Renegade (Knights of Fury #2) by Chantal Fernando-Review Tour

Renegade (Knights of Fury #2) by Chantal Fernando-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 18, 2019

Good girl Isabella wouldn’t miss the birth of her sister’s baby for the world. So when her car breaks down and one of the bikers next door offers her a ride to Vegas, it’s too tempting to pass up. Besides, she can think of worse travel conditions than wrapping her arms around Renny, otherwise known as Renegade.

Tall, dark and handsome, the man is pure sex on a Harley.

Between wild parties and rumbling motorcycles, living next to the Knights of Fury MC has always left Isabella curious, but after a night in Vegas, she gets a firsthand taste. Drinks in the club surrounded by burly bikers soon turns into a series of daring decisions, which don’t seem so bad until she wakes up the next morning. Married. To Renny.

Could she be more of a cliché?

Nothing complicates an annulment like lingering temptation, especially when Isabella and Renny give in to their need, putting their marriage where their mouths are. But as Isabella learns what outlaw life is really like, she’ll have to decide if she’s in love with a biker—or in over her head.

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REVIEW: RENEGADE is the second instalment in Chantal Fernando’s contemporary, adult KNIGHTS OF FURY MC romance story line focusing on the members of the Knights of Fury MC. This is Jasper ‘Renegade aka Renny’ Steel, and graphic designer Isabella Johnson’s story line. RENEGADE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from first person perspective (Isabella) RENEGADE follows the building relationship between Jasper ‘Renegade aka Renny’ Steel, and graphic designer Isabella Johnson. On her way to visit her pregnant sister in Vegas, Isabella Johnson experiences car trouble and finds herself on the back of a motorcycle driven by Knights of Fury MC member Renegade Steel. A wild night of drinking results in a Vegas wedding between Isabella and Renny, a marriage that Isabella quickly wants annulled but upon their return home Renegade begins a slow seduction of the woman with whom he will fall in love, a woman who will soon discover that betrayal comes from many directions. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between Renny and Isabella, and the potential fall-out when secrets and lies all but destroy Isabella’s faith in the man with whom she is falling in love; and a rival MC targets not only the Knights of Fury but the Mayor himself.

Isabella and her sister Ariel have been estranged from their father for several years and Isabella’s relationship with Renny adds fuel to a fire that continues to burn.When Ariel moves in with our story line heroine, Ariel’s past threatens their well-ordered world, a world that now involves the Knights of Fury MC.

The relationship between Isabella and Renny is one of immediate attraction but based upon a lie and circumstance out of Isabella’s control. Renny has struggled to introduce himself to their beautiful new neighbor, an introduction that now involves a Vegas wedding, a potential annulment, and threats against the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are passionate but mostly implied.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters including Saint and Skylar, Temper, Trade, Dee, Chains and Crow; Isabella’s sister Ariel and her ex Merve; as well as their father.

RENEGADE is a story of betrayal, secrets and lies; family, friendship, romance and love. The premise is engaging, entertaining and captivating; the characters are energetic and dynamic; the romance is seductive but predicated on a lie.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one SAINT.

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Reviewed by Sandy

New York Times, Amazon & USA Today Bestselling Author Chantal Fernando is thirty years old and lives in Western Australia.

Lover of all things romance, Chantal is the author of the best selling books Dragon’s Lair, Maybe This Time and many more.

When not reading, writing or daydreaming she can be found enjoying life with her three sons and family.

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Renegade by Lisa Bingham – Review, Interview & Giveaway

Renegade by Lisa Bingham – Review, Interview & Giveaway

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Description:
The rugged and wild Taggart brothers know how to tame a restless beast, but a restless heart is a different matter…

When tragedy struck, Jace Taggart stepped in to run the family business and care for his brothers, sacrificing his own happiness to ensure their well-being. But after the beautiful Bronte Cupacek moves to town, Jace realizes he can’t ignore the hunger inside him much longer.

However, the last thing Bronte needs is another man in her life. After the end of a painful marriage, she just wants to focus on her daughters. They need her now more than ever. Yet no matter how hard Bronte tries to stand on her own two feet, it’s hard to resist the handsome cowboy who keeps coming to her aid.

