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Rena Koontz

Rena Koontz

About

An award-winning journalist, Rena Koontz broke into the publishing world in September 2012. The debut of “Love’s Secret Fire” was the realization of a lifelong dream to write books – books that combine romance, suspense and strong female characters designed to mirror today’s women.

All the material was there. Working as a career news reporter at two of the country’s top 20 newspapers provided a writing journey that took Rena into the sports arena, politics, feature writing, editorial writing, and, her favorite, cops and courts. She has chased fire trucks and police cars, covered all sorts of crimes, including murders, and reported criminal, civil, high profile and ordinary trials. Many of the ideas for her books come from real cases she is familiar with.

Plus, being married to a retired FBI agent provides a source for invaluable technical advice. He’s pretty good with the romance parts as well!

Rena has received numerous journalism awards including recognition by the Associated Press for writing excellence.

Her second romantic suspense, “The Devil She Knew,” released in July 2013.

A Pittsburgh native, Rena now makes her home in Florida, having recently relocated from Central Illinois.

“Thief of the Heart” is her third novel.

Through the Eyes of Maria: Consequences

Through the Eyes of Maria: Consequences

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<p>Maria’s life shifts course when destiny brings her into the arms of Christian. His earnest kindness and generosity offer the potential for a future she never imagined possible. Afraid of pushing Christian away, Maria changes her identity and buries her sordid past.<br /><br />But when the truth threatens to expose her calculated deception, will Maria find the courage to face her demons and salvage all that's at stake?<br /><br />Or will Maria be forced to accept that she simply cannot outrun the shadows that chase her?</p>

Story Behind The Book

This is a story that comes from my heart. It's based on real-life events and features two men who, in my mind, are real-life heroes.

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<p>“Thief Of The Heart,” author Rena Koontz’s third romantic suspense novel, does more than cast a passionate love story and weave an intriguing plot. This page-turner also steals a reader’s heart — capturing your imagination through characters that linger long after the epilogue...Koontz’s trademarks are plot twists and characters that keep readers guessing as the pages fly, and “Thief Of The Heart” shines on both counts.</p> <p>-----------------------</p> <p>I have read all three of Rena Koontz books and once again after I start, I can't put it down. Her characters are real-like and the suspense made it easy to keep reading. I can't wait for her next book!</p>