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Long, Tall Texans #23
A Husband for Christmas: Snow Kisses / Lionhearted
Love is right around the snowy bend in two classic Diana Palmer Christmas stories. Two unforgettable heroines might just find passion, redemption and happily-ever-after in their stockings this year….
Snow Kisses
When former model Abby Shane returns home to the Big Sky country she's always loved, she is a pale shadow of her former self. After what happened to her in New York, she can't let any man touch her again. But Cade McLaren isn't just any man, and in his powerful arms Abby slowly begins to heal. If only his attentions stemmed from love instead of pity. Instead, Abby hungers for that other all-consuming blaze she'd sparked in him one summer night a lifetime ago….
Lionhearted
As Christmas approaches in Jacobsville, Texas, starry-eyed debutante Janie Brewster is determined to prove to rancher Leo Hart that she's perfect for him. However, attempting to dazzle the confirmed bachelor with her newly acquired ranching skills only ends up vexing him even further. But wait…is it hot-blooded hunger—and not dark disdain—gleaming in his eyes during those smoldering kisses beneath the mistletoe?
Snow Kisses
When former model Abby Shane returns home to the Big Sky country she's always loved, she is a pale shadow of her former self. After what happened to her in New York, she can't let any man touch her again. But Cade McLaren isn't just any man, and in his powerful arms Abby slowly begins to heal. If only his attentions stemmed from love instead of pity. Instead, Abby hungers for that other all-consuming blaze she'd sparked in him one summer night a lifetime ago….
Lionhearted
As Christmas approaches in Jacobsville, Texas, starry-eyed debutante Janie Brewster is determined to prove to rancher Leo Hart that she's perfect for him. However, attempting to dazzle the confirmed bachelor with her newly acquired ranching skills only ends up vexing him even further. But wait…is it hot-blooded hunger—and not dark disdain—gleaming in his eyes during those smoldering kisses beneath the mistletoe?
480 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2014
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Diana Palmer
1,047 books3,097 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
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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January 1, 2018
Two old-school 80s-style alpha romances with doormat heroines.
December 23, 2025
Thanks Diana for another great read! I found her books in 2007 and even now about to be 2026 she is still my favorite author and the one that inspired me to become K. A. Blaze romance author. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us.
If you are looking for a a good read any of Diana’s books will do but lionhearted is still one of my rereads.
If you are looking for a a good read any of Diana’s books will do but lionhearted is still one of my rereads.
December 19, 2016
The 2 stories in this 2 - in -1 were rereads for me. I didn't know these were bohoks I had already read before years ago. The title through me off, making me believe this a was a NEW Christmas themed book by Diana Palmer. But, I still loved reading them again.
June 16, 2017
2 excellent stories, very fast read
December 16, 2017
Light Christmas read, took little time to finish. A little hard to believe the acceptance in that time.
August 31, 2018
Two holiday romances to enjoy in the comfort of your favorite chair. Beautifully written with characters you'll feel as if you know.
December 15, 2018
Actually two books in one. Both were super cheesy romance novels and neither had anything to do with Christmas.
February 11, 2019
long talk Texans
LEo a story i return to many times. I loved this coming of age of a strong woman she knew what she wanted went out to get it .
LEo a story i return to many times. I loved this coming of age of a strong woman she knew what she wanted went out to get it .
July 1, 2023
2 sweet stories of heroines finding love and romance waiting for their man to recognize what's in his heart
January 9, 2015
SNOW KISSES 3-Stars
Cade is 14 years older than Abby. When she was 18 she thought she was old enough for him but he thought she was still too young. She went off to model in New York. Four years later she'd been mugged and almost raped. She decides to go home to heal. Is she too late? Is she old enough for Cade to return her love now?
Sweet country romance. Even though Cade was only 36 he was such a grouch! He was often mean in the things he would say to her but when you're young and in love, you'll put up with a whole lot more.
