Forced to Flee

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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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Detection Detail

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DETECTION DETAIL

An alleged arsonist. A deadly cover-up.  Can the K-9 sniff out the truth?

Evidence at a fiery crash leads K-9 officer Nelson Rivers and his accelerant-detection dog, Diesel, to Mia Turner -- a woman previously accused of arson. But when a gunman targets Mia during their first meeting, Nelson suspects she might actually be innocent. Only Mia's hiding something...and Nelson's been burned before. Can they trust each other to  catch a killer...before the threat engulfs them both?

Rocky Mountain K-9 unit #1

My Review:

Wheeeeeee!!!!! Another multi-authored K-9 continuity series from Love Inspired Suspense and all the books are available on audible! I love the way we're introduced to the K-9 team and the intriguing start to the over-arcing suspense thread that will be woven through each book. And can we give a nod to the genius of naming an accelerant detection dog Diesel?!

So, the suspense in this first book is a mix of cold-case and present danger and trying to figure out if they are related. An intense meet-cute starts things off with a bang. :-) I'm issuing a whiplash warning for this twisty turny plot! And there are a few tummy-flipping reveals that kept me on the edge of my seat right to the very end. Eeeepppp!!! And the romance is just as captivating!

I listened to the audible edition narrated by Neil Hellegers and, while I prefer female narrators, I did enjoy this one. (But I'm happy the rest of the series has female narrators. Just my personal preference.)

Goal Update: #7 Start new series

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Secret Sabotage

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SECRET SABOTAGE

The crash was intentional...but he can't remember why.

With no memory of the crash that landed him in the hospital, Ian Delaney is determined to uncover who sabotaged his helicopter -- without the protection of his family appointed bodyguard. But Simone Walker's used to stubborn clients and won't let Ian leave her sight. To catch an unknown traitor, they must rely on each other...or the next attack could prove lethal.

My Review:

Terri Reed is one of my go-to authors. I see her name on the book cover and don't even read the synopsis, just drop it into my cart and read the book pretty much the minute it comes into the house. :-) And Secret Sabotage is the perfect example of why!

Great blend of action and suspense and relentless danger as well as the lure of romance. Happy sigh. And I love the bodyguard flip with Simone being the bodyguard to one very perplexed Ian. He has partial amnesia from a crash that makes it incredibly difficult to figure out just why someone is gunning for him and that added to the intrigue and sense of danger.

I know the amnesia trope is very popular but I think I overdosed on them the last few years so I always go into one of these reads with some trepidation. I'll even pass on a book sometimes if it's not written by a tried and true author. Still, when I do read this trope, I'm always astounded over how certain authors have the ability to make it seem fresh and new. Reed has brought some unique twists and emotional layers to this romantic suspense. Plus, she gobsmacked me in places! Love it when an author does that.

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Alaskan Rescue

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ALASKAN RESCUE

A mountain search-and-rescue mission turns into a fight for their lives.

Sent to find a wedding party that disappeared during a hike, Alaskan state trooper Hunter McCord and his K-9 partner, Juneau, discover bridesmaid Ariel Potter hanging from a cliff. But this was no accident -- she was pushed -- and her hiking companions are missing. Now it's up to Hunter and Juneau to find them...and make sure whoever wants Ariel dead doesn't finish the job.

Alaska K-9 Unit

My Review:

Woohoo -- a new K-9 Continuity series is starting up and I just discovered that when I opened this book (which I bought because of the warm fuzzy cover. Didn't even read the synopsis, just zoomed in on all that puppy love. So I'm super stoked -- dogs, dogs and more dogs in my reading future. Yeehaw!) I'm super excited about the Alaskan setting and the great not-so-common-in-fiction dogs being featured. Readers get a great introduction to the team and their K-9 partners in this first book.

As is the case with this kind of series, there's an over-arching suspense that develops slowly over the course of the series with a final resolution in the last book. BUT each novel has it's own suspense thread as well a unique romance and we get full closure on both of those, so no real cliff hang-y endings to worry about.

