Not much writing today. I spent Sunday morning on the trails while DD#2 was busy with her X-country lesson. I plan to make every Sunday morning — the entire morning – my time to commune with nature, and get away from the computer — rain, shine, snow ….. or deadlines (Hmmm … might have to rethink that last one )
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 Romantic Times BOOKreview
After Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Gabe Caruso can’t save his fiancee from a sadistic serial killer, he has trouble dealing with the guilt. His only consolation is that he put the man in jail. Cutting himself off, Gabe takes a post in Black Arrow Falls, a small town in the Yukon. There, he meets tracker Silver Karvonen, a woman with secrets of her own. Both are stunned to feel the pull of attraction. Then the killer escapes, and Gabe knows that trouble is on the way. Loreth Anne White serves up some creepy chills in Manhunter (4), as a serial killer wages both psychological and physical warfare. This compelling tale, part of the Wild Country series, features two emotionally scarred people who discover that being together makes them stronger.
—Sandra Garcia-Myers
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
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!
Meretta ~ American Title Finalist Says:
That’s a lovely pile of snow.
More than I’d like to see at our house, though! I bet the girls would love to have that much, but DH wouldn’t. Not with our driveway.
I’m glad you were out and about today, Loreth. It’s good to recharge! Enjoy your beautiful land.
Toni Anderson Says:
That is some snow
Good idea on the communing. Not sure about the rain part though…
Holly Kennedy Says:
Thanks for popping by, Loreth Anne! It’s nice to hear from a fellow Canadian author. How do you enjoy writing for Silhouette?
BTW, my brother-in-law lives in West Van, but has a house at Whistler as well. We were out there for a family reunion last summer. It’s gorgeous, isn’t it? What an inspiring place to write! Long term, we’ll probably buy a place in Canmore for similar reasons, but not for another 3-5 years.
I’ve flagged your site for future. I hope you’ll pop by mine again, either via my website at http://www.hollykennedy.com or straight to my blog at http://www.author-in-the-trenches.blogspot.com
Loreth Says:
Hi Holly
Thanks for stopping by. I love writing for Silhouette. The line has been good to me.
It’s a small world — and Canmore is also a pretty darn beautiful piece of it.