hostage Rescue by Lisa Harris

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Hostage Rescue. I always enjoy Lisa's books. This is an excellent example of her work. The story is well written, full of action, and full of faith. I know you are going to love this one.
Prosecutor Gwen Ryland and her brother are hiking in the mountains. She is taking photos trying to unwind from a bad case. Two masked men ran up behind her and holds her. Her brother goes after the man holding her and she falls into the canyon. She is rescued by a man she had come to hate.
Former Army Ranger Caden O'Callaghan hears a scream and runs to help. He sees two mask men abduct a third man. The man yells to save his sister that had been thrown over the edge. Caden sets out to find the girl. He finds her but realizes she is the woman who accused him of breaking her best friends heart. Will she let him help her?
A journey to find help, find her brother, and the men who had kidnapped him. These two broken souls must fight the mountain, rapids, and killers. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too; even in these trying times. It's a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

Witness Protection Unraveled by Maggie K. Black

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Witness Protection Unraveled. This is the third book in the Protected Indentities Series. I really admire Maggie's work and this is an excellent example of her work. This story is well written, full of faith, and full of action. I know you are going to love it.
Travis Stone is living in the Witness Protection Program. He was once a workaholic detective but during his four years in protection he has changed. When his ex-partner calls he is thrilled to hear the voice of the woman he once loved but he would not go back to that life style. He is now a better man. He is on his way to pick up a couple of children he cares for while their grandmother closes up the store. When he arrives he finds the grandmother on the floor in the back room. Has she been attacked by the"shiny man" little Willow saw at her window. He answers his phone, it's his ex and he asks her if has had been compromised. because he has a situation here.
Detective Jessica Eddington calls her ex-partner to convince him to help her with a case. She is going after the crime lord "Chimera" who is the man who forced Travis into the Witness Protection Program.
He answers her call, asks if he is compromised, and hangs up after saying he has a situation. Could she get him to help her?
A terrifying journey of trying to survive the attacks of the killers while trying to save the children and each other. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A plan for good and not for evil. In this time of crisis Jesus is the answer to the turmoil. Give Him your heart and ask Him to take control of your life. His plan for you is much better than anything you dreamed of.

Plain Refuge by Dana R. Lynn

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Plain Refuge. This is book eight in the Amish Country Justice Series. I always enjoy Dana's books. She just gets better and better with each of her intrigues. This book is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Under cover police officer Aiden Forster heads to a meeting his boss called. He arrives early to see the man's niece show up early. Not a good sign! People have died for less than that. Aiden risks his cover to take the niece and her deaf sister away from the uncle who wants Aiden to handle the situation. He can take them somewhere and make it look like he has killed them. A mole in the police force makes it impossible to fool the gun smuggler. Aiden must protect them by hiding them in Amish country.
Sophie Larson comes to take her sister back to Chicago with her after the death of her family. She arrives at her uncle's early to deliver some documents from the lawyer. When she arrives she over hears her uncle talking to one of his men discussing an illegal weapons deal. Uncle Phillip tells Adam Steele to take care of the two girls. She can't believe her uncle would tell one of his men to kill them. Adam (Aiden) tells her he will protect them. Now they are all three running for their lives.
A terrifying journey into the world of illegal weapons, moles, and killers. Can Aiden keep them safe?
God has a plan for them, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. In this time of crisis it's so easy to fall into the trap of fear. Fear ties God's hands and he can't work on your behalf. Give Him your heart and trust Him with all your soul. He will see you through. His plans are for good and not for evil. He will take your upside down world and turn it right side up.