And this suspense is fabulous. Reed kept me guessing -- and second guessing -- right to the end. With a steady pace of canine bliss on the side. And enough nail-biting danger to keep me riveted. Plus there's our hero Juneau to swoon over. Oh, and his two-legged partner, Hunter is pretty awesome too. :-) 

An exciting start to a brand new series! 

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Christmas Protection Detail

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Christmas Protection Detail

He'll do anything to protect a baby in jeopardy...

When a call from a friend in trouble leads Nick Delaney and Deputy Kaitlyn Lanz to a car crash that killed a single mother, they become the baby's protectors. Now figuring out why someone is after the child is the only way to save her. But they must find answers soon...or this baby's first Christmas might just be Nick's and Kaitlyn's last.

My Review:

In my review of Terri Reed's previous book, Secret Mountain Hideout, I said I was desperate for more Kaitlyn and Nick sizzle and spark and boy, does she deliver! They were secondary characters who jumped off the page into my overactive imagination. 

While not listed as a series, this is the third book the author has set in Bristol Township featuring the men and women of the Sheriff's department. It totally reads well as a standalone though, so no worries if you missed the other books. But you might just be compelled to backtrack once you read this one!

Intriguing suspense, a complicated and well-thought out romance and plenty of danger make for a stellar read. Great balance between action and romance and I loved finding out what the deal is between these two. (I have seriously been conjuring up my own ideas since January's reading of Secret Mountain Hideout!) Kudos to the author for reeling me in and leaving me dangling for almost a year. :-)

So now, I'm just as anxious for more of this not-quite-a-series and I'd love to see a story focusing more on the horse patrol aspect of the Sheriff's department...in case the author is taking requests. Bwahahaha!

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Secret Mountain Hideout

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SECRET MOUNTAIN HIDEOUT

Staying hidden has kept her alive...but now she's been found.

A remote Colorado mountain town and a fake identity have have been Ashley Willis's safe haven since fleeing after she witnessed a murder -- but now the killer has found her trail. Desperate and terrified, she's prepared to run again...but Deputy Sheriff Chase Frederick won't let her. With the lawman by her side, can she face danger head-on...and live long enough to bring a murderer to justice?

My Review:

Happy sigh -- Chase is the kind of guy who likes the company of books because "A book doesn't judge or betray you." (p 69) I mean, really, what more can you ask of a hero? And the library provided a haven for Ashley during her rough childhood. So we have two book nerds who found solace in the pages of a story living out their real-life happily ever after. Mind you, the diabolical author has them jumping through alarming plot twists full of hair-raising danger before it's all smiles and kisses at the end. Tense and treacherous and menacing -- with some nice breathing spaces so Chase and Ashley can bond. Lots of rabid page-turning goodness within these pages!

While not marked as a series, there is a tie in with Terri Reed's Buried Mountain Secret.s (March 2019) It was great to see Maya and Alex again and I love the mounted patrol aspect of the police work. The author says she hopes "to write more books set in Bristle Township, featuring the men and the women of the Sheriff's Department." (Dear Reader letter from the author at the end of the book.) Please, please, please, Ms. Reed, make it so because I need more Katilyn and Nick sizzle and spark! As well as individual stories for the rest of the gang. Pretty please. :-)

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Seeking the Truth

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SEEKING THE TRUTH

Her investigation could prove fatal...In this exciting True Blue K-9 Unit installment

By secretly investigating the New York City K-9 Command Unit chief's murder, reporter Rachelle Clark puts a bull's eye on her back. Single dad and K-9 unit officer Carter Jameson thought Rachelle was reporting on police-field-dog trials -- not his brother's death. Though he's not happy about her true purpose, the danger is real...and he and his trusty German shepherd must save her.

My Review:

Arrrooooo! I might just have a super crush on Frosty, K-9 extraordinaire. And what a perfect name for a white German Shepherd! This guy is a multi-talented super star on the job and caring canine babysitter in his spare time. :-) That's my kind of hero!

