Midnight Hero (Silhouette Intimate Moments) [Mass Market Paperback]

Diana Duncan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Silhouette Intimate Moments | Publication Date: April 1, 2005

Book-loving Bailey Chambers yearned to give herself, body and soul, to sexy SWAT cop Conall O'Rourke. His passionate kisses torched a four-alarm blaze in her body, but her growing fears of losing him to the hazards of his job led to a New Year's Eve breakup.

Then fate intervened....

Trying to convince Bailey to give them a second chance put Con and his lover in the line of fire, fighting deadly enemies with only a few short hours to save innocent hostages--and themselves. As the deadline ticked closer and the danger mounted, Bailey risked losing much more than just her heart....

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373274297
• ISBN-13: 978-0373274291
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 3.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,708,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

When her dreams of becoming a ballerina were quashed by early-onset klutziness, Diana Duncan took up the safer vocation of writing. Her first thrilling masterpiece--written in orange crayon--was titled "Perky the Kitten," and became an instant bestseller with her grandparents.

Her childhood growing up as a military brat gave her ability to leap into a conversation with anyone, anywhere, anytime...and she always discovers a new friend in the process. This gift of gab perfectly equipped her for a career that involves making stuff up.

Di is famous for using seven words when one will do. She wields smart-assery like a samurai sword, and will be the first to volunteer in a catastrophe. Of course, she was probably the one who caused the catastrophe. She's fiercely loyal to her friends and family...but in the event of the upcoming zombie apocalypse, she won't hesitate to use them as human shields.

She loves her job as an author, and claims writing is the most fun she's ever had while wearing her sock monkey pajamas. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, and adopting abandoned curbside furniture to refurbish into treasures.

Diana published 6 award-winning books with a traditional NY publishing house before going rogue with Indie publishing.

Di loves to hear from her readers. Write to her at [e-mail] Join her on Facebook on her official author page, and feel free to stop by and ogle her kilted hunks on her website http://www.dianaduncan.com

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Midnight Hero, November 9, 2006

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Candice (FL, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Midnight Hero (Silhouette Intimate Moments) (Mass Market Paperback)

Book store owner Bailey Chambers can't get past her fear of losing her Sexy SWAT cop Conall O'Rourke to the hazards of his job. The childhood fear that she'll lose him the way she lost her father. She breaks up with him saying its for the best, but Conall doesn't think so. Con and Bailey end up in the middle of a dangerous bank robbery at the mall where Bailey works. During this time can Bailey overcome her fear and let herself love Conall? Can Conall convince her that past fears shouldn't stop the love they have for each other?

The first in the Forever in a 24hr Day series, this one kicks it off. You almost immediately want to learn more about the four SWAT brothers and can't wait for the next story. Diana Duncan sure knows how to keep your interest with her stories and I couldn't put it down, much like the following two books in this series.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Romantic Suspence Novel, June 22, 2008

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Veronica (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Midnight Hero (Silhouette Intimate Moments) (Mass Market Paperback)

I cannot praise this novel highly enough. The characters are three-dimensional, their actions make sense, and their personalities are totally likeable. The plot is fast-paced and has many twists and turns. The ending is the perfect finish and so romantic that it practically melted me down into a pool of slush. In short, Midnight Hero by Diana Duncan is not to be missed!

Bailey Chambers works in a bookstore and is naturally averse to violence and danger. Her father, a fireman, died during duty when she was a teenager, and she doesn't think she can cope with a partner who works in a dangerous job. She has been dating Conall O'Rourke for the past six months, and they are both deeply in love. However, Conall is a SWAT cop and used to putting his life on the line. At the start of the novel he has decided to ask Bailey to marry him, but before they can decide on whether they have a future together, both Bailey and Conall are swept up into a hostage situation in the mall. They have to tackle their own demons as well as a gang of ruthless criminals...

Although the plot may sound fairly standard for a romance novel, the way it is handled by the author makes it stand out head and shoulders above anything similar I have read in years. Bailey and Connall are both wonderful characters and two of the most realistic I have ever read. They are thoughtful and kind and noble. Frankly, I was cheering them on from beginning to end. Connall is as tough and masculine as any hero, but he is also not afraid to tell Bailey how much he cares for her. In too many romance novels, the hero almost has to be forced at gunpoint to admit his feelings, and this book is a refreshing contrast to that.

The book is set over only one day, and yet the author really gives you a sense of how Bailey and Connall's relationship has developed over the previous 6 months. I loved the descriptions of how they met and their previous dates. The book also has a great balance between action and romance - the characters are together almost constantly and the suspence elements never get in the way of the developing relationship.

Overall, this is a truly wonderful book. It made my heart pound and also made me laugh and cry numerous times as I was so wrapped up in the danger and romance. I have already read another one of the 'Forever in a Day' series written by Duncan, and it was just as satisying as this one! Of course, I've also placed an order for all of the other books written by the author and can't wait for them to arrive.

A highly recommended 5 star read!