Review : Montana Abduction Rescue

Montana Abduction Rescue by Jodie Bailey

Genre: Suspense, Romance, Love Inspired, Harlequin, Christian, Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Thriller,

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Pages: 222

Published: July 23, 2024

Kidnappers out for vengeance…

Can a K-9 team stop them?

Following the death of a crime boss he put behind bars, Ian Carpenter leaves witness protection—and runs right into an ambush. To escape assailants bent on revenge, he turns to his former handler, US marshal Meadow Ames, and her K-9 partner. But the stakes grow higher when Ian’s cousin is abducted. With threats closing in, can they rescue a kidnapped teen…and stop the criminals for good?

Ian was in witness protection when he gets ambushed by people looking for revenge. US Marshall Meadow was his handler when he reaches out for help once again. This time his cousins been kidnapped and they do everything they can to get her back but also remain safe.

This was a pretty good book. There was so much going on getting to know a bit about the two and why Ian was in witness protection. Meadow has his handler and helping him keep safe but now it's a entirely new and old situation with his cousin going missing a dog being pregnant leaving them with higher stakes and where the connection was to the past. I loved following along as they worked together to find them and I liked the bit of romance that was thrown in. Overall pretty good time now book I really enjoyed it. 

Review: Defending the Witness by Sharee Stover

Defending the Witness by Sharee Stover

Genre: Suspense, Inspirational, Harlequin, Clean Romance, Romance, Christian, Fiction, Adult Fiction,

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Pages: 244

Published: July 25, 2023

To catch a killer…

She must trust her protectors.

After witnessing a murder at the hands of a notorious gang leader, Ayla DuPree is a marked woman sent straight to witness protection. But when her handler is killed and her safety compromised, she has no choice but to run—forcing US Marshal Chance Tavalla and his K-9 to chase her. Can Chance keep Ayla alive long enough to find safety and justice?

Ayla witness the murder and is now under Witness Protection but it seems her safety is compromised when her hand alert is killed and is on the run. US Marshal Chance and his canine managed to find her in the nick of time and is now doing everything he can to keep her protected long enough for things to get sorted.

From the moment this book started the readers are thrown in right into the middle and I got to say it was a great start because I was hooked till the very end. I love the many twists and turns that kept happening the attempts on her life wondering when they would strike next. There was never a dull moment when it came to this book. There was plenty faith-based things going on and it had a clean somewhat of a romance that doesn't go farther than a skinny kiss. I just had so much fun reading with me I love when a book can keep me on my toes and if you like mystery suspense novels you're going to really enjoy this one.

Review : Texas Ranch Target

Texas Ranch Target by Virginia Vaughan

Genre: Suspense, Romance, Inspirational, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Christian, Fiction, Clean Romance,

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Pages: 224

Published: April 25, 2023

Somebody wants her dead…

But they'll have to go through him first.

After his client is murdered, security expert Brett Harmon plans to lie low at his family’s ranch—until he comes across an injured woman in the road. With only Brett’s business card in her pocket and no memory of her attack, Jaycee Richmond turns to her rescuer for answers. But when their search reveals a deadly connection, can Brett protect her from a killer she can’t remember?

Jaycee was found on the side of the road roughed up with little to no memory. She had something important to say but it was now gone and until her memory comes back it seems like someone is after her to keep it quiet. Red is a security expert who's Brian has just been murdered and might have ties with Jaycee disclosing the clients whereabouts. Until she gets her memory back and find the reason someone is after her Jaycee will stick around Brett.

I really enjoyed this boo I love how fast-paced it was from the beginning. There was so much going on to get me hooked. Other interesting seeing how everything played out and a wondering who they can trust. I love that this book remained a clean romance. There were moments here and there talking about God but not an overwhelming amount I'm not a really religious person so when it goes over the top I kind of get put off by a book but this book had a decent amount of faith being mentioned without being too much. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing the role they had to play in this book. Overall really good story if you like mystery suspense kind of novels that keep you hooked you'll enjoy this one. 

Review : Her Christmas Redemption

Her Christmas Redemption by Toni Shiloh

Genre: Christmas, Christian, 

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Pages: 224

Published: November 29th 2022 by Love Inspired

Can she find a second chance…

on a town’s holiday wish list?

Organizing her church’s Christmas Wishes program is the perfect start to Vivian Dupre’s new life—one without the shame of her recent mistakes. But as she grows closer to co-coordinator Michael Wood, she’s even more determined to keep her past hidden. Together they can give joy to their small town. But when Michael discovers her secret, will he be willing to grant Vivian’s holiday wish—forgiveness?

