Right Cross ~ Review

Right Cross

A Shepherd Suspense Novel #3

By Andrew Huff

Former CIA agent and ex-pastor John Cross finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Imprisoned in the worst prison in England and stuck between two rival prison gangs - life couldn't get much bleaker. But not everything is as it appears as his on pause girlfriend Christine Lewis soon discovers. 

Cyberterrorists have a plan in place and it will disrupt the world as we now know it (but isn't that always the case with those who are out to topple world governments and economic markets). It is a race across international borders and against time to stop these cyber masterminds who are master manipulators before they go too far and can't be stopped.

Right Cross is the third book in the Shepherd Suspense series and it is unputdownable reading. There are more than a few unexpected twists that keep the reader's suspense level at high. And a word of advice, read books 1 and 2 first, it's not that you won't enjoy this book without reading them first just that you'll better understand it with the backstory firmly in your mind. Excellent reading that you don't want to miss. And there just might be a fairly happy ending to be had if they can all survive what is coming.

I was provided a complimentary copy with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Heart-pounding action meets spiritual choices in this thrilling finale to John Cross's saga

First he left the CIA. Then he left pastoral ministry. Now John Cross has been imprisoned in one of Great Britain's most infamous prisons. Has he reached the end of his rope? Or is this another move in a dangerous spy game?

Christine Lewis, United News Network's rising star television anchor, is determined to find out. But in her pursuit of answers, Christine finds herself at the center of a cyberterrorist plot to alter the balance of power in the world. From the English coastline to the Rocky Mountains, John must partner with the CIA and MI6 in a race against the clock to stop the threat of nuclear war and save the lives of everyone he holds dear.

The concluding story in the Shepherd Suspense trilogy is a globe-trotting, action-packed adventure with threads of biblical truth woven in. Fans of high-octane thrillers will be on the edge of their seats with Right Cross.

Never Miss ~ Review

Never Miss

By Melissa Koslin

Kadance Tolle has spent the last few years running and avoiding any lasting interactions with anyone. But when she comes across what appears to be an assassination attempt she can't help herself she has to intervene. She just didn't realize exactly what she was getting herself into by saving Lyndon Vaile's life.

Lyndon's life has been dedicated to researching the Ebola virus. After its personal effect on his life, he is determined to find a way to end its hold. What he didn't expect was to find evidence that could have been engineered and now someone is about to use it to possibly bring the US Government down. 

What Lyndon and Kadance can't figure out is why he is being targeted. With limited time to piece together the little evidence they have, they also have to stay ahead of the very people who have targeted them. 

Never Miss is fast-paced suspense that has unexpected twists as the various pieces of the past come together. This book is not a gentle or clean read but it does not have any graphic scenes of violence either. Both Kadance and Lyndon are damaged by their pasts and trust is not something they can easily give but to succeed they have to reach out and lower the barriers that they have erected. But how does one extend trust when it has been broken? This is something that takes a risk and makes one vulnerable - something most people have trouble doing. 

Overall I'd say this is a well-researched, well-written book that those looking for suspense, intrigue, and romance well-blended will enjoy. My only complaint was the focus on physical attributes, I mean I get it, both main characters are attracted to each other and they are in excellent physical shape, but I found it a bit repetitive once it got further into the book.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Former CIA sniper Kadance Tolle possesses a special set of skills and a rare pedigree. She comes from a family of assassins, and by saving Lyndon Vaile's life she risks being found by them. Despite the danger, Kadance feels compelled to help Lyndon discover who is after him--and his research that seems to prove that the Ebola virus was manmade and is about to be weaponized.

With shadowy figures pursuing them and a Mastermind watching their every move, Kadance and Lyndon must scramble to stop an impending bioattack at the State of the Union address. But their warnings fall on deaf ears, and it becomes increasingly clear that there's no one they can trust--except perhaps each other.

Strap in for a breakneck story that will have you up all night, hurtling toward the last page as the clock ticks and time runs out.

Rising Danger ~ Review with Giveaway

 

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Rising Danger by Jerusha Agen, 

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Rising Danger

By Jerusha Agen

This K-9 team is running out of time...

