Escaping the Wilderness by Carrie Stuart Parks is one wild ride. Boone McGregor witnesses an attack on a woman and steps into action to save her. Little does he know that Amanda Cotton’s life is on the line. She’s being hunted, and the two go on the run while trying to unravel why someone wants Amanda dead.

I loved this story from start to finish. Escaping the Wilderness is fast-paced and witty, while still allowing readers the chance to get to know the characters. Amanda and Boone are complete opposites. They come from completely different worlds, but they realize just how great they are for each other – while trying to stay alive.

If you love high-stakes suspense, action and a determined hero and heroine, look no further than Escaping the Wilderness. I reviewed the audiobook version, and I loved the narration. It added to the excitement of the story.

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

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Gone Dark by Ryan Steck is a fantastic, action-packed thriller. The Matthew Redd Thriller series reminds me of the Jack Reacher series by Lee Childs or the Jack Ryan series by Tom Clancy. If you love stories centering on the lone hero, fighting for justice against all odds, you will be a fan of Gone Dark. Matthew Redd’s wife is about to have their second child, but he’s forced to take his family on the run. His mission is to protect a child who witnessed a horrific crime.

Matthew Redd makes the perfect action hero. From jumping onto a moving train to fighting bad guys through a fire, this story has all the action and suspense you need packed into one novel. Matthew Redd must choose from protecting his family or rescuing an innocent boy from the clutches of evil men. I love that Redd learns to rely on his friend Mikey in this story and has a partner.

Kick off your Summer of Suspense with this non-stop action novel.

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Out for Blood by Ryan Steck gives readers a non-stop, run-for-your-life thrill ride. Matthew Redd kisses his family goodbye and runs for his life when he realizes he’s the target of a militant group. He faces bad guys, avalanches, and all kinds of danger. But despite being outgunned and outnumbered, Redd faces the danger head on.

I love a good action hero, and Matthew Redd is the best. He’s unstoppable, smart, and likeable. The story reminds me a bit of the Jack Reacher series, with the lone hero facing insurmountable odds. But in Out for Blood, Redd realizes he needs people in his life to survive. If you love action stories filled with conspiracies, explosions, and high tech weapons, you’ll love Out for Blood.

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Fatal Domain by Steven James is a suspense-filled ride. Travis Brock (introduced in Broker of Lies) is back. Travis is trying to pick up the pieces of his life, but the bombs keep dropping. Terrorists are on the loose, and it’s up to Travis and his team to keep a new technology out of their hands. But he needs to work through the landmines of personal tragedy first – starting with exhuming his late wife’s body.

I recommend reading Broker of Lies first as Fatal Domain builds off of this story. I love the action, suspense, and intrigue! Travis is a likeable character and his eidetic memory helps him stay one step ahead of the bad guys. Travis and Adira also grow closer, but so many things stand in the way of their relationship. I love the twists and turns this book takes, and I recommend the whole series for any high stakes action lovers.

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Colorado Double Cross by Jennifer Pierce keeps readers dangling on the edge of suspense for the entire novel. DEA Agent Nick Anderson is undercover in a drug cartel. Much to his surprise, he runs into Alexis White, his deceased partner’s wife, as she snoops around the drug compound. He rescues her, and the pair run for their lives. Somehow the drug dealers are one step ahead of the DEA, and Nick and Alexis suspect a mole in the agency.

I love the non-stop action and suspense in this story. I’ve always been a fan of the run-for-your-life trope, but Pierce brings a depth to the characters while readers get to race along side the pair to solve a mystery. If you love romantic suspense, heart-racing action, and great mountain scenery, look no further than Colorado Double Cross.

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

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Vanishing Legacy by Kate Angelo takes Lynette Eason’s amazing Elite Guardians series and moves the bodyguards to Savannah, GA. And the action and suspense will leave readers breathless and wanting more!

