THE BUZZ
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.
Ruby55 Says:
Hi, Loreth, I saw just this morning that SEDUCING THE MERCENARY is up for a Reviewer’s Choice Award at RT for this year. It’s definitely one of the best novels I read this year. Too bad they don’t have the W.I.S.H. award anymore. Jean-Charles deserves it. I love your heroes, because, though there’s a time when hero and heroine decide to go their own way, the hero comes after her.
May 2008 bring you and your family health, happiness and everything else you need.
Mary J. Forbes Says:
HUGE congrats again on RT, Loreth!! I’m keeping all limbs crossed that Merc will win in SRS!! As Ruby55 says, Jean so deserves it.
Happy New Year to you and yours!
spyscribbler Says:
Well-deserved! Congratulations, and a big Happy New year to you, too!
Toni Anderson Says:
Congratulations, Loreth. Very well deserved!
Ruby55 Says:
I’ve just been looking at the picture on the cover of the Aussie edition more closely. The couple certainly isn’t from your book, except for the woman in a bikini top. I don’t know what the other one is about.
Nicole Reising Says:
WOW Congrats Loreth on the nomination! I knew that book was good! =) And awesome news on the Aussie release!
Cole
Loreth Says:
Thanks guys!!!!! Much appreciated.
Ruby — the cover was Wendy Rosnau’s, and has been tweaked. With the two-fer-one Aussie editions, its one or the other cover that gets used. I’m guessing the look of hero didnt translate well as a double for hers. Whereas it worked somewhat the other way around. I’ve been lucky with my other Aus editions to basically get the same cover — with a few tweaks.
Loreth Says:
AND A HUGE CONGRATS TO MARY. TOO! My fellow finalist from B.C.!!!! Most richly deserved, Mary.