Vivian is looking for a fresh new start and got roped into the small towns Christmas Wishes program working with her landlord and fellow Co-Coordinator Michael. As the work together to make some Christmas Wishes come true it seems they start to fall for one another but Vivian has a secret that could ruin things.

This was such an interesting read. I liked seeing how Vivian was working to keep on her current path of sobriety and trying to better herself. She worked so hard to keep her secret because she didn't want the judgment and she has a a lot of regrets that she's working through. I loved seeing that sweet attraction between the two and if your wondering this is a clean romance. I thought it was interesting seeing Michaels point of view of what was going on to see how he was really feeling and how he had an interest in Vivan but because of his ex it made him a bit tougher on who he chooses as a partner. Overall this was a pretty tame and enjoyable book I really liked it. 

Review : Her Darkest Secret

Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch

Genre: Romance, suspense, fiction, Christian, mystery, Thriller, 

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Pages: 352

Published:  June 28th 2022 by Love Inspired Trade

When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he's always wanted--her.

The sight of a goose feather at a murder scene modeled after a children's poem is enough to make FBI special agent Fiona Kelly's blood turn to ice. Almost two decades ago, a feather was left with her sister's body--and with every subsequent victim of the Nursery Rhyme Killer. Now he's back. Only this time, his latest gruesome murder is a message to the only one who ever got away: Fiona.

Finding "Rhyme" is an obsession that's fueled Fiona's career--and destroyed her marriage to fellow FBI agent Asa Kodiak. Now Fiona and Asa have to put their past tensions aside and work together one last time. But Rhyme is watching, and catching this killer may force Fiona to reveal her biggest, darkest secret...the one only he knows.

Fiona is a FBI special agent who who kidnapped back in the day by the Nursery Rhyme killer that was never found. Now it seems that person is back to their old ways and stalking her and leaving bodies similar to before. Asa her ex and a FBI agent are not working together to find the person before he gets her. 

This was such a great read. I was hooked from start to end. I will admit I was confused at first what was going on because it felt like I fell into the middle of a case that might've had more to it but then once I kept reading I caught up. I kinda thought that this book may have been connected to anther the way it it was written but it cleared up eventually. I loved the way the book progressed and seeing the killer throw in tid bits of his own perspective which made it more sinister seeing his thoughts. I loved watching how they worked on solving the case. Honestly there was never a dull moment with this book and I really enjoyed it. 

Review : Surviving the Wilderness

Surviving the Wilderness by Maggie K. Black

Genre: Suspense, Christian, Romance, 

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Pages: 244

Published: May 24th 2022 by Love Inspired Suspense

From USA TODAY bestselling author Maggie K. Black.

Treacherous terrain, a kidnapped little girl.

And time is running out fast…

When masked figures take his daughter, Master Corporal Jeff Connor will stop at nothing to rescue her—even if it means working with stubborn wilderness guide Quinn Dukes. But their past disagreements don’t matter when Quinn risks everything for his little girl. As Quinn’s thrown into the line of fire too, Jeff will do everything in his power to uncover the kidnapper’s identity…and protect them both.

Corporal Jeff Conner is dealing with a lot right now with what he's dealt with at the job and now finding out he's a father and the mother is dead. Quinn knew Jeff in the past working as a wilderness guide. Imagine her surprise when he manages to help her out  in a tight spot in the middle of the woods. Things get even more complicated when someone kidnap's Jeff's daughter and Jeff and Quinn will do everything they can to find that child and find out who is behind it.

Whew this book was a trip. From the moment the book starts it jumps right into the action and from then on I was hooked. I loved that there was so much going on. Pretty close calls and plenty of mishaps. It was so interesting seeing the two work together to get things done and when things looked grim they never gave up giving eachother hope with the help of faith and it was such an interesting ride. This book was also a clean romance which I appreciate I mean there was hardly any time to get close but still loved that as well. This was such a great book and I really enjoyed it can't wait to see more from this author. 

Review: Death Valley Hideout

Death Valley Hideout by Dana Mentink

(Desert Justice #4)

Genre: Suspense, Christian, Mystery, 

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Pages: 224

Published: April 26th 2022 by Love Inspired Suspense

Running from a murderer

with only the desert as refuge…

Placed in WITSEC while his brother testifies against a terrifying criminal, Tony Ortega must guard his young niece and nephew from the hit man hunting for them. Death Valley local Willow Duke’s hideout might just be the difference between the little family’s life or death. When bullets start flying, can they thwart a killer long enough to survive and become a family for real?

