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Above All, Honor (Honor #1)
by
Radclyffe
In the expanded edition of the first in the Honor series, Above All, Honor introduces single-minded Secret Service Agent Cameron Roberts and the woman she is sworn to protect—Blair Powell, the daughter of the President of the United States. Cam’s duty is her life and the only thing that keeps her from self-destructing under the unbearable weight of her own deep personal tr...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
August 1st 2005
by Bold Strokes Books
(first published October 1st 2001)
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It was okay. I found out about it because of an article on Slate.
The premise didn't make a lot of sense to me. I know that at a certain age, and I'm assuming that 25 is old enough, you can decide not to have secret service protection,as long as you are not the president or vice president. This is according to Ron Reagan, son of Ronald Reagan and he and his wife eventually did decline protection while his father was in office. I don't know if his father had to okay it or if the decision was left...more
The premise didn't make a lot of sense to me. I know that at a certain age, and I'm assuming that 25 is old enough, you can decide not to have secret service protection,as long as you are not the president or vice president. This is according to Ron Reagan, son of Ronald Reagan and he and his wife eventually did decline protection while his father was in office. I don't know if his father had to okay it or if the decision was left...more
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Ok so this was my first outing with Radclyffe and I don't know why I haven't read her before. I think the name was throwing me off, kind of sounded like the books were written a long time ago but I was pleasantly surprised. I fell in love with this series in first couple of pages. The richness of the characters mixed with the ever surging storyline. Blair Powell is the presidents daughter and before that the vice president's and before that the governor's so she is used to being in the spotlight...more
Maybe it's something about books with "Honor" in the title (see also the series by David Weber that I'm slowly working my way through) but having found the first three books in this series and read through them at a clip in the past few days, I'll certainly be buying the rest, and the Justice Series, and probably the First Responders series as well. I'll have to ration the buying out as rewards, but I definitely want to read more of these.
I surprised myself and quite enjoyed this book. It is in the dyke-tective mould, although the lead character is an FBI agent assigned to protect the US president’s daughter. The characters were defined, if implausibly good looking, and their motivation justifiable. The plot was well paced and followed a strong narrative thread. The downside to this type of fiction is that it becomes clichéd and Radclyffe falls into this trap by having all her women wear close fitting trousers that show off their...more
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Me recomendaron este libro después de bromear en si necesitaría guardaespaldas hombres o guardaespaldas mujeres xP me dijeron que la guardaespalda se leía “sexy” pero me agrado mas Blair (puede ser por su nombre) me gusta porque no es un libro en el que se leen puras escenas de cama y tal.. de hecho casi ni hay y eso hace ver la relación mas platónica, la tensión que se genera entre las protagonistas me llamo la atención, fue curioso, además, la manera en la que esta redactado el libro me gusta,...more
I truly took in to consideration the comments left by other readers. I can see how some may hate Blair, but I don't feel it was overly done. I have mixed emotions about Blair. Sometimes I did dislike her actions. Other times I felt sorry for her and the situation she's in. I love Cam's handsome a$$ lol. She also has a lot to deal with and move on from her past. Radclyffe does a great job with introducing the supporting characters as well. I feel all them have layers that we have yet to discover....more
I wanted to like the Honor Series - especially since I loved the provincetown tales and the justice series - but I can't get past this first book! Blair - what an annoying, narcisstic pain in the ass! Cam was okay, but I really couldn't see what attracted her to Blair, and that bothered me. This whole story seemed forced. A good premise, not the best execution. Definitely not what I expect from one of my favorite authors.
I really liked this one ... of course I havent read a Radclyffe book that I havent liked yet. That being said my only complaint would be Blair! I loved Cameron she was very relatable, the story was laid out beautifully and didn't feel rushed at all, very natural flow. But Blair made me want to smack her, she was a whiney, spoiled, brat, while I understand being under constant watch would be difficult she seemed to have no care at all that her actions effected other peoples lifes and not just her...more
After reading the first chapter I knew I had to keep reading the book to finish. After I read the first book, I knew I had to finish the series.
I really like Radclyffe's style of writing and how developed the characters are. Yes, the book may have been a little clichéd, but I think that can be overlooked because it is a fabulous story and well paced.
