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.
. Yes, RENEGADE is in the building. But I had to act quickly to remove ol’ slasher here before he … er … signed them. I learned the hard way with the last box.
Ruby55 Says:
This sounds like another great book, Loreth. Since I am now caught up on all the rest, I’ll be sure to read it as soon as I get it.
Congratulations on another 4+ Top Pick rating from RT. I’m so pulling for you to win the top Silhouette Romantic Suspense award for 2007 in April. I just wish I could make it to Pittsburgh. Relatively speaking, it’s not tooooo far from where I live. Too bad I don’t have the money, nor really the time although I might attack my no-end projects with renewed vigor if I had a little more of a change of pace.
Ruby55 Says:
I’ve also wondered if Jean-Charles ever meets the “Sultan” again after they spent some time together in prison–at least, if I remember correctly, he was the one mentioned as being together with Jean-Charles when someone broke the latter out of prison.
Toni Anderson Says:
Congratulations, Loreth!!!! I can’t wait to read it
Bailey Stewart Says:
I actually saw the magazine today and read the review myself. WhooHoo!!!!!
Meretta Says:
Oooh, I can’t wait to read it! Congratulations, Loreth, on a job well done!
Loreth Says:
Ah, Ruby … you’ll have to wait for the next book
Thanks guys. And, Ruby, I too wish I could make it!!
Ruby55 Says:
Yea, there’s at lest one other book!! I thought “The Heart of a Renegade” was the last one in the series. I’m glad it’s not ending yet.
Ruby55 Says:
Speaking of the Chinese Triad: did you see the latest show on CBC’s “The Border” on Monday? It involved the Triad too.