One Last Promise

Author: Susan May Warren

Series: Alaska Air One Rescue #3

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: August 6, 2024

Another great romantic suspense from one of the masters in the Christian fiction genre.

Moose Mulligan was in the Navy and lived for the thrill of it all. After he got out, he returned home and started up Air One Rescue to help others and maybe find a life for himself. He has a habit of going to the local diner for breakfast but also to see Tillie Young. When Tillie shows up at his door, beaten and in need of help, Moose and his friends jump right in. Tillie needs help after her daughter has been kidnaped by her ex, a former MMA fighter who also trained Tillie. One problem after another arises as they hunt down a kidnapper and try to get out of the situation alive.

This is the third book in the Alaska Air One Rescue series and might just be my favorite of the series so far. Tillie started as a meek little character but turned into one that was able to do so much more than expected. Her fighting was fun to read with her MMA background and the way she fought for her family was very well done. Fighting sequences can be hard, either they turn out brilliantly or laughable. As the years have gone by Susan May Warren has really improved in her ability to write these scenes and I enjoy reading them. The relationship between Moose and Tillie was written at just the right speed, they obviously had feelings for each other, but it wasn’t rushed in a way that made me roll my eyes. I know that fans of romantic suspense, and especially if they have been following this series will not want to miss this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Target Acquired

Author: Lynette Eason

Series: Lake City Heroes #2

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: August 20, 2024

Target Acquired was a perfect bullseye by Lynette Eason that readers will love to devour!

Kenzie King has worked hard to earn her place on the SWAT team as their medic and is finding it hard to fit in with all her male coworkers. Not everyone is thrilled to have her on the team but Cole Garrison, the team leader, is determined to help her find her place. Cole and Kenzie are not only faced with getting the team to accept her but also deal with someone who is out to take the team down.

I’ve read a lot of Romantic Suspense books, and a lot by Lynette Eason, but this one is going to rank up towards the top of that list. Kenzie was a top-notch character that had depth, heart and kept me feeling all the emotions. The attraction between her and Cole was obvious from the beginning but the way it was played out was perfect for me. Some of the members of the SWAT team were a bit annoying but mainly in the way they were supposed to be written, which was a job well done by Eason. Each romantic suspense book I pick up is either a great read or the same old same old. This one was a great addition to my Lynette Eason shelf, and I believe that readers will not want to miss this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Cold Vengeance

Author: Nancy Mehl

Series: Ryland & St. Clair #3

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: July 16, 2024

By far the best book in the series and the best book I have read by Nancy Mehl! Cold Vengeance is a must read for fans of Christian Fiction!

River Ryland and Tony St. Clair are retired from the FBI after years of being there and leaving after a nasty case affected them both. Now they have their own private investigators office and are working to help solve cold cases in their hometown while River also helps take care of her mother who is having memory issues. They are tasked with a case after a crime podcaster goes missing and her boyfriend knows she is still alive and would never leave him. This case becomes more and more complicated with each turn. Not only are they trying to locate the missing podcaster, but they are also dealing with an enemy who has been after them for years. In order to survive, they will have to trust each other like never before.

Cold Vengeance was a great read. I loved the way it played out, especially the last few chapters wrapping things up nicely for the series. In a way I’m sad to see this series end, it has been one of the better romantic suspense ones I have read in a long time. It seems that a good portion of the romantic suspense out now is a formula that is all the same, I was pleased to really enjoy this one from start to finish. River is a great female protagonist and I enjoyed following along with her as she and Tony got closer with each case. I would recommend this book to fans of Christian romantic suspense for a great series with fun characters and lots of twists and turns.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Between the Sound and Sea

Author: Amanda Cox

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: August 6, 2024

Wow!! I don’t know how Amanda Cox does it, but every time I think she can’t top a book she does it with the next! This one is going to be one of my best of the year books without a doubt!

