It’s my privilege to celebrate the release of Hawk: The Quiet Professionals – Book 2 and to host the amazing giveaway Ronie Kendig is offering to her readers, old and new! Faithful readers of my blog well know my love and respect for Ronie’s talent for storytelling and the woman herself but it’s not just me that thinks so highly of her! Check out this impressive endorsements!
Balancing a story of high action and deep emotions isn’t easy, but Ronie Kendig pulls it off with the casual grace of a truly talented storyteller. ~Robert Liparulo, author of Comes a Horseman, Germ, and the Dreamhouse Kings
TALON is Kendig at the top of her game! ~Tosca Lee, New York Times Best Selling Author of the Book of Mortals series with Ted Dekker
Ronie Kendig brings the heat in this suspenseful second installment of the Quiet Professionals series. The glimpse into the turmoil that Special Forces soldiers face is intriguing and humbling. Hawk is worth picking up — just be prepared to not set it down! – Romantic Times
Back to the giveaway! Ronie is giving away a complete set of her 10 Rapid-Fire Fiction novels, plus a $50 Visa Card. Entering is easy! Simply follow the instructions contained in the Rafflecopter widget below and remember you can gain extra entries by following the prompts. The giveaway is open until midnight on 8th November.
Now, for my thoughts on this fabulous story… 
Synopsis:~
Raptor’s communications expert, Staff Sergeant Brian “Hawk” Bledsoe is struggling with his inner demons, leaving him on the verge of an “other than honorable” discharge. Plagued with corrupted intel, Raptor team continues to track down the terrorist playing chess with their lives.
Afghan pilot Fekiria Haidary is devastated when a systems glitch on her aircraft forces a weapons launch on a safe target. And when the deadly bombing separates Brian from the team, he must make an impossible choice: save his brothers-in-arms, or save the woman and children depending on him to survive a brutal snowstorm.
My endorsement:~
There’s nothing quite like a Ronie Kendig reading experience and Hawk, her second Quiet Professionals novel, is chock full of all the goodies Ronie treats her readers to, with her supremely talented pen! The insidious plot against Raptor team continues to grow as Hawk finds himself torn between honor, duty, and his own conscience as his poorly held self-control leads him to make a promise to a woman who is leading a double life, one that could see her killed. High level suspense and non stop action, always evident in Ronie’s writing, complement the complex personalities of Hawk and Fekiria – both revealing flaws and vulnerabilities – against a backdrop of the Afghan mountains, as stunning as they are inhospitable. The layers to her characters and story always impress and the tender and emotive moments are not limited to Fekiria and Hawk. I love the scenes with Hawk and his grandpa, with Fekiria and Mitra, and always the interaction between the dedicated and diverse men of Raptor team. The rigours of war, the heart wrenching pain of soldiers dealing with the upheaval to their families at home, and the cultural and social restrictions on Muslim women are all explored in the tantalising and engaging novel. Get your hands on Hawk – whatever it takes!
With thanks to the author and Shiloh Run Press for my review copy
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November 3, 2014 at 2:45 am
I haven’t read any of her books yet. I have one on my TBR pile. thanks for the chance to win.
November 3, 2014 at 3:20 am
I have just started reading these books and I am loving them.
November 3, 2014 at 5:12 am
Ronie writes some fantastic books. Loved the Nightshade series. Highly recommend her books.
November 3, 2014 at 5:13 am
Thank you, Rel, for that stellar review!!! And thank you for hosting this giveaway!!
November 3, 2014 at 5:16 am
Rel, I am a huge fan. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with Ronie at conference and on Facebook. I can hardly wait to read Hawk! God bless!
November 3, 2014 at 5:18 am
i have actually never read one of Ronie’s books. I am going to the library today to check them out!
November 3, 2014 at 5:24 am
I just love your books!!!
November 3, 2014 at 5:26 am
I have read Trinity, Talon, Beowulf, and Raptor 6. I admired how the dogs were so in tune with the handlers. I am looking forward to reading Hawk.
