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Nelson's Brand / Lonetree Ranchers: Colt
Can he get past betrayal?
Allison Hathoway's life was about healing. And she was good at it. Or had been good at it until the tragedy in South America. Now she couldn't even fix herself. She didn't know how to go on, didn't know what to do, or who to be.
She had that in common with Gene Nelson. After the rancher found out the truth about his father, he'd realized his whole life was a lie. He'd gone a little wild, and saw no reason not to give in to his every desire. And the minute he saw Allison, he wanted her. But underneath their explosive passion, Allison and Gene found comfort in each other's wounded souls. And a chance to start over.
Allison Hathoway's life was about healing. And she was good at it. Or had been good at it until the tragedy in South America. Now she couldn't even fix herself. She didn't know how to go on, didn't know what to do, or who to be.
She had that in common with Gene Nelson. After the rancher found out the truth about his father, he'd realized his whole life was a lie. He'd gone a little wild, and saw no reason not to give in to his every desire. And the minute he saw Allison, he wanted her. But underneath their explosive passion, Allison and Gene found comfort in each other's wounded souls. And a chance to start over.
480 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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Diana Palmer
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Diana Palmer is a pseudonym for author Susan Kyle.
(1)romance author
Susan Eloise Spaeth was born on 11 December 1946 in Cuthbert, Georgia, USA. She was the eldest daughter of Maggie Eloise Cliatt, a nurse and also journalist, and William Olin Spaeth, a college professor. Her mother was part of the women's liberation movement many years before it became fashionable. Her best friends are her mother and her sister, Dannis Spaeth (Cole), who now has two daughters, Amanda Belle Hofstetter and Maggie and lives in Utah. Susan grew up reading Zane Grey and fell in love with cowboys. Susan is a former newspaper reporter, with sixteen years experience on both daily and weekly newspapers. Since 1972, she has been married to James Kyle and have since settled down in Cornelia, Georgia, where she started to write romance novels. Susan and her husband have one son, Blayne Edward, born in 1980.
She began selling romances in 1979 as Diana Palmer. She also used the pseudonyms Diana Blayne and Katy Currie, and her married name: Susan Kyle. Now, she has over 40 million copies of her books in print, which have been translated and published around the world. She is listed in numerous publications, including Contemporary Authors by Gale Research, Inc., Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers by St. James Press, The Writers Directory by St. James Press, the International Who's Who of Authors and Writers by Meirose Press, Ltd., and Love's Leading Ladies by Kathryn Falk. Her awards include seven Waldenbooks national sales awards, four B. Dalton national sales awards, two Bookrak national sales awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award for series storytelling from Romantic Times, several Affaire de Coeur awards, and two regional RWA awards.
Inspired by her husband, who quit a blue-collar manufacturing job to return to school and get his diploma in computer programming, Susan herself went back to college as a day student at the age of 45. In 1995, she graduated summa cum laude from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, with a major in history and a double minor in archaeology and Spanish. She was named to two honor societies (the Torch Club and Alpha Chi), and was named to the National Dean's List. In addition to her writing projects, she is currently working on her master's degree in history at California State University. She hopes to specialize in Native American studies. She is a member of the Native American Rights Fund, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattlemen's Association, the Archaeological Institute of Amenca, the Planetary Society, The Georgia Conservancy, the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and numerous conservation and charitable organizations. Her hobbies include gardening, archaeology, anthropology, iguanas, astronomy and music.
In 1998, her husband retired from his own computer business and now pursues skeet shooting medals in local, state, national and international competition. They love riding around and looking at the countryside, watching sci-fi on TV and at the movies, just talking and eating out.
Diana Palmer is a pseudonym for author Susan Kyle.
(1)romance author
Susan Eloise Spaeth was born on 11 December 1946 in Cuthbert, Georgia, USA. She was the eldest daughter of Maggie Eloise Cliatt, a nurse and also journalist, and William Olin Spaeth, a college professor. Her mother was part of the women's liberation movement many years before it became fashionable. Her best friends are her mother and her sister, Dannis Spaeth (Cole), who now has two daughters, Amanda Belle Hofstetter and Maggie and lives in Utah. Susan grew up reading Zane Grey and fell in love with cowboys. Susan is a former newspaper reporter, with sixteen years experience on both daily and weekly newspapers. Since 1972, she has been married to James Kyle and have since settled down in Cornelia, Georgia, where she started to write romance novels. Susan and her husband have one son, Blayne Edward, born in 1980.
