An unlikely attraction blossoms in this classic tale from Diana Palmer's bestselling Long, Tall Texans series FBI agent Jon Blackhawk has no interest in settling down with a wife and family, despite being one of Jacobsville's most eligible bachelors. If he had his way, he'd be happily single forever. Luckily, Jon has a gatekeeper: his efficient and reliable assistant, Joceline Perry. Without her help, he'd be at the mercy of the women of Jacobsville. But the more he comes to rely on her, the more he notices how invaluable--and attractive--she really is. While Joceline can't deny that her boss is the epitome of tall, dark and handsome, as a single mother with responsibilities, she doesn't have the luxury of being anything but professional. But when Jon is accosted by a criminal seeking revenge, she comes to his aid--fueling the spark that is growing between them. As the danger to Jon's safety grows, Joceline stands by his side. But when the smoke clears, will the man who avoided love realize that all he ever needed was right there all along? BONUS NOVELLA INSIDE "You just can't do better than a Diana Palmer story to make your heart lighter and smile brighter." --Fresh Fiction on Wyoming Rugged Long, Tall Texans Book 1: Long, Tall Texans: Calhoun Book 2: Long, Tall Texans: Quinn Book 3: Long, Tall Texans: Ethan Book 4: Evan Book 5: Donavan Book 6: Emmett Book 7: Long, Tall Texans: Regan Book 8: Long, Tall Texans: Todd Book 9: Long, Tall Texans: Hank Book 10: Coltrain''s Proposal Book 11: Long, Tall Texans: Tom Book 12: Long, Tall Texans: Drew Book 13: Jobe Book 14: CHRISTMAS COWBOY Book 15: The Princess Bride Book 16: Beloved Book 17: Long, Tall Texans: Judd Book 18: Callaghan''s Bride Book 19: Guy Book 20: Long, Tall Texans: Luke Book 21: Long, Tall Texans: Christopher Book 22: MATT CALDWELL: TEXAS TYCOON Book 23: LORD OF THE DESERT Book 24: The Texas Ranger Book 25: Long, Tall Texans: Garon Book 26: A Man of Means Book 27: DESPERADO Book 28: Lionhearted Book 29: Man in Control Book 30: The Founding Father Book 31: Cattleman''s Pride Book 32: Long, Tall Texans: Cash Book 33: Carrera''s Bride Book 34: Boss Man Book 35: Winter Roses Book 36: Iron Cowboy Book 37: Long, Tall Texans: Bentley Book 38: Defender Book 39: Unbridled Book 40: Unleashed Book 41: Texas Proud Book 42: Notorious