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The Quiet Professionals #3.5
Titanis
Never Again.
A vow written in the blood of the fallen is threatened in Australia’s rugged Top End.
Eamon “Titanis” Straider left the military and civilization behind after betrayal cost the life of a teammate. Living on this super yacht, the ViCross, Eamon reluctantly agrees to host an event for his parents, who are part of the Australian political machine. When an attractive woman arrives with his mother, Eamon is furious—and determined to find out what she is hiding.
Lady Ellis Rostov-Leclair has never felt so threatened as she does by the infamous “Beast of Cape York,” a man notorious for removing people—by force if necessary—from his yacht. His uncanny perception endangers not only her reason for being aboard the ship, but a secret she’s held for twenty years.
When the yacht is seized by a man with one goal: make those responsible for his brother’s death pay—the Beast of Cape York must live up to his name and protect those under his charge, or die trying.
A vow written in the blood of the fallen is threatened in Australia’s rugged Top End.
Eamon “Titanis” Straider left the military and civilization behind after betrayal cost the life of a teammate. Living on this super yacht, the ViCross, Eamon reluctantly agrees to host an event for his parents, who are part of the Australian political machine. When an attractive woman arrives with his mother, Eamon is furious—and determined to find out what she is hiding.
Lady Ellis Rostov-Leclair has never felt so threatened as she does by the infamous “Beast of Cape York,” a man notorious for removing people—by force if necessary—from his yacht. His uncanny perception endangers not only her reason for being aboard the ship, but a secret she’s held for twenty years.
When the yacht is seized by a man with one goal: make those responsible for his brother’s death pay—the Beast of Cape York must live up to his name and protect those under his charge, or die trying.
158 pages, Paperback
Published April 4, 2017
About the author
Ronie Kendig
62 books1,292 followersRonie Kendig is a bestselling, award-winning author of over forty books. She grew up an Army brat, and now she and her Army-veteran husband have returned to their beloved Texas after a nearly ten-year stint on the East Coast. They survive on Sonic runs, barbecue, and peach cobbler that they share--sometimes--with Benning the Stealth Golden and AAndromeda the #mwdwashout. Ronie's degree in psychology has helped her pen novels of intense, raw characters.
Since launching onto the publishing scene, Ronie’s Rapid-Fire Fiction has hit the CBA Bestseller List, won the prestigious Christy Award, Carol Award, Realm Award, Alliance Award, back-to-back RT Reviewers' Choice Awards, the HOLT Medallion, the IRCA, and FamilyFiction’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ronie loves people and helping other writers through speaking, workshops, and/or mentoring. Find Ronie at www.roniekendig.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rapidfirefiction) , Twitter (@roniekendig), Goodreads, and Instagram (www.instagram.com/kendigronie ).
Since launching onto the publishing scene, Ronie’s Rapid-Fire Fiction has hit the CBA Bestseller List, won the prestigious Christy Award, Carol Award, Realm Award, Alliance Award, back-to-back RT Reviewers' Choice Awards, the HOLT Medallion, the IRCA, and FamilyFiction’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ronie loves people and helping other writers through speaking, workshops, and/or mentoring. Find Ronie at www.roniekendig.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/rapidfirefiction) , Twitter (@roniekendig), Goodreads, and Instagram (www.instagram.com/kendigronie ).
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April 5, 2017
Secrets, romance, tension, and heart-pounding action set against the backdrop of a stunning Austrailian landscape. Titanis is a wild and passionate ride you won't soon forget.
Ah, reader friends, I cannot explain to you the depth of my LOVE for this novella! It was soooo wonderful! Coming on the heels of the other full-length, Quiet Professional's novels (Raptor 6, Hawk, Falcon) this is a wonderful follow up and a look at Titanis and his life.
Set against the stunning and varied landscape of Australia, we get to see this brooding hero on the heels of all that happened in book 3 (which I won't spoil for you here). I loved the look into his life, the amazing setting of his impressive yacht, and the struggles he must overcome to reajust to life after the military.
Enter Ellis and her secrects, the very things that Titanis can't abide. She's sweet, passionate about her work, and more than a little intimidated by Titanis--for good reason. He's earned the name "The Beast of Cape York" and she gets a front row seat to his dogged determination.
