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About the Author
Radclyffe has published over forty romance and romantic intrigue novels, dozens of short stories, and edited numerous romance and erotica anthologies. She is an eight-time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery, and erotica—winning in both romance (Distant Shores, Silent Thunder) and erotica (Erotic Interludes 2: Stolen Moments edited with Stacia Seaman and In Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip written with Karin Kallmaker). A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also a 2010 RWA / FF&P Prism award winner for Secrets in the Stone. Her 2011 title Firestorm is a ForeWord Review Book of the Year award finalist. She is also the president of Bold Strokes Books, one of the world’s largest independent LGBT publishing companies.
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Radclyffe, a retired surgeon and full time author-publisher, has published over thirty-five novels as well as dozens of short stories, has edited numerous anthologies, and, writing as L. L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She is a eight time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery and erotica--winning in both romance (Distant Shores, Silent Thunder) and erotica (Erotic Interludes 2: Stolen Moments edited with Stacia Seaman and In Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip written with Karin Kallmaker). A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also a 2010 RWA/FF&P Prism Award Winner for Secrets in the Stone, an Independent Publisher's award winner (IPPY), an Alice B. Readers' award Winner, and a finalist for the Benjamin Franklin award, the ForeWord Review Book of the Year award, and the 2010 Heart of Excellence Readers' Choice award. She is also the president of Bold Strokes Books, one of the world's largest independent LGBT publishing companies.
She states, "I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon's Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that the celebrate LGBTQ experience."
You can visit Radclyffe at http://www.facebook.com/Radclyffe.BSB?ref=ts
Or buy her books direct from the publisher at www.boldstrokesbooks.com
She states, "I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon's Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that the celebrate LGBTQ experience."
You can visit Radclyffe at http://www.facebook.com/Radclyffe.BSB?ref=ts
Or buy her books direct from the publisher at www.boldstrokesbooks.com
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26 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Aimee
on July 14, 2014
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I am a huge fan of Radclyffe's books and I've read all - or at least almost all - of them. As a writer she consistently finds new characters and scenarios and of course she writes brilliantly well so it's such a pleasure to read any of her books if you're even remotely into the lesbian romance genre. This book is no exception. The characters are interesting and flawed and human and their relationship develops in a way that feels very true to those characters. I enjoyed the arc of their relationship immensely.
I had one major issue with the book unfortunately. There were some staggeringly ignorant comments and views towards "Africa". For example that war is a way of life for almost all African people. I'm paraphrasing there, but not by much. What a hideously ignorant and factually incorrect statement to make. In the first instance an entire continent is homogenized into a single entity when in reality you could hardly find greater diversity on this earth. "Africa" consists of 54 countries each with various cultures, spoken and written languages, huge sprawling cities and massively diverse populations. Reducing an entire continent to a that is not only embarrassingly ignorant, it's also incredibly offensive. While sadly there are countries and areas that are war torn and people have to live under terrible circumstances, the VAST majority of Africans live in large urban cities and haven't seen a day of war IN THEIR LIVES. To suggest otherwise, really speaks to an inane level of ignorance, that is both dangerous and hurtful.
I had one major issue with the book unfortunately. There were some staggeringly ignorant comments and views towards "Africa". For example that war is a way of life for almost all African people. I'm paraphrasing there, but not by much. What a hideously ignorant and factually incorrect statement to make. In the first instance an entire continent is homogenized into a single entity when in reality you could hardly find greater diversity on this earth. "Africa" consists of 54 countries each with various cultures, spoken and written languages, huge sprawling cities and massively diverse populations. Reducing an entire continent to a that is not only embarrassingly ignorant, it's also incredibly offensive. While sadly there are countries and areas that are war torn and people have to live under terrible circumstances, the VAST majority of Africans live in large urban cities and haven't seen a day of war IN THEIR LIVES. To suggest otherwise, really speaks to an inane level of ignorance, that is both dangerous and hurtful.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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on July 13, 2014
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Loved this book! The plot is so well developed along with the characters. You really feel the fatigue of Navy medic Max as you watch her get drawn into a rescue mission four days before shipping back to the states. The relationship between her and Rachel Winslow develops slowly in the tension of the so-well-written plot. The book is contemporary, detailed, and insightful to the costs of military work while respecting that work at the same time. There is great resolution for the couple and for them both as individuals.
You'll find yourself right there with them!
You'll find yourself right there with them!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Jayne Mac
on July 23, 2014
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Radclyfee has again created new characters and situations that will capture the reader from the first page. Based primarily in Somalia this story revolves around a few of those helping refugees to escape the brutal terror and the violence of the war. It is about two women, Rachel working as a volunteer with the Red Cross/Red Crescent and Max, a Navy combat physician. It is an episode in the lives of these protagonists that is apart from their “real world” that will change them and their view of the world in a way that the reader is left to imagine.
These characters show themselves to be true heroes while being simply human with all the attendant flaws, fears, strengths and beauty. Two women isolated from the time and space of their “real world” that find themselves, each other and of course love.
These characters show themselves to be true heroes while being simply human with all the attendant flaws, fears, strengths and beauty. Two women isolated from the time and space of their “real world” that find themselves, each other and of course love.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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S. Mahaffey
on August 16, 2014
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Taking fire is more than "just a story" about love. The setting of this story is in Somalia where Rachel is working in a Red Cross team to help refugees. Max is part of the Black hawks assigned to evacuate the Red Cross team. When the Black Hawks arrived, they are attacked by rebels. Rachel and Max are among the ones who don't escape. What happens when they reunite in the United States?
The author wrote a detailed, descriptive novel. Her characters are flawless. I was completely caught up in the novel.
Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
The author wrote a detailed, descriptive novel. Her characters are flawless. I was completely caught up in the novel.
Disclaimer: I received a digital galley of this book free from the publisher from NetGalley. I was not obliged to write a favourable review, or even any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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RLynne
on July 21, 2014
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Taking Fire is set in war torn Somalia. As the book opens, Rachel Winslow is working with a non conbatant Red Cross team to assist refugees. Rachel is the daughter of a high ranking US government official, and uses her middle name rather than her last name to avoid attention. The Red Cross camp is next to a very dense jungle where there are rebel camps. Rachel's father contacts her to tell her military Black Hawks are coming to evacuate the camp. Max de Milles is a Naval medic. She is detailed to help evacuate the Red Cross group in South Smalia. As the Black Hawks land, they are attacked by rebels, and not everyone is able to board before they must take off. One of the military members is wounded, and Max and Rachel are among those left behind. Radclyffe tells an exciting story, as well as doing a beautiful job showing the growing feelings between Max and Rachel. She is also quite skilled at character development, and Max and Rachel are very much three dimensional women. When Max and Rachel reunite in the US, their feelings take fire, and there are some wonderful love scenes. This was anotheer great read from a master story teller.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Lindsey P.
on August 17, 2014
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Enjoyed it. Though I've complained that her last several books seemed rushed and formulaic, I felt like she took a little more time this go-around to delve into the characters and plot a little more. Still lots of areas it would have been nice to see fleshed out, but the main characters were both interesting, I believed their chemistry, and the plot was pretty good. Would have liked to see a little more than the semi-rushed ending, but again, 4-stars for Rad here. After the last few left me wanting, I'm actually looking forward to the next book again.
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