On the Edge of Trust

Author: Patricia Bradley

Series: Logan Point #5

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: November 4, 2025

When the fifth book in a series hits harder than the first, you know it is a keeper and thats just what Patricia Bradley does with On the Edge of Trust.

FBI agent Scott Sinclair is wounded in action and afraid he might never be able to return to the career he has worked so hard for. He works harder than ever to regain his abilities and show what he is capable of. Tori Mitchell works as a crime reporter and podcaster, and just like Sinclair, she has worked her life to find justice. When her nephew is accused of murder, she knows she must do all she can to prove he is innocent. Her path crosses with Scott and together they work to find justice and see what will happen with the developing feelings they have for each other.

Patricia Bradley has crafted another fantastic thriller with On the Edge of Trust, the fifth book in the Logan Point book series. I love the way each book in this series has been so good and yet had its own little quirks to make it unique. Scott and Tori were the perfect power couple for leading this book. They had a great dynamic and kept me routing for them to find success and happiness together by the end. This was a fun and fast romantic suspense read that finished out my books for the year. I would recommend this one to anyone that has followed the series and is a fan of romantic suspense novels.

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

The Bell Tolls at Trager Hall

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: October 21, 2025

Another fantastic suspense, time-slip from Jaime Jo Wright that fans of her work will not want to miss.

In 1890, Waverly Pembrooke is left an orphan at Traeger Hall when her aunt and uncle are murdered. Her Uncle was a strange soul, and she is left with trying to figure out not only the puzzle of his murder but also the strange will he left behind leaving her with more questions than answers.

In present day Newton Creek, the town closest to Traeger Hall, people believe there is a curse deep within the property. Jennie Phillips gains ownership of the property after her mother dies and is determined to figure out the mystery behind the deaths and mysterious at Traeger Hall.

Jaime Jo Wright never disappoints. Anytime I pick up a book by her I know I am going to be in for a story that is unlike anything any other author writes. Her newest adventure will take readers on an action-packed thrill ride that kept me guessing what was going to happen until the very end. I love the way her books take me back and forth in very different timelines and still keep me interested in all that is happening. And by the end everything ties together beautifully. That is one of her best attributes as a writer, being able to tie up so many lose ends and keep the readers deep into the story and anting to see everyone come out safely on the other side. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a great suspense read.

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

Out of Time

Author: Irene Hannon

Series: Undaunted Courage #3

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: October 7, 2025

The Third book in the Undaunted Courage series stays true to the great style of writing fans of Irene Hannon are used to.

Cara Tucker is looking forward to a semester away at a remote country estate with a full library and time to indulge her background as a historical anthropologist. While this might be her dream, it quickly turns into a nightmare as someone does not want her discovering secrets buried at the estate. Sheriff in town, Brad Mitchell has dealt with his fair share of suspicious activities at the estate, but what is happening now is far more than he has dealt with before. Sheriff Mitchell and Cara must work together to discover what secrets someone wants so badly to keep hidden before it is too late.

Irene Hannon has a great way of jumping back and forth between Romantic Suspense and Contemporary without missing a beat. This third book in the Undaunted Courage series is a great addition to her vastly growing library, and one fans of her writing will not want to miss. I loved this story and the way Cara is a very different and somewhat quirky protagonist. A historical anthropologist going to an old estate full of journals and old books doesn’t sound like the start of a suspense mystery but that is exactly what it turned out to be. Both Cara and Brad were great female and male protagonist for a back-and-forth romantic suspense. Even though this is the third in the series it can be read as a standalone novel as well.

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

Girl Lost

Author: Kate Angelo

Series: The King Legacy #1

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: September 23, 2025

A fun change of pace from so many romantic suspense, this was a great adventure from an author I feel is just scratching the surface of her potential.

Luna Rosati has ghosts from her past, the baby she gave up when she was 16 then went off to escape her life in the CIA. Now, almost two decades later she is searching for answers from her past and wants to find the child she lost and see if she can remake her family she thought she lost. Going home to find the man she saw as a mentor, Stryker, and who might just be the only one to help her find her child does not prove as easy as she hoped for. As she is set to meet Stryker, she sees him being taken by masked men. Assigned to not only look for Stryker but also others missing is Corbin King, the father of the baby Luna gave away all those years ago. Together they search for answers to mysteries old and new. As they try to save their loved ones a spark they both thought had flamed out years ago starts to ignite once more.