I absolutely loved the interplay of these two characters. The tension, romantic and otherwise, is expertly written, drawing you in, and the building anticpation of the plot will make you read straight through to the end. I'm already thinking of when I'll read it again!
I highly recommend this to anyone who loves romantic suspense, romance, or just AWESOME writing. You won't regret getting a copy of Titanis!
Ah, reader friends, I cannot explain to you the depth of my LOVE for this novella! It was soooo wonderful! Coming on the heels of the other full-length, Quiet Professional's novels (Raptor 6, Hawk, Falcon) this is a wonderful follow up and a look at Titanis and his life.
Set against the stunning and varied landscape of Australia, we get to see this brooding hero on the heels of all that happened in book 3 (which I won't spoil for you here). I loved the look into his life, the amazing setting of his impressive yacht, and the struggles he must overcome to reajust to life after the military.
Enter Ellis and her secrects, the very things that Titanis can't abide. She's sweet, passionate about her work, and more than a little intimidated by Titanis--for good reason. He's earned the name "The Beast of Cape York" and she gets a front row seat to his dogged determination.
I absolutely loved the interplay of these two characters. The tension, romantic and otherwise, is expertly written, drawing you in, and the building anticpation of the plot will make you read straight through to the end. I'm already thinking of when I'll read it again!
I highly recommend this to anyone who loves romantic suspense, romance, or just AWESOME writing. You won't regret getting a copy of Titanis!
April 6, 2017
I love reading a book by Ronie Kendig. It has everything I love in a suspense book. "Rapid-fire" pacing, swoon worthy heroes that will give their all to protect you, and that touch of romance that has your heart suspending as you wait to see if they will or won't fall in love.
Seriously, Ronie Kendig is a master at merging romance and suspense. Top it off her heroes have all seen military combat and my heart jumps in excitement, knowing I'll be gripping the edges of the book the entire time.
Which is exactly what I did reading this. I couldn't breathe as Ellis and Eamon eyed one another, deciding if trust would be had. And then, when the action was dialed up and lives were at stake, I enjoyed them trust and care that developed between them.
This novella has it all and is stamped with Ms. Kendig's signature writing style. You won't be sorry when you pick up this book, only that it will come to an end.
Seriously, Ronie Kendig is a master at merging romance and suspense. Top it off her heroes have all seen military combat and my heart jumps in excitement, knowing I'll be gripping the edges of the book the entire time.
Which is exactly what I did reading this. I couldn't breathe as Ellis and Eamon eyed one another, deciding if trust would be had. And then, when the action was dialed up and lives were at stake, I enjoyed them trust and care that developed between them.
This novella has it all and is stamped with Ms. Kendig's signature writing style. You won't be sorry when you pick up this book, only that it will come to an end.
June 1, 2019
Eamon "Titanis" Straider is an Australian Special Air Service Corporal who has been assigned to work with the American Army Special Forces Raptor Team in Afghanistan. He is back in Australia living on his yacht where he has his security firm, Tri-S. Eamon, like all of the Raptor team members, is a big handsome fit warrior but is living with regrets and guilt over his perceived mistakes from wartime and an event that occurred when he was a teenager. He was born of wealth and is the son of a retired Prime Minister of Australia. His mom is always planning events on his huge yacht to get a chance to spend time with him since he lives life as a loner these days. There is a special event that is scheduled that he has no idea is centered around a veterans project close to his heart and is a surprise planned for him. But things go bad when an intruder and his team attack the yacht. It is a dangerous time of life and death struggles. This is a story about overcoming pain, facing regrets head on, rekindling old friendships with the promise of love, romance and realizing the importance of faith.
April 5, 2017
Ronie Kendig is seriously at the top of my "must read" author list. (Okay, she's tied.) And there's a very good reason for it. This. Author. Can. WRITE.
"Titanis" is emotional, tense, and romantic. I was SO excited to find out Kendig was writing Titanis a story to squeak into The Quiet Professionals series. This weaves into the series absolutely seamlessly. Perfection!!
*I was given an advanced copy of this book, but was not required to review it at all. These thoughts are completely my own. Because they're true. Because TITANIS.
"Titanis" is emotional, tense, and romantic. I was SO excited to find out Kendig was writing Titanis a story to squeak into The Quiet Professionals series. This weaves into the series absolutely seamlessly. Perfection!!
