In a Sniper's Crosshairs

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GIUSTI, DEBBY

IN A SNIPER'S CROSSHAIRS

An assassin's loose in Amish country...and she's not the only target.

When a radio broadcast describes taxi driver Lily Hudson's passenger as an armed criminal, she becomes his immediate target. Narrowly escaping, Lily accepts Matthias Overholt's offer to hide at his Amish family farm for Christmas -- until evidence reveals the gunman's plan is tied to Lily's past. Now to prevent an assassination, Lily and Matthias must unravel a years-old conspiracy...and evade a sniper who has them in his sights.

My Review:

Great ambiance. Deliciously descriptive. Both work together to make this a completely immersive read. I could not only picture every second, but I could hear and smell and taste it all too. And feel that first frisson of fear the second Lily realizes that she's taxiing a criminal on a remote country road. Eeeppp! 

Love the way the Amish setting contrasts so sharply with the sheer terror of being hunted. And the realization that there's even more at stake then 'just' Lily's life. Giuisti has created another edge of your seat suspense...along with a wee bit of Christmas and a heroic canine besides! 

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Amish Safe House

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
AMISH SAFE HOUSE

Hiding in Plain Sight : the second thrilling Amish Witness Protection novel

After Julia Bradford's son witnesses a gang shooting hiding in a witness protection on Abraham King's Amish farm is the only hope the Englischer and her children have. Even as danger closes in, Julie is drawn to the community's peaceful ways -- and the ex-cop turned Amish protector. But when their location is discovered, can Abraham protect her family...and possibly have a future by her side?

My Review:

Phew! There are some crazy good heart-in-your-throat-running-for-your-life scenes in this book! I don't think my pulse has leveled out yet! There's something so edgy about a mom in fierce protector mode. I felt Julia's fear and panic and utter desperation. Such a contrast to Abraham's stoic calm. Some of that comes from his cop background, but a lot of it stems from his faith. I love the gentle way he shares his trust in God with the terrified woman who has stopped believing He cares.

This is the second book in the Amish Witness Protection series but reads perfectly fine as a standalone. The series title sums up the common thread that links these three books. I really enjoyed the balance Giusti achieved between the Amish elements and the overall romantic suspense. It felt authentic and plausible. I'm a huge fan of Amish + suspense though meshing the two can be a delicate balance and sometimes stories fall flat. But this author has definitely succeeded in this new sub-genre.

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Amish Rescue

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GUISTI, DEBBY
AMISH RESCUE

Hiding with the Amish
Another thrilling book in the Amish Protectors series

Englischer Sarah Miller escapes her captor by hiding in the buggy of an Amish carpenter.  Joachim Burkholder is her only hope -- and donning Plain clothing is the only way to keep safe and find her missing sister. But for Joachim, who's just returning to the Amish, the forbidden Englischer is trouble. Trapping her kidnapper risks his life, but losing Sarah risks his heart.

My Review:

If you've been following the Amish Protectors series you'll be excited to finally find out what happened to Sarah. If you haven't read the first two books - no worries -- this one reads fine as a standalone too. It's just that now that Miriam and Hannah have been reunited it's time for Sarah to take part in a sisterly happily ever after too. But first she has to escape the clutches of a deranged kidnapper!

Joachim happens to be in the right place at the right time to offer assistance. This unlikely pair team up to expose the evil men behind a human trafficking ring. Both hero and heroine struggle with believing in themselves as they search for a place to belong. Joachim is Amish, Sarah is Englisch so a romance is impossible and yet neither can deny that sense of belonging they've been yearning for happens whenever they are together. Love that kind of doomed romance...of course, knowing that the author will ensure that it doesn't stay doomed. :-)

Guisti does a great job of blending sweet romance and gripping suspense into a thrilling series conclusion.

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Undercover Amish

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
UNDERCOVER AMISH

Amish Country Refuge

After Hannah Miller's mother is murdered and her sisters go missing, someone comes after her. Now the only way she can survive is to entrench herself in an Amish community...and rely on Lucas Grant, a former police officer who is planning to join the Amish faith, for protection. But finding refuge for Hannah -- disguised as Plain at a secluded inn -- pulls Lucas back into his old life. And when Lucas discovers the criminals after them may be the people who killed his partner, the mission to take them down becomes personal. With the assailants closing in, though, can Lucas stop them...and finally put his past behind him to start an Amish life with Hannah?

