Quiet Canadians

4 Hearts ~~ Can they still be together even though he is her bodyguard and the gardener’s son? Does social standing make a difference to her?

Out of Town Bride by Kara Lennox, H. American Romance, #1093, December 2005 (book 3- Blond Justice)

Excellence Rating- Very Good
Steaminess Rating- Sensual (*)

5 Hearts ~~ You first met Bruce Kelly in Lori Foster's steamy novel, The Secret Life of Bryan. Now, Bruce comes into his own--and a whole lot of trouble--when he falls for a woman who is nothing like he is, but she's everything he wants...

When Bruce Met Cyn by Lori Foster, Zebra, July 2004 (book 7- The Winstons/Visitation)

Excellence Rating- Excellent
Steaminess Rating- Heat Wave

5 Hearts – What to do when a forbidden love becomes too tempting?

Juillet by Marie Laberge ~ Boréal Compact ~ 1993

RATINGS:
EXCELLENCE: Excellent
STEAMINESS FACTOR: Sensual

Mini Series or Themed Collection: N/A

4.5 ~~ Can she pull off pretending to be her twin sister?

Sister Swap by Lilian Darcy, S. Romance, #1816, May 2006

Excellence Rating- Great
Steaminess Rating- Romantic

3.5 Hearts ~~ They tried to destroy her. Now they need her.

Strong Medicine by Olivia Gates, S. Bombshell, #63, October 2005

Excellence Rating- Good+
Steaminess Rating- Sensual-Yummy (*)

Copied Back Blurb

3 short stories about some devastating acts of nature and some brave characters.

Taken by Storm by Kathie DeNosky, Kristi Gold, Laura Wright, H. Signature Select, December 2005

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Whirlwind by Kathie DeNosky

Excellence Rating- Great
Steaminess Rating- Yummy (*)

5 Hearts! ~~~ 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!

Woman Hater by Diana Palmer ~ Silhouette Romance #532 ~ October 1987

3 ½ Hearts! ~~~ 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. 

If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer ~ Harlequin Special Release ~ originally published in 1980

4.5 Hearts ~~ She got pregnant without them ever touching, now can they keep their hands off each other for the next 9 months?

Bought by a Millionaire by Heidi Betts, S. Desire #1638, February 2005

Excellence Rating- Great
Steaminess Rating- Yummy (*)