Dead Even by Susan Sleeman

My review today is on the Christian Suspense Dead Even. This is book six in the series Truth Seekers.
I loved this book. I really enjoy all of Susan's books. This whole series is I think her best work. I don't think I could tell you which one I liked the most, they were awesome. This story is well written, well researched, and full of adventure. I know you are going to love it.
Veritas Center founder Maya Glass is called to an island to meet with a close friend. Fletch is a scientist and is also a bit of a hermit, living on his own small island. He asks her for help but when she arrives she finds Fletch missing, his assistant dead, and a Botulium toxin set lose. Had Fletch found a way to make the toxin airborne? Is she exposed to the deadly toxin? She calls her ex boyfriend for help. They must find Fletch before more people die.
Special Agent Hunter Lane is shocked to hear from Maya. She calls and tells him she needs him now. She tells him she might be exposed to the deadly toxin. She asks him to get a team out to the island right away. They had broken up six months ago. He lived with the fear of loss. He had lost every one he cared about. He broke off their relationship because he couldn't bear to lose her too. He drops everything and heads to the island. Can he let go of his fear and protect her?
A horrifying journey to find Fletch, find the toxin, and find the madmen that are trying to destroy the world. God has a plan for these two, a plan to prosper them and give them a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. In this time of pandemic when fear is running amuck, God wants you to give Him your heart so He can rescue you from this mess. His plan is for good and not for evil but you must give Him the right to interfere in your life.

Untraceable Evidence by Sharee Stover

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Untraceable Evidence. Sharee is a fairly new author at LIS but she is a winner as far as I'm concerned. This story is well written, action packed, and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
ATF Agent Randee Jareau is assigned to keep the government's top secret, 3-D printed "ghost gun" from falling into the wrong hands. She goes undercover as an accountant. There is a mole in the company and she must find out who the traitor is. On her first day she is forced to aid the scientist she is here to protect as he is attacked in the garage. So not how to empress your new boss.
Scientist Ace Steele is the creator of the new "ghost gun". He is the owner of PrimeRight Laboratories with his partner. He never planned to be a murderer but that wouldn't matter if his Project Ghost landed in the hands of the enemy. Every life-stealing, disintegrating bullet would forever brand him as a killer. Can he keep it out of the hands of evil men? Who is this woman that can take out men twice her size? Not really in the job description of an accountant.
A terrifying journey as the mole in his company plans to get their hands on the gun as soon as it is perfected. These two must find away to stop these criminals. God has a plan for these two; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him work in your life.
DO NOT FEAR!! God will take care of you when you give Him the right to work in your life.

Second Chance at Love by Alexa Verde

My review today is on the Christian Romance, Second Chance at Love Box Set. I always enjoy receiving a book from Alexa. Her books are awesome. These stories are well written, humorous, and heartwarming. I know you will love this book.

Not Your Cinderella Type Book 3
Allie Reyes has been raised by her step mother. She is working as a cleaning lady while her step mother and step sister live in luxury. Her step sister blackmails her to attend a masked ball to keep women away from the man she wants to marry; as she can't attend the ball herself. The main problem is the man she is suppose to keep occupied is her high school sweetheart. They had been so close until they suddenly stopped seeing each other. At least he wouldn't know who she is. Her step sister loans her the dress, shoes, and her car but she must be home by midnight. Unfortunately she loses one of her shoes which makes her step sister furious and she refuses to pay for the repairs on her car.
Rodrigo Garza is the head of a corporation. He suffers from an overbearing father. Their relationship is on the rocks. His father is trying to force him to marry someone he can't stand. He is surprised when he meets a beautiful  woman named Cyndi at the ball. She reminds him of Allie, his childhood sweetheart. He had been told that she never wanted to see him ago. His heart still hasn't mended from that heartbreak. He finds her shoe as she ran from him. He thought maybe she was his Allie; he goes to her home but is told Allie moved away years ago. Now he must find the woman who touched his heart.

Season of Joy Book 2
Travel Journalist Joy Avila has returned home to visit her grandmother. Her grandmother had sprained her ankle and needed help. Her grandmother owns the town newspaper and received a letter to God asking for a mother for and a wife for a little boy's father. Her grandmother sends her over to the boy's home to share the letter and all the letters sent in reply to his father. The thing is that man had been the love of her life. She had been a chubby child that had been tormented by her mother and her classmates but Dylan had helped her and befriended her. He never knew he had stolen her heart. He had married another woman right out of high school. How was she going to get involved with his little family without getting hurt? She was to set up dates for him and find him a wife.
Dylan met Joy at the door. She had been his best friend throughout high school. She has been all over the world traveling for magazines and books. He's surprised to see her at his door. She had been avoiding him these last few years. She tells him what his son had done and brings in several boxes of letters offering to be his wife and mother his two sons. His ex-wife had been a drug addict and in and out of his life. She had finally divorced him. Dylan has adopted a teenager and they are making a new family. He doesn't see a need for a wife but he goes along with the dates. He soon realizes the only one he wants to date is Joy and she refuses to do that. How can he keep her in his life when she has a job that takes her all over the world?

