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Heartbreaker / In Bed with the Wrangler
STONE-COLD COWBOY
Wealthy Texas cattle rancher J. B. Hammock was proud of his reputation as a heartbreaker. He treated his women well, but they all knew they would never have a permanent status in his life--all but one. Innocent Tellie Maddox had been just a girl when she'd been orphaned and had come to live with his family. She was fiercely devoted to J.B., but when that devotion turned into something passionate between them, J.B. knew he had to break yet another heart.
Tellie hated him for that--until she lost her memory in an accident. Now all she remembered was the closeness she and J.B. once shared. He didn't want to hurt her all over again, but it quickly became clear that there was too much fire between him and Tellie for them to ever just be friends. And the deeper their feelings grew, the more J.B. feared the inevitable return of Tellie's memory....
BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!
In Bed with the Wrangler by USA TODAY bestselling author Barbara Dunlop
Amber Hutton knew falling into wrangler Royce Ryder's bed would only be asking for trouble. Though with just one touch from the wealthy playboy, she knew trouble had already found her.
Wealthy Texas cattle rancher J. B. Hammock was proud of his reputation as a heartbreaker. He treated his women well, but they all knew they would never have a permanent status in his life--all but one. Innocent Tellie Maddox had been just a girl when she'd been orphaned and had come to live with his family. She was fiercely devoted to J.B., but when that devotion turned into something passionate between them, J.B. knew he had to break yet another heart.
Tellie hated him for that--until she lost her memory in an accident. Now all she remembered was the closeness she and J.B. once shared. He didn't want to hurt her all over again, but it quickly became clear that there was too much fire between him and Tellie for them to ever just be friends. And the deeper their feelings grew, the more J.B. feared the inevitable return of Tellie's memory....
BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!
In Bed with the Wrangler by USA TODAY bestselling author Barbara Dunlop
Amber Hutton knew falling into wrangler Royce Ryder's bed would only be asking for trouble. Though with just one touch from the wealthy playboy, she knew trouble had already found her.
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265 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2015
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Diana Palmer
1,049 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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December 28, 2020
Unfulfilling...
Both stories are well enough written, but neither really works. The first irritated me because she’s a ninny and he’s a jerk. Guess that they deserve each other, but the story is trite.
I enjoyed the characters in the second story much more than the first. The story had more meat to it with a couple of layers. Until the last couple of chapters...that’s where it began to anger me. Obvious that the author wants to use it as a prequel, but after reading this story, I won’t be looking for the sequel. This could have been a nice stand alone novella. If the ending hadn’t been such BS. No spoiler, just expect kind of a mild, irritating cliffhanger.
Both stories are well enough written, but neither really works. The first irritated me because she’s a ninny and he’s a jerk. Guess that they deserve each other, but the story is trite.
I enjoyed the characters in the second story much more than the first. The story had more meat to it with a couple of layers. Until the last couple of chapters...that’s where it began to anger me. Obvious that the author wants to use it as a prequel, but after reading this story, I won’t be looking for the sequel. This could have been a nice stand alone novella. If the ending hadn’t been such BS. No spoiler, just expect kind of a mild, irritating cliffhanger.
November 21, 2018
The male lead JB was somewhat of an A...s. The female lead was considerably younger than him with a crush on him that developed into love. When J.B. was younger he wanted to marry a young woman who didn't fit in their upper crust rich statas quo life. His father intervined which led to the girl to committing suicide. He has carried the guilt and pain since then which affected all his relationships, especially with Tellie, who had been orphaned and come to live with his family.
June 19, 2016
In bed with the wrangler was a good book.
It kept my interest from start to finish. The heartbreaker got lucky and didn't really deserve Tellie. But she always loved him so they wound up getting their happily ever after.
It kept my interest from start to finish. The heartbreaker got lucky and didn't really deserve Tellie. But she always loved him so they wound up getting their happily ever after.
May 13, 2018
Ok
JB has no redeeming qualities at all. I actually hated him for his philandering ways. It was just OK and that’s ok.
JB has no redeeming qualities at all. I actually hated him for his philandering ways. It was just OK and that’s ok.
