All The Queen's Men: Summary and book reviews of All The Queen's Men by Linda Howard, plus links to an excerpt from All The Queen's Men and a biography of Linda Howard.

In six New York Times bestsellers, including her smashing hardcover debut Now You See Her, Linda Howard has seamlessly melded thrilling sensuality and heart-pounding dramatic tension. Now she brings back the elusive hero who first appeared in her acclaimed page-turner Kill and Tell -- in a new blockbuster that is part suspense, part passion, and pure Linda Howard. No one can get close to John Medina, the CIA's legendary Black Ops specialist who works in the shadows of the government's deadliest missions. He is a virtual invisible man, with no friends, many enemies, and a cloud of suspicion surrounding the death of his wife. And no one knows the dangers better than Niema Burdock. A sharp, steely nerved communications expert, Niema and her husband, Dallas, worked side by side with Medina on an explosive mission that went tragically wrong. She could hear it all play out, horribly, on the radio: Dallas set off the detonators at John Medina's command -- and found himself trapped in the crossfire. In a shattering blast, Niema's hope and her love were destroyed... Now Niema has withdrawn to a quiet Intelligence position, and a safe -- if predictable -- existence that has helped her heal her scars from five years ago. And she never planned to see Medina again. But now John Medina needs her... A French arms dealer is supplying international terrorist units, and John Medina must infiltrate his compound and crack the deadly ring. But only Niema can plant the undetectable bugs needed to nail the wary and well-connected dealer -- a feat that begins by going undercover and winning his trust. Working her way into his glamorous world of embassy galas and exclusive parties, Niema steps carefully across a minefield of intimate secrets, luring the Frenchman while inviting disaster with every subtle and seductive play. But when their careful strategy begins to crack, Niema and John take flight in a strange land -- and find their partnership sparking with an erotically charged, unquenchable electricity. In a world of deception, one thing is clear: John Medina has once again set Niema on a freefall into danger and desire -- and one can't exist without the other.

Media Reviews

Romantic Times [A] sexy thriller...Another explosive hit...When it comes to mixing that perfect blend of romance and danger, Ms. Howard is unbeatable!   Library Journal As with many Howard books, it is the man who chases, the man who wants the commitment. Heightened sexual tension keeps the listener on edge, though the action ebbs and flows.   Booklist - Melanie Duncan Niema doesn't know which terrifies her more: the mission or John. Howard's trademark darkly sensual style and intense, layered plot will delight her fans and will also appeal to admirers of Iris Johansen.

Recent Reader Reviews

Rated of 5 by Cristina
I absolutely LOVED this book, it's actually one of my fave Linda Howards.
There is just the perfect mix of action and romance, with characters that
drew me in from the get-go. I actually read this book twice because I could
not get...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Preet
OMG! I loveedddd this BOOK!

Rated of 5 by Repunzel
I loved the action in this book, and I think I could definitely fall for a guy as handy as John. I was slightly dissipointed at the end of the book, because I felt the ending was a little on the rushed side, and the reader has to make assumptions...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Ettie Janzen
I've just finished All the Queen's Men and was surprised as I was reading that this book made it to the Best Sellers list. I found it very boring, but I kept reading until page 292 and 293. No wonder there is a woman raped every 2 minutes!...   Read More

Rated of 5 by Teresa
Great book. LOVE all her books.

Rated of 5 by Marlene
Awesome book. I couldn't put the book down, a real page turner. I also couldn't get enough of the romance!

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