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    Protector
    Protector
    Protector
    Audiobook7 hours

    Protector

    Written by Diana Palmer

    Narrated by Eric G. Dove

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    About this audiobook

    New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer takes listeners back to Jacobsville, Texas, where Hayes Carson is a lawman on a search for justice.

    His brother had been the only family he had left in the world. Hayes, a long, tall and serious Texan, has long been suspicious of the blond-haired, bright-eyed Minette Raynor, who is both mysterious and beautiful. And now he’s convinced that Minette was involved in giving his brother the drugs that killed him. As far as Hayes is concerned, neither her looks nor anything else will stand in the way of him righting what is so very wrong.

    Minette can’t get Hayes off her mind, or off her back. His investigation of her is a nuisance, but as an undercover DEA agent, that’s the least of her worries. Until she finds herself in great danger, and he’s the only one who can save her. Can she count on Hayes believing the truth—and saving her life?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateJun 25, 2013
    ISBN9781455816613
    Protector
    Author

    Diana Palmer

    The 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.

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    • 2/5
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      The narrator was just okay. He had a nice deep voice with a good southern drawl, but his variations sometimes was hard to distinguish especially the heroine's voice. Hers didn't see to be unique or standout unlike some of the other characters.

      Storywise, this was not my favorite Diana Palmer read. I notice her latest books tend to lean less towards romance and more towards external plot which sometimes is a good thing when I'm interested in the non-romance plot. When listening to the audiobook it was less boring than if I would have read it, but afterwards I noticed how little romance was developed in this book. Suddenly after all the suspense of the external plot, the couple confessed their love for each other. I would have liked more back and forth between the characters and personal conflicts between them because the hero supposedly hated the heroine for something that wasn't her fault. But the hero in this one was a nice guy! He was also a bit of a sweet nerd as well. The heroine was also a 'nerd' I guess, which didn't seem believable and felt forced to make her seem more rounded and something she could connect with the hero with.

      Overall, this did lack the usual angst from the Diana Palmer books I am use to, but it was nice to see a nice hero for a change from her.
    • 2/5
      This one was just ok. The end left me feeling like, "Well, Ok." I was confused that the lady was described as an undercover DEA agent but it never said anything about it in the actual story were she worked for the newspaper.
    • 4/5
      While part of a series, this can be read as a standalone. Minette has always loved Hayes but he has always hated her and she did not know why. When he is shot she takes him in to recover. I liked these two characters. Minette is on the older side for an ingénue but Hayes is older than her. Hayes is also not like Diana Palmer's usual male characters. He is not taciturn but lets us know his feelings. Minette is stronger than she believes. She has many surprises in her future but I got my HEA.
    • 4/5
      4 STARSIt has been awhile since I have read a story about Jacobsville, Texas. A lot of tough guys live and work there. The description of the book is misleading for me. Or maybe it went over my head and I missed that part. It has happened to me before. There are a few love scenes towards the end of the book. Lots of drama and some action. Some interesting characters. Some good, some bad and some really bad guys. And one big iguana.Sheriff is home on his ranch when he is shot. He never saw the shooter, but he had his phone and was able to call 911. When he woke up the doctor told him it would be awhile for him to heal from this bullet injury. He could not stay home alone and they could not get anyone to stay with him because of Andy. His six foot iguana that hated females. Hayes has no relatives, his housekeeper is out of town nursing his sick sister. He has one choice and he is not going to like it.Minette Raynor is raising her little brother and sister. She also lives with her Aunt. Minette runs a newspaper and Hayes hates her. Hayes blames her for his brother dying of drugs during high school. She has never touched drugs or partied. She never gave drugs to his brother.She offered to let Hayes stay with her family and recuperate on her ranch.Hayes knows a secret about Minette that he promised his father that he would not tell anyone about it. It was not anything that Minette did but it is why he blames her for his younger brothers death. Now that secret would be coming out and would be dangerous for Minette and her family it could also save her family.Minette and her Aunt are good cooks and Hayes loves to eat there cooking and it softens his attitude towards Minette. He also realizes that it was not her fault for his brother's death, She is a good mother to her younger sister and brother. Who are cute and like to be with Hayes.There is a new drug lord from Mexico that is moving into Jacobsville. He is not wanted in the U.S. any of his illegal businesses are done in Mexico. He has lots of enemies and brings danger with him.If you are a fan of Diana Palmer's you will enjoy reading Protector. I look forward to seeing what happens next in Jacobsville it is getting interesting there.I was given this ebook to read and asked to give honest review of it when finished reading by Netgalley.06/25/2013 PUB Harlequin HQN ISBN9780373777716Description below taken off of Netgalley.New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer takes readers back to Jacobsville, Texas, where Hayes Carson is a lawman on a search for justice. His brother had been the only family he had left in the world. Hayes, a long, tall and serious Texan, has long been suspicious of the blonde-haired, bright-eyed Minette Raynor, who is both mysterious and beautiful. And now he's convinced that Minette was involved in giving his brother the drugs that killed him. As far as Hayes is concerned, neither her looks nor anything else will stand in the way of him righting what is so very wrong. Minette can't get Hayes off her mind, or off her back. His investigation of her is a nuisance, but as an undercover DEA agent, that's the least of her worries. Until she finds herself in great danger, and he's the only one who can save her. Can she count on Hayes believing the truth-and saving her life?