Amish Protectors: These heroes offer shelter from the storm

My Review:

Intense suspense and toe-curling romance make this a read-in-one-sitting kind of book. Take a deep breath before diving in because you won't want to come up for air until everything is all resolved. Well...almost everything because this is the second book in the Amish protectors series and there is still one sister MIA. No worries, it's not really a cliff hanger ending though younger sister Sarah is still missing. Both Undercover Amish and the first book, Amish Refuge, read easily as standalones. I'm just really looking forward to when the sister are finally reunited. I need a happily ever after for everyone! :-)

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Amish Refuge

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GUISTI, DEBBY
AMISH REFUGE

Hidden in plain sight

Miriam Miller barely escapes the ruthless attacker that killed her mother and kidnapped her sister. Running deeper into the woods, she's running out of hope...until she falls into the arms of an unlikely bodyguard -- a peaceful Amish farmer. Something about Abram Zook inspires her trust, but even in bucolic Willkommen, Georgia, Miriam faces danger. Both from the men pursuing her and from her growing feelings for the caring -- though guarded -- widower who protects her. Because if she falls for Abram she'll have to embrace his Amish faith as her own -- or lose him. With each minute, her abductor creeps closer, pushing Miriam to an inevitable choice: stay and risk her heart...or leave and risk her life.

Amish Protectors: These heroes offer shelter from the storm

My Review:

This is one compulsive read! The gripping opening scene sets the tone for the entire story. Miriam is desperate. Hunted. Traumatized. My heart pounded just as hard as hers as she fled her menacing pursuer...and falls into the arms of a perplexed Amish farmer. The contrast between the peaceful Amish farm and the terror that lurks beyond its borders brings an edgy twist to the suspense. And so does the romance. And I'm super excited because this is the first in the Amish Protectors series and I have some suspicions about what's going to come next. Can't wait to see if I'm right.

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Plain Truth

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
PLAIN TRUTH

Amish country secrets

When widowed doctor Ella Jacobsen is attacked and left for dead in her children's clinic, the peace she's found in Geogria's Amish country is shattered. Someone is after something in her clinic and wants her out of the way...but what are they looking for? Ella knows only that her life is in the hands of army special agent Zach Swain. Zach can't resist the vulnerable but headstrong Ella, who stares down danger to care for the people she loves. With one look, the loner soldier goes from investigator to protector. To save Ella, he must uncover the secrets that swirl around the idyllic community. And he needs to do it fast, because Ella is running out of time.

Military Investigations: serving their country and solving crimes

My Review:

I do so love a suspense that starts with a crash of ominous thunder. It puts me in the shiveries and I know I can settle in for some hair-raising scenes -- like the opening one in Plain Truth. Nail-biting! And the stellar suspense kept me on my toes right to the very end. And there's as much tension in the romance as there is in the suspense. The kind that kept me glued to the page and my poor garden languishing for an entire afternoon.  The way the author weaves it all together -- including some fascinating Amish elements -- is pure reader bliss!

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Plain Danger

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
PLAIN DANGER

Dangerous inheritance...

When Carrie York arrives at the house she inherited from her father in Amish community, she's shocked to discover a soldier's body on the property. Her neighbor, army special agent Tyler Zimmerman, starts investigating the murder, and Carrie fears it's related to her father's mysterious death. Tyler doesn't trust the pretty speechwriter or the suspicious timing of her arrival -- especially since her boss is responsible for his father's death. But when someone attacks Carrie, Tyler insists on protecting her. With his help, will Carrie be able to hold on to her inheritance and her life?

Military Investigations : Serving their country and solving crimes

My Review:

Giusti always handles the military aspect of her novels with such grace and passion. She honours the men and women who serve in each story. That's evident in this novel as well. And I love the addition of an Amish setting -- creates an interesting contrast.

Tyler arrives on the scene with a bit of prejudice against Carrie which creates some delicious tension as things heat up between the two. Both are burdened by issues from their past and that makes them wary of trust. Makes things mighty complicated when Carrie becomes the target of a killer. Trust needs to develop in order for them to deal with the imminent danger lurking around every corner, A stellar romantic suspense that will keep you on your toes right to the very end.

