Another splendid novel by Susan Sleeman! So many intricate details into terrorist investigations, protocol, and other government agencies working together to solve a national threat indicate a lot of research went into pulling this novel off in a superb manner. While FBI Agent Kiley Dawson resents the thought of working with ICE Agent Evan Bowers, her teammates convince her they may need Evan’s expertise may in their investigation. Kiley blames Evan for the death of her former partner. She is convinced he’d made a bad decision and didn’t take his job seriously. She can’t allow her past feelings for him…
Don’t Keep Silent by Elizabeth Goddard
Don’t Keep Silent is Elizabeth Goddard’s newest release and the third novel in her Uncommon Justice series. The suspense and twists will keep you on your toes as Investigative reporter Rae Burke puts herself in harm’s way when she sets out to find her missing sister-in-law. Knowing she needs someone trustworthy to assist in her investigation, she seeks out Liam McKade, a former DEA agent, and past love interest. Liam wants to steer clear of Rae after her betrayal in their previous investigation that caused him to blow his cover and take a bullet for her. He’s determined to guard…
Plain Refuge by Dana R. Lynn
You’ll hit the ground running in this gripping novel as Lieutenant Aiden Forster, undercover as Adam Steele, rescues Sophie Larson and her deaf sister from certain death. Sophie arrives at her corrupt uncle’s home before her scheduled time and overhears a weapons deal going down. Sophie’s uncle orders her, and her sister killed. Aiden, aka Adam Steele, volunteers to complete the task. He whisks them away, blowing his cover as they run for their lives. Sophie is shocked to learn of her uncle’s criminal involvement. She fears for the safety of her and her sister and has no one to…
Standoff by Patricia Bradley
Packed full of action with a touch of romance, this novel will keep you guessing who the drug runners are, who murdered Brook Danvers’ park ranger dad, and which love interest will win her heart. Unexpected twists will keep readers intrigued and turning the page. Brook looks forward to being sworn in as a law enforcement ranger and being trained by her father, but all that changes when he’s found dead in Natchez. In her search to find the killer, Brook finds herself the killer’s next target. Luke Fereday arrives in Natchez to investigate a drug ring. He meets up…
Airborne by DiAnn Mills
Superb! DiAnn Mills did an exemplary job describing the details of a pandemic situation in this novel. Written before we faced an actual outbreak in our nation, Airborne found its way to the publisher and emerged in a timely fashion. Airborne is captivating and intriguing and takes readers on an unexpected adventure. FBI Special Agent Heather Lawrence boards a plane in Houston, TX, for a trip to Salzburg that she hadn’t planned on going solo. Dr. Chad Lawrence, of Lawrence Laboratories, is an expert in CDC and pathogens. He was supposed to be by her side, but he’d chosen his…
Border Breach by Darlene L. Turner
Darlene shows off her creative skills in this well-written romantic suspense novel Border Breach. The opening pages drew me in and kept me on my toes. Kaylin and Hudson’s backstories give them relatable emotions as they struggle with inner turmoil. The plot will have your head spinning with the realities of a drug made from poppy straw called Doda, and a deadly cartel who will stop at nothing to obtain this drug. Kaylin is assigned to team up with Hudson and find the cartel who breached the Canadian border. She is reluctant to work with him but has no alternative….
Killer Insight by Virginia Vaughan
Virginia Vaughan did a fabulous job of keeping the suspense high and raising the stakes at every turn. This novel packs a punch when FBI Agent Lucy Sanderson, a profiler, arrives in town in search of the Backroads Killer. The role takes an unexpected turn when the murderer snatches her while she’s out jogging, and throws her into his trunk. She barely escapes with her life, but the killer doesn’t give up. Bryce Tippet, an old Marine friend of Danny’s, her deceased fiancé, and a single dad, finds Lucy standing in the road, battered and bruised. He rescues her from…
Silent Shadows by Natalie Walters
Excellent read. Author Natalie Walters did a superb job balancing suspense and romance. The twists were unexpected but realistic. Her characters were well developed, and she had me caring for the safety of Pecca and her son, and I wanted to jump in and help Colton deal with his situation. This novel was very compelling and suspenseful but heart-warming. I couldn’t put it down. Working as a rehabilitation nurse for a Home for Heroes, Pecca Gallegos works with a new disgruntled patient, Army Captain Colton Crawford, who suffers from a movement disorder. Unwilling to accept his condition, Pecca tries to…
Collateral Damage by Lynette Eason
Congratulations to Lynette Eason on her new romantic suspense release Collateral Damage! This is one novel I had a hard time putting the book down. You won’t be disappointed. The characters are well-developed, strong, and brave, and the plot believable. Lynette nailed it again with the intensity of this romantic suspense novel. The action and unexpected twists will keep readers on their toes. Brooke Adams, a former military psychiatrist, is haunted by nightmares of falling debris, bodies, and fire after her near-death experience in a bombing overseas. She returns home and accepts a job at a medical center where she…
Seconds To Live by Susan Sleeman
Congratulations to Susan Sleeman on her December 3rd release of Seconds To Live, book one of her Homeland Heroes series! The opening pages of Seconds To Live thrusts readers into the intensity of a crime about to happen. With the turn of each page, the action and suspense build. The adrenaline rush keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Taylor Mills, U.S. Marshal WITSEC Deputy, is assigned to protect individuals in the witness protection program. She buries herself in her work determined to save everyone, especially her newest assignment, Dustee, due to her commitment as a deputy and the…