She began selling romances in 1979 as Diana Palmer. She also used the pseudonyms Diana Blayne and Katy Currie, and her married name: Susan Kyle. Now, she has over 40 million copies of her books in print, which have been translated and published around the world. She is listed in numerous publications, including Contemporary Authors by Gale Research, Inc., Twentieth Century Romance and Historical Writers by St. James Press, The Writers Directory by St. James Press, the International Who's Who of Authors and Writers by Meirose Press, Ltd., and Love's Leading Ladies by Kathryn Falk. Her awards include seven Waldenbooks national sales awards, four B. Dalton national sales awards, two Bookrak national sales awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award for series storytelling from Romantic Times, several Affaire de Coeur awards, and two regional RWA awards.
Inspired by her husband, who quit a blue-collar manufacturing job to return to school and get his diploma in computer programming, Susan herself went back to college as a day student at the age of 45. In 1995, she graduated summa cum laude from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA, with a major in history and a double minor in archaeology and Spanish. She was named to two honor societies (the Torch Club and Alpha Chi), and was named to the National Dean's List. In addition to her writing projects, she is currently working on her master's degree in history at California State University. She hopes to specialize in Native American studies. She is a member of the Native American Rights Fund, the American Museum of Natural History, the National Cattlemen's Association, the Archaeological Institute of Amenca, the Planetary Society, The Georgia Conservancy, the Georgia Sheriff's Association, and numerous conservation and charitable organizations. Her hobbies include gardening, archaeology, anthropology, iguanas, astronomy and music.
In 1998, her husband retired from his own computer business and now pursues skeet shooting medals in local, state, national and international competition. They love riding around and looking at the countryside, watching sci-fi on TV and at the movies, just talking and eating out.
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June 17, 2024
This is such a sweet little book. Allison, a woman with a scandalous secret, charms Gene Nelson a rancher with a scandalous past. Gene’s wild past is a threat to Allisons reputation but their attraction is undeniable and insatiable. He is a charmer and he goes for exactly what he wants. Allison even though secretive and reserved warms his burdened heart and they find comfort in each others wounded souls. This leads to such an explosive passion.
I mean, the things this man is saying to the innocent girl! I was gasping for air. Such a little scandalous book. I loved it.
I mean, the things this man is saying to the innocent girl! I was gasping for air. Such a little scandalous book. I loved it.
May 7, 2018
Allison Hathaway was a missionary until her parents were murdered by the rebels in the central American country they were in. She meets Gene Nelson, the brother to the man her best friend is going to marry. Both are in emotional states but find that they are good for each other.
This is a typical Diana Palmer book, written well, but storyline is a variation of her common theme of a virgin finding the right man.
Also in this book was Lonetree Rancher: Colt. It was a good story also.
This is a typical Diana Palmer book, written well, but storyline is a variation of her common theme of a virgin finding the right man.
Also in this book was Lonetree Rancher: Colt. It was a good story also.
December 3, 2017
Another well written perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start. Family is everything no matter how you became a member of that family. Love wins out in the end no matter what. A fast read.
May 8, 2019
I believe I enjoyed Lonetree Ranchers: Colt better than Nelson’s Brand but still both were really good reads
October 12, 2024
Awesome stories thank you!!
March 29, 2022
How I missed this book the first time around I don't know.
Allison Hathoway's life has taken a turn that she wasn't prepared for and her faith has been shaken. She is staying with long time friends as she heals - more mental than physical.
Gene Nelson has just found out that the man that he'd always believed was his father, was actually his adopted father, and his siblings are 1/2 siblings, not full blooded, so he's taking it out on everyone and has been for the last 6 months.
the first meeting between Allison & Gene, is when he's been drinking and she is out with her friend who is engaged to Gene's brother. As soon as Gene sees Allison, his interest is spiked and his taste for drink is pretty much over, a fact that his brother notes that evening. Allison is interested, but not wanting to get involved.
Where will this meeting between the two lead to?
The second story in this book is "Lonetree Ranchers: Colt" by Kathie DeNosky
The last time Kaylee Simpson saw Colt Wakefield, had been after her brother's funeral a few years before, they had a night together and Colt left without saying or leaving a word; never knowing that he'd left Kaylee pregnant. The story of how they are trying to work things out is typical, but interesting. There are a lot of details about rodeo for those who've never been to one or watched it on tv. Read & see what happens.
Allison Hathoway's life has taken a turn that she wasn't prepared for and her faith has been shaken. She is staying with long time friends as she heals - more mental than physical.
