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The Lang Patton, former secret agent, scarred-body and soul. His Adjust to everyday life and avoid romance at all cost. The Obstacle In His Ex-fiancee Kirry Campbell, currently being stalked by one very angry admirer. Lang Patton had battled his conscience for years after breaking his engagement to pretty Kirry Campbell. She had wanted promises he couldn't make, needed him in ways he couldn't fulfill. Now Kirry was back in his life, whether he wanted her there or not. She desperately needed his skills to protect her from a violent pursuer. And this time, Lange vowed not to let her down - or let her go!
187 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 1993
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Diana Palmer
1,041 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 21, 2015
Lang isn't a typical Diana Palmer Hero. He is loving and gentle. Kirrry isn't your typical DP heroine either. She was a career woman fierce and independent. So this book wasn't a classic DP book but I still enjoyed it. What can I say? I adore Diana Palmer!
September 28, 2020
I liked Lang in other books and thought I would like him. This book was ridiculous! Just this one sentence made it ridiculous
“The thing was, precautions did fail one time out of a hundred.... But, no, she wouldn't think about it.”
She’s talking about protection and the possibility of being pregnant because she’s cold! Apparently according to Lang’s sister in law, fever is a symptom of pregnancy. Here’s the thing thought, Lang and Kirry have only had sex one time and it was THAT MORNING! How in the world would she already have pregnancy symptoms that same day?!?🤦🏻♀️😂🤷♀️
I liked some parts of it so I’ll go with 2 stars!!!
“The thing was, precautions did fail one time out of a hundred.... But, no, she wouldn't think about it.”
She’s talking about protection and the possibility of being pregnant because she’s cold! Apparently according to Lang’s sister in law, fever is a symptom of pregnancy. Here’s the thing thought, Lang and Kirry have only had sex one time and it was THAT MORNING! How in the world would she already have pregnancy symptoms that same day?!?🤦🏻♀️😂🤷♀️
I liked some parts of it so I’ll go with 2 stars!!!
September 13, 2021
I enjoyed the book. Both characters and the storyline kept me interested. And another thing I liked about this book is that Diana Palmer showed us the importance of self-defense. As cliche, as it may sound Prevention, is better than cure.
Lang Patton is an interesting character. I found it different from other Diana Palmer's heroes. He's still possessive and alpha, but he's less arrogant because it was obvious that Kerry has him tied in knots and doing his best to show her that he's a changed man now.
Kerry Campbell is a great heroine. She’s a business executive, smart, and can stand on her own. She and Lang were in a relationship years ago that ended badly. And after five years, Lang still affected her as no other man can. I loved the way she approached Lang; she doesn't act pathetic. She did it very well.
I liked how they resolved their issues, especially Lang's issues regarding marriage and family. Found this book satisfying.
Lang Patton is an interesting character. I found it different from other Diana Palmer's heroes. He's still possessive and alpha, but he's less arrogant because it was obvious that Kerry has him tied in knots and doing his best to show her that he's a changed man now.
Kerry Campbell is a great heroine. She’s a business executive, smart, and can stand on her own. She and Lang were in a relationship years ago that ended badly. And after five years, Lang still affected her as no other man can. I loved the way she approached Lang; she doesn't act pathetic. She did it very well.
I liked how they resolved their issues, especially Lang's issues regarding marriage and family. Found this book satisfying.
November 18, 2013
Lang isn't exactly like Diana Palmer's normal Hero. I mean, he's nice and actually, he's not a jerk at all. I was expecting some dramatic ending, like Kirry got shot or got hospitalized. But then again, it's just a light romance. I still enjoyed it.
Could've been better though, I still ship Ahmed's story.
Could've been better though, I still ship Ahmed's story.
July 16, 2016
This started out as a promising romantic suspense, but at about 45% something went offtrack with the story. The focus shifted to the issues in the couple's relationship, insecurities, baggage from childhood and previous relationships, etc. There was no trust between them and the wavering back and forth drove me bonkers. I was ready to smack them both. I was especially disappointed with the resolution to the suspense portion of the story. Granted, this is a short book, making it's hard to build characters, deal with all the aspects of a complex romance, and resolve a stalker situation, but this could've been better.
I've heard wonderful things about Diana Palmer so I'll give her another try, perhaps with a full length novel. If you do pick this one up, proceed with caution!
I've heard wonderful things about Diana Palmer so I'll give her another try, perhaps with a full length novel. If you do pick this one up, proceed with caution!
August 21, 2018
This was the third book in a somewhat trilogy. First was Night of Love then King's Ransom. Though, this one could be read by itself. I will say that Lang's story, I was looking forward to and yet I was mildly disappointed. I did enjoy the backstory and how it ended up playing out. Even though I did enjoy this story, it was not one of my favorites, though I have picked it up again and again to read the ending.
