The Heart Of A Renegade
Luke Stone was alone. And he liked it that way.
An ex-bodyguard, sworn never to protect again after his last failure, Luke needed no one. Until he met Jessica Chan.
A journalist with a dark past, Jessica had uncovered deadly information that made her a target. And only Luke stood between her and certain death.
She was everything he didn’t want: a woman who attracted trouble…and attracted him. But as assassins closed in and emotions ran high, Jessica might become everything he needed….
Dangerous men. Deadly missions. Only love can save them.
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From The Romance Reader:
“THE HEART OF A RENEGADE is a skillfully crafted novel, packed with complex characters involved in a well-used plot line; however, it is innovatively done. Loreth Anne White’s pacing is superb, maintaining ever mounting intensity as the story plays out. This story is rich with detail, and a plot that could be expanded to a 450 page hardcover. That said, it does not feel as if it were condensed but evolves in the expected manner only to twist and turn a bit adding interest and suspense. The dynamics between Jessica and Luke are extraordinarily well handled.
White is a very gifted author and whose future novels will be sought out by this reviewer.”
–Thea Davis
A TOP PICK from Romantic Times BOOKreview for THE HEART OF A RENEGADE
“Luke Stone is just like a stone. After his pregnant wife is murdered, he closes up emotionally, until his employer asks him to protect Jessica Chan, who’s a target of the Chinese Triad Dragons for attempting to expose their atrocities. Luke doesn’t want to be responsible for anyone, and he’s surprised to find a kindred spirit in Jessica. When they’re on the run with only each other to lean on, their emotional barriers crumble. The Heart of a Renegade (4.5) is an action ride full of thrills and surprises and a love story that will make your heart beat faster.
Loreth Anne White has expanded her Shadow Soldiers series, and intriguing and dynamic characters continue to make it compelling.
—Sandra Garcia-Myers
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And a five-star review from CataRomance.com:
From the instance THE HEART OF A RENEGADE starts, one will take an indrawn breath and continue to gasp until the explosive ending. The danger is believably suspenseful with heart-pounding threats, and how they are carried out is terrifying realistic. Just when one thinks all is going smoothly for the hero and heroine, more peril crops up and they must once again fight for their lives.
Luke and Jessica are one of the most endearing couples about whom I have had the pleasure to read, and their compelling story profoundly touched me. Whether they are fleeing from the enemy or expressing exactly how they feel on a subject, their actions are authentic and make them seem very true-to-life. Ms. White had me caring for this couple and what the future holds for them, causing numerous tension-filled moments during the story. THE HEART OF A RENEGADE masterfully evokes images and feelings to create an enthralling plus emotional story which never disappoints.
–Amelia Richard
SEDUCING THE MERCENRY earns Cata award
I am thrilled to learn SEDUCING THE MERCENARY has been named a CataRomance Reviewers Choice award winner for 2007. Thank you to the Cata team!
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HEART OF A MERCENARY EARNS CATA AWARD
I am honored to have been awarded a 2006 CataRomance Reviewers’ Choice Award for THE HEART OF A MERCENARY.
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SULTAN is NRCA finalist
A SULTAN’S RANSOM has been named a National Readers Choice Award finalist in the long contemporary category.
Breaking news
SEDUCING THE MERCENARY has won the 2007 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Silhouette Romantic Suspense. A heartfelt thank you to RT, and all the reviewers who made this possible.
LOVE IN 60 SECONDS!
I’ve been invited to participate in another continuity, this one for Silhouette Romantic Suspense. LOVE IN 60 SECONDS will launch April 2009, and run during Harlequin’s 60th anniversary year. Billed as “where the suspense is hot, and the romance is hotter”, the series will be set among the wealth and glitz of Las Vegas and feature a mysterious diamond ring said to bring true love to anyone who possesses it … but in the wrong hands, misfortune is sure to follow. Fellow authors are Marie Ferrarella, Nina Bruhns, Carla Cassidy, and Gail Barrett. Watch for my book in June ‘09.
Shadow Soldiers in Japanese
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Latest Shadow Soldiers installment now available in e-book
All of Harlequin’s front-list titles are currently being released as e-books, and readers who don’t mind not actually having the book in hand can now get their fix of their favorite authors a month before the actually book hits the shelves! THE HEART OF A RENEGADE is no exception — the latest Shadow Soldiers installment is currently available in digital format HERE.
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New series to launch November
MANHUNTER will be the first book in the new WILD COUNTRY miniseries set north of 60, and kicking off in the Yukon. Watch for the first book November 2008.
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Shadow Soldiers go Brit
Out in the U.K. – THE HEART OF THE MERCENARY, A SULTAN’S RANSOM and RULES OF RE-ENGAGEMENT are being released as a Mills and Boon Intrigues, and are now also available via Amazon UK.
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Shadow Soldiers down under
The SHADOW SOLDIERS trilogy is out in Australia and New Zealand. Check out the Aussie Harlequin site for more details.
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Online read
END GAME, my Silhouette Romantic Suspense Daily online read can be read free at eHarlequin.
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It’s soon clear to Grant that Dr. Elizabeth Waring is in trouble—serious trouble. And being a man of honor, Grant is compelled to protect her, even if it means getting caught up in a deadly game…”
