Mercenary's Promise (Silhouette Romantic Suspense) [Mass Market Paperback]

Sharron McClellan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Romantic Suspense | Publication Date: September 1, 2009

Wilderness guide Bethany Darrow was desperate to save her kidnapped sister in Colombia, but lying about having the money to pay dark, mysterious mercenary Xavier Monero would cost her dearly. Especially when their forced proximity during a dangerous jungle rescue unleashed a smoldering, irresistible attraction.

Xavier knew the beautiful American was trouble the second he laid his eyes on her. Taking Bethany on the mission was a risk, and he wasn't prepared for the peril she placed on his heart. Suddenly he wanted more than fortune--he wanted Bethany, body and soul. But everything comes with a price....

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373276478
• ISBN-13: 978-0373276479
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,298,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I always planned to be a writer of some sort. However, when I went to college, I took journalism and creative writing and sadly, had the love of writing sucked out of me. So I turned to my next love--science. At first, I wanted to be a marine biologist, but there was the whole shark issue. Frankly, they freak me out.

Instead, I discovered the joys of playing in the dirt-a profession more commonly known as archaeology. For years, I focused on excavating ancient sites that included projectile points, burn pits and the occasional burial.

My focus returned to writing when I took a position during the archaeological off-season and ended up answering phones for Princess cruise line AKA The Love Boat. Which, when you consider I write romance, is somewhat ironic. It was during that time that I took to reading romance. It wasn't long before I fell in love with the genre and returned to my first love-writing.

Five years later, I sold to Silhouette.

Today, I live in San Diego, also known as the City of Perfect Weather. I write every morning (okay, most mornings), butcher the Spanish language whenever I can, and blog about my travels. I believe in hard work, having fun whenever posible, learning a new skill every year (this year, it's surfing) that Thrill of Brazil is the best pedicure color in the entire world, and I swear that my Muse spends most of her time in the bar down the street drinking gin and tonic with extra lime.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm liking this story!, January 25, 2010

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This review is from: Mercenary's Promise (Silhouette Romantic Suspense) (Mass Market Paperback)

Yes, a definite improvement over the last "Mercenary" story. (The heroine was waaayyy too pretty) This time around McClellan delves into the story of Bethany and Xavier and their race to save her sister from a Columbian terrorist group. Xavier's own sister is also being held hostage by FARC and so he agrees to help Bethany, for a price. Bethany needs Xavier and his team of rescue/ex-commandos but she lies about the money to pay for their services and Xavier desperately wants the money. The action moves quickly (as does the attraction btw Xavier & Bethany) The characters are engaging (Bethany can get a bit annoying imo)especially the secondary players. McClellan fits a fast-paced adventure into a quick read. Cudos for down-playing the "pretty" factor and upping the suspense in this plot twisting, sometimes harrowing tale.