The Saint : Heroes of Heyday (Harlequin Superromance No. 1231) [Mass Market Paperback]

Kathleen O'Brien (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373712316
• ISBN-13: 978-0373712311
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,540,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Since the day Harlequin bought her first novel, Kathleen has published more than 30 titles with them- everything from hot, sexy contemporaries to dark, brooding suspense. Read in more than 30 countries and 29 languages, she's a five-time finalist for the prestigious RWA RITA Award, a winner of the Maggie Award, and a three-time finalist for Romantic Times' Reviewer's Choice.

Kathleen comes from a family of writers, poets, and journalists- though she may be the one shameless romantic in the bunch. A true Cancer, she values home and family above everything and wouldn't dream of ditching a single friend, memory, gift, or love letter. Consequently, her office is a mess, full of books, colored cut glass, photo albums, Madame Alexander dolls, and a cockatiel who whistles the theme from "The X Files." She is addicted to Mozart and Elvis, Dancing With the Stars, Dorothy Dunnett novels, and sugar-free Popsicles.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars unexpected....Emotional, February 17, 2007

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Karrin Ludeking-Berman "KLB" (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Saint : Heroes of Heyday (Harlequin Superromance No. 1231) (Mass Market Paperback)

From the Back of the book:
There's a little sinner in the heart of every saint.
Everyone in Heyday loves Kieran McClintock. He is the golden boy, beloved son to the town's richest man, and he lives up to his saintly reputation. Only one person begs to differ.
Claire Strickland's life was ruined by Kieran, and she's not about to forgive him- not even when she discovers that she's pregnant with his baby.

This book will hook you Kieran labeled the saint, but he never believes it, He live his own life picking a job he loves instead of the job his father wants him to do. Claire's grief is soooo real you feel her pain and her healing. This book allows the growth that any great story needs.

4.0 out of 5 stars engaging contemporary romance, October 12, 2004

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Saint : Heroes of Heyday (Harlequin Superromance No. 1231) (Mass Market Paperback)

In Heyday, everyone is excited by the high school football team's success. However, an accident occurs as star quarterback Steve Strickland, driving to fast to make practice on time, crashes his car and dies. His older sister Claire, who was raising him, blames his coach the town golden boy Kieran "The Saint" McClintock for her sibling's death.

Two years later, Kieran still feels guilty that his philosophy that the team came first led to the speeding vehicle and death, so and while in Richmond attending a conference, he visits Claire to offer a comforting shoulder. His good intentions turn into an evening of passion. Not long afterward the grieving and guilt feeling Claire learns she is pregnant. Kieran persuades her to marry him so their child will have a name, but actually wants more. How will he convince his wife who holds him responsible for Steve's death that he loves her?

This is an engaging contemporary romance starring two wonderful protagonists who are connected more by a tragedy than by their love or her pregnancy. Though two years have passed and Claire has somewhat moved on, readers will wonder how she could even deal with the man she holds accountable for her beloved brother's death. Still Kieran is a terrific lead character who wonders if his obsession to win at football lead to the loss of a life driven to meet that objective while Claire is a fine counterpart reminding him of his overdrive. Fans will enjoy this angst-laden tale of love seemingly sacked by the misfortune that changed their lives.

Harriet Klausner