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Against the backdrop of terrorism on U.S. soil, Brockmann (The Unsung Hero) weaves three complex romantic relationshipsAone fondly recalled, one unexpectedly resumed and one bursting at the seams to get startedAinto a tight tale that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the author's next installment. When terrorists kidnap her grandmother, Eve, and her 10-year-old daughter, Amy, widowed translator Meg takes an Eastern European official hostage to trade for her lost family members. Readers will forgive the plot's implausibility as Meg hurls herself headlong into her risky rescue attempt in spite of interference by former flame and Navy SEAL Lt. John Nilsson. While heating tension and passion to the boiling point, Brockmann firmly squashes the clich? of military men with hearts of stone and imbues her SEALs with honest emotional courage. In an equally refreshing move, she then stands the romance formula on its head, making the SEALs chase the intelligent, self-confident women who've done just fine so far without them. A smart, thrilling keeper among so many disposable stories, this is one to recommend heartily to friends. (Mar. 1)
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Continuing her novels of romantic suspense that feature Navy SEAL heroes (The Unsung Hero), Brockmann brings together a heroine whose daughter and grandmother have been kidnapped by religious terrorists and a SEAL hero who was in love with the heroine years earlier and is now charged with negotiating the situation. She then spins an unforgettable, riveting adventure that is fast-paced and a bit chilling. A RITA award-winning writer, Brockmann lives near Boston.
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Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Ivy Books; Reissue edition (February 27, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0804119538
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804119535
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,090 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Expected, July 16, 2001
When I purchased "The Defiant Hero", I really wasn't expecting to like it(me not being a big fan of action, shoot em' up types of novels). The book was much more than I expected it to be. In fact, the next in the series is at the top of my reading list. If I'm not mistakened it's entitled "Over the Edge".

The "The Defiant Hero" actually involves three stories in one, with approximately six main characters. One story(the main one) involves Navy SEAL, John Nilsson and Meg Moore, the woman with whom he fell in love a few years earlier, but couldn't have. Meg and John(Nils) are brought together again when her daughter, Amy, and grandmother, Eve, are kidnapped by foreign terrorists. John wants to make sure he doesn't lose Meg a second time as she makes every attempt, by risking her own life, to save that of her daughter. Out of desperation, Meg is beyond reason and is willing to do whatever it takes to get Amy back, and Nils is more than prepared to make sure she doesn't make herself the sacrificial lamb, even if he has to die doing so.

The second story taking place was my favorite and is why I loved the book. It involves the beautiful, biracial FBI agent, Alyssa Locke and handsome Navy SEAL, Sam Starrett. Sam and Alyssa met during a previous mission, and have decided that each doesn't like the other. Their paths cross again when they're forced to work together to try and rescue those being held. The sexual tension between these two is working overtime. Alyssa sees Sam as nothing more than a chauvinistic male racist, while he 'seemingly' views her as a stuck up sexual object. Through the strangest of circumstances, sparks start to fly, something Sam had been secretly hoping for all along. Alyssa, on the other hand, isn't so willing to form any type of relationship with Sam, to his dismay.

In reality, these two individuals are really into each other, yet they don't realize it. I found this part of the book to be the most enjoyable. It was not only romantic, but funny as well. You'll find yourself laughing out loud at Sam and Alyssa. I can't wait to read Over the Edge, Brockmann's continuation of the series. In that book the story of these two complicated people continues.

There is a third story which involves the grandmother's retrospective of her earlier life as told to Amy and one of the kidnappers. This one, I didn't like. There didn't seem to be a need for it, especially with the other two stories being so well written. I found myself rushing through this part to get to the other two(Starrett and Locke's especially).

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brockmann dazzles with follow-up to Unsung Hero, March 21, 2001
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Suzanne Brockmann is the only author I know who can successfully weave three sub-plots into one novel and give each the attention it deserves. Even more impressive, she makes the reader care about each sub-plot. The book starts off with a bang when Meg Moore is informed that her daughter and grandmother have been kidnapped by Kazbekistani extremists. They want Meg to kill or bring them a K-stani terrorist in exchange for the lives of her family. Faced with impossible choices, Meg asks for help from Navy SEAL John Nilsson, a man with whom she has a complicated past. At the same time, Meg's grandmother, Eve, keeps her granddaughter, Amy, from being afraid by telling her about the first love of her life in the days before Britain's involvement in WWII. Adding spice to the mix, Brockmann reintroduces Navy SEAL Sam Starrett and once Navy now FBI agent, Alyssa Locke, two adversaries who are wildly attracted despite tremendous differences. The book is fast-paced, the dialogue is crisp and resonates with authenticity, the characters all compelling. Bring on the next one in this fantastic series, Suzanne!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Story times 2.5, June 15, 2002
By BCBLoyd "bcbloyd" (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
Defiant Hero is more than a love story. It's two love stories in one. I enjoyed the present day adventures of Meg and John, but was even more amazed to find a WWII love story sprinkled throughout the plot that was endearing, thrilling, and actually brought me to tears. As if that's not enough, the sparking antics of secondary characters (FBI agent Locke and Navy SEAL Starrett) was another bonus. I can't wait for their book!
I stongly disagree with the other reviewer who wrote that it was a waste of money and time. I'm glad I took the chance: It was like having two novels and a sneak-peak at a third all in one book! Brockmann does a great job weaving it all together and effectively touching on the differences between life and love in the 40's versus the same in the 90's. The only suggestion I'd make is to change the title to Defiant Heroes! (Plural) Ralph-pronounced Rafe-deserves some credit on the title!:)
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5.0 out of 5 stars review of the defiant Hero
A good book with a lot of suspense. I plan to read all of the others in this series. The product came came in great condition with no problems would buy from this vendor again
Published 9 days ago by Shellia Adams

5.0 out of 5 stars a compelling read
I liked the first book in this series, but this one was even better. I liked the way the author weaves together so many stories. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carly

4.0 out of 5 stars Great series - and rather addictive
I read this one after reading Over the Edge (Book 3)in this series. The stories do stand on their own, but it's much better to read them in sequence as you see characters... Read more
Published 10 months ago by surprised reader

3.0 out of 5 stars The Defiant Hero
The United States refuses to negotiate with terrorists. Meg Moore remembered the warning from her job as a translator in a European embassy. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ellie

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
I just fell in love with this book, I love the way that she mixes comedy, romance, and suspense all in one book. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. M. PARKER

3.0 out of 5 stars Forget Nils and Meg: It's all about Sam and Alyssa
First I must take issue with the fact that people keep insisting that you don't have to read the Troubleshooters books in sequence. I contend you do. Read more
Published 16 months ago by t.m.

1.0 out of 5 stars I disliked the characters, and I disliked the author's writing style.
The author has five different stories happening, 3 current day and 2 flashbacks. She frequently is telling one story, then stops at a cliff-hanger point, then goes on to another... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jane Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars Suzanne Brockmann, I've read them all!
I was hooked on Ms. Brockmann's characters from the very first book. You don't have to read them in the order they were written but do so if you can. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kathleen A. Clisbee

3.0 out of 5 stars It's Sam & Alyssa's show
I really disliked this book. If it wasn't for Sam & Alyssa's story, the one "true saving grace" of this tired-awful book, I would have given it 1 star. Read more
Published on January 5, 2007 by S. Woods

4.0 out of 5 stars 2nd book in a fabulous series
This one was book 2 in the Navy SEALS Team 16 series.

And I gotta say, I'm getting really attached to this series. Read more
Published on July 7, 2006 by JJN-1313

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