This is the first full length Kate Angelo book I have read. I know she has written several with Lynette Eason and others, but this seems to be her first big writing venture on her own and I loved it. This story wasn’t at all what I thought it was going to be but in the best way. Luna and Corbin have to tackle crazy tasks in order to save Stryker and try to find the child they thought they had lost forever. The connection an spark between the two of them is immediate in the story and that is what carries it full speed ahead making it a book that is hard to put down. This wasn’t just like all the other romantic suspense novels out there, this one had another level to it and kept me so engaged with not only the characters but the entire story. Angelo came onto the scene with mentors like Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren, some of the best in terms of romantic suspense and now she is finding her own place in this field. I recommend this book to readers that love a great romantic suspense novel with fun characters and fast paced read.

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

Buried Wilderness Secrets

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense

Release Date: July 29, 2025

A great quick read full of suspense by Jaime Jo Wright.

Aaliyah Terrence loves working as a park ranger even when things get crazy and she finds the burial ground of a serial killer. Once she finds the burial ground, she finds herself under attack by the killer. Wade Marlowe is the detective assigned to the burial ground and finds out that Aaliyah’s mother was this killer’s first victim, and she is his next target.

This was the first Love Inspired book I have read after hearing of them for a long while. These books are written to be quick reads, which it really was. But anytime I read a book by Jaime Jo Wright I know I am going to be in for a good story. This one didn’t rank at the top of the list of her books, but I did enjoy the shorter quicker style of her writing with this one. I enjoyed the wilderness aspect and Aaliyah had great chemistry with Wade which kept me glued to the story. If you are a fan of Jaime Jo Wright and quick romantic suspense reads this is one you 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.

Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse

Author: Jaime Jo Wright

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: April 1, 2025

Another fantastic suspense story by Wright that will leave readers with goosebumps and happy hearts.

In 1874, a young woman wakes up on top a gravesite in Lake Superior with no memory how she got there or even who she is. With no memory, she can’t tell anyone her name, so they call her Rebecca, the name on a locket around her neck. One of the only things she can remember is little snippets of Annabel, a mysterious woman who died in the lake years ago. She stays close to the lighthouse and caretakers who worry for her safety with no memory of what happened and who might be after her.

In present day Shea Radclyffe rents out the lighthouse for an escape from her troubled marriage and to have time to write. She is researching the tale of Annabel at the lighthouse The ghosts from the past are still haunting the lighthouse and anyone who stays there.

The Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse is another great timeslip romance with great suspense from Jaime Jo Wright. She is one of the very best when it comes to this type of writing. A lot of times the back and forth in timelines and characters can get confusing or slow the pace of a story but not when it comes to one written by Wright. Both Rebecca and Shea were great female protagonist that kept me into the story and what was going to happen. I love the way Wright is able to write such wonderful suspenseful stories that are gripping but also not too dark and twisty that will turn off some readers. There is a lot to enjoy about this book as with all the books by Jaime Jo Wright, this one was a little slower at times but was still a very enjoyable read that fans of the genre 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.

Fire Mountain

Author: Dana Mentink

Publisher: Revell

Release Date: July 1, 2025

A great contemporary read with beautiful setting and issues the characters face that readers will resonate with.

Ana Leigh Watkins has been through her share of trauma lately and going to spend the summer in Bitter End Tennessee to help her great-aunt clear out her house to move to a retirement home is just what she needs. When she gets to Bitter End, she finds out her Aunt has planned a trip and is leaving Ana Leigh to handle the house details herself. While cleaning it out she meets a group of bird watchers in the mountains and finds herself enjoying the time with them and taking her mind off her past problems. Along with the solace of the group Ana Leigh also finds her share of family drama she didn’t know about and finds herself transformed by the journey she goes through in Bitter End.

