Sanjay, please contact me with your addy, and I’ll pop a signed copy of THE HEART OF A MERCENARY in the mail as soon as my authors copies arrive. I expected to have them already, but they should be here any day now 
And thank you everyone for entering. Details of next contest soon …
Isabel Swift, Harelquin’s VP, Author & Asset Development, is looking for 32 great romances. From her blog:
“”Here is my challenge. While I am ensconsed in this lovely spot, eating amazing food, enjoying the conversation of most eclectic, facinating group of people—journalists, vintners, actors, filmakers, psychologists,writers, editors, pick an interesting profession, pick an interesting person, they are there—the gauntlet is thrown down. Are there 32 great romances? Could I come up with them? Would I be willing to contribute to a collection a fellow guest was compiling for a book? Well, things got a little heated there, but after the dust settled, I had convinced our hero (fellow guest and editor of book) that there were indeed at least 32 great romances and that I would try to pull something together for him in the tight time frame allotted. Now that I more fully understand my assignment, I must note that it is a total guy vision (competitive) but whatever. Need your suggestions of titles, authors, or where to look! “”
Any ideas? Head on over if you do…. I’m tending to think classic off the top, but I’m putting on the thinking cap (yes, I know, a scary thought 
) ….. meanwhile, I think I’d like to be wherever it is that Isabel is :)
FDS operative. Scottish. Straight up – like he drinks his whiskey, like he shoots his weapons. He kills smoothly. Smiles easily. Loves hard. Hates mind games. His dark secret? At age 19 Grant took the law into his own hands when the law failed his family. And he’s been on the run ever since.
Casting call — George Clooney
I’ve just received word that my online ‘Silhouette Romantic Suspense Daily’ online read will go live at eHarlequin starting with Chapter 1 on October 16!! This is Grant McDonough’s story. Grant is an FDS operative, one of my Shadow Soldier mercenaries, and for him and the woman he loves, this will truly be the … END GAME.
I hope the read — which will feature one new chapter per day — will give readers a little taste of what’s to come with my SHADOW SOLDIERS trilogy, also launching that month Grant also makes a re-appearance in the third book in the series — RULES OF RE-ENGAGEMENT.
And to win a copy of the first book in the trilogy — THE HEART OF A MERCENARY check out my August Contest.
“Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes.” — E. F. SCHUMACHER
This guy may be carved from wood but he still has attitude. I guess the owner of this totem pole does, too. It looms over his private property along the lake — a property that boasts a full-size ice arena. You know, so the kids can keep their hockey skills ship shape? :).
When I ran under the eagle’s watchful eye while training for last year’s marathon, his wood was a just-carved pale gold. But his demeanor has darkened now, and I am reminded of time passing. Leaves are turning, too. And today the wind carried a portent of something to come. Exhilarating, beautiful day, but one that saw me playing catch-up with chores … And catch-up with my long run.
And tomorrow will be more chores, like a family visit to the dentist and grocery shopping. No writing. But I’m actually enjoying cleaning the slate — along with the house – with the promise of starting something fresh.
I am also, finally, looking forward to Fall.
My Path: Rainbow, Meadow Park, Lost Lake
My Distance: 22 kilometres.
My Beat: River Deep, Mountain High - Tina Turner
Victoria Marathon — 40 days to go!!
Honolulu Marathon — 103 days to go.
August Contest>>>>>
… and wearing funny helmet ;). Just spells ‘relaxation,’ doesn’t it?
I’m recovered today, though. Spine is back in alignment, and after sending off my online read submission, I took a good long walk in the sunshine … and then SLEPT THE REST OF THE DAY! Gawd, I don’t remember when I last did that. I must be getting old(er). But I feel fabulous. Sleep is way underrated
Also got my Five Peaks time today, and discovered I didn’t do that badly after all. I placed 13th, which is not saying a hell of a lot, because there aren’t that many woman in their 40s who do the enduro race. Still, being in the middle of the pack for my second trail run ever suits me just fine, thank you :). And judging by the other times, I wasn’t the only one who suffered. It was a tough haul for most. I think it was the heat, the altitude, and the rapid elevation gain combined.
And I do this …. why?
I think I need to meditate on that one a bit. Why DO we do things like this?
Victoria Marathon — 41 days to go!!
Honolulu Marathon — 104 days to go.
And don’t forget my Contest. August is almost over. And thank you to everyone who has entered so far — I will announce the winner here on Thursday.
Sooo, I had a rib out, and a sore neck because of it . I badly needed some R&R after my alpine run yesterday, the kids were out of town, and I just happened to mention to DH that I had the day off. Nuff said.
This was HIS idea of rest and relaxation!
Did I mention that you gather speed and travel 70 miles an hour, hanging 250 feet above tress, and sort of crash at the end? Well, now I REALLY need to see a physio. My lesson?
Don’t mention to DH that I need R.E.S.T!!!!!!
(I think this just might have been payback for registering him in the Five Peaks yesterday … hah, I shall have vengeance yet )
Welcome to my slice of life in B.C.’s wild and wet coast mountains. This ’running commentary’ is less about writing than it is a small window – often visual — into the life of a romance writer, on the run.
I hope to get to know my readers this way, and I hope you get to know me … just a little better.
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.
