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Heartbreaker Kindle Edition

by Linda Howard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,548 ratings
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Available digitally for the first time ever, Heartbreaker is a classic novel of romantic suspense from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda Howard

Michelle Cabot reluctantly returns home to central Florida, having inherited her father's cattle ranch—and the mountain of bills that go with it. But Michelle's determined to turn things around, even as she discovers she's heavily indebted to neighboring rancher John Rafferty, a man she's spent ten years trying to forget.

John has his own ideas for how the spoiled princess he remembers might pay him back—but when Michelle's secrets come to light, he'll do anything to protect her…including letting go of the past once and for all.

Featuring an excerpt from THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND, Linda Howard’s new hardcover novel!

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About the Author

Linda Howard is the award-winning author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Up Close and Dangerous, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cover of Night, Killing Time, To Die For, Kiss Me While I Sleep, Cry No More, and Dying to Please. She lives in Alabama with her husband and two golden retrievers.

Amy Landon is a classically trained actress with numerous off-Broadway, film, and television credits. Her voice can also be heard on many television and radio commercials. She has an easy facility with dialects, which she also coaches and teaches, and she is happy to find her lifelong obsession with books is matching up with her acting and vocal work.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00YNCZ204
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon Impulse (February 2, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 2, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 977 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 162 pages
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Linda Howard is the award-winning author of many New York Times bestsellers, including Up Close and Dangerous, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Cover of Night, Killing Time, To Die For, Kiss Me While I Sleep, Cry No More, and Dying to Please. She lives in Alabama with her husband and two golden retrievers.

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Colorado Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaker
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
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This one is a heartbreaker. Characters are well developed—the abused ex-wife, her long-time love, and the deranged ex-husband-would-be-killer. There’s great depth to this story and the dysfunction of families. It’s told with authenticity and clarity.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Alpha OTT Cowboy Hero
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016
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Short summary – Michelle Cabot has returned to her deceased father’s ranch home, alone and flat broke. For the first time in years, she’s self reliant and taking care of herself. So when she finds an old note that shows her father borrowed one hundred thousand from his neighbor and Michelle’s secret crush, John Rafferty, she’s about ready to throw in the towel. After years of bristling disdain and plain old dislike for each other, she knows he would very likely throw her to the wolves than help. But she has to try, if she loses the ranch, Michelle will have nowhere else to go. After a hellish marriage to a rich man who turned abusive and insane with jealously, Michelle is a sad shell of her former self. But she’s done being cared for. Not by her well meaning father, not by her crazy obsessed ex-husband and definitely not by John Rafferty!

I instantly liked Michelle, you saw how fragile and vulnerable she was but her resilience and courage were apparent from the start. The reasoning behind her and John’s antagonism are believable and helped plant past ties between these two stubborn but lovable characters. (I know many think it was insta-love, but I think the years between them meeting and then actually getting together made a huge difference to the story.)

Like many others, I found John to be a huge jackass in the beginning of story. His misconceived notions about Michelle were cold hearted and so derogatory, I was really hoping we’d get to see Michelle delivering a well aimed kick in the groin for having put up with it. But somehow Linda Howard managed to turn this arrogant and insulting rancher into a hard man softening towards the woman made to complete him. So yeah, I didn’t much like John in the beginning, but LH doesn’t let him stew in all that nasty anger for long. I loved watching him lower his guard with Michelle, it was funny seeing him reverse his stand on spoiling and pampering her (the same things he once disdained her for) and actually enjoy taking care of her. He really was an old fashioned man with old fashion desires. It took having Michelle by his side to realize his primitive pleasure at providing for his woman.

For a short novel, there is a lot of story to this. Michelle learns to open herself up to the chance at a happily ever after with the man she’s been in love with for years, John finally gets his girl and learns to love her soft gently side, and appreciate her independent need to contribute. Driving the sensual love story along is the problem that dogs Michelle throughout the story, her crazy ex. The final showdown was suspenseful and satisfying. All the loose ends where tied and the H/h finally get their fondest wish, a HEA with cherries on top!

