Troublemaker - by Linda Howard (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

When Morgan Yancy, an operative and team leader in a paramilitary group, is ambushed and almost killed, his supervisor is determined to find out who's after the members of his elite squad. Because of worries that this unknown enemy will strike again, Morgan is sent to a remote location and told to lay low. But between a tempting housemate he's determined to protect and a deadly threat waiting in the shadows, keeping under the radar is proving to be his most dangerous mission.

As the part-time police chief of a small West Virginian mountain town, Isabeau "Bo" Maran doesn't need a mysterious man in her life--especially a troublemaker as enticing and secretive as Morgan. She already has her hands full reining in the residents of Hamrickville after a personal dispute goes violently awry.

The harder Bo and Morgan fight the intense heat between them, the closer they become, even though she knows he's hiding from something. But discovering the truth could cost Bo more than she's willing to give...for it might just cost her life.

Review Quotes

"[An] exceptionally engaging novel of romantic suspense [...] Howard's strong characters, including Tricks and a number of Hamrickville locals, keep the pages turning until the climactic confrontation."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"[She] can write one heck of a white-knuckle romantic thriller, [...] seamlessly combining top-notch suspense with a super-sexy love story. Graced with a cast of compelling characters [...] and seasoned with a deliciously dry sense of humor, this is Howard at the top of her literary game."--Booklist (starred review)

"Howard meshes hot sex, emotional impact, and gripping tension."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"[An] amazing read. It's hot, addictive, and suspenseful with a powerfully written storyline that swept me off my feet and kept me hooked on every word. [...] Linda Howard's writing is superb. [...] I highly recommend Troublemaker to readers everywhere."--San Francisco Book Review

"Queen of romantic suspense."--Booklist

"Great book, read it in one sitting! Really enjoyed the relationship between Morgan and Isabeau "Bo"...and of course Tricks. Loved that dog!"--Lynsay Sands, New York Times bestselling author

"Award-winning writer Linda Howard is an expert at mixing danger and romance to create a page-turning hit ... Passion and peril in one heady mix--COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH

"Linda Howard is a superbly original writer. Linda Howard writes with power, stunning sensuality and a storytelling ability unmatched in romance drama. Every book is a treasure for the reader to savor again and again----New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen

"Linda Howard writes such beautiful love stories. Her characters are always so compelling... she never disappoints."--Julie Garwood

"Romantic suspense queen Howard makes a welcome return with her marvelous new book, Troublemaker. This is vintage Howard, with all the wonderful characterization [...] slow-burn passion and dangerous action a reader could ask for! There is a reason Howard remains such a superstar - she always delivers!"--RT Book Reviews (top pick)

There is nothing quite like a sexy and suspenseful story by the amazing Linda Howard!--Romantic Times BOOKclub