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A Heart Full of Christmas

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
HERNE, RUTH LOGAN
RADCLIFFE, TINA
LEESMITH, SANDRA
TIPPENS, MISSY
A HEART FULL OF CHRISTMAS

There's no time like the holidays to fall into romance with some of the best-known inspirational romance authors around! No matter what part of the country (or world!) you're from, these tender, holiday themed romances make you feel the joy of a faith-filled Christmas and the tender spirit of angels with every page you turn! Join these authors as they transport you to a "Joy-to-the-World" type happy-ever-after, the kind of joy every couple deserves!

A Miracle For Christmas by Debby Giusti -- Nurse Brigid O'Grady refuses to open her heart to NYPD Detective Tony Calabrese, knowing she could lose him to the gang violence that killed her dad. But, while working to save a patient on Christmas Eve night, Brigid is confronted by the very danger she most fears. Can Tony save Brigid -- or do they both need a miracle to make the darkness turn merry and bright.

Home to His Heart by Ruth Logan Herne -- Being in Ashton, Pennsylvania at Christmas time holds nothing but bad memories for Dr. Tess Cosgrove. Jake Karralis is at a tough professional crossroads. When Tess meets her high school nemesis living across the street with his twin sons, the stakes suddenly change. Can the timing of a young angel and the glory of a newborn king bring peace and happiness to two troubled souls? It can, with a little help from baklava and hand-rolled cannolis!

Under the Mistletoe by Tina Radcliffe -- Wrap your heart around a cozy little romanced that starts with a red wool scarf, an angel or two, and ends with Ben Logan and Lucy Fielding under the mistletoe.

Holiday Homecoming by Sandra Leesmith -- Debbie fell in love with surfer, David Martin. Against her parent’s wishes, she married her first love. Would the help of an angel and the influence of the Christmas season bring forgiveness and redemption?

Snowflake Kisses by Missy Tippens -- Unlucky in love, police deputy Hardy Greenway has spent his life in the friend zone. But now he’s fallen hard for the girlfriend of his nemesis. Dori Blanchette has been waiting for a proposal. But how can she say yes when she has feelings for Hardy? With Christmas tree ornaments playing spontaneously and secrets being revealed, there’s no telling who will end up together at Christmas!

My Review:

These diverse stories share an angel theme that evokes the special wonder of Christmas. It was fun becoming acquainted with angels in different guises. Uplifting tales of heart and faith.

A Miracle For Christmas by Debby Giusti -- Filled with tension, fraught with danger and cloaked in the magic of Christmas. This one gave me goosebumps. A classic Christmas tale laced with the kind of hope only an angelic messenger can bring.

Home to His Heart by Ruth Logan Herne -- The pain of emotional childhood scars play a pivotal role in this heart-tugging Christmas tale of loss and hope. Realistic in its naked honesty, this novella has the power to heal even as it entertains and includes a five star toe-curling kiss. Melted in a puddle on the floor. Tender. Passionate. Soothes away a world of hurts. Thud.

Under the Mistletoe by Tina Radcliffe -- Sharp and snappy with more than a touch of Christmas magic. Ben and Lucy have been friends since childhood and it doesn't look like anything will come of Ben's unrequited love until an angel (or two) get involved.  Heartwarming and smile-inducing.

Holiday Homecoming by Sandra Leesmith -- A beautiful story of family and forgiveness. It's told from the perspective of an older woman telling her friends about her first love. A unique angle for a romance and I loved the snippets of old friends gathered together as much as the romantic memories. Made it more poignant somehow.

Snowflake Kisses by Missy Tippens -- A touching love story that's not without its share of complications. Hardy hasn't chosen an easy path to romance. I was fuming on his behalf more than a time or two and cheering Dori on once she begins to see the light. The angelic presence is more subtle in this novella, but makes a huge impact nonetheless.

