AUGUST 2018 - AudioFile
A chance encounter at a party leads to the beginning of a romance between Texas Ranger John Ruiz and nurse Sunny Wesley. Narrator Todd McLaren brings the listener along as John and Sunny fall in love and complications arise. Unbeknownst to John, Sunny has befriended his 11-year-old son. McLaren gives John a subtle Spanish accent that goes with his heritage and ably gives his son a youthful voice. Sunny is provided with a wispy quality that the listener may have adjust to but is fitting for her personality. John is dealing with a cold case involving murder and gangs. McLaren does a good job at building the tension for listeners. S.B. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
Publishers Weekly
06/11/2018
Palmer’s 200th novel brings in many familiar characters to enrich the background of this placid romance set in present-day San Antonio, Tex. Naive pediatric nurse Suna “Sunny” Wesley, 23, is speechless when incredibly handsome Texas Ranger John Ruiz, who’s 10 years her senior, asks her to dance at her hospital’s holiday party. John mistakenly assumes her standoffish attitude is a reaction to his Latino heritage, not realizing that Sunny is painfully shy and very much alone in the world following the gang murder of her family. Meanwhile, John can’t immediately pursue Sunny because his attention is focused on a new gang war, one that is trying to draw in his 11-year-old son, Tonio. When they do connect, John takes an almost domineering approach, which Sunny meekly accepts. Tonio’s journey is the most believable as he copes with his father’s frequent absences. Their stories sometimes feel like an excuse for Palmer to give her devoted fans glimpses of previously featured families in Jacobsville, Comanche Wells, and San Antonio, but the intertwining marriages and law enforcement connections will leave new readers somewhat confused. Though not technically a series novel, this isn’t a good place to start reading Palmer’s romantic mysteries. (July)
From the Publisher
"Fans of second chance romances that triumph over tragedy and loss will enjoy this heartfelt story...Untamed will definitely pull at your heartstrings." – Harlequin Junkie
"With the ups and downs that they go through, readers will be turning the pages to find out if this unlikely couple will get their happily ever after. A wonderful tale written by the prolific Palmer." -RT Book Reviews on Undaunted
"Defender is an amazing story of second chance love." –Fresh Fiction
"...You just can't do better than a Diana Palmer story to make your heart lighter and smile brighter." -Fresh Fiction on Wyoming Rugged
"Readers will be moved by this tale of revenge and justice, grief and healing."-Booklist on Dangerous
"The story follows a complicated tale of tangled relationships full of angst, love, friendship, kindness, loss and betrayal. It takes time, but eventually leads to a happy ending...Wyoming Winter has some terrific characters." -Romance Reviews Today
"Wyoming Winter is another heartwarming yet challenging romance story by the master of small-town conflicts and love." -Fresh Fiction
"Giddy up! Palmer is back with a flirtatious and fun installment of the Wyoming Men series. Wyoming Winter is a sizzling tale of passion and love that will leave readers with anticipation. Moreover, readers will easily relate to the modernization of relationships and its inherent complexity. With that said, Diana Palmer is an amazing storyteller, and her long-time fans will enjoy Wyoming Winter with satisfaction!"-RT Book Reviews on Wyoming Winter
"I recommend reading this spicy concoction...Diana Palmer uses fresh approaches to season a traditional stew."
"Ms. Palmer masterfully weaves a tale that entices on many levels, blending adventure and strong human emotion into a great read." -RT Book Reviews on Desperado
