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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Targeted Witness

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ADAM, JACQUELINE

TARGETED WITNESS

A witness under protection. A serial killer out for revenge.

After the killer she identified finds her in witness protection, artist Cassie Whitfield must go on the run to avoid becoming the next victim. But there's nobody she can trust -- except her ex-boyfriend, former FBI agent Ryan Mathewson, who doesn't know her real identity. Now telling him the deadly truth is her only option if she wants to stay alive.

My Review:

Debut alert! And what a page-turner! I am definitely a Jacqueline Adam fan forever! She captures the kind of heart-in-throat angst that I love and right from the very first page. As we're getting to know Cassie we sense that something foreboding is on the immediate horizon...and it is! Eeepp!!! What a great action-filled opening scene! 

So, Cassie's been in witness protection for  quite a while now. It's made her more cautious and closed off than she'd like. But she finally feels some comfort and hope in the small town she's settled in. Even made some friends, established a business and dated a guy she could get serious about. Except that guy is in law enforcement and he senses she's hiding something which doesn't bode well for developing trust. So they break up and it's hard but Cassie still has her restaurant and her friends...until it's all threatened. Again. 

Cue the creepy stalker music, grab some comfort chocolate and be prepared to become spellbound by this edge-of-your seat read. And the romance is just as nail-biting as the suspense! Incredibly well done! A read-in-one-sitting extravaganza. 

Goal Update: #3 Read more debut authors

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Witness Protection Breach

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KIRST, KAREN

WITNESS PROTECTION BREACH

How can he protect a boy whose mother is hiding their identity?

Mounted police officer Cruz Castillo's determined to shield his neighbour and her five-year-old son from their attacker. But when Jade Harris reveals she's in witness protection and her escaped convict ex-boyfriend's dead set on getting his revenge, Cruz isn't sure he's up to the task. With Christmas fast approaching, can Cruz keep this family safe without losing his heart to a woman holding dangerous secrets?

My Review:

I love the way Karen Kirst hooks me with her opening sentence every time. "Somewhere in the square, a truck engine backfired, and Jade Harris choked on her steamed vanilla milk." My spidey senses go on high alert and I'm immediately wondering a) what's in Jade's past to startle her so? And b) was that really a truck backfiring or...Whether it was or not, my eyeballs are already tripping over themselves to find out what kind of mayhem lies in store. And, of course, this author doesn't disappoint. My anxiety level spiked before the end of the first chapter.

This is the fourth (and final, I think) book in the Smoky Mountain Defenders series. No worries, it can be read as a standalone, but for fans of these mounted police officers and their equine partners, there's some nice cameos from previous books throughout this one. I'm really hoping the Love Inspired Suspense line might consider a Mounted Police continuity series, the way they've done for K-9s in recent years. Fingers crossed and pretty please!

Lots of intrigue and danger with a few romantic interludes interspersed. But both suspense and romance are fraught with complications and some wild u-turns on occasion. And it all makes for a riveting read. Oh -- and there's Christmas! What more can a reader as for in December?

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

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Christmas K-9 Unit Heroes

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WORTH, LENORA

LEE, KATY

CHRISTMAS K-9 UNIT HEROES

Danger comes to Denver for the holidays...in these thrilling Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit novellas.

With veterinarian Sydney Jones being targeted, K-9 Officer Gavin Walker and his furry partner must stand between her and certain death in Lenora Worth's Hidden Christmas Danger. And the clock is ticking in Silent Night Explosion by Katy Lee -- but can Jodie Chen trust the newest K-9 officer, Victor Abrams, and his dog to find a bomb and keep her alive...despite Victor's shadowed past?

My Review:

Happy/sad to have reached the end of this fantastic continuity series, but I guess, if it had to end this is the perfect way to wrap it up. Two strong novellas from stellar authors deliver intense suspense and toe-curling romance in just the right doses. Oh, and memorable K-9s too, of course!

There's a stalkerish vibe to Lenora Worth's 'Hidden Christmas Danger.' Love that Gavin and Sydney are already friends so the leap into romance is very plausible given the amount of time they spend together as he protects her. You might say that their 'friendship only barrier' slowly crumbles to dust as danger mounts. 

