Lights Out by Natalie Walters

When I learned Natalie Walters had a new book out I jumped at the chance to review it. Her newest book, Lights Out, is the first book in "The SNAP Agency" series and I can only say this book has started the series off with a bang!

The heroine is CIA Analyst Brynn Taylor, who has developed a new program to combat terrorism. The hero is Jach Hudson who works for the Strategic Neutralization and Protection Agency. The story begins with Brynn inviting members of foreign intelligence agencies to come to America to try to get them to cooperate between countries. Unfortunately, one of them is missing and he is an Egyptian spy. Jack is called in to take the lead in hunting down the missing spy. When he learns Brynn is involved, Jack is none too happy. It seems he had been betrayed by her in the past.

Ms. Walters has created great characters with real depth in their personalities. She brings a story that is believable in today's culture.

This story is filled with twists and turns taking the reader on a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat journey from beginning to end.

I would highly recommend Lights Out to anyone who enjoys a romantic suspense novel.

On a 5-Star Scale = 5 Stars!

I would like to thank Revell Books, for my copy of Lights Out. I received my copy for free with no expectation of a positive or negative review.  The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,

 

Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley

I haven't read a Patricia Bradley novel that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed. That goes for her newest novel, Crosshairs. This is the third novel in her "Natchez Trace Park Rangers" series but it can be read as a standalone.

This story is about Investigative Services Branch Ranger Ainsley Beaumont and former FBI sniper Lincoln Steele. These two have a past and now find themselves having to work together to solve Ainsley's case before the murderer takes her out. Linc will have to find the courage to get beyond his past issues in order to protect her.  

Ainsley arrives in her hometown, Natchez, Mississippi to investigate the murder of a young pregnant girl. Unfortunately, it has now triggered her as the killer's next target. Linc has some issues from his past that could hinder him from protecting Ainsley. Will he be able to pick up a gun again in order to protect her? Will they both be able to put the past behind them in order to succeed in bringing closure to the case?

Patricia Bradley brings a masterly crafted novel to life once again with believable characters and a story that takes the reader on a fast-paced roller coaster ride finding a little romance along the way. A must-read for all romantic suspense fans!

On a 5-Star Scale = 5 Stars!

I would like to thank Revell Books, for my copy of Crosshairs. I received my copy for free with no expectation of a positive or negative review.  The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,

Deadly Target by Elizabeth Goddard

 

"For a few hours every Saturday morning, Wrin Larson could forget that evil existed." This is the opening sentence of Deadly Target, the second book in Elizabeth Goddard's "Rocky Mountain Courage" series. The first book in the series is Present Danger. While it is a series, both books can be read as a standalone. 

Erin Larson is a criminal psychologist who, in the opening chapter, almost loses her life in a boating accident. Or was it really an attempt on her life? She has a podcast regarding cold cases and it could be she stirred up a little concern about a previous cold case.

Nathan Campbell is fishing with his dad when he learns his dad is investigating a cold case and the only person he will trust is Nathan. Before Nathan's dad can tell him anymore he is shot. Nathan reaches out to Erin, his ex-girlfriend for help in solving the cold case...once they can find out which cold case his dad was working on.

I loved both Erin and Nathan. They both were strong believable characters with love for family and friends. I also loved the faith thread throughout the book.

Like all of Ms. Goddard's books, she takes you on a fast-paced journey of suspense, intrigue, and romance captivating the reader from page one and holding them to the very last page. 

I loved this book and I can hardly wait for the next installment of this series. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves sweet romantic suspense.

On a 5-Star scale = 5 Stars!!!

I would like to thank the author and Revell Books, for my copy of Deadly Target. I received my copy for free with no expectation of a positive or negative review.  The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,

Trace of Doubt by DiAnn Mills

As a huge fan of DiAnn Mills, I was so excited to hold her newest novel, Trace of Doubt, in my hands as I knew it would be an exceptional read.

From the opening page, I was drawn in and captivated by the suspense, faith, and love throughout the book until the final sentence. It was definitely a book that once you start reading it you will find it very hard to put down.

The heroine of the story is Shelby Pearce, a recently released ex-con who served 15 years for a crime she confessed to committing but she actually didn't commit. She has been offered a place to stay and a job in Valleysburg, a town in Texas. The hero is Denton McClure, an FBI Special Agent who is working undercover. His job is to try to locate the $500,000.00 that went missing after Shelby supposedly murdered her brother-in-law. He believes Shelby knows where the money is.

I always love the characters that Ms. Mills creates as they always become so real to me. She didn't disappoint me with Shelby and Denton. They are both strong characters with a purpose. I also really like the character of Edie, Shelby's landlord as she stood her ground against her brother, a local deputy who didn't want Shelby in town. Edie believed in Shelby and gave her the benefit of the doubt.

In a nutshell, Shelby Pearce has just been released from prison after serving 15 years for killing her brother-in-law. While she didn't kill him she stands firm on her confession obviously covering for the person she believes did the crime. At the time of the murder $500,000.00 dollars went missing leaving Shelby the number one suspect. This crime she adamantly claims she did not do.

Shelby's family disowned her so when she is released she is offered a cabin to live in and a job at a local bakery so she will be compliant with her probation officer. Denton, working undercover, is living in the cabin next to Shelby's so he can keep surveillance on Shelby.

This story has a fast pace taking the reader on an edge-of-your-seat roller-coaster ride into a world of nail-biting suspense and sweet romance. I also loved the Christian thread throughout the book.

I loved this book and would highly suggest it to anyone who loves a clean fast-paced suspense novel.

On a 5-Star scale = 5 Stars!!!

I would like to thank the author, DiAnn Mills, for my copy of Trace of Doubt. I received my copy for free with no expectation of a positive or negative review.  The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,

Labyrinth of Lies by Irene Hannon

Whether it is a romance novel or a romantic suspense novel, if Irene Hannon's name is on the cover it is a must-read for me. Her newest novel, Labyrinth of Lies is the second book in her Triple Threat series. The first novel in the series was Point of Danger. While these books are part of a series, they can be read as a stand-alone. 

Irene Hannon writes suspense novels that are not only intensely suspenseful but also capture the reader's attention from the first word to the very last. In Labyrinth of Lies I was drawn in and enjoyed a magnificent journey through all the twists and turns that presented themselves. Masterful!

The story is about St. Louis County Detective, Cate Reilly, and her former love interest, DEA Special Agent, Zeke Sloan. Cate has been assigned an undercover job as a student (she can easily pass as a 17-year-old) at an upscale boarding school, while Zeke is assigned a position as a Spanish teacher. While both are there for different reasons, Cate's case involves a missing student and her boyfriend while Zeke is trying to find out if the school is a major drop site for drugs. They soon find out their cases may be linked.

While I love both Cate and Zeke, my heart really went out to Cate's school roommate, Kayla. She lacked self-confidence and seemed quite introverted. However, the more Cate talked with Kayla and showed she truly cared about her the more Kayla grew and began to trust Cate. 

This story covers themes of learning to forgive, learning to trust, opening oneself up to others, and that there is always hope.

This story had me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. The ending for me caught me totally by surprise. I love it when an author can keep you guessing until the very end and when you get there you realize all your thoughts were wrong.

I would highly recommend Labyrinth of Lies to anyone who enjoys a good romantic suspense novel.

On a 5 Star Scale - 5 Stars!

I would like to thank Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group for my copy of Labyrinth of Lies. I received my copy for free with no expectation for a positive or negative review.  The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,