Critical Praise
“Queen of romantic suspense.” — Booklist
“Howard meshes hot sex, emotional impact, and gripping tension.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Linda Howard is a superbly original writer. Linda Howard writes with power, stunning sensuality and a storytelling ability unmatched in romance drama. Every book is a treasure for the reader to savor again and again — —New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen
“[An] exceptionally engaging novel of romantic suspense [...] Howard’s strong characters, including Tricks and a number of Hamrickville locals, keep the pages turning until the climactic confrontation.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
There is nothing quite like a sexy and suspenseful story by the amazing Linda Howard! — Romantic Times BOOKclub
“Award-winning writer Linda Howard is an expert at mixing danger and romance to create a page-turning hit ... Passion and peril in one heady mix — COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH
“Romantic suspense queen Howard makes a welcome return with her marvelous new book, Troublemaker. This is vintage Howard, with all the wonderful characterization [...] slow-burn passion and dangerous action a reader could ask for! There is a reason Howard remains such a superstar - she always delivers!” — RT Book Reviews (top pick)
“[She] can write one heck of a white-knuckle romantic thriller, [...] seamlessly combining top-notch suspense with a super-sexy love story. Graced with a cast of compelling characters [...] and seasoned with a deliciously dry sense of humor, this is Howard at the top of her literary game.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Linda Howard writes such beautiful love stories. Her characters are always so compelling... she never disappoints.” — Julie Garwood
“Great book, read it in one sitting! Really enjoyed the relationship between Morgan and Isabeau “Bo”...and of course Tricks. Loved that dog!” — Lynsay Sands, New York Times bestselling author
“[An] amazing read. It’s hot, addictive, and suspenseful with a powerfully written storyline that swept me off my feet and kept me hooked on every word. [...] Linda Howard’s writing is superb. [...] I highly recommend Troublemaker to readers everywhere.” — San Francisco Book Review