Love and Glory (Silhouette, By Request 3's)(A Question of Honor, No Surrender, Return of a Hero) [Paperback]

Lindsay McKenna (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Silhouette; Reprint edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373201737
• ISBN-13: 978-0373201730
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

That Gemini energy got the best of me in this life time! The best place to introduce the multi-facets of my varied life is through my blog: www.talesfromechocanyon.blogspot.com. There, you will me me, the author as I pen writing journal info for aspiring writers, the gardener who loves roses, Iris, Day lilies and anything else that blooms, the medical astrologer, the person who came from Eastern Cherokee metis background via my father, the horse lover, the Earth lover and the mystic.

I was raised in a metaphysical household. The strange was normal. My father, being the metaphysician he was, would often talk of ghosts coming through the house, who they were, what they said, and so on. I know this probably sounds pretty out of this world--but that was my world growing up. My father's Cherokee blood runs strong in me in many ways. He used to tell us stories all the time and I'm sure this rubbed off on me and fueled my desire to write, which started at age 13. My mother used to read us stories when he didn't tell us a story. I believe that reading being prominent in our household all conspired to help me be a storyteller when I grew up!

I went into the US Navy when I was eighteen years old. I became a meteorologist because I loved Father Sky and the cloud beings. Before I went into the military, I got my student pilot's license. I soloed at age sixteen in twelve hours time. I earned my money picking night crawlers every night in our orchard and selling them by the hundreds of dozens to local sporting goods stores in the area. By the time I went into the Navy at eighteen, I had forty hours of flight time logged. And because of my military background, I created the sub-genre of Military Romance in the romance publishing Industry in 1983 with Captive of Fate (Silhouette Special Edition). I write what I know and I honor and respect all men and women who either served or are serving our country. They are all heroes and heroines in my eyes.

I was a fencer (I met my husband, David, in fencing--we crossed swords and it was love at first parry...) for many years. Being part of the East Coast fencing salles, I was one of the few women to take on epee and saber--and fight the guys on the copper strip--and win. The women who refused to just use a foil to fence with, opened up a whole new era for women after us to fence all three weapons. Men said the epee and saber were 'too heavy' for us girls--but we showed them differently! Now, in the Olympics, women are allowed to fence in more than just foil. That makes me proud of our burgeoning efforts so long ago. Women can do anything!

I was one of the first women firefighters in Ohio back in 1983. I routinely rolled on 400 of the 600 fire calls a year we had, and knew how to drive the pumper, the tanker and do any job a volunteer firefighter has to do. I also took training in hazardous materials down at the Reynoldsburg Fire Academy in Columbus, Ohio.

My life has been one of breaking through stereotypes, breaking down doors closed to women and showing that women are smart, strong, and capable. As a Native American raised woman, I came from a matriarchal background--not a patriarchal one as most women come from. And because of that, my books show strong, smart women who are equal to any man. I like showing the world that women are equals. We don't need to say one gender is better than the other. Rather, we need to realize, honor and use everyone's best skills and talents to make this world a better place to live. I feel like I've lived about five lives packed into one and all of this adventure and experience is reflected in the books I write.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars :), August 1, 2001

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Jennifer Medlock (AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love and Glory (Silhouette, By Request 3's)(A Question of Honor, No Surrender, Return of a Hero) (Paperback)

Morgan's Mercenaries--This is where it all begins. Love and Glory is a great reprint of the three stories that started it all. The stories of the strong and proud Trayhern siblings Noah, Alyssa, and finally Morgan.

A Question of Honor--This is the first book in the now famous series of Lindsay McKennas-Morgan's Mercenaries. This is the story of Morgan's brother Noah Trayhern. Noah is a U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant. Noah has had to work a lot harder than most for his position and for the respect of others because his brother Morgan has been labeled a traitor by his country. Noah does not want to offer his home as safe house to Kit, a Narcotics Agent with the Police Department, but Noah knows that to refuse would only give those in power something to use against him. Noah must also admit that he is attracted to Kit, but they have a job to do, but as the danger increases so does their attraction. They can only hope that they both survive the danger to be able to have a chance at the future. This is a great story of one man's will to bring honor to his family and love into his life.

No Surrender--This is the story of Alyssa Trayhern. This is the second story in Lindsay Mckenna's famous Morgan's Mercenaries series. Alyssa is the sister of Morgan Trayhern. Alyssa has had several strikes against her in her quest to become a pilot in the U.S. Navy. First of all she is a woman, and second she is the sister of the man that has been labeled as a traitor by his country. Through all of the name calling and being ignored by her instructors she survives and finally has her chance to be a co-pilot for the Navy. Alyssa believes that things are finally looking up, that is, until she learns that her mentor is U.S. Navy First Lieutenant Clay Cantrell. Clay's brother Stephen was one of the men that Alyssa's brother Morgan was said to have deserted and as a result Stephen and the rest of the men under Morgan were killed. Clay has a grudge, but angrily finds himself attracted to Alyssa. Alyssa never gives up, she has no intention of surrendering to Clay or anyone else. Alyssa can only hope that Clay can get past his hate to see the life that they could share. This is a great story of one very strong woman, who has survived the worst life could throw at her and still come out on top.

Return of a Hero--This is the story of Morgan Trayhern. This is the third book in the famous Lindsay McKenna series-Morgan's Mercenaries. Morgan has been labeled as a traitor by his country. Morgan was commanding a company of marines in Vietnam when he was ordered to put his men on Hill 164. All of his men were killed except for Morgan and one other man. Several men in power knew that they made a mistake and decided to make Morgan the fall guy. Morgan was not expected to survive his injuries from the battle on Hill 164. The other man that survived was instructed to give a statement that basically said Morgan turned his back on his men and joined the enemy. Now seven years later Morgan is back in the U.S. and meets Laura Bennett a writer and researcher for the U.S. military. Laura wants Morgan to fight to clear his name and get his life back and to fight for their possible future together. This is a heartbreaking story of one man who was willing to fight for his country and than have is country turn on him. Morgan has survived so much, but now he wants his life back, his good name, his family, and the love of a woman willing to risk everything to help him.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want the back ground for Morgan's Mercenaries?, May 7, 2000

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debra barrow - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love and Glory (Silhouette, By Request 3's)(A Question of Honor, No Surrender, Return of a Hero) (Paperback)

Read these when they originally came out. Anyone who loves the "Morgan's Mercenaries" books and want to know more about Morgan -- and his family roots. This is the book to read. When they orignally came out I could hardly wait until the next one was issued. I loved revisiting these books and highly recommend them to others.