Fans of Diana Palmer are going to love WYOMING RUGGED, which has all the elements of a true Palmer romance novel. Palmer's characters are regular people with exceptional stories about finding their true love. WYOMING RUGGED definitely scores high on the love scale.

Niki Ashton was what some guys consider old fashioned, which was at odds with her beauty. It wasn't that she wasn't interested in having a relationship. Niki had her sights set on a man who was quite out of reach. Blair Coleman was a good friend and contemporary of Niki's father, Todd. Niki was smart enough to know Blair wasn't going to return her feelings -- he considered himself too old -- and a family friend to boot. But somehow Niki's heart just wasn't getting that message.

In all fairness, Niki and Blair have shared many close personal moments that has broadened their special relationship. But Blair couldn't get past what he considers inappropriate. Sure, he loved Niki but how could he be in love with this woman so many years his junior. And he fights that attraction tooth and nail.

Niki is determined to get beyond this unsettling and unsatisfying attraction to Blair when she finally seems to realize the futility of her crush. As much as she would like to pursue a mutually affectionate relationship with this man, in the end Niki is a realist.

But some things are too big to fight, and this friendship between Blair and Niki has all the earmarks of love. Will Blair relent and let his heart guide him, or will his head rule his passion?

Diana Palmer likes to create odd couples, and in WYOMING RUGGED she definitely sets a new standard. Tough versus fragile. Mature versus innocent. The sides couldn't be further apart. But then Diana Palmer does her thing and love is born. Palmer works hard to make it look possible even though there are many pitfalls.

Diana Palmer is at heart a true romantic and love is always the winner. As a romance follower you just can't do better than a Diana Palmer story to make your heart lighter and smile brighter. Simple romance with just a few little twists and turns to make it interesting. WYOMING RUGGED is no exception.