Of course, his two-legged partner is pretty fine too. Carter's a dedicated single dad in police family royalty. I get a bit of a Bluebloods vibe from this series with the Jameson's being a multi-generational policing family. Love the way the brothers pull together and support each other -- especially the way they've helped Carter raise his motherless daughter. Young Ellie is a charmer and she has her daddy and her uncles wrapped around her little finger. There's something sooooo heartstopping about a tough protector type sitting down to a tea party, don't you think? Blissful sigh.

You'll have to forgive Carter for being a bit grouchy -- he isn't fond of reporters. Not after the sideshow they've made of his family after his brother's murder. But Rachelle is supposed to be reporting on the police-field-dog trials (which Officer Frosty excels at, of course!) only she's also been doing her own investigation into the chief's murder which infuriates Carter...and also an unknown criminal who seems to want her dead. And that's this dynamic policing duo's cue to stick close and protect.

This is the stuff page-turning dreams are made of! A real edge-of-your-seater suspense. Tons of gasp-out-loud moments as the danger escalates. And trying to figure out the whys and where-fors of the crimes and whether they are closing in on a ruthless killer...phew...the springs in my armchair sleuth's cushions got a real workout! And then there's the tentative romance that is wrong for so many reasons but also incredibly right for so many more. If only Carter and Rachelle can figure that out in time.

A breath-snatching romantic suspense fueled by action and angst.This sixth True Blue K-9 Unit novel can be enjoyed as a standalone, but readers familiar with the series will appreciate an added depth to the characters and the New York City setting. Not to mention the intricacies of K-9 policing!

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Buried Mountain Secrets

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BURIED MOUNTAIN SECRETS

Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. Can they get off the mountain alive?

Desperate to find her missing teenage brother, Maya Gallo ventures into the Colorado Rockies expecting rough terrain -- ad deadly treasure hunters. But when she's caught in their crosshairs, ruggedly handsome mounted patrolman Alex Trevino comes to her aid. The deputy sheriff knows what these bandits are capable of, so getting Maya -- and her brother -- home safely may be his hardest mission yet.

My Review:

Eeeeeppp -- awesome start to what looks to be a new series by Terri Reed. That has me doing back flips of bookish glee because there are a number of secondary characters who need their own stories and the sparks flying between two of them in particular has me hoping they are the ones up next. Not posting any spoilers, you'll have to read Buried Mountain Secrets to see who I mean.

Ahem -- back to our current hero and heroine, Maya and Alex, since it is their story after all! Initial attraction develops into a slow burn of awareness but is tempered by the harsh realities of  their individual lives -- as well as the ever encroaching danger that continues to threaten Maya and her brother. A lovely blend of sweet and wary.

And I love the treasure hunting aspect of the suspense. So unique and made for a page-turning frenzy on my part. Couldn't read fast enough to see how all the pieces finally fit together. Not to mention how Maya and Alex reach their happily ever after!

And the mounted patrol -- including Truman the wonder horse -- brought an original twist to the plot as well. Kind of put me in mind of my Trixie Belden days when ol' Trix and company exercised the Wheeler's horses in the surrounding woods and got into all kinds of mischief. :-) And the logistical details of how a mounted patrol works was really interesting. I'm looking forward to more books exploring "the lore and the mystique of deputies and volunteers on horseback." (Dear Reader letter from the author at the end of the book.)

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Mission to Protect

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MISSION TO PROTECT

Enter the world of the Military K-9 Unit
A riveting new series begins!

When the Red Rose Killer leaves his calling card for Staff Sergeant Felicity Monroe, she knows exactly what that means -- she's on his revenge list. Her boss, Master Sergeant Westley James and K-9 German shepherd Dakota become her guardians, but they'll have to act fast to escape the man who wants her dead.

My Review:

Woohoo! I'm super excited about this new Love Inspired Suspense continuity series! Six great authors working their suspense magic on one over-arcing plot while delivering an edge-of-your-seat suspense unique to each book. And the best part is there's a book every month so we don't have long to wait between reads.

Terri Reed sets it all up beautifully in Mission to Protect with murder and mayhem from the very first page. Nothing like an escaped serial killer on a rampage to get a reader's blood pressure up. But there's something else sinister going on here too. Something creepy stalkerish and Felicity is caught in the cross-hairs.

