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Make No Promises [Mass Market Paperback]

Charlotte Maclay (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)


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June 2006
Used to roughing it, Taylor Travini had no desire for protection and no fear of being alone in a foreign country. She and her twin brother were experienced travelers. But now Terry had vanished in Chile, and in searching for him Taylor found a world of trouble. Offering to help was a gray-eyed stranger in a grungy Santiago bar.

Rafe Maguire had seen too much. His years with the Army Rangers had hardened him, along with the deaths of his wife and child. He'd turned mercenary, training soldiers of whomever would pay. But though his hands were lethal weapons, they could never kill his past---just as Rafe could never snuff his instinct to protect. And this tall blonde needed more than just a strong arm.

An independent beauty and a war-weary veteran, both Taylor and Rafe had a lot to learn. And with a kiss as incendiary as the plot in which they found themselves embroiled, the pair would start by discovering life isn't worth living when you can MAKE NO PROMISES.


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From the Author

If you like Suzanne Brockman or enjoyed the movie "Romancing the Stone," give Make No Promises. a try.

About the Author

After 39 category romance novels, Make No Promises is Charlotte Maclay's debut romantic suspense.

Charlotte is a long-time member of Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America. Her books have been translated into a half-dozen difference languages and honored with the National Readers' Choice Award, Orange Rose Award and various awards from Romantic Times.


Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 323 pages
  • Publisher: Leisure (June 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0505526492
  • ISBN-13: 978-0505526496
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,169,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Suspense Romance, June 15, 2006
This review is from: Make No Promises (Mass Market Paperback)
Taylor Travini of Travini Vineyards of California arrives in Chile to find her twin brother, Terry who has disappeared. From the time Taylor arrives in Chile, she finds herself in mega trouble. Attempts are made on her life, she is framed and jailed for possession of drugs, and it goes down hill from there. Rafe Maguire is an ex-army ranger turned mercenary who trains Chilean recruits for the army forces. Rafe has his own demons to banish and he has no time to protect this American woman who seems to have done something to have the Mafia after her, but Rafe just can't leave her to her own defenses she will end up a statistic for sure. There is sexual tension from the time they lay eyes on each other. The persistent undercurrent of sexual attraction combined with the heart pounding suspense of the story keeps you turning pages. This book has it all mobsters, drugs, espionage, terrorists, and a political coup in the making. Taylor is too stubborn and determined for her own good, and will not back down from anything until she finds her brother and proves herself to her father, something she has been trying to do all her life. Rafe is a road weary warrior, and together they are an unlikely couple, but they are a team due to circumstances and an explosive one at that. If you are looking for a thrilling suspenseful romance, this is the book for you. I look forward to more books from Charlotte Maclay.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous read!, June 19, 2006
This review is from: Make No Promises (Mass Market Paperback)
Wow! I loved it. The adventure swept me along and left me with a strong desire to visit the southern-most tip of Chile. What a great story, excellent pacing, very well-written, great characters and a hot romance to boot. What's not to like?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Action-adventure romance with a dollop of suspense, August 31, 2010
This review is from: Make No Promises (Mass Market Paperback)
I must let you know that I have had this book in my to-read stash for quite awhile; I am just sorry that it took me so long to finish it before now. I wish I could find other stories written by Charlotte Maclay. Except for a couple of Harlequins, this looks like the only title she has had published.

Rafe Maguire is a retired US Army Ranger earning a living training the local military in Chile on how to fight. Taylor Travini arrived in this South American country to find her twin brother, Terry, who went missing. She is not aware of anything illegal or suspicious at this point. Terry loves to photograph animals and sometimes lets time fly. Taylor has been known to come to his aid before but soon realizes that her twin may be in more trouble then either realizes. The locals are hiding things from her and someone is trying to get her to leave at any cost, including killing her.

Rafe sees Taylor for the first time in a seedy bar asking questions and realizes she is in danger. From here on out the action escalates. Taylor lets him help her out of this jam and soon they become partners in connecting the dots between the Chilian mafia, some terrorists and high-ranking political officials. What has Terry got himself into? This is the question Taylor needs an answer to besides locating him so they can go back home.

At thirty nine years of age Rafe has wondered recently how he can continue his job at his current pace. Rafe lost his young wife and child three years before and he has had quite a time letting his personal life move on. Taylor is nothing like his deceased wife in looks or actions. Of course there are some implausible scenes that I found hard to believe that Rafe and Taylor could make it through but in this respect the book read like a James Bond novel; things happened to keep the action flowing. The chemistry between Rafe and Taylor was great.

Actually, I could see this book being developed into an action-romance movie with a smart director. All things considered, if you like a quick read and can get past some of the crazy things that happen to our hero and heroine, you should like Rafe and Taylor's story. The conclusion to their adventures makes sense so give this book a try. I think you will be glad you did.
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