*I was given an advanced copy of this book, but was not required to review it at all. These thoughts are completely my own. Because they're true. Because TITANIS.
June 26, 2017
Titanis was very good! It was a little short, but the story was still full of action and held my attention. I liked the main character and getting to know his story a little better. All in all, a great read and I am so glad I read it. Thanks, Aerykah, for loaning your copy to me. :D
April 13, 2017
Fans of the Quiet Professionals series by Ronie Kendig have a new reason to celebrate! Titanis, a Quiet Professionals novella, has recently been released and answers the question, “What about Eamon (Titanis) Straider?”. I have longed to know more about Eamon’s story and learn about this intriguing character. Titanis does just that…plus it packs that answer with plenty of heart-thudding danger and romance!
The setting and characters were great! If you have read the previous three books, Titanis will catch you up with what has been going on with Eamon and introduce a new situation for him to navigate. If you haven’t read the other books in the series, this novella will stand alone…HOWEVER…it does reference a pretty big spoiler for the series, so be aware that the books will need to be read in order if you plan to read the entire series.
Eamon and Ellis were great characters! They were both strong and smart in their own ways. There was lots of chemistry between these two, as well as plenty of questions about trust. I loved the connection and budding attraction that built between them. Titanis was a wonderful tale that masterfully combined intrigue, danger, and romance!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog at:
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The setting and characters were great! If you have read the previous three books, Titanis will catch you up with what has been going on with Eamon and introduce a new situation for him to navigate. If you haven’t read the other books in the series, this novella will stand alone…HOWEVER…it does reference a pretty big spoiler for the series, so be aware that the books will need to be read in order if you plan to read the entire series.
Eamon and Ellis were great characters! They were both strong and smart in their own ways. There was lots of chemistry between these two, as well as plenty of questions about trust. I loved the connection and budding attraction that built between them. Titanis was a wonderful tale that masterfully combined intrigue, danger, and romance!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog at:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
March 14, 2019
Whooooo, that was a crazy ride! I was excited for Titanis' story, but both him and the female MC, Ellis, fell really flat to me. The story was super intense and gripping though, so I still enjoyed it.
December 29, 2020
Titanis by Ronie Kendig is full of suspense and romance as the hero and the heroine run for their lives. I really enjoyed how she allowed the characters to have an intertwined past. The suspense was on a boat while the main characters were running for their lives. I enjoyed how well Kendig captures the violence that occurs on the novel, but in a clean way. I can completely visual what is happening. It was also nice to see more familiar characters from the series this is part of.
July 9, 2018
One of the most well -developed and exciting novellas I’ve ever read is “Titanis” which begins after the betrayal of Lieutenant Brie Hastings and the death of mission teammate Corey Niehauer. Suffering trust issues and leaving the military Eamon Straider, referred to as the “Beast of Cape York” for forcibly throwing anyone invading his privacy off his super yacht the ViCross is coerced by his mother into agreeing to sponsor a special event for a delegation of political officials while she and her lovely, enigmatic companion Haley Warren are on board.
What he doesn’t know is that Haley in actuality is Lady Victoria Ellis Rostov-Leclair, a young woman who harbours a secret in their past. Only when Eamon’s yacht is held hostage by a vengeful gunman and his confederates does the Beast of Cape York live up to his reputation while struggling to save his heart from the young woman he’s promised to protect.
Set against an Australian backdrop this short but gripping novella answers the question about what happened to Eamon “Titanis” Straider after the betrayal of he and his mates. Fast-paced and action-packed the plot heats up as intensity and suspense soar with Eamon learning the truth behind Haley’s key role in one of his pet projects and being faced with betrayal again when the brother of a dead teammate holds his yacht and everyone on board hostage.
As present and past collide, the clash between Eamon and Haley takes on a new aspect when they’re forced to fight to survive after escaping the yacht. Although resistant to giving his heart again after having it shattered by lies and deception, he can’t withstand their attraction even while “the Beast of Cape York” struggles not only to keep them alive but to fight their chemistry.
Ronie Kendig as always creates complex and compelling characterizations even in this short story. Eamon “Titanis” Straider a tough former soldier is also a level-headed businessman from a wealthy, political family who can be thick-headed, gruff, and wary, but is also confident, perceptive and unruffled under stress. Lovely Haley Warren (aka Lady Ellis Rostov-Leclair) of royal blood is smart, strong and caring but filled with anxiety when Eamon is willing to sacrifice himself to free the hostages on his yacht. Both add realism and tension to this powerful and intriguing story.
