Targeted

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EASON, LYNETTE

BLACKBURN, LYNN H.

WALTERS, NATALIE

TARGETED

Three women. Three men. Three unsuspecting targets.

Get ready for triple the thrills with three heart-stopping stories from your favourite romantic suspense authors!

In On the Run, IT Specialist Daria Nevsky is a highly skilled FBI agent with the ability to hack any computer. She must go on the run to find out who wants her dead -- and Dr. Ryker Donahue refuses to let her do it alone.

In Deadly Objective, physical therapist Emily Dixon and Secret Service Agent Liam Harper are committed to keeping their relationship professional. But when the vice president's son enters the crosshairs of a killer, some lines will have to be crossed in order to keep him safe.

In Caught in the Crosshairs, there is no love lost between former Army PSYOPS officer Ari Blackman and CIA officer Claudia Gallegos after Claudia is implicated in the murder of a Saudi prince. But to prevent a coup that would put America at risk, they'll have to learn to trust each other -- before it's too late. 

My Review:

Three headliner romantic suspense authors join forces to deliver a trifecta of edge-of-your-seat suspense reads with intrepid heroes and heroines who keep things interesting. Because heightened emotions lead to romance and the toe-curl/danger combo kept me turning pages. And rooting for three happily-ever-afters...once justice is served, of course.

Of note: each novella relates to a series but can easily be read as standalones, so no worries if you're not up to date. 'Targeted' provides the perfect opportunity to sample these authors' storytelling styles and get a feel for their series.

Each story involves plenty of action and danger and just the right amount of romance to keep things interesting. These authors excel at pacing and plotting and manage to deliver fully fleshed out characters and well developed plots despite the shorter word count (each novella is about 120 pages.) I can't pick a favourite because each of these heroines and their heroes are completely captivating! 

A perfect collection to pick up during the holidays...or anytime of year, actually.

Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.

Goal Update: #5 Diversify my reading, #6 Stay current with a series

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This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of  Targeted, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your 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 to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday December 3 2022 . Offer open to International Readers.

Rescue Mission

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EASON, LYNETTE

RESCUE MISSION

A missing baby's trail has gone cold.

But this K-9 unit has one last lead...

With a baby still missing after months of searching, Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit handler Lucas Hudson and his furry partner must protect the only witness as she recovers from amnesia. But the kidnapper wants Kate Montgomery silenced -- permanently. Now hiding in the icy Montana mountains might be the key to their survival and to triggering Kate's memories of the night baby Chose Baker disappeared...

Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit 

My Review:

Woohooo! This is the book I've been waiting for -- when we finally get to find out what happened to baby Chloe. 'Rescue Mission' is the eighth book in this multi-authored series and I love how each previous book edged us closer to this big reveal. If you're new to this series, you can totally jump in here so no catching up needed, though you'd enjoy it if you did. 

Each book in the series has it's own unique suspense and romance as well as an overarching suspense plot that finds resolution in this final instalment. But the authors do a great job of catching new readers up with former heroes and heroines as well as the progress of the suspense tie-in so you can really hop in at any point in the series.

The intense opening scene sets the stage for this action-packed grand finale. I felt like I knew Kate already from snippets in previous books and I was excited to delve into her story. And -- bonus points -- she comes with her very own therapy dog so we get double the puppy love and that makes me very happy. :-) Plus hero Lucas is kinda alluring in his own right. 

I like that there's a bit of a history between these two as well. More on Lucas's end since he has been watching over Kate (in a way) since her attack eight months previously. So he's really invested in the outcome of this case and his protector spidey senses are fully charged. It makes the romance that develops all the more realistic.

And, though 'amnesia' isn't my favourite trope in a suspense plot, I really like the way it plays out here. It's been eight months since Kate's attack and she's been through extensive physical and psychological therapy during that time.  Even so, she still hasn't fully regained her memories. They are coming to her in fragmented pieces though, and no one knows if she will ever fully recover. I like how realistic this approach to the amnesia trope is. I just bought into it more, plus it really amped up the suspense all through the series as we got updates on Kate's recovery...and lack of solid memories that could have helped the investigation along. 