Soon secrets from the past threaten everything dear to them. Only through embracing their undeniable connection can Jace and Bronte build a future together that no one can tear apart…

 

 

Review:

Renegade by Lisa Bingham is the 2nd book in her wonderful Taggart Brothers series. I enjoyed the first book in this series, and couldn’t wait for the next book. I am happy to say that Renegade is even better than the first book. I loved everything about Renegade from start to finish.

Renegade belongs to Jace Taggart, one of our hero Taggart Brothers, and newcomer Bronte Cupacek, our heroine. We learn early that Bronte is running away with her two young daughters to stay with her aunt in Bliss, Utah. When she arrives, she discovers her aunt has had an accident and is in the hospital. Jace comes to her rescue, and takes Bronte to see her aunt, and at the same time, makes arrangements to fix up the dilapidated house, so that Bronte can live there.

Jace is not only a hottie, but he was simply great. He found himself attracted to the beautiful Bronte, but could tell she was running away from something. We usually know that cases like this involve an abusive husband, in Bronte’s case, she was already divorced, but her ex-husband was still around to haunt her, so she ran. Bronte, despite her determination not to become involved with another man, immediately feels strong feelings for the hot and caring Jace. However, with two young girls that were resentful for moving so quickly, Bronte tried to curb her desires; which got difficult with each passing day.

What follows is a wonderful sweet story, with a great couple that had us rooting for them from the start. This wasn’t just a romance, but a very good story, as Bronte must resolve her issues, which also affect her daughters. I loved Jace, who was sweet, caring , romantic, with his own issues from the past revolving around his deceased father.

Lisa Bingham does such a wonderful job writing this wonderful story, that had us happy, smiling, worried, and even sad; but with each page we turned we kept on going to see how this would all end. Afterall, we had a vested interest in everyone from Jace, Bronte, Lily, Barry, Kari, P.D.   I am loving this series, loving the characters and loving the writing of Lisa Bingham. If you enjoy a perfect romance and storyline, I suggest you read this series. Start with the first book. I for one, can’t wait for whatever Lisa Bingham will be giving us next.

Reviewed by Barb

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Interview

 

Hi Lisa. Thank you for taking the time today, to answer some questions for our members at The Reading Café. We are always looking forward to reading about the author behind the book.

TRC: Would you please tell us something about yourself?

Lisa: I’m a proud farmer’s wife and mother of three. Most of the time, I juggle my writing, a “day job” as a full-time English teacher, and the busy lifestyle that comes along with the seasonal demands of the farm. Frankly, I wouldn’t change a thing.

TRC: Did you always have an interest in writing? When and how did you first start writing?

Lisa: I’ve always wanted to be a writer, but in my early teens, I was introduced to the romance genre. After reading that one of the authors had published in her teens, I began to write in earnest. Luckily, I had teachers who were willing to indulge my passion and help steer me into honing my craft. Soon after graduating from college, I published my first historical romance.

TRC: Renegade was released in January, which is the 2nd book in your Taggart Brothers series. How many books are you planning for the Taggart Brothers series?

Lisa: There are three books in the Taggart Brothers series, but I’m already planning another series based in the same fictional town of Bliss, so I’m sure that the Taggart men and women will be making some cameo appearances in the future.

Renegade
TRC:
  Can you please give us a brief description of Renegade?

Lisa:  When tragedy struck, Jace Taggart stepped in to run the family business and care for his brothers, sacrificing his own happiness to ensure their well-being. But after the beautiful Bronte Cupacek moves to town, Jace realizes he can’t ignore the hunger inside him much longer.
 
However, the last thing Bronte needs is another man in her life. After the end of a painful marriage, she just wants to focus on her daughters. They need her now more than ever. Yet no matter how hard Bronte tries to stand on her own two feet, it’s hard to resist the handsome cowboy who keeps coming to her aid.
 
Soon secrets from the past threaten everything dear to them. Only through embracing their undeniable connection can Jace and Bronte build a future together that no one can tear apart…

TRC: You write Historical and Contemporary Romance. Do you find Historical romances to be more challenging to write? Have you thought about writing in other genres?

Lisa:  I’m a bit of a “history geek” so writing historical romances comes as easily to me as writing contemporary, but I do a lot more preparation for historicals because the tone and vocabulary have to match the time period. Quite often, I’ll binge on films set in the time period to help my brain switch gears if I’m going from contemporary to historical.