The Twin Cities are in danger. Someone is threatening the areas dams and Phoenix K-9's newest team, Bristol Bachmann and her partner Toby, are being called upon to help thwart the attack. But things just got really complicated. Her ex-boyfriend is her DNR contact from getting into the dams and the bomber has her in his sights.

The weather has the rivers at a high level and the stability of the dams couldn't be more crucial. The bomber couldn't have picked a worse time to strike and he (or she) doesn't seem to care about the cost  these attacks will exact. People will die, structures will be destroyed, and the long-term impact is anyone's guess. As the investigation reaches a stalemate the bomber's taunting threats become even more personal. Can they stop him before he releases the river from its confinement?

Rising Danger is an excellent read and I can honestly say it made me want to get to know the rest of the women and dogs who make up of Phoenix K-9's. The book is well-paced and keeps the reader in suspense from beginning to end. And really it is almost impossible to go wrong with a book when you have a good-plotline and a dog involved. This is a clean reading Romantic Suspense and if you love Love Inspired Suspense you will want to add this book to your summer TBR list.

** Fun fact this book is a prequel for a new series starring Phoenix K-9's! **

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion - All thoughts expressed are my own.

Title: Rising Danger
Author: Jerusha Agen
Publisher: Love Inspired Trade
Release Date: May 25, 2021
Genre: Christian, Romantic Suspense

It’s up to a K-9 handler and her canine partner to stop a bomber before it’s too late. 

Someone’s planting explosives on dams in the Twin Cities, and Bristol Bachmann and her bomb-sniffing dog must move quickly to find them before everything ends up underwater. That means relying on the dams’ supervisor—an ex-boyfriend Bristol never thought she’d see again. Hopefully Remington Jones has grown up from the rakish charmer she knew in her academy days. Because lives now depend entirely on them… 

It’s an environmental terrorist who wants the dams gone, and his bid to set the waters free has lethal consequences. When he sees Bristol and her K-9 working to stop him, he sets his sights on them. Can they evade him in a lethal game of cat and mouse and protect the cities from devastating destruction before the clock runs out?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Jerusha Agen imagines danger around every corner, but knows God is there, too. So naturally, she writes romantic suspense infused with the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ. Jerusha loves to hang out with her big furry dogs and little furry cats, often while reading or watching movies. Find more of Jerusha’s thrilling, fear-fighting stories at JerushaAgen.com.

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The Paris Betrayal ~ Review

The Paris Betrayal

By James R. Hannibal

In a word WOW!!!

If you are looking for a high-paced, time-is-running-out-to-save-the-world book you have found it with The Paris Betrayal.  Ben Calix is having a very bad day (make that week). He's a spy who has just had a mission go bad. And it just all goes downhill from there. 

When his mission goes wrong, he discovers that his cover has been blown. And when the attacks keep coming he is more than a little surprised to find himself on the outside looking in. But Ben is more than his latest failed mission, he has come across a potential world-changing bioweapon. There is just one little problem - he has no one who will listen to his evidence. In this deadly game, he is caught up in, there is only one possible outcome, someone will die. Ben just hopes he can stay ahead long enough to save everyone from the mastermind behind it.

Having read James R, Hannibal's The Gryphon Heist and Chasing the White Lion I was looking forward to reading The Paris Betrayal. In no way was I disappointed. One is taken from one dangerous situation to another, never knowing who to trust. When a power-crazed individual finances the ultimate bioweapon and sets his focus on bringing down his foe, no one is going to stand in his way. If they do they will die. This is suspense at its best and The Paris Betrayal is not to be missed. In fact, I'd move to the top of your reading list.

PS If you love Dachshunds you have to read this book! Absolute must.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provided my honest opinion - all thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

After a rough mission in Rome involving the discovery of a devastating bioweapon, Company spy Ben Calix returns to Paris to find his perfectly ordered world has collapsed. A sniper attack. An ambush. A call for help that brings French SWAT forces down on his head. Ben is out. This is a severance--reserved for incompetents and traitors.