Eason delivers an enthralling conclusion to this outstanding series! I'm thrilled that all the books are available in audio format and I have the entire collection in my audible library to revisit in the future. I find it interesting that each book has a different narrator. They've all been fantastic and I really enjoyed Carol Jacobanis's performance in this one.

Oh -- and while I say 'Rescue Mission' is the Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit grand finale, we still have a set of Christmas novellas to look forward to in December. Woohoo!

Goal Update: #6 Stay current with a series, #10 Give unloved tropes a second chance

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Crossfire

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EASON, LYNETTE

CROSSFIRE

FBI special agent Julianna James is a top-notch negotiator who has never lost a hostage. Surely, she can manage to take care of her much younger sister, Dottie, who showed up unannounced to live with Julianna while she finished her senior year of high school.

A former sniper with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Clay Snyder left the arm after a tragic incident that he can't get past. Now he's working as a high school resource officer until he can figure out what to do with the rest of his life.

Their paths cross when Julianna is called in to negotiate a courtroom hostage situation involving clay's sister. Impressed and a it intimidated by the calm, capable woman with the dark hair and blue eyes. Clay invites her to speak at his school. Dottie's school.

But as the anniversary of a school shooting from Julianna's past approaches, it becomes clear that her perfect record is about to be tested and that Dottie is at risk. If Julianna and Clay can't figure out who's behind the attacks, more innocent people will die -- and Julianna just might be one of them.

This intense story of revenge and redemption from bestselling author and master of suspense Lynette Eason will have you up all night as you race toward the explosive finish.

My Review:

The pièce de résistance of all Lynette Eason's work to date. Seriously. This is that good. Better than good. Stupendous. But better than stupendous. Mind-blowing awesome. But better than...well, you get the idea. But how on earth do I review 'Crossfire' without giving away any of the intense, intricately woven plot?! Gah, this is going to be a challenge.

Okay, first things first -- this one is truly unputdownable so clear your calendar, lock yourself in your reading room with fortifying snacks and a comfort teddy and prepare to deep dive into suspense-y drama like you've never read before. 

I was reminded early on of my first ever Christian Fiction romantic suspense -- 'The Negotiator' by Dee Henderson (O'Malley series.) I think because of the heroine's unique job, but also for the kind of character building that series is known for. But, my oh my, Eason anted up the suspense elements to the nth degree. But can I give specifics without giving anything away? I don't think so. 

Just a readerly word of advice -- pay attention to even the smallest details because, by the end you will be stunned at the way the author pulled everything together. Both expected and unexpected. The way she guides readers through a labyrinth of events is sheer brilliance!!!!

Love the details of Julianna's profession. Each scene is believable, plausible and compelling. And the way Eason develops the romance -- also realistic, fuelled with faith and a strong redemptive thread for both hero and heroine. Extremely powerful.

This is the point where I need to tell you that 'Crossfire' is the second book in the 'Extreme Measures' series though it reads well as a standalone. The series centres around women who formed a friendship while in juvenile detention so we get to see some girl-bounding moments in each book but those scenes are written in a way that won't make a new-to-the-series reader feel like an outsider.

I listened to the audible edtion of 'Crossfire' and I have to say that Sara Sheckells' narration has made my top ten fave narrators list of all time -- and I have over 500 titles in my audible library and have likely  listened to that many more through my public library. Her tone, pacing and the way she seemed to relish the story as much as I did increased my 'reading' enjoyment.

 

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Driving Force

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EASON, LYNETTE

ANGELO, KATE

DRIVING FORCE

 

He's the last client she wants to protect...

Elite Guardians bodyguard/former sniper Christina Sherman has protected uncooperative clients before -- but this time, well her client is bossy, headstrong and occasionally eats off the the floor. Yes, he's a highly trained military working dog, but certainly her skills could be put to better use, right?

Not according to former Special Forces Air Commando Grey Parker. He needs her help to protect his dog while he undergoes an experimental surgery that could restore his ability to walk. He just needs someone to keep his canine partner safe. Most of all, Grey wants back on his feet so he can track down a deranged scientist known as The Scavenger who unleashed a nerve agent that left Grey sidelined in a wheelchair.

When an attempt is made on Grey's life, and dead bodies begin piling up -- with evidence the same toxin is responsible -- suddenly Christina is tasked with keeping both dog and soldier alive...and with them, the secrets that could stop a terrorist attack.