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Person of Interest

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
PERSON OF INTEREST

Woman on the run

While babysitting a young servicewoman's infant, Natalie Frazier hears a murder in the neighboring army duplex. Convinced her former commander is behind the crime, the ex-soldier bolts with the baby. But who will believe her story? Army investigator Everett Kohl deals only with the facts, but this time his gut instincts can't be denied. Is the attractive Natalie a cunning killer, as his ranking officers believe, or an innocent victim? Ordered to bring her in, Everett has a decision to make. Helping her could cost him his job…but not protecting Natalie and the baby could get all of them killed…

Military Investigations: Serving their country and solving crimes

My Review:

Intensely exciting from the get go. Seriously mesmerizing stuff and a unique twist for the Love Inspired Suspense line. Really liked that aspect.

Natalie doesn't trust easily to begin with and then she finds herself in the fight of her life. She knows she's innocent of murder but how can she convince Everett? He wants to believe she is but the evidence is stacking up against Natalie and he's duty bound to follow orders... Isn't he? Such a dilemma as they both war with doubt and trust. Certainly ups the tension in both suspense and romance.

Fast-paced, action-packed with a page-turner of an ending that will leave you breathless.

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Stranded

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
STRANDED

Amish Country refuge

Colleen Brennan has one goal—take down her sister's killer. But chasing after evidence leaves her in the path of a tornado and stranded in an Amish community. With the killer nearby, Colleen must depend on the kindness of Special Agent Frank Gallagher. Although the army officer is recuperating from a battlefield injury, he wants to help the beautiful woman he rescued from the tornado's fury. He can tell she's hiding something important. But getting her to reveal her secrets may be his most dangerous mission ever.

Military Investigations: Serving their country and solving crimes

My Review:

A complicated suspense sharpens the plot in this page-turning read. Colleen's single-mindedness is going to get her killed. I kept telling her she could trust Frank completely, but she just wouldn't listen. So frustrating. On the other hand, Frank's issues with trust -- both in himself and with Colleen -- were just as frustrating. I told him to give Colleen the benefit of the doubt but, guess what? He didn't listen to me either. I was so wrapped up in the dynamics between those two I could barely concentrate on imminent danger hiding just a page away. And just when I thought things were getting better...they weren't. The kind of read that will keep you on your toes right to the very last page.

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Holiday Defenders

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
SLEEMAN, SUSAN
BAILEY, JODIE
HOLIDAY DEFENDERS

This holiday season, three military men of honor must do everything they can to save Christmas.

 

Mission: Christmas Rescue by Debby Giusti

 

On the run from a killer, Elizabeth Tate must accept U.S. Army captain Nick Fontaine’s protection for the sake of her young niece and nephew. Now her life is in the hands of the very man who broke her heart years ago.

 

Special Ops Christmas by Susan Sleeman

 

Researcher Claire Reed’s top-secret project is stolen, putting her at risk of being kidnapped to unlock it. Her undercover bodyguard—her former love, Green Beret Travis Chapman—is on his most dangerous mission yet.

 

 Homefront Holiday Hero by Jodie Bailey

 

When someone tries to kill the daughter of a military official, U.S. Army Major Tyler Rainey must keep Meredith Walters from harm...while guarding his own heart against very unexpected feelings.

 

My Review:

 

These authors have done an amazing job of creating three exceptional suspense stories in a short novella length. Tight plots, intense suspense and a spark of romance make for three thrilling reads. All of them packed with gentle reminders of the true meaning of Christmas.And I love the military theme that binds these novellas together. Perfect reading to herald in the season.

 

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The Agent's Secret Past

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
THE AGENT'S SECRET PAST

Threat from her Amish past

Eight years ago, a drifter destroyed Becca Miller's ties to her Amish community—and murdered her family. Now a special agent with Fort Rickman's criminal investigation department, Becca knows her past has caught up with her and doesn't want to relive it. She's convinced that the killer, who supposedly died years ago, is very much alive and after her. Special agent Colby Voss agrees to help her investigate. Yet the closer they get to the truth, the closer the killer gets to silencing her permanently.

Military Investigations: Serving their country and solving crimes

My Review:

A gripping suspense with an Amish twist that left me a tad shy of giddy! :-) Becca is the product of a dysfunctional family and a traumatic event has her fleeing into the English world.  She's a paradox because her chosen profession is the direct opposite of her faith-based upbringing. Makes for an intriguing heroine. And Special Agent Colby Voss doesn't quite know what to make of her...but he's intrigued too. Loved the dynamics between the two and the nail-biting suspense with plenty of gasp-out-loud moments has left me feeling a tad dizzy still. Awesome read!!!