Searching for answers and anticipating a coming attack, Ben and a woman swept up in his misfortunes must travel across Europe to find the sniper who tried to kill him, the medic who saved his life, the schoolmaster who trained him, and an upstart hacker from his former team. More than that, Ben must come to grips with his own insignificance as the Company's plan to stop Leviathan from unleashing the bioweapon at any cost moves forward without him--and he struggles against the infection that is swiftly claiming territory within his own body.

Award-winning author James R. Hannibal ratchets up the tension on every page of this suspenseful new thriller.

Aftermath ~ Review with Giveaway

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Aftermath
By Terri Blackstock

It was a concert for a political rally that suddenly turned deadly. Guilt, accusations, and possible motive grip the media and into this fray an innocent man finds himself being framed for something he didn't do. With no one else he can trust he turns to the only person who has always believed in him - but is Jamie Powell up for the chaos that is about to come her way? Can she prove that Dustin Webb is as innocent as she knows him to be?

Aftermath deals with everything that happens after an explosion that destroys the lives of so many. A survivor dealing with the feelings of losing her friends. A business partner whose partner is charged with a crime while dealing with his own personal crisis. An attorney facing the biggest case of her career.

Aftermath takes the reader into the minds of several of the main character letting them see the world through their eyes, their feelings as they try to move on and reclaim their shattered lives. The action is intense and remains so throughout. The characters are well developed and one can easily connect with each of them on their own level and from where they are coming from. If you want to experience a range of emotions in your reading Terri Blackstone offers just such an experience. Aftermath is explosive and you don't want to miss it!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I offer my honest opinion - All thoughts expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Aftermath 
Author: Terri Blackstock
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: May 11, 2021
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense/Thriller

This gripping new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Terri Blackstock will leave you on the edge of your seat. 

A devastating explosion. 

Three best friends are at the venue just to hear their favorite band . . . but only one of them makes it out alive. 

A trunk full of planted evidence. 

When police stop Dustin with a warrant to search his trunk, he knows it’s just a mistake. He’s former military and owns a security firm. But he’s horrified when they find explosives, and he can’t fathom how they got there. 

An attorney who will risk it all for a friend. 

Criminal attorney Jamie Powell was Dustin’s best friend growing up. They haven’t spoken since he left for basic training, but she’s the first one he thinks of when he’s arrested. Jamie knows she’s putting her career on the line by defending an accused terrorist, but she’d never abandon him. Someone is framing Dustin to take the fall for shocking acts of violence . . . but why?

Enjoy a sample chapter here

 

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Terri Blackstock has sold over seven million books worldwide and is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She has had over twenty-five years of success as a novelist. She’s the author of If I Run, If I’m Found, and If I Live, as well as such series as Cape Refuge, Newpointe 911, Moonlighters, and the Restoration series. Visit her website at www.terriblackstock.com.

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Her Every Move ~ Review

Her Every Move

By Kelly Irvin

For more than a year Jackie Santoro has lived under the cloud of her father's crimes. Crimes that have moved Jackie to the top of the list of suspects when a bomber targets San Antonio and the very people who accused him. 

Detective Avery Wick has a feeling about Jackie but he needs evidence not just a  gut feeling to remove her from the person of interest list.  Though she is on his personal person of interest list. Regardless, someone has San Antonio in their sights.   

As the clock runs down on the bomber's demands Jackie isn't about to wait around doing nothing. She's going to do everything she can to help the police discover who has targeted her city, clear her name, and get justice for those whom the bomber stole from her.

What she doesn't know is just how close the bomber is to his ultimate goal...

Her Every Move is another page-turner, ripped-from-the-headlines, unputdownable read from Kelly Irvin.  Each new Romantic Suspense she releases is excellent reading. Yes, there are crimes but her work doesn't get into the gross-me-out graphic descriptions that some authors offer in abundance. (Which, I might add, I appreciate as I steer away from graphic anything.)  

The cover teaser "The Clock Is Ticking And He's Closing In" is the perfect summary of this book. And throughout it does seem as if the bomber is targeting Jackie or she is in fact the perfect devious mind while carrying out revenge on the city and those who tried and convicted her father in the court of public opinion. 

If you are unfamiliar with Kelly Irwin's Contemporary Suspense you should give this book a try as it complete in and of itself. If you are familiar with her work you won't be disappointed in this newest addition to her bookshelf .