I’ve often thought of expanding to other genres. I’ve got a couple of suspense ideas kicking around in my brain and I love women’s fiction.

TRC: Can you please tell us what you working on now, and what you have upcoming in 2016?

Lisa: Right now, I’m developing two new projects, a contemporary trilogy set near the same fictional town of Bliss that was featured in the Taggart Brothers series. I’m also working on a Regency series set in Cornwall England.

I’ll have two releases in 2016 from Berkley, both of them from the Taggart Brothers series. Renegade, Jace’s story, will start off the year in January, and Maverick, Bodey’s book, will be released in November.

TRC: What is your writing process? Do you like to outline your story before you start? Do you have a specific place you like to write? Is there a special time of day that works best for you?

Lisa: I write a rough outline to my story before I start, but I’m not a slave to it. I’ve had some stories that followed my outlines and some that veered off the tracks into something even more wonderful, so I follow my “gut.” If I get bogged down or have a block, I’ve learned that I need to go back and tighten up the conflict. Sometimes, that means deleting favorite scenes. To make myself feel better, I keep a “scrap” file for all the lovely scenes that had to be removed.

My favorite place to write is my office. I love antiques, especially antique clothing, so I have several mannequins that I dress in corsets and vintage lingerie. The room is a tiny space that has been filled with castoff furniture that I’ve painted a crisp white, the walls are a beautiful shade of pink (pink stimulates creativity according to some studies) and I have antique lace and embroidery at the windows and on the furniture. Unfortunately, the craziness of my schedule means that writing in my office is a luxury, so I do a lot of my writing in my car while my kids are at practice, or in a reclining chair in my bedroom when my feet are sore after a full day of teaching.

TRC:  What books, authors or people in your life have influenced your writing? 

Lisa: When I was in my early teens, a neighbor found out that I liked to read and she invited me to her house where she filled a paper sack to the brim with Harlequin romances. I’ve been a romance fan ever since. Thanks, Carolyn! Probably one of the first authors to inspire me was Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. Most authors are Austen fans, but I love the whole “crazy lady in the attic” high drama of Bronte. Then, there’s Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind. I read the whole book in two days—which is probably where I learned to love historical fiction.

TRC: When you are not writing, what other interests or hobbies do you have?

Lisa: Besides my writing and teaching, I’ve also been a professional costume designer for years, so I love to sew historically inspired clothing and christening dresses. I find sewing the “historical” items very relaxing and love to collect bits of old lace and ribbonwork to use on my projects.

TRC: Would you like to add anything else?

Lisa: I would love to hear from my readers. I can be reached at www.lisabinghamauthor.com, www.Facebook.com/lisabinghamauthor, or on Twitter @lbinghamauthor.

 

 

LIGHTNING ROUND

Favorite Food: Enchiladas

Favorite Dessert:  Chocolate mousse

Favorite TV Show:  Blindspot

Favorite Movie or TV Celebrity: Daniel Craig as Bond, James Bond

Favorite Fictional Character (not your own): Scarlett O’Hara (I love a strong woman in charge of her own destiny.)

Milk or Dark Chocolate: Milk

Dog or Cat:  Cat (although we currently have two dogs)

Thank you Lisa, for taking the time to answer our questions. We wish you the best of luck with Renegade.

 

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Lisa’s publisher is offering a paper copy of RENEGADE to ONE (1) lucky commenter at The Reading Cafe

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Nancy Northcott-Interview and Giveaway with the Author

Nancy Northcott-Interview and Giveaway with the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nancy Northcott has been a lover of comic books, science fiction, fantasy and romance since childhood. An attorney, she left that profession to teach at the college level and to write. Now, she combines her passion for romance and high stakes in RENEGADE, her first published novel and the first book in her contemporary mage series. She continues her story in GUARDIAN, which will be published in May 2013.

Nancy lives with her family in North Carolina.

TRC: Hi Nancy and welcome to The Reading Café. Congratulations on the release of RENEGADE.

Nancy:  Thank you, Sandy!  I’m delighted to be here.

TRC: We would like to start with some background information. Please tell us
something about yourself?

Nancy:  As a child, I loved fairy tales and mythology, and I’m sure those interests helped develop my imagination.  I discovered comic books at age seven.  Super-heroes seemed like another kind of wizard, I think.  My favorite series was THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, which was set in the thirtieth century.  I loved their futuristic world, their powers, and their bone-deep camaraderie and dedication to justice.