And we get some previous heroes/heroines cameos as well. But the one thing I will mention is that there's a major spoiler for the suspense in book 7, "Explosive Revenge" featuring Tyson and Skylar, so, if you're intending to read that one, skip Worth's novella until after you've read book 7. 

Katy Lee dialled up the angst in 'Silent Night Explosion', both with the suspense and the romance as well the hero's backstory. She had me rooting for misunderstood Victor right from the start. I wanted to shake Jodie for not trusting him but she had her (annoying) reasons so I got it. Love the roll grace brings to this story and the way the whole team rallies around by the end. A truly spectacular mini grand finale for the series. :-)

I enjoyed listening to the audible edtion of this book. Both Vanessa Daniels and Nancy Wu delivered captivating performances. I even fangirled a bit when I recognized Nancy Wu's voice from her narrations of the Timber Creek K-9 Mystery series by Margaret Mizushima!

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

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Christmas Crime Cover-Up

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MENTINK, DANA

CHRISTMAS CRIME COVER-UP

A violent attack isn't the homecoming she expected.

When an ATV tries to run her down in Death Valley, animal rescuer Nora Duke knows it's a sign she never should have returned. Now she's stuck on Seth Castillo's ranch until Christmas with a pregnant donkey -- and a criminal desperate to silence her. Facing her past is as terrifying as uncovering a killer's twisted plan. But can Seth convince her to stay...if they live through the holidays?

A Desert Justice Novel

My Review:

Every time I pick up a Dana Mentink Love Inspired Suspense novel I know I'm in for a lovely mix of hair-raising and action-packed and she delivers all that and more in Christmas Crime Cover-up. (FYI: The Christmas theme is on the lighter side, but still more than a lot of Christmas suspense novels.)

Love the animal rescuer heroine and the ornery donkey she is trying to save. :-) And how appropriate to have a donkey star in a Christmas story -- a pregnant one at that! 

But things go awry in the middle of the rescue and Nora becomes the one in need of rescuing. Luckily there's a handsome cowboy handy, only Nora can be a tad ornery and muleheaded so things don't always go smoothly. Love the crackling tension between this hero and heroine -- it's super charged and angsty right along with the suspense. Plus there's all kinds of Duke family dynamics to wade through (Norah is kind of a reluctant prodigal daughter.)

This is the fifth book in the Desert Justice series and, while it absolutely can be read as a standalone, there's lots of page time with previous characters as well which made it that much more fun for me. And I am so intrigued by the desert setting! It's hard to imagine anyone willing to live in those kinds of harsh conditions, and yet it's so incredibly beautiful. These books have compelled me to do a little research on Death Valley and the images are striking! And so alien to this snow ensconced Canadian! 

Goal Update: #6 Stay current with a series.

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Christmas Baby Rescue

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REDWOOD, JORDYN

CHRISTMAS BABY RESCUE

An infant on his doorstep...and enemies closing in.

Liam Knight's solitary plans for Christmas Eve fall apart when he discovers a baby left outside his cabin -- and bloody footprints leading to his injured pen pa. Suffering from PTSD, the former navy SEAL, thinks he's the wrong choice to protect Ashlyn Sutton and her infant niece. But with contract killers on their trail, he must overcome his fear...and stop the criminal behind behind the threats.

My Review:

Whoa -- intense from the very first page -- both in the suspense and emotionally for both hero and heroine. But it's Liam's struggles that really touched me. He feels irrevocably broken and unworthy of the kind of future he once dreamed about. In some ways, Ashlyn was the shadow of a dream, a 'what if' things were different. 

They haven't met in person, but Ashlyn has been corresponding with Liam for three years while he served overseas. The two have shared a lot about their pasts and their hopes for the future but never dreamed they'd actually meet under the kind of circumstances that has Ashlyn running for her life, and Liam worried he'd fail her.

The dynamics in this romance kept me on edge right to the very end. It doesn't pan out the way most Love Inspired Suspense romances do, and I appreciated the difference. (No worries, there's still a HEA) For all that they've never met, Liam and Ashlyn know a lot about each other so there's this wonderful mix of awkward getting-to-know-you-in-person vibe meshed with an I-know-some-of-your-secrets vibe. Made for an emotional roller coaster of a read.

Then there's sweet little Emory, Ashlyn's innocent niece who is caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous enemy. Pulled at my heartstrings all the more! Loved the edginess of the suspense married with the emotional conflict within the characters -- especially Liam. Riveting!

