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There are eight words Meg Moore has never been able to forget: the United States refuses to negotiate with terrorists. But what was merely a chilling warning when she worked as a translator in a European embassy now spells out a potential death sentence for her daughter and grandmother, who have been kidnapped by a lethal group called the Extremists. Meg has to act—and quickly. Going against everything she was taught, she will now do anything to meet their unspeakable demands; anything—even kill—to save her child.
When Navy SEAL lieutenant, junior grade, John Nilsson is summoned to Washington, DC, by the FBI to help negotiate a hostage situation, the last person he expects to see holding a foreign ambassador at gunpoint is Meg. He hasn’t seen her in years, but he’s never forgotten how it feels to hold her in his arms. John could lose his career if he helps her escape. She will lose her life if he doesn’t.
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"This book was terrific. She is a wonderful writer. I like how these big tough men are vulnerable and even cry. After the first book I wasn't into the series, could have quit there. But now I'm into it and want to read them all! "
— Michele (4 out of 5 stars)
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“When you are in the mood for action, tension, excitement, and romance, be sure to pick up The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann. Ms. Brockmann is a one-of-a-kind storyteller!”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) -
“Against the backdrop of terrorism on US soil, Brockmann weaves three complex romantic relationships…A smart, thrilling keeper among so many disposable stories, this is one to recommend heartily to friends.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“An unforgettable, riveting adventure that is fast-paced and a bit chilling.”
— Library Journal
The Defiant Hero Listener Reviews
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Jean-Philippe FELIO, 5/4/2022
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" S.b. rocks all this series is a great read "
— Jamitzka, 2/8/2014 -
" I love, love, LOVE this book! "
— Kris, 2/5/2014 -
" I liked this book more than I did the first novel in the series, and I connected more with the characters. But I think the reason I gave it five stars was Eve and Ralph. They deserved their own full-length novel! "
— Rachel, 2/4/2014 -
" This was the first in the series I read, and I fell in love with all the characters, could put any of them down. "
— Brandycakes2, 1/27/2014 -
" great book - full of action "
— Amy, 1/26/2014 -
" FANTASTIC side plot with a love story from WWII. Swoon. "
— Allison, 1/25/2014 -
" Found it a little long-winded, too much talking, not enough doing. "
— Smara, 1/17/2014 -
" Loved these characters as always but I'm wondering why I haven't seen John & Meg in some of the later books. Maybe they were mentioned and I didn't notice. I hope to see them more, along with Eve and Amy. "
— Marta, 1/11/2014 -
" Haven't listened to the audio yet. "
— Kaetrin, 1/9/2014 -
" I loved how there were about four seperate stories of the characters going at once, but it was written so smoothly that it didn't get confusing at all. Loved this book. "
— Beth, 12/1/2013 -
" Really good! Love this new Series with the SEALS. "
— Lynne, 11/30/2013 -
" This was another amazing story in the Troubleshooters series. "
— Wendy, 11/12/2013 -
" I really liked Eve's story and the Sam and Alyssa storyline. However, I couldn't stand Meg's character and I didn't see why John put up with her. Otherwise, it would have been a 4-star book. "
— Stacy, 9/3/2013 -
" What an excellent book, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, I am so glad there are 17 books in this series and another series afterward, I don't think I'll ever get enough of this author! "
— Sheila, 8/24/2013 -
" More like a 3.5 star review. The heroine was a bit annoying for me and I just couldn't get past that. "
— Sherri, 11/1/2012 -
" Really good, but holy cripe did it seem like it went on forever. I was more interested in the Eve/Ralph story and the Alyssa/Sam story than Meg and Nils. Meg was another one of those characters that you just want to shake some sense into. Just trust the experts lady! "
— Shae, 2/1/2012 -
" I do like it, but I don't like that so far both books have flashbacks. It's not that they're bad, but I'm fearing the overuse of them as the series goes on. "
— Heather, 9/7/2011 -
" hooked on the series. they're a little above average in my opinion for the whole special ops kinda thing. romance and a plot! always a good thing. "
— Georgia, 9/5/2011 -
" Pithy romance reading about a group of Navy Seals -- occas good sex scene but not too trashy. Look on Amazon to get the order of her 14 books and read them in order -- all 14 are intertwined! "
— Annemarie, 8/15/2011 -
" Good story line and I'm a sucker for recurring characters...will probably read more in the series! "
— Karen, 5/16/2011 -
" I loved the Grandmother's story :) "
— Heather, 3/17/2011 -
" The back story of Eve and Ralph during WWII is worth a book on it's own...loved it. "
— Christy, 3/6/2011 -
" Meg got on my nerves. If you really want to help your daughter, why would you keep ditching professional help from a Navy SEAL? Seriously. The WWII flashbacks seem to be a trend for the Troubleshooters series, which is unfortunate. "
— Jenni, 1/23/2011 -
" 4 1/2 stars...a really, really good book. I cannot believe that I have to wait another 3 books before getting the rest of Sam and Alyssa's story?!? "
— Christi, 12/14/2010 -
" It was better than The Unsung Hero but I'm not sure how I like the multiple storylines. It seemed like more time was spent on a secondary couple rather than Nils and Meg. "
— Chris, 12/9/2010 -
" Loved this whole series. Great group of characters, surprising twists, many wonderful heroes and fun escapism. "
— Karen, 12/3/2010 -
" I don't think I could love this series more! "
— Lisa, 11/24/2010
About Suzanne Brockmann
Suzanne Brockmann is the author of more than fifty novels, many of which are New York Times bestsellers. As one of the leading authors of romantic suspense novels, she was awarded the 2018 Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Romance Writers of America (RWA). Her work has earned her numerous other awards, including two RITA Awards, four best-of-year awards from RT Book Reviews, and RWA’s #1 Favorite Book of the Year award.
About the Narrators
Patrick Lawlor, an award-winning narrator, is also an accomplished stage actor, director, and combat choreographer. He has worked extensively off Broadway and has been an actor and stuntman in both film and television. He has been an Audie Award finalist multiple times and has garnered several AudioFile Earphones Awards, a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award, and many starred audio reviews from Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.
Melanie Ewbank has performed in numerous film and regional theater productions. She also appeared on the Lifetime television series Strong Medicine.