At the same time, I was discovering historical romance, thanks to Disney’s WHEN KNIGHTHOOD WAS IN FLOWER and my grandmother’s collection of Inglis Fletcher novels. Fletcher wrote a series about North Carolina from its early colonization to just after the Revolutionary War.

We lived in a small town, and I could easily ride my bike to the library.  Our local librarian, Mrs. Wally, quickly figured out what would appeal to me, so I never had a shortage of suggested books.   I still love to read, and I enjoy a wide range of nonfiction as well as science fiction, fantasy, comic books, historical fiction, mysteries or thrillers, and, of course, pretty much every subgenre of romance.

TRC: Many authors, including yourself, developed an interest in writing at an early age. What was the catalyst that sparked your interest?

Nancy:  My grandfather and I used to draw stick figures and make up stories about them.  I’m not a very good artist, but I enjoy sketching with a pencil.  When I do, I always have a story in mind about the picture.

TRC: Whom do you credit as your biggest source of support and why?

Nancy:  My husband, without a doubt.  He has always encouraged me to pursue publication and never begrudged trying to trim the budget here or stretch it there to see if we could cover a brainstorming trip or a conference fee.  When our son was small, his dad also took him out of the house from time to time so I could have quiet to write.  I realize I’m lucky to be with someone so determined to see my dream realized.

TRC: What or who has been the biggest influence in your life?

Nancy:  My parents always encouraged me to try whatever interested me, and that was more valuable than I realized when I was growing up.  My mom was in the U. S. Navy during World War II, when military service was still an unconventional choice for a woman.  Life handed my dad, who was also in the navy, a series of pretty hard knocks before my parents met, and he set an example of perseverance that taught me a lot.

TRC: You have lived and travelled throughout the British countryside. Have you considered writing a novel or fictional series featuring some of the
places you have visited or lived?

Nancy:  Yes, I did, though I tend to love off-market time periods, like the Restoration (the reign of Charles II, 1660-1685) and medieval England.  I wrote three historical romances and one historical fantasy set in these periods. They did well on the contest circuit, with three of them finaling in RWA’s Golden Heart competition, but don’t really fit a traditional market niche.

TRC: RENEGADE is the first novel in your new Protectors series. Would you please tell us about the premise?

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Nancy:  The tagline for RENEGADE is “She enforces the rules.  He breaks every one of them.  Now they are each other’s only hope.”

The heroine, Valeria Banning, is the top cop for the southeastern U.S. mages.  The hero is Griffin Dare, their most notorious outlaw.  After he saves her life, she agrees to listen to him but finds his claim that there’s a traitor inside the mages’ governing body difficult to believe.  Val investigates and finds enough to convince her Griff may be right. However, her investigation has alerted the wrong person, so she and Griff must flee for their lives.

TRC: Will we see Griffin and Valeria in future storylines?

Nancy:  Absolutely.  Each Protectors novel features a different couple, as I think we all expect in a romance, but Griff and Val will also appear.

TRC: What or who is the inspiration behind the series?

Nancy:  It’s hard to pin down any one thing. Although RENEGADE is set in our contemporary world, the mages have the same mutual loyalty and dedication that drew me to the Legion of Super-Heroes, and their culture owes a lot to my love of history and fantasy.

Romance, of course, is the most prominent thread in the story, but I also like movies and books with a lot of action and escalating stakes.  There can’t always be something blowing up, though, and my small-town upbringing contributed a lot to the imaginary town of Wayfarer, Georgia.

It’s probably fair to say the series has been influenced in some way by all the types of books I enjoy.

TRC: How many books do you have planned for the Protectors series?

Nancy:  At the moment, six, but series arcs have a way of evolving, so there may well be more.

TRC: If you could virtually cast the series, which actors or model would best represent the main characters?

Nancy:  Hmm.  I have to think about that one.  Many of the writers I know do virtual casting before they start writing, but I’ve never been one of them.  I tend to write the character and then see which famous faces might fit.  For Griff, a young Christopher Reeve (without the Superman hair) comes closest, and Val has the girl-next-door appeal of Mary McCormack from IN PLAIN SIGHT.