Josephina Harris has worked really hard to get past the dirty looks she gets in town after her family sold their business and it was bought by someone who had less than honorable intentions. When no one will hire her event planning business because of it, she finds herself in a hard position. Does she stay and try and get her family’s good name back? Or leave to pursue a new opportunity? Her friend sends her a job opening for a keeper at a decommissioned lighthouse in North Carolina and she thinks it might be just the thing she needs. As she works at the lighthouse, she discovers secrets hidden in the walls and learns the history of the lighthouse and a tragic love story that might just not be over if she has anything to say about it.

Every time I think Amanda Cox can’t top her last book, she puts out another fantastic novel! I have yet to read one of hers that doesn’t blow me away with how amazing she is able to write these characters and storylines. Each story she writes is unique and charming with its setting, characters, and even the romantic undertones included. Between the Sound and the Sea will transport readers to a beautiful setting with the lighthouse on the coast and an endearing plot with the long-lost romance and characters searching for their identity. Not many books lately have been able to hold my attention and move me in a way her stories are able to. I would normally say thrillers are my go to genre, but I might just have to make an Amanda Cox genre as a favorite! I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fantastic plot with characters that will touch your heart.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Meet Me at the Starlight

Author: Rachel Hauck

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: July 2, 2024

Set across multiple different generations and with characters that are intriguing, readers will not want to miss this one.

Set in both the 1930’s and 1980’s with multiple points of view done in a unique way that I haven’t read before, including a viewpoint of the town. Hauck has a way of writing romance that is very different from many in the Christian fiction industry and that is what makes her great. The back and forth timelines and point of views make the story fly by and was able to really keep me invested in the characters and what they went through. I enjoyed the way that she brought about the growth we see in the characters and was able to bring out the beauty in the darkness they went through.

Rachel Hauck is a great historical romance writer and the way she took the story from different timelines and points of view is great compared to so many. A few moments throughout the story didn’t fit in as well with the rest of the story as I would have hoped for. These moments made the story fall a little slower and harder to turn the pages in what was an otherwise great story. For fans of historical romance this will be a good one to add to their bookshelves. If it isn’t your favorite genre, I would skip this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

A Choice Considered

Author: Tracie Peterson

Series: The Heart of Cheyenne #2

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: July 2, 2024

Anyone that has read a Tracie Peterson novel will be thrilled with this new addition to their library.

Melody Doyle has followed the lines of the railroad along with her father and after years she decides she wants to take a step back and settle down. Her father wishes for her to find a husband before he leaves her and if she can’t do that before his next departure she will go with him. The men in town hear word of her wanting to settle down and there is a race to become her husband. When the heir to a banking fortune heads her way at the request of his father, Charles Decker, wants nothing more than to settle down as well and when he meets Melody his life will never be the same.

Tracie Peterson is a star in the Christian fiction world for a reason, her writing is sweet, heartfelt and just what the readers will want. A Choice Considered had all that and more, the way she writes these characters gave me all the feels. Melody and Charles were the right combination and readers will route for them to come out happy in the end. They have a sweet romance and plenty of obstacles in their way to find that happy ending making for plenty of tension throughout the story. The tension is really what drove it forward for me and kept me glued to the pages. It was a job well done by Peterson. As the second book in the series, I will be curious to see what happens next. Readers that love historical romance will not want to miss this one.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Meeting Her Match

Author: Jen Turano

Series: The Matchmakers #3

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: July 16, 2024

An endearing and charming story that kept a smile on my face and my heart fluttering.

In a time when being married is everything to a young woman, Camilla Pierpont always thought that would be her future until heartache changed her mind and heart. An unfortunate turn of events finds her with a man helping her stay alive and eventually maybe finding love again. When Owen Chesterfield crosses paths with Camilla, his life goes in all the directions he never expected. When her life is in danger Owen finds himself in danger as well trying to keep those he cares about safe.

