Monday, September 26, 2016

Kidnapped at Christmas

GIVEAWAY

BLACK, MAGGIE K.
KIDNAPPED AT CHRISTMAS

Her holiday bodyguard

When journalist Samantha Colt finds herself tied up and dumped on a landmine outside her bosses country house, she has no memory of how she got there. And her only clue is an ominous note warning her to quit before it's too late. Fortunately, the quick-witted soldier who's house-sitting for her boss rescues her...and agrees to become her bodyguard until the danger ends. Joshua Rhodes might be protecting Sam as a favor, but the spark that immediately sizzles between him and the determined, lovely reporter can't be denied. If the puzzled pair can't swiftly outsmart Samantha's tormentors, though, their brimming holiday romance will be snuffed out...along with Samantha's life.

My Review:

Gripping from the very first sentence: ''A fierce, biting cold that seemed to dig right into her skin was the first thing journalist Samantha Colt felt as her groggy brain swam back into consciousness.''  Brrrrr...this story chilled me to the bone between it's frosty outdoor scenes and sinister suspense. Definitely a read worthy of hot chocolate and comfort cookies.

I love Samantha's analytical mind. She's all about processing facts and finding patterns in random events. She's quite brilliant at what she does and Joshua can't help but be impressed. These two make an instant connection in the midst of impossible circumstances; an attraction that neither is prepared for.  There's angst piled upon angst in this taut thriller. Black feeds her reader's clues and it was fun (in a heart-pounding kind of way) to try to fit the pieces together right along with Samantha and Joshua.

If you like a little sinister with your holiday cheer than this is the perfect festive read.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

 If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of  Kidnapped at Christmas please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday September  25 2016. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

28 comments:

  1. Nice review. Sounds Intriguing. cheetahthecat1986(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. New author to me and this title grabbed my attention. I can't wait to read it.

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    1. She's really good at nail-biting suspense! Good luck, Karen.

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  3. A nail bitting, suspenseful Christmas book to make you set on the edge of your chair.ptrc_bnd(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. It's really fantastic, Patricia. Good luck.

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  4. Yay, another good one! lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. Love Inspired Suspense is such a great line, isn't it? Good luck, Susan.

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  5. Wow, this sounds like another book that will keep me glued to my chair until the end! I love Love Inspired books!!! d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com Thanks for the review and giveaway.

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  6. Hmm, a sinister holiday read--sounds good to me. Thanks for the review and the giveaway.
    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  7. Sounds like a good cozy winter mystery. I am a bit analytical myself so may just hit home here. Thanks for the chance to win.
    amylsmith at bledsoe DOT net

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    1. You'll fit in with the heroine perfectly, Aimee. Good luck.

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  8. Enjoy reading Christmas stories during the holiday season. "Kidnapped at Christmas" sounds like a great holiday read.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Suspense and Christmas....win win...
    TY
    leliamae54@aol.com

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  10. Sign me up, this Christmas mystery would be a perfect snowy day read. Thanks Kav!
    Dblaser(at)windstream(dot)net

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    1. Yes, curled up by a fire with a cup of hot cocoa close by. Good luck, Diane.

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  11. I love the idea of a Christmas mystery and would love to read this!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  12. I love that you're not afraid to post about a Christmas book in September. I can't wait to start playing Christmas music!
    Dianna

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    1. LOL -- I read them as they become available. Plus, if I wanted until December to read and review the winners wouldn't get their books until after Christmas. But I could honestly read a Christmas novel any time of the year. I love them. Good luck, Dianna.

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  13. I always love reading Christmas books and rereading them each December. sonflower277 at gmail dot com

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    1. I put my Christmas books out as part of the Christmas decorating. Good luck, Karen.

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  14. That cover is deceptively peaceful, a warm inviting house all decked out for the holidays but with a sinister underlying....lol! That right there tells me this is a good one.

    teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Yes -- a definite contrast. Good luck, Trixi.

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