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Abduction Cold Case

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QUEEN, CONNIE

ABDUCTION COLD CASE

An unsolved case.

A family secret.

Getting to the truth could be deadly...

Finding a mysterious file on her desk sends psychologist Kennedy Wells chasing down clues to solve a twenty-six-year-old kidnapping -- and straight into a violent assault. When Texas Ranger Silas Boone comes to Kennedy's rescue, he can't help but wonder at her resemblance to the long-missing girl. With someone willing to kill to end the investigation, can they uncover the truth...and live to see Christmas?

My Review:

I do this thing where I set my timer for 30 minutes to read and then I get up a do something physical for at least a half hour before I allow myself to get back to another 30 minute reading stint. So, I settled into my reading chair, set the timer and about jumped out of my skin when it went off at a particularly tense moment in the plot. lol Once I'd scraped myself off the ceiling I went right back to reading and didn't stop until I reached the end. So much for my good intentions about keeping physical throughout the day! My heart rate had a workout just the same though, so I guess that's something. :-)

What an absorbing read! Well written, the words just flowed through my mind creating images and emotions and there just wasn't a single moment where I wanted to put the book down. Emotionally gripping, intriguing mystery, and a special connection between the hero and heroine were just impossible to ignore. A great example of Love Inspired Suspense at its finest.

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Christmas Hostage

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Dunn, Sharon 

Christmas Hostage

Rescuing an innocent hostage could blow an agent's cover

Taken hostage by bank robbers on Christmas, security expert Laura Devin suspects one of the thieves is not who he appears to be. When the danger heightened after Laura sees the leader's face, undercover FBI agent Hollis Pryce is forced to flow his cover to free her. He'll risk everything to assist her escape from the Montana mountains and the criminal mastermind hunting them...

My Review:

"Even before the shouting and the woman's scream, Laura Devin sensed that something was wrong in the lobby of First Federal Bank." 

An attention grabbing opening sentence if ever there was one! Cue the ominous music and be prepared to sit on the edge of your seat for the duration of the read because the tension never lets up. Heart-stopping, adrenaline-pumping, gasp-out-louding all the way through. 

Definitely a meet-cute worthy of regaling future grandchildren with. lol The romance is just as intense as the suspense in this everything-happens-at-the-speed-of-light story. Hollis and Laura's harrowing escape, crashing through the wilderness in frigid temperatures was one of my reading highlights. Yet, even when they finally make it back to civilization they aren't in the clear...the danger only increases. 

Phew, this one left me breathless. The only thing missing was Christmas. It's in the title, and there's a reference to a Christmas tree in the bank lobby in the first scene and a Christmas setting in the last (very short) chapter but no other festivities in sight, so I wouldn't call this a holiday read. Definitely an escape read though. :-)

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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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Rocky Mountain Vendetta

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CHOATE, JANE M.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN VENDETTA

On the run in the Rockies with a deadly storm looming...

With her husband's killer released from prison, former US Marshal Brianna Thomas's fake identity is no longer enough to protect her and her little girl. The man's dead set on killing anyone involved in his arrest, and the only person Brianna can trust is her late husband's partner, ex-marshal Gideon Stratham. Snowbound in the Rockies, she and Gideon must work together to survive the storm and a convict's vengeance.

My Review:

Classic action-packed, danger-fuelled romantic suspense that begins on a tense note and doesn't let up until the very end. An oxygen tank is a necessary accoutrement for this read. And keep some comfort chocolate on hand too.

Love that Brianna and Gideon have a history -- not in a romantic sense -- but as friendly colleagues. They already know enough about each other to make their immediate attraction plausible. There's some great dialogue -- a nice balance between teasing banter and professional respect. These two trust each other and I liked the way they led by turns throughout the story. Brianna can clearly hold her own and Gideon appreciates her ability to do so. 

And what's a flight from danger without toting along a precocious child and her cat? Ruthie provides some great comic relief moments as well as some 'awwww' ones as she bonds with Gideon. And ups the terror factor because -- hellllooo, kid in the back seat of the car! My latent Mama Bear tendencies sprang to life in this read.

If you like your suspense fast and furious, this is definitely the page-turner for you.

 

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Forced to Flee

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REED, TERRI

FORCED TO FLEE

An undercover mission..turns into a cross-country pursuit.