That doesn't sit well with Westley and not just because he feels responsible for Felicity because she's under his command. That right there is the problem due to the Air Force's non-fraternization policy. Both their careers will be in jeopardy if Westley can't get a hold of some confusing emotions. So he is gnarly and terse and overly stoic in all his interactions with Felicity. Which should settle the matter except... "He didn't understand it. Not liking her should have been easy. She was annoyingly optimistic and bubbly." (p 30) Bwhahaha! I just adore a hero confused by love.

An impossible romance paired with two hair-raising suspense threads make this a real page-turner of a read.

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Guardian

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GUARDIAN

Protecting the single mom

When a fellow FBI agent is kidnapped and a protected witness vanishes, Leo Gallagher will stop at nothing to find them both. So when he discovers a link between the case and a single mother in Wyoming, Leo and his trusty K-9 partner rush to question Alicia Duncan. Could she be the key to locating the missing persons? Not if a killer has anything to say about it. Someone is determined to keep Alicia from talking, so Leo and his chocolate Lab must keep her and her little boy safe on their family ranch. With danger lurking around every corner, Leo must work overtime to not lose another person who's important to him.

Classified K-9 Unit: these lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners.

My Review:

Squuueeeallll. New Love Inspired Suspense continuity series! With K-9s!!!!! I'm so ecstatic. And Terri Reed does an awesome job of starting things off right from the prologue which sets the stage for the continuous suspense and introduces readers to all the law enforcement players. Woot! And I love that the whole team is actively involved. Can't wait to read each of their stories.

Leo and True are the heroes of Guardian. Perfect title-tie-in by the way. I'm not sure who I fell for harder -- the two-legged or the four-legged heart-throb. Edging towards the chocolate lab, I think. :-) No worries though, Alicia is more enamoured with Leo than True. Romance isn't high on her list of priorities...especially with a killer stalking her! Intrigue and danger lurk on every page, but can't quite squelch the growing attraction between Leo and Alicia. But they both struggle with leaving the past behind and trusting God with their future. Deliciously complicated stuff to contemplate when not dodging bullets.

If you are not familiar with continuity series, there is an over arcing suspense thread that is not solved as it plays out over six books. However, the immediate suspense is solved, new clues are collected to carry over into future stories and, of course, the hero and heroine get their happily ever after.

Awesome start to a stellar new series.

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A Family Under the Christmas Tree

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A FAMILY UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE

This Christmas, will their shared puppy love lead to a forever family?

Sophie Griffith travels around the world as a photographer. Her new assignment -- helping her grandmother for a few weeks -- is just temporary. Once Christmas Day comes, Sophie will be on her next adventure.

Caring for Grandma is a piece of cake. Caring for her new Bernese mountain dog, Riggs, is a different story. Then Riggs strikes up a friendship with a lost little boy at the park, who leads her to David.

David Murphy never knew much about kids. But when his brother dies unexpectedly, David is granted custody of his five-year-old nephew, Troy. He already has his hands full running his business, and he has no idea how to help the grieving boy. When Troy runs off one day, David finds him at a park playing with an adorable and rambunctious Bernese mountain dog -- who leads him to Sophie.

Sophie will be gone after Christmas, and the last thing David needs is another distraction. Still, their faith and growing love for the little boy -- and the mischievous dog -- soon have them falling for each other. Could this be more than a holiday romance? Will Troy finally get his Christmas wish for a family?

My Review:

So, yes, Christmas has come and gone but 'tis always the season for a heartwarming Christmas romance. I've only read Terri Reed's romantic suspense so I was eager to get my hands on a copy of this sweet love story.

It's official -- it's puppy love! As in Riggs the Bernese Mountain dog pup. Squealll! His antics are hysterical and endearing and kept me grinning and 'ahhhing' all the way through the read. He might just be my fave hero of 2016. Okay, yes, there is a two-legger hero in this novel as well and he's pretty fetching too. I expect you want to hear about him. :-)

David is in over his head when it comes to his five-year-old nephew. His workaholic bachelor days are over and if that isn't enough of an adjustment, dealing with the intricacies of a grieving little boy might prove to be his breaking point. Until his elderly neighbour's granddaughter visits for the holidays. His conniving, matchmaker-minded neighbour, that is.