Like all of Ronie Kendig’s work I love “Titanis” with its secrets, romance and action and will continue to read more of her books in future.
What he doesn’t know is that Haley in actuality is Lady Victoria Ellis Rostov-Leclair, a young woman who harbours a secret in their past. Only when Eamon’s yacht is held hostage by a vengeful gunman and his confederates does the Beast of Cape York live up to his reputation while struggling to save his heart from the young woman he’s promised to protect.
Set against an Australian backdrop this short but gripping novella answers the question about what happened to Eamon “Titanis” Straider after the betrayal of he and his mates. Fast-paced and action-packed the plot heats up as intensity and suspense soar with Eamon learning the truth behind Haley’s key role in one of his pet projects and being faced with betrayal again when the brother of a dead teammate holds his yacht and everyone on board hostage.
As present and past collide, the clash between Eamon and Haley takes on a new aspect when they’re forced to fight to survive after escaping the yacht. Although resistant to giving his heart again after having it shattered by lies and deception, he can’t withstand their attraction even while “the Beast of Cape York” struggles not only to keep them alive but to fight their chemistry.
Ronie Kendig as always creates complex and compelling characterizations even in this short story. Eamon “Titanis” Straider a tough former soldier is also a level-headed businessman from a wealthy, political family who can be thick-headed, gruff, and wary, but is also confident, perceptive and unruffled under stress. Lovely Haley Warren (aka Lady Ellis Rostov-Leclair) of royal blood is smart, strong and caring but filled with anxiety when Eamon is willing to sacrifice himself to free the hostages on his yacht. Both add realism and tension to this powerful and intriguing story.
Like all of Ronie Kendig’s work I love “Titanis” with its secrets, romance and action and will continue to read more of her books in future.
April 30, 2017
"I don't care who she is. I didn't approve her and had no foreknowledge that she was coming."
Eamon "Titanis" Straider has lived a life shrouded in privacy since leaving the world of special ops and debilitating memories. When his mother brings a lovely acquaintance aboard his yacht, his suspicions about her motives shift into overdrive; the young woman's background check comes back clear, but his gut feelings rarely lead him astray.
"Haley Warren" is terrified that Eamon Straider, dubbed "Beast of Cape York", will see through her ruse long before he learns why she is really on board his floating fortress. Will he ever speak to her again, but then again, he is hardly speaking to her now. It's been so many years, and of course she went by her true name, "Lady Ellis Rostov-Leclair" back when he began his role as her hero.
Eamon and Haley have little time to reminisce, for danger boards the ViCross and once again they are engaged in the fight of their lives. Enjoy Ronie Kendigs skills at "rapid-fire fiction", for "Titantis" moves at warp speed to bestow some much deserved closure upon this popular member of the "quiet professionals" team.
Eamon "Titanis" Straider has lived a life shrouded in privacy since leaving the world of special ops and debilitating memories. When his mother brings a lovely acquaintance aboard his yacht, his suspicions about her motives shift into overdrive; the young woman's background check comes back clear, but his gut feelings rarely lead him astray.
"Haley Warren" is terrified that Eamon Straider, dubbed "Beast of Cape York", will see through her ruse long before he learns why she is really on board his floating fortress. Will he ever speak to her again, but then again, he is hardly speaking to her now. It's been so many years, and of course she went by her true name, "Lady Ellis Rostov-Leclair" back when he began his role as her hero.
Eamon and Haley have little time to reminisce, for danger boards the ViCross and once again they are engaged in the fight of their lives. Enjoy Ronie Kendigs skills at "rapid-fire fiction", for "Titantis" moves at warp speed to bestow some much deserved closure upon this popular member of the "quiet professionals" team.
April 5, 2017
At last! If you’ve read the other books in Ronie Kendig’s Quiet Professionals series, you’ll know why fans have been clamouring for this book. And this novella certainly doesn’t disappoint. If you haven’t read the Quiet Professionals series, you’ll still be able to follow this novella, but you should be warned that it will give a major spoiler for the book three in the series, Falcon.
