Jean Barrett
Author of The Hunt for Hawke's Daughter
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Robert Rogers writes as Lee Rogers, Jean Barrett and Jean Thomas.
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- Rogers, Robert L.
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- Rogers, Lee
Barrett, Jean
Thomas, Jean - Gender
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- Robert L. Rogers is a writer with various female pseudonyms. Don't ask him how it happened, because he has no idea how he ended up teaching fourth graders for more years than he cares to say. It wasn't supposed to happen that way. He'd known from a tender young age that what he was meant to be was a successful writer. The problem was that the muse in charge of her talent didn't seem to know that. It turned out all right, though. He is sure he learned more from his fourth-graders than he ever taught them, and knowledge is good. It helped him to finally win publication and an award-winning career in the romance world he loves.
In 1979, he published her first novel All These Splendid Sins as Lee Rogers. As Jean Barrett, he is the author of twenty-three contemporary and historical romance novels for Kensington, Berkley, Dorchester and Harlequin-Silhouette. Her books have been printed in numerous foreign editions. Those books have appeared on such best seller lists as Waldenbooks, B. Dalton and Bookscan. He was the proud recipient of the national Booksellers' Best Award and twice won the national Write Touch Readers' Award. He also wrote as Jean Thomas.
Bob and her wife Laura live in an English-style cottage overlooking Lake Michigan on Wisconsin's scenic Door Peninsula. When not traveling to research his books, he walks daily, tries to keep her bonsai collection alive and the song birds happy at him feeders. Those chores attended to, he settles down each afternoon at his computer, where he writes the kind of books he loves to read: sometimes historical romance, but mostly romantic suspense. - Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Wisconsin, USA
- Disambiguation notice
- Robert Rogers writes as Lee Rogers, Jean Barrett and Jean Thomas.
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- Wisconsin, USA
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Very good book. Clare was desperate to help her sister when she agreed to steal Mark's amulet. When she gets caught she fully expects to be arrested not that Mark would offer to help her find the proof she needed to clear her sister. She also didn't expect how much the good looking ranger would attract her. When they find that someone is still after Mark's amulet and has already killed twice they decide that their best bet is to stick together.
I really liked both Clare and Mark. Clare is show more very close to her sister and knows that Terry did not kill her husband. When she and Mark discover that the man who had wanted and Mark's amulet has been murdered for a similar piece they try going to the police. They get no satisfaction there and decide to investigate on their own. I really liked seeing the way that Clare's mind worked and how she reasoned out some possible scenarios. I also really enjoyed the way that she was so proud of New Orleans and was constantly telling Mark little things about the city and its history. One thing that Clare tried very hard to do was resist her attraction to Mark. She found everything about him appealing, from his looks to his protectiveness, but she had been engaged to a soldier who died in the war and didn't want to go through that again. I liked the way that in spite of trying to talk herself out of it she just couldn't help the feelings that just kept getting stronger.
Mark was pretty amazing. He had been attracted to Clare from the minute he saw her which is how he ended up in the predicament of getting robbed. I thought it was pretty sweet of him to actually listen to Clare's story and want to help. It didn't hurt that he was really bored on his medical leave and this was a challenge he could get into. He started out not wanting to trust Clare too much but soon learned that she had been telling the truth. I really liked his protectiveness and how determined he was that Clare would be safe. He was also trying to resist the attraction he felt for her. He could tell that she was a woman who didn't do casual relationships and didn't feel he could offer anything else. The army was his life as well as his career and he knew how hard it was on those left behind. He also didn't think he was able to have that kind of relationship because of how bad his parents had been.
I loved the culmination of the mystery and how intense the suspense of it was. I also really liked the way that Mark was able to work out a way for them to have the happy ending they both wanted. show less
I really liked both Clare and Mark. Clare is show more very close to her sister and knows that Terry did not kill her husband. When she and Mark discover that the man who had wanted and Mark's amulet has been murdered for a similar piece they try going to the police. They get no satisfaction there and decide to investigate on their own. I really liked seeing the way that Clare's mind worked and how she reasoned out some possible scenarios. I also really enjoyed the way that she was so proud of New Orleans and was constantly telling Mark little things about the city and its history. One thing that Clare tried very hard to do was resist her attraction to Mark. She found everything about him appealing, from his looks to his protectiveness, but she had been engaged to a soldier who died in the war and didn't want to go through that again. I liked the way that in spite of trying to talk herself out of it she just couldn't help the feelings that just kept getting stronger.
Mark was pretty amazing. He had been attracted to Clare from the minute he saw her which is how he ended up in the predicament of getting robbed. I thought it was pretty sweet of him to actually listen to Clare's story and want to help. It didn't hurt that he was really bored on his medical leave and this was a challenge he could get into. He started out not wanting to trust Clare too much but soon learned that she had been telling the truth. I really liked his protectiveness and how determined he was that Clare would be safe. He was also trying to resist the attraction he felt for her. He could tell that she was a woman who didn't do casual relationships and didn't feel he could offer anything else. The army was his life as well as his career and he knew how hard it was on those left behind. He also didn't think he was able to have that kind of relationship because of how bad his parents had been.
I loved the culmination of the mystery and how intense the suspense of it was. I also really liked the way that Mark was able to work out a way for them to have the happy ending they both wanted. show less
Good story with a very different premise. I found the whole concept very believable, especially in today's world. Chase's brother is missing and the only lead he has is his brother's girlfriend. Rather than just knocking on her door and asking her about Josh, he uses his bounty hunter credentials and kidnaps her instead. She's furious when she realizes what he's done, but understanding when she finds out why. Unfortunately, she hasn't heard from Josh in weeks and has no idea where he is.