But this time, even Christina might be in over her head.

Dive into the exciting ignition to the Elite Guardians Collection.

My Review:

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wooooowwwwwwww!!!!! And that right there is my review because it seems impossible to articulate anything else...give me a minute...okay, I think I'm ready to gush!

There is everything to love about this novel and nothing to hate about it -- except maybe it was over too soon? I savoured my listening experience (yay narrator Bethanne Reid!) from the very first gripping scene. Talk about high stakes tension! And Christina is some kind of ninja guardian with her cat-like grace and ability to leap buildings in a single bound (that might be a slight exaggeration, but it feels like she could if she put her mind to it.)

This heroine is socially awkward, more out of a desire to protect herself from engaging, fearful of being judged and found wanting. And her fellow Elite Guardians call her out on it and I love them for that. But for all her tough, military precision, she can turn into a babbling ditz around Grey when he puts on the charm...which is like all the time when he isn't yelling at her. :-)

I appreciated seeing a disabled hero featured in this story. Grey's internal struggles along with his alpha male persona really upped the tension and attraction (on my part and the heroine's.) And the relationship he has with the real star of this novel -- Boss, military K-9 extraordinaire -- is so much fun! Especially when Boss starts hanging out with Christina more than Grey. lol 

Love the touches of humour Angelo brings to the intense plot, creating wonderful breathing moments in between high-action, danger-fuelled situations. 

And the romance is just what you'd expect from two  opinionated ex-military alpha types used to calling the shots. Fireworks doesn't begin to cover it! (Grinning madly while fanning vigorously.)

High-stakes suspense paired with high-octane romance equals high quality read (or listen) satisfaction.

Goal Updates: #4 Read more new-to-me authors,#5 Diversify my reading, #7 Start new-to-me series.

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Life Flight

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EASON, LYNETTE

LIFE FLIGHT

EMS helicopter pilot Penny Carlton is used to high-stress situations, but being forced to land on a mountain in a raging storm with a critical patient -- and a serial killer on the loose -- tests her skills and her nerve to the limit. She survives with FBI Special Agent Holt Satterfield's help. But she's not out of the woods yet.

In the ensuing days, Penny finds herself under attack. And when news reaches Holt that he may not have gotten his man after all, it will take all he and Penny have to catch a killer -- before the killer catches one of them.

My Review:

Okay, so my suspense-lovin' readerly brain might have blown inside out over this latest Eason masterpiece. I mean...the first few chapters could have been a book all on it's own. They are delivered in one harrowing scene after another until we can breathe a sigh of relief...or can we? 

Because then Eason gets serious! Bwahahaha. Complicated plot riddled with so many plot twists and out and out U-turns that I am suffering from a case of literary whiplash. And then she ups the creep factor and...eeeeppp! Let's just say this author has a very vivid imagination and I'm glad she does...I think. :-)

We are introduced to two teams: Penny's life flight crew and Holt's FBI cronies. What an intriguing and eclectic mix of secondary characters who all have the potential of starring in their own stories so I hope Revell and the author have plans to make this a longer than the typical 3 book series! 

I love the way the author dropped in back stories in just the right doses...sometimes too agonizingly slow for me! lol As for the romance -- Penny and Holt have some history which I'll let you discover on your own. This isn't a reunion romance, but they have been getting to know each other after a startling unique first meet (the kind of thing perfect to regale grandkids with!) It makes a solid foundation for what follows.

Even though I received a book from the publisher, I also bought the audible edition because..well, I can be bookish fanatical like that. I enjoyed Sara Sheckells' narration and would definitely recommend Life Flight as an excellent audio book choice. Or paperback. Or ebook. Whatever the edition, don't miss out on hair-raising page-turner!

Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.

Goal Update: #6 Stay current with a series

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback copy.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Life Flight, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. 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 to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday February 26 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck

Following the Trail

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EASON, LYNETTE

FOLLOWING THE TRAIL

Tracking leads in her sister's disappearance could make a K-9 handler the next victim.

Lacey Jefferson's search for her missing sister quickly turns into a murder investigation -- thrusting Lacey and her search-and-rescue K-9, Scarlett, into a killer's sights. Now teaming up with her ex-boyfriend, Sheriff Creed Payne, is the only way to discover the murderer's identity. But can they survive long enough to dig up the truth?

