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Loren Mathis

Loren Mathis

About

I was born and raised in a small town in North Carolina.  I am a law school graduate.  I have always enjoyed reading mysteries and writing, and I am now following my dream as an author.  I became interested in writing novels involving military heroes because I have friends and family who have served in the Army and Special Forces.  I enjoy traveling, live concerts, spending time with family & friends, and reading.  I write steamy romantic suspense novels involving U.S. Navy SEALs. 

The Usurper King (The Plantagenet Legacy Book 3)

The Usurper King (The Plantagenet Legacy Book 3)

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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haughty Percies precipitated the Battle of Shrewsbury which nearly cost him the throne—and his life.</span><br style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">To make matters worse, even after Richard II's funeral, the deposed monarch was rumored to be in Scotland, planning his return. The king just wouldn't stay down and malcontents wanted him back.</span></p>

Story Behind The Book

My love of reading the written word came before my love of writing. As a child, I read everything I could get my hands on, including the backs of cereal boxes. The romance novel bug hit me in my mid-teens. The first romance novel that I read was a Harlequin historical. I have been in love with the romance genre ever since. I wrote my debut novel, Pushed to the Edge, during my last year of law school. The idea for the novel came to me during a class lecture on the dangers of bioterrorism. I started out writing a few hundred words a day. When reading Pushed, I hope that readers take away thoughts about the interconnection between terrorism and the drug trade.

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<p>&quot;From the first few chapters of Pushed to the Edge, I was hooked. The first part was already filled with action that never let up and there's never a dull moment in this book.&quot; <strong>-- <em>Reader's Favorite</em></strong></p> <p>&quot;If you're looking for an action-packed suspense, then this is for you. Pushed to the Edge brings civilian and military life together as a series of events taking place all over the world are slowly pieced together to reveal the truth behind what is going on. The timing in which the events unfolds is perfect; revealing just enough information to keep your interest all the while taking you down new roads that have you questioning everyone's motives.&quot; <strong>-- <em>Book Cove Reviews</em></strong></p>