Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Chasing Secrets

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EASON, LYNETTE
CHASING SECRETS

Intensity. Skill. Tenacity.
The Bodyguards of Elite Guardians Agency have it all.

When a photo leads investigators in West Ireland to open a twenty-five-year-old cold case, Elite Guardians bodyguard Haley Callaghan's life is suddenly in danger. Haley knows how to take care of herself; after all, she's made a career out of taking care of others. But after she has an uncomfortably close call, Detective Steven Rothwell takes it upon himself to stay with her -- and the young client she has taken under her wing. A protector at heart, he's not about to let Haley fight this battle alone.

In a sweeping plot that takes them into long-buried memories -- and the depths of the heart -- Haley and Steven will have to solve the mystery of Haley's past while dodging bullets, bombs, and bad guys who just won't quit.

My Review:

Romantic suspense with an Irish flair?  I am so in! (And kudos to the author for getting the Irish accent right. Scottish and Irish aren't interchangeable, just so you know.)

I'm sad that this is the last of the Elite Guardians series -- love these kick-butt heroines who don't wait to be rescued, though they are smart enough to accept backup when necessary. And Steven fits the bill perfectly -- in both the official and romantical departments.:-) I'm still giddy thinking about Steven and Haley.  Eason has a marvelous talent for developing believable romance in the midst of the chaos danger brings. It never feels hurried and there are some great soul bearing scenes as well as faith building ones.

The suspense is sublimely complicated. Enough to make an armchair sleuth's head spin. Just when I thought I was onto something...I wasn't. I love when a suspense plot keeps me on my toes right to the very end and this one sure did! And a wide range of secondary characters liven things up all the more making this a seriously rabid-page-turning read.

Though Chasing Secrets is the last book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone. However, if you're an Elite Bodyguard fan you'll enjoy the amount of 'page time' previous heroines and heroes receive in this final story. And the epilogue is sweet perfection!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Chasing Secrets, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday February 11 2018. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

58 comments:

  1. I have the first two books on my shelf & really NEED to have them all...lol!! Thanks for the chance to add to my collection Kav :-)

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Yes you do!!!! It's an awesomesauce series. Good luck, Trixi.

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  2. I haven't read this series yet. KAV, thank you for the great review and chance to win a copy.

    psalm103and138atgmaildotcom

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    1. Oh -- you must get a hold of these books, Caryl. Fantastic romantic suspense! Good luck.

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  3. I don't think I've read this author before. Wow, sounds like I'm missing out! lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. Gasp!Yes -- you are definitely missing out! Eeep!!! Good luck,Susan.

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  4. Would love to read this story set in Ireland. Include me, please, Kav! :)

    ckbarker at gmail dot com

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    1. It's not all set in Ireland but it's rife with the Irish. :-) Good luck, Cheryl.

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  5. I usually don't read serious suspense, but perhaps I should try expanding my horizons, so to speak. I have seen her books at Christianbook and otherwise and note she is an award winning author. A page-turning read sounds a good recommendation! Thanks!

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    1. I adore romantic suspense! But I love cozy, quirky mysteries too. Lynette Eason is a stupendous author. Susepensy and romanticy and even humoury. :-) Good luck, CC.

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  6. You can't beat a romantic suspense with an Irish flare.Thank you for sharing,Kav! mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  7. I haven't read this series, reader problems, so many books so little time. Now I feel like I may be missing out so I guess I'll be adding this one to the TBR list.
    As always thanks for sharing your love of Christian fiction with your fellow book lovers!
    tracey14567 at gmail dot com

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    1. I hear ya on the so many books so little time thing. But clearing your calendar for the Elite Guardians is well worth it. Good luck, Tracey.

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  8. I have not read this series, but from your review I know I would love it! 'Course I might have to get Books 1 and 2 also..lol. Thanks for your giveaway, Kav, as well as keeping us posted on "what's good"!!
    jacsmi75 at gmail dot com

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    1. You'd have to get books 1,2 and 3 because this is a 4 book series!!! Which means extra goodness all around. Good luck, Jackie.

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  9. Ohhh, I LOVE this series!! Which means I must read this since it's the last one. (Insert sad face here.) Wonderful review, Kav! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    dianalflowers(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. I know -- and she introduces some new Elite Guardians in this one so I hope she's thinking novellas down the road. Good luck, Diana.

