Expired Return ~ Review

Expired Return

Last Chance Fire and Rescue #1

By Lisa Phillips

Everyone thinks Pepper Miller left Allen Frees because he was injured. But they don't know the truth about her, and neither does Allen. Pepper knows that if Allen learns who she is, he'll want nothing to do with her. 

Allen couldn't understand why Pepper ended everything between them. But then, he never knew she had a sister or niece. He has to wonder what other secrets has she been keeping?

Expired Return is an intense read that doesn't shy away from the action or the suspense that surrounds Pepper's life. First off, Pepper never expected to have Allen back in her life, but when her sister goes missing, he listens to her and cares. Somehow, Allen keeps showing up just when Pepper needs him most, and he is quickly drawn into the danger that stalks her. 

I have not read the previous series upon which this series builds. I found it easy to dive right into the story.  It doesn't shy away from the action, and Allen is a most unlikely hero, but he's not about to allow an injury to stop him from caring and doing what is right.  If you need to add some Romantic Suspense to your 2023 TBR List, give this one a try. This is a well-written book that I found to be an up-all-night read.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations, all thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

She’ll give everything to protect her family.

He always knew she was the one.

Veterinary tech Pepper Miller lives a quiet life in Last Chance County. She’s watching her niece until her sister shows up…if she ever does. When Victory’s father demands he take over her care, Pepper knows something has gone wrong. With a new drug in town, and her sister embroiled in a dangerous bargain, it’s up to Pepper to protect the people she loves.

Even if it costs every secret she’s ever kept.

Fire Department liaison Allen Frees lives with the injuries he sustained as a police officer in a raid gone wrong. He’s put his life back together but getting the truck crew and engine squad to succeed might be his toughest assignment yet. When Victory is nearly kidnapped at a community event, Allen steps in to help Pepper keep her niece safe. The one thing he couldn’t fix was the love he lost, but he isn’t going to let Pepper walk away this time.

No matter what walls he has to break down.

Last Chance County returns in this blazing new series from Sunrise Publishing.