K-9 Search and Rescue

My Review:

Breathtaking action, intriguing suspense and a reunion romance -- can it get any better than that? Why, yes it can, as a matter of fact, when you factor in search-and-rescue K-9, Scarlett. All written to sweet perfection by one of my fave suspense authors. 

So -- the romance -- beautifully developed. I love the way Lacey and Creed deal with their past with compassion and forgiveness, but that doesn't make a romantic rekindling a given. In fact, they are both committed to futures apart from each other and determined to keep their relationship professional and cordial. Which works out as well as you might expect when Lynette Eason is calling the shots. :-) Speaking of which...

There's no end of danger and sharp hairpin plot turns to thrill the discerning romantic suspense aficionado. But punctuated with quieter moments where Creed and Lacey have time to remember how good it felt to be a couple. :-) This is me grinning silly because it's that kind of a romance!

And, woohoo, I listened to the audible edition (and am beyond thrilled that we're getting some of the Love Inspired books in audio format!) Emma Lysy did an amazing job of bringing this story to life.

Goal Update: #6 stay current with series

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

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Mountain Fugitive

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EASON, LYNETTE

MOUNTAIN FUGITIVE

Their search for a fugitive makes them both targets.

Out horseback riding, Dr. Katherine Gilroy accidentally stumbles into a deadly shoot-out and comes to US marshal Dominic O'Ryan's aid. Now with Dominic injured and under her care, she's determined to help him find her brother -- the fugitive he believes murdered his partner. While Katherine's sure her brother isn't guilty, someone's dead set on killing her and Dominic...and finding the truth is their one shot at survival.

My Review:

Just two words -- Lynette Eason -- and I don't need to know anything else other than I have to read the book stat! She excels at creating complicated plots involving the kind of characters you want to root for all while strewing impossible roadblocks along the path to a happily-ever-after. That spells reading nirvana to me.

Loved the suspense -- there's a great balance between danger/action and 'down time' sleuthing. And the way Katherine and Dominic pull together despite their differences of opinion is wonderfully refreshing. No histrionics -- Katherine is a forthright woman who isn't shy about sharing her thoughts, but she understands that Dominic has a job to do. Their's is a wrong time, wrong place kinda romance...until it suddenly isn't. Loved the way Eason pulls it altogether by the end -- both the romance and the suspense, along with a few surprises along the way. 

Oh -- and look out for Buddy the rescue dog. I'm as enamoured with this four-legged hero as I am with the two-legged one. :-)

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Mountain Fugitive, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. 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 to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday October 16  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Hostile Intent

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EASON, LYNETTE

HOSTILE INTENT

Ava Jackson entered the military shortly after high school, but her mother's illness has forced her to request an early discharge. She already lost her father while deployed, and there's no way she's going to let her mother die alone. But after a visit to the nursing facility where her mother lives, Ava is attacked walking back to her car. Fortunately, FBI Special Agent Caden Denning arives in time to help fight off her attacker.

Caden reveals to Ava that she may hold the key to the murders of three families, and he needs her help before anyone else is harmed. The hits show a pattern, and clearly the killer has an agenda. But if Caden and Ava can't discover what it is, Ava may be next on the hit list.

Bestselling author Lynette Eason concludes her latest suspense-filled series with a bang as secrets are revealed and the guilty are brought to justice.

My Review:

Whoa --- super intense and gritty. This last Danger Never Sleeps novel is definitely on the edgy side. Eason doesn't go overboard, but there's enough of a suggestion of certain things that sent my active imagination into overdrive. And the murders are heartbreaking!

Love the high-octane vibe that kept me racing through the pages. The danger never sleeps and neither did I! I had to marathon read my way to the end.

Love that Ava and Caden have an existing friendship. They are part of a large group of friends who have conveniently been pairing off during the course of the series. :-) That's given Caden ideas about Ava, but she's averse to complicating her life with romance. Understandable, since she's been dealing with a lot and it's only going to get a whole lot worse as a lethal killer with a creepy agenda continues his relentless hunt. And Ava is now in his crosshairs. Eeeeeeppppp!!!