Actor Lucas Bryant of HAVEN is almost a perfect double for Stefan, the hero of GUARDIAN.  The actress who most resembles Mel, the heroine, is Kathleen Munroe, with her hair dark as it was on STARGATE UNIVERSE.

TRC: GUARDIAN is the May 2013 release for the Protectors series. Would you please tell us something about the premise? Who will be the main characters?

Nancy:  GUARDIAN revolves around mage physician Stefan Harper from RENEGADE and Camellia “Mel” Wray, the Mundane (or non-mage) FBI agent he once hoped to marry.  They meet again when a friend of hers is murdered and Stefan is called in to consult about a strange toxin in what’s left of the victim’s blood. Their old attraction quickly rekindles, but his secrets and her fears still stand in their way.

TRC: You are a member of the Romance Bandits. What and who are the Romance Bandits and how did you become involved?

Nancy:  The Romance Bandits are a blog group formed by some of RWA’s 2006 Golden Heart finalists.   There were eighteen original members, but I wasn’t one of them. I didn’t know most of the others and wasn’t sure what being part of something like this might involve.  After meeting several of them at a conference, I asked if I could join the group.  There are currently seventeen of us.  We talk about romance, books, movies, and life in general.  http://www.romancebandits.com

TRC: Many writers bounce ideas with family and friends. With whom do you bounce ideas?

Nancy:  I’m part of a brainstorming group that meets twice yearly.  If we need to wrestle with something in between, email is a great help.  For guy-specific questions, I talk to the two I live with.

TRC: Writer’s block is a very real phenomenon for many authors. How do you handle the stress and anxiety of writer’s block?

Nancy:  I have four main ways to cope.  One is to write something else that doesn’t matter, anything that will result in words flowing onto virtual paper.  Sometimes playing Tetris on our son’s old Nintendo 64 game console lets my subconscious work out the problem.   When all else fails, I clean the bathroom, which at least lets me feel virtuous for a while.

When something is due, though, producing words is imperative, so I sit down and write, even if I don’t much care for what’s coming out, on the assumption I can fix it later.  At least I then have something to fix.

TRC: Would you please tell us what you do in your spare time when you are not writing?

Nancy:  I enjoy reading, listening to music, or watching television or a movie.

TRC: On what are you currently working?

Nancy:  I’m doing revisions on PROTECTOR, a novella scheduled for March 2013, and GUARDIAN.

TRC: Would you like to add anything else?

Nancy:  PROTECTOR is about wildland firefighter Edie Lang and helicopter pilot Josh Campbell, who are both mages. They think their one-night stand three years ago wrote “The End” to their mutual attraction until they meet again while fighting a wildfire. Then they’re forced to admit they feel more than mere attraction, but they have differences that make them fear risking their hearts.

If I were casting Josh, I would choose Scott Speedman of the Underworld movies and Last Resort. For Edie, I’d pick Amy Carlson of Blue Bloods. The picture on her website is perfect for Edie.

Thank you very much for reviewing RENEGADE and for having me as a guest today, Sandy.  I appreciate the opportunity to chat about the book.

I’d also like to encourage anyone who is pursuing a dream to persevere.  I’ve been lucky in having a supportive family and finding a community of writers who encourage each other.  I think luck is always an element in success, and we have to keep trying until the lucky break arrives.

LIGHTNING ROUND

Favorite Food
Spaghetti with marinara sauce

Favorite Dessert
Tiramisu

Favorite TV Show
Three-way tie:  Castle, White Collar, and Burn Notice

Favorite Movie
To Kill A Mockingbird

Last Movie You Saw
The Avengers

Dark or Milk Chocolate
Milk, definitely!

Do you have any pets?
Yes, a bossy golden retriever mix.

TRC: Thank you Nancy for taking the time to answer our questions. Congratulations on the release of RENEGADE. We wish you all the best.

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Northcott Brings Romance, Suspense and the Paranormal to RENEGADE, the
First Book in her The Protectors Series

RENEGADE, the first novel in three time Golden Heart Award Finalist Nancy Northcott’s The Protectors series, introduces one of Collegium council’s top sheriffs, Valeria Banning, the mage council’s sheriff for the southeastern United States. Valeria doesn’t just take her job seriously, she takes it personally. So when Griffin Dare, a notorious fugitive sworn to protect innocent Mundanes and mages from dark magic, risks his life to save her, she has to wonder why. To find the answer, she’ll put everything on the line, starting with her heart.

