Long Tall Texans Collection Volume 5

Join New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer with three classic Long, Tall Texans tales, plus USA Today bestseller Rita Herron’s fan-favorite tale of a rancher on the run. Hank (Originally published in 1995 as Redbird) 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—and gets so much more than he ever bargained for… Coltrain (Originally published in 1995 as Coltrain’s Proposal) Doctors Jebediah Coltrain and Louise Blakely have been arch-enemies since Louise’s father had cruelly betrayed Jeb years ago. Jeb will stop at nothing to get revenge, plotting to convince lovely Louise to marry him, then to bring her and her family down for good. But the good doctor never counted on falling for his fake fiancée and breaking his own rules of engagement. Marshall (Originally published in 1998 as The Princess Bride) Kingman Marshall knows he’s too old, too jaded, and too burdened with secrets for fresh, youthful Tiffany Blair. And Tiffany’s not the kind of girl for just one night of passion; she’s an innocent, made for walking down the aisle to her groom. But Kingman is the only one Tiffany wants, and she’ll stop at nothing to make him hers…forever! Grant Dana Mobry has worked her family’s Texas ranch her entire life. Where does it say a rancher’s daughter has to marry a long, tall Texan—or lose her cherished home? In her father’s will—and Dana’s just discovered that her partner in this marriage of convenience is none other than the sexiest cowboy in Texas, Hank Grant! Ultimate Cowboy Rancher Brody Bloodworth has spent years blaming himself for his brother’s disappearance. If he hadn’t snuck off to be with Julie Whitehead, everything would have been different. Now FBI agent Julie is back in town, and sparks fly as they prepare for a showdown with ruthless kidnappers.

From the moment the elegantly dressed society woman walked into the bar on the wrong side of town, rugged Texan Donavan Langley knew she was trouble. But the lovely Fay York awoke a tenderness in him that he'd never known... and a desire that couldn't be denied. The electrifying instant Fay gazed into a pair of glittering silver eyes, she lost her heart forever. But how to convince the wary rancher that she was an innocent rose... and ready to blossom for him? The rough–and–tumble cowboy was determined to keep his distance. Until he made her a proposal that she couldn't refuse... Single dad Emmett Deverell thought moving to Jacobsville, Texas, would mean quality time with his children. Then he realized the truth –his kids were uncontrollable! He knew the three little rapscallions needed a woman's influence. But the only female available was Melody Cartman...and Emmett trusted her about as far as he could throw her. Melody's new charges were a force to be reckoned with. But it was their father who proved a handful. That sexy wink of his was enough to send a woman into orbit. She knew Emmett would never forgive her past, which was definitely a problem. Because being part of Emmett's family was a habit Melody didn't want to break.

Back by popular demand, the legend continues as three more favorite cowboys are reunited in this latest roundup! They're the best the Lone Star State has to offer--and they're ready for love, even if they don't know it! For the first time under one cover, meet Harden, Evan and Donavan--and watch the women who love them lasso their hearts in this classic volume.

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits three unforgettable tales of love between three lonesome Texas bachelors and the spirited women who lasso their hearts Long, Tall Texans: Tom Jacobsville newcomer Tom Walker gives the impression that he’s a love-Ôem-and-leave-Ôem type, never eager to entrust his heart to a woman. But Elysia Craig soon finds out that’s far from the truth. In fact, once love lassoes Tom’s heart, he will never let go.... Long, Tall Texans: Drew Dr. Drew Morris hasn’t looked for love since the loss of his beloved wife. The faithful widower doesn’t know what hit him when Kitty Carson lands as his assistant. Can unexpected passion heal the good doctor’s heart? Long, Tall Texans: Jobe No one expects heartbreaker cowboy Jobe Dodd to settle down and take a wife. Sandy Regan takes that as a challenge, determined to make the rugged rancher her own. This unexpected love on the range might just tame Jobe for good.