The first half of this novel was deceptively quiet, and yet still fraught with the kind of personal and interpersonal tension that Kendig is known for. Eamon ‘Titanis’ Straider is like a tightly coiled spring; one that coils tighter still when he emerges from his on-board pool to find Hayley Warren (aka Ellis Rostov-Leclair) staring at him as though she’s just watched Poseidon emerge from the waves.
Well, she kind of has. I’m pretty sure I would have done the same thing!
He’s certain she’s not who she says she is, and she knows she’s not who she says she is. He’s determined to figure out the truth, and she wishes she’d never agreed to the deception in the first place. But wait, there’s more!
The physical action that Kendig does so well explodes into the second half of the novel, chasing Eamon and Ellis across parts of the Northern Territory and bringing the novella to a nail-biting, pulse-pounding conclusion. Welcome to Australia, mates!
Just the Kendig fix I needed!
The first half of this novel was deceptively quiet, and yet still fraught with the kind of personal and interpersonal tension that Kendig is known for. Eamon ‘Titanis’ Straider is like a tightly coiled spring; one that coils tighter still when he emerges from his on-board pool to find Hayley Warren (aka Ellis Rostov-Leclair) staring at him as though she’s just watched Poseidon emerge from the waves.
Well, she kind of has. I’m pretty sure I would have done the same thing!
He’s certain she’s not who she says she is, and she knows she’s not who she says she is. He’s determined to figure out the truth, and she wishes she’d never agreed to the deception in the first place. But wait, there’s more!
The physical action that Kendig does so well explodes into the second half of the novel, chasing Eamon and Ellis across parts of the Northern Territory and bringing the novella to a nail-biting, pulse-pounding conclusion. Welcome to Australia, mates!
Just the Kendig fix I needed!
April 21, 2017
4.5 Stars! Really, really enjoyed this one!
January 22, 2026
I enjoyed the character Titanis in the series due to his Australian background and the witty banter.
I was glad to read his story which was high paced and action packed but also showed that a hero can get burned and be vulnerable.
I was glad to read his story which was high paced and action packed but also showed that a hero can get burned and be vulnerable.
January 1, 2026
I enjoyed hanging out with Titanis again, though I missed the rest of the Raptor 6 team. His relationship with Lieutenant Hastings was so fascinating in the book Falcon and I was disappointed when their subplot abruptly ended in that book. Now Titanis is a hermit, hiding away in his luxury yacht, and licking his emotional wounds. His fierce loyalty and quick thinking made him a worthy hero as assailants came out of nowhere to threaten him and his passengers onboard. Ellis was smart, cultured, and hopelessly infatuated with Titanis but I didn’t fully understand her or connect with her. My biggest disappointment with this novella was that Titanis’ mother played an instrumental role in getting Ellis and Titanis together when she should not be alive, if what Titanis revealed in the third book of Quiet Professionals series was true. His relationship with his mother in this book didn’t match the warmth and support he recounted in the previous book. And his relationship with his father here didn’t quite match what he had revealed in the previous book either. Still I was happy to see Titanis again and spend some time with him.
July 24, 2017
Gracious! This was an exciting book!!! I was enthralled with the story. It's full of danger, mystery, romance and buoyant dialogue. Titanis closes out The Quiet Professionals with a bang and makes this reader anticipate whatever comes next from Kendig's pen with bated breath.
I didn't realize I had written a review and posted it at an online retailer a few months ago but here is what I wrote:
I loved The Quiet Professionals series and was thrilled to hear Titanis was getting his own highlight. From the beginning, the tension mounts and explodes from the page with lots of action, danger and romance. If you like reading stories about awesome military heroes, you will want to read this novella. If you haven't read the series, I highly encourage it. I think it will make Titanis and his HEA 100x better for you! :-)
I didn't realize I had written a review and posted it at an online retailer a few months ago but here is what I wrote:
I loved The Quiet Professionals series and was thrilled to hear Titanis was getting his own highlight. From the beginning, the tension mounts and explodes from the page with lots of action, danger and romance. If you like reading stories about awesome military heroes, you will want to read this novella. If you haven't read the series, I highly encourage it. I think it will make Titanis and his HEA 100x better for you! :-)
May 6, 2024
This book is by far my most favorite in the series. Titanis is introduced as a temporary member of a US Special Forces team in the first book of the series. He is a very lovable addition to the team. I am so glad that he got his own story. I just wish it hadn't ended! LOL. It was a joy to see Eamon "Titanis" Straider on his own turf fighting for those he cares about.