Amanda Cox is a phenomenal contemporary author and I always find myself excited when she has a new release coming out. While I have loved all her books I would not say The Bitter End Birding Society was my favorite. The story itself was good and the characters were engaging, just not as much as some in the past. Ana Leigh is a great protagonist and I enjoyed the way her story played out. A few of the secondary characters were a bit much for me and tended to take me out of the story at times, which is not fun. Other than those minor frustrations, I will say it was a very enjoyable read that I can recommend to anyone who enjoys a good contemporary story.

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

A Dead Draw

Author: Robert Dugoni

Series: Tracy Crosswhite #11

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Release Date: May 27, 2025

The newest addition in the Tracy Crosswhite series does not disappoint and will leave fans aching for more from one of the best writers out there.

Tracy Crosswhite has dealt with killers and the worst of the worst without losing her cool. Now she must deal with Erik Schmidt, a sociopath worse than she has ever dealt with who is a suspect in two cold cases she is trying to solve. Schmidt has connections to Tracy’s past that are cause her haunting nightmares and flashbacks to Cedar Grove, her hometown and the death of her sister. When Schmidt gets out on a technicality, Tracy is afraid he is going to come after her and her family, something she refuses to let happen.

The Tracy Crosswhite series by Robert Dugoni is one of my very favorites. I have enjoyed all the books in the series but none have been able to compare to the first one and how amazing it was. That is until now, A Dead Draw is the closest to My Sisters Grave, and that’s saying something being Book 11 in the series. Dugoni is a fantastic storyteller and the way he ties elements together from previous books is amazing. With each additional book he has managed to make Tracy relatable to readers, especially now that she has a family and has changed courses in her career that could make her and the series slow down, instead it takes it up a notch. A lot of series get boring after a few books but Dugoni has found a way to keep the fire alive in this one and I can’t wait to see how things will continue to play out in the next book in the series.

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

The Summer Guests

Author: Tess Gerritsen

Series: The Martini Club #2

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Release Date: March 18, 2025

A high stakes thriller with the perfect mix of tension and drama on every page.

Maggie Bird was looking for a quiet life after retiring from being a spy. She settles in Purity, Maine and tries to move on but her old life won’t leave her behind. She has a group of friends that have a past like hers and together they work to help the local police chief, Jo Thibodeau, in finding a local missing teenager. The case isn’t going to be easy with twists and turns at every new clue, Maggie and her friends are going to have to work fast in order to discover the truth before more lives are lost.

The second book in the Martini Club is a slam dunk of a thriller by Tess Gerritsen. Maggie and her book club friends are the perfect get away for readers wanting a good read to get away from the everyday life. As they tackle this new mystery Maggie and police chief are going to have to learn to trust each other and that isn’t always the easiest. I liked the interactions between these characters and the way they each used the skills they learned over the years to help the people around them. Even though Maggie wants a quiet life she can’t help but get involved when others are in danger, and she just might be the only person able to solve the case. This is a great addition to a fun series that thriller fans 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.

The Boomerang

Author: Robert Bailey

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Release Date: May 1, 2025

A fast-paced thriller full of all kinds of twists and turns making for a super-fast and fun read.

Eli James has worked for the president as his Chief of Staff and seen him through all kinds of trials, including his secret battle with cancer. Just when things look bleakest, they take a turn as his condition improves, but as the president shows signs of improvement Eli finds out his daughter is now sick. At each new turn of events, he finds a crazy cover up going from the top of Big Pharma all the way through the White House and with each new piece of evidence he finds himself and his family in more danger. Only wanting to save his daughter Eli and his family flee and find themselves in a crazy war to survive.

Now this was a fun read! I enjoyed the fast-paced thrill ride with each page and new danger the characters faced. This book pulled me in and didn’t let go until the last page finished, I loved the characters, especially Eli and the love he had for his family. For me, that is what drove the story, the strong sense of family connection and protection Eli had kept me wanting to see him have a safe and successful outcome. After several reads that have been lackluster in the past few months it was nice to have this one be quick and enjoyable. So many books have become the same old same old and it is getting a little harder to find good entertaining ones. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy the fast-paced action with great character connections throughout.

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