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Heart Of Winter
Woman Hater
Everyone in the office described the boss's mysterious older brother as wary of the female of the species—a real woman hater. He'd been burned in the past, and now was twice shy, to say the least. So when Nicole White had to travel with her ailing employer to his brother's home in Montana, she was prepared for the worst.
What she found was a man more roughly masculine than any she'd ever met.
But Winthrop Christopher's distrust of women ran straight to the bone. Nicki knew she should avoid him, but she couldn't hide from the feelings he stirred in her. Could she ever teach this woman hater to love again?
If Winter Comes
Charismatic Phoenix mayor Bryan Moreland had already won the devotion of his constituents and was well on his way to getting reporter Carla Maxwell's vote…until she found out that the hunky leader wasn't all he claimed to be. Rumor had it the popular politician was an embezzler. It was just a rumor, Carla told herself. As a reporter she'd have to get to the bottom of it; as a woman, she wanted nothing more than to lose herself in sexy Mayor Moreland's arms. Or was that exactly where he wanted her, for reasons other than love and seduction?
Everyone in the office described the boss's mysterious older brother as wary of the female of the species—a real woman hater. He'd been burned in the past, and now was twice shy, to say the least. So when Nicole White had to travel with her ailing employer to his brother's home in Montana, she was prepared for the worst.
What she found was a man more roughly masculine than any she'd ever met.
But Winthrop Christopher's distrust of women ran straight to the bone. Nicki knew she should avoid him, but she couldn't hide from the feelings he stirred in her. Could she ever teach this woman hater to love again?
If Winter Comes
Charismatic Phoenix mayor Bryan Moreland had already won the devotion of his constituents and was well on his way to getting reporter Carla Maxwell's vote…until she found out that the hunky leader wasn't all he claimed to be. Rumor had it the popular politician was an embezzler. It was just a rumor, Carla told herself. As a reporter she'd have to get to the bottom of it; as a woman, she wanted nothing more than to lose herself in sexy Mayor Moreland's arms. Or was that exactly where he wanted her, for reasons other than love and seduction?
425 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2006
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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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May 12, 2020
Woman Hater-3 stars
If Winter Comes-1 star *DNF*
Technically I didn't finish this. But since this is an anthology of 2 books and I was only interested in Book 1, I'm shelving it as 'read'. lol
After my very rough experiences with Heartless and Lawman I swore off Diana Palmer. Woman Hater was one of the books I previously had on my TR list before I stopped reading her work. But this book accidentally fell in my hands when I found it on the free books cart at my library, I saw it as a sign and decided to give Palmer another shot. Again. *sigh*
Woman Hater was bearable, even with it's extremely misogynistic hero and dated anachronisms. But in If Winter Comes it was even more obvious, with the sexist undertones and a heroine who has the charisma of oatmeal and self-worth of a hologram. SMH. And what the hell was it with all the 'in my days' remarks? I'm sorry Diana Palmer but men in their 30s are NOT old or geriatric. The age thing was so obsessively picked apart in both books with the heroes having to constantly defend their age. Both guys are in their mid thirties yet are treated like they are past their prime and close to retirement. WTH? These guys are not geriatric. Enough of that nonsense please. In If Winter Comes the dated anachronisms are like sledgehammers and once again--like every other Diana Palmer story--you are left wondering what decade this story takes place in. The hero offers to take the heroine disco dancing. -_- Disco dancing. O_o This was written in 2006 so I'm not sure where exactly one would go for that much less on a damn date. It really feels like Palmer likes to insert her own favorite things she liked herself growing up and stick them in her books no matter the genre or era. Even though it makes no sense. Anyways I gritted my teeth and just bared it until I came across this little ‘gem’:
In what world is this considered acceptable? Making a rape joke written by a female author no less is disgusting, offensive and irresponsible. I've made no bones about how this author's particular writing tropes have rubbed me the wrong way in my other reviews. I don't believe in romanticizing abusive relationships or reading about meek heroines who have no personal identity or back bone outside of "getting the man." Every writer has his/her own quirks & flaws and that’s fine for some, but DP toes the line of offensive with severely skewed dated stereotypes and to slip this in here was like a bucket of ice water. It's a contemporary setting with a supposedly educated modest less experienced 'country mouse' heroine who's a hard working reporter which makes it even worse and nonsensical. The sexist and misogynistic themes is difficult enough, but having a female character in your book say that and so blithely??