I have probably read this book about ten times now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
I hope that one day in the future Ronie will take Titanis on more adventures. :)
I have probably read this book about ten times now. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
I hope that one day in the future Ronie will take Titanis on more adventures. :)
June 1, 2026
I AM SO SAD THIS SERIES IS OVER!!! I throughly enjoyed every second of it and I loved this book just as much as the others. It was a different vibe but I liked the references to raptor and learning more about what happened to Eamon. I also really liked seeing his backstory and what lead him to become who he was. After Brie I knew that would take a toll on him and I think the aftermath was written so well. I loved his character so much and I loved his comparison to Poseidon.
Ellis!!! I loved her character but she also made questionable choices lying to him and everything. But the way they both cared for eachother and how much it pained her to lie to him shown through.
There relationship was amazing to me. I liked how he loved her before he knew who she was so it wasn’t just like he loved her because she was the little girl he got kidnapped with. The way he protected her but also knew she was strong was so amazing!! They saved eachother and the end of the last chapter really got me!!!
The plot of this book was great and I actually liked the added action on the boat and everything. I really want a book about Thor but I don’t know if there is one.
OVERALL- THIS BOOK WAS A GREAT WAY TO ADD ON TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES AND I AM SO SAD ITS OVER BECAUSE I LOVE ALL THESE CHARACTERS!!!!
Favorite Quotes:
“Talking to God. He’d never done it enough, and even now wrestled with the Almighty over a few things.”
“His grandfather told him once that the best way to make God laugh was to tell Him your plans. And it definitely seemed like God was laughing at him tonight.”
“Winning is achieving your objective without loss of life. You lose one guy, then you’ve lost.”
“Heaving through the pain and breaths, Eamon reached to a God he hadn’t talked to in years. Please . . . help us.”
“You did it again,” she said, her mouth against his ear as she shouted. “You rescued me.” “You rescued me.”
Ellis!!! I loved her character but she also made questionable choices lying to him and everything. But the way they both cared for eachother and how much it pained her to lie to him shown through.
There relationship was amazing to me. I liked how he loved her before he knew who she was so it wasn’t just like he loved her because she was the little girl he got kidnapped with. The way he protected her but also knew she was strong was so amazing!! They saved eachother and the end of the last chapter really got me!!!
The plot of this book was great and I actually liked the added action on the boat and everything. I really want a book about Thor but I don’t know if there is one.
OVERALL- THIS BOOK WAS A GREAT WAY TO ADD ON TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES AND I AM SO SAD ITS OVER BECAUSE I LOVE ALL THESE CHARACTERS!!!!
Favorite Quotes:
“Talking to God. He’d never done it enough, and even now wrestled with the Almighty over a few things.”
“His grandfather told him once that the best way to make God laugh was to tell Him your plans. And it definitely seemed like God was laughing at him tonight.”
“Winning is achieving your objective without loss of life. You lose one guy, then you’ve lost.”
“Heaving through the pain and breaths, Eamon reached to a God he hadn’t talked to in years. Please . . . help us.”
“You did it again,” she said, her mouth against his ear as she shouted. “You rescued me.” “You rescued me.”
May 7, 2017
There is so much to like about this novella. Set in Northern Australia with an Aussie hero, Eamon Straider who is complex with a complicated past, lots of action, a bad-guy seeking revenge for his dead brother, and a love story with a lady, Hayley Warren, who is more than she first appears.
And Kendig does all this in 140 pages!
If you've read any of Ronie Kendig's stories you know it will be fast, lots of action and a plot that is challenging enough to keep the reader on their toes. This is no exception.
Straider is a super character; sure he's an Aussie which I love being one myself, he's big, very big but more of more importance to me is his complex personality. I reckon there is so much more Kendig can do with this guy and I hope she may have another story or 2 with him buzzing around her head.
There were a couple of things in this story that I thought stretched reality a little too much, one that is quite significant to the plot, and that's the reason for the 4 stars. However, they didn't stop me from throughly enjoying this story and as I said I hope Kendig gives us another Titanis story in the not too distant future.
And Kendig does all this in 140 pages!
If you've read any of Ronie Kendig's stories you know it will be fast, lots of action and a plot that is challenging enough to keep the reader on their toes. This is no exception.