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I offer my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.                                                                                                                                                   

About the Book:

He’s a cop trying to stop a serial bomber. 

And she’ll stop at nothing to clear her own name. 

When a deadly bomb goes off during a climate change debate, librarian and event coordinator Jackie Santoro becomes the prime suspect. Her motive, according to Detective Avery Wick: to avenge the suicide of her prominent father, who was accused of crimes by a city councilman attending the event. 

Though Avery has doubts about Jackie’s guilt, he can’t exonerate her even after an extremist group takes responsibility for the bombing and continues to attack San Antonio’s treasured public spaces. 

As Jackie tries to hold her shattered family together, she has no choice but to proceed with plans for the Caterina Ball, the library system’s biggest annual fundraiser. But she also fears the event provides the perfect opportunity for the bomber to strike again. 

Despite their mistrust, Jackie and Avery join forces to unmask the truth—before the death toll mounts even higher. 

Bestseller Kelly Irvin is back with a nail-biting romantic suspense where nothing is certain until the very last page. 

Cast the First Stone ~ Review with Giveaway

 

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Cast the First Stone by David James Warren, 

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Cast the First Stone

The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone #1

By David James Warren

He's haunted by the case that he was never able to solve. It invades his dreams and he is no closer to an answer than he was 24 years ago. Now he has a chance to reexamine everything but with the eyes of experience.

But is he dreaming? Or has he somehow returned to the past? Time is against him and finding answers is proving as elusive as it was the first time. 

Now this book is the work of three authors who have combined their talents to provide us with a genre-crossing read that is unputdownable! Do you love police-procedurals? Mysteries? Romance? Speculative fiction? Time-travel? Well, if you answered yes to most, if not all of these, you will love the opening book in The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone series. 

Word of warning this does end in a cliffhanger, but all six of the books are releasing this year so every other month you can expect to continue Rembrandt's journey. A journey that will affect not only his past but his present and his future. So sit back and get ready for Cast the First Stone.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK

From the creative pens of USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren, award-winning author James L. Rubart, and a new voice, David Curtis Warren, writing collectively as David James Warren.

Title: Cast the First Stone
Series: The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone #1
Author: David James Warren
Publisher: TriStone Media
Release Date: February 8, 2021
Genre: Time Travel Detective Series 

One case haunts him. 

One chance to fix the past. 

One mistake could cost him everything. 

Ex-Minneapolis Police Detective Rembrandt Stone walked away from a career he loved—just the price of being sure he can come home to the wife and daughter he cherishes. But he can’t shake the deep regret over a case left behind. 

When his mentor, the former Chief of Homicide dies and leaves Rembrandt with a box of cold cases and a mysterious watch, he finds himself thrust into a world he recognizes—a world from twenty years ago—the same world he’s woken from in a cold sweat a hundred times. But is it a dream, or some kind of twisted reality? 

If he solves the case that plagues him, and justice is finally served, will it destroy the life he loves? 

Strap in for a mind-bending, time travel thrill ride in Book One of this riveting new series, The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

James L. Rubart is 28 years old, but lives trapped inside an older man’s body. He’s the best-selling, Christy Hall of Fame author of ten novels and loves to send readers on mind-bending journeys they’ll remember months after they finish one of his stories. He’s dad to the two most outstanding sons on the planet and lives with his amazing wife on a small lake in eastern Washington. More at http://jameslrubart.com/

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Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling, Christy and RITA award–winning author of more than eighty novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. The mother of four grown children, and married to her real-life hero for over 30 years, she loves traveling and telling stories about life, adventure, and faith. For exciting updates on her new releases, previous books, and more, visit her website at www.susanmaywarren.com. 

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David Curtis Warren is making his literary debut in these novels, and he’s never been more excited. He looks forward to creating more riveting stories with Susie and Jim, as well as on his own. He’s grateful for his co-writers, family, and faith, buoying him during the pandemic of 2020, and this writing and publishing process.

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(1) winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card and a print copy of Cast the First Stone!

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The US only. 

