Scent of Peril by Darlene L. Turner gives readers relentless danger as the story starts with a child abduction. Constable Taylor Grand jumps into action to find a missing and endangered child. The father turns out to be Wyatt Hoyt, her ex boyfriend. His son is in danger, and she steps up to help with the investigation. But Wyatt and his son are targets of an underground weapons smuggling ring and the bad guys keep coming.

I loved the non-stop action and danger. These bad guys are relentless, and Wyatt and Taylor put their personal feelings aside to keep Wyatt’s son Levi safe. But the forced proximity dredges up old feelings, and Taylor starts to think she made a mistake by leaving Wyatt years ago. The story is fast-paced but has depth and heart. If you love run-for-your life danger, you will want to get your copy of Scent of Peril. Darlene Turner is a master at writing romantic suspense -it’s the perfect mix of suspense and romance.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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This is the book I’ve been waiting for! I love suspense with a heaping side dish of wit. Spies Lies & Alibis by Natalie Walters is like a rom- com but for suspense fans. And I loved it!

Cybil Langford is on a secret mission and her ex, Ben Bradley might blow the doors wide open on her real identity. Except he’s also undercover for the FBI. The two dance around their past issues and their secret identities until old feelings rekindle. But can they shove aside past feelings to keep their missions on track? This book is fun but definitely gives thriller-spy vibes. I love the whole undercover scenario, where the hero and heroine have to keep up appearances without knowing what the other is up to–or who they work for. But don’t worry, there is plenty of danger for the suspense lovers.

I’m a big Natalie Walters fan. Her books have the danger, suspense, and thrills, but her humor shines through at the right times. She has perfected those perfectly timed comebacks and witty dialogue without being overdone. This book is my favorite pick for summer reading. Just sit back, relax on a beach somewhere and enjoy a fun, twisty, exciting read.

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If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, you have to read The Girl Upstairs by Jessica R. Patch. The story takes so many twisty turns that your head will still be spinning long after you put the book down.

Gwen McDaniel and her husband buy a fixer upper in a small town. But the house holds secrets, and Gwen, a former police investigator, can’t help herself from getting sucked into the small-town lore. But Gwen’s marriage is on the rocks, and she has secrets of her own.

This checks all the boxes for me of what I expect in a psychological thriller. The story builds slowly, letting the reader soak in all the details. And at multiple points, I had no idea what was going on. I questioned Gwen’s sanity along with some of the other questionable people in the town. I was caught off guard by several plot twists, and I never saw the ending coming.

I love Jessica Patch’s storytelling skills. She weaves broken characters with a message of hope. Life is gritty and messy, and the author doesn’t shy away from difficult topics. Things might not always work out the way we expect them to, and this story gives readers a wild ride until the very last page.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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The Liar’s Treasure is book two in the Speranza Team series. Camille Abernathy is a member of the Speranza team, a secret society that helps women in trouble. But she never expected the trouble to target her teenage daughter.

Cass Abernathy is given a journal–full of secrets that might lead to a significant treasure. When she posts online about the journal, she’s targeted. Her mother and the Speranza team head to Europe to find the treasure and keep Cass safe.

I love the action and adventure in this story. So many twists and turns, plus great locations, make this an easy page turner. I also love the theme of sisterhood. If you love action and adventure stories, look no further than The Liar’s Treasure. 

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Last to Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn is the last book in the Gossamer Falls series. And this is the one fans were waiting for. Bronwyn Pierce and Mo Quinn have hated each other for two books, but have enough chemistry between them to burn down the entire town.

This story dives into the past. What happened between these two? But when Bronwyn is a target and her company is in jeopardy, Mo refuses to leave her side.

I love this entire series. It has heart, second chances, loveable characters, and some incredible scenery. I love stories with a close-knit community and small-town feel. And of course, I’m a big fan of the danger, suspense, and action.

Be sure to check out the entire Gossamer Falls series.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Targeted in the Swamp by Kerry Johnson is my new favorite book! I showed up for the suspense and stayed for the heart-warming characters.

