Long, Tall Texans: Calhoun/Justin

By: Diana Palmer

Narrated by: Todd McLaren

Enjoy two classic Lone Star romances from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer!

Calhoun

Abby Clark is sick of being treated like a child. Sure, handsome Calhoun Ballenger and his brother took her in when she was just a girl, but that was a long time ago. She’s not like the worldly girlfriends Calhoun usually dates, but Abby is determined to win his heart. Can she show the man of her dreams she could be the woman he’s always wanted?

Justin

Shelby Jacobs never meant to hurt Justin Ballenger when she broke their engagement—and his heart—six years ago. Truth is, she loves him more than ever…and she’d had her reasons for pushing him away. But with her family facing hard times, Shelby is on her own in Jacobsville, and she leans on Justin for support. Maybe now she can help him let down the walls around his heart…

Brotherhood

ai love the connection with the brothers and how they overcame hurts in their lives, it gave the stories feeling.

Classic Diana Palmer

These are the first two Long Tall Texan novels that Diana Palmer wrote way back in the day. I enjoyed listening to them in their 1980’s context. That being said, romance writing has become a lot more sophisticated since last century. These stories are charming, but the writing is so-so.

I would’ve chosen a different narrator. But Todd narrates almost all of Diana Palmer’s books, so she must love his performances. He does a pretty good job overall. I think it’s just my personal preference to hear a deeper, more masculine voice with more range.