Renegade

by Natasha Raulerson

Regina DeLuca left her Chicago crime family for a less violent life. Three years later she is now Reggie Dennis—a truck driver keeping on the move.

When her big rig breaks down in Merry Dale, a small suburb outside of Baton Rouge, Reggie needs to earn some extra cash. She takes a job with single father Josh Fisher, a landscape designer with an alluring habit of working shirtless. No matter how distracting his muscles are, Reggie knows a future of staying in one place is an impossible dream that risks Josh’s family to the danger always at her heels.

But when that danger becomes a reality, Reggie will have to find the courage to stop running and embrace her past—even if it means exposing her true self to Josh and losing him forever.

After all, DeLuca’s don’t get happily ever afters.

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First published May 23, 2019

About the author

Natasha grew up as a tomboy hanging with the guys, getting skinned knees, and swimming under the South Florida sun. Tattoos, Jack Daniels, and lounging at the pool are three of her favorite things. She is a wife, a mother, has two fur babies who love puppy piles, and the status of her sanity is pending.

Reviews

[Sonja Ton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The heroine is a petite and beautiful girl, but she is also the most powerful woman I have read about recently. The past has not treated her well. Despite being guarded and afraid she can’t resist the massive attraction she feels when she meets Josh. She even has instant connection with his two children. I suppose she can relate to their situation with the mother. Being on the run, is a lonely life, but staying will put everyone she’s started to care about in danger. Just when she is leaving the whole situation blows up and she must risk exposing herself. I was happy to read about a badass woman for a change. She has endured tragedy and loss, she’s on the run but she’s not broken. And she still has a great capacity to love and protect. Go grab your own copy.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible and surprising!!!! Not at all what I expected, and that’s in a good way! I look forward to more good things from this author.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great read. You know from the beginning that Reggie is a very hesitant person. It could just be from being a woman in a mans world since she is a truck driver but there is so much more going on. Little by little you get the full story both from Reggie’s background and from Josh’s. One incident leads to both their worlds crashing together and a whole lot of answers coming to light.

I was so wrapped up in this story it wasn’t even funny. I COULD NOT stand Joshs Ex some people should not be allowed to be parents. In that same note Reggie’s mother is on the same list. I’m really hoping there is a second book for Reggie’s brother. I would love that!!!!!!

[Angel Nyx · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got to read an early copy of this book and holy cow! Renegade has everything you could want. It has dark twists, steamy scenes, passion, fear, some laughs, and even some tears. I absolutely loved Reggie. As a truck driver, she has a very uncommon job, for a woman. She is such a dynamic character. From the very beginning, you know she’s running from something. You know there is a secret buried within the pages, and the way Natasha spins her tale, it will have you turning page after page, unwilling to put it down, until the very end!

[Kylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Renegade is my first book by Natasha Raulerson and this book has me hooked. The Whispered Lies series hits the ground running with this book and there will be no looking back. Josh and Reggie’s story is action packed, full of secrets and is overflowing with raw passion. A story that will have you on the edge of your seat and glued to the pages. Reggie is a woman hiding from her crime family but this petite female is strong, empowered and one that will stop at nothing to protect the people she cares about even if it means throwing herself to the wolves. Renegade is a book that you will lose yourself in, the characters will own your heart and their story will occupy your every thought.

[Krystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

My, oh my ! Talk about book boyfriend material. Josh is so awesome. Considerate, kind and total swoon worthy! Reggie is such a bad ass chick ! I loved her instantly. Oh and i am a big sucker for awesome secondary characters! Pepper is totally one of my favorite characters. Anyhow, what an adventure. Reggie has a past and its fast approaching. A must read if you like romance suspense!!!

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters I thought Reggie was just so incredibly strong, and Josh was such a great father and was so good for Reggie. I really enjoyed the twists and suspense in this book this is the first time I’ve read anything by this author and I highly recommend this. I can’t wait to read her next book

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love books with strong female characters like Reggie. Definitely worth reading for her and Pepper! I also loved Josh and his honest heart and was definitely drawn by the story line! If you pick this book up it will be hard to put down so get ready!!!!

[Jerry Walch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had never heard of Natasha Raulerson when I downloaded Renegade, as part of a book promotional. Perhaps it was the title that first caught my eye because my mind flashed back to the old TV series “Renegade,” with Lorenzo Lamas. I loved that series and have watched the reruns on cable many times. The title, along with the cover artwork, piqued my interest enough to download it. Then, once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down.

Don’t let the subtitle, “A Small Town Romantic Suspense Novel,” throw you off. Renegade is set in a small town, but big city action from start to finish. There is a steamy romance, but there are also kidnappings, fist fights, shootouts, the Mafia, and drug lords. If you enjoy an adrenaline thrill ride with female characters who take names and kick butt, then this is the book for you. Renegade is a standalone novel, but having read it, I now want to read all of Raulerson’s book series.