I really like Radclyffe's style of writing and how developed the characters are. Yes, the book may have been a little clichéd, but I think that can be overlooked because it is a fabulous story and well paced.
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This book grew on me the more I got into it, until at the end, it was a very rewarding experience.
The initial set-up was interesting but not ground breaking, but the characters and the writing are superb and made me go out and buy the rest of the (long) series.
The romance is believable and characters act in a manner that allows the welling suspension of the disbelief necessary for the plot to convince you that it just might happen.
Naturally with any novel of this type, pretty much every female c...more
The initial set-up was interesting but not ground breaking, but the characters and the writing are superb and made me go out and buy the rest of the (long) series.
The romance is believable and characters act in a manner that allows the welling suspension of the disbelief necessary for the plot to convince you that it just might happen.
Naturally with any novel of this type, pretty much every female c...more
I love it!! It's an amazing serie, all the characters have something to tell and are interesting (also the big bad guys)....I have read and re-read this book and all the others more than once..and I still hope for a next book :-)
It's totally a keeper so what do you expect? read it now!!!
It's totally a keeper so what do you expect? read it now!!!
I love the tension between the two main character's, very sexy. The one con that I would say about the book was that I would have like to know how the relationship progressed. I think the book ended to soon, but none the less it was a good book.
Fantastic first book in the Honor Series! The chemistry in this book is very exciting. The ups and downs will have you laughing and crying until the very end. I couldn't put this book down from the first page to the last. Excellent!
OK story, abrupt ending. Head hopping is my big issue with this book. If this bothers you, be aware Rad does this. Hopefully it's gotten better as Rad has evolved as a writer.
I enjoyed the whole "Honor" series. Each book in the series was entertaining. I loved that the characters flowed from one book to the other.
I loved it. I kept putting it off (I don't know why), but after finally getting around to it, I could smack myself for wasting time. I am looking forward to the 2nd book in the series. Cam sounds like the kind of woman I could easily fall for ;)
Amazing, loved it, couldnt stop reading, read the whole series in like 2 weeks.
Excellent book for someone who does not have a reading habit and plans on building one. Loved it!
Won of my favorite lesbian romance series.
She hasn't written anything I haven't enjoyed.
made me smile ... seemed a bit old fashioned ... but still enjoyed it
Anything by Radclyff is worth the read!
Silly but entertaining.
I have read the Honor Series more times than I can count but Above All, Honor will still always be my favorite. Rad has always managed not to just tell a story but paint a story full of characters you not only love but want to fall in love with. Cameron Roberts is one of those characters. When her sense of duty and conviction butts heads with Blair Powell, a woman who goes out of her way to break the rules, the chemistry between the two is off the scale. Read it and you'll be an Honor fan for l...more
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I think I have a new author to obsess over. :)
This book reminds me a lot of the early In Death books by JD Robb--so much of the book is setup, but you don't really notice because it's so well written. Cameron's a great character. I may be a little bit in love. *g* I don't quite have a handle on Blair yet, and I'm not sure how this whole thing is going to play out, but I have, what, six or seven more books in this series, so I'm settling in for the long run.
This book reminds me a lot of the early In Death books by JD Robb--so much of the book is setup, but you don't really notice because it's so well written. Cameron's a great character. I may be a little bit in love. *g* I don't quite have a handle on Blair yet, and I'm not sure how this whole thing is going to play out, but I have, what, six or seven more books in this series, so I'm settling in for the long run.
This was my first read from Radclyffe and it won't be the last! The characters in this novel are very easy to identify with. I found it very hard to put this book down, I'm addicted to this writer!! I cannot wait to read the entire series, I hope thud other books in the Honor Series are just bas intriguing as this one. My only complaint if any would be how often it was mentioned that one had to protect the other.
I don't know how many times I've read this one; probably once every time a new sequel has appeared. And last night, suddenly, I just had to start reading it again! And every time details pop up that I've forgotten. Definitely one of my favourite Rad novels (one among a dozen or so!)
Jun 15, 2013
Daniele
marked it as to-read
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Radclyffe, a retired surgeon and full time author-publisher, has published over thirty-five novels as well as dozens of short stories, has edited numerous anthologies, and, writing as L.L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She is a seven time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery and erotica--winning in both romance (Distant Shores, Silent Thunder)...more
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