LIONHEARTED 3-Stars
It seems like Janie Brewster has always been in love with Leo Hart. He's more than 10 years older than her. Her older best friend wants him too and willing to tell him lies about Janie to make Janie seem even less desirable to him. He believes the lies and starts saying mean and cruel things about her. When Janie hears him saying these things, she's crushed. Will he continue to believe the lies or will he remember the Janie everybody knows and realize she'd never, ever, say any of those things?
Janie is such a sweet girl that couldn't hurt a fly. The only time we see her temper is when dealing with Leo. He was cruel in the things he said about her and too her. Some things are very hard to forget.
What happened to the sweet talking cowboys with manners their mothers would be proud of?
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Cade is 14 years older than Abby. When she was 18 she thought she was old enough for him but he thought she was still too young. She went off to model in New York. Four years later she'd been mugged and almost raped. She decides to go home to heal. Is she too late? Is she old enough for Cade to return her love now?
Sweet country romance. Even though Cade was only 36 he was such a grouch! He was often mean in the things he would say to her but when you're young and in love, you'll put up with a whole lot more.
LIONHEARTED 3-Stars
It seems like Janie Brewster has always been in love with Leo Hart. He's more than 10 years older than her. Her older best friend wants him too and willing to tell him lies about Janie to make Janie seem even less desirable to him. He believes the lies and starts saying mean and cruel things about her. When Janie hears him saying these things, she's crushed. Will he continue to believe the lies or will he remember the Janie everybody knows and realize she'd never, ever, say any of those things?
Janie is such a sweet girl that couldn't hurt a fly. The only time we see her temper is when dealing with Leo. He was cruel in the things he said about her and too her. Some things are very hard to forget.
What happened to the sweet talking cowboys with manners their mothers would be proud of?
Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
November 1, 2014
A pair of novels from the prolific writer, Diana Palmer, that are well loved older stories.
Snow Kisses is a story of a country girl, Abby, who goes off to NYC to be a model and finds city life isn't all it's cracked up to be. After a traumatic experience she comes home and ends up staying with the man she has loved all her life. Cade owns the ranch where Abby's sister works and is considerably older than Abby but he has feelings for her that he couldn't express when she was younger. This is a great story of two people who need to communicate a lot better and be honest about what they really want.
Lionharted is the story of the last Hart brother, Leo, and Janie Brewster, a neighbor who has had a crush on him for years. When a manipulative friend of Janie's succeeds in driving them even further apart, Leo discovers that he hasn't really known how he felt. He has some serious making up to do if it isn't already too late.
Both of these stories are classic Palmer with an experienced older guy who tries to keep his hands off the younger virginal woman. The stories may show their age a little but they are still pure perfection to read if you love to see "the little woman" make that big hunk of Texas manhood fall like a big old tree. Her legions of fans will be thrilled to see these books back in print.
Snow Kisses is a story of a country girl, Abby, who goes off to NYC to be a model and finds city life isn't all it's cracked up to be. After a traumatic experience she comes home and ends up staying with the man she has loved all her life. Cade owns the ranch where Abby's sister works and is considerably older than Abby but he has feelings for her that he couldn't express when she was younger. This is a great story of two people who need to communicate a lot better and be honest about what they really want.
Lionharted is the story of the last Hart brother, Leo, and Janie Brewster, a neighbor who has had a crush on him for years. When a manipulative friend of Janie's succeeds in driving them even further apart, Leo discovers that he hasn't really known how he felt. He has some serious making up to do if it isn't already too late.
Both of these stories are classic Palmer with an experienced older guy who tries to keep his hands off the younger virginal woman. The stories may show their age a little but they are still pure perfection to read if you love to see "the little woman" make that big hunk of Texas manhood fall like a big old tree. Her legions of fans will be thrilled to see these books back in print.
December 20, 2016
2 excellent re-releases that are worth another read.
December 5, 2016
These stories are exciting and just a fun romantic read. Cade loved her but she was so excited about going to New York to be a model he didn't tell her he let her go. Abby loved Cade but was sure he didn't even like her and she cam home early to help her sister with her wedding. When her and Cade are alone together the seem to end up hating each other more. Snow Kisses is painful at times you just want them to listen to Abby's sister, Melly.