May 6, 2022
I’ve always had a love for Diana Palmer’s books. Generally they each carry the same formula.
Young woman who’s:
- “ugly”
- has asthma
- somehow a mix of doormat and spunky.
Older man who’s:
-Rugged
- hairy chested
- “ugly”
- a borderline brut, yet somehow lovable.
What kills me about these books is that the women ALWAYS fold and instantly forgive the unforgivable men. Make him grovel! Make him feel or understand even an inkling of just how rotten he made you feel! In this case, for YEARS!! But no! He always gives one come hither glance, pops out a ring and BAM! Wedded bliss. Agh.
Oh course I love some more than others and I even find myself wondering why I love a hero in the first place when he is undoubtedly a zero. Now this book....THIS book....Lord send me some calming teas.
I was heavily intrigued with the synopsis for this story, and after reading it I can’t help but have one phrase that comes to mind: Tellie has dumb luck.
I shall skip the sordid details for your reading surprise, but I’ll add it’s a real doozy. J.B. and Tellie have a heck of an explosive encounter (not the good kind) which ultimately leads her into nearly dying in a car accident. Way to go, J.B.!!!
The man said (and did) some unforgivable things to add to his rather LONG list of wrongs in her eyes. Tellie has reached her limit as she’s flying out the door upset and ultimately ends up in a ditch. Her sour luck turns even more bitter when she gets amnesia and forgets the last 4 years. She believes she is 17 years old again, when J.B. still treated her like a human being and not a bug.
Dr. Coltrain said to J.B. that something traumatic must have happened to have made her mind wish to hide in the past rather than remember her present life. What could that event have been, J.B.? Who could have hurt her so much, J.B.? Poor....unfortunate....Tellie. Now where is the only place Tellie can stay until she regains her memories? You guessed it, dear reader. At J.B.’s.
We’re in Putrid Luck Territory now.
J.B. is an a-hole. I’m sorry, he just is. Does he have reasons to be? Yes, don’t we all? Yet the man was just too darn cruel too many times. I found myself wishing someone would spike his whisky with a laxative, and that folks, would be the least of what he deserved. The man completely tormented Tellie (and poor me) throughout the entire book. It was a bit hard to read some of the things he said. I don’t know how she stood it all those years and I couldn’t believe she did. Forgiving him with so little effort at the end was a bit much for my taste, but expected just the same.
Now. His housekeeper/chef, Nell.....A DREAM OF A WOMAN. A shining light to voice my frustrations. She gave J.B. a tongue lashing I quite enjoyed. She had me giggling.
....I would like to give a review for the second book in said bundle.....but I skipped it. Sorry. I only came for Diana P.
Happy reading!!
Young woman who’s:
- “ugly”
- has asthma
- somehow a mix of doormat and spunky.
Older man who’s:
-Rugged
- hairy chested
- “ugly”
- a borderline brut, yet somehow lovable.
What kills me about these books is that the women ALWAYS fold and instantly forgive the unforgivable men. Make him grovel! Make him feel or understand even an inkling of just how rotten he made you feel! In this case, for YEARS!! But no! He always gives one come hither glance, pops out a ring and BAM! Wedded bliss. Agh.
Oh course I love some more than others and I even find myself wondering why I love a hero in the first place when he is undoubtedly a zero. Now this book....THIS book....Lord send me some calming teas.
I was heavily intrigued with the synopsis for this story, and after reading it I can’t help but have one phrase that comes to mind: Tellie has dumb luck.
I shall skip the sordid details for your reading surprise, but I’ll add it’s a real doozy. J.B. and Tellie have a heck of an explosive encounter (not the good kind) which ultimately leads her into nearly dying in a car accident. Way to go, J.B.!!!
The man said (and did) some unforgivable things to add to his rather LONG list of wrongs in her eyes. Tellie has reached her limit as she’s flying out the door upset and ultimately ends up in a ditch. Her sour luck turns even more bitter when she gets amnesia and forgets the last 4 years. She believes she is 17 years old again, when J.B. still treated her like a human being and not a bug.
