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43 Light Street #19
Never Too Late
"I BORE YOU A CHILD."
Six years ago Mariana Reyes had stolen his heart, then it seemed she betrayed him. Now she expected Scott O'Donnell to believe he had a child. Mariana and her daughter had been in hiding for years, until someone made sure Scott found Mariana again. He was the only man with whom she shared a fevered past and who could face down the killers they'd once escaped. The journey was paved with questions and danger, but their passion burned hotter than ever. Scott would still walk through fire for her...and the child he'd never known.
Six years ago Mariana Reyes had stolen his heart, then it seemed she betrayed him. Now she expected Scott O'Donnell to believe he had a child. Mariana and her daughter had been in hiding for years, until someone made sure Scott found Mariana again. He was the only man with whom she shared a fevered past and who could face down the killers they'd once escaped. The journey was paved with questions and danger, but their passion burned hotter than ever. Scott would still walk through fire for her...and the child he'd never known.
- GenresRomance
250 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 23, 2000
About the author
Rebecca York
428 books453 followersRuth Glick (born 1942) is a best-selling author of healthy cookbooks and has also written dozens of romantic suspense romance novels under the pen name Rebecca York.
Ruth earned a B.A. in American Thought and Civilization from George Washington University and an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. Although she always wanted to become a writer, Glick was convinced that her lack of spelling skills meant that her goal was unattainable. As a stay-at-home mother, she took a community college course to help her choose a career. The course made it very clear that writing was her primary interest. Glick began writing articles for newspapers and magazines, but after several years decided to try writing fiction. Her first book, a kids' science fiction book, was finally purchased by Scholastic Inc..
Since then, Glick has become a highly successful author of over 50 romantic suspense and paranormal novels. Many of her novels are published under the Harlequin Intrigue line, and in June 2003, she became one of the first authors published under Berkley's new Sensation imprint. Before 1997, she often collaborated with Eileen Buckholtz and Kathryn Jenson.
Glick also is a highly regarded author of cookbooks focusing on healthy eating. She sometimes hires trained chefs to test the recipes that she creates, and makes sure that every recipe is tested at least three times before it appears in one of her cookbooks.
Glick is the head of the Columbia Writers Workshop. She and her husband, Norman Glick, live in Columbia, Maryland, where Ruth collects rocks, and enjoys cooking, walking, reading, gardening, travel, and Mozart operas. They have two grown children, Elissa and Ethan, and two grandsons (Jesse and Leo).
Ruth earned a B.A. in American Thought and Civilization from George Washington University and an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. Although she always wanted to become a writer, Glick was convinced that her lack of spelling skills meant that her goal was unattainable. As a stay-at-home mother, she took a community college course to help her choose a career. The course made it very clear that writing was her primary interest. Glick began writing articles for newspapers and magazines, but after several years decided to try writing fiction. Her first book, a kids' science fiction book, was finally purchased by Scholastic Inc..
Since then, Glick has become a highly successful author of over 50 romantic suspense and paranormal novels. Many of her novels are published under the Harlequin Intrigue line, and in June 2003, she became one of the first authors published under Berkley's new Sensation imprint. Before 1997, she often collaborated with Eileen Buckholtz and Kathryn Jenson.
Glick also is a highly regarded author of cookbooks focusing on healthy eating. She sometimes hires trained chefs to test the recipes that she creates, and makes sure that every recipe is tested at least three times before it appears in one of her cookbooks.
Glick is the head of the Columbia Writers Workshop. She and her husband, Norman Glick, live in Columbia, Maryland, where Ruth collects rocks, and enjoys cooking, walking, reading, gardening, travel, and Mozart operas. They have two grown children, Elissa and Ethan, and two grandsons (Jesse and Leo).
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April 17, 2018
Intrigue As It Should Be
March 28, 2000
Ruth Glick proves once again she's the most consistently strong Intrigue writer working today in her latest 43 Light Street tale as Rebecca York, "Never Too Late." This is romantic suspense as it should be.
Six years ago, Mariana Reyes was tricked into betraying Scott O'Donnell. Captured and tortured by government agents in her small Latin American country, he soon returned to the United States, knowing nothing of the child she carried--his child. Mariana has been on the run ever since. Now, desperate to find a safe life for her and her daughter, she reaches out for help--and is led to Scott. He's never forgotten her or what she did, but now they will have to work together. To discover why individuals in both of their governments will do anything to find them, and to recapture a passion that neither time nor betrayal could kill.
In this era when prices go up while page counts go down and type gets bigger, Glick is one of the few authors offering more story for your money. This isn't a disposible romance sure to be forgotten as soon as the last page is turned, but one that will stick with the reader for a long time. Here is what is offered in "Never Too Late:" truly gripping suspense, several steamy encounters that are among the most sensual the series has had to offer, plenty of action sequences, heart-tugging emotion, and two strong-willed, intelligent adults involved in the kind of passionate romance that we know will last. Scott and Mariana's is the kind of larger-than-life love that seems fated. Mariana, in particular, is a unique heroine, a combination of old and new world sensibilities, and both she and Scott are more nuanced than many romance leads these days. Watching them overcome danger at every turn, and do it together, is a joy.
