Sam “Renegade” McGill became a mercenary after leaving the military and he’s happy running missions with his team until one day he receives a call from an old team member and friend who is now a cop. Sparrow asks him to repay an old debt by providing protection for his sister. Renegade figures it’s an easy way to pay Sparrow back and agrees to become Eliza’s bodyguard and keep her safe.After … safe.
After being assaulted, and left for dead, singer Eliza McKay wakes in the hospital to find her brother has arranged protection for her in the form of the sexy mercenary Renegade. They will have to stay together until the situation is resolved and the person who attacked her is found. Eliza takes one look at her hot bodyguard and realizes he’s just as alpha as her brother and while she doesn’t mind him guarding her body in the bedroom, there’s no way he’s going to tell her what to do outside of it.
Sparks fly between the two as the threat against Eliza intensifies. Eliza and Renegade need to put their differences aside and work together as danger stalks closer, and it’s not just Eliza’s life on the line.
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Renegade (The Mercenaries Series Book 1)
By Raven White
5 out of 5 stars
The story Renegade (The Mercenaries Series Book 1) by Raven White is a wonderful book to read. I loved the storyline and the characters. It is a book that has both suspense and romance. I really loved the character of Eliza McKay. She is strong, independent, intelligent, and a wonderful singer. She was been attacked and her brother, Sparrow, has called on the services of Sam “Renegade” McGill to keep her safe. Renegade is a man that takes his job seriously and has a comradery with those he works with. He also finds himself very attracted to Eliza. He, however, knows that she is off-limits. Eliza also feels the attraction to Renegade. Will they act on their attraction for each other? Will the one that attacked Eliza be caught? What does the future hold for Eliza and Renegade? Read this book to find out. This is a story that has romantic moments that make the temperature in the room rise. The story also had me wondering what was going to happen next and if the attacker was going to be caught. I also enjoyed reading about Sparrow. He is protective of Eliza and will do anything to keep her safe. This is the first book in a series, and I can’t wait to read the next story. Don’t miss out on a book that you won’t want to put down until you have finished the last page. I highly recommend reading it.
Plenty of action and steam. Sparrow has asked his best friend Renegade to guard and protect his sister after she was attacked. She sure doesn’t make things easy, but their is chemistry there, so sparks are bound to fly. HEA
This was a wonderful book. It didn’t seem rushed. This was sweet and steamy, full of romance and passion with great characters that were interesting enough to draw you in.
In this story, Eliza wins a singing contest/reality show to become the lead singer of a band. One night, after a show, she is attacked and left for dead. Her brother is a police officer and former military and he brings in a member of his former team to act as her body guard once she comes out of her coma. Renegade has to take the assignment. When a brother calls, you answer. He and Eliza have an instant attraction that could cause problems on the case. But he takes his job very seriously and vows to keep her safe while her brother works on finding her attacker.
This story was an interesting read, but for me, I wanted more details. There were things that were really skipped over and left up to you to make assumptions on how things occurred, but I think it was just because it was such a short story. It’s a good beginning to the series and I think it will only get better as the series goes on. The characters had great potential and intriguing personalities. I look forward to learning more about them. You’ve got to love a group of hot alpha military men! And Eliza is a strong, independent woman who knows what she wants and is willing to fight for it.
This is the first book that I’ve read from Raven White and I wasn’t disappointed. Between the action and romance I couldn’t put the book down. The story was so imaginative and I loved the characters. I loved how this renegade mercenary which once was this bada$$ military man now is a body guard fro his best friend’s little sister (I’m a total sucker for these stories). I can’t wait to read more from this series
Renegade (The Mercenaries Series Book 1) by Raven White
5-Stars
Renegade (The Mercenaries Series Book 1) by Raven White was an excellent action packed romance. Sam aka Renegade is a former military member now mercenary who is called to return a favor to his friend Sparrow. Sparrow’s sister Eliza has been attacked recently and wakes in the hospital confused. She is not sure who attacked her an why. Renegade is to be her protector. Sparks fly when the two meet and the danger intensifies. The two must work together to stop her attacker and maintain her safety.
I loved this short story. I was able to read it in one sitting. I am excited to see what comes next in this series. I loved all the characters and how well they were developed for such a short read. Eliza and Renegade were amazing. I loved following them and also the wit and humor they shared in their conversations. The storyline was easy to follow and organized. I loved that several supporting characters also had their own sections which played an important role in the development of the story. It had an excellent plot and climax as well. I was definitely hooked immediately with this book. I highly recommend it!
Renegade (The Mercenaries Series Book 1) by Raven White
4 stars
This is a new to me author, and I must say i will be looking for more from now on.
Eliza wakes in a hospital having been attacked and her big brother there wanting to help protect her. He calls in Renegade, and boy oh boy do the sparks fly.