Whew this book was a non-stop action ride. There was so much going on with moments were it felt like any moment of peace is only a trap. It was difficult to figure out who to trust and all of that just made for a great book. Then there was a bit of attraction between Willow and Tony but even if that this book did remain clean which I appreciate. Just such a good book if you like mystery thriller type of books with nonstop action

Review : Finding a Christmas Home

Finding a Christmas Home by Lee Tobin McClain

(Rescue Haven #3)

Genre: Christmas, Christian, Romance, 

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Pages: 288

Published: September 28th 2021 by Love Inspired Larger Print

Two little girls need a family...in this novel by New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain

They are his nieces...

But she can never tell him.

As the new guardian to her twin nieces, Hannah Antonicelli is determined to keep her promise to her late sister--that she'll never reveal the identity of their father. But when the girls' uncle, Luke Hutchenson, moves in next door and takes a job where Hannah works, the truth threatens their growing connection. How can she keep the secret when she can't even guard her own heart?

Hannah is guardian to her twin nieces and never expected for their uncle to relocate nearby. Luke is trying to help his father out knowing full well he's going back to a hometown way too small and still sees him and his family is a negative light. Hannah isn't about to let Luke know her little secret about the twins but now that they work together its going to be hard to keep things quiet for long.

I mean this book was pretty predictable but still a fun read anyways. I mean yea Luke's family had a past and his brother is currently in jail so in connection he's not seen as a good guy on top of that Hannah's sister made her promise that she wouldn't reveal the child's fathers name.  It was only a matter of time till everything came out and it was interesting seeing how everything played out. Until the moment of truth it was sweet seeing that romance between Hannah and Luke and understanding how much more complicated things were about to be. Overall I enjoyed this book it was a nice light read.

Review : Autumn Skies

Autumn Skies by Denise Hunter

(Bluebell Inn #3)

Genre: Christian, Fiction, Romance, Contemporary, Clean, Family, 

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Pages: 304

Published: October 20th 2020 by Thomas Nelson

Facing the past is easier if you don’t have to face it alone.

The Bluebell Inn is turning a profit, and it’s time for the Bennett siblings to sell it and move on. Only Grace has plans to stay in the small lake town of Bluebell, North Carolina, where she hopes her growing outfitters business will save her from the loneliness of her siblings’ departure and the persistent sense of unworthiness in her life.

A gunshot wound resurrects the past for Secret Service agent Wyatt Jennings, and a mandatory leave of absence lands him in Bluebell. There he must come to grips with the tragedy that altered his life fourteen years ago.

When Wyatt books a room at the Bluebell Inn, sparks fly between him and Grace. She volunteers to be his mountain guide, and he soon opens up to her, drawn to her strength and sense of humor. But both are reticent to talk about the survivor’s guilt they each carry, and when their pasts finally collide, their budding romance might not survive the truth.

From the bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and A December Bride (now beloved Hallmark Original movies) comes the third and final novel in the Bluebell Inn series.

“Denise Hunter delivers another must-read!” —Nancy Naigle, author of Christmas Angels 

Now that Bluebell in is renovated and running well the siblings are finally making the move to sell and go their own way. Grace the youngest is still trying to figure out a location other then where she's currently at since they are selling. Wyatt is on a break from work while he gets his head straight and gets Graces help to look for a certain area from his past so that maybe he can finally get past what's been hard to get over for years. 

This was such a sweet read after all the mystery thrillers I've been reading lately. I loved getting to see that attraction between Grace and Wyatt there was the slow simmer between the two but its was clear there was something there and I enjoyed seeing how that romance played out. Grace had a bit of trauma in the past and the family is very much over protective to the point where it get ridiculous but its understandable and I just loved how close knit her family was. Wyatt had some trama himself with his past and he was around bluebell on his break to get some healing and I loved how Grace helped him out with his issues along with him being there for eachother for some tough situations and revelations. Overall this was a pretty good contemporary romance and I really enjoyed myself reading it. 

Review : Trailing a Killer

Trailing a Killer by Carol J. Post

(K-9 Search and Rescue #2)

Genre: Christian, Romance, Suspense, Love Inspired, 

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Pages: 179 

Published: February 1st 2021

A killer with an explosive agenda…

And a K-9 and determined detective on the case.

In a hurricane’s aftermath, Detective Erin Jeffries is stunned when she and her search-and-rescue K-9, Alcee, uncover a collapsed building’s only survivor—her long-ago ex, Cody Elbourne. And it’s quickly clear that the disaster was no accident. Now only Cody can identify the man who set the explosives that killed his grandfather…and Erin must stop the killer dead set on silencing him.