Grab a comfort bear, some of your finest, soothing chocolate and you might want to have a blood pressure monitor on hand for the duration of this read!

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice. 

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Hostile Intent, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. 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 to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday August 28 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!

Peril on the Ranch

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EASON, LYNETTE

PERIL ON THE RANCH

They'll shield her newest charge...no matter what the cost.

When an infant is abandoned on her ranch, foster mother Isabelle Trent will do anything for the child -- even put her own life on the line. She might not know who left the little girl, but it's clear someone's after her and will kill to reach their target. With Isabelle's ranch hand, Brian "Mac" McGee, at her side, can she survive long enough to protect the baby?

My Review:

I've never read a Lynette Eason book I haven't loved and Peril on the Ranch is no exception. Somehow, in the midst of all the danger and treachery, the author manages to include a real sense of family and relationship building. And so much hope.

Mac has just arrived at Isabelle's ranch, having lived a nomad's existence as he grapples with grief and loss. Despite his best efforts to remain aloof, Isabelle and her foster kids get under his skin and when the ranch and the lives of those he's come to care about are threatened, well, look out villain, you don't stand a chance!

Eason has achieved a great balance between the developing romance and the suspense. Edgy enough to keep a reader on high alert, but with enough breathing spaces to allow love to blossom. And the kids! Melted my heart and kept me in stitches in the midst of it all.

Another pager-turning wonder from a much loved suspense author.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy

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Acceptable Risk

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EASON, LYNETTE

ACCEPTABLE RISK

Sarah Denning is a military journalist with the Army in the Middle East when her convoy is attacked and she's taken hostage. When former Army Ranger Gavin Black is asked by his old unit commander -- Sarah's imposing father -- to plan an extremely risky rescue, he reluctantly agrees and successfully executes it.

Back in the US, Sarah is livid when she's discharged on a false psychiatric evaluation and vows to return to the Army. Until she learns her brother's suicide.  Unable to believe her brother would do such a thing, she puts her plans on hold and enlists Gavin to help her discover the truth. What they uncover may be the biggest story of Sarah's career -- if she can survive long enough to write it.

My Review:

A gripping plot with so many twists and turns even a compass wouldn't be able to keep a reader on a straight course to the end. Complex layers that include betrayal and the worst kind of villainy kept me in speed reading mode all the way through. And all the while enchanted with the developing romance. 

Sarah and Gavin had dated before...until Sarah retreated after the third date. The way Gavin patiently works his way through her reluctance (downright fear, really) showcases his gentle, tender and respectful nature. Happy toe-curling sigh. This is the kind of hero that brings life to a story. And aptly matched in grit and determination by Sarah when it comes to finding answers in their investigation.

This is the second book in Eason's Danger Never Sleeps series but it reads very well as a standalone. I actually read the books out of order, one, three and now, finally, two and had no problem. I love the camaraderie of girlfriends who bonded during their service overseas and the way they continue to have each others' backs stateside.

Another unputdownable book by one of my fave romantic suspense authors.

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This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice

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Active Defense

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EASON, LYNETTE

ACTIVE DEFENSE

As a former field surgeon in Afghanistan, Heather Fontaine is used to life-or-death situations. She just didn't expect them to follow her home. When she returns from a party to find that someone has broken into her house -- and threatened her friends -- she assumes it is the stalker who has been following her and creeping her out. She hopes to find safety and peace of mind by leaving the city and hiding out in a small town. But trouble has followed her even there.

Luckily, a stalker isn't the only one watching Heather. Travis Walker has been secretly watching out for her for weeks. As owner of his own security agency, it's what he does. Together, Travis and Heather must figure out who wants her dead -- and why -- before it's too late.

Bestselling and award-winning author Lynette Eason will have you looking over your shoulder as you dive into this fast-paced, suspense-filled story about losing control and finding something even better.

My Review:

I think I've lost the ability to adequately review/gush after voraciously listening (yay audible!!!) to this latest Eason masterpiece. I'm still reeling. Trying to wrestle my blood pressure into submission and get a handle on my racing heart beats. 

