Merciless [Hardcover]

Diana Palmer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 26, 2011

Can she convince a man to let down his defenses when he's set on guarding his heart?

Tall, dark and eligible?

That's all that matters to the women of Jacobsville when it comes to handsome and aloof FBI agent Jon Blackhawk. But if it were up to him, he would never settle down. Luckily, Jon has the best gatekeeper: his efficient and reliable assistant, Joceline Perry. Without her help, he'd be at the mercy of husband hunters—but the more he comes to rely on her, the more he notices how invaluable she really is…

While Joceline can't deny that her boss is attractive, as a single mother with responsibilities she's determined to be professional. But when Jon is accosted by a criminal seeking revenge, she comes to his aid—fueling the spark that is growing between them.

As the attempts on Jon's life increase, Joceline stands by his side. But when the smoke clears, will the man who avoided love realize that all he ever needed was right there all along?

Editorial Reviews

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"Palmer...is the queen of desperado quests for justice and true love."

-Publishers Weekly on Dangerous

"The popular Palmer has penned another winning novel, a perfect blend of romance and suspense."

-Booklist on Lawman

"Palmer knows how to make the sparks fly...heartwarming."

-Publishers Weekly on Renegade

"Sensual and suspenseful."

-Booklist on Lawless --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Diana Palmer is renowned as one of North America’s top ten romance writers. When she published her first novel in 1979, fans immediately fell in love with her sensual, charming romances. A die-hard romantic who married her husband five days after they met, Diana says that she wrote her first book at age thirteen—and has been hooked ever since. Diana’s hobbies include gardening, knitting, quilting, anthropology, astronomy and music.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: HQN Books; First Edition first Printing edition (July 26, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373775792
• ISBN-13: 978-0373775798
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible!!!, July 27, 2011

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Rhonda - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Merciless (Long, Tall Texans) (Kindle Edition)

There are no words to describe the overwhelming disappoint I felt while reading this story. Palmer's writing has slacked in recent years, but this is taking it to a whole new level. There was no relationship development between the hero and heroine which is the most important element of any romantic book.. I felt like they were brother and sister. The book consisted of lame jokes by the heroine that did not make any sense and seemed really forced. I read this book because I want to know all the characters' stories from the Jacobsville books, but I could have done without this one. Do not waste your money. You will be disappointed.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars merciless- NO CHEMISTRY, July 27, 2011

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cpapa30 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Merciless (Hardcover)

I have read many of DP's books and am a huge fan butthis book was a huge disappointment! There was no relationship development or chemistry whatsoever between the main characters. The slow building passionate sensuality that we have come to love and expect from DP was totally nonexistant! Sorry DP, I am still a fan but I think your older books are much better :( Better luck next time

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just So-So, July 31, 2011

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Rebecca F. Waters (Callaway, MD United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Merciless (Hardcover)

I have never written a review before, but after reading this book I felt the need to. This novel is standard Diana Palmer--lots of talk about chastity and old fashioned morals, stereotypical hero and heroine, law-enforcement subplot. Unfortunately, this book didn't have much of a spark for me. The characters lacked the sprited back and forth that most of Palmer's books contain--in fact, the dialogue was pretty sub-par with most of the historical details sounding like they were copied straight from an encyclopedia instead of flowing from conversation--and the hero wasn't even upset at the ubiquitous secret that the heroine was keeping from him. The denoument had less to do with the development of the couple's relationship and more with wrapping up the somewhat lame subplot started in Harley Fowler's book and continued in Kilraven's.

If you are upset by Palmer's occasional preaching on topics she is ill-informed about, avoid this book. The opinions and "information" on ADD/ADHD and proper treatments for those conditions is horrendous.



On top of that, I really find the lack of editing in regards to continuity annoying. At one point the characters reference happenings from another book by Palmer, but they get the main characters incorrect. A small thing, but irritating none the less.