"The popular Palmer has penned another winning novel, a perfect blend of romance and suspense." —Booklist on Lawman

He's sworn to keep her safe

As her heart and her life are in danger

Mercenary by name and by nature, Carson keeps to himself. He never keeps women around long enough for anything emotional to develop. But working on a complex murder investigation provides Carson with another kind of distraction—his friend's sweet and innocent secretary, Carlie Blair.

Then Carlie lands in deep trouble. She's witnessed something she shouldn’t have, and now the face of a criminal is stored permanently in her photographic memory. As a result, she becomes the key piece of evidence that could implicate a popular politician in a deadly case.

Her only protection is Carson—the man whose presence sets her body ablaze. But when she learns that Carson is more than just a tough guy, Carlie realizes she’s endangered herself further. Because now her only chance to live means losing her heart to the most dangerous kind of man…

Long, Tall Texans

Book 1: Desperado

Book 2: Iron Cowboy

Book 3: The Maverick

Book 4: Winter Roses

Book 5: Cattleman's Pride

Book 6: Carrera's Bride

Book 7: Boss Man

Book 8: LORD OF THE DESERT

Book 9: Evan

Book 10: Donavan

Book 11: Long, Tall Texans: Grant

Book 12: Long, Tall Texans: Justin

Book 13: Long, Tall Texans: Tyler

Book 14: Long, Tall Texans: Connal

Book 15: Long, Tall Texans: Harden

Book 16: Long, Tall Texans: Calhoun

Book 17: Long, Tall Texans: Quinn

Book 18: Long, Tall Texans: Ethan

Book 19: Emmett

Book 20: Long, Tall Texans: Regan

Book 21: Long, Tall Texans: Todd

Book 22: Long, Tall Texans: Hank

Book 23: Coltrain's Proposal

Book 24: Long, Tall Texans: Tom

Book 25: Long, Tall Texans: Drew

Book 26: Long, Tall Texans: Jobe

Book 27: The Princess Bride

Book 28: Beloved

Book 29: Callaghan's Bride

Book 30: Long, Tall Texans: Guy

Book 31: Long, Tall Texans: Luke

Book 32: Long, Tall Texans: Christopher

Book 33: MATT CALDWELL: TEXAS TYCOON

Book 34: The Texas Ranger

Book 35: A Man of Means

Book 36: Lionhearted

Book 37: Man in Control

Book 38: The Founding Father

Book 39: Long, Tall Texans: Renegade

Book 40: Long, Tall Texans: Bentley

Book 41: Defender

Book 42: Unbridled

Book 43: Unleashed

Book 44: Texas Proud

Book 45: Notorious

Book 46: The Loner