Lionhearted is about Leo Hart who has seen his brothers all wed. He is the only Hart brother left and he doesn't want to get married no matter how much Janie Brewster crushes on him. Marilee Morgan is Janie's best friend isn't she? She is helping Janie get Leo's attention isn't she? Janie didn't need to know Marilee went to Houston for dinner and ballet with Leo did she? It's a fun and dangerous and painful experience for everyone.
Lionhearted is about Leo Hart who has seen his brothers all wed. He is the only Hart brother left and he doesn't want to get married no matter how much Janie Brewster crushes on him. Marilee Morgan is Janie's best friend isn't she? She is helping Janie get Leo's attention isn't she? Janie didn't need to know Marilee went to Houston for dinner and ballet with Leo did she? It's a fun and dangerous and painful experience for everyone.
October 25, 2014
I've read both of these books previously. Snow Kisses was from the early 80's and Lionhearted in from 2002. It's fun to re-read books and see how moral issues have changed over the years. Smoking is so prominent with our hero. No cell phones for emergencies. Both these are wonderful old fashioned romances with a strong mail and a younger woman who loves them. Lack of communication is apparent with misunderstandings galore. Enjoy these for the Christmas holiday.
December 9, 2014
This book has two stories in it, Snow Kisses and Lionhearted. I have a few issues with this book.
1. The age gap between the love interests in BOTH stories. The men were way older.
2. The male love interest in the second story was a massive creep and jerk.
3. This was altogether not very Christmasy.
That being said, the book was enjoyable enough, particularly Lionhearted. And it was nice to escape into a pure romance novel, which I rarely ever do.
1. The age gap between the love interests in BOTH stories. The men were way older.
2. The male love interest in the second story was a massive creep and jerk.
3. This was altogether not very Christmasy.
That being said, the book was enjoyable enough, particularly Lionhearted. And it was nice to escape into a pure romance novel, which I rarely ever do.
November 20, 2014
I received this books as an Advanced copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
If you are looking for a little bit of Christmas Romance then this book would be great for you. Both books give you that warm fuzzy HEA that we as romance readers are looking for, but will give you enough action and conflict to keep those pages turning.
If you are looking for a little bit of Christmas Romance then this book would be great for you. Both books give you that warm fuzzy HEA that we as romance readers are looking for, but will give you enough action and conflict to keep those pages turning.
February 17, 2015
Didn't finish this book. Both stories spend very little time developing the relationships between the primary characters and head straight for the physical attraction. No depth to the characters. Didn't hold my interest.
December 27, 2021
This book was an enjoyable holiday read, though a bit too sappy & unrealistic for my taste. If you’re looking for a sappy holiday read filled with angst where the heroine is a virgin, give this one a try.
January 4, 2015
Awesome
These 2 books are great. I like how they show that age doesn't matter. Everyone is so worried about that anymore.
These 2 books are great. I like how they show that age doesn't matter. Everyone is so worried about that anymore.
January 11, 2015
Both books were great at times but the chauvinist views of these men really grated on me! Stand up to them girls!
February 26, 2015
Very sweet and touching stories.
April 9, 2015
2 really good stories however, not much on the Christmas theme - More a romance story
February 16, 2016
I did enjoy both these books, but was a bit disappointed on discovering I'd already read one of these before.
March 2, 2016
A couple good reads!
December 30, 2016
Nice read
February 7, 2017
I enjoyed both stories in this book. Recommend reading if haven't already
March 12, 2015
loved this book Diana always delivers!
April 25, 2017
A Husband for Christmas review
A Husband for Christmas contains two rather old-fashioned sweet romance stories, Snow Kisses and Lionhearted, written by author Diana Palmer.
A Husband for Christmas contains two rather old-fashioned sweet romance stories, Snow Kisses and Lionhearted, written by author Diana Palmer.
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