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Active Defense ~ Review

Active Defense

Danger Never Sleeps #3

By Lynette Eason 

Heather Fontaine is haunted by her past - her childhood and the death of an Afghani teen. And now she is being stalked. But she has no idea who or why. But Heather being Heather refuses to ask for or accept help from her friends.  Now those who mean the most to her are being threatened and she knows she has to disappear if she wants to keep everyone safe.

When Heather disappears after a party, her friends aren't about to wait around for her reappear. And Travis Walker, who wants more than friendship with her, is going to put his skills as a security expert to good use. But with few clues to go on, keeping Heather safe is going to test them all.

Active Defense is an intense read that gives nothing away so that the reader, like the characters, is kept in the dark as to just who is behind all the unrest in Heather's life. As the layers, in this case, are slowly revealed more questions than answers come to light. Can they find the link that will tie everything together before it is too late? That is a question you will have to answer for yourself, but I will say you won't regret the time spent discovering it.

This is the third book in the Danger Never Sleeps series but if you haven't read the previous books that isn't a problem as each can be read as a standalone book. The book is well-paced, the characters fully developed, and the storyline attention-grabbing. If you like Romantic Suspense this book is one you will want to add to your 2021 to-be-read list. So sit back, curl up in your favorite corner, and escape into the pages of this book.

I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own. 

About the Book:

As a former field surgeon in Afghanistan, Heather Fontaine is used to life-or-death situations. She just didn't expect them to follow her home. When she returns from a party to find that someone has broken into her house--and threatened her friends--she assumes it is the stalker who has been following her and creeping her out. She hopes to find safety and peace of mind by leaving the city and hiding out in a small town. But trouble has followed her even there.

Luckily, a stalker isn't the only one watching Heather. Travis Walker has been secretly watching out for her for weeks. As the owner of his own security agency, it's what he does. Together, Travis and Heather must figure out who wants her dead--and why--before it's too late.

Bestselling and award-winning author Lynette Eason will have you looking over your shoulder as you dive into this fast-paced, suspense-filled story about losing control and finding something even better.

Minutes to Die ~ Review

Minutes to Die 

Homeland Heroes #2

By Susan Sleeman

FBI Agent Kiley Dawson's CI has been killed just moments after revealing that a terrorist attack is imminent. With only a few words to go on, stopping the coming devastation seems nearly impossible, but the RED Team doesn't know the meaning of impossible. 

ICE Agent Evan Bowers has tracked down evidence of smuggled terrorists. Terrorists that came prepared to carry out an attack. But with no way to identify the suspects, the chance of stopping them has dramatically dropped. Calling in what he's found brings the RED Team into his investigation - an investigation he is determined to be a part of. Now he just needs to convince the lead agent to keep him on - not an easy sell given the history he and Kiley share. One in which her former partner was killed under his leadership, and she lays the blame squarely on his shoulders.

But time is short, and to accomplish what they need to will require working through their discomfort. Can the two work together long enough to stop the coming attack that is rumored to be bigger than 9/11? Or will the lack of online or dark web chatter work to their detriment? And what about the growing attraction between Kiley and Evan? Will the mistakes of the past prevent them from having a future? 

The clock is ticking down... 

Minutes to Die is an excellent sequel to Seconds to Live that readers who are fans of Romantic Suspense will enjoy diving into this draw you in action from page one. Minutes are slipping away as the few clues that are known are too vague to pinpoint an exact location or mode of attack. If you want keep you up all night suspense this is the book you want to move to the top of your tbr pile. And when you add in Kiley's childhood issues that take on a new meaning as the threat draws nearer you have an intense read in your future.

Tick, tick, tick...

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

About the Book:

It's the intel every agent fears—terrorists have been smuggled into the country intent on unleashing the most deadly attack since 9/11. With the threat imminent, FBI Agent Kiley Dawson and ICE Agent Evan Bowers are charged with taking down this terrorist cell. The only problem, Kiley blames Evan for the death of her former partner, and she can barely be in a room with him. But with millions of lives on the line, she has no choice.

If it wasn't for a bad call Evan made, Kiley's former partner would still be alive, and Evan has to live with that guilt for the rest of his life. When he starts falling for her, the agent's death seems an impossible obstacle—but it's also the last thing he needs to think about. As the terrorist plot veers toward targeting Kiley's family, the two are pushed to the breaking point in a race to save countless lives.