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The Soldier's Sister

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GUISTI, DEBBY
THE SOLDIER'S SISTER

Who will protect her?

Someone wants Stephanie Upton dead. A warning to leave town is just the beginning. Fearing for her life, Stephanie turns to Special Agent Brody Goodman for help and protection. But can she trust him when he's convinced her own brother is a prime suspect? Torn between her devotion to two men—an estranged brother whose trust she yearns to regain and an agent she may be falling for—Stephanie doesn't know whom or what to believe. As feelings between her and Brody escalate, she'll have to choose sides to stay alive.

Military Investigations: Serving their country and solving crimes

My Review:

Giusti gives readers a glimpse into the day to day life of an active army base while expertly blending suspense and romance. I love the way she portrays community among the military -- it is something I don't have first hand knowledge of so reading Giusti's books increases my understanding and respect for the men and women who serve in the military. I was particularly fascinated by Stephanie's profession as an army advocate. In a day when we often hear news stories about how we are failing our fallen soldiers, I found it encouraging to read about the Army Wounded Warrior Program.

And the suspense is equally as fascinating. Something menacing from Stephanie's past is a force to be reckoned with in her present. Her hopeful reunion with her estranged brother spirals into a complicated haze of adrenaline-pumping suspense that kept me turning pages. Gotta love a suspense with so many hooks you're caught until the very end!

And then there's Special Agent Brody Goodman -- blissful sigh. I fell hard. A pure gentleman of steel with a protective streak guaranteed to generate heart palpitations in gentle readers.

 This latest book in  Giusti's Military Investigations is a winning combination of heart and action guarnteed to satisfy romantic suspense lovers.

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The General's Secretary

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
THE GENERAL'S SECRETARY

Lillie Beaumont's dark past has just turned up on her porch—fatally wounded. The dying words of the man imprisoned for killing Lillie's mother suggest hidden secrets. Criminal Investigations Division special agent Dawson Timmons agrees. He has his own motive for seeking the truth, and it gives Lillie every reason to doubt him. But even as they reluctantly begin to face painful secrets together, Dawson fears that a murderer is waiting to strike again. And this time, Lillie is right in the line of fire.…

My Review:

Giusti had my attention right from the emotionally charged opening. My heart was hammering right along with Lillie's and I don't think my pulse slowed down between the suspense and swooning over Dawson Timmons during the whole read!

Loved the dynamics between the hero and heroine. Both have issues from childhood which play a huge role in how they perceive themselves. I found this aspect so true to life and very relatable. 

And the suspense -- superb! I only partially figured it out so I guess I won't quit my day job to become a detective just yet! If you love romantic suspense, The General's Secretary should definitely be in your TBR pile.


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The Colonel's Daughter

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
THE COLONEL'S DAUGHTER

Under siege.

A ruthless killer is targeting the families of soldiers in a U.S. Army colonel's brigade. Special agent Jamison Steele, of the Criminal Investigation Division, vows to stop him -- because this time, Jamison's heart is involved. The colonel's daughter, the woman who loved and left Jamison without a word, came face-to-face with the murderer. Protecting Michele Logan means constant surveillance. And solving the mystery of the serial killer's motive requires asking Michele the questions she least wants to answer. Questions that may lead them both into a deadly trap.

My Review:

This one is a heart-stopper. Giusti cranks up the tension to an almost unbearable pitch from the very first scene. I was swept away in a nano-second and remained buffeted by fear and stress for the duration. :-)

And the author not only stumped me -- she bamboozled me into thinking the killer was who he wasn't! I love a suspense that keeps up to the very last page! And I particularly adore it when the romance takes equal billing with the suspense. That's hard to achieve, but Giusti did a superb job. Tension of the romantic kind crackles from Jamison's and Michele's first encounter. The connection from their past is obviously still there no matter how hard both try to fight it.

This one is a read-in-one-sitting suspense that you won't want to miss!

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The Captain's Mission

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GIUSTI, DEBBY
THE CAPTAIN'S MISSION

A demonstration turned deadly.