I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a sweet romance between a hard rancher and the gentle woman that tames him.

On a side note – I’ve read several books by Linda Howard, some I absolutely love and have earned a permanent spot on my keeper shelf (Open Season, After the Night & Shades of Twilight) and others I have had to force myself to finish, they were so terrible (All That Glitter, An Independent Wife, The Touch of Fire.) But give her a try, LH is a great author, she has the skills to make some of the best romance alphas, don’t let some bad work keep you from finding the real gems.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rerelease of a great story.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020
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I recall reading this story years ago and loving it. It has not been updated since its original release, so some references are dated (using landlines exclusively, described clothing that may now be considered unfashionable, etc), but that does not take away from the story.

If you like your males soft and sensitive, this story is not for you. John is an unapologetic Alpha male and, while he says and does things that, may not always be considered correct in today’s society, you can truly see his devotion to her. Michelle also gives as good as she gets, but in a gentler more subtle way. She just goes about her business and lets him grumble. His over protectiveness and her determined independence vastly contribute to the plot and relationship development.

It’s a feel good love story with super chemistry, conflict, suspense and great editing. Thanks to Linda for allowing us to enjoy this gem again.

Trigger warning, as Michelle is a survivor of domestic abuse.
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Sheila M
3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant Romantic Suspense Originally Published as a Category Romance
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2016
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FINAL DECISION: This is an enjoyable read which hints at the more compelling Howard books. For me, the book lacks deep emotional connection with the characters and thus is more forgettable.

THE STORY: MIchelle Cabot inherited her father's ranch and found that he was deeply in debt. Recovering from an abusive marriage, Michelle is determined to prove herself by working the ranch -- even without help. When she discovers that her father had taken a large loan from a neighbor, she is nervous about meeting him again. John Rafferty is the man that Michelle had a crush on years ago and she ran from the intense attraction between them. John has wanted Michelle for years even as he thought her a useless ornament. Now he considers making her his mistress in order to give her an easier life but MIchelle is determined to prove herself a strong woman.

OPINION: I typically really like Howard's older category romances. They are where I first discovered her before she began writing her popular romantic suspense novels. HEARTBREAKER is a good book but has never had the depth and interest of the other books in this series or her Mackenzie books. I didn't feel as much connection with or between the main characters and this left me somewhat detached from the story. Not a waste of time read, but not necessarily one I love to revisit.

WORTH MENTIONING: This book is one of the earlier books dealing with domestic abuse.

CONNECTED BOOKS: HEARTBREAKER is the third book in the Rescues series. It can be read as a standalone as it only has a small connection to the second book in the series.

STAR RATING: I give this book 3 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Linda Howard at her best.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016
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Loved this book. To me this is one of Linda Howard's best. I will admit I do love an alpha male and all that comes with him. Possessive and protective of their women. John and Michelle are both great characters. I guess you could say this is a second chance love story with some suspense as well.
Don't want to give to much away but have to say there are some very steamy scenes that I just loved. This book is a little dated but it definitely does not take away from being one of the best romantic love stories I have ever read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars liked it
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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Hard to believe these two had gone so many years at odds only to admit their passionate dislike was was pure passion. And leading to a happily ever after!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2018
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ARRIVED ON TIME AND A GOOD LINDA HOWARD MP3
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Juice Delight
5.0 out of 5 stars the name Linda Howard is all the review you need.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2016
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I bought this book in paperback many years ago, and was thrilled to see it was available in kindle .It is your macho rancher and he is determined to get woman next door , you know what is going to happen right from the start but Linda Howard does it so well , cant wait for all her books which are being released over the next few months .
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Andmond
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance and menace to the lady
Reviewed in Australia on March 6, 2016
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Rafferty is a tough man but he will be as fair as possible.
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Wanda Godwin
4.0 out of 5 stars Still good writing.
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2017
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Reread. Still good writing.
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Ellander
4.0 out of 5 stars Ranch Trouble
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2017
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Capturing my interest from the start, the story continues with lots Of descriptions and subplots to keep it going.Not her best,but a good read.
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