Straider is a super character; sure he's an Aussie which I love being one myself, he's big, very big but more of more importance to me is his complex personality. I reckon there is so much more Kendig can do with this guy and I hope she may have another story or 2 with him buzzing around her head.
There were a couple of things in this story that I thought stretched reality a little too much, one that is quite significant to the plot, and that's the reason for the 4 stars. However, they didn't stop me from throughly enjoying this story and as I said I hope Kendig gives us another Titanis story in the not too distant future.
June 1, 2017
I know when I read ANY of Ms. Kendig's books I will not be disappointed. After meeting Titanis in the previous Quiet Professionals, Raptor 6, Hawk and Falcon I immediately wanted to know all about Titanis. He was strong, silent and all Aussie.
When Eamon "Titanis" Straider was 15 years old he trying to protect Ellis Rostov-Leclair, when due to circumstances unforeseen Ellis is killed and Eamon has always held himself completely responsible.
Because of that experience and never wanting to feel "less than able" again, he goes into the military and becomes one of the Elite. But he realizes that when soldiers leave the military there are many things that they do not have access to because of cost or not wanting to admit they need the help. So his dream to provide a place for Vets to get short and long term care begins to form.
When his Mom invites a beautiful young woman to an event he is holding on his yacht he immediately wonders what her angle is. The more he is around her the more he questions whether she is on the up and up. And when his yacht is taken hostage by a man looking for revenge on Titanis for the death of his brother, Titanis wonders if his beautiful young guest has something to do with this.
They work together with God's help, to get everyone through this crisis and realize that God had a plan beyond the immediate safety of all on the yacht.
I felt this was not nearly long enough. So Ms. Kendig I am putting in my order now for the extended version :)
When Eamon "Titanis" Straider was 15 years old he trying to protect Ellis Rostov-Leclair, when due to circumstances unforeseen Ellis is killed and Eamon has always held himself completely responsible.
Because of that experience and never wanting to feel "less than able" again, he goes into the military and becomes one of the Elite. But he realizes that when soldiers leave the military there are many things that they do not have access to because of cost or not wanting to admit they need the help. So his dream to provide a place for Vets to get short and long term care begins to form.
When his Mom invites a beautiful young woman to an event he is holding on his yacht he immediately wonders what her angle is. The more he is around her the more he questions whether she is on the up and up. And when his yacht is taken hostage by a man looking for revenge on Titanis for the death of his brother, Titanis wonders if his beautiful young guest has something to do with this.
They work together with God's help, to get everyone through this crisis and realize that God had a plan beyond the immediate safety of all on the yacht.
I felt this was not nearly long enough. So Ms. Kendig I am putting in my order now for the extended version :)
June 8, 2017
HOW in the world did Ms. Kendig do it?! She squeezed SO much sparking chemistry, heart stopping suspense, page turning fast-action, and the most satisfying happy ending into a novella sized story. I feel like a school girl gushing over her first crush. Seriously, have you people met Eamon?! This bigger-than-life sized character got all of our hearts pumping in his appearances in Ms. Kendig’s other (most fabulous) books. This is HIS oh-so-squealy story that we have all been waiting for. *happy sigh*
Such great tension and subterfuge revolving Eamon and Ellis – danger lurks! Eamon has his past he needs to deal with and Ellis is hiding something. It was a great storyline- especially how the past was woven into their lives today. LOVED it all! (and his mom- I was laughing half the time at her comments to him!) Another Kendig bookshelf keeper!
Such great tension and subterfuge revolving Eamon and Ellis – danger lurks! Eamon has his past he needs to deal with and Ellis is hiding something. It was a great storyline- especially how the past was woven into their lives today. LOVED it all! (and his mom- I was laughing half the time at her comments to him!) Another Kendig bookshelf keeper!
April 30, 2024
Titanis: A Quite Professionals Novel ( The Quite professionals BK 4)
Titanis aka Eamon Strider, who is part of Team Raptor has left the military to start his private security business, but he is carrying a lot of guilt from things that happened during the war. His mom asked to host a party on his yacht and with her is a beautiful woman that captures his attention little does he know that Ellis is a girl that he used to know, but due to her named being changed he doesn’t recognize her. In comes the bad guys to crash the party.