Read an excerpt here

These Nameless Things ~ Review

These Nameless Things
By Shawn Smucker

Dan is waiting for the brother he left behind. Adam went back while he and the others escaped the torture and captivity that they had existed in on the mountain. Now those that have not continued on, live in the shadow of the mountain. Life is simple and uncluttered but their memories of before are just not there.

But everything is about to change when a stranger stumbles out of the edges of the mountain. Memories start to awaken among the survivors and Dan is troubled with what he knows and what he is remembering. But Dan isn't the only one who has started to remember and the memories all seem to have a person in common.

These Nameless Things is a book that makes you stop and take notice. There is an underlying spiritual thread throughout that the reader follows to the end. I had suspicions as to where this was headed but that in no way detracted from the reading experience.

This is the fourth book I've read by Shawn Smucker and I have yet to be disappointed in what he has put forth. All his books have been in the Speculative Fiction genre and well worth reading. This one focuses on guilt and forgiveness. What will one do to protect the ones one loves? And what of the consequences? These are matters most people will face, These Nameless Things presented all of these in a way that captured and held this reader's attention from the first page until the end. 

If you like Ted Dekker or James L. Rubart you will most likely enjoy These Nameless Things.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

About the Book:

Dan escaped captivity from the mountain long ago but believes his brother is still there and waits, each day in a nearby town, for his escape. What Dan doesn't realize is that the rest of the townspeople are also waiting--but for reasons he never imagined.

Before Dan opened his door to find a wounded woman who had escaped from the tormentors in the mountain, his life had become rather quiet. He and the eight other people in the mostly abandoned town had become friends. They spent peaceful evenings around the campfire and even made vague plans to journey east one day and leave the ominous mountain behind.

But the woman's arrival changes everything. 
Who is she? How does she know so much about Dan's brother, who is still held captive in the mountain? Why are long-forgotten memories rising to the surface? And why does Dan feel so compelled to keep her presence in his house a secret?

Visionary writer Shawn Smucker is back with an unsettling story that invites us to consider two challenging questions: To what lengths will we go to assuage our own guilt? and Is there a limit to the things we will do for the people we love?

Unknown Operative ~ Review

Unknown Operative
The Carrie Chronicles #4

By Ethan Jones

Carrie O'Connor has a job to do, and she's determined to get it done with no loss of life. Unfortunately, something goes wrong, and the hostage retrieval operation ends in the loss of an asset. Carrie being Carrie, feels that she must ensure that the asset is returned to his family. This means entering a hostile country with little to no backup.

When word reaches Carrie that the family they were attempting to find has been targeted, her operation takes on a new urgency and objective. Now she just has to convince the powers that be to let her right the situation.

Once again, things go wrong as someone uses this opportunity to betray Carrie and her team. If Carrie makes it out alive, someone is going to pay for what they have done. A page-turning international thriller not to be missed! 

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

About the Book:

They’ve crossed the line…

Carrie O’Connor, elite CIS operative, while rescuing two hostages in the Central African Republic, suffers the loss of a loyal local ally. Carrie understands the severity of the situation only later, when she discovers his daughter is kidnapped, along with a group of young school children.   

They’ve gone too far…

Carrie and her partner anxiously take on an even deadlier mission: rescue the children before it’s too late. As Carrie suspects the terrorists have the backing of a corrupt, high-ranking politician who will stop at nothing to hold on to power, she fears the worst.

They’ll have to pay…

Can Carrie change her strategy at the eleventh hour to ensure no child is lost and outplay the terrorists so that they get what they deserve?
Find out in Unknown Operative, Carrie’s latest adrenaline-filled spy thriller. Buckle in for a long, white-knuckle ride until the very last page.

