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Hideaway Legacy #11
Stranger In My Arms
Orphaned at birth and shuttled between fosterhomes, CIA agent Merrick Grayslake has made apractice of not letting anyone get close to him. But he finds that his emotions are at risk when heis introduced to Alexandra Cole.
It has been all work and not enough play for Alex. And what little social life she's had has been onhold for a year while she completes her graduatedegree. But her ordinary everyday life changesfrom the moment she meets Merrick Grayslake.
It has been all work and not enough play for Alex. And what little social life she's had has been onhold for a year while she completes her graduatedegree. But her ordinary everyday life changesfrom the moment she meets Merrick Grayslake.
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published March 27, 2007
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About the author
Rochelle Alers
221 books1,057 followersRochelle Alers was born in Manhattan, New York, USA, where she raised. She obtained degrees in Sociology and Psychology, before started to work. She is a member of the Iota Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and her interests include gourmet cooking and traveling. She has traveled to countries in North, Central and South America, and Europe. She is also in accomplished in knitting, crocheting and needlepoint.
Published since 1988, today a full-time writer, has been hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most prolific and popular African-American authors of romance and women's fiction. With more than fifty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print, she is a regular on the Waldenbooks, Borders and Essence bestseller lists, regularly chosen by Black Expressions Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. She also wrote as Susan James and Rena McLeary.
Rochelle Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island.
Published since 1988, today a full-time writer, has been hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most prolific and popular African-American authors of romance and women's fiction. With more than fifty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print, she is a regular on the Waldenbooks, Borders and Essence bestseller lists, regularly chosen by Black Expressions Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. She also wrote as Susan James and Rena McLeary.
Rochelle Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island.
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February 12, 2014
I love the Coles. Alexandra and Merrick's story is one of my favs. I love the mystery and dangerousness of Merrick and Ali's strength and independence. Two different personalities but still so much alike. She taught him how to love whole heartedly and he taught her to trust in love again.
December 26, 2021
Great Read
It's been awhile since I've read this book and I'm glad I decided to read it again. I love the Cole family and friends and have read most of their stories. I really like Merrick because he was a lone wolf who needed to be loved by a good woman and her family. Alexandra was able to see past Merrick's stoic exterior and get to know the man who changed her life. Merrick was so strong, caring and loving that I rooted for him from the beginning. Alexandra was smart and knew that being friends with Merrick was going to change her life and I'm so glad that she took that chance with Merrick. Another great read by Ms. Alers and one I'm sure I'll be reading again.
It's been awhile since I've read this book and I'm glad I decided to read it again. I love the Cole family and friends and have read most of their stories. I really like Merrick because he was a lone wolf who needed to be loved by a good woman and her family. Alexandra was able to see past Merrick's stoic exterior and get to know the man who changed her life. Merrick was so strong, caring and loving that I rooted for him from the beginning. Alexandra was smart and knew that being friends with Merrick was going to change her life and I'm so glad that she took that chance with Merrick. Another great read by Ms. Alers and one I'm sure I'll be reading again.
October 5, 2021
Winner! Winner!
If this work was a theatrical performance, I would give a standing ovation. The author has regaled, amused and delighted me with series, "The Eatons" , "Cavanaugh Island", " Innkeepers " and other single books.
This "Hideaway Legacy" has proven to be just as entertaining as the other series. I wish that I could buy all in Kindle format for reading.
Not only did I get a HEA with a great romance but, a great suspense that added a family for a orphan and reunited old friends. An amazing story!
If this work was a theatrical performance, I would give a standing ovation. The author has regaled, amused and delighted me with series, "The Eatons" , "Cavanaugh Island", " Innkeepers " and other single books.
This "Hideaway Legacy" has proven to be just as entertaining as the other series. I wish that I could buy all in Kindle format for reading.
Not only did I get a HEA with a great romance but, a great suspense that added a family for a orphan and reunited old friends. An amazing story!
March 21, 2020
Strange CIA
There are so many children left in foster care, that have psychological issues. People have no idea of how the scar such children. Some turn out with good values, other can't find themselves remaking in that slump of the foster care system.
There are so many children left in foster care, that have psychological issues. People have no idea of how the scar such children. Some turn out with good values, other can't find themselves remaking in that slump of the foster care system.
May 14, 2017
This book was HOT, but maybe could have used a little more intrigue.
May 23, 2019
Loved it!
April 8, 2020
It was engaging and intriguing and it kept me up all night till I finished the book.
February 5, 2023
Family Tree
It was a great book to read. Lots
Of story lines. Most of all it was
About family and the love they
Have for each other.
It was a great book to read. Lots
Of story lines. Most of all it was
About family and the love they
Have for each other.
January 21, 2024
Love Love Love
As always, I love a great Cole story. Everyone is a great reread. Well, on to the next Cole. Jason!!!
As always, I love a great Cole story. Everyone is a great reread. Well, on to the next Cole. Jason!!!
March 23, 2024
I love all of Rochelle Alers books but this one is my favorite.
June 19, 2024
There was a sense of danger but it didn’t come to pass in this story.
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October 9, 2013
This is part of the Cole Family Dynasty and does not disappoint. Merrick is the striking stranger with a past and Alexanderia is one of the Coles who is not looking for love. It was a great book to read.
October 19, 2016
Page turner
I have just started reading books by Rochelle Alers this is actually the second read. She did not disappoint, I really like how she brook the story down into three parts. Very very good read.
I have just started reading books by Rochelle Alers this is actually the second read. She did not disappoint, I really like how she brook the story down into three parts. Very very good read.
December 16, 2016
Hideaway Legacy Favorite
Alexandra was one of my favorite of the Coles family. The passion, mystery, and suspense in this book kept me on edge. Merrick and Ali's love story is one of my favorite in the series.
Alexandra was one of my favorite of the Coles family. The passion, mystery, and suspense in this book kept me on edge. Merrick and Ali's love story is one of my favorite in the series.
July 7, 2021
This story will warm your heart.
Read this story 10 years ago. Merrick and Alexandra are so special and unique - their love just warms your heart.
A love story will be special 10 years from today.
Read this story 10 years ago. Merrick and Alexandra are so special and unique - their love just warms your heart.
A love story will be special 10 years from today.
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October 4, 2009
This has to be Rochelle Alers best romance ever!!!!!
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December 28, 2009THAT MERRICK IS QUITE THE MATCH FOR ALEX. I LOVE HIS EDGINESS.
May 28, 2010
Love Merrick!!
December 6, 2010
One of my all time favorites, Ms. Allers did it again. Cole Series.
February 25, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. I want more of the Cole family.
January 27, 2015
Eh it was ok.
March 23, 2015
could not put down.... great book. .
March 31, 2015
This is one of my favorites of the series so far.
August 11, 2016
This was a good book it took me about two weeks to finish it because it was so long
Anything with romance and babies in it is guaranteed to be a good read :-)
Anything with romance and babies in it is guaranteed to be a good read :-)
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