November 3, 2014 at 5:39 am
I read Trinity and Talon, they were both fabulous with characters you can’t help but love! But I especially loved Aspen, Dane, and Talon!!:)
November 3, 2014 at 5:39 am
The best of military and K9 heroes! What’s not to love??!!!
November 3, 2014 at 5:43 am
Love her books!! She’s amazingly talented.
November 3, 2014 at 5:43 am
i have read many of Ronie’s books, I am a big fan. My fav character is Timbrel and her bull mastiff.:)Thank you for the giveaway!
November 3, 2014 at 5:44 am
Amazing author. Love her books.
November 3, 2014 at 5:44 am
I have read every book she has written. Love them all.
November 3, 2014 at 5:49 am
So excited to read Hawk! I think Team ZULU has been my favorite thus far. 🙂
November 3, 2014 at 5:55 am
I loved the Nightshade series but now sure I could pick a favorite. Loved them all!!
November 3, 2014 at 5:57 am
I’ve read most of Ronie’s books. Each of them has been great but believe it or not they just keep getting better. If I win, I will be sharing duplicates with friends.
November 3, 2014 at 5:59 am
Beowulf has been my favorite so far. I always loved Timbrel and Tony and this book only made me love them that much more!
November 3, 2014 at 6:08 am
Hawk is the best. Fighting terrorists in a raging Blizzard with women & children in tow! What a man!!!
November 3, 2014 at 6:09 am
Love Ronie’s books – she’s one of my most fave authors!!!
November 3, 2014 at 6:21 am
I loved Annie and Trace in Operation Zulu!
November 3, 2014 at 6:25 am
I have enjoyed every book I have read. It has been interesting to learn about MWD.
November 3, 2014 at 6:38 am
Ronie is a new author for me. This giveaway is an awesome introduction! 😉 Thanks for the chance to win.
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November 3, 2014 at 6:39 am
i’m looking forward to reading this series. Would love to win the set.
November 3, 2014 at 6:40 am
I’ve yet to read any of her books, but I keep seeing Hawk pop up on my news feed. I do believe it needs to be on my must read list.
November 3, 2014 at 6:43 am
I am looking forward to reading this series! From reviews and comments, I believe Cowboy would be my favorite character. Thanx for the giveaway!!!!!
November 3, 2014 at 7:12 am
One of my fav characters is Hawk.
November 3, 2014 at 7:21 am
I love all of Ronies books. Nightshade was the first one of her books I read and I have been addicted ever since.
November 3, 2014 at 7:30 am
Beowulf is my favorite of Ronie’s books so far. I just LOVE Candyman and Timbrel’s characters!
November 3, 2014 at 7:38 am
I really enjoyed reading the Operation Zulu serials! It was like reading a fast-paced tv show!
November 3, 2014 at 7:44 am
that cover is to die for!
November 3, 2014 at 7:45 am
I first discovered this author during the scavenger hunt last month. I’d love to read some of the books to get to know these characters to determine a favorite!
November 3, 2014 at 7:53 am
I read Ronie’s series with the military dogs and loved it. Can’t wait to read more books by Ronie.
November 3, 2014 at 7:54 am
I have one of her books on my Kindle, just finishing another book before I start reading Raptor 6.
November 3, 2014 at 7:58 am
Havent read any Of her books but they look awesome!
November 3, 2014 at 8:01 am
Thanks for this amazing opportunity! Sign me up to win!
November 3, 2014 at 8:02 am
I have not read any of her books yet, but would love to win and then I could read a lot of them! 🙂
November 3, 2014 at 8:03 am
I just added the first book in this series to my TBR pile. Looking forward to reading them 🙂
November 3, 2014 at 8:04 am
I haven’t read her books yet and would love too. They sound like page turners.
November 3, 2014 at 8:12 am
I’ve yet to read one of her novels, although RAPTOR 6 is in my TBR pile.
November 3, 2014 at 8:20 am
I’m just now finding this author! She sounds awesome so I’m looking forward to reading her books!
November 3, 2014 at 8:32 am
I haven’t read any of your works yet, but I sure would love to! They all look like great reads, and it would be a fantastic score as winter starts keeping us inside more and more, now. Thank you for the giveaway, and God bless you.
November 3, 2014 at 8:46 am
I look forward to reading these books!
November 3, 2014 at 8:54 am
Ronie’s stories are great. She has the Tom Clancy pacing down, but combines it with awesome romance. Great books!
November 3, 2014 at 9:10 am
A dear friend of mine, Bethany, JUST recommended these books to me and I would LOVE to read them! Bethany is an editor and doesn’t recommend unless they are good so I know these have to be special books by a gifted writer.
November 3, 2014 at 9:13 am
I love all of your books, nightshade is my favorite series not sure if I could name a single hero as I love them all
November 3, 2014 at 9:28 am
I started with Ronie Kendig’s “A Breed Apart” series and loved it. So I went on to read “Raptor 6” and really enjoyed it. I am looming forward to reading “Hawk”.
November 3, 2014 at 9:40 am
I loved the Nightshade series 🙂
November 3, 2014 at 9:44 am
I have never read any of the books but would love too.
I don’t have face book so I am sad that I can’t participate in the raffle.
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November 3, 2014 at 10:36 am
I have yet to read any of the books yet, but they look intriguing!
November 3, 2014 at 10:49 am
I haven’t read any of Ronie’s books yet, but I would love to! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
November 3, 2014 at 10:55 am
I really loved the Discarded Heroes series.
November 3, 2014 at 11:14 am
Love, love, love Roni’s books. Look forward to each one. Great reads that I recommend to all my friends.
November 3, 2014 at 11:31 am
I would love to win this. Ronie’s books are wonderful!
November 3, 2014 at 11:46 am
I not read your books yet but would love to become a fan!!
November 3, 2014 at 11:54 am
I just finished Ronie’s “Operation Zulu: Redemption” series of books and OH. MY. WORD!!! The action is fast and furious and when it as over I found myself hoping she plans to write the next chapters of their lives. I’ve also read Firethorn, Digitalis and Wolfsbane. They were great! Would love to win this!
November 3, 2014 at 12:02 pm
Ronie is a new author to me and I would love to read her books.
November 3, 2014 at 12:28 pm
My favorite character so far is Dean. Raptor 6 is the first novel of Ronie’s that I have read. My 16 year old son is reading it now and loving it. We both can’t wait for Hawk. Would be great to win a copy.
November 3, 2014 at 2:12 pm
Not sure I have a favorite novel, as I enjoyed them all, but I really liked the Discarded Heroes Series. They are tops. And the MWD series helped me understand how dogs are used in the military…. they are all good 🙂
November 3, 2014 at 2:20 pm
I’ve never been as sad to see a series end as when I read the last book in the Discarded Heroes series.
November 3, 2014 at 3:02 pm
Looks really good! Looking forward to reading it!
November 3, 2014 at 3:04 pm
I’ve not yet read any of Ronie’s books. I happened across this on FB. But I will definitely start reading her books!
November 3, 2014 at 3:17 pm
This is new to me but I’ll check it out, thanks!
November 3, 2014 at 3:32 pm
I’ve read several of Ronie’s books and loved all of them. She is a true artisan. 🙂
November 3, 2014 at 4:56 pm
They sound great!
November 3, 2014 at 5:31 pm
i love every book I’ve read of Ronie’s…but admit my heartsong is the work w/military war dogs. Talon was my fav! The heart of the characters were truly amazing & stayed w/me long after. I loved Talon overcoming her fear becoming the heroine of the book. Beautiful!
November 3, 2014 at 5:37 pm
I have read everyone of Ronie’s books. I can’t say I really have a favorite because I have read them all except Hawk a couple of times. I love her story lines and her live for our military.