Gene Nelson has just found out that the man that he'd always believed was his father, was actually his adopted father, and his siblings are 1/2 siblings, not full blooded, so he's taking it out on everyone and has been for the last 6 months.
the first meeting between Allison & Gene, is when he's been drinking and she is out with her friend who is engaged to Gene's brother. As soon as Gene sees Allison, his interest is spiked and his taste for drink is pretty much over, a fact that his brother notes that evening. Allison is interested, but not wanting to get involved.
Where will this meeting between the two lead to?
The second story in this book is "Lonetree Ranchers: Colt" by Kathie DeNosky
The last time Kaylee Simpson saw Colt Wakefield, had been after her brother's funeral a few years before, they had a night together and Colt left without saying or leaving a word; never knowing that he'd left Kaylee pregnant. The story of how they are trying to work things out is typical, but interesting. There are a lot of details about rodeo for those who've never been to one or watched it on tv. Read & see what happens.
May 4, 2012
The second story in this book, Colt, (written by Kathie Denosky) was by far my favorite. I'm a sucker for daddies and their little girls- every time.
Kaylee's brother and best friend of Colt died tragically in a rodeo accident. Seeking to outrun their grief, the two find comfort for a night in each other's arms. Shaken by the passion he feels, Colt bolts from Kaylee's life. He unknowingly leaves her pregnant and broken-hearted.
Two years later, their paths cross again. Colt knows immediately that he is the father of Kaylee's little girl. In an attempt to form a relationship with his daughter, he moves both of them to his ranch.
It's not hard to imagine what happens next... trust and respect build between the two as they bond over their child. Trust leads to forgiveness over past hurts, and forgiveness leads to (ahem) certain activities in bathtubs and in front of the fireplace.
Yeah, it gets pretty steamy.
The story is short and fluffy, heartwarming and passionate at the same time.
Kaylee's brother and best friend of Colt died tragically in a rodeo accident. Seeking to outrun their grief, the two find comfort for a night in each other's arms. Shaken by the passion he feels, Colt bolts from Kaylee's life. He unknowingly leaves her pregnant and broken-hearted.
Two years later, their paths cross again. Colt knows immediately that he is the father of Kaylee's little girl. In an attempt to form a relationship with his daughter, he moves both of them to his ranch.
It's not hard to imagine what happens next... trust and respect build between the two as they bond over their child. Trust leads to forgiveness over past hurts, and forgiveness leads to (ahem) certain activities in bathtubs and in front of the fireplace.
Yeah, it gets pretty steamy.
The story is short and fluffy, heartwarming and passionate at the same time.
October 10, 2011
I have enjoyed some of Diana Palmer's work in the past, but I wasn't exactly thrilled with Nelson's Brand. Having found out it was originally published 20 years ago helped make some sense of why it felt so absolutely terrible. Helpless women who downright refuse to speak up and put themselves and their lover in a horrible position and an egotistical brooding Alpha male are not my preferred content. Not even when I've got my nose stuffed in one of my oldest, guiltiest pleasures: Harlequin novels. I can't even count how many I've read, or remember them all, but I do know I can only remember being this irritated by a couple once or twice before. Don't get me wrong, I actually like the characters. I just think they behave like children too often to be acceptable. And the plot just didn't encourage me to turn the page that well. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great, either.
Frankly, I enjoyed Lonetree Ranchers: Colt much more. And I plan on giving it a much better review.
Frankly, I enjoyed Lonetree Ranchers: Colt much more. And I plan on giving it a much better review.
May 15, 2012
In Nelson's Brand we have the 'bad' boy interested in the 'nice' girl. The nice young woman has been brought in an interesting family dynamic that has adversely affected her when her parents are killed. She comes home to regroup and recoup with a close friend. Meanwhile our male character has sown his 'wild oats' and is quite interested in our young woman. But is he as bad as people believe? In Lonetree Ranchers: Colt we get treated to a young woman who is raising her daughter alone (her choice) and our male character (the father) is injured while the young woman is in attendance at a rodeo. Since there is already a connection between these two characters the situation becomes interesting when our cowboy finds out he's a father.
September 26, 2011
Nelson's brand was about how Allison went to her friend Winnie to hide, heal and keep her health. She became involved with Gene, a part of the family or was he? They both were hiding unbeknown to the other. you will read right to the end to find what Nelson's brand was-a good beach read!
Lonetree Rancher-Colt was an excellent story. Kaylee had Colt'sa baby but he didn't find out for a long time. Would they become a family or forget about the past?
Lonetree Rancher-Colt was an excellent story. Kaylee had Colt'sa baby but he didn't find out for a long time. Would they become a family or forget about the past?
