 Heart Of Stone
ISBN: 10: 894817-04-4
ISBN: 13: 978--1-894817-04-2
Genre: Action/adventure thriller
Cover by: Justyn Perry
BUY: eBook: AReBooks
Print: Amazon.com
Randall Stone is the stuff of heroes, a mercenary given
a discharge from the army he has served with his life. But
the government is still interested in using the skills they?ve
taught Major Rand Stone, and he continues to work with his
hand-picked team. Into his shadowy world a light has come,
and in her love, Stone discovers unhoped for joy, and, perhaps,
unbearable sorrow?
Read what the reviewers are saying
“4 Angels: With an opening scene that will immediately
tighten your throat with tears, Heart of Stone is an emotional,
suspenseful tale. Denysé M. Bridger deftly captures
the emotions and commitment between Robin and Rand, even
when they are not physically together. As they both hang
on to the memories of their relationship, readers are treated
to sensually descriptive flashbacks. The author crafts the
story to appeal first on an emotional level; she then adds
elements of suspense and conflict that ensure readers are
captivated until the end. Ms. Bridger's congruent use of
present and past scenes enhances her characters and propels
the plot forward. The secondary characters highlight the
humanity of Rand and Robin and offer additional insight
into their emotions. The ending comes quickly and left a
few unanswered items, but the action driven mission and
the subsequent reunion of these lovers will touch readers.”
Amanda, Fallen Angel Reviews
“Rating 4: In Heart of Stone, Ms. Bridger has created
a tough guy with a soft center in Randall Stone; the type
of man who will go to hell and back for his country and
the woman he loves. Robin Bourne is no slouch; while she
waits for Rand, she engages in a battle of wits with her
captor, determined to survive and get back to her lover.
There's a tangible respect between Stone and his group of
commandos, who also regard Robin with affection. These are
well-rounded characters the reader can root for. Even the
bad guy is not completely an evil caricature of a villain;
he's a bad guy but he does show some feeling towards his
captive, some gentility-not much though. While the sex is
hot between Rand and Robin, there's more emotion than sizzle,
though there's plenty of that. These are two people who
are really in love. Fair Warning: there is one rape scene
that readers could find upsetting. It bothered me. I would
have loved to have seen this wonderful short developed into
a longer novel. The plotline can certainly handle it and
Ms. Bridger has proven she has the talent to bring her characters
to life. Kudos and please let's see more of the team in
the next offering.”
P. Grant, Just Erotic Romance Reviews
“4 Ribbons: Heart Of Stone is a gripping book, filled
with wonderful emotion and excitement. Rand and Robin's
love for one another is passionately written and is very
realistic, with the ups and downs common in a relationship.
Ms. Bridger is a new author to me, but I will be reading
more of her books in the future; I would recommend that
other readers do the same.”
Laurie, Romance Junkies, Blue Ribbon Reviews
Read a short excerpt...
"How many messages do you think he's got waiting for
him?" Blake asked as they trailed after Stone.
Rand heard Jennifer's laughter, and suppressed a smile
at his team's banter.
"Well, we've been gone three weeks, and he said to
call in three days. By now she might not even be talking
to him."
"That don't look promising," Nick Holloway, a
temporary team member selected for this particular mission,
noted when they entered the military hangar and spotted
Brookman waiting for them. On loan from the CIA, Nick had
been an unofficial presence on many missions organized by
Donald Brookman over the years. He'd worked with Stone?s
team several times before, and was giving serious thought
to making the move permanent.
"Listen, Brookman," Rand began when they reached
the International Security Director, who was their unofficial
boss. ?We?re tired, and I am not going anywhere for at least
a couple of days."
The rest of the team had stopped at his back; their muttered
affirmatives echoed his assertion. When Donald said nothing,
the silence settled, a strained, tension-laden quiet both
ominous and unnerving.
"Brookman?"
Donald ran a hand over his silvery hair and looked Rand
directly in the eyes.
"She's dead, Rand," he said with no preamble
or cushioning words.
"Who's dead?" Rand responded automatically, his
weary brain sluggish. But his body grew taut with contained
panic. He knew already. He really didn?t want to know at
all.
"Robin Bourne died three days ago," Donald stated.
"Her car went off the road. She was killed in the explosion."
The silence held for several seconds.
"What?" It was an expulsion of air, disbelief
the only emotion present in the whispered word. Rand's smile
faltered. His gut told him it was true, but his head wasn't
ready to accept it...
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