When one of his soldiers is killed by live ammunition during what was supposed to be a simple training exercise. Captain Phil Thibodeaux wants answers. Even if it means working with the Criminal Investigation Division that seems certain to pin the blame on him. But after CID agent Kelly McQueen defends his conduct, Phil realizes that there's more to the dedicated agent than meets the eye. Maybe she's someone he can trust, after all. And he'll need someone to rely on as investigations lead him to doubt everyone else -- even his own soldiers.

My Review:

What a gripping read!!!! Once I cracked the book open I pretty much read it right through in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down. Giusti knows how to build tension, strategically divulging clues one at a time while she gradually cranks up the action until an explosion of suspense sent me reeling at the end. Brilliantly done.

Phil and Kelly's slow burn romantic development added its own unique blend of toe-curling suspense as well. Definitely a winning combination and one you don't want to miss. This is Love Inspired Suspense at its best.

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The Officer's Secret

GIUSTI, DEBBY

THE OFFICER'S SECRET

Secrets on and off base.

In the middle of the night, Maggie Bennett finds her army officer sister dead in her military housing. She's devastated by the loss of the estranged sibling with whom she was trying to reconnect. But as U.S. Army criminal investigations agent Nate Patterson begins asking questions about the officer's suspicious death, Maggie can't tell the handsome man everything she knows. Except that her sister was definitely murdered -- for a secret Maggie can't share. Then she walks into the killer's trap and has to trust Nate with the truth...and her heart.

My Review:

Taut, suspenseful writing makes The Officer's Secret a page-turner. I felt like I had slipped into an NCIS episode -- Giusti has done her research or has inside information because she has the investigative and military angles covered but, at the same time, the romance doesn't take second place. She's managed to find a great balance and the combination propels the plot into an exciting read. And she totally stumped me!!!!! I was gullible enough to follow the red herrings she generously threw my way and she completely flummoxed me at the end!!!! I love it when a suspense surprises.

Nate is the kind of take-charge hero a girl can drool over. His need to protect and his reluctant attraction combined with high ethical standards are a lethal combination but it's his skewed guilt over an incident in his past that makes him vulnerable and stole my heart.

Maggie has her own problems that she is determined to keep buried in the past. Her reluctance to give Nate her complete trust places her in the path of danger and definitely hikes up the suspense a couple of notches.

Nate and Maggie's developing romance heats up the plot -- soft, tender scenes juxtaposed between tense suspenseful ones that culminate in an explosion of action and romance. A thrilling read!

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Killer Headline

GIUSTI, DEBBY

KILLER HEADLINE

Two women in the witness protection program have been murdered in Montana. The connection? The mob...and the victim's green eyes. Coincidence? Not according to journalist Violet Kramer, who's counting on her expose to reveal the truth, protect women in danger -- and establish herself as an ace reporter. Undercover cop Clay West thinks she's making a deadly mistake that could bring the mob to her door. And when the lawman with the piercing black eyes insists on protecting her himself, Violet knows she's already in danger.

DEBBY EXCELS AT FACE-PACED PLOTS AND TRUE-TO-LIFE CHARACTERS THAT LEAP OUT OF THE PAGES AND INTO YOUR HEART. SHE WRITES PAGE-TURNING SUSPENSE WHERE EVERY CHAPTER ENDS WITH A CLIFFHANGER. YOU FINISH ONE CHAPTER AND SHE'S HOOKED YOU INTO READING THE NEXT.

Christmas Peril

Daley, Margaret

Giusti, Debby

Christmas Peril

Merry Mayhem (Daley)

When single mom Annie Coleman unexpectedly arrives in Christmas, Oklahoma, police chief Caleb Jackson suspects she's hiding secrets. He'll be watching her closely. And his protection is just what Annie and her daughter need, as danger has followed them to their new home.

Yule Die (Giusti)

It's hardly a happy holiday for medical researcher Callie Evans...until she discovers her ailing patient is her long-lost brother. And he's being watched by undercover police officer Joe Petrecelli. When the trio is abducted by a cadre of bad guys, Joe and Callie will have to fight to keep her brother -- and themselves -- alive.

BOTH STRONG, PAGE-TURNING SUSPENSE.