Hold Me Book 1
Aileen McKensie is divorced with a young son, a dog, and a pet turtle. She has returned to Chapel Cove to be close to family. She started her own pastry shop. She is on her way home when a flash flood stops her car in the middle of the rushing water. She's torn on what she should do. She has her son and his pets to consider. She is rescued by the man she has loved since she was a child. She had broken his heart when she married another. How can she tell him he is the only man she ever loved? Would he believe her if she told him her secret?

Roman Vela gets a call that Aileen is in trouble. He runs to her rescue. He takes her, her son, and his pets to his home. Her home and business are involved in the flood. Can he keep them safe without losing his heart again. He soon realizes he still loves her but can he trust her not to hurt him again?

When The Heart Takes Over by Melynda Carlyle

My review today is on the Historical Western Romance, When The Heart Takes Over. This is an excellent story. It's well written and full of twists and turns. I know you are going to love it.
Widow Charlotte Martin takes the money her husband left and gives part to her mother and sisters and then goes to Montana. She becomes a cook and a maid at a boarding house. After being threatened by a man that wants to marry her she takes a job on a ranch to get away from him. She's not happy about the attraction she feels for her boss. He does seem like a good man but she promised herself never to depend on a man again.
Thomas Parchant and his mother move to Montana after the death of his father. His father had purchased a ranch and dreamed of raising horses; Thomas wanted to make that dream come true but it took time to talk his mother into moving. They stay several weeks at the boarding house where he becomes taken with the cook/maid. He offers her a job when a man threatens her. Can he and his hired hands keep her safe?
A great journey of fleeing a man that always get his own way no matter what and finding true love in the process. A great read!

Chasing Secrets by Heather Woodhaven

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Chasing Secrets. This is book two in the continuity series True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn. I am really enjoying this series and Heather is one of my favorites. This story is well written, action packed. and full of faith. I know you are going to love this book.
Karenna Pressley is to meet her best friend to see her new boyfriend. When she arrives Sarah isn't there. She hears arguing and finds her friend being drowned by a man. Is this the boyfriend? She tries to stop him and finds herself under water fighting for her life. She is able to hit him with a rock and screams. People are coming so he runs off. She calls for help and a K-9 officer shows up to help. The man who ripped her heart out five years ago. How is she to trust him now?
K-9 Officer Raymond Marrow and his partner Abby arrive at the scene. He is shocked to find the victim is the woman he almost married. His dog alerts on Sarah for drugs. Did she overdose before the man tried to kill her? He doesn't have the right to protect Karenna; he gave up that right years ago but the need to protect her rises up within him. Can he keep her safe and not lose his heart again?
A journey of a horrifying madman out to kill anyone who gets in his way. These two broken souls are forced to work together to find the killer and to stay alive. God has a plan for them, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan and not for evil. Do not fear God can work out your life if you give Him the chance. He is always good.

Undercover Threat by Sharon Dunn

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Undercover Threat. Sharon is one of my favorite LIS authors. I really enjoy how she writes her suspense and intrigues. This story is well written, action packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Undercover Drug Enforcement Agent Grace Young was working as a cook on a cruise ship when she receives a note to meet someone at midnight. A man shows up and grabs her from behind. He tells he that he knows she is trying to horn in on his operation. They fight and she ends up in the ocean in the middle of a storm.
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Dakota Young was sent to rescue people from a ship taking water. He jumps out of the helicopter He almost can't believe what he is seeing. The woman in the water is his ex-wife. Three years ago their marriage fell apart when their daughter died. They haven't seen each other since. He had left the DEA and joined the guards. He saves her but is drawn into her investigation. They are now working undercover as a married couple.
A journey of one close call after another as the drug smugglers chase after them. God has a plan for these two, a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. I know that fear is rampant all through this nation (world really) but God can see you through it and bring you too a safe and prosperous place. Give Him your heart, trust in His word, and allow Him to take control. His plan is much greater than anything you have ever dreamed.