When show more they return to her home, they discover it has been ransacked. Her neighbor later delivers a package from Josh, one that contains some mysterious seeds. After a visit to a prominent botanist and university professor to ask his opinion on the seeds, the man is found murdered. Having nothing but the postmark on the package as a clue, Chase is determined to follow up on it. For her safety, he insists on taking Haley along.
The danger that they are in doesn't stop the attraction that has flared between them. Chase has never felt anything like it for any other woman. But he is also very conflicted about it; after all, Haley is his brother's girlfriend. He has spent most of his life watching out for his brother, and taking his girl is definitely against the rules. Haley is just as attracted to Chase, but suffers none of the qualms. She knows that what had been between her and Josh wasn't serious, but Chase is not convinced that Josh felt the same way. I loved the way that Haley understood Chase's feelings, and tried to have patience as they searched for Josh, knowing that the truth would set Chase free to return her feelings.
Arriving in Alaska, they discover that Josh was investigating a story about an international seed depository and a criminal intent on having control of those seeds for himself. I loved following along with Chase and Haley as they learned more about the depository and its purpose. The danger had followed them, and as they got closer to discovering what Josh had learned, it only got worse. The tension built in a realistic fashion and I was glued to the book until it was resolved. I admit I wanted to smack Haley for falling for the trick that was played on her, she should have listened to the soldier who was with her. It did add another layer to the danger, and also gave the reader a chance to actually meet the bad guy. I loved Chase's solution and the way it turned out.
The only thing left at that point was to find Josh. There had been plenty of worry that he had been killed, but Chase refused to give up hope. I loved how he was found. It was fun to see how much more clearly Haley saw things, and how it took some blunt speech from Josh to open Chase's eyes. I liked the way that things turned out for all of them. show less
When show more they return to her home, they discover it has been ransacked. Her neighbor later delivers a package from Josh, one that contains some mysterious seeds. After a visit to a prominent botanist and university professor to ask his opinion on the seeds, the man is found murdered. Having nothing but the postmark on the package as a clue, Chase is determined to follow up on it. For her safety, he insists on taking Haley along.
The danger that they are in doesn't stop the attraction that has flared between them. Chase has never felt anything like it for any other woman. But he is also very conflicted about it; after all, Haley is his brother's girlfriend. He has spent most of his life watching out for his brother, and taking his girl is definitely against the rules. Haley is just as attracted to Chase, but suffers none of the qualms. She knows that what had been between her and Josh wasn't serious, but Chase is not convinced that Josh felt the same way. I loved the way that Haley understood Chase's feelings, and tried to have patience as they searched for Josh, knowing that the truth would set Chase free to return her feelings.
Arriving in Alaska, they discover that Josh was investigating a story about an international seed depository and a criminal intent on having control of those seeds for himself. I loved following along with Chase and Haley as they learned more about the depository and its purpose. The danger had followed them, and as they got closer to discovering what Josh had learned, it only got worse. The tension built in a realistic fashion and I was glued to the book until it was resolved. I admit I wanted to smack Haley for falling for the trick that was played on her, she should have listened to the soldier who was with her. It did add another layer to the danger, and also gave the reader a chance to actually meet the bad guy. I loved Chase's solution and the way it turned out.
The only thing left at that point was to find Josh. There had been plenty of worry that he had been killed, but Chase refused to give up hope. I loved how he was found. It was fun to see how much more clearly Haley saw things, and how it took some blunt speech from Josh to open Chase's eyes. I liked the way that things turned out for all of them. show less
Fun read with the main couple (Meredith Allen and Jackson Hawke) investigating an old castle for a ghost, hidden treasure…
I liked the heroine Meredith…a psychologist who believes in the possibility of ghosts. I thought it was cute that she had an addiction to her favorite soap opera. Jackson was also likable. He was an American P.I., handsome, easy-going, and he doesn’t believe in ghosts...but eventually he may change his mind!
Enjoyable Harlequin Intrigue with a spooky castle, secret show more passageways, murder, and a crazy killer. show less
I liked the heroine Meredith…a psychologist who believes in the possibility of ghosts. I thought it was cute that she had an addiction to her favorite soap opera. Jackson was also likable. He was an American P.I., handsome, easy-going, and he doesn’t believe in ghosts...but eventually he may change his mind!
Enjoyable Harlequin Intrigue with a spooky castle, secret show more passageways, murder, and a crazy killer. show less
The opening scenes of CAPTURED BY A COWBOY are fun and unique. With Annie masquerading as a nun and taking “donations” and Brady hunting her down, the book captured my attention quickly. Typical of the old west, the two find as many external conflicts getting in their way as internal. Barrett writes well, creates very likable and human characters and weaves a good story that keeps the reader interested. Annie is scrappy and tough but not so that she doesn't fit her into her time. She is show more kind enough to give her grandfather a second chance and is pleasantly surprised when he really has changed. She and Brady both prove themselves willing to make great sacrifices for the other including ownership of the entire ranch. In the end, Annie finds the revenge that has consumed her for years isn't the answer to finding her peace. The book is well written and interesting. I enjoyed it.
Received from the publisher for an honest review by MY BOOK ADDICTION AND MORE.
Rating: 4
Heat Rating: Mild: Mild detailed scenes of intimacy, mild violence or profanity.
Reviewed By: ReadWarrior for My Book Addiction and More show less
Received from the publisher for an honest review by MY BOOK ADDICTION AND MORE.
Rating: 4
Heat Rating: Mild: Mild detailed scenes of intimacy, mild violence or profanity.
Reviewed By: ReadWarrior for My Book Addiction and More show less
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