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Praise

Praise for New York Times bestselling author
Diana Palmer

“Diana Palmer is an amazing storyteller, and her long-time fans will enjoy Wyoming Winter with satisfaction!”

—RT Book Reviews

“The popular Palmer has penned another winning novel, a perfect blend of romance and suspense.”

—Booklist on Lawman

“Palmer knows how to make the sparks fly.”

—Publishers Weekly on Renegade

Praise for New York Times bestselling author
B.J. Daniels

“Daniels is an expert at combining layered characters, quirky small towns, steamy chemistry and added suspense.”

—RT Book Reviews

“B.J. Daniels is a sharpshooter; her books hit the target every time.”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller

About the Authors

A prolific author of more than one hundred books, Diana Palmer got her start as a newspaper reporter. A New York Times bestselling author and voted one of the top ten romance writers in America, she has a gift for telling the most sensual tales with charm and humor. Diana lives with her family in Cornelia, Georgia. Visit her website at dianapalmer.com.

B.J. Daniels is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. She wrote her first book after a career as an award-winning newspaper journalist and author of thirty-seven published short stories. She lives in Montana with her husband, Parker, and three springer spaniels. When not writing, she quilts, boats and plays tennis. Contact her at bjdaniels.com, on Facebook or on Twitter, @bjdanielsauthor.

Texas Born

Texas Born

Diana Palmer

Booklist

Also by Diana Palmer

Long, Tall Texans

Fearless

Heartless

Dangerous

Merciless

Courageous

Protector

Invincible

Untamed

Defender

Undaunted

The Wyoming Men

Wyoming Tough

Wyoming Fierce

Wyoming Bold

Wyoming Strong

Wyoming Rugged

Wyoming Brave

Visit her Author Profile page on Harlequin.com, or dianapalmer.com, for more titles!

Dedication

For our friends Cynthia Burton and Terry Sosebee

Chapter 1

Michelle Godfrey felt the dust of the unpaved road all over her jeans. She couldn’t really see her pants. Her eyes were full of hot tears. It was just one more argument, one more heartache.

Her stepmother, Roberta, was determined to sell off everything her father had owned. He’d only been dead for three weeks. Roberta had wanted to bury him in a plain pine box with no flowers, not even a church service. Michelle had dared her stepmother’s hot temper and appealed to the funeral director.