknown to each, they play World of Warcraft together and are friends there, but enemies in real life. When Wolf is targeted by a psychotic former lover, Sara is drawn into the crosshairs with him.
Also out soon is The Morcai Battalion: The Recruit, for the first time in mass market paperback, with added scenes. It continues the turbulent relationship of the Morcais Dr. Madeline Ruszel and Dtimun, the mysterious alien Cehn-Tahr commander of the feared Holconcom. I am indebted to Mills & Boon HQN for giving me the opportunity to see it in print.
I am also indebted to all of you, who read my books.
I am still your biggest fan.
Diana Palmer
To Becky Hambrick, a dear woman who never missed a signing. She crocheted little scrubbers for my sink, which I still have. I think of her every time I use them.
And to J. L. Smith, who served Cornelia, Georgia, for many years as a police officer. James went to school with him. He was a good and kind man. And he was our friend.
Contents
Cover
Back Cover Text
Praise
Title Page
Dear Reader
Dedication
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Extract
Copyright
CHAPTER ONE
IT WASNT THE long line so much as the company in it that was irritating Sara Brandon. Not only the company, but the way she was being watched, too.
He was lounging back against the nearby counter at the Jacobsville pharmacy, arrogant and amused, watching her with those icy Arctic-blue eyes that seemed to see right through her. As if he knew exactly what was under her clothing. As if he could see her creamy skin. As if...
She cleared her throat and glared at him.
That amused him even more. Am I disturbing you, Ms. Brandon? he drawled.
He was elegant. Devastating, physically. Lean-hipped, tanned, broad-shouldered, with big, beautiful hands and big feet. His Stetson was pulled low over his eyes, so that only their pale glitter was visible under the brim. His long, powerful legs in designer jeans were crossed, just the feet of his expensive tan boots peering out from under the denim. His chambray shirt was open at the throat. Thick, black, curling hair was exposed in the narrow vee.