Glick also takes that overused plot device, the secret baby, and makes it her own. Anyone who's sick of reading about secret babies should check out this book to see how it can work. The circumstances for why Scott knows nothing about his daughter make sense, unlike so many books where it's based on a stupid misunderstanding. The author doesn't drag it out for some kind of phony confrontation in the final third. Instead, Mariana deals with the secret like a rational human being, and Scott's reaction to finding out is perfect. These scenes in particular are packed with amazing moments.
Unlike nearly all the Intrigues released today, which seem to reflect a belief that nothing happens outside North America, this is a tale that covers a lot of ground, from Miami to the jungles of Latin America. It's also the kind of story full of government agents and military treachery that only Glick and Gayle Wilson seem willing to take on for Intrigue. An adventure to set pulses pounding and a romance that won't soon be forgotten, this is romantic suspense at its best. For those making their twentieth visit to Light Street (fans of #318, "Til Death Us Do Part" will find some old friends involved) or those discovering the series for the first time, this is one book that should not be missed. Quite simply, I loved it.
March 28, 2000
Ruth Glick proves once again she's the most consistently strong Intrigue writer working today in her latest 43 Light Street tale as Rebecca York, "Never Too Late." This is romantic suspense as it should be.
Six years ago, Mariana Reyes was tricked into betraying Scott O'Donnell. Captured and tortured by government agents in her small Latin American country, he soon returned to the United States, knowing nothing of the child she carried--his child. Mariana has been on the run ever since. Now, desperate to find a safe life for her and her daughter, she reaches out for help--and is led to Scott. He's never forgotten her or what she did, but now they will have to work together. To discover why individuals in both of their governments will do anything to find them, and to recapture a passion that neither time nor betrayal could kill.
In this era when prices go up while page counts go down and type gets bigger, Glick is one of the few authors offering more story for your money. This isn't a disposible romance sure to be forgotten as soon as the last page is turned, but one that will stick with the reader for a long time. Here is what is offered in "Never Too Late:" truly gripping suspense, several steamy encounters that are among the most sensual the series has had to offer, plenty of action sequences, heart-tugging emotion, and two strong-willed, intelligent adults involved in the kind of passionate romance that we know will last. Scott and Mariana's is the kind of larger-than-life love that seems fated. Mariana, in particular, is a unique heroine, a combination of old and new world sensibilities, and both she and Scott are more nuanced than many romance leads these days. Watching them overcome danger at every turn, and do it together, is a joy.
Glick also takes that overused plot device, the secret baby, and makes it her own. Anyone who's sick of reading about secret babies should check out this book to see how it can work. The circumstances for why Scott knows nothing about his daughter make sense, unlike so many books where it's based on a stupid misunderstanding. The author doesn't drag it out for some kind of phony confrontation in the final third. Instead, Mariana deals with the secret like a rational human being, and Scott's reaction to finding out is perfect. These scenes in particular are packed with amazing moments.
Unlike nearly all the Intrigues released today, which seem to reflect a belief that nothing happens outside North America, this is a tale that covers a lot of ground, from Miami to the jungles of Latin America. It's also the kind of story full of government agents and military treachery that only Glick and Gayle Wilson seem willing to take on for Intrigue. An adventure to set pulses pounding and a romance that won't soon be forgotten, this is romantic suspense at its best. For those making their twentieth visit to Light Street (fans of #318, "Til Death Us Do Part" will find some old friends involved) or those discovering the series for the first time, this is one book that should not be missed. Quite simply, I loved it.
May 29, 2017
Scott O'Donnell never wanted to see the woman that betrayed him ever again. San Marcos is better left in the past. But he is not allowed to do what he wishes, but what he must. And that brings Mariana Reyes back in to his life. And the secrets involved, could get them all killed.
Mariana Reyes never thought to see Scott again. She thought she was saving him, but getting him removed from the country. But, secrets surrounding her and her family lead he back to him. And a chance to hopefully save the daughter he knows nothing about.
Mariana Reyes never thought to see Scott again. She thought she was saving him, but getting him removed from the country. But, secrets surrounding her and her family lead he back to him. And a chance to hopefully save the daughter he knows nothing about.
September 29, 2014
Several years ago she betrayed him, now he has to protect her.
When Mariana became pregnant through a night of fooling around, betrayed him thinking she was saving his life and now is on the run from the corrupt regime trying to deal with the corruption.
Surely, somewhere along the line when she was being checked out for the pregnancy, her virginity would have been over? No, she got through pregnancy and because she had a caesarian section. The eye-rolling at this moment was only mighty. Yes it's possible but...
The relationship didn't work for me, there wasn't enough questions being asked about the past for them to trust in a real way.
Not a bad read but not my favourite.
When Mariana became pregnant through a night of fooling around, betrayed him thinking she was saving his life and now is on the run from the corrupt regime trying to deal with the corruption.
Surely, somewhere along the line when she was being checked out for the pregnancy, her virginity would have been over? No, she got through pregnancy and because she had a caesarian section. The eye-rolling at this moment was only mighty. Yes it's possible but...
The relationship didn't work for me, there wasn't enough questions being asked about the past for them to trust in a real way.
Not a bad read but not my favourite.
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