Troublemaker: A Novel

Linda Howard

May 2016 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this eBook

A thrilling, fast-paced novel of romantic suspense from sensational New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda Howard.

For Morgan Yancy, an operative and team leader in a paramilitary group, nothing comes before his job. But when he’s ambushed and almost killed, his supervisor is determined to find out who’s after the members of his elite squad—and why. Due to worries that this unknown enemy will strike again, Morgan is sent to a remote location and told to lay low and stay vigilant. 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 yet.

The part-time police chief of a small West Virginian mountain town, Isabeau “Bo” Maran finally has her life figured out. She’s got friends, a dog, and a little money in the bank. Then Morgan Yancy shows up on her doorstep. Bo doesn’t need a mysterious man in her life—especially a troublemaker as enticing and secretive as Morgan.

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

Ratings and reviews

In short. This book should be titled: Tricks and her humans. It looks more like a dog story than a romantic thriller. It’s too slow. The narration is boringly detailed. It’s a slow burn. Bo is too detached too distant. Too naive in a geeky way. Not much action. In brief, a disappointing experience. I just wanted to get done with it so it counts as another read book.

Troublemaker served as a reminder of why I'm a Linda Howard fan, but it took me completely out of my comfort zone. I am not now, nor have I ever been a paranormal fan, but there are authors that can get me to take a chance on a new genre. Ms. Howard is one of those. Her fast paced stories have always drawn my attention. Bo and Morgan had the complexity that I love and the mystery that I crave from suspense novels. More thriller than romance this story has chops to get the heart pumping but proved a little much for my taste.

A little more romance would have been better. I felt a lot of details went into the dog and I'd have rather ready more about morgan and Bos romance. I loved the steadiness of the relationship. But i did feel out of place at the ending. Seemed rushed.

About the author

Linda Howard is the award-winning author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Up Close and Dangerous, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cover of Night, Killing Time, To Die For, Kiss Me While I Sleep, Cry No More, and Dying to Please. She lives in Alabama with her husband and a golden retriever.