First off, this is the third book in the Danger Never Sleeps series. Ha -- love that title because readers won't sleep until they reach the end of each book. They are that unputdownable. I read the first book, missed the second and then dived into the third without any problem. There are recurring characters and a suspense link that's going to tie these books together by the end, I think, but each one can be read as a standalone with a fully resolved suspense (and romance) element.

Heather's story starts out on a creepy stalker vibe and morphs into something so much more complicated. The pacing is incredibly well done and the way the author fits the multitude of pieces together to reach that 'aha' moment towards the end. Let's just say I was stunned! Still reeling, actually.

Love the back stories -- especially Heather's -- and the way it messed with her perception of love and happily ever afters. And I love that Travis wasn't scared off. Respectful, but persistent and oh-so-dashingly protective. Be still my heart. 

(Funny random biblio trivia: I just finished reading another suspense before starting this one and the uber bad guy's name was Travis Walker who just happened to be a stalker! I mean, what are the fictional odds -- it took me a couple of chapters into Active Defense before I stopped cringing at the hero's name. Bwahahaha!)

Anyhow -- if you love romantic suspense fueled by faith and friendship this book (and the whole series) should definitely go on your TBR list.

 GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Active Defense, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you add an email to your 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 to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 16 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck! 

Collateral Damage

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EASON, LYNETTE
COLLATERAL DAMAGE

They thought they left the fight behind on the battlefield. But their greatest struggles are just beginning.

Honorably discharged from the Army after an explosion nearly killed her, former military psychiatrist Brooke Adams has set up shop to help others, but her days of helping military personnel are over. She's got her own battles to fight from her time overseas, and she's not equpped to take on more.

Former Army Special Ops Sergeant First Class Asher James could handle anything that war sent his way. The only thing that scares him now is sleep. As the shadows close in, the nightmares begin.

Finally convinced that he needs help, Asher makes an appointment with a counselor. When he arrives at her office, she isn't there -- but a dead body is. When it becomes clear that Brooke was the real target of the attack -- and that her secrets go even deeper than his own -- Asher vows to protect her no matter what.

My Review:

Whoa!

Just...

Whoa!

I think one of the things that strikes me most about this novel is way the author paced out the plot. It starts out kinda scattered -- a group of soldiers in Afghanistan, a group of female friends with a mix of military and civilian jobs on the same base and then it moves state side with the introduction of more key players. Everything seems disjointed and a bit confusing. (I actually jotted down character names and occupations to keep it all straight as I read on.) And then Eason starts to pull these seemingly random threads together ever so slowly and deliberately, giving me time to start connecting dots until I thought I knew where it was all heading.

Ha! I was so wrong! But I rallied and shifted my armchair sleuthing a bit until I finally figured it out. Did I get it right? Partially. Until the moment I reached the stomach heaving, heart flipping part and then I literally screamed out loud and closed the book and stared stupidly into space for a few minutes (not too long because I couldn't leave Asher and Brooke in that predicament.) But, honestly, Lynette Eason actually stunned me readerless for a moment in time. That hasn't ever happened before! :-)

And that's all I'm going to say about Collateral Damage except if you love romantic suspense, you need to read it ASAP. And, yay, it's the first in a new series -- Danger Never Sleeps -- so there will be more harrowing tales to rattle my senses in the (hopefully) near future!

Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.

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Vow of Justice

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EASON, LYNETTE
VOW OF JUSTICE

Playing dead might just get her killed.

FBI Special Agent Lincoln St. John is living his own personal nightmare. When the woman he loves, Allison Radcliffe, is killed, he devotes himself to tracking down the killers and making them pay for their crimes. He expected it to be a challenge. What he never expected was to find Allison very much alive shortly after her "murder."

As his anger and hurt mix with relief, Linc isn't sure how he's supposed to feel. One thing he does know for sure: he and Allison will have to work together to stop a killer before she dies a second time -- this time for good.

My Review:

What a great way to read out the old year with this thrilling blockbuster conclusion to the Blue Justice series. And woohoo -- the gangs all here, ready to help Linc out of a deadly game of cat and mouse. I love the St. John family -- the teasing banter that switches to professional efficiency when the need arises. These siblings are always there for each other, no questions asked and together they are a force to be reckoned with.