Alana Flores is new in town, but that doesn’t stop her from rushing into danger to protect her clients. When she meets Cash Thomas, she must protect his daughter Penny. Someone is determined to kidnap the girl. But it’s Alana’s heart that needs protection to keep her from falling for the handsome surgeon and his daughter while they all face the danger head on.

I love the action in this story. Alana is fierce when it comes to defending the people she loves. But I enjoy getting to see her softer side come out throughout the story. Cash is a fabulous hero, giving up everything to protect his daughter.

If you love romantic suspense, action, plot twists, and amazing characters, look no further than Vanishing Legacy! I’m still thinking about this book long after I’ve finished. Having been mentored by Eason, Angelo keeps that same high-octane energy level that Lynette Eason is known for and gives readers an amazing start to the new Elite Guardians: Savannah series.

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Expired Vows is a must read for romantic suspense fans. It’s the perfect combination of heart-stopping suspense mixed with all the feels! This is Laura Conaway’s debut novel writing in Lisa Phillip’s Last Chance County story world.

Trace Bently is paramedic with a ton of emotional baggage after his wife died. He can’t let her or the investigation go. But he never expected to run into Kelsey Scott. She was his wife’s best friend, and painful buried memories come flooding back. But someone wants Kelsey dead. The truth begins to emerge about his wife’s death, bringing Tracy and Kelsey closer together.

This is one of those stories that lingers with you long after you put the book down. I loved the depth of the characters and the chemistry between Trace and Kelsey. Their history is intertwined and they find healing together.

I can’t wait to read more from Laura Conaway! This was a fantastic addition to Last Chance County and I want to read more from her.

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Havoc by Ronie Kendig gives readers more military working dogs! If you loved the original A Breed Apart series, you’ll love this spin-off. Ronie’s military thrillers are my favorite, and having working dogs just adds to the adventure. In Havoc, readers meet Crew Gatlin and his trained Belgium Malinois, Havoc. After being injured in combat, Crew and Havoc take a job in the movie biz, where he meets stunt double Vienna Foxcroft. But things go from bad to worse when the movie crew is attacked in a foreign country.

There is never a dull moment in Havoc. I love the suspense and twists all the way until the end. I love the chemistry between Crew and Vienna. She’s tough as nails, but Crew manages to get past her self-imposed armor (not that he doesn’t have any baggage of his own). And naturally, Havoc steals the show.

This is a great start to the new series! I can’t wait for Chaos, which introduces a new up and coming author Steffani Webb.

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Another thrill ride from Sami A. Abrams. Christmas Killer Evidence starts off with action and suspense, and had me hooked until the very end. Cassidy Bowman is desperate for someone to believe her. She’s investigating the mysterious car accident that killed her cousin and connects the dots between other accidental deaths. She’s convinced it’s something more. Kyle Howard has a sordid past with Cassidy, but can’t deny someone wants to silence her.

I love this story! I’m all about the twists and turns, but the characters really come to life. Kyle and Cassidy’s lives are intertwined, and they need each other to solve past hurts. But vulnerability is tough, and Kyle has to let go so he can move forward.

Definitely a must read for suspense fans!

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The Libyan Diversion by Joel C. Rosenberg gives readers more Marcus Ryker! This is a fabulous series, one of my favorites, and I recommend starting with the Kremlin Conspiracy, because there are a lot of characters to keep track of and it helps to read in order (not required, but highly recommended.)

Marcus is on the hunt for terrorists. A radical terrorist cell is killing Americans, but it’s all smoke and mirrors. They are plotting a big attack on American soil, and it’s up to Marcus to convince the president of the danger. But Marcus is being blamed for a bombing that didn’t go right, one where innocent people were killed.

This novel is nail biting intense. Of course, it always comes down to the wire as Marcus tries to save the country. I love that this series is on par with Jack Ryan or Jack Reacher – one lone man takes on the toughest most vile terrorists to defend the innocent. I hope the series continues.

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