David and Sophie are thrown together as they strive to make a memorable Christmas for Troy. Emotions become entangled despite their best efforts because no matter how much they seem right for each other, common sense tells them they're all wrong. Sophie lives a nomadic lifestyle as a photographer. David is anchored by a growing business and an orphaned nephew. A future together seems impossible. That makes for some truly tender love scenes that kept me on edge because it all seemed so futile.

The Christmas backdrop brings a stirring element to the story and includes a children's pageant complete with Riggs in reindeer antlers!!!!! (one of my favourite scenes, by the way!) Destined to be a Christmas classic read in my household. One for the keeper shelf for sure.

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Identity Unknown

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IDENTITY UNKNOWN

Missing memories

When a John Doe washes up on the shores of Calico Bay, no one knows who he is -- including him. But one thing's instantly clear to deputy sheriff Audrey Martin, the man's marked for murder. And she's the only one who can protect him from the assassins who lurk at every turn. The arrival of a team of men claiming he's a Canadian Border Services officer Nathaniel Longhorn only further complicates the matter. As his memories slowly start drifting back, Nathaniel's determined to work with Audrey to uncover who wants him dead and why. But he's tangled in something that threatens to submerge them both. And unless Audrey can help him figure out what, this Christmas might be their last.

Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the US-Canada border safe

My Review:

Whoa! You'll need an oxygen mask and a defibrillator for this one! Action-packed and deliciously romantical. Nathaniel's struggle to try to figure out what kind of man he is gives the love story an alluring edge. And Audrey, intent on proving herself in a man's world, has absolutely no intention of falling for a stranger who doesn't remember anything before he opened his eyes and saw her bending over him. Sigh. Like I said, romantical. Of course, the author leads these two on a not-so-merry chase before she brings them together. Intriguing suspense kept my brain scrambling for answers and my heart racing as the situation turns decidedly lethal. Awesome stuff.

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Protect and Serve

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PROTECT AND SERVE

Person of interest...

When rookie K-9 officer Shane West and his German shepherd partner find the lead police dog trainer murdered, he's determined to bring the killer to justice. But then he discovers Gina Perry hiding nearby -- a pretty junior trainer who had the motive, means and opportunity to kill her boss. Gina insists her troubled brother is the real murderer...and this isn't the first time he's killed. And when Gina's brother comes after her, Shane is assigned to protect her and uncover the truth. Suddenly, Shane -- a cop who always hoped to join a big city force -- vows to stay by Gina's side as a murderer lurks in the small-town shadows.

Rookie K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners.

My Review:

Sqqqueeeallll! New continuity series centred around K-9s....and this one has puppies!!!!! Don't know what has me more in a tizzy -- the canines or the hero. That's a good conundrum for dog lovin' bibliophile to be in. Reed does a great job of setting up the intrigue for the series. There's more than one mystery to solve and some suspense threads will carry over into the next books though there's closure for Gina and Shane in this one. Love the even blend of romance and suspense. Both build to an exciting conclusion and while I'm blissfully satisfied on behalf of Gina and Shane's happily ever after, the author has given me a lot to think about where other characters are concerned. Can't wait to read their stories and see if my amateur sleuthing skills are up to the task of solving the major suspense thread.

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Ransom

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RANSOM

"We have your sister."

Liz Cantrell is terrified when she receives a call from a man holding her newlywed sister captive -- and she's convinced her sketchy brother-in-law's involved. Willing to pay any price for her sister's freedom, Liz flies to Niagara Falls with the ransom: an uncut diamond necklace worth millions. But the moment she lands, a handsome, world-weary Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent takes her into custody. Blake Fallon's determined to catch a ruthless diamond smuggler -- and the pretty antiques dealer trying to save her sister could be just the break his case needs. But as they team up to rescue Liz's sister and trap the criminal mastermind, a desperate standoff will threaten everything they hold precious -- including their lives.

Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the US-Canada border safe

My Review:

Be prepared for fast action and lots of suspense when you open this book. It starts with Liz's desperate (and misguided) attempt to save her sister. Cue the stalwart and inscrutable ICE agent. Be still my heart. Seriously droolworthy. Liz doesn't know what to make of Blake Fallon at first. He possesses a relentless determination to capture the criminal mastermind who killed his partner so we can forgive him his tendency towards taciturn. And it makes for such delicious romantic tension.  The undercurrents between those two heighten an already tense read. And bonus -- Sami and Drew from Joint Investigation play a significant role in this story as well. Awesome from beginning to end.

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Murder Under the Mistletoe

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REED, TERRI
MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE

Agent undercover...

DEA agent Tyler Griffin must stop a drug cartel that's using an Idaho Christmas tree farm to smuggle narcotics across the Canadian border. But to do his job, Tyler needs the cooperation of farm owner and widowed mother Heather Larson-Randall—whose informant brother died on Tyler's watch. Tyler knows a crucial piece of evidence is hidden somewhere on the property. But getting the protective mother to trust him is the hardest part of his mission. As threats against Heather mount, he vows to keep her and her child safe…and clear the farm of danger before Christmas.

Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the US-Canadian border safe..

My Review:

Hello -- murder and mayhem on a Christmas tree farm?! Count me in! You can't get more Christmasy than that! Loved the fresh angle and the way the author incorporated Christmas and suspense with a liberal dash of romance into this absorbing read. The perfect book to practice your armchair sleuthing techniques. Hot chocolate with marshmallows and shortbread cookies optional (but highly recommended.)

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Joint Investigation

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REED, TERRI
JOINT INVESTIGATION

Under other circumstances, FBI agent Samantha Bennett might welcome a bit of backup—but not from an overprotective Mountie. She's been on the trail of a serial killer for six months and no one has ever taken the case seriously…until now. When Royal Canadian Mounted Police inspector Drew Kelley saves her life, he decides that the hunt for "Birdman" is his problem, too. Together they begin a cross-continent chase to stop the madman before he strikes again. However, Samantha fears her growing feelings for the lawman may weaken her focus, or worse—put Drew directly in the killer's sights…

Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the U.S.–Canadian border safe

My Review:

Gritty and intense -- this Love Inspired Suspense is on the edgy side. Lots of murder and mayhem and danger at every turn. It has a Criminal Minds/Mentalist kind of vibe. Super eerie at times as a serial killer plays a sick game of cat and mouse with FBI Agent Samantha Bennett. A lone wolf, she has to adjust to working with a her Canadian Mounted Police counterpart. Cue fainting couch. It may be cliché but a Mountie hero always puts me in a tailspin of a swoon. :-) Intense attraction is kept at bay while Drew and Sami work the case but there are some toe-curling electric undercurrents that will get your heart pumping. Riveting in both the romance and suspense department.

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Duty Bound Guardian

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REED, TERRI
DUTY BOUND GUARDIAN

Framed

When a priceless artifact is stolen, museum curator Lana Gomez becomes the prime suspect. How can she hope to adopt her orphaned nephew if she's a person of interest in a crime? Cooperating with Capitol K-9 Unit officer Adam Donovan doesn't get her very far—the handsome cop thinks she's hiding something. But when the real thief returns set on silencing Lana, it is Adam and his Doberman pinscher, Ace, who become her only defense against a madman who wants nothing more than to see Lana eliminated.

Capitol K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners.

My Review:

The second in the Captiol K-9 Unit continuity series and I loved this as much as I did the first. No worries, though, Duty Bound Guardian reads well as a standalone and the author does a fantastic job of catching new readers up on the over arcing case details. There's one part of the suspense that isn't going to be solved until Book Six.

