Books like Tough to Tame by Diana Palmer

Pollyanna, a beautiful princess, embarks on a journey to the desert with the powerful Sheikh Rashid. Their unlikely pairing ignites a love story filled with adventure, power, and danger.

Caroline Daniels, a five-year-old girl, becomes the subject of intrigue and speculation as she is rumored to have a father, while Dr. Jane Dickinson, a newly graduated physician, is also drawn into the mystery of the child's paternity in Heart of Texas Vol. 2 by Debbie Macomber.

A tender romance between a hardworking Australian girl and a prince who needs her help

Prince Samman marries Bria in the scorching Adhara desert.

When a steely mercenary and a woman torn by family tragedy rekindle a long‑hidden bond amid Texas heat, danger forces them to confront past wounds and secrets that threaten their future.

A playful romance novel featuring a married woman and a wealthy man on a charity treasure hunt.

Gloryanne and Rodrigo navigate a double life, trust and temptation in Texas farm life as drug traffic looms, forcing them to confront truth and yearn for a shared future.

A widowed Texas Ranger and single father must face his past when a dedicated nurse, who cares for his son, draws him into love and danger after a series of violent attacks.

This special collection features stories from Palmer’s successful miniseries Long, Tall Texans. Bentley (originally published April 2010 as Tough to Tame in Harlequin Romance #4159 in mass market paperback and eBook and July 2020 as Bentley in eBook by Harlequin) Gruff Dr. Bentley Rydel tends some of the sickest animals in Jacobsville, Texas. Working for the ruggedly handsome doctor allows Capella “Cappie” Drake a peek inside Bentley’s closed-off heart—but the last thing she needs is a man in her life. The innocent insists she’s not ready for a man like Bentley, but the sizzling attraction between them is impossible to resist. But can both Cappie and her irresistible boss let down their guards for the love of a lifetime? Rick (originally published December 2011 as True Blue in Harlequin Special Edition #2155 in mass market paperback and eBook and December 2019 as Rick in eBook by Harlequin) San Antonio detective Rick Marquez never met a case he couldn’t solve or a woman he couldn’t charm. That is, until Gwen Cassaway joins his squad. Sparks fly as the two law enforcement agents butt heads over every case that crosses their desks. Before long, the seemingly innocent Gwen has lassoed the smooth-talking sergeant’s heart—but will deep-rooted secrets ruin a blossoming romance?

Penny‑poor socialite Mallory Morgan faces a formidable champion in Gabriel Steele, a man who thinks charity and charm can conquer any obstacle. In this American romance, she must decide whether to acquiesce or challenge her powerful admirer.

A Texas‑bred DEA agent protects a vulnerable woman across the Arizona desert, only to find love and danger intertwined in a top‑secret mission.

A nanny's romance blossoms as she learns to be a mother to a young girl.

After a decade apart, former high‑school sweethearts Jasmine and Charlie reconnect in Texas, stirred by past memories and a secret love that is tested when destiny calls Jazz back home.

Zach Swift is the sweet and generous secretary who catches the eye of a demanding CEO who offers him a serious proposal.