Detective Erian and her K-9 is helping out a survivor caught under a collapsed building. Little did she expect this blast from the past seeing that person is her ex, Cody Elbourne. After a couple of straight occurrences, its clear this was no accident and someone is after Cody. Now Erin will do everything she can to protect him and try to keep her heart out of it.

I enjoyed this book there was plenty going on to keep me hooked. I loved seeing that bit of romance between the two clearly they had something that never really went out and I enjoyed seeing how that played out and appreciate that this book remained clean. I love seeing everything getting pieced together and how it call came out in the end it was just such a fun read I kept wondering when something would happen next.

Review : Christmas Witness Conspiracy

Christmas Witness Conspiracy by Maggie K. Black

(Protected Identities #4)

Genre: Suspense, Romance, Christian,

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Pages: 244

Published: October 1st 2020 by Love Inspired Suspense

Reunited in peril…

The family he never knew is under siege.

Detective Liam Bearsmith’s life is turned upside down at Christmastime when the hacker he’s tracking turns out to be the witness he fell for twenty years ago. But Kelly Marshall insists she’s being framed, and he wants to believe her…especially after criminals attack them. Can he clear her name, even as he shields Kelly—and the family he never knew existed?

Liam is tracking a hacker when low and behold its a women from his past. Now theres a issue of criminals shaking things up, kidnapping, and mistaken identities. As they run for their lives with a grandchild in tow these two need to find their daughter and figure out who is after them.

From the moment this book starts there is non-stop with so much going and I loved going on for the ride. There is so much to process with wondering what was going on with misinformation, confusion, and the people taking over the boat made what was going on a super stressful situation. Then there was the kidnapping and Liam finding out that not only is he a father after all these years but a grandfather and now he gotta keep the women he's been in love with for a long time and the granddaughter her didnt know about safe as they run for their life. I loved that there was so much going on that it kept me as a reader on my toes wondering what's going to happen next because these two just cant get a break. Overall I really enjoyed this book.

Review : Falsely Accused

Falsely Accused by Shirlee McCoy

(FBI: Special Crimes Unit #5)
Genre: Christian, Romance, Suspense, 

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Pages: 224

Published: March 1st 2020 by Love Inspired Suspense

Proving her innocence
means running for her life.

Framed for her foster brother’s murder, FBI special agent Wren Santino must clear her name—but someone’s dead set on stopping her from finding the truth. Her estranged childhood friend, Titus Anderson, comes to her aid…but standing by her puts him in the killer’s crosshairs, too. And unraveling a conspiracy may be the only way for either of them to survive.

FBI: Special Crimes Unit

FBI Agent Wren is being framed for the death of her foster brother after being found fleeing from the scene of the crime. While running she finds an old friend Titus who will do everything he can to help and protect her. Now they must work together to figure out who is behind this before they are killed.

Whew! From the moment this book starts there is so much going on. Readers are thrown right into the middle of this mess leaving the readers like the characters confused of what is going on. There was plenty of mystery surrounding this whole things and as Wren and Titus gets closer to seeing what the bigger picture is its clear that someone wants them quiet oh and dead. Such a great book I loved following along as they pieced together clues and it was such a fun read. Also the book was a clean romance (which I appreciate). Highly reocmmend!

Review : Mountain Hostage

Mountain Hostage by Hope White

(K-9 Mountain Guardians #2)
Genre: Christian, Romance, Suspense, 

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Pages: 224

Published: February 1st 2020 by Love Inspired Suspense

They’re tracking a kidnapper. But will they be the next targets?

After an ambush during a mountain hike, Zoe Pratt ends up shoved off the mountain and her friend kidnapped. Enigmatic search and rescue volunteer Jack Monroe tracks Zoe with the help of his K-9 partner, Romeo, but as the only witness to the attack, she’s far from safe. With Jack’s help, can she find her friend and take down her would-be killer?

While on a mountain hike, Zoe and her best friend were attacked and now her friend is missing. Jack Monroe is a rescue vollenteer who finds her and try to help find her friend. Not only is the weather making it complicated to find her friend, it seems theres something bigger going. While they try to find her missing friend its clear someone is now after her and Joe will try his best to help her in anyway that he can.

I really enjoyed this book. I was pleasantly surprised with Jacks character, I rarely do find books with characters that are on the spectrum and his character was nicely done. I loved getting both their point of view and seeing how Jack saw thing and seeing how much he deeply cared for Zoe in his own way. I loved seeing them piece things together and how things started to seem grimmer as things progressed. I loved that this book was pretty fast paced and that there was never a dull moment. Overall great book I really enjoyed it.