Border Breach by Darlene L. Turner

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Border Breach. This is Darlene's first book with LIS. I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to her next one. This story is well written, action packed and full of faith. I know you are going to love it.
Canada Border Officer Kaylin Poirier is serving at a border booth when a white florist van comes to the booth. Their paperwork seemed okay but the men refused to make eye contact then a Detector Dog Service Officer and his K-9 walk by and the K-9 alerts to the van. Shots are fired as she calls for back up. The van gets through and takes off. A Ontario Provincial Police Officer shows up. "Oh no not him again" She  sucked in a breath. She had worked with him six months before and it didn't go well.
Canadian Police Constable Hudson Steeves is on a task force to stop the drug Doda from coming into the country. He isn't thrilled to see the officer he is to interview is Kaylin. He won't be sucker punched again by a woman. He and Kaylin examine the area and find shell casings. He calls his boss for an update only to find Kaylin is assigned to his task force.
A journey into the drug world as they are both targets. Can they find the leaders of the drug smugglers without losing their lives? God has a plan for these two; a plan for a hope and a future. God has a plan for you too. A good plan and not for evil. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life. His plan for you will be much greater than the plan you have for yourself.

On His Bended Knee by Shanae Johnson

My review today is on the Romance, On His Bended Knee. This is the first book in The Brides of the Purple Heart Ranch Series. I liked it so much I actually bought the rest of the series. The story is well written, humorous, and full of adventure. I know you are going to love the story.
Dylan Banks is a wounded warrior. He lost his leg in an explosion in Afghanistan. He and his four buddies (also wounded in this battle have come home. Dylan took money from his trust fund and bought a ranch to help them all to heal. They have therapy horses, animals, chores to help them. Dr. Patel, his therapist and pastor has been a real blessing to these broken men. At the beginning of the story Dylan is told that according to the zoning laws they must be married or lose the ranch. Heart broken he doesn't know how to fight it. Then he meets a woman (through Dr. Patel) that is as desperate as he is. She agrees to marry him in a marriage of convenience.
Maggie is a vet tech. Her boss has told her to put down the dog on the table. He has lost his back legs and wouldn't be able to have a good life. When she balks at putting the dog down and sneaks him out of the back door she is fired. This is not the first time she has taken home a disabled dog. When she arrives at her apartment she is caught by her landlord. He said he could allow one dog or two but five disabled dogs were not acceptable. She had to move. Brokenhearted she goes to her pastor who tells her of the Purple Heart Ranch and that they might have a job for her and a place to stay. She meets Dylan and agrees to a thirty day trial period. Soon she agrees to marry the man.
A humorous journey of five disabled soldiers, five disabled dogs, and two broken souls. A great story of happy ever after, and heartwarming in every way.

The Sweetest Kiss by Susan Hatler

My review today is on the Romance, The Sweetest Kiss. This is the fourth book in the Kissed by the Bay Series. I really enjoy Susan's books; they a always lighthearted and humorous. This book is an excellent example of her work. The story is well written, humorous, and just plain delightful. I know you are going to love it.
Megan Wallace had just broke up with another weird boy friend. She's to attend the unveiling of the newly restored Blue Moon Bay Library. She had replied to the RSVP with a guest so she was to meet her friend there. He was her best friend's brother but her dear friend also. She had always had a crush on the man but he is off limits. As they are mingling one of her friends calls her over and tells her of an art contest they would announce this evening. The winner will win a trip to Italy to an art studio for a year. She had always wanted to go there and promised her aunt on her death bed she would. This could be the way. The frame would be a part of the contest. Brian is an excellent woodcarver. They could actually win this thing.
Brian Watts works at the family business. His sister had been the one to inherit the Blue Moon Bay  Inn. He ran the inn as she was into her reality business. He went to the event with Megan. They had  best friends for ever. He had been asked to help Megan's rival, Chelsea with his custom frames but when he found out Megan was going to enter he wanted to help her but Megan refused to allow him to leave Chelsea. She came up with a good looking cowboy to do her frames. He didn't like that at all.
This is a fun journey to win the contest and prove to themselves they are talented. While trying to deny their mutual attraction. God has a plan for these two a good plan and not for evil.  God has a plan for you in this time of fear and torment. Give Him your heart and watch Him bless you.