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    2. Or maybe a new series down the line? Eep!

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  10. Irish flare AND romantic suspense? Oh my goodness! I am so excited at the thought of the two together. What a great review. I love Lynette's books. She is my go-to romantic suspense author. Thanks for the review and the giveaway Kav.
    momrain(AT)aol(DOT)com

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  11. Love her books. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom

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    1. She captivates every time. Good luck, Kim.

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  12. OH I was DYING To read this when it came out, but revell cut me out of getting my review copy. :( Sadly they've kinda been going down hill. I hope they get better again because they were one of my all time favorite publishing companies!!! Thanks for the chance to win Kav! :)

    Many Blessings, Amada
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    1. Very sad. I guess they can only hand out so many for reviews. I think they are still going strong as far as publishing goes though. Good luck, Amada.

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    2. True, but I think when a reviewer has been reviewing the whole series they should get the final book to review since their readers are expecting the review. :/ Could I get the word review in there any more times! LOL! Sadly they are starting to slip on the publishing as well. :( It's little slips right now, and I hope they can get back on track before things get worse. I LOVE so many of the authors! I'll get off my soap box now! ;) BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

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    3. Love to see your passion for Christian Fiction, Amada. You can set up your soap box here any time.

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  13. I finished Always Watching a week or so ago! I need to catch up and then read this one. I’d love a copy. Thanks for the chance Kav! paulams49ATsbcglobalDOTnet

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    1. It's a great series, isn't it? Good luck, Paula.

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  14. Ah. I LOVE Lynette Eason’s books. I’ve only read one book from this series so I have serious catching up to do!

    mindyhoungATmsnDOTcom

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    1. Yes you do! And you'll enjoy every minute of it. Good luck, Mindy.

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  15. I was so excited when this series first came out and then I only got the first book. I have some serious catching up to do, but so worth it. tlhcoupon(at)Hotmail(dot)com

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    1. LOL It's hard to keep up sometimes, isn't it? Good luck, Terrill.

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  16. I'm also sad that this is the last of the Elite Guardians series! I really enjoy Lynette's strong heroes! Becky lelandandbecky{AT}reagan{DOT}com

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    1. She's out with a new series this month though, so that's some consolation. Good luck, Becky.

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  17. Thanks for the review on "CHASING SECRETS". How have I not heard of this series before is all I can say. It sounds amazing and definitely a book that I'd love to read with excitement and anticipation of what's going to happen next.

    Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Oh yes, you must check out this series, Kay. Good luck.

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  18. I have not yet read any of this series, but this book sounds intriguing, and I would be delighted to win a copy of it. Thanks for the giveaway! 😍
    gobersATembarqmailDOTcom

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  19. Lynette's Books always sound great
    Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a copy
    iamabho AT gmail DOT com

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    1. They sound great because they are great! I don't know how she does it! Good luck, Linda.

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    2. I'm in awe of great authors sometimes Thanks for the chance

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  20. Thank you for sharing. Sounds good.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  21. Love Lynette's writings! I'm glad to read that you do too! I only need this title to make the series complete. :)
    mbaaij at hetnet dot nl

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    1. And you definitely need to complete the set, Marian! You'll love this one. Good luck!

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  22. Want to read her books after hearing about her movie. Thanks. teshawATsbcglobalDOTnet

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  23. Want to read her books after hearing about her movie. Thanks. TeshawATsbcglobDOTnet

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  24. The Irish setting sounds great for this romantic suspense!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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    1. Everything is better with a bit of Irish thrown in. Good luck, rubynreba.

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  25. I have decided that 2018 is my year to read new to me authors. I am pretty sure I have the first of this series on my shelf, so I think Lynette will be one of those authors.

    pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. That's a great reading goal! Good luck, Patty.

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  26. Lynette Eason's books are some of the best! :)
    smincer10(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. Lynette's books are hard to put down. Once you start reading you don't want to stop.
    Janet E.
    von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Yes -- real page turners for sure. Good luck, Janet.

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  28. I just read book one, definitely going to read the rest of the series. :D

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    1. It's a sublime series!!!! Good luck, LadySnowAngel.

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