If Winter Comes-1 star *DNF*
Technically I didn't finish this. But since this is an anthology of 2 books and I was only interested in Book 1, I'm shelving it as 'read'. lol
After my very rough experiences with Heartless and Lawman I swore off Diana Palmer. Woman Hater was one of the books I previously had on my TR list before I stopped reading her work. But this book accidentally fell in my hands when I found it on the free books cart at my library, I saw it as a sign and decided to give Palmer another shot. Again. *sigh*
Woman Hater was bearable, even with it's extremely misogynistic hero and dated anachronisms. But in If Winter Comes it was even more obvious, with the sexist undertones and a heroine who has the charisma of oatmeal and self-worth of a hologram. SMH. And what the hell was it with all the 'in my days' remarks? I'm sorry Diana Palmer but men in their 30s are NOT old or geriatric. The age thing was so obsessively picked apart in both books with the heroes having to constantly defend their age. Both guys are in their mid thirties yet are treated like they are past their prime and close to retirement. WTH? These guys are not geriatric. Enough of that nonsense please. In If Winter Comes the dated anachronisms are like sledgehammers and once again--like every other Diana Palmer story--you are left wondering what decade this story takes place in. The hero offers to take the heroine disco dancing. -_- Disco dancing. O_o This was written in 2006 so I'm not sure where exactly one would go for that much less on a damn date. It really feels like Palmer likes to insert her own favorite things she liked herself growing up and stick them in her books no matter the genre or era. Even though it makes no sense. Anyways I gritted my teeth and just bared it until I came across this little ‘gem’:
"Gosh, news travels fast!" she gasped. "Did you hear that I pushed him under the table and raped him?"
"No, did you?"
She sighed. "Unfortunately the tables are extremely small."
In what world is this considered acceptable? Making a rape joke written by a female author no less is disgusting, offensive and irresponsible. I've made no bones about how this author's particular writing tropes have rubbed me the wrong way in my other reviews. I don't believe in romanticizing abusive relationships or reading about meek heroines who have no personal identity or back bone outside of "getting the man." Every writer has his/her own quirks & flaws and that’s fine for some, but DP toes the line of offensive with severely skewed dated stereotypes and to slip this in here was like a bucket of ice water. It's a contemporary setting with a supposedly educated modest less experienced 'country mouse' heroine who's a hard working reporter which makes it even worse and nonsensical. The sexist and misogynistic themes is difficult enough, but having a female character in your book say that and so blithely??
April 21, 2015
Almost immediately, I concluded that the second story, If Winter Comes, had a similar feel to the previous. This book happened to be in my mother's new home, left behind and I got curious. After reading, I now understand why it was left there. The men of interest in both stories are practically the same; one is a "cowboy" businessman and the other is a politician "farmer". They both smoke cigarettes (is this supposed to be attractive), they're tall, dark, large, handsome, etc. Don't get me wrong, I like that sort of man but not in every story I read. The leading female characters have a similar personality, as well. Both men are attracted and intrigued by the young women. Can I also add that it was frequently emphasized in both stories that the women were young? I was almost grossed out by this. I'm a young woman but I'm not a helpless sap waiting for the next 30 year old rich guy to sweep me off my feet. And why are the men rich? I feel like writing a story about a homeless man falling madly in love with the bird lady. In conclusion, if you're looking for a well written story, do not read Diana Palmer. I can understand that she's a New York Times Bestselling machine, but it doesn't make her a good writer.
June 11, 2021
I found the supposed romance in this book kind of appalling. A 2007 publisher took two romances by Diana Palmer written in 1979 and 1986 and republished them together in this large print edition. I had read the first story, then started the second story, both of which described a virgin 23 year old woman who meets up with an angry, almost abusive, dark and unreasonably tall man with an irresistible hairy chest causing the woman to be instantly overtaken and submissive to his lust and passion when I said to myself "SAY WHAT? " This is not sexy it is ridiculous and that woman has no business swooning over a guy that is not interested in her and leaves her with "bruised lips" and leaves in a huff when she won't put out. Within days she is telling him she loves him but won't let him go all the way because she is saving that for marriage. Yet happy ending: he decides he needs her so much that he will marry her, the end. Please. Maybe in 1953 this passed for romance, but 1979 and 1986? I am not having it.
June 7, 2017
The first story seemed very repetitive. It was easy to read but by time I was really into it, it was over and left me wanting to know the rest of the story. I won't waste my time with the second story.
December 15, 2024
I unfortunately got this book during a blind date with a book saying it was lgbtq despite being the exact opposite, at first it was tolerable but the whole woman hating bit followed by them making out and all of the weird misogynistic nonsense I couldn’t get 100 pages in before dropping it.
August 28, 2017
nice love story
August 31, 2017
Classic Diana Palmer
August 13, 2024
Two good PG rated stories.
March 15, 2017
This was 2 stories in one. These were two of this author's earliest writings. The 1st story was about a woman and her boss' brother. She goes with the boss on a business trip to his Montana ranch and meets the "woman hating" brother. The second story was about a reporter who falls for the city's mayor even though she is investigating him for a crime.
July 18, 2016
Disclaimer: I only read the 1st story in this 2-story book. The second story was a DNF for me.
Review for Woman Hater:
4 stars
This is my first Diana Palmer book and I have mixed feelings. I loved all of the characters. Winthrop and Nicky were what I enjoy in a hero and heroine…smart, witty, bold, and damaged. The other characters were also great. All very supportive and loving to both of them.
Great setting. The open country of Montana away from it all. A snow storm, cowboys, a cozy house.
As I was reading I was sometimes taken out of the story by the language the author used. Even from the first chapter there was some word usage that made me think the author was older. It’s hard to explain. Things like corporation jet instead of corporate jet or work clothing instead of work clothes. (I looked her up after I read this story and she was younger than the language she used would suggest in my mind.) Like I said, it often took me out of the story.
I mentioned that I really liked the hero Winthrop. I need to actually amend that. I almost always liked him, but there were a few times when he got very possessive and aggressive, and not in a loving way from where I was sitting. I’ve read other books where the guy will say something like, “you’re mine” or “you belong to me” and it was somewhat romantic. When Winthrop used similar words on Nicky, along with how the scene was playing out, it just made him an ass and made me want to punch him. I am choosing to ignore those couple of times in order to keep my love of Winthrop alive.
Another problem I had was trying to figure out the era this was supposed to be taking place. In the beginning I thought it was somewhat modern. But then I got confused. A typewriter? Taking diction? Seems like the 80’s or something. But at one point a computer is mentioned. Never cell phones, tablets or laptops though. From what I can tell, this was published in 2006. It cannot be taking place in that time though, not with what I previously mentioned. After starting to read the 2nd story in this book I had to dig deeper. Turns out this compilation was published in 2006, but this particular story was written in the early 80s. Now it makes more sense.
The reason this is getting 4 and not 3 stars is because the chemistry was wonderful. I got a whole lot of warm-fuzzies while reading this story so I can overlook some of the bothersome things.
Review for If Winter Comes:
DNF = 0 stars
As mentioned above, I did not finish this story. There was just too much that was pulling me out of the story. I understand that when you're reading something originally written over 30 years ago there is going to be some things that seem odd. Although it was jarring to hear what the heroine found attractive when looking at our hero (a ruffled shirt? a burgundy velour shirt?), it was just too hard for me to like Bryan. He by turns seemed creepy when calling Carla "little one" in what seemed to be a condescending way, and too aggressive when actually yelling at her when she was doing her job and asking the tough questions his political crony didn't want to answer. Boy oh boy we've come a long way over the years.
I'm sure this is a perfectly lovely story. It was just too hard for me to get through when every other page had me shuddering at the way Carla drooled over Bryan or shuddering because of the way Bryan talked to Carla. I was not rooting for them to get together in any way so figured I'd just stop wasting my time on this one.
That all being said, I will definitely be giving this author more chances. Like I had said in the first part of the review, the chemistry for the first couple was off the charts and really made me want to read more.
Average rating ends up 2 stars for the book overall.
Review for Woman Hater:
4 stars
This is my first Diana Palmer book and I have mixed feelings. I loved all of the characters. Winthrop and Nicky were what I enjoy in a hero and heroine…smart, witty, bold, and damaged. The other characters were also great. All very supportive and loving to both of them.
Great setting. The open country of Montana away from it all. A snow storm, cowboys, a cozy house.
As I was reading I was sometimes taken out of the story by the language the author used. Even from the first chapter there was some word usage that made me think the author was older. It’s hard to explain. Things like corporation jet instead of corporate jet or work clothing instead of work clothes. (I looked her up after I read this story and she was younger than the language she used would suggest in my mind.) Like I said, it often took me out of the story.
I mentioned that I really liked the hero Winthrop. I need to actually amend that. I almost always liked him, but there were a few times when he got very possessive and aggressive, and not in a loving way from where I was sitting. I’ve read other books where the guy will say something like, “you’re mine” or “you belong to me” and it was somewhat romantic. When Winthrop used similar words on Nicky, along with how the scene was playing out, it just made him an ass and made me want to punch him. I am choosing to ignore those couple of times in order to keep my love of Winthrop alive.