Linc and Allison have a history -- partners and friends who are on the verge of something much more when Allison is 'killed.' What follows is such a tense, whip-lash frenzy of a suspenseful tale that I'm still reeling from the fallout. And the romance has the same kind of desperate edge to it. Another enthralling page-turner from one of my favourite romantic suspense authors.

No worries if you haven't read any of the other books in this series -- Vow of Justice can be read as a standalone, but I bet once you do you won't be able to stop at just this one. :-) And -- eeep -- that epilogue!!!! My cheeks still hurt from grinning so much!!!! :

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Holiday Homecoming Secrets

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EASON, LYNETTE
HOLIDAY HOMECOMING SECRETS

A man from her past is back -- to help her solve a holiday murder case.

A friend is missing and presumed dead, and detective Jade Hollis is determined to track down the killer. To do that she must team up with private investigator Bryce Kingsley -- who doesn't know he is the father of her child. But she'll have to put personal secrets aside because the killer will strike again to keep the truth from being exposed.

My Review:

'Tis the season for holiday mayhem and Lynette Eason sure knows how to stir things up! Multiple secrets converge during the 'hap-happiest time of the year' causing chaos and confusion and broken hearts. I figured some of it out -- not all though -- and I enjoyed every wicked twist and hair-raising turn. Eason knows how to plant clues and flaunt red herrings with the best.

I'll admit to being a bit worried about the romance because I'm not a fan of the secret baby trope. Every time I say that though, an author wows me with their creative cleverness and that was the case with Holiday Homecoming Secrets. I bought the book because...Lynette Eason! (cue the rabid fangirling!) but I told Jade she had some explaining to do before I could give her a pass and she delivered. Eason has brought depth and compassion and heartbreaking honesty to this reunion romance. I'm impressed. And repentant. Note to self: never say never. :-)

And there's a dog, people!!! Sasha, a great hulking hairy beast of undying love with canny abilities. Throw in Christmas, cute kids and a maniacal killer on the loose and a good time is guaranteed to be had by all!

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Protecting Tanner Hollow

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EASON, LYNETTE
PROTECTING TANNER HOLLOW

Four nail-biting novellas in one!

Lethal Homecoming: Nolan Tanner never got over Kellie Ainsworth's sudden, unexplained departure. Now when he comes to her rescue after an attempt on her life, all the old feelings come rushing back.

Lethal Conspirancy: When professional fundraiser Lillian Maloney sees her father's campaign manager commit murder, she goes on the run from the men he hires to kill her. A close call brings firefighter Jason Tanner to the rescue, but the killer is closing in...

Lethal Secrets: Someone wants Honor McBride dead. When Eli Murphy helps her change a flat tire and discovers the danger Honor is in, he longs to help -- but Eli has secrets of his own that could get them all killed.

Lethal Agenda:  When Detective Derek St. John resuces a woman he's only met once before -- and has never been able to forget -- he finds himself falling for her. But he'll have to keep Claire Montgomery alive if they're to have a future together.

My Review:

Lynette Eason is one of my go-to romantic suspense authors so when she publishes novellas only in ebook format I have an epic meltdown. Serious, two-year-old tantrum time! Why? Because I don't read ebooks and it kills me to be left out! So imagine my biblio-euphoric delight when her Tanner Hollow novellas appeared in this paperback edition! Along with Derek St. John's (Blue Justice series) long awaited chance to shine in his very own story! I am all kinds of fan-girling over this collection!

I think what struck me most about these novellas is how different they are from each other despite the fact they share the same author. It shows just how versatile and talented Lynette Eason is.

 Lethal Homecoming is the classic kind of white-knuckled, nail-biting intensity that leaves a reader breathless. Lethal Conspiracy is a political thriller where no one believes the heroine witnessed a murder...except the murderer who wants to silence her. Lethal Secrets was the biggest surprise for me -- a heroine with five children! Haven't seen that in a romantic suspense -- ever! There's as much page time devoted to developing relationships as to the edge-of-your-seat suspense plot.

But the piece-de-resistance is definitely Lethal Agenda -- where readers are reunited with the St. John clan in so many wonderful ways. This is Derek's story but his family has his back and the sibling interactions are divine! I was all weepy happy by the end of this one. :-)

A truly stunning collection of compelling romantic suspense novellas -- and a definite must read for Blue Justice fans!.

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