True to type Diana Palmer penned still another tale where
the big
brooding guy is brought to his knees by an unassuming innocent
younger woman and for the most part can't believe it is
happening to
him. A recurring theme as any fan of Diana Palmer will tell
you. Male
egos are ripe for crushing in most Diana Palmer books and
UNDAUNTED is no exception. UNDAUNTED is part of the Long Tall
Texans series and as far as I can tell this is not a reissue
of a
previously published work. Having said that any fan of Diana
Palmer
should check out their book shelves to be sure.
As for myself I never get tired of watching these men go
through an
intense inner struggle. It's certainly good for their soul.
The bigger
they are -- the harder they fall -- vintage Diana Palmer.
Coming from Jacobsville Texas Kate was just beginning to
find peace
and solace at her job editing and researching for a well-known
author. She was staying at the author's lakeside home at
the foothills
of the Appalachian Mountains which was perfect for Kate. She
loved
boating on the lake and having the freedom to meander when time
permitted. Unfortunately this also meant plenty of
opportunities to run
into the rather nasty neighbor Garrett Carlton. Garrett,
wealthy
beyond reason with a cold heart lived within a self-imposed
armor
allowing no one in -- designed on purpose.
Garrett couldn't get beyond his past. A past filled with
harsh realities
that left him with a battered and bruised ego and heart.
Garrett was
no fool. If you avoid relationships -- you avoid hardships.
Simple.
Strange to believe this man was an astute businessman and
yet had
no idea about life. But that's going to change.
Kate seemed to be a totally unassuming young lady but for
Garrett
that was just impossible to believe. Certainly under that
kind façade
lurks a conniving gold digger. They were all the same in
Garrett's
mind. They set a trap and he would be stuck doling out cash
forever.
So instead of being polite, and dare we suggest neighborly,
Garrett
affected his normal demeanor acting rude, nasty and in the
case of
Kate threatening. Kate had faced threatening men before. Her
father
was an example of alcohol induced violence excusing his
behavior
with righteousness. Yes Kate had reason to cower in front of
Garrett
and that just fed the fire.
So Kate stayed out of Garrett's way -- good plan except
they kind of
shared the same lake front.
Accidents happen. How you react to an incident that should have
been avoided is important and Kate did not react well
putting her in a
vulnerable position. But then circumstances intervened and
Kate saw
an opportunity to hopefully show her regret and assuage guilt.
Unfortunately her plan put her smack dab in the proverbial
lions den
-- aka Garrett's home. You know they say no deed goes
unpunished.
In the ensuing days and months the relationship between Kate
and
Garrett gets very complicated. Feelings are involved. But Diana
Palmer always reminds us that there will be a reckoning at some
time. There's no avoiding it -- even in a Diana Palmer
romance novel.
So in UNDAUNTED there are definitely times when the story line
seems to go askew but then Diana Palmer brings it back in
line and
all is well with the world -- at least as far as the Long
Tall Texans
series is concerned. There are times when the characters do
uncharacteristic things and perhaps that is Diana Palmer's
intent.
UNDAUNTED is a love story with all the requisite elements,
love,
sex, banter and tragedy. I think you'll enjoy it -- I know
I did.
The only man she wants is the one who'll never forgive
her
Falling in love with her boss's handsome millionaire
neighbor was easy for young Emma Copeland. Despite the vast
differences between them, and a past that's left Connor
Sinclair reclusive and wary, Emma gambles her heart on a
desire that rocks them both. But there's something Connor
doesn't know: Emma is responsible for an accident that
changed his life forever.
Connor lives by rules intended to protect both him and his
vast wealth. Emma's innocence is the only thing that's ever
broken through his cold reserve, but now his trust is
shattered. By the time he realizes how much he stands to
lose, it might take a miracle to win her back. But it's a
challenge he'll gladly face for the woman and the family he
needs more than his next breath…
Inspired by a Diana Palmer classic, Bound by a
Promise.
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