Another problem I had was trying to figure out the era this was supposed to be taking place. In the beginning I thought it was somewhat modern. But then I got confused. A typewriter? Taking diction? Seems like the 80’s or something. But at one point a computer is mentioned. Never cell phones, tablets or laptops though. From what I can tell, this was published in 2006. It cannot be taking place in that time though, not with what I previously mentioned. After starting to read the 2nd story in this book I had to dig deeper. Turns out this compilation was published in 2006, but this particular story was written in the early 80s. Now it makes more sense.
The reason this is getting 4 and not 3 stars is because the chemistry was wonderful. I got a whole lot of warm-fuzzies while reading this story so I can overlook some of the bothersome things.
Review for If Winter Comes:
DNF = 0 stars
As mentioned above, I did not finish this story. There was just too much that was pulling me out of the story. I understand that when you're reading something originally written over 30 years ago there is going to be some things that seem odd. Although it was jarring to hear what the heroine found attractive when looking at our hero (a ruffled shirt? a burgundy velour shirt?), it was just too hard for me to like Bryan. He by turns seemed creepy when calling Carla "little one" in what seemed to be a condescending way, and too aggressive when actually yelling at her when she was doing her job and asking the tough questions his political crony didn't want to answer. Boy oh boy we've come a long way over the years.
I'm sure this is a perfectly lovely story. It was just too hard for me to get through when every other page had me shuddering at the way Carla drooled over Bryan or shuddering because of the way Bryan talked to Carla. I was not rooting for them to get together in any way so figured I'd just stop wasting my time on this one.
That all being said, I will definitely be giving this author more chances. Like I had said in the first part of the review, the chemistry for the first couple was off the charts and really made me want to read more.
Average rating ends up 2 stars for the book overall.
December 22, 2016
If I could give these two books zero stars I would. This is undoubtedly among the absolute worst writing I have ever experienced and I have read many books of various genres. I know Palmer wrote 'If Winter Comes' in 1979 and 'Woman Hater' in 1987 and they were re-released in 2006 but time frames don't excuse overt misogyny, chauvinism, a disturbing and very unrealistic penchant for pairing immature virgins in their early 20's with men in their mid to late 30's and abused stereotypes of weak females being controlled by sexually aggressive, cigarette smoking males. Even in the late 70's and 80's, 34 and 39 year old men were not considered old but 22 and 23 year old females were considerably closer to being girls than mature women. Palmer's constant referencing of the male characters as old was ridiculous and totally annoying. The female characters were so hopelessly immature, it is hard to imagine even younger men closer in age, being attracted to them. The dialogue is so banal and trite that it would be laughable if it were not so overwhelmingly irritating. Complete and utter drivel. The story lines, if you can call them that, are like something out of the imagination of a preteen. Falling in love with someone you have little if anything in common with and then having them propose marriage within a span of a few weeks is not romantic, it's just plain silly. I don't know how anyone could find anything of interest in this author's work. Reading this or anything by Palmer would be an utter waste of time.
March 2, 2012
If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer
Carla is a young reporter who is still learning the ropes. Her assignment is the city political scene and this puts her right into the Mayor's domaine. Bryan's a widower and since his wife and daughter's death has given all his attention to his job as mayor. There's something about the quirky new reporter on the beat that sparks his attention and he finds he's eager to be with her and does all he can to pursue a relationship. All is well, until Carla has to turn a story that could ruin Bryan's career. Though, I really enjoyed this lovestory, I found it didn't have the intensity I've come to expect from Ms. Palmer. A very good read though.
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Woman Hater by Diana Palmer
This is by far my favourite Diana Palmer to date! Nicky and Winthrop both have pain and betrayal in their pasts, and shy away from commitment. I loved how Nicky slowly brought Winthrop some light in his life and how their relationship builds until neither can live without the other. Ms Palmer has a remarkable talent for creativing sizzling chemistry that adds delicious tension that continues at a high level throughout the story.This is one Diana Palmer book that should not be missed!
Carla is a young reporter who is still learning the ropes. Her assignment is the city political scene and this puts her right into the Mayor's domaine. Bryan's a widower and since his wife and daughter's death has given all his attention to his job as mayor. There's something about the quirky new reporter on the beat that sparks his attention and he finds he's eager to be with her and does all he can to pursue a relationship. All is well, until Carla has to turn a story that could ruin Bryan's career. Though, I really enjoyed this lovestory, I found it didn't have the intensity I've come to expect from Ms. Palmer. A very good read though.