The Nutcracker Conspiracy ~ Review with Giveaway

"Wow - this is one INCREDIBLE novel that I could not put down. It had me on the edge of my seat and I can honestly say that I never saw the end coming. It was full of suspense, action but also humour (done in a way  that only Lauren can accomplish)." - 5-Star Review of THE NUTCRACKER CONSPIRACY by Working Mommy Journal The Nutcracker Conspiracy A Thorny Rose Mystery #4 By Lauren Carr Read by Mike Algers When Jessica Faraday's best friend finds herself suspect number one in her husband's murder, Jessica is determined to prove Amy's innocence. There is just one problem Amy looks good for the murder of Dean. Just days before at a wedding Dean told Murphy Thornton that he was about to publish a book based on the Nutcracker Conspiracy - a conspiracy in which 12 people had so far died to keep hidden.  When Dean is killed Murphy, Jessica, and Tristan find themselves digging into an assassination attempt that occurred 3 years ago. Could Dean's death be tied to his research into the thwarted attempt on the President's life?  The deeper they dig the more questions they have. And when the Nutcracker Conspiracy has links to a case that Murphy is currently involved in at work he realizes something even more sinister is at work.  One fun note is that Gnarly is visiting while Mac and Archie are overseas. Yes, that Gnarly and he is his full of trouble thieving self. He also helps out in more than one instance so he adds a light note throughout. For fans of Lauren Carr's Chris Matheson series he makes a guest appearance.  Get ready for a mystery with more turns than a winding road as the truth is searched out. Murder, espionage, and treason what more could you want? Maybe a little revenge on an ex-girlfriend? Yes, Tristan has a little bit of mental revenge on his with a little help with his technical skills. This is not a cozy mystery or a gentle read and is most definitely in the PG category for violence and suggestive scenes. But if your taste in books runs towards mystery, suspense, and murder you will devour this book! There are suspects aplenty and a few characters that one just can't help disliking. The narration is well presented by Mike Alger. There is no drag and it progresses at a good pace for the reading, good for a long commute or just eye-resting listening enjoyment. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own. Book Details: Book Title:  The Nutcracker Conspiracy (A Thorny Rose Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  388 pages Genre:  Mystery Publisher:  Acorn Book Services Release date:   January 30, 2020 Content Rating:  PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs! Book Description: Three years ago, the nation gasped in horror when the President of the United States barely escaped an assassination attempt that left two dead—the vice president’s wife and the attempted assassin.  Even after numerous investigations proved otherwise, conspiracy theorists argue that the assassin was acting on orders from the CIA, FBI, and every federal agency within a hundred miles of the capital. Aspiring Author Dean Conway is the last person Lieutenant Commander Murphy Thornton wants to spend his Saturday afternoon when they end up at the same wedding reception table. While their wives tend to bridesmaid duties, Murphy is trapped listening to Dean’s latest work-in-project—completing the manuscript of an investigative journalist who’d disappeared months earlier. “She was number twelve,” Dean says. “Twelve?” Murphy asks. “Twelve witnesses connected to or investigating The Nutcracker shooting have died either in an accident or suicide.” Two days later, Dean dies suddenly―but not before sending a text message to Murphy:  “13” Buy the Book: Amazon ~ Audible BookBub ~ Add to Goodreads Meet the Author: Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Chris Matheson Cold Case, the Thorny Rose, and now the Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—almost thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. ​A popular speaker, Lauren is also the owner of Acorn Book Service, the umbrella under which falls iRead Book Tours. She lives with her husband and two spoiled rotten German Shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. ​Connect with the author: Website  ~  Twitter  ~  Facebook  ~  Instagram ~ Books on Audible Tour Schedule: June 8 – She Just Loves Books – audiobook review / giveaway June 9 –Mystery Suspense Reviews – audiobook review / giveaway June 9 – Mystery Suspense Reviews – book spotlight / guest post June 10 –Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway June 10 -T's Stuff – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway June 11 –Sefina Hawke's Books – audiobook review June 11 - Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review / giveaway June 11 - Rosepoint Publishing - audiobook review June 12 –Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / guest post / author interview / giveaway June 12 -Nighttime Reading Center – book spotlight / giveaway June 12 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 15 –Buried Under Books - audiobook review - giveaway June 16 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review /giveaway June 17 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 17 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review / giveaway June 19 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway June 22 – Hall Ways Blog – audiobook review / giveaway June 23 – Books for Books – audiobook review June 24 – JBronder Book Reviews – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway June 25 – Thoughts in Progress – audiobook review / giveaway Enter the Giveaway: