The Woman Left Behind

A Novel

By: Linda Howard

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

Jina Modell works in communications for a paramilitary organization, and she really likes it. She likes the money, she likes the coolness factor - and it's very cool, even for Washington, DC. She likes being able to kick terrorist butts without ever leaving the climate-controlled comfort of the control room.

But when Jina displays a really high aptitude for spatial awareness and action, she's reassigned to work as an on-site drone operator in the field with one of the GO-teams, an elite paramilitary unit. The only problem is she isn't particularly athletic, to put it mildly, and in order to be fit for the field, she has to learn how to run and swim for miles, jump out of a plane, shoot a gun...or else be out of a job.

Team leader Levi, call sign Ace, doesn't have much confidence in Jina - whom he dubbed Babe as soon as he heard her raspy, sexy voice - making it through the rigors of training. The last thing he needs is some tech geek holding them back from completing a dangerous covert operation. In the following months, however, no one is more surprised than he when Babe, who hates to sweat, begins to thrive in her new environment, displaying a grit and courage that wins her the admiration of her hardened, battle-worn teammates. What's even more surprising is that the usually very disciplined GO-team leader can't stop thinking about kissing her smart, stubborn mouth...or the building chemistry and tension between them.

Meanwhile, a powerful congresswoman is working behind the scenes to destroy the GO-teams, and a trap is set to ambush Levi's squad in Syria. While the rest of the operatives set off on their mission, Jina remains at the base to control the surveillance drone, when the base is suddenly attacked with explosives. Thought dead by her comrades, Jina escapes to the desert, where, brutally tested beyond measure, she has to figure out how to stay undetected by the enemy and make it to her crew in time before they're exfiltrated out of the country.

But Levi never leaves a soldier behind, especially the brave woman he's fallen for. He's bringing back the woman they left behind, dead or alive.

©2018 Linda Howington (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Thank you, Linda!

Linda Howard does not disappoint. She is magic with her pen. Wonderful characterization and a great story. Also, I am very hard on narrators. They can make or break a good book I had not listened to anything narrated by Ms. Maarleveld and I was concerned. She was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the book and plan to “read” it again soon, in case I missed anything.

Brilliantly written beautifully read

While reading this latest Linda Howard novel, I was struck by the fact that not only have I read everything she's ever written; but when I looked back over all the authors I adore, Linda Howard is the one I've reread the most, and the one who's left me with the most visceral responses to her books. Without a doubt, The Woman Left Behind is one of her best. I've never been on a journey like this from a non-military woman's perspective. Our heroine is thrust into a new, scary world - and, while acknowledging that she's out of her depth and terrified - nevertheless forges on with courage and tenacity. And the romance! Linda Howard writes alpha males like no other. What I liked most is that Ms. Howard skillfully allows us to fall at the same rate, and with the same trepidation as our heroline, making the journey more satisfying for the bumps along the way. Also, I Whispersync-ed with the Audible book; and the narrator (Saskia Maaleveld) was fantastic - flowing between female an male voices smoothly, while enriching every funny, suspenseful and sexy moment. Enjoy!

Another great Linda Howard novel!

I fell in love with Linda Howard's writing years ago,and look forward to
everything she writes. The Woman Left Behind held only one disappointment.....it ended. Read this book,you will not be disappointed...until it ends. Then you can re read it...like I will!

Great storyline!

First time listening to this author. Very interesting, informative. Coundn't put it down. Also, She didn't repeat a dozen times. 😉 I enjoyed the narrator.

The Woman Left Behind

I really enjoyed this audiobook. I am a fan of Linda Howard. I like the suspense written in with the romance.

The Woman Left Behind: A Novel

This was a very intriguing, intense story. I couldn’t put it down. The characters were very impressive, and I loved the outcome. Good job Linda Howard.

Wow very good.

Wow. great story . Loved the heroine. Plot is good with a twist at the end for me anyway. Enjoy

Wow!

This book was fantastic! My favorite Linda Howard book, and one of my favorite books, period!

A. Woman Left Behind

This book was so good!I read most of it in. 2 days.I stayed up the last day to finish.

Great book!!!! I really enjoyed the story.

I really enjoyed this book. The narrator and writing was fantastic. I looked forward to every chapter. I absolutely loved Gina and Levi. Great narration too. This was one of my first audible books and Lindaa Howard is awesome. What an introduction to some great ILinda Howard books. More please!!