Meeting Her Match was a match made in heaven with these characters and the love they showed throughout the pages. I loved the whimsical romance between these characters when it seemed most unlikely. At times the story was a bit slow, historical romances tend to be that way at times for me. Owen was a fun protagonist along with Camilla and all they went through to try and find the happy ending they each deserved. This series brought about characters that were enjoyable to read and see what they could accomplish with the goals they had before them. I would recommend this series to those that enjoy historical romance and Turano’s style of writing.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

Into the Starlight

Author: Amanda Cabot

Series: Secrets of Sweetwater Crossing #3

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: July 16, 2024

A look back in time with a whimsical story of life, love and so much more.

Joanna Vaughn wanted nothing more than to become a concert pianist in Europe, but those plans are dashed, and she returns to Sweetwater Crossing, Texas. Her husband’s passing after a short marriage is another stab in the heart to her as she tries to keep her head above water. Her childhood home no longer feels like home as she returns and tries to piece her life back together. Dr. Burke Finley is feeling like Joanna as his life seems to be falling apart when his fiancé leaves him for his partner. He goes with his almost-aunt, Della, to Sweetwater Crossing and what was supposed to be a short trip turns into an extended stay when he meets Joanna. The attraction between the two can’t be denied and the happy ever after they want may be harder to obtain than either of them would like.

Into the Starlight is a sweet romance that kept me on the edge of my seat rooting for Joanna to find the love she deserved after suffering such heartache early in her life. Burke also had heartache that he didn’t deserve and when he meets Joanna and the immediate attraction between them made my heart flutter. The setting and story kept my interest throughout and I was so happy with the way this series has played out. This is one that fans of the series and those that love historical romance will not want to miss.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

One Last Chance

Author: Susan May Warren

Series: Alaska Air One Rescue #2

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: June 4, 2024

The second book in the Alaska Air One Rescue series is full of action, adventure and all the things you would expect from a Susan May Warren novel.

Axel Mulligan returned home to Alaska after an unfortunate incident while he was working for the Coast Guard three years earlier. Now, he works for the Air One rescue team and is sometimes seen as a wild man that will do anything to save lives. While he is out to help rescue tourists, he ends up being the one that needs to be saved. He hears a voice on the other end of his radio that helps to give him hope and keep fighting. Flynn Turnquist comes to Alaska to find answers and ends up helping save Axel before trying to find a serial killer she has been tracking. Axel now spends his time and energy trying to help Flynn and together they uncover more danger than they could have realized.

The second book in the Alaska Air One Rescue series is a great addition to an action-packed list of books by Susan May Warren. This is a great new series and I loved the second installment. Axel and Flynn were a fantastic protagonist duo. The back and forth between them and the danger they found themselves in only helped to keep me glued to the page to see if they would come out safe and happy in the end. There were plenty of twists and turns, even up until the very end keeping me satisfied with the storyline and how Warren played each detail out. With a lot of Romantic Suspense books, they can end up feeling the same as readers get into the story, and I have had this happen with a book or two of hers, but this one felt fresh and entertaining throughout. I recommend this book to readers that enjoy Susan May Warren’s writing and great romantic suspense.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.

One Wrong Move

Author: Dani Pettrey

Series: Jeopardy Falls #1

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: February 6, 2024

A fantastic romantic suspense book by an author that fans of Christian fiction have grown to love.

When Christian O’Brady left his adolescent life behind, he wanted nothing more than to prove he was no longer a criminal and only wants to help people. He uses his past to become an expert on security and helps others stay safe. After a group of art thieves attack a gallery he helps provide security for, he works with Andi Forester, an insurance investigator to figure out who is behind the heists and stop them before they hit again.

It had been far too long since I had a new Dani Pettrey book before picking One Wrong Move. As the start of the newest series Pettrey sets up a fantastic plot line and characters that I couldn’t help but root for. Christian and Andi both have complicated pasts that end up intertwined in an interesting way throughout the story making them more endearing as the pages turn. The closer they got to finding the truth the more danger they find themselves in. There are plenty of questions left at the end of the story that leaves it open for the next on the series. I loved the way the story wrapped up but also left it open for more to come with the next in the series. This book is great for readers that love romantic suspense.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.