Dr. Coltrain said to J.B. that something traumatic must have happened to have made her mind wish to hide in the past rather than remember her present life. What could that event have been, J.B.? Who could have hurt her so much, J.B.? Poor....unfortunate....Tellie. Now where is the only place Tellie can stay until she regains her memories? You guessed it, dear reader. At J.B.’s.
We’re in Putrid Luck Territory now.
J.B. is an a-hole. I’m sorry, he just is. Does he have reasons to be? Yes, don’t we all? Yet the man was just too darn cruel too many times. I found myself wishing someone would spike his whisky with a laxative, and that folks, would be the least of what he deserved. The man completely tormented Tellie (and poor me) throughout the entire book. It was a bit hard to read some of the things he said. I don’t know how she stood it all those years and I couldn’t believe she did. Forgiving him with so little effort at the end was a bit much for my taste, but expected just the same.
Now. His housekeeper/chef, Nell.....A DREAM OF A WOMAN. A shining light to voice my frustrations. She gave J.B. a tongue lashing I quite enjoyed. She had me giggling.
....I would like to give a review for the second book in said bundle.....but I skipped it. Sorry. I only came for Diana P.
Happy reading!!
June 27, 2024
Actually 2.5, but not rounding up. A two-in-one book picked up at the local library $1/bag book sale.
Heartbreaker by Diana Palmer
I did not like this. Not the characters and not the story. JB is a total jerk (being complimentary here) and Tellie is a combination doormat/jerk. None of the characters is really likeable with the exception of Grange. The whole thing is people angry and yelling at/fighting with one another. The "happy ending" is plopped in there with no relation really to anything previous. I did NOT enjoy this at all.
In Bed with the Wrangler by Barbara Dunlop
This was better than the first story, although not by a whole lot. Insta-lust right from the beginning. The relationship between Amber and Royce is barely there, as is the story. The whole thing is - okay.
Heartbreaker by Diana Palmer
I did not like this. Not the characters and not the story. JB is a total jerk (being complimentary here) and Tellie is a combination doormat/jerk. None of the characters is really likeable with the exception of Grange. The whole thing is people angry and yelling at/fighting with one another. The "happy ending" is plopped in there with no relation really to anything previous. I did NOT enjoy this at all.
In Bed with the Wrangler by Barbara Dunlop
This was better than the first story, although not by a whole lot. Insta-lust right from the beginning. The relationship between Amber and Royce is barely there, as is the story. The whole thing is - okay.
November 26, 2025
2.5 and that's being generous stars.
I feel I have fewer active brain cells after reading this...
orphaned h is taken in by a single mom with two young daughters at her brother's H request. The h is 14 and has had a long term crush on the brother and it's widely known by his sister and community at large. He's 12 yrs older than our sweet delusional h.
Our H is a wealthy manwhore who only bags models, beauty contestants etc long legs, curvy with long blonde hair .
At present she's just graduated college and 22 and our H is treating the h appallingly. The reasons for this are crap and he's just a straight up asshole. I've read much better Diana Palmer and this one ain't it.
The worst part is when he decides he does love our h, he immediately puts a ring on it and married her the next day. Yep, all is forgiven within 36 hours.
😴 ZZ 💤
I feel I have fewer active brain cells after reading this...
orphaned h is taken in by a single mom with two young daughters at her brother's H request. The h is 14 and has had a long term crush on the brother and it's widely known by his sister and community at large. He's 12 yrs older than our sweet delusional h.
Our H is a wealthy manwhore who only bags models, beauty contestants etc long legs, curvy with long blonde hair .
At present she's just graduated college and 22 and our H is treating the h appallingly. The reasons for this are crap and he's just a straight up asshole. I've read much better Diana Palmer and this one ain't it.
The worst part is when he decides he does love our h, he immediately puts a ring on it and married her the next day. Yep, all is forgiven within 36 hours.
😴 ZZ 💤
October 4, 2025
True love despite infadelity.
