Renegade (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Because of a family tragedy, Summer has dedicated her life to
drug enforcement and is a legend in her own right with the DEA.
Her existence has been consumed by her mission, but she now
yearns for a normal life without the deception and the constant

danger. Gabriel, a loner and a confirmed bachelor has obtained
phenomenal success with his illustrious music career. But he
is at a crossroads in his career and his life, and as a result,
has settled on Cape Cod to figure things out. Assisting with
a musical grant awarded a Massachusetts school system, he offers
his services at a local high school in the area. Summer's current
assignment with the Boston DEA division is at the same school.
Their fiery encounters have them wondering if destiny is
manifesting itself, encouraging them to put a rein on their
wanderlust?

RENEGADE is the final book in the HIDEAWAY series and readers
are very aware that this is the last course eclipsing what has
read like a multi-course meal. The writing is fresh and crisp and
it soothes the palate like the aromatic coffee from one of the
ColeDiz International Ltd. coffee plantations. Throughout the
series Rochelle Alers has embodied the essence of the family unit

and has ensured that the spirit of the Hideaway adventures will
never end. Readers reminisce with the Coles, Sterlings, Kirklands
and their offspring. I read this book in a melancholic mood because
it is the epilogue of a wonderful legacy. As I turned the last
page I thought, RENEGADE and all it culminates can be summarized
with words from one of William Shakespeare's poems... "parting is
such sweet sorrow". Thank you Rochelle for all the vicarious
days with your HIDEAWAY series.

Reviewed by aNN Brown
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Gabriel Cole, a multi-award-winning musician, who is also working at the high school in the music department is mesmerized by Summer's stunning beauty and intelligence. As a famous musician, he's used to women lusting after him, but Summer is different. Summer is everything he has been looking for: smart, sexy, ambitious, talented and determined. Summer, with her take charge, strong and self-sufficient attitude, pulls Gabriel in with an invisible bond that will link them together forever. He loves the combination of curiosity and desire he feels every time he's around Summer. She makes him feel the intensity of loving one person completely, and the desire to create and raise a family with her. He wants to make Summer his wife, but Summer is holding something back. Will Summer tell Gabriel about the double life she's leading? Or will her dangerous masquerade ruin both of their lives?

RENEGADE, the last in the Hideaway series by Rochelle Alers, and completes the legacy with style by including the characters from the previous Hideaway stories: HIDEAWAY, HIDDEN AGENDA, VOWS, HEAVEN SENT, HARVEST MOON, JUST BEFORE DAWN, PRIVATE PASSIONS, NO COMPROMISE, HOMECOMING. The tightly-knit Cole family stands up for one another, and Ms.Alers incorporates Summer and Gabriel into the long time trilogy with passion. The Cole females are treated with love and respect by the Cole males and RENEGADE keeps the love and warmth going with Summer's and Gabriel's love story. Summer and Gabriel will do anything for each other. Rochelle Alers writes about both characters with insight and emotion. Summer's and Gabriel's love is riveting and compelling. When Summer realizes she has fallen in love with Gabriel, she stills holds back, not wanting to tell him about her DEA life until her assignment is over.

I consider Gabriel a combination of an alpha hero and a beta hero . He feels he needs to protect Summer, but he's also treats Summer with love and patience. He doesn't rush her into the relationship. He allows her to move at her own pace. Gabriel is there to comfort Summer after she confides to him about her brother died from a driving by shooting. Respecting Summer is a huge part of Gabriel's personality and makes him the fantasy man every woman wants, but few are able to find in reality.

Summer is the challegne Gabriel needs in his life. She make him work toward having a caring and lasting relationship. Apart Summer and Gabriel are amazing people, but together they are superb. With one glance they know when the other person is upset or hurt by something or someone. Summer's only conflict is telling her boss she wants to leave the agency. She has been an agent for the past five years, but the enjoyment of the job has worn off. Summer is ready to settle down and have a family of her own with Gabriel.

RENEGADE is a wonderful romantic read, but I feel Ms. Alers should of focused more on Summer's last assignment, but fans of the series will enjoy reading about the blooming romance between this intriguing couple. Still, RENEGADE is a charming, fun, and sensual conclusion to the beloved Hideaway series.