A rookie cop and a chance meeting with two men. One is strait-laced and perfect. The other is a tattooed, pierced, foul-mouthed criminal. One is everything right and safe. A compliment to her in personality and temperament. The other is all danger, mystery, and contradiction. Entirely wrong for her, yet so perfectly right.When their worlds collide, Lucy Diamond will learn the true meaning of love … learn the true meaning of love and sacrifice as she embarks on the road of no return with bad boy, Jude Wallace, and good guy, Ian Clarke.
Like a thief in the night, love will take her by surprise.
Originally part of the Branded: A Bad Boy anthology. Now a full-length novel
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A Good Read Full of Snarky Attitudes, Lots of Action and Very Hot Sexy Parts. I’m glad I read this story from this Author and would love to read more soon.
I thought this book was amazing! It is the first book that I’ve read from this author. Great characters, lots of action, twists and turns. Ms. McDonald did a fantastic job and I will definitely be reading more for her!
WOWSA!! RENEGADE by Jeanne McDonald Blew me Away and she is a New Author for Me!! Right from the start, I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!! It was a Very Unique Experience of Suspenseful Epic Proportions and KEPT ME on MY Toes!! There is So Many Twists and Turns that I’m Not going to Spoil for you!! A MUST READ BOOK!!
3.5- I liked this book but the story lacked basis and background for the main characters, i love the trope but there also didn’t seem to be a lot of chemistry or fire coming alive between the characters.
This is my first time reading Author Jeanne McDonald, and I really enjoyed it! This book will have you on the edge of your seat with anticipation, never knowing what’s happening next! I loved all the Beatles references, and Jude,,, what can I say??? I fell in love with him! A definite MUST READ!
This is my first time reading this author, but I will definitely be reading more of her works. The Renegade captured me from the beginning, and I did not want to put it down. Lucy grew up in foster care, and is now a Rookie cop. She had a traumatic experience and it is haunting her. Through some turns and events she is now helping out a detective on an undercover case. She meets a Ian while out chasing a tip with Sarah. She takes a walk, and comes face to face with her first love, Jude, who she knows from being in the same foster house. He left her and she has never gotten over it. She quickly finds herself in the middle of two guys and a case that both of them may or may not be involved in. Who will Lucy end up with? The bad boy or the almost too good to be true guy? Will she be able to put away her hurt from the past? Jude and Ian both selflessly put Lucy above their own needs and safety at different times, but who will she choose? If you like a story with many twists and turns, some steaminess, a strong heroine, and two swoon worthy hero’s, then this is a great book for you to pick up.
A cop and a thief come together in this crime style story. Lucy is a good rookie cop but actions she takes has consequences with her conscience and now she’s fighting through guilt and shame. She crosses paths with Jude, the car thief, and the two have an instant bond and attraction. These two characters fight for what’s right as well as for each other. Twists and turns, plus added mystery keep us on our toes as we read through the story. This in turn keeps it an interesting read.
Renegade
Jeanne McDonald
This was the first book I read by this author. I enjoyed the story right until the very end. I enjoy a good contemporary crime romance and Renegade was just that. I loved all the Beatles titles of chapters, names and establishments through the book.
I was easily entranced in Lucy and Jude’s story. Lucy and Jude had a past that left Lucy with many issues but trusting others was the main one. When Lucy finally found the one man or person other family to trust she had it torn from her. I was torn between Lucy having a relationship with Ian and what was lingering with Jude.
This story is full of many twist and turns that will have you sitting at the edge of your seat. You will laugh, cry and try solving the case. This is definite must read if you love crime, romance.
I hope that there is more to this and that other characters from this find their own happy ending like these two.
***Excerpt from story***
I pulled Lucy back from Ian’s lifeless body while the paramedics did their best to revive him. I may not have cared for the man, but in his final moments , I developed a respect for Ian that was unparalleled.
I was reminded of the old scripture, ‘greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for a friend.’ And that was exactly what Ian had done. He’d risked everything for Lucy. He’d risked everything for love, and true love is sacrificing your own needs for someone you love.
This is my first read from this author and I did enjoy it. There were moments that left me scratching my head regarding the main characters thought process but all in all a good read.
This book had great suspense. Lucy is on a case when she runs into her first love. She hasn’t seen him since he left her a long time ago. She’s on a case that some how has Jude mixed in with it. Then she meets Ian when she was out with her new partner. The guys are polar opposite of each other. This book has suspense, twists and a great 2nd chance romance angle. Great book.
Rookie cop going through tragedy finds new love and and old flame. Took a bit to get into but once you do you love the story line and characters.
A bit of a different take on the good girl/bad boy romance. Lucy is the good girl, a good cop that finds herself reeling after a call that causes her take someones life one night. When her path crosses with bad boy Jude Wallace they begin a whirl wind instant attraction affair that is full of action and steamy scenes.
This is my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. From the first chapter of this book I was captivated; so much so I could not put this book down for a second. I found myself in the washroom reading, lol. Fantastic book and highly recommended.
A bit slow and contrived for my liking. So many parts just fall a little to perfectly in place for it to be believable. She also doesnt seem to remember she is a cop at times as situations arise where that would b useful to announce bit nope.
Also the fact that Beatles songs and names were used but not really commentes on. I mean Lucy met Jude outside the Yellow Submarine but no ones jokingly wow this is a Beatles album in the making? I dont believe that.
I absolutely fell in love with these two characters almost immediately and my heart hurt for them. Both came up in foster care and abused while there. They had hard lives and with each others help, they are able to navigate a happier life together. Love, loss, drama, twists, turns, romance, sexiness and suspense are the reasons you will read this book from start to finish without stopping!!
Romantic suspense that didn’t allowed me to stop reading. Lucy a rookie cop that loses her partner, while investigating she meets Jude a professional car thief. They meet under very interesting circumstances and sparks fly. Short story with lots of action pack.
The storyline was well written which pulled me right in from the very beginning and the chemistry between the characters was HOT. Lucy was so strongly written that I was totally engaged throughout the entire book!
This book was amazing! I loved all of the chapter titles and Beatle references throughout the book. This book is action packed and keeps you wondering who the bad guys are. It has a woman torn between two men, one is her first love and the other is just too good to be real. There is also some hot steamy moments to entertain you. You definitely need to check this one out.
Absolutely loved this story! This is a new author to me and I will definitely be reading more from her. The characters are well developed and the storyline is intriguing and captivating. This book contains action, suspense, snark, steam, romance and twists and turns. I loved the Beatles reference!! Overall fantastic story and I can’t wait for more from this author!!
First by this author and I enjoyed it a lot. This story takes you on a ride that has a Gone In 60 Seconds vibe.
You get action, loss and love. Solid story with a twist or three that I definitely didn’t see coming.
Would recommend for anyone who likes a good officer/bad boy romance.