I read this book pretty quickly and a lot happens that just needs to be read. But just know, it ticks all the boxes i look for in a romance book and I couldn’t read it fast enough.
Must read.
Renegade by Raven White is the first book in The Mercenaries Series.
When I was a young hormonal teenager I wished I had an older brother because then he would have friends and at least one of them was bound to be hot and Eliza was lucky enough to have that older brother with the hot friend who also is former military and extremely alpha.
Renegade knows what he has to do and that’s protect Eliza but the pull they have towards one another cannot be denied.
This story has a little bit of everything and I couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
Renegade by Raven White is the first book in the Mercenaries series. This is a well written book that will sweep you along with the story.
The main characters in this story had such a great chemistry. It was brilliant to read about them together and I liked their interactions immediately. The author did a great job with the story too. It had the right amount of action and romance to make it exciting.
It was a nice easy story to read. The kind of book that you can lose yourself in for few hours. For me this is the perfect lazy afternoon read, hot alpha male, feisty female to keep him on his toes. I am looking forward to reading more from this series.
Eliza wakes up in the hospital not knowing what happened and then it slowly comes back to her. She won a competition to be the lead singer for a band and go on tour for them and one night she was attacked and left for dead after a concert. Now her brother is calling in a favor from a friend he used to serve with so she can be protected while he investigates what happened to her. Renegade aka Sam is her bodyguard for when she’s released. She demands to go back to her life so they let her however the first concert back she has a near miss with her attacker again and is put in lock down. Sparks fly between her and Sam while they are at his place however he can’t make promises for anything long term. Will they finally catch whomever is after her? Will Sam realize Eliza is perfect for him?
This is an amazing story that once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3 ½ Stars
Renegade is the first book in The Mercenaries series by Raven White. This is the first book of Ms. White’s that I have read, so I was curious as to what I might find between the covers. This is a romantic suspense- with danger, mystery, opposites attract, Alpha males, and a sassy leading lady. This is a tried and true recipe, which Ms. White has put her own spin on. It is fairly predictable, but enjoyable nonetheless.
I really feel that the story could use a little more development and depth- which would make it an even better read. There were intriguing and suspenseful moments, and the chemistry between Eliza and Renegade was off the charts. So, if you like your stories on the spicy side- this definitely fits that bill.
The story definitely got better as the story evolved- but there were parts where the flow was disrupted, and the story lagged from time to time. I am intrigued by where this series is headed, so will be keeping my eye out for upcoming releases: Hacker (Book 2) and Sensei (Book 3) are listed as releasing soon.
Alpha Male sexiness meets sassy leading lady- and the sparks fly!
Thank you, Raven White!
Renegade (The Mercenaries Series) by Raven White is everything you are looking for in a bodyguard romance novel with a forbidden brothers best friend kick! I loved reading this book. Sam “Renegade” became a mercenary after leaving the military and he loves his job running missions with his team. One day he received a call from one of his teammates to repay a debt by protecting his sister,Eliza, a famous singer. Their love story emerges and is hotter than ever! This is not a slow burn romance. The action and heat starts up quickly and continues right through as the threat intensifies against Eliza. The one thing I didn’t enjoy was the climax of the story. There definitely could have been more build up instead of the quickness that the novel gave us. But all in all, I enjoyed it and would read it again. This read made me want more and more and kept on giving. Can’t wait for the next book in this amazing series!!
With a new author comes a new series! Renegade is Book #1 in The Mercenaries series and what a brilliant introduction to this series! I loved this book from the start, I became emotionally invested in the characters in this book, and couldn’t wait to see what journey was taken on.
Renegade and Eliza were amazing main characters I loved following their story, they had an instant connection and having their relationship develop and chemistry off the charts it had you hoping that they could have a HEA. I loved the alpha male, sexy, protective Renegade, Eliza definitely is his perfect match, while she doesn’t mind putting him in his place she also knows when to accept his protectiveness, they make a very real, relatable and loveable pair.
This book has action, romance, passion, danger and suspense, it has you totally hooked and captivated from the start and leaves you wanting more! I can’t wait to read Hacker’s story next and where this author takes along on his journey and anything else this author has to offer!
Renegade: The mercenaries series book 1 by Raven White is a 4 star read.
Sam “Renegade” McGill is an ex military man now working as a mercenary, while on a recon job for a friend he gets a call from Ron “Sparrow” McKay calling in a favour, Sparrow needs him to be a bodyguard for his sister who was attacked and left for dead.
Eliza McKay is the lead singer in a band, a position she won from being in a competition, when she wakes up in hospital over 2 weeks after her last gig she has no idea of what happened. Her older brother explains she was attacked and left for dead and that he has now got her a bodyguard to look after her while he finds the attacker, Eliza isn’t happy until she sets eyes on Renegade and feels in instant connection.
The connection these two characters had was instant and you can feel it throughout their story. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the stories from the rest of the mercenaries.