Will Eamon and Ellis get out alive? Who is the guy trying to kill Titanis and why is he trying to kill him? Will Eamon forgive Ellis? Well you have to read it for yourself to find out.
Titanis aka Eamon Strider, who is part of Team Raptor has left the military to start his private security business, but he is carrying a lot of guilt from things that happened during the war. His mom asked to host a party on his yacht and with her is a beautiful woman that captures his attention little does he know that Ellis is a girl that he used to know, but due to her named being changed he doesn’t recognize her. In comes the bad guys to crash the party.
Will Eamon and Ellis get out alive? Who is the guy trying to kill Titanis and why is he trying to kill him? Will Eamon forgive Ellis? Well you have to read it for yourself to find out.
May 29, 2017
This one felt a little like Die Hard revisited. Although I am not a big fan of novellas because they generally don't give me enough of a story, I did enjoy this one about Titanis. There were a lot of action scenes which can be somewhat confusing trying to visualize what is happening. I would have preferred more interaction between the characters. Still read it in just a few hours as it's almost impossible to put down a Ronie Kendig book!
August 19, 2020
My absolute favourite of the whole series! And it's a novella, like what?!
Ronie Kendig pumps so much action and tension into each page that this novella lacks nothing!
Eamon was my favorite in the last full length novel and I was really eager to read his story.
It was so worth it!
Like........Eamon. need I say more? ;)
I really want to say more, but I don't want to give too much away, just read it if you like intense romantic suspense!
Ronie Kendig pumps so much action and tension into each page that this novella lacks nothing!
Eamon was my favorite in the last full length novel and I was really eager to read his story.
It was so worth it!
Like........Eamon. need I say more? ;)
I really want to say more, but I don't want to give too much away, just read it if you like intense romantic suspense!
July 30, 2017
Ronie Kendig did it again. As with all her books, there is non stop action, mystery, intrigue, romance, excitement and just an all around "can't put this book down" experience. Titanis was a little short but it was jam packed with adventure. I highly recommend reading this and any other Ronie Kendig book. You will not be disappointed.
December 28, 2017
ALL THE THINGS AND MORE. Like- what even. I am so glad that Eamon got his own book- even if only a novella- Ronie managed to pack so much intensity and goodness into such a small book!
He is one of my favourite characters- and Ellis- what a doll. Oh, how I loved her!
Action, intrigue, romance & GLORY are what you can expect to find in this seriously legit novella, Titanis.
He is one of my favourite characters- and Ellis- what a doll. Oh, how I loved her!
Action, intrigue, romance & GLORY are what you can expect to find in this seriously legit novella, Titanis.
March 1, 2019
My Fav...okay all Kendig’s leading men are my fav :-) I absolutely loved this book! TITANIS is the story Kendig fans have long awaited...and she doesn't disappoint. It is fast-paced, full of romantic intrigue, and the setting...A luxury yacht off of Australia with a hunky Aussie veteran!...it's a must read!
5 stars from this reader!
5 stars from this reader!
July 19, 2021
Good read. Cool plot with good suspense that was perfect for the novella format.
One HUGE incongruity with the rest of the series with Eamon's mother but if you can forgive that painful blunder and pretend like you never knew she was supposed to be about 10 years for the grave at this point, everything is hunky-dory.
One HUGE incongruity with the rest of the series with Eamon's mother but if you can forgive that painful blunder and pretend like you never knew she was supposed to be about 10 years for the grave at this point, everything is hunky-dory.
July 4, 2017
Once again Ronie Kendig manages to weave the perfect balance between action, suspense, and romance. Incredible character development. Plot on point. And that's saying something with a novella! Perfectly paced. I LOVED it. The epilogue was swoon worthy.
September 13, 2018
I think the story line would have done better in a full book format. Because more story had to be packed into a novella, things felt a bit cheesy and cliche. Ronie is a wonderful writer no doubt. This story just didn't do it for me. Things felt a bit forced and rushed.
January 23, 2019
Intrigue and Action
A gritty and unpredictable action adventure paired with the soft underbelly of a childhood love realized. The characters and their reactions to each other are vividly portrayed- I could imagine myself in their places!
A gritty and unpredictable action adventure paired with the soft underbelly of a childhood love realized. The characters and their reactions to each other are vividly portrayed- I could imagine myself in their places!
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