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer returns to Jacobsville with six fan-favorite Long, Tall Texan stories Long, Tall Texans: Cord (originally published in 2002 as Desperado) After barely surviving an attempt on his life, ruthless mercenary Cord Romero resolves to neutralize his foe. In order to get closer to his target, Cord joins forces with childhood friend Maggie Barton. But passion must take a backseat to protection, as a tragic secret from her past sets her up as a pawn for his lethal enemy. Long, Tall Texans: Harley (originally published in 2009 as The Maverick) Cool, composed rancher Harley Fowler finds his world turned upside down when a beautiful whirlwind bumps into him. Investigator Alice Jones has come to Jacobsville, Texas, to solve a deadly mystery, and Harley finds himself square in the middle of her case. But which will win out—true love or a dangerous threat? Long, Tall Texans: Stanton (originally published in 2015 as Untamed) Steely mercenary Stanton Rourke lives life on the edge. As his childhood friend Clarisse Carrington struggles to keep her distance, sparks as hot as a Texas summer fly between them. But when her life is threatened, Clarisse must turn to Rourke, the one man who’s most dangerous to her heart. Long, Tall Texans: Garon (originally published in 2007 as Lawman) In order to mend broken family ties, FBI agent Garon Grier decides to settle on a ranch in Jacobsville. But this Texas town isn’t all peace and quiet, as Grace Carver knows all too well. These unlikely allies are brought together when the desperate lawman must track an escaped predator—and Garon and Grace have one chance to put the past to rest…. Long, Tall Texans: Judd (originally published in 2004 as Lawless) Several years ago, Texas Ranger Judd Dunn upended Christabel Gaines’s life by jailing her criminal father—and marrying her! Now, just when Judd is about to set Chrissy free, a bloodthirsty foe targets his innocent wife. And Chrissy has grown into a smart, fearless woman with unfulfilled desires. She will do anything in the name of love, including putting her life in mortal danger for her husband. Long, Tall Texans: Jared (originally published in 2008 as Iron Cowboy) Rancher Jared Cameron is a mystery to everyone in Jacobsville…and he likes it that way. Only sweet Sara Dobbs dares to intrude on the loner, who’s charmed by her audaciousness. But their burgeoning relationship soon thrusts Sara into Jared’s hidden world of intrigue, and the iron cowboy must steel himself to fight for both of their lives.

She vowed to never trust another man…until she met him. A passionate new Long, Tall Texans romance from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer Clancey Lang knows how to run. She’s been doing it since the day she fled her abusive home to save her and her younger brother’s lives. That was the same day she decided to never let herself depend on anyone else. Especially men. Though she’s tempted—mighty tempted—to put her faith in her boss, ruggedly handsome Texas Ranger Colter Banks. If only he would look her way… For far too long, Colter has been distracting himself with women he knows will never fully satisfy him. But there’s something about his pretty assistant, Clancey, that he simply can’t resist. Something slowly but surely drawing every ounce of his attention. But is he falling for a woman who’ll never let herself be caught?

Don’t miss three classic Long, Tall Texan tales of Lone Star passion from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer, plus a bonus story of cowboy passion from New York Times bestseller B.J. Daniels! Long, Tall Texans: Emmett (originally published in 1992 as Emmett) Single dad Emmett Deverell knew that moving to Jacobsville, Texas would give him lots of quality time to spend with his young children. But he soon realizes that he’s no match for his three wild ones on his own; they could use at tender touch. Emmett needs help—stat—and the only person he can turn to is Melody Cartman. Sparks fly, but can secrets and trust issues get in the way of this ready-made family from finding a happily-ever-after? Long, Tall Texans: Regan (originally published in 1994 as Regan’s Pride) Years ago, Coreen Tarleton fell head over cowboy boots for sexy millionaire cowboy Ted Regan. But his rough rejection sent her running into the arms of another man, a decision Ted could never forgive. But now Ted has a second chance with widow Coreen. She has grown into a beautiful woman, far from the na•ve girl she was long ago, but her heart still belongs to her rogue rancher. What’s standing in their way? Regan’s pride… That Burke Man Todd Burke has no intention of marrying anyone, even if that means completing the family his daughter has always wanted. For Todd, one feisty female under his roof is just plenty. But his little girl absolutely adores pretty Jane Parker. And all the single father can do is keep on telling himself that he doesn’t want Jane in his life for good. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Second Chance Cowboy Hank Monroe has just about every woman in Whitehorse dreaming of being his match. But the rancher also has the opportunities to set Arlene Evans’ heart on fire—and her world to rights after her pregnant daughter disappears. She will do anything to get to the bottom of one tall, masculine, Montana mystery; their lives are on the line, but nothing in this rough Ôn’ tumble world can tear Hank and Arlene apart.

Penelope Mathews had spent her entire adolescence worshipping the elusive C. C.