Invincible -- Diana Palmer

"The popular Palmer has penned another winning novel, a perfect blend of romance and suspense." --<em>Booklist </em>on <em>Lawman</em> <p/><strong>He's sworn to keep her safe</strong> <p/><strong>As her heart and her life are in danger</strong> <p/> Mercenary by name and by nature, Carson keeps to himself. He never keeps women around long enough for anything emotional to develop. But working on a complex murder investigation provides Carson with another kind of distraction--his friend's sweet and innocent secretary, Carlie Blair. <p/> Then Carlie lands in deep trouble. She's witnessed something she shouldn't have, and now the face of a criminal is stored permanently in her photographic memory. As a result, she becomes the key piece of evidence that could implicate a popular politician in a deadly case. <p/> Her only protection is Carson--the man whose presence sets her body ablaze. But when she learns that Carson is more than just a tough guy, Carlie realizes she's endangered herself further. Because now her only chance to live means losing her heart to the most dangerous kind of man... <p/><strong>Long, Tall Texans</strong> <p/><strong>Book 1: <i>Desperado</i><br>Book 2: <i>Iron Cowboy</i><br>Book 3: <i>The Maverick</i><br>Book 4: <i>Winter Roses</i><br>Book 5: <i>Cattleman's Pride</i><br>Book 6: <i>Carrera's Bride</i><br>Book 7: <i>Boss Man</i><br>Book 8: <i>LORD OF THE DESERT</i><br>Book 9: <i>Evan</i><br>Book 10: <i>Donavan</i><br>Book 11: <i>Long, Tall Texans: Grant</i>