Soldiers of Fortune

Mercenary's Woman by New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer All retired soldier of fortune Ebenezer Scott wants is to finally have some peace and quiet. But when schoolteacher Sally Johnson's life is put in danger, Eb will do anything to keep her safe. Sally doesn't want his help, but Eb is determined to protect her, and to prove he's exactly what she needs, one kiss at a time. Sally used to dream of the day Eb held her in his arms. But he broke her heart six years ago, and she can't trust him to not hurt her again. Then someone threatens her and her nephew, and the reclusive mercenary is the only one she can turn to. Now Eb must risk it all to win the sweet-natured beauty over...before it's too late.

Head back to Jacobsville, Texas, in New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer's fan-favorite tale, “The Winter Soldier!” Just about everyone in town steered clear of taciturn Cy Parks. But Lisa Monroe wasn't exactly quaking in her boots at the sight of Cy. She electrified the formidable loner with her kisses. Their passion escalated when the winter soldier returned to the line of duty and claimed Lisa as his wife to shield her from a revenge-seeking desperado...