Before Valeria can recover from the attack that almost killed her, evil forces are moving against them. Soon, they’re fighting side by side. What they are doing is forbidden, and when the council discovers they are working together, Valeria and Griffin must run for their lives, and not just from the law. Danger threatens at every turn as they try to prevent the advent of a ghoul takeover, and struggle to find the traitor they believe is betraying the Collegium and working with ghouls to send unsuspecting mages to their death.

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4. Giveaway runs from November 5-8, 2012

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Renegade ( The Protectors Series #1) by Nancy Northcott

Renegade (The Protectors Series #1) by Nancy Northcott

RENEGADE (The Protector Series #1) by Nancy Northcott

RENEGADE is the first storyline in Nancy Northcott’s (November 2012 release) Protector series. Renegade focuses on 27year old mage protector Valeria Banning and rogue mage Griffin Dare. As the shire reeve (sheriff) for the southeastern United States Valeria is responsible for a team of soldiers and is duty bound to kill Griffin Dare. Considered a rogue mage and a murderer, Griffin has been on the run for 6 years following the death of his former girlfriend and a fellow mage. Implicated in the deaths, Griffin has been handed a death sentence should anyone bring him home. But there is more to the deaths than the Collegium of Mages are willing to hear. Griffin’s claims of self-defense have never been heard and he is about to meet the woman who will steal his heart and possibly set him free.

Mages are a gifted species of people who source their power from the elements. But there is an enemy against their kind, who suck the power and life essence from the mage, known as ghouls. Similar to vampires, the ghouls take down their prey, both mundane and mage, to feed from their blood. Leaving behind a trail of venomous poison in their victim’s blood, those who survive will eventually become ghoul. Griffin has made it his mission to protect the mundane from attack, secretly hiding many at his house, but an attack against Griffin, will find that he is harboring a secret that could end his life sooner than later.

Griffin and Valeria meet when she is set up while on assignment. Finding herself face to face with a wanted man, Valeria is unsure whether to trust Griffin, but she will soon discover that much of what she has been told about the man has been fabricated by the Collegium of Mages.

As the storyline develops, Griffin will reveal the truth behind the charges against him, and it will be Valeria who willing places herself in danger to aid the man with whom she is falling in love. But along the way, they will discover that not all is it should be, when mundanes and human are found to be demon possessed by dark magic and have targeted Valeria and Griffin for extermination. And it will be a decidedly different Griffin who will reveal to Valeria the people he believes are behind the accusations and attempted murders of he and his friends. With both enemies and friends on the Collegium Council, Valeria soon realizes that she can no longer trust those she once called family and friends, and Griffin is no longer willing to risk Valeria’s life with his own.

The relationship between Valeria and Griffin is sexually charged and as forbidden as sin. Knowing she will be labeled a traitor for her betrayal to the Collegium, Valeria and Griffin embark on a ‘courtship on the run’ as they try and stay one step ahead of both ghouls and the mage who have been ordered to kill the couple.

Nancy Northcott introduces a series of fellow mage who are both friend and foe in the Collegium. From Dr. Stefan Harper who is the Collegium’s chief physician and Griffin’s best friend to Griffin’s second in command-Will Davis. But it is Valeria’s former guardian and Collegium Council chief Gene Blake that will place Griffin and Valeria in the most danger.

From blood magic, Dark of the Moon rituals, demons to Satanists, chaos magic and compulsion spells the Mages have their hands full when trying to decipher the enemy’s next move. But the biggest threat will come from someone in the Collegium and Griffin will have to face the ultimate test in a dual where only one mage will be left standing.

Nancy Northcott’s RENEGADE is a fast paced and fascinating look at the paranormal. There is plenty of detailed information in the storyline as it is the first novel in a series. The character development reveals a depth that allows the reader to get inside the story, and the dramatic turn to the storyline may perhaps drag a tear or two from your eye. Renegade has an amazing and eclectic group of characters and builds upon an exciting premise with many stories still to be told. An ancient struggle for power between the mage and the ghoul will force the humans they encounter to reconsider who is a friend and who is the enemy. Congratulations to Nancy Northcott on an amazing introductory novel.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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