Resucing his next-door neighbour from unkown attackers, Jace Armstrong simply appears to be a Good Samaritan. But the US marshal is deep undercover, and Abby Frost is a drug cartel's unsuspecting target. When the assailants strike again, Jace's cover is blown -- and their only option is to run. But can Jace get Abby to safety...before she becomes bait in the cartel's deadly game?

My Review:

Phew! We're off to an intense start in the first chapter and tension just keeps mounting as the story progresses. Love the way Reed has captured the myriad emotions Abby goes through as she is thrust into one nerve wracking experience after another -- and she meets the challenge with spunk and fortitude! Really nice pacing between those edgy scenes and the developing romance. I felt like I got to know both Jace and Abby and could see them falling for each other -- even in the midst of mayhem.

A solid suspense plot with intriguing twists and turns made for a riveting read. And, while this isn't listed as a series, Jace has two colleagues I wouldn't mind seeing featured in their own stories so here's hoping the author's muse plays nice and grants me my wish. :-)

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Explosive Revenge

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BLACK, MAGGIE K.

EXPLOSIVE REVENGE

A ruthless enemy is out for vengeance...

and it's up to a K-9 team to stop him

Sergeant Tyson Wilkes is determined to protect his Rocky Mountain K-9 unit -- especially against an unknown assailant with a taste for explosives. Fortunately, Denver detective Skylar Morgan has the toughness and smarts to help Tyson and K-9 Echo find answers...even if she's stepping into the crosshairs with them. But can they disarm this volatile killer before the next bomb goes off?

Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit

My Review:

I absolutely love this series and am wavering between excited and in the depths of despair over its looming conclusion. Excited because we will finally get closure on the over-arcing series suspense (and my brain is in overdrive imagining all kinds of plausible scenarios) and despair because I don't want the fun to be over. Such a bibliophile quandary!

'Explosive Revenge' is the seventh (and second last) book in the Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit continuity series but don't be alarmed, it can easily be read as a standalone. While all the books in the series share a common suspense thread, each book has it's own suspense and romance plot as well. The series' suspense is gradually building to a conclusion, but each book solves its own unique mystery and, of course, delivers a happily-ever-after for our investigating couple. Plus the authors do a great job of delivering details on the over-arcing suspense developments in a way that is both a gentle reminder for series fans and a casual update for newbies. Makes for satisfying reading all the way around. :-)

Have to say Echo, K-9 extraordinaire, stole my heart and grabbed my attention with every head tilt, ear flop and probing stare. Black knows how to write 'dog' and I might have swooned more over Echo than Tyson (rabid dog lover that I am.)

I was excited to get Tyson's story since he's been in the background throughout the series, directing his team while struggling with works of sabotage within their facility. He's been operating on the mistaken idea that being a leader means fixing everything for everybody. Loved his personal journey which has him realizing that letting go of control and accepting assistance from both his team and Detective Skylar Morgan will not only lead to better results, but set him free in so many ways. But, oh my, what a journey that is!

Then we have Skylar, succeeding in what still might be considered a man's world, and maybe over compensating sometimes because of that. She's ready for Tyson to try and wrestle control of her case from her, but he keeps surprising her which leaves her discombobulated. Great dynamics between these two that leads to the kind of taut romantical frisson that kept me engaged.

Awesome suspense, with a nice mix of investigative work and action added to the page-turning-ness of this read. Cannot wait until 'Rescue Mission' by Lynette Eason releases later this month!

Oh -- and I listened to the audible edtion of this book narrated by Kelli Tager who did an excellent job of bringing these characters to life. Absolutely ecstatic (and that's putting it mildly) that this series is available in audio format. 

Goal Update: #6 Stay current with a series

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Escape Route

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STOWE, TANYA

ESCAPE ROUTE

Exposing a gang's leader...is the only way out of danger.

While flying above the Texas border, helicopter pilot Tara Jean "TJ" Baskins witnesses a brutal murder. Now a deadly arms-smuggling gang wants her out of the way. To stay alive, TJ must work with border patrol officer Trace Leyton -- her old friend and the man who once betrayed her -- to catch the ringleader. But when the search leads to Trace's family, can TJ trust him to save her?