May 30, 2012
1st book - Allison Hathoway and Gene Nelson were two wounded people who met. Allison with a tragedy in South America and Gene who just found out his llfe has been a lie. Between them, they end up healing each other and have a chance to start over.
2nd - Lonetree Rancher - Colt finds out that he has a daughter that he was never told about and desperately wants both her and her mother Kaylee in his life.
2nd - Lonetree Rancher - Colt finds out that he has a daughter that he was never told about and desperately wants both her and her mother Kaylee in his life.
September 2, 2014
This is a 2 story book. The first one is Nelson ' s Brand by Diana Palmer. They one is a 1 * read for me. The writing was too amateurish and they were far too many "eye rolling" moments for me.
The second story was Lonetree Ranchers: Colt by Kathie DeNosky .This one was about a 3 *** read for me. The writing was a bit better than the first book and not quite as many eye rolling moments but I'm not sure I would purchase a book by this Author again .
The second story was Lonetree Ranchers: Colt by Kathie DeNosky .This one was about a 3 *** read for me. The writing was a bit better than the first book and not quite as many eye rolling moments but I'm not sure I would purchase a book by this Author again .
December 15, 2015
Two books in one. First: Diana Palmer's Nelson's Brand. I always enjoy Diana Palmer but this lacked some of the usual thrill. It seemed rather hurried and cutesy. Second was Lonetree Ranchers: Colt. Cute story! Again was cute, but a little too predictable and moving too fast for having that many years separated between the two characters. I enjoyed both books, and they were quick reads.
November 19, 2011
Nelson's Brand was very typical of a Diana Palmer story but I still enjoyed it.
Lonetree Rancher: Colt was a new author and series for me and I also enjoyed that story, probably more than the Diana Palmer story just because it was something different.
Lonetree Rancher: Colt was a new author and series for me and I also enjoyed that story, probably more than the Diana Palmer story just because it was something different.
August 2, 2011
Great stories. Diana Palmer has never disappointed me and the bonus story by Kathie SeNosky is good too.
August 14, 2011
could not put it down
October 19, 2012
A good, light, read but don;t think I want to read any more of the series.
April 30, 2013
Both stories in this book were excellent.
August 5, 2013
Liked "Nelson's Brand" the best of the two books within a book. Have read it twice.
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April 22, 2018Nelson's Brand by Diana Pamer
Can he get past betrayal?
Allison Hathoway's life was about healing. And she was good at it. Or had been good at it until the tragedy in South America. Now she couldn't even fix herself. She didn't know how to go on, didn't know what to do, or who to be.
She had that in common with Gene Nelson. After the rancher found out the truth about his father, he'd realized his whole life was a lie. He'd gone a little wild, and saw no reason not to give in to his every desire. And the minute he saw Allison, he wanted her. But underneath their explosive passion, Allison and Gene found comfort in each other's wounded souls. And a chance to start over.
Bonus Book
Lonetree Ranchers: Colt (Lonetree Ranchers #3) by Kathie DeNosky
All it took was one glance at the toddler in Kaylee Simpson's arms for Colt to know the two-year-old was his. Duty demanded that he do right by mother and child so he swept them off to his ranch to set up house.
Trouble was, spending day and night in such close proximity with beautiful Kaylee made the rodeo heartthrob realize that she still stoked his passion and commandeered his dreams. Although Kaylee resisted her attraction to him with all her might, he knew he'd do almost anything to win her trust and claim her as his own, once and for all!
Can he get past betrayal?
Allison Hathoway's life was about healing. And she was good at it. Or had been good at it until the tragedy in South America. Now she couldn't even fix herself. She didn't know how to go on, didn't know what to do, or who to be.
She had that in common with Gene Nelson. After the rancher found out the truth about his father, he'd realized his whole life was a lie. He'd gone a little wild, and saw no reason not to give in to his every desire. And the minute he saw Allison, he wanted her. But underneath their explosive passion, Allison and Gene found comfort in each other's wounded souls. And a chance to start over.
Bonus Book
Lonetree Ranchers: Colt (Lonetree Ranchers #3) by Kathie DeNosky
All it took was one glance at the toddler in Kaylee Simpson's arms for Colt to know the two-year-old was his. Duty demanded that he do right by mother and child so he swept them off to his ranch to set up house.
Trouble was, spending day and night in such close proximity with beautiful Kaylee made the rodeo heartthrob realize that she still stoked his passion and commandeered his dreams. Although Kaylee resisted her attraction to him with all her might, he knew he'd do almost anything to win her trust and claim her as his own, once and for all!
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