I purchased a copy of the steamy Heart Breaker and In Bed with the Wrangler, and this review was given freely. Two steamy stories of harsh reality and love. In the first, A wealthy rancher hides his feelings for his coming of age ward through verbal cruelty and other women. In the second, two people find love despite cheating parents and a cheating and entitled fiance. I liked the complex people and the happy endings.
I purchased a copy of the steamy Heart Breaker and In Bed with the Wrangler, and this review was given freely. Two steamy stories of harsh reality and love. In the first, A wealthy rancher hides his feelings for his coming of age ward through verbal cruelty and other women. In the second, two people find love despite cheating parents and a cheating and entitled fiance. I liked the complex people and the happy endings.
February 12, 2019
I enjoyed both stories and Diana Palmer hits all of my wish list buttons: romance (but good romance where they do not have sex every 17 minutes), angst and some mystery. Some of her books are stronger in one element than others, but most are interesting reads. She is a very descriptive writer and I am a fan.
January 13, 2024
This was all right. Seemed a little rushed, not enough meat on the bones but the story was good. It's hard to pull off amnesia, so often it seems almost childish to use that tactic in a story. That's what this seemed. And the motives for the H's behavior was juvenile for what and who he represented. It was a short story so you can zip through it.
December 9, 2019
Awesome love story
Diana never fails to deliver great cowboy stories from Texas she is a gifted writer KUDOS you'll always be the #1 writer for this reader who's followed for a long time. Thanks and God bless a very very talented writer who makes characters come to life. Carmen
Diana never fails to deliver great cowboy stories from Texas she is a gifted writer KUDOS you'll always be the #1 writer for this reader who's followed for a long time. Thanks and God bless a very very talented writer who makes characters come to life. Carmen
October 16, 2023
Great stories
I just love all Diana's books and this one is another in a long list. The second one is good also, I just wish I knew what the brothers were going to do with Stanton. That would have been an even better ending. Thank you.
I just love all Diana's books and this one is another in a long list. The second one is good also, I just wish I knew what the brothers were going to do with Stanton. That would have been an even better ending. Thank you.
February 20, 2025
Enjoyed
I enjoyed reading both of these stories. Diana Palmer has been a favorite forever. Think I am current on her whole collection. Barbara was a new to me author. Looking forward to reading more is her stories. Love their writing style
I enjoyed reading both of these stories. Diana Palmer has been a favorite forever. Think I am current on her whole collection. Barbara was a new to me author. Looking forward to reading more is her stories. Love their writing style
January 27, 2018
4 Stars!
This is 2 books in one. I only read the Diana Palmer story and it was very good especially after JB had a personality change.
This is 2 books in one. I only read the Diana Palmer story and it was very good especially after JB had a personality change.
January 28, 2018
Classic book
This is a classic diana Palmer book. I really enjoy the book. I read it first black in college I believe.
This is a classic diana Palmer book. I really enjoy the book. I read it first black in college I believe.
January 26, 2020
Love
Good story of just b continued to Stephanie story I'm assuming, Love there love and Amber,
Royce sounds heaven on earth.
Good story of just b continued to Stephanie story I'm assuming, Love there love and Amber,
Royce sounds heaven on earth.
July 26, 2021
2 sweet romantic re-releases well worth another read.
July 30, 2021
Great Read
I will definitely be reading more of her books. I can see this being a series. Love series. Can't wait to read more of her books.
I will definitely be reading more of her books. I can see this being a series. Love series. Can't wait to read more of her books.
February 14, 2022
Heartbreaker
Thought it was a great book. For ages I'd say 18 to 100. Can't wait till I get my hands on the next on!!
Thought it was a great book. For ages I'd say 18 to 100. Can't wait till I get my hands on the next on!!
March 1, 2023
3.5-stars
June 3, 2025
2 books in one. Easy read
January 5, 2016
A work of art
I have been as fan of Diana Palmer for years. Her books always enrapture me. Heartbreaker has always been a favorite of mine. I've yet to read a book of hers I haven't liked.
I have been as fan of Diana Palmer for years. Her books always enrapture me. Heartbreaker has always been a favorite of mine. I've yet to read a book of hers I haven't liked.
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