My Review:

Whoa -- some of the best chase scenes I've ever read...and they don't all involve cars! TJ pulls some amazing stunts and Stowe knows how to make them riveting. Love TJ's unorthodox (for a heroine) career as a helicopter pilot. She's stubborn and courageous -- foolhardy at times -- but her heart's in the right place. Except when it comes to dishing out forgiveness. The girl knows not only how to hold a grudge, but nurse it to fiery perfection. 

Meanwhile Trace is dealing with estranged family dynamics and as much as he would like TJ's forgiveness for the foibles of his youth, he's not holding his breath. Makes for some lovely romantical angst as these two are thrown together in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

An intense page-turner that was fun to read.

 

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Abduction Rescue

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EAKES, LAURIE ALICE

ABDUCTION RESCUE

It starts with a kidnapping...will it end in murder?

Desperate to find his missing sister, Ethan McClure seeks out private investigator Melissa 'Mel' Carter -- only to be attacked right outside her agency's door. Though she's reluctant to help after her last case turned violent, Mel won't turn Ethan away. Following a clue left by his star is their only chance, but can they avoid becoming pawns in the abductor's dangerous game?

My Review:

I've loved reading Laurie Alice Eakes's Historical Romances so I get a thrill every time I see her name in the month's Love Inspired Suspense lineup. This is her third book for them and it's an unputdownable wonder. 

Intense. Filled with action and danger. The kind of breathless cat-and-mouse game I could see playing out on the big screen. Literally read it in one sitting because there was no plausible place to stop without losing my mind!

Love Ethan and Mel and their back stories and the way they work together in the search for his missing sister. All kinds of emotions simmering beneath the surface between them and all kinds of reasons that a romance just isn't in the cards for either of them. (Ha! Luckily Eakes knows better!)

And I love that this is a big city setting -- Chicago -- and once again the author uses the public transit system to nail-biting perfection. Though she includes some incredibly vivid car chases as well. :-)

A gripping romantic suspense.

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This giveaway is for a gently read paperback.

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Fugitive Ambush

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NIGHT, JENNA

FUGITIVE AMBUSH

Two convicts on the loose and threats around every corner...

Pursuing a dangerous bail jumper has bounty hunter Hayley Ryan barely escaping an attack by the fugitive. Hunting the same escapee compels Hayley to team up with rival Jack Colter until their manhunt results in the discovery of another criminal -- one who's been missing for years. Can they -- and their uneasy partnership -- survive their search for not one but two notorious escaped felons?

A Range River Bounty Hunters Novel

My Review:

"Uneasy partnership" -- whoooeeeee, you can say that again! There's all kinds of undercurrents zinging around Hayley and Jack. Plus, one romantic trope I'm not a huge fan of but Night wrote it so well that all my swooning got in the way of me being miffed. Bwahahaha! And I'm not going to tell you what it is 'cause that would be a spoiler. 

Seriously, the romantic tension in this novel is out of this world. Punctuated by sly flirtations (which aren't really flirtations...or are they?) And the banter...deep dive swoonable! I'm surprised I'm not black and blue from all that losing consciousness. :-)

And does this author ever know how to start off a suspense on a catch-your-breath, nail-biter of a scene. I was hooked and committed from the first page. And the way she's able to deliver that heart pounding adrenal rush of a read is with her exquisite word choice (along with a wild imagination!)

"Her gaze flickered around the shadowy forest surrounding her as instinct, packing a punch as teeth-rattling as any physical blow, screamed at her to do something. Now." (p 8)

Doesn't that catapult you into the urgency of the situation and make you feel like you're warily hunting a fugitive in the middle of nowhere right along with Hayley?! I love being pulled into a story like that. And Night's writing continues to deliver the kind of quality I like to savour. I would have loved listening to this book -- wish more Love Inspired Suspense books were available in audio editions.

Incredible action scenes, lurking danger, the thrill of the hunt and touches of faith all combine to make Fugitive Ambush an unputdownable read.

Side note: While this is the second Range River Bounty Hunters novel, it reads really well as a standalone. This is the author's second bounty hunter series and I'm finding all the details of the job and the way bounty hunters can (and can't) work with police and other law enforcement groups really interesting. Makes for a nice change in my romantic suspense reading.

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

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

Woohoo -- the author has graciously offered to give away three copies of Fugitive Ambush -- add that to my copy and that's four potential winners. 

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