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Woman Hater by Diana Palmer
This is by far my favourite Diana Palmer to date! Nicky and Winthrop both have pain and betrayal in their pasts, and shy away from commitment. I loved how Nicky slowly brought Winthrop some light in his life and how their relationship builds until neither can live without the other. Ms Palmer has a remarkable talent for creativing sizzling chemistry that adds delicious tension that continues at a high level throughout the story.This is one Diana Palmer book that should not be missed!
July 17, 2015
Woman Hater. Winthrop Christopher has been bady spurned by a money grubbing society deb and has retreated from the world. Nicole White has reviled her family fortune and lost the man she thought she loved. These two wounded people meet on a ranch in Montana and sparks fly. This is a sweet and tender reclamation of souls leading to a wonderful HEA.
If Winter Comes. Newbie reporter Carla Maxwell is falling in love with Mayor Bryan Moreland and him with her until an accusation of corruption comes between them. This is a poignant love story that will bring tears to your eyes.
I'm not sure when (or why) I stopped reading Diana Palmer but she is definitely back on my reading list. Both of these were absolutely wonderful reads.
If Winter Comes. Newbie reporter Carla Maxwell is falling in love with Mayor Bryan Moreland and him with her until an accusation of corruption comes between them. This is a poignant love story that will bring tears to your eyes.
I'm not sure when (or why) I stopped reading Diana Palmer but she is definitely back on my reading list. Both of these were absolutely wonderful reads.
December 28, 2011
Okay this is definitely a winter's tale but not a Christmas story. For December I wanted to read all Christmas books. This book was what I picked for the Author of the Month Challenge for my Romance Reader's group. I like Diana Palmer so this was a no brainer for me. A two stories in one book the first book is about a woman is who goes home with her boss so he can take a break from business and heal himself. The go to stay with his older brother who hurt by one woman now wants nothing to do with women in general. There in a nutshell lies the romance to come. The second story is about a female journalist delving into what seems to be shady dealings of the town's mayor. Is the mayor actually involved and what happens as the two people interact is the story.
April 18, 2008
These were very good stories. Sometimes I have a hard time reading books like this, with more than one story, unless they are actually connected in some way. The first, "Woman Hater" was very good, my favorite of the two, with a bitter man and a young nieve woman. Do men like this actually exist in Montana? If so I may purchase a one way ticket.
The second, "If Winter Comes", was good. Very similar to the first in that the men don't trust the women and the women are so young and inexperienced that they don't understand much. Good characters and good stories, no real deep thought need to enjoy.
The second, "If Winter Comes", was good. Very similar to the first in that the men don't trust the women and the women are so young and inexperienced that they don't understand much. Good characters and good stories, no real deep thought need to enjoy.
October 18, 2014
I liked the second story If Winter Comes better. I wish there was an ebook for that particular story.
I read this from the local library (I was visiting Perth at that time and borrowed my friend's library card).
I didn't think it would work (age gap, profession etc) but it did and I enjoyed reading about them. It was good to see both sides apologise and make amends. As much as I love reading about guys having to apologise and grovel sometimes the girls are the jerks/idiots as well.
I read this from the local library (I was visiting Perth at that time and borrowed my friend's library card).
I didn't think it would work (age gap, profession etc) but it did and I enjoyed reading about them. It was good to see both sides apologise and make amends. As much as I love reading about guys having to apologise and grovel sometimes the girls are the jerks/idiots as well.
January 26, 2013
In 2005-2007 I read so many of Diana Palmer's books. My ex's mom had a lot and that got me hooked. She is an excellent author and I just enjoyed them. Especially the rancher, texas, farmer themes plots and stuff.
August 16, 2008
Heart Of Winter by Diana Palmer (2006)
Read
February 15, 2010Just finished - I read different kinds of books during the holidaays
July 29, 2010
I thought this was a really great book. Both stories were interesting and they kept me reading.
Read
July 27, 2011Loved it!
September 20, 2014
Quick read, I liked the second story better than the first. Even though it was shorter it had more plot to it.
February 10, 2015
Good read
March 6, 2015
Two good Palmer classics.
April 23, 2015
First story was three stars while the second one was only two. It needed points of view from more than just the heroine to really sell it.
March 28, 2016
I enjoyed both books, but favored Woman Hater.
July 1, 2023
Re-read 6-30-2023
October 16, 2011
Loved it!
August 4, 2012
Read first book "Woman Hater."
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