November 3, 2014 at 5:38 pm
I haven’t ever read any of your books but would like too!I hope to win!
November 3, 2014 at 8:30 pm
Sounds like just my kind of read!!! Cant wait to read
November 3, 2014 at 8:40 pm
I have never read any of Ronie’s books, but they look really good. I’d love to win so I can experience her writing! Thanks for the giveaway!
November 3, 2014 at 10:38 pm
I have not ready any of Ronie’s books, but I am certainly adding her to my “TBR” list!! Who doesn’t love a military hero?! I can’t believe I have missed her thus far.
Thank you for the giveaway and the chance to win!
Blessings,
Kelly Y
November 3, 2014 at 11:33 pm
I have not read Ronie’s books yet, but I have them on my TBR list. So many books, so little time! I am looking forward to reading them, they sound really good. Thanks for the giveaway.
November 3, 2014 at 11:34 pm
God bless :),
I really enjoy your books. It’s great to be able to read a Christian book with action in it. I don’t like reading books that aren’t Christian based so it is hard to find some action/military/romance books. Keep up the wonderful work. God bless!!
November 4, 2014 at 12:19 am
Eagle & Amy – oh, my heart!!!
November 4, 2014 at 1:10 am
Looking forward to reading Hawk!
November 4, 2014 at 2:03 am
This looks like a fabulous giveaway. Good luck to everyone!
November 4, 2014 at 2:19 am
I really like all of her books but I think the Raptor 6 series has been the best. I can’t wait to read Hawk but am really looking forward to Falcon. I like how his character is developing.
November 4, 2014 at 2:38 am
OH good grief, pick one favorite? That is like picking a favorite child. It just cannot be done with a Ronie Kendig book! The Nightshade series was just fantastic, the working dog series just can’t be beat, and then there is Raptor 6. Wow, just wow. Those of you who haven’t read any of hers yet? DO SO!! You won’t be sorry. 🙂
November 4, 2014 at 3:19 am
My sister, step-daughter and I all enjoy Ronie Kendig books. Discarded Heroes was one of the best series I’ve read. I can’t wait to start reading the new series!!!
November 4, 2014 at 4:03 am
I enjoyed reading Falcon 6. Can’t wait to read Hawk!
November 4, 2014 at 5:06 am
IO have been enjoying The Breed Apart series. I have yet to read the others. As a military brat, I appreciate the Christian perspective and positive portrayal of our nation’s heroes. 🙂
November 4, 2014 at 5:26 am
I would have to say Raptor 6. I love how fast paced it is and how it uses both teams, who I grew to love each of the members!
November 4, 2014 at 5:55 am
Raptor 6 brought out something new, I think, in Ronie’s writing. Something I really liked! Without giving anything away, I love the ending… 🙂
November 4, 2014 at 6:55 am
Nightshade is my favorite with Max.
November 4, 2014 at 8:25 am
I just got Raptor 6 on Kindle and haven’t read it yet so I can’t pick a favorite character. Although I’ve started it and I already love the research and depth into the writing. Can’t wait to read these books!
November 4, 2014 at 8:41 am
Rapid Fire Fiction represents one of only two sources of reading material my husband and I both enjoy.
He appreciates the accuracy about military life. I get hooked by the characters and relationships. The plots always keep us engaged.
Go, Ronie Kendig!
November 4, 2014 at 9:17 am
I have read several of Ronie’s books and enjoyed them all!
November 4, 2014 at 9:40 am
Firethorn was a book that I could not put down. Thank you Ronie for writing suspenseful and action-packed stories.
November 4, 2014 at 9:57 am
Just read Raptor 6… omg… it was awesome…can’t wait to read the next one!!!
