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In Suzanne Brockmann's next thrilling Troubleshooters book, a woman must go on the run if she is to save her family. Troubleshooters: Danger can be addictive. 'The United States refuses to negotiate with terrorists'. Meg Moore remembered the warning from her job as a translator in a European embassy. Those…

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2 authors picked The Defiant Hero as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Another old favorite, I loved this book because it has a military hero who shows deep compassion and love for the heroine who is racing to save her young daughter’s life.

I really enjoy how the author weaves in a touch of history as she tells the story of not only the main characters, but also two other couples, all fighting to escape their own pasts. I love it when a book is set in a backdrop of true events, and Ms. Brockmann obviously does a lot of research to make sure her characters are authentic representatives of their roles…

The U.S. Navy SEALs in Suzanne Brockmann’s Troubleshooters series are hot and hunky and as brave as they come—how I love ‘em. But there are two women in The Defiant Hero who are so gutsy and badass, they put the guys to shame. Quite a feat. Formerly posted at the U.S. Embassy in Kazbekistan, Meg Moore knows the government doesn’t negotiate with terrorists. So, when her daughter and grandmother are kidnapped by extremists, she knows it’s up to her to save them. And she’ll do whatever it takes, including taking down the SEAL who’s trying to help her. Then, there’s…

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