Dream Lover

By Cindy Gerard

Merry Claire Thomas expected to be long gone from her cottage that was adjacent to her old Victorian mansion, long before her absentee tenant returned. But when Patrick Ryan arrived unannounced in the middle of the night - all temptation and trouble in a pair of tight jeans - she was stunned that he looked exactly like the lover who'd been disrupting her sleep and making hot, steamy love to her in dreams every night of the past week. Merry was determined not to let herself get wrapped up in the wild Irish rogue's arms. Still, she wondered: Was he the missing part of her? Fate's gift to her yearning spirit? And if she gave in to him, could she trust the love he professed would never die?

New York Times best-selling author, Cindy Gerard has a reputation for her action-packed, sexy, romantic suspense novels featuring hot alpha male military heroes. But before she started writing Romantic Suspense, Cindy wrote classic, steamy romance novels for Bantam Book’s much loved Loveswept line.
Now, for the first time ever in e-book format, Cindy is offering her very first Loveswept romance, RENEGADE (formerly titled Maverick) at a special price to thank her loyal readers for supporting her books. Also, Cindy is making two other classic treasures, DREAM LOVER (formerly titled Dream Tide) and CHARADE (formerly titled Perfect Double) available.
If you ‘re new to Cindy’s work and enjoy these classic Cindy Gerard romances be sure to check out her award winning, New York Times Best-selling Black Ops., Inc. and One-Eyed Jacks novels from Pocket Books.
Quotes and Reviews:
“...Gerard weaves a wonderfully tender tale about love, loss and second chances. This is a gem of a read.” RT on THE WAY HOME

“...jam-packed with superior action and sublime romance! A++ romance!! Don’t miss out on this ...Recommended Read!” Joyfully Reviewed on KILLING TIME

“... Gerard shot right up to the top of my must-read list. My, oh my, can this lady craft a story.” USA TODAY on LAST MAN STANDING

“I’m hooked!” Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“I look forward to her every release!” Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Gerard’s deadly series kicks romantic adventure into high gear.” Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author

“Cindy Gerard’s roller-coaster ride of action and passion grabs you from page one.” Karen Rose, New York Times bestselling author

“...kept me turning the pages all night long.” Jane, from Dear Author on WITH NO REMORSE. A Recommended Read

“Full of suspense, deceit, and deep sensuality, the energy is high and the passion even higher...” ~ Joyfully reviewed on RISK NO SECRETS.

“Edge of your seat perfection!” TOP PICK, Romantic Times on FEEL THE HEAT

“Gerard is a master of romantic suspense, weaving a fast-moving, page-turning thriller with singe-your-fingers romance.” ~ Blue Ribbon Read, Romance Junkies on WHISPER NO LIES

“I found myself racing through the pages, nearly as captivated by the action-packed story ... as I was by the sizzling romance...” ~ Library Journal on TAKE NO PRISONERS

“A fast-paced tale of romance amid flying bullets.” ~ Publisher’s Weekly on TAKE NO PRISONERS

“Damn near UNPUTDOWNABLE! ... Do I recommend the book? You bet I do!” ~ BOOKAHOLICS on SHOW NO MERCY

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cindy Gerard
• Release date: Mar 6, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310030192

Cindy Gerard

The only thing Cindy had in mind when she started writing her first book was finishing it. The issue of actually selling it came much later. Only after she made that life-altering first sale did she realise that one book would never be enough. Now, over 20 books and numerous awards later, Cindy laughingly admits that she can barely remember life before...well, was there life before writing? Actually, yes there was, and still is. A professional career woman, Cindy is a trainer for the Iowa Department of Human Services, a position she states is both challenging and rewarding. "Human Services is a front-line, real-life event. Everything about the job is immediate, from serving families in crisis, to assisting staff with difficult situations, to meeting tension-fraught deadlines." Cindy's career has taught her much about the human condition, its frailties, its strengths, and its spirit. The evocative emotions that pour from the pages of her books are a reflection of some of her work experiences. Her writing celebrates life's richness and trials, offering a wide range of emotions — hope and elation, anger and indecision, laughter and, of course, love. And, according to her readers, her powerful love scenes run the gamut from steamy to tender to lusty to just plain fun. Cindy's writing has netted her spots on bestseller lists, numerous RT nominations and awards, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a National Reader's Choice Award and two RITA nominations.Between writing and working full time you wouldn't think Cindy would have much time for anything else. And while she does find her work and her writing rewarding, there does have to be more. Cindy has more. Much more. She is happily married to the perfect man. Tom's a cowboy, ladies! Yes, even Iowa has its share of that saddle-straddling, Wrangler-wearing species who love their horses almost as much as they love their women. As a matter of fact, recently a whole herd of Texans gathered at the Gerard "Ranch" to treat their little ones to real horseback rides. Go figure. Cindy has a passion for pink depression glass — she always has her eye out for the special piece to add to her collection. Cindy's down time often takes the form of the classic "busman's holiday." She loves to read and most of all, she loves to read at their summer place, a cabin in the woods on Lake Kabetogama in northern Minnesota. Both Tom and Cindy enjoy gardening and have recently expanded their annual beds into a perennial garden. Cindy says she can hardly wait for spring and the promise of all that reawakening and the colourful blooms. In addition to the horses, the Gerards have two dogs, Ellie and Boomer, who pretty much get anything they want. Tom and Cindy have one son, Kyle, who, after years of keeping them in suspense, found Eileen, the perfect woman.