November 4, 2014 at 10:45 am
Hello Relz. Had computer problem and lost my comment. I’ve nor read any of Ronie’s books, but this would be a good chance to read lots of them if I could just win this.It sounds very exciting and suspenseful. I don’t have a favorite character yet since not read any, but seems like Hawk is going to be a good one. Thanks for this give-away. Maxie
November 4, 2014 at 11:27 am
I love Ronie’s books and put them on my list of gifts I want for Christmas and birthday’s. I even forgive her for killing off the black German Shepherd in “Trinity”.
November 4, 2014 at 11:58 am
Do I have to pick? Can’t I just say all of them and have that be that? 😉
In all seriousness though, I think my favorite characters were probably the dogs from the “A Breed Apart” trilogy
November 4, 2014 at 12:41 pm
I love all her books! It’s just too hard to choose a favorite!
November 4, 2014 at 2:20 pm
I have a few of Ronie’s books downloaded on my kindle, but have not read them yet. After reading the review I will definitely be moving them up on my list.
November 4, 2014 at 4:05 pm
CANNOT wait to read this book! It sounds so stinkin’ amazing-as Ronie’s books always do! It is next to impossible to pick favorites since I love them all but the ones that stick in my mind the most are Canyon from Wolfsbane, Heath from Trinity, Aspen from Talon, and Dean from Raptor 6!
November 5, 2014 at 3:28 am
I love, love, love Ronie’s books. I was left on edge with Raptor 6 and just now started listening to Hawk. Thank you, Ronie, for writing, exciting, action packed, Christian books that I can feel proud to share with my friends!!
November 5, 2014 at 8:08 am
I love the books I’ve read of Ronie’s…my daughter, Emilie Anne Hendryx, turned me on to her. Really enjoyed Beowulf, the last one I read. I need to start Raptor 6 (it’s on my Kindle)…I’m sure I will love it…can’t wait to read this new one too!
November 5, 2014 at 10:31 am
I’ve only read Dead Reckoning, but I still remember enjoying it. Would love to have my hands on the rest. 🙂
November 5, 2014 at 2:45 pm
Haven’t read your books yet to know the favorite, but would love to start reading soon!
November 5, 2014 at 4:04 pm
I haven’t read any of Ronie Kending’s books as of yet, but I look forward to reading them. The titles are so captivating!
November 6, 2014 at 7:45 pm
I’ve loved all of Ronnie’s books. Have to say the Nightshade series are my favourite – even had my dad reading them! They have been read many times and lent out to many friends as well!
November 7, 2014 at 1:44 am
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win.
November 7, 2014 at 5:04 am
I actually have not read any of Ronie’s books, but have plans too! My husband is really interested in this latest series and that says a lot from him as he is not much of a reader! Thank you for the great giveaway and congrats on the latest release Ronie! 😀
November 7, 2014 at 1:09 pm
Cannot wait to read the Nightshade series! I loved “Trinity” and “Talon” and need to get a copy of “Beowulf” ASAP. And so excited to read “Raptor 6” too! So many good books to anticipate!
November 7, 2014 at 4:16 pm
I have not read any yet, so cannot share any thoughts other than it would be really awesome to win a set of these books in the giveaway. I love discovering new (to me) authors.
November 7, 2014 at 8:32 pm
My favorite Kendig novel is Wolfsbane. It digs deep into the spiritual–succumbing to sin, remorse, repentance, forgiveness–and shows that God can take a broken vessel and still use it for His glory! Plus, it had all the cool action and suspense that kept me glued to my chair until I finished the book 🙂
November 8, 2014 at 10:47 am
I’ve been a fan of Ronie for a long time and I love her Discarded Heroes series! Canyon was my fave hero of that series. 🙂
November 9, 2014 at 12:01 am
Trinity has been my favorite of her books I have read so far!
November 9, 2014 at 5:37 am
I LOVED Beowulf!! I could not put it down and within a week read it 3 times! Thank you Ronie for creating such GREAT books!
November 9, 2014 at 7:38 am
I loved trinity! It was such a GREAT book!!!! Me and my daughter love your books!!!