June 2, 2021
Terzo libro della serie Men of the hour.
Ho già parlato del buon primo libro della serie e anticipato il secondo favoloso, quindi va da sé che già che c’ero mi son letta anche il terzo, per concludere la serie. Già sapevo che il protagonista sarebbe stato Lang, al secolo Lang Patton ,personaggio che ho avuto già opportunità di conoscere sia nel primo libro che nel secondo libro. Se i primi due episodi della serie non fossero stati libri ma film,Lang avrebbe certamente vinto l’Oscar come miglior attore non protagonista. Perché la Palmer lo caratterizza straordinariamente già dal primo libro. Bello , con un incredibile faccia da schiaffi, in gamba , a volte tremendamente irritante
“Spero che Lang non progetti di visitare il Medio Oriente quando questa situazione sarà finita. Penso che potrebbe trovare molto interessante l’estremità di una scimitarra!” Si sfoga Ahmed in “King’s ransom “
“Steven balzò a terra (...)
Per prima cosa tirò giù dalla macchina Lang e gli sferrò un pugno che lui evitò. “
Steven in notti d’amore per poco non l’accoppa .
Però lui è quello brillante e impulsivo che anche quando cade, cade in piedi con un perenne sorriso su quella faccia da paraculo che si ritrova.
E infatti sia in un caso che nell’altro è lui a risolvere la situazione; nel primo libro salva la vita di Meg, e nel secondo, il nobile culetto di sua maestà Ahmed. Tant’è vero che lo stesso re gli offre il posto di capo dei servizi segreti a Saudi Mahara. Ora probabilmente è proprio questo che mi ha fuorviato. La descrizione fatta di Saudi Mahara nel secondo libro, I particolari sul colpo di Stato, l’introduzione del personaggio di Yasmin, sorella di Ahmed.
Ho immaginato che la terza parte incentrata su Lang Patton, Si sarebbe svolta in scenari da mille e una notte con finalmente una donna non americana come protagonista. (Ok la Palmer non l’ aveva fatto mai , però prima di Ahmed non c’era stato neanche un uomo che non fosse americano...)
Già immaginavo uno scenario in cui lui avrebbe conquistato la bella araba e magari se la sarebbe portata a casa,(Giusto per non creare di nuovo l’improbabile unione arabo- americano in terra araba). Già mi figuravo i loro figli cowboy texani con quell’aria esotica... che fascino! ... ma a quanto pare immaginavo troppo!
Eccoci invece di nuovo in Texas , a Sant’Antonio, con un Lang che ritorna alle origini, che ha lasciato la CIA ( con una spiegazione appena accennata) E che ritrova il suo mai dimenticato amore che aveva lasciato per una serie di malintesi e cose lasciate in sospeso...E dai Dianona! la stessa situazione l’hai creata nel primo libro della serie! Ma diciamo che questo non è il principale problema del libro, perché alla fine tutta quell’aspettativa poteva essere solo un problema mio.
Il vero peccato originale di questo libro è che il personaggio fantastico di Lang che ho visto nei primi due libri qui è praticamente sparito.
Sempre fuori luogo , distratto professionalmente in un lavoro che doveva essere una passeggiata per un ex CIA, il ghigno beffardo scomparso, in difficoltà con un semplice molestatore, quando nel precedente libro ha sventato attentati terroristici, minacciato stupidamente da una donnetta Che poteva senza problemi gestire con un po’ di furbizia, Lang non è più Lang . La mia sensazione ( che diventava certezza con lo scorrere delle pagine) è che Dianona avesse dei tempi ristretti di consegna editoriale e che avendo pronta un’altra storia abbia semplicemente cambiato i nomi. Perché è impensabile e non da Palmer una così notevole uscita dal caracter ( insomma Calhoun è sempre Calhoun anche quando lo ritrovo dopo 18 libri !) inoltre questo libro sembra assolutamente uno stand alone , dato che non vi è nessunissimo riferimento ai due libri precedenti ( cavolo ! Dianona utilizza i ballanger e i tremayne quasi in ogni discorso della serie long tall Texas!). E anche come stand Alone non è dei migliori, sentimenti tiepidi e balbettanti, motivazioni scarne,scene frettolose, improbabili deus ex machina . Insomma, pare proprio che quel libro sia stato messo lì solo perché doveva finire una serie...quando l’ho finito ho avuto la sgradevole sensazione di un’occasione sprecata, facciamo così Dianona :vengo lì da te e il finale te lo faccio riscrivere...tu detti , io scrivo.
Ve lo consiglio soltanto se avete finito di leggere tutti libri della Palmer e non ne avete più neanche uno.
May 18, 2020
Před pěti lety se rozešli, protože si ji nechtěl vzít.
