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Conard County: The Next Generation #5
Her Hero in Hiding
On the run from a killer, Kay Young depended on the stranger who rescued her one snowy night. Though a lifetime of hurt had made her wary of men, Clint Ardmore was different. He offered her shelter, protection…and the chance to discover true passion.
A soldier-turned-writer, Clint craved the privacy of his secluded ranch, where he could be alone with the gruesome memories of combat. But once he let Kay into his home, he let her into his heart. When the danger shadowing her closed in, he knew that there was only one way to ensure Kay's safety…and stop a killer's obsession.
A soldier-turned-writer, Clint craved the privacy of his secluded ranch, where he could be alone with the gruesome memories of combat. But once he let Kay into his home, he let her into his heart. When the danger shadowing her closed in, he knew that there was only one way to ensure Kay's safety…and stop a killer's obsession.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 25, 2010
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Rachel Lee
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Rachel Lee is a New York Times best-selling author and the winner of Six Romantic Times magazine Reviewers' Choice Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and is a five-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America's RITA® Award. She has penned a wide variety of novels in several genres including fantasy, romantic suspense, and romantic comedy. She resides in Tampa, Florida.
Rachel Lee is a New York Times best-selling author and the winner of Six Romantic Times magazine Reviewers' Choice Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and is a five-time finalist for the Romance Writers of America's RITA® Award. She has penned a wide variety of novels in several genres including fantasy, romantic suspense, and romantic comedy. She resides in Tampa, Florida.
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June 26, 2010
I liked the premise of an ex-Special Ops turned a hermit into the wilderness of Wyoming that finds a beaten-up woman stumbling on the road, takes her home, nurses her back to health, and helps her get rid of a pesky problem.
Unfortunately it dragged for too long before anything significant happened. There was no major buildup to the climax, no slow escalating of suspense and dread, everything was okay one moment, there was the big showdown (only a couple of pages length), and then it ended.
I was hoping for some fireworks (at least those the first few chapters promised), but instead got a slow-paced book with a very rushed ending.
Unfortunately it dragged for too long before anything significant happened. There was no major buildup to the climax, no slow escalating of suspense and dread, everything was okay one moment, there was the big showdown (only a couple of pages length), and then it ended.
I was hoping for some fireworks (at least those the first few chapters promised), but instead got a slow-paced book with a very rushed ending.
July 19, 2011
This was another excellent entry in the Conard County: The Next Generation. I was sad that Nate Tate did not make an appearance, he is such a wonderful character. We do get visits from other familiar faces, but unlike other stories in this series, this book is one in which the community is not a factor in the plot or its resolution.
I loved the angsty protagonists and the suspense plot. We have a heroine who begins by being rescued, and ends up being the rescuer. I like that in the climactic fight scene, instead of hiding under the bed as she was instructed to do, she overcomes her fears, takes an active role and ends up saving the hero's life.
I like that along the way, we are shown not just what the characters are doing and saying, but how they think and feel about what's happening. Personal growth is a strong part of the plot. I like that the rape victim takes charge of her fears and takes back her sex life. I like that both of them can look past their own development and consider what's best for the other, and act upon it in spite of their own issues.
We have an excellent villian to add spice to the story, though he doesn't appear in person until the end, his effect upon the heroine makes him a strong element throughout the book.
After all this, the ending just seemed a little too pat for me. How can the hero accept that the heroine's love for him is genuine, and not just a symptom of the tense events? How can the heroine accept the same? How can their very real baggage and isssues be so simply resolved? How can the fact that he's got to be nearly old enough to be her father be totally ignored? Other than this, I absolutely loved the book.
Had I written the ending, the exchange of promises would have occurred nearly a year later, in some epilogue that shows how she fits into his community, how she's earning her living, and how being a part of the community at large affects their interactions with each other.
Another one for the keeper shelf, I'll be re-reading it.
Those who have taken the trouble to read this far, I'd appreciate hearing your opinions of this review. Did I write well enough for you to understand not just what I think of the book, but why? Those who've read it, I'd love to hear why you disagree with something I wrote.
I loved the angsty protagonists and the suspense plot. We have a heroine who begins by being rescued, and ends up being the rescuer. I like that in the climactic fight scene, instead of hiding under the bed as she was instructed to do, she overcomes her fears, takes an active role and ends up saving the hero's life.
I like that along the way, we are shown not just what the characters are doing and saying, but how they think and feel about what's happening. Personal growth is a strong part of the plot. I like that the rape victim takes charge of her fears and takes back her sex life. I like that both of them can look past their own development and consider what's best for the other, and act upon it in spite of their own issues.
We have an excellent villian to add spice to the story, though he doesn't appear in person until the end, his effect upon the heroine makes him a strong element throughout the book.
After all this, the ending just seemed a little too pat for me. How can the hero accept that the heroine's love for him is genuine, and not just a symptom of the tense events? How can the heroine accept the same? How can their very real baggage and isssues be so simply resolved? How can the fact that he's got to be nearly old enough to be her father be totally ignored? Other than this, I absolutely loved the book.
Had I written the ending, the exchange of promises would have occurred nearly a year later, in some epilogue that shows how she fits into his community, how she's earning her living, and how being a part of the community at large affects their interactions with each other.
Another one for the keeper shelf, I'll be re-reading it.
