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Thorndike Press large print romance

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English

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Book, Large Print

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Passion and danger collide in a breathless story from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer. Saved from an abduction and unthinkable harm, Gabrielle Bennett owed her life to her rescuer. Marc Stephano, a stranger from the sketchy shadows of town, could've asked for money. Instead he introduced her to desire and claimed her completely--then he broke her heart. Older, wiser and now a top New York model, Gabrielle is prepared for anything--except...

62) A husband for Christmas

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Harlequin HQN

Pub. Date

[2014]

Language

English

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Love is right around the corner in two classic Diana Palmer Christmas stories. Snow Kisses : When former model Abby Shane returns home to the Big Sky country she's always loved, she is a pale shadow of her former self. After what happened to her in New York, she can't let any man touch her again. But Cade McLaren isn't just any man, and in his powerful arms, Abby slowly begins to heal. If only his attentions stemmed from love, not pity. Instead Abby...

63) The rancher

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English

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eBook, Large Print

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Cort Brannt, the heir to the Skylance Ranch empire has women frequently gallop into his life, but the handsome lone wolf sends them just as quickly on their way--until a pretty, vivacious neighbor appears on the range. Has the most eligible bachelor in Branntville, Texas met his match?

64) Texas born & Maggie's dad

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Long tall Texans
Harlequin special edition

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Publisher

Harlequin Special Edition

Pub. Date

[2014]

Language

English

Description

"MAGGIE'S DAD Hot-tempered rancher Powell Long had once stolen Antonia Hayes's heart. But their young love had been torn asunder, and Antonia fled. But now she's back, finding Powell raising a daughter alone. Fatherhood hasn't diminished the helpless attraction she feels whenever he is near. Is taking a chance at a future family with Powell simply too irresistible?"-- "TEXAS BORN: Gabriel Brandon had been her hero ever since she was a girl and he'd...

65) He's my cowboy

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Publisher

Zebra Books, Kensington Publishing Corp

Pub. Date

[2023]

Language

English

Description

Three New York Times bestselling authors celebrate America in this collection of western romances including Diana Palmer's "The Hawk's Shadow," in which Gil, now a sheriffs investigator, butts heads with a hotshot expert from the state crime lab who's come to Colorado to help solve a cold case.

66) Ethan & Connal

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Long tall Texans
Harlequin HQN romance

Series

Publisher

Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

Pub. Date

2014

Language

English

67) True blue: &, Carrera's bride

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Harlequin special edition

Series

Publisher

Harlequin

Pub. Date

c2011

Language

English

Description

Carrera's bride: "Notorious Marcus Carrera instills fear in friends and foes alike-- but one woman can see beyond the formidable veneer to his gruffly tender heart. When she needs his help, can he risk it all to make her his beloved bride?"-- p. [4] of cover. True blue: "New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Diana Palmer continues her beloved Long, Tall Texans series by delving deep into the heart of one of San Antonio's top detectives,...

68) Untamed

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Series

Publisher

Harlequin Books

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

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"Stanton Rourke lives life on the edge. The steely mercenary is dangerous in every way...especially to Clarisse Carrington's heart. She and Rourke were playmates as children, but she's not the innocent girl he once knew. When tragedy robbed Clarisse of her entire family, her life was changed forever. Besides, she's a grown woman now, and there are secrets that hold her back from succumbing to her pursuer. As she struggles to keep her distance, sparks...

69) Hard to handle

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Publisher

Harlequin

Pub. Date

c2007

Language

English

70) Iron cowboy

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Series

Publisher

Silhouette Desire

Pub. Date

c2008

Language

English

71) Escapade

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Publisher

HQN

Pub. Date

[2018]

Language

English

Description

An heiress who inherits half her family's newspaper business must convince the owner of the other half--a reclusive millionaire--that she can bring the paper back to life.

72) A love like this

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Publisher

HQN

Pub. Date

2021.

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English

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Fit for a king. "Eager to evade unwanted romantic pursuit, Kingston Roper enlists sweet Elissa Dean to be his fake girlfriend. Their faux-mance is just for show, he insists. But the more time they spend together, the more King realizes that Elissa might just be the right woman for him after all. But can the lone wolf open his heart, once and for all, to true joy?"--Back cover. White sand, wild sea. "Reporter Nikki Blake came to the Bahamas to relax...

73) Texas honor

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Harlequin special release

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Publisher

Harlequin

Pub. Date

[2021]

Language

English

Description

Rage of Passion: A vacation at her grandmother's ranch would have been the perfect place for Maggie Turner to escape her ex-husband's threats. Perfect, that is, if it hadn't been for Gabe Coleman. The sexy rancher was just as direct, and undeniably handsome, as he'd been ten years ago. And his icy-blue eyes dared her to look beneath his rough exterior. Could this rugged Texas cowboy give Maggie a new lease on love? Unlikely Lover: When Ward Jessup...

74) Kiss me, cowboy

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Publisher

Zebra Books/Kensington Publishing Corporation

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

Description

Colorado Cowboy: Fleeing her mother's killer, Esther Marist ends up at a rugged stranger's cabin. A wildlife rehabilitator with a menagerie that includes an elderly wolf, Matthews isn't the type to turn any creature away. As Esther heals, she realizes how much danger she's brought to his door--and how far he'll go to protect her. The Rancher's Wedding: When a tough Colorado rancher who's in the red meets up with a screenwriter-turned-waitress dogged...

75) Mountain Man

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Publisher

HQN Books

Pub. Date

2016

Language

English

Description

New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits a fan-favorite tale, in which a Woman Hater realizes that he's the perfect Mountain Man for one special woman...
Everyone in Nicole White's office knew their boss's mysterious older brother kept away from women at all costs. After being burned in the past, brooding Winthrop Christopher was now twice shy, to say the least. So when Nicole traveled to Winthrop's Montana home, she was prepared...

76) Diamond Spur

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Publisher

Harlequin

Pub. Date

2015

Language

English

Description

From a New York Times–bestselling author, when a young woman gets pregnant by her boss, she hopes their marriage of convenience will become true love.
Texas rancher Jason Donavan is known for his temper, his brooding nature and his deep distrust of women. No one at the Diamond Spur ranch can stand his moods—except Kate Whittman. She might be young, but she knows Jason is the only man for her. Kate wants him more than...

77) Silent Night Man

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Publisher

HQN Books

Pub. Date

2015

Language

English

Description

This Christmas, New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer revisits a tale of danger and true love under the mistletoe...
What does Millie Evans want in her stocking for Christmas? Just one thing...to feel safe. Even though her stalker is dead, he arranged for a hit man to kill her. Now the special government agent Millie has loved from afar for years has vowed to protect her. The man of her dreams seems finally within her grasp...

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78) The Cowboy and the Lady

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Publisher

Harlequin

Pub. Date

2014

Language

English

Description

At sprawling Casa Verde, old flames still burn...

Seven years ago Amanda Carson watched her affluent, well-respected family lose both face and fortune. Then her childhood crush--ice-cold cowboy Jace Whitehall--made her an offer she had to refuse. Now Amanda has returned to Casa Verde, Jace's luxurious home. And Jace isn't about to let her forget who she is or what she's lost.

Yet beneath their heated words, something

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79) A man of means

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Series

Publisher

Thorndike Press

Pub. Date

2004

Language

English

80) Lionhearted

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