Renegade
The Mercenaries Series
Book 1
By Raven White
This is a Suspenseful romance. Packed with hot steamy romance as well as a suspenseful rollercoaster. Be warned it is not over until you read the last page. This book is not for those under 18, due to adult content. There will be no spoilers in this review.
Sam, aka, (Renegade), is a former military man that has joined a mercenary team. All is well, until he gets a call from a friend (Sparrow) who is a cop. We all know what that leads too. Somebody, aka (Eliza), has been assaulted and left for dead. Sparrow,(her brother) needs his help, in keeping Eliza safe and protected. Sparrow has been taken off the case. But needs Renegades help. Problems could arise when they are in hiding. Will they build a romance or fight every step of the way? Will they catch the stalker?
Raven White has written this first book in The Mercenaries Series. This is the first book and it takes off on page 1. It is well written and filled with suspense. Raven White is new to me, but I can already say, I’m going to enjoy this series. You can’t help but fall in love with her characters. Her blending suspense with romance was a real rollercoaster of a ride. This alone will keep you reading. I for one am looking forward to her next book in this series.
Renegade (The Mercenaries Series Book 1) by Raven White was a super steamy read. This was a quick and steamy read. The story was good and the twist was interesting. Eliza was a spunky character read, I loved that she was not a whiny submissive character. Renegade was steam and alpha male energy from the first point of view.
I have never read anything by the talented Raven White prior to seeing Renegade. However, when I saw this cover and read the blurb and a few teasers I knew I had to find out what story this book held. I am glad that I picked it up and will be checking out the rest of the series now as they come. I had a few things that were somewhat confusing while I read this book, but I found that the writing became more structured and easy to follow as the book wore on. This made me struggle with my rating and gave it a good solid four stars. I just would like to see a cleaner flow in the next book so I will keep an eye out for that one.
The storyline is fairly simple revolving around a friends to lovers/ love at first sight concept. It was predictable as far as romance novels go but I don’t think that was the true beauty in this one anyway. The scenes, world-building and the sexy swagger really made this book all it is. I found myself fanning my face several times as I read about the sexcapades our two main characters embark on. Whew! So expect that romance, heat, and kink, to be hot and spicy. Make sure that is your cup of tea before reading as well. I loved this factor, so for me it was not a problem. Like I said this is book one in the Mercenaries Series so there will be more and I’ll be right there for it ready to see what will happen next!
This is a first time author for me. I was intrigued by this series. Alpha men and they are protectors….WHERE DO I SIGN UP? Double the fun! This is kind of an insta-love along with a friend little sister genre. I thought This really got better the further along it went. One of my problems were her injuries and the sex that came after the hospital release. It seemed unlikely that they would get together with her terrible injuries…OR that he would care for her welfare and wait Until she had recovered a bit before diving in. Their activities in the bedroom seem pretty rigorous and I kept saying Ow…Ow…Ow for her. I also would have thought the police would have been interviewing her after the first attempt as well but nothing.
The characters were sexy, strong and kept the tummy flutters were a fluttering. I liked Eliza’s attitude. Growing up with a hard headed brother gave her a heads up dealing with Sam. There is a large crew of mercenaries. They all have different and fun personalities. I enjoyed the bond they have with each other but I got tired of their “Copy That” response.
Overall this is a suspenseful sexy story. It has it’s good and not so good parts. With a bit more time and length to fully flesh out situations this would be superb. But as right now it’s a fun read.
Eliza is a woman who knows what she wants. Right now, what she wants is to be able to fulfill her life’s dream of being a successful musician. She’s worked hard for the chance she’s been given to be in a band that is making a name for themselves and she’s beyond excited that she’s headed out on tour for the first time. What she doesn’t want is to wake up one day at the hospital to find out she’s survived a brutal attack where she was left for dead. What she really wants then is to heal and move on. But when Renegade becomes part of her protection detail, she learns quickly that getting what she wants isn’t going to be that easy.
Renegade is a man who knows what he wants as well. He’s served his country in many ways, and he wants to continue his career protecting those who need it most. When he’s called in on a favor, he never expects what he gets. His protection detail this time is a feisty woman who challenges his every move and sometimes his sanity. But when she lets go, he finds that maybe what he wants can change.
This was such a fun, steamy, entertaining quick novella! I loved the fact that they are such opposites. Renegade is used to being more stealthy and in the shadows, whereas Eliza is flashier and likes the stage lights. They’re both extremely hard-headed with huge hearts to match. Their love story was well written and sweet. I’m really intrigued by the supporting characters too and am interested in seeing where this goes next!
A fast romantic read that was full of drama and suspense. The main characters had an instant connection and intense chemistry. The storyline was fast and action packed that kept me reading. I enjoyed the storyline. This was the first I’ve read from the author and look forward to seeing what she writes next.