Divided Loyalties

by L.K. Malone

Mix Middle Eastern politics, terrorism, and some deadly secrets on one military base with multinational diplomats talking about a possible Arab-Israeli peace accord and you've got a recipe for a riveting tale of divided loyalties.

Genres: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Thriller, Christian

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 21, 2001

About the author

As a child, L.K. Malone liked to make up episodes of her favorite TV shows when she was supposed to be napping. Her favorite pastimes include reading, writing, and enjoying time with her large extended family, which includes a handsome menagerie of pets and two lovely young women she met through Denver Kids.

Reviews

[E.A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a re-read for me from ages ago. While I found some things to be disjointed… Like head hopping, and a few unbelievable situations, I still enjoyed the story. I’m not really sure how much of that was nostalgia or how much of it was the story itself.

I loved the romance between the main characters, and remember that being one of my favorite parts of the book. I also think the story, while a bit fantastical, is really entertaining.

I would say for those who Christian enjoy romantic suspense, you may be prone to criticize this a little harshly, but at its heart it’s a good story. I think it held up to my initial love it!

[Contessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first picked up Divided Loyalties in July of 2001 at a little Christian bookstore that went out of business very shortly afterwards. Nobody knew that the events in this book could be true just after September 11, 2001. The book is very fast-paced and action-packed. L.K. Malone produced a suspense-filled storyline with many twists. Espionage, love, kidnapping, war, assassination. There are many words that can describe this book. Giselle first meets Raz Chayil at the beginning of the book at the age of 18. When kidnappers try to grab Giselle, Raz heroically saves the day. Giselle's father, Admiral Hardy then places Giselle in self-defense training by none other than Chayil. Giselle and Chayil have a strong romance throughout the book. Filled with terrorism and espionage, this book is a MUST read for romantic suspense readers. I am, however, a little cautious to give a spoiler alert. Chayil is Jewish and throughout the book Jewish Chayil and Catholic Giselle come into conflict. I am reminded of the scripture warning of unequally yoked marriages. A small spoiler alert. Chayil finally reads Giselle's Bible and becomes a Messianic Jew by the end of the book.

[LeAnne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A page turner. Believable characters and motivation even when the seeming motivation changes several times. The conversion scenes are well done. Unfortunately, the first scene is un-subtle enough to turn off unbelieving readers before they get into it. With the Middle East setting, I expected a Zionist driven plot, but it isn't.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrifying, but a real page turner!

[OnceUponABlonde]

DNF. Will try again later

[Sue Perkinson Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

[Jeni Enjaian · Rating 3 out of 5]

The previous two times I read this book, I absolutely loved it; my original rating was 5 stars. When I picked up the book this time around, I thought I had a sure thing in my hand.
Instead, I read through a fast-paced, ill-developed, feel-good read. I'm not sure what drew me so strongly to the book in the first place. The conspiracy could form the backbone of a solid novel if developed carefully and adequately tied the loose-ends or left them dangling in a satisfying manner rather than tying the loose-ends into knots that fall apart at the first step.
This book did not survive the second round of the purge from my personal collection.

[Melissa Webbb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for the first time when I was in 7th grade. It's amazing! A must read for anybody. The beginning is a bit dull, but I think if you push through that you'll be a fan of this one hit wonder!

[Hk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read this book so many times and it keeps me in suspense every time...even though I know the ending. One of my favorite books ever.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhh! So good!

Ahhh! So good!

Some books just keep you captivated until the very end and this is one of them... A keeper for sure!!

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book many years ago and put it in my keeper pail. I will be reading this one again.