Those who have taken the trouble to read this far, I'd appreciate hearing your opinions of this review. Did I write well enough for you to understand not just what I think of the book, but why? Those who've read it, I'd love to hear why you disagree with something I wrote.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2013
It wasn't great.
August 14, 2017
SRS #1611 = 4.5 stars
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Her Hero in Hiding by Rachel Lee
Copyright in 2010.
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After just reading 3 books by Rachel Lee I am struck by how in tune and sensitive she is with her characters and their situations. She seems to have a very good grasp on the subjects brought up and is able to convey things in a clear and engaging manner for the reader. And to do it in a way that seems realistic, no over the top drama. The issues for both the H and h in this book are handled wonderfully. Even though it seems most of the problems of the heroine are being handled you can see that at the same time the character growth for the Hero in the interactions with the heroine. In this particular book the Hero is dealing with issues involving his military service and the heroine is dealing with major league domestic abuse issues. I wouldn't want a steady diet of such heavy problems but this book is very well worth a read. If only real life situations of this type could be handled as well (or in a perfect world they would never come up).
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Her Hero in Hiding by Rachel Lee
Copyright in 2010.
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After just reading 3 books by Rachel Lee I am struck by how in tune and sensitive she is with her characters and their situations. She seems to have a very good grasp on the subjects brought up and is able to convey things in a clear and engaging manner for the reader. And to do it in a way that seems realistic, no over the top drama. The issues for both the H and h in this book are handled wonderfully. Even though it seems most of the problems of the heroine are being handled you can see that at the same time the character growth for the Hero in the interactions with the heroine. In this particular book the Hero is dealing with issues involving his military service and the heroine is dealing with major league domestic abuse issues. I wouldn't want a steady diet of such heavy problems but this book is very well worth a read. If only real life situations of this type could be handled as well (or in a perfect world they would never come up).
August 10, 2019
Loved it!!!!
October 7, 2019
Mediocre love story which makes you wonder if "birds of a feather..." I had it's moments but I wanted to read a short story and it filled that gap but was either lacking something or otherwise...
March 9, 2020
Great book
Most of these books I’ve read before in paperback form. Now I’m re-reading as an e-book, about 8-10 years later. Still a lovely read.
Most of these books I’ve read before in paperback form. Now I’m re-reading as an e-book, about 8-10 years later. Still a lovely read.
November 11, 2017
Review to cone, why I changed, loved the book!
July 14, 2010
Running from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Kay Young is found near collapse on the side the road by ex soldier, Clint Ardmore. Not being about to get over all he did and seen in combat, Clint now lives on a secluded ranch away from others, but he just couldn't leave anybody out in a storm like this, especially when he see her black eye. He offers to take her to the hospital, but when she freaks out muttering words about being found her decides just to take her home. There he learns the horror her life has been since she started running from her ex, Kevin. Deciding it's up to him to deal with this creep once and for all, she stays with him waiting for Kevin to make a move. While trying to help her heal from what she's been through, Clint ends up helping himself too and allowing himself to let someone into his heart.
February 1, 2014
Rachel Lee is one of my favorite go-to authors! She writes old-style romances that are so satisfying I almost want to hide the books like a guilty secret!
This book in particular made my cry & cry...and then feel so sickeningly happy by the end, I thought I would go into a diabetic coma.
So many books fall flat for me, since I read around 1 book a day--that finding an author who can evoke such an emotional response is a real gem. Definitely must-read!
This book in particular made my cry & cry...and then feel so sickeningly happy by the end, I thought I would go into a diabetic coma.
So many books fall flat for me, since I read around 1 book a day--that finding an author who can evoke such an emotional response is a real gem. Definitely must-read!
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December 24, 2014"This story was riveting. It was emotional. It took place almost entirely in the living room of Clint's home. You could feel the tension. I loved it." From a review posted by an eHarlequin.com member, to read more go here.
October 9, 2010
Part of the Conard County series, a favorite of mine. The hero, a disillusioned vet, helps a woman on the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend. The protagonists are intelligent and likeable, and the isolated ranch setting adds to the suspenseful atmosphere.
September 24, 2015
Kay is kidnapped beaten and raped, when she gets away she finds herself helped by a very strong man whom she has problems trusting but doesn't have a chose as she needs help while she recovers. He doesn't just help her recover but helps her find herself and love
May 31, 2010
3 stars – Romantic Suspense
June 3, 2010
This was actually very good. The author managed to avoid a formula plot. The love story was touching and the suspense was great.
May 5, 2011
...to follow
February 7, 2012
Wished there had been more of an ending. I guess it's so you read the next book. This is the first from this author I've read. I may read more from her cause the story was good!
July 21, 2012
Rachel Lee and Conard County --- Always a winner!!
September 18, 2012
It was good but I felt it was a bit Meh. Then again Im probably not really the target market for mills and boon
December 22, 2014
Loved it!
I had such a hard time putting it down yesterday, even to go to bed. I was so into it!
I had such a hard time putting it down yesterday, even to go to bed. I was so into it!
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January 9, 2015can some1 give me some help on how 2 open d books I just found dis site i'm new 2 it
August 16, 2015
The author has really portrayed well about how the hero suffers from effects of the war but the book is really slow.
June 7, 2010
Who doesnt love a hero?!!!
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