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Simple Gifts
IN THE LINE OF FIRE
Sgt. Rock O' A burned-out veteran of Chicago's mean streets, a man who'd seen too much of the dark side to care about anything — including himself....
Lee A woman who lived every second of her life to the max — and couldn't understand why anybody would want her dead....
Whether she believed it or not, Lee Kendall was in a world of trouble — and it was Rock O'Connor's job to make sure she got out of it alive. But he soon realized his intention of keeping things strictly business was totally impossible — and the farthest thing from what he really wanted.
AMERICAN Men who give all they've got for their country, their work — the women they love.
Sgt. Rock O' A burned-out veteran of Chicago's mean streets, a man who'd seen too much of the dark side to care about anything — including himself....
Lee A woman who lived every second of her life to the max — and couldn't understand why anybody would want her dead....
Whether she believed it or not, Lee Kendall was in a world of trouble — and it was Rock O'Connor's job to make sure she got out of it alive. But he soon realized his intention of keeping things strictly business was totally impossible — and the farthest thing from what he really wanted.
AMERICAN Men who give all they've got for their country, their work — the women they love.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 22, 2021
About the author
Eileen Dreyer
76 books771 followersNew York Times bestselling, award-winning author Eileen Dreyer, known as Kathleen Korbel to her Silhouette readers, has published 28 romance novels, 8 medico-forensic suspenses, and 7 short stories.
2012 sees Eileen enjoying critical acclaim for her first foray into historical romance, the Drake's Rakes series, which follow the lives of a group of British aristocrats who are willing to sacrifice everything to keep their country safe. After publication of the first trilogy in the series, she has just signed for the next trilogy, following the graduates of the aptly named Last Chance Academy, who each finds herself crossing swords with Drake's Rakes. Eileen spent time not only in England and Italy, but India to research the series (it's a filthy job, but somebody has to do it).
A retired trauma nurse, Eileen lives in her native St. Louis with her husband, children, and large and noisy Irish family, of which she is the reluctant matriarch. She has animals but refuses to subject them to the limelight.
Dreyer won her first publishing award in 1987, being named the best new Contemporary Romance Author by RT Bookclub. Since that time she has also garnered not only five other writing awards from RT, but five RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, which secures her only the fourth place in the Romance Writers of America prestigious Hall of Fame. Since extending her reach to suspense, she has also garnered a coveted Anthony Award nomination.
A frequent speaker at conferences, she maintains membership in Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and, just in case things go wrong, Emergency Nurses Association and International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Eileen is an addicted traveler, having sung in some of the best Irish pubs in the world, and admits she sees research as a handy way to salve her insatiable curiosity. She counts film producers, police detectives and Olympic athletes as some of her sources and friends. She's also trained in forensic nursing and death investigation, although she doesn't see herself actively working in the field, unless this writing thing doesn't pan out.
Get in touch: eileendreyer@eileendreyer.com
2012 sees Eileen enjoying critical acclaim for her first foray into historical romance, the Drake's Rakes series, which follow the lives of a group of British aristocrats who are willing to sacrifice everything to keep their country safe. After publication of the first trilogy in the series, she has just signed for the next trilogy, following the graduates of the aptly named Last Chance Academy, who each finds herself crossing swords with Drake's Rakes. Eileen spent time not only in England and Italy, but India to research the series (it's a filthy job, but somebody has to do it).
A retired trauma nurse, Eileen lives in her native St. Louis with her husband, children, and large and noisy Irish family, of which she is the reluctant matriarch. She has animals but refuses to subject them to the limelight.
Dreyer won her first publishing award in 1987, being named the best new Contemporary Romance Author by RT Bookclub. Since that time she has also garnered not only five other writing awards from RT, but five RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America, which secures her only the fourth place in the Romance Writers of America prestigious Hall of Fame. Since extending her reach to suspense, she has also garnered a coveted Anthony Award nomination.
A frequent speaker at conferences, she maintains membership in Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and, just in case things go wrong, Emergency Nurses Association and International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Eileen is an addicted traveler, having sung in some of the best Irish pubs in the world, and admits she sees research as a handy way to salve her insatiable curiosity. She counts film producers, police detectives and Olympic athletes as some of her sources and friends. She's also trained in forensic nursing and death investigation, although she doesn't see herself actively working in the field, unless this writing thing doesn't pan out.
Get in touch: eileendreyer@eileendreyer.com
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December 25, 2023
Best one yet
Like all the others in this series I couldn't finish it fast enougj. I am old school when reading and couldn't flip the pages forward to get to the end. I just wanted to enjoy all the story and not miss anything. Keep on keeping on Ms. Dryer and I will be forever grateful.
Like all the others in this series I couldn't finish it fast enougj. I am old school when reading and couldn't flip the pages forward to get to the end. I just wanted to enjoy all the story and not miss anything. Keep on keeping on Ms. Dryer and I will be forever grateful.
July 17, 2024
Simple Gifts (The Kendall Clan)
This was a truly exceptional Book with lots of Romance and suspense that kept me glued to the storyline from page 1! What a touching heartfelt Romance with two beautiful people trying so hard to find love.
This incredible Author is now one of favorite with beautiful loving Romance Books! I can't wait to read all of her Books.
This was a truly exceptional Book with lots of Romance and suspense that kept me glued to the storyline from page 1! What a touching heartfelt Romance with two beautiful people trying so hard to find love.
This incredible Author is now one of favorite with beautiful loving Romance Books! I can't wait to read all of her Books.
May 5, 2024
Simple Gifts is simply lovely!
There is beauty in the author’s writing that gives this simple story greater depth and meaning. This second book in the series is just as consuming as her first. So lovely!
There is beauty in the author’s writing that gives this simple story greater depth and meaning. This second book in the series is just as consuming as her first. So lovely!
March 23, 2024
Good book
This was a good book but it did have a few areas that were slow going. I almost stopped reading but I am glad that I stayed till the end. It was worth it.
This was a good book but it did have a few areas that were slow going. I almost stopped reading but I am glad that I stayed till the end. It was worth it.
August 6, 2024
Working for it!
I thoroughly enjoyed This book. I'm looking for to the next by this author. Great entertainment would recommend to all.
I thoroughly enjoyed This book. I'm looking for to the next by this author. Great entertainment would recommend to all.
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