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Act Of Valor by Dana Mentink

   

    

Act of Valor by Dana Mentink 

4 Stars 

I really enjoyed this love inspired romantic suspense! Any book with a beagle is going to be a win in my book! Action packed, good characters I connected with, a sweet romance, tender faith moments, friends to more, a great dog, what more can I say? 

I usually like the love inspired books with dogs, they always seem to be the best. The rest of the series is on my radar for sure. 

The dog moments were fun, especially the hilarious scene when Eddie was tearing apart her couch! We have always had beagles in our family so I am biased. :)

I also love when the love inspired reads have friends to more trope because I always connect to the characters so much easier. :) Loved Zach and Violet's connection.

Thank you to Harlequin for a gifted copy of the audiobook to listen to for review. All thoughts are my own.

About the Book:

Airline employee Violet Griffin encounters suspicious passengers and is pushed into the crosshairs of a drug smuggling operation. NYPD officer Zach Jameson and his drug detection beagle, Eddie, work to keep Violet safe and catch the bad guys. Zach refuses to lose his friend...and the woman he is falling for...especially after the loss of his brother.

Content/Trigger Warnings: Death of loved one, grief, action scenes with guns and mild violence, mention of sibling death

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4uIo9NP

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Mountain Fugitive by Lynette Eason

 

Mountain Fugitive by Lynette Eason

3 Stars

This is a solid Christian romantic suspense read with plenty of action and danger throughout the story. The premise immediately grabbed my attention, and I liked how quickly the plot got moving. Dr. Katherine Gilroy is out horseback riding and stumbles into a deadly shoot-out and she helps US marshal Dominic O'Ryan. She is determined to find her brother who they think murdered his partner. Is all that it seems?

The suspense side of the story was definitely the strongest aspect for me. There were several twists, plenty of tense moments, and enough mystery to keep me interested in finding out what was really going on with Katherine's brother and the shooting that set everything in motion. If you like fast-paced Love Inspired Suspense books, you will likely enjoy the nonstop action as you usually see.

While I liked both Katherine and Dominic as characters, I never fully connected with them on a deeper level. Their relationship developed well enough for the story, but I found myself more invested in the suspense plot than in the romance. 

That said, this was still an enjoyable read. The pacing was strong, the mystery kept me engaged and there were enough to hold my interest. I also appreciated the clean romance and the faith elements, which felt natural to the story.

Overall, this is a good read that I think many Christian Love Inspired romantic suspense fans will enjoy, even if it wasn't a standout favorite for me personally.

Thank you to the Harlequin Audio for a copy of the audiobook to listen to for review. The narrator was good. All thoughts are my own.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ecXrqz
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Anchoring You by Robin Patchen

 

    

Anchoring You by Robin Patchen 
5 Stars

Book #9 in The Wright Heroes of Maine Series but can be read as a Standalone

OK. I AM IMPRESSED. New to me author and now I need to read this entire series y'all!! I was SO INVESTED.

A girl over a yacht in the Caribbean. Modern day pirates raiding the boat. Drugs on board she didn't know about. The DEA informant that saves her life. Both going on the run, in hiding, pretending to be in a relationship for safety. Beautiful faith moments. LET'S GO! 

That's all we need to know, right! 

I grabbed a copy of this book from NetGalley to read when I had some extra time. I decided to pick it up the week after release and read it in ONE DAY. I was IMMEDITALEY hooked with the action packed scenes and connection to our couple, Jasper (Jaz) and Kenzie. 

I loved Robin's writing, it was exactly what I look for in a good Christian romantic suspense. If I am honest, I have struggled finding a new favorite romantic suspense book lately and THIS WAS IT! 

I LOVED the faith discussions, as Jaz had ran away from the Lord due to his past and feeling unworthy. He knew the truth deep down, but felt like God wouldn't love him because of his mistakes. Yet Kenzie shows him the true love of the Lord and how God is big enough for all of our mess, no matter what it is. Amen.

While this was technically book #9 in this series, I don't feel like I was spoiled or missed anything for other books. Regardless, I plan to go back and read the series because I loved it so much.