Laurel Bell’s witness protection cover is blown. Police sergeant Heath Calhoun steps in to protect her, and they go on the run trying to escape the bad guys who will stop at nothing to kill Laurel.

I love the fast-paced energy of this book. Another trope I love is when two characters just meet and are thrown together to outrun danger and stay alive – what is that even called? Love at first sight? A hero protector?  But throw in a raging river, caves, and relentless bad guys and I’m 100% hooked.

The entire Forest Ranger Rescue series is only of my favorites. Be sure to check out the previous books.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Raging Waters by Dana Mentink is a non-stop adventure. The Elements of Danger series is all about the natural disasters. Last book was a volcano erupting, but in Raging Waters, the dam is about to break. Mackenzie Bardine and Gideon Landry are thrown together – too bad they’ve been enemies for some time after the death of Mackenzie’s brother. Zee will stop at nothing to vindicate her brother’s death, but the more she learns about his cold case, the more danger tries to shut her down.

I love run-for-your-life suspense. Mackenzie and Gideon are outrunning flooding waters and bad guys with guns.  The book starts off with amazing plot twists – right in the first chapter. Mackenzie is a strong-willed character, and maybe a bit too focused on her mission to resolve her brother’s murder, but I love the transformation as she lets go of her agenda. I definitely love a good character arc.

Be sure to check out Raging Waters for a wild and intense ride!

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I loved this romantic suspense adventure from Katy Lee. Danger lurks right from the start – Hunter Shelton and his search and rescue bloodhound arrive at a crime scene only to discover that his ex-fiancé has been murdered. But things get worse when he realizes her young daughter is missing – and it might be his daughter. He calls in DEA Agent Marlee Price to help him track the child down. But Marlee has her own problems because a drug dealer has put a hit out on her.

This book is chock full of action, suspense, and danger. But the characters are incredibly likable. Marlee is strong but needs to face her past. Hunter still regrets so many of his past choices as well. I love the second chances romance theme along with the spiritual message of forgiveness and letting go.

The narration for the audiobook was amazing! I think the narrator did a great job of bringing the characters to life.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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What could be creepier than being stuck on a mountain during an avalanche with a killer on the loose?

Whiteout brings you two stories connected by a dangerous avalanche. In Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey, a ski party goes awry when everyone is trapped. Cassandra Parker is now stuck with her ex that she left at the altar…but a the killer is trapped with them. Which means the killer is someone they all know.

In Snowbound Secrets by Lynette Eason, Maya Sullivan faces her past when her high school crush steps up to protect her from a killer.

I love stories where characters are trapped. Nowhere to go, but the danger runs high. Fast-paced and intense, both of these stories had me on the edge of my seat. I received a review copy of the audiobook, and the narrator did a good job of matching the intensity of the story. I recommend the audio book for total immersion! 

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When Justice Comes is the conclusion of the three book series in the Tupelo Grove series. I do recommended reading the series in order, but feel free to live your live in chaos and jump in the middle. But you may miss some things.

This story brings a custody battle to the forefront. Hez and Savannah get ready to fight the Willard family for custody of her nephew, Simon. But danger lurks on every page, and there are a myriad of possible suspects. Who has the most to gain from silencing Hez and gaining Simon’s trust?

I’m convinced Colleen Coble and Rick Acker write in their own genre! This to me is a total family drama more than a romantic suspense, although there’s plenty of suspense to go around. Coble dives deep into family dynamics while Acker lends his legal knowledge to the plot. With two feuding families, an untrustworthy father, a blackmail scheme, dealing with loss, and the custody dispute, the characters deal with all the emotional fallout. I love the entire series! It’s kept me hooked, and I love the collaboration between Coble’s family drama style and Acker’s legal thriller. It’s a nice mix. I’m a little sad the series is ending.

I listened to the audiobook and it’s fantastic. Great narration and it definitely adds to the story to listen to it.

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