Teď si ji taky nechce vzít, ale když už se spolu vyspali, tak se teda zasnoubili. Ale svatbu neplánují.
Tomu nerozumím.
Ráno se spolu poprvé vyspí a po obědě, který se protáhl, protože když odchází, tak otevřela se před nimi krajina, za kterou zapadalo rudé slunce (s. 116), je jí zimenka, což je příznakem těhotenství.
To to šlo sakra rychle.
s. 102 zašeptal. „Ale nechci dítě.“
Asi o patnáct minut později:
s. 103 „Ty bys dítě chtěl?“ (...)
„Samozřejmě.“
O dalších deset minut později.
s. 105 A proč ho tak vyděsila myšlenka na to, že by mohli mít dítě.
To je na můj vkus moc zvratů.
s. 11 Lang !
s. 12 karbutátoru ?
s. 19 přestane“ řekl
s. 47 obboči
s. 93 to [tu]
s. 111 straně.!
s. 155 reklamy“ řekla
Špatné dělení slov – s. 39, 68, 145, 114
Teď si ji taky nechce vzít, ale když už se spolu vyspali, tak se teda zasnoubili. Ale svatbu neplánují.
Tomu nerozumím.
Ráno se spolu poprvé vyspí a po obědě, který se protáhl, protože když odchází, tak otevřela se před nimi krajina, za kterou zapadalo rudé slunce (s. 116), je jí zimenka, což je příznakem těhotenství.
To to šlo sakra rychle.
s. 102 zašeptal. „Ale nechci dítě.“
Asi o patnáct minut později:
s. 103 „Ty bys dítě chtěl?“ (...)
„Samozřejmě.“
O dalších deset minut později.
s. 105 A proč ho tak vyděsila myšlenka na to, že by mohli mít dítě.
To je na můj vkus moc zvratů.
s. 11 Lang !
s. 12 karbutátoru ?
s. 19 přestane“ řekl
s. 47 obboči
s. 93 to [tu]
s. 111 straně.!
s. 155 reklamy“ řekla
Špatné dělení slov – s. 39, 68, 145, 114
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December 22, 2023
Boo! What a stinker. The H in this one is a cowardly, lying, commitment phone who tricks the h into being 'engaged' twice so he can get his end away, before dumping her because he doesn't want ties. He pulls this shit several times, and runs screaming for the hills at the slightest mention of marriage or kids, before pulling a complete 180 at the end as he decides he will marry her after all. It's a hollow HEA and I'm left with a dreadful feeling that the H will dump the h in a few more years when the mid life crisis hits. Hated him so much, and the h was pathetic. Stalker story line had a sudden deus ex machina ending. Lame.
March 17, 2021
It’s the 3rd book in the series, but I read it as a stand-alone. Didn’t miss anything much.
For a Diana Palmer book, the book is pretty low on angst and the prototype of a typical DP Hero is still under development one could say.
For a Diana Palmer book, the book is pretty low on angst and the prototype of a typical DP Hero is still under development one could say.
September 16, 2017
Добре, има развитие в сюжета и поне не е толкова наивна като предишните две, но пак глупости и липса на комуникация.
April 7, 2019
Good Read
Wow a story that fits right in with today's headlines and grabs hold of you from the very first page to the last.I enjoyed reading this one.
Wow a story that fits right in with today's headlines and grabs hold of you from the very first page to the last.I enjoyed reading this one.
May 18, 2019
I enjoyed Kirry and Lang's story. 2nd chance at romance and some intense moments.
January 19, 2020
Disappointing. Not up to her usual standards.
April 5, 2020
Awesome
I just finished reading this book and it was awesome from beginning to end! I can't wait to read more books from this author.
I just finished reading this book and it was awesome from beginning to end! I can't wait to read more books from this author.
August 21, 2024
Ok so the hero is such a dufus i dnf. And I usually love DP books.
August 18, 2021
Silhouette Desire #5829
April 15, 2017
The stuff with the stalker was suitably creepy and annoyingly realistic in some places, and the portrayal of work place harassment/sexism was well done. The romance (and Kirry and Lang's issues) was frustrating and inconsistent; but I give the author props for discussing issues of male and female roles in primary caregiver versus primary wage earner in Bob and Connie's relationship. I believe the book was originally published in 1993; frustratingly, in some places, the situation has not changed much.
September 21, 2015
I liled that h was able to defend herself due to H's self-defense lesson. H was ok, not as mean as most DP's heroes but not a book-boyfriend material either. It would be better if he respected h more rather than exchangd proposal with sex.
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January 30, 2012It was tedious. Just wanted to see how the stalker thing turned out. The hero was kind of spineless. Didn't see as much action as i had hoped.
October 17, 2016
Night of Love 3/3
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