by Diana Palmer
Part of Long, Tall Texans, book 55
First published 2026
John Everett tends prize bulls on his family's ranch, nursing wounds from losing the woman he loved to his brother. He expects to remain alone until he discovers Josie Blake lurking near his award-winning cattle. Josie acts tough and claims no interest in John, but their attraction grows as she spends more time on the ranch. John begins to suspect Josie harbors secrets about her true reasons for being in Branntville. Her curiosity about the ranch and town seems to go beyond casual interest. When danger threatens Josie, John must rely on his family's influence to protect her. Both must confront the mysteries between them to find their way to love.
Genres: fiction, romance, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, secrets
Setting: Branntville
304 pages · Hardcover · MIRA