Tears Of The Renegade

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Summary: Originally printed as SIM #92
Review: TEARS OF THE RENEGADE - Linda Howard

The world stopped for Susan Blackstone when she looked across the crowded room and saw the stranger, and then her heart stopped when she learned his name. He was Cord Blackstone, the family black sheep, and her own cousin by marriage, even though her husband had been dead for five long years.
Cord had come back for only one reason: revenge. But he hadn't counted on Susan any more than she had counted on him. Love became the wild card in the battle for control of the family company, and it was too soon to know who had been dealt the winning hand

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: The hero, Cord Blackstone is rough around the edges, trusts no one, and is out for revenge. Aunt Imogene and cousin Preston have stolen his birthrite and driven him from his home. Now he's back and wants it all. Will Cord bankrupt the family company as he forces payment or else? Blindsided by his attraction to the very likable Susan Blackstone, widow of his cousin Vance, Cord inadvertantly drags down her fortunes too as she fights to keep the family business alive. Great romance, exciting love scenes, a quick read - keeps you turning the pages to the end. Loved it!

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Summary: Exciting romance - Another winner for Linda Howard
Review: The hero, Cord Blackstone is rough around the edges, trusts no one, and is out for revenge. Aunt Imogene and cousin Preston have stolen his birthrite and driven him from his home. Now he's back and wants it all. Will Cord bankrupt the family company as he forces payment or else? Blindsided by his attraction to the very likable Susan Blackstone, widow of his cousin Vance, Cord inadvertantly drags down her fortunes too as she fights to keep the family business alive. Great romance, exciting love scenes, a quick read - keeps you turning the pages to the end. Loved it!

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This story was Linda Howard's contribution in a compilation book. I enjoyed it very much, as I have all of her books. Highly recommend.

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Summary: A Must Read!!
Review: Why shouldn't he come back? This was his home. He even owned part of the land. He was ready to put down roots and what better place for that than his home. That was the excuse he gave to his Aunt Imogene and cousin, Preston. They were leary of him and rightfully so because his real reason for returning was revenge. He was considered the renegade, the black sheep of the family and he fully expected to exact his revenge on the family who scorned him for so many years. But he hadn't counted on Susan Blackstone, widow of his cousin Vance. Love became the wild card in the battle for control of the family company and Cord Blackstone realized it was too soon to know who held the winning hand.

Susan first laid eyes on Cord when he appreared in the open French doors at her party. He looked self-assured, the type of man who was willing to take risks. She thought he looked like a pirate, a man no one would cross. As a hostile silence began to fall over the room, she sensed trouble and decided to diffuse the situation. Slowly she went to him. She didn't know who he was but she would welcome this guest into her home. She would befriend this man everyone seemed to dislike.

This story was written by LH in 1985 and published as a Silhouette Intimate Moments series romance. I think Susan Blackstone was Linda's first strong heroine. Susan was faced with the danger that someone wanted to financially ruin her family. She fought back with everything she had to prevent this disaster and in the process showed Cord that he deserved love and there was a place for him with his family.

If you are a LH fan, as I am, you won't want to miss this one. An excellent story!!

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Summary: A Must Read!!
Review: Why shouldn't he come back? This was his home. He even owned part of the land. He was ready to put down roots and what better place for that than his home. That was the excuse he gave to his Aunt Imogene and cousin, Preston. They were leary of him and rightfully so because his real reason for returning was revenge. He was considered the renegade, the black sheep of the family and he fully expected to exact his revenge on the family who scorned him for so many years. But he hadn't counted on Susan Blackstone, widow of his cousin Vance. Love became the wild card in the battle for control of the family company and Cord Blackstone realized it was too soon to know who held the winning hand.

Susan first laid eyes on Cord when he appreared in the open French doors at her party. He looked self-assured, the type of man who was willing to take risks. She thought he looked like a pirate, a man no one would cross. As a hostile silence began to fall over the room, she sensed trouble and decided to diffuse the situation. Slowly she went to him. She didn't know who he was but she would welcome this guest into her home. She would befriend this man everyone seemed to dislike.

This story was written by LH in 1985 and published as a Silhouette Intimate Moments series romance. I think Susan Blackstone was Linda's first strong heroine. Susan was faced with the danger that someone wanted to financially ruin her family. She fought back with everything she had to prevent this disaster and in the process showed Cord that he deserved love and there was a place for him with his family.

If you are a LH fan, as I am, you won't want to miss this one. An excellent story!!

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Summary: A little lacking but okay
Review: You have to remember that this book is one of Linda Howards earlier works and she was just staring out. The story does lack drama. But the main characters hold your attention. The plot is predictable. It's a good book to read on lazy afternoon. I think you will like it. P.S. Linda Howard other books are fantastic, she really grew into her work. Read all her books old and new ones if you want really great books.

Rating:
Summary: A little lacking but okay
Review: You have to remember that this book is one of Linda Howards earlier works and she was just staring out. The story does lack drama. But the main characters hold your attention. The plot is predictable. It's a good book to read on lazy afternoon. I think you will like it. P.S. Linda Howard other books are fantastic, she really grew into her work. Read all her books old and new ones if you want really great books.