Content/Trigger Warning: Murder, Modern-Day Pirates, Drugs, Cartel, Action Packed Suspense, Attempted Sexual Assault

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4f743YH

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The Fire We Inherit by Laric Tolleson

The Fire We Inherit by Laric Tolleson 
5 Stars 

"Every adult in Las Vegas is dead. Now the kids run the city." 

I really liked this book! It was a wild ride! THE ENDING THOUGH. I need another book stat!! I picked it up off Kindle Unlimited and was impressed with the writing. Very engaging. The author reached out to me on Instagram and I decided to check this out on KU and I am glad I did!

After being exposed to a mysterious illness, all the adults were killed, leaving the children to run the city of Las Vegas, as they were immune. Our main character is Aiden Brann who starts his first day as a firefighter in a city run by kids. The city's peace is under threat by the group called "The Children". 

I haven’t read a dystopian book in a long time and this checked all the boxes. The author really built a vivid post-apocalyptic world too. Lots of action, danger, emotions and depth. 

It had some harder themes of loss, grief, death, post-apocalyptic world and survival, but the author handled it well. I think many teens would like this book, just be aware of some of those themes. 

I did miss a few times when I was in flashback scenes and had to re-read to make sure just because they call the time periods "the before" and "the after" but the flashbacks really add to the narrative and I am glad they were added. You got to see Aiden with his parents and when everything happened, which added depth and connection.

While this is not a Christian Fiction read, it lives out this scripture: "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

Overall, I would recommend this for anyone who likes survival stories, dystopian worlds, firefighters, and heroes who stand out.

Content/Trigger Warnings: Parental death, sibling death, child death briefly mentioned, someone dies in a car fire details explained, action, post-apocalyptic crazy world details, survival details, nothing explicit as I think the author handled it well, no language, no explicit romance details

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Considering Sparrows by Kevin Burrell

Considering Sparrows by Kevin Burrell 
4 Stars

I heard about this book from my friend Keisha and I am so glad I read it. If you’ve ever looked at birds and thought they were just background noise, this book will completely change your perspective! This was so fascinating to me! I don't know a lot about birds so I loved how Kevin blending scripture, theology, science and bird behavior and characteristics together in a very meaningful way!

I read half of this while I was out at an anniversary getaway with my hubs at a cabin and it was perfect to read on the back porch in the rain, listening to the birds. 

It truly felt like an invitation to pause, look around, and notice the ways God speaks through creation too. The illustrations were beautiful too.

While some details/chapters went over my head a bit, this is definitely a book I’d recommend for readers who enjoy nature, birds and Christian non-fiction. Thank you to the publisher for a e-book to read for review. I purchased a physical copy also to mark up, as it had some good nuggets to remember. :) All thoughts are my own.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nM25ip
Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9798217152261_considering-sparrows

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Silent Menace by Angela Carlisle

 

Silent Menace by Angela Carlisle

Book 3 in The Secrets of Kincaid Series

3.5 to 4 Stars

Angela's series has certainly kept my interest through the end! Hailey was a strong and relatable character as she tries to rebuilt her life and protect her daughter after the fallout from her late husband's crimes. Peter was a protective hero, former bodyguard, who tries to keep her safe.

Hailey is a CPA and her daughter is hearing-impaired, so we saw ASL rep in this story and I loved that represented. She finds anomalies in the accounts for a major client. 

Threats to Hailey increase and Peter and Hailey work together to stay safe and expose a complex cover-up before she becomes the next victim.

High suspense, lots of threats and mystery of who was targeting Hailey. Lighter romance and faith bits.

While this can technically be read as a standalone, I definitely recommend reading the earlier books first to fully appreciate the character connections and backstories. 

If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense with protective heroes, small-town settings, faith themes, and edge-of-your-seat action, this series is one I would recommend. Books 1 & 2 are my favorites of the series as I connected to those characters a bit more and liked the storylines more, but glad to have finished the series. I think I wanted more romance and connection with Hailey and Peter personally, but enjoyed it.

I did pre-order a copy but had a e-book copy from NetGalley. Thank you to the publisher for the NetGalley copy. All thoughts are my own.

Trigger/Content Warnings: No spice or language. Past death of spouse, PTSD, some violence and injuries.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4v8W0PO
Baker: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9780764242526_silent-menace
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