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Danger and desire collide in the breathtaking new novel by Diana Palmer

When San Antonio FBI agent Garon Grier buys a ranch in Jacobsville, Texas, the strong, silent loner is hoping to mend some broken family fences. He's not looking for love when he finds an unexpected, unwanted... read more

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  • Garon Grier: FBI agent. Recently purchased ranch and moved to Jacobsville. Brother of Cash.
  • Grace Carver: Garon's neighbour. Extremely shy and uncomfortable around men.
  • Barbara: Owner of the local cafe where Grace works part time. Rick Marquez's adoptive mother.
  • Jessie Collier: Grace's grandmother
  • Jeb 'Copper' Coltrain: Grace's doctor
  • Rick Marquez: Homocide detective with San Antonio Police Dept. Adopted son of Barbara.
  • Jane Turner: Garon's elderly housekeeper. Former schoolteacher.
  • Dr. Franks: cardiologist
  • Chet Blake: Former police chief in Jacobsville.
  • Cash Grier: Garon's brother. Police chief in Jacobsville. Former Texas Ranger.
  • Joceline: Garon's secretary.
  • Jaqui Jones: New resident in Jacobsville. Real Estate agent.
  • Judy: Owner of florist shop where Grace works part time.
  • Bob Collier: Grace's elderly cousin.
  • Tina: Bob's caregiver.
  • Sheldon: witness interviewed by Garon and Marquez.
  • Alice Mayfield Jones: Investigator for medical examiner's office.
  • Jack Peters: Medical Examiner.
  • Gil Mendosa: Police chief in Palo Verde.
  • Nan: Staff member of the Chaplain service at the hospital.
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THE OLD JACOBS PLACE was in disrepair.

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This is book 35 of 45 in Long Tall Texans. (standard series)

Preceded by Outsider, and followed by Winter Roses.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Diana Palmer (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: HQN /07
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 0373772386
Page Count: 288

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