Once again, it's the dog that stole my heart. Ace, the Doberman is not only a stellar police partner, he also oozes plenty of canine empathy. In fact, I'm not sure if the title refers to the dog or the police officer. LOL. Okay, I guess Adam has his own charm as well which includes going into hyper-sensitive protective mode on more than one occasion. Be still my heart. Definite hero material even though he harbors suspicions about Lana. That's part Lana's 'fault' in that she's learned to hide behind a mask of composure so she isn't easy to read. Thankfully, Adam is a quick study (especially with the promptings of Ace.) The simmering romance complicates a gnarly plot fraught with danger and deception. An all round 'ace' of a read. :-)

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Danger at the Border

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REED, TERRI

DANGER AT THE BORDER

Unsafe territory

When a mysterious toxin threatens lives and livelihoods near the border between the U.S. and Canada, Dr. Tessa Cleary is called to trace the source. But when the no-nonsense doctor is forced to work with border patrol agent Jeff Steele, she finds the lone wolf's dedication to his job—and country—chipping away at the walls around her heart. Just as Tessa and Jeff are about to uncover the toxin's deadly source, armed thugs kidnap them in the forest. Now they must trust each other to survive before time runs out for everyone. 

Northern Border Patrol: Keeping the U.S.–Canadian border safe

My Review:

An innovative plot with plenty of action held me spellbound from the very start. I don't think that I have ever read a romantic suspense centered around border patrol agents before. What a great idea for a series!

Much to Jeff's chagrin, Tessa is all about proving herself despite the danger they find themselves in. And he's vexed and more than a little impressed when she shows him up a time or two. Love the connection between this hero and heroine. Charged, complex, exciting. Even funny at times. Great dynamics.

The plot is fraught with tension and danger and numerous twists and turns sure to enthrall readers. Awesome start to a new series.

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Undercover Marriage

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UNDERCOVER MARRIAGE

An illegal adoption ring -- using kidnapped babies -- has to be stopped. To gather the necessary evidence, U.S. marshal Serena Summers goes undercover -- as a married woman desperate for a baby. Her 'husband' is her own partner, U.S. marshal Josh McCall, whom Serena blames for her brother's death. How can she act like a loving wife when she has to constantly fight her feelings for a man she isn't sure she can trust? The closer they get to unraveling the dark web of deceit, though, the more being Josh's undercover wife means putting her life -- and her future -- in his hands.

Witness Protection: Hiding in plain sight

My Review:

This is the book I have been waiting for since the beginning of this miniseries. I've been so anxious for Josh and Serena's love story to take the spotlight. Amazing how multiple authors could convey their connection in the previous books.  The electricity fairly crackles all the way through Undercover Marriage. And oh my, what a predicament! Two feisty marshals at odds with each other in close quarters for the sake of a case! Positively romantical!!!

There's danger and action and frustration as the case that has been plaguing them for months comes to a head. And in the midst of it all both Josh and Serena have to wrestle with some difficult decisions. The inspirational thread is solid -- examining the consequences of judgement vs. mercy. Serena, especially is dealing with some pretty unrealistic feelings over her brother's death. Problem is, they are all too real to her. That really ups the angst factor as she gradually lets her guard down and allows Josh into her life...and her heart.

A totally awesome conclusion to a great miniseries.

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Treacherous Slopes

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REED, TERRI
TREACHEROUS SLOPES

Killer competition

A champion ski jumper, Nick Walsh wants one thing: to win the gold for his late brother. Nick has always blamed himself for his family's tragic loss -- and so does everyone else. To complicate things, sweet and shy reporter Julie Frost insists on doing a story about him. But as Nick gets closer to achieving his dream, someone will do anything to stop him. Somehow, Nick must keep Julie from getting too close as they confront a threat that can destroy them both. Julie and Nick are on the verge of a threat that can destroy them both. Julie and Nick are on the verge of discovering the truth about his brother's death...unless an unknown murderer finds them first.

My Review:

A great book to get you in the mood for the Olympics! The author captures the spirit and drive of the games and that adds an extra thrill to the read. 

As the suspense builds, so does the attraction between Julie and Nick. Both threads are stretched taut and made this book an I-couldn't-put-down read. I like the fact that neither Julie or Nick are in law enforcement. Reed gives her readers a fresh perspective by creating fairly unique occupations for the romantic suspense genre -- a professional athlete and a reporter.

Treacherous Slopes is a perfect example of why Terri Reed has become a go-to Love Inspired author for me. Definitely worth putting at the top of your TBR pile.

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