Small Town Archives - Best In Suspense https://bestinsuspense.com/tag/small-town/ Book Reviews Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:51:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/bestinsuspense.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-underwood.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Small Town Archives - Best In Suspense https://bestinsuspense.com/tag/small-town/ 32 32 207875037 When Justice Comes https://bestinsuspense.com/review/when-justice-comes/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:30:58 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4202 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 ... Continue reading

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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.

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

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Christmas K-9 Patrol https://bestinsuspense.com/review/christmas-k-9-patrol/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:43:31 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4139 Christmas K-9 Patrol gives readers novellas from two great authors – Lynette Eason and Lenora Worth. In Deadly Christmas Trap, Lynette brings readers a cold case in the cold of winter. Cheyenne Chen uncovers a deadly secret in the woods, and Jack Donadio steps in to protect her. In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshal Lorelai ... Continue reading

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Christmas K-9 Patrol gives readers novellas from two great authors – Lynette Eason and Lenora Worth. In Deadly Christmas Trap, Lynette brings readers a cold case in the cold of winter. Cheyenne Chen uncovers a deadly secret in the woods, and Jack Donadio steps in to protect her. In Dangerous Holiday Manhunt, US Marshal Lorelai Danvers gets stranded in a snowstorm while on an investigation and winds up in a manhunt with Drake Corbin. Someone is on his ranch and wants him dead.

Both stories are action-packed and full of danger, drama, and romance. I’ve not read anything by Lenora Worth, and love that her hero is a little bit older. But she really knows how to bring the drama! And Lynette’s stories never fail to entertain and keep you guessing who the bad guy is until the very end. If you need bingeable reads this holiday season, definitely check out Christmas K-9 Patrol.

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

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Abducted in the Woods https://bestinsuspense.com/review/abducted-in-the-woods/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:38:38 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4135 Abducted in the Woods by Kerry Johnson is a fantastic, fast-paced suspense story. This is easily my favorite novel by Kerry. Sarah Brindley witnesses a murder – her own husband. The murderer comes after her and kidnaps her son. Tucker Brindley, her brother-in-law, steps in to protect her and help find her son. But there ... Continue reading

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Abducted in the Woods by Kerry Johnson is a fantastic, fast-paced suspense story. This is easily my favorite novel by Kerry.

Sarah Brindley witnesses a murder – her own husband. The murderer comes after her and kidnaps her son. Tucker Brindley, her brother-in-law, steps in to protect her and help find her son. But there is danger with every turn of the page.

I love the intensity of this story and was hooked from page one. The plot deals with some darker themes, but the author weaves in hope and second chances all throughout. I never thought I was a fan of second chance romance tropes, but I enjoyed the relationship aspects in this novel. The author took a complicated history between two characters and paved the way for them to find a future together. Abducted in the Woods is definitely a book to move up on your “must-read” list.

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

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Prowl https://bestinsuspense.com/review/prowl/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:37:12 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4131 Book two in the Sanctuary series brings more danger, drama, and suspense than the first! Prowl by Colleen Coble follows the story of an animal sanctuary owned by Blake Lawson. After discovering someone dead in the tiger enclosure, he uncovers a sinister plot – someone wants to steal the land from him. He’s still trying ... Continue reading

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Book two in the Sanctuary series brings more danger, drama, and suspense than the first!

Prowl by Colleen Coble follows the story of an animal sanctuary owned by Blake Lawson. After discovering someone dead in the tiger enclosure, he uncovers a sinister plot – someone wants to steal the land from him. He’s still trying to find his footing with his relationship with Paradise Alden, but she consumed with finding her newly discovered brother.

I’m here for the drama! I love stories with complex plots, hidden danger, and hopeless, against-all-odds situations. Blake is on the cusp of losing everything. Someone from Paradise’s past is stalking her. This story takes readers on an adventure and an emotional journey.  Also, I love animals, so that aspect makes the story even more interesting. I can’t wait for book number three. I do recommend reading this series in order as it follows the same characters, so start with Ambush

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

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On the Edge of Trust https://bestinsuspense.com/review/on-the-edge-of-trust/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:37:54 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4126 On the Edge of Trust brings readers back to Logan Point! If you’re like me, you remember the original Logan Point series by Patricia Bradley…it remains one of my favorites to this day. But this story focuses on Tori Mitchell, a true crimes podcaster who ticks off a killer with her investigative reporting. Someone is ... Continue reading

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On the Edge of Trust brings readers back to Logan Point! If you’re like me, you remember the original Logan Point series by Patricia Bradley…it remains one of my favorites to this day. But this story focuses on Tori Mitchell, a true crimes podcaster who ticks off a killer with her investigative reporting. Someone is out to get her – maybe even a few people. When her family life and her work life collide, she heads to Logan Point. She wasn’t expecting to stay long, but meets Scott Sinclair, who jumps in to help her investigation – and keep her safe.

This story has it all – an intriguing plot, danger, a hunky yet wounded hero, and lots of suspense. I enjoyed the story from the first to last page. The author weaves an intricate mystery into a small-town setting with heartwarming characters you’ll love to root for. And there are a few cameo appearances from characters from the original Logan Point series. I highly recommend On the Edge of Trust for fans of small-town romantic suspense.

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

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Trail of Suspicion https://bestinsuspense.com/review/trail-of-suspicion/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:07:21 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4123 Trail of Suspicion by Jennifer Pierce is chock full of danger, intrigue and some good old fashioned run-for-your-life suspense. Rory James is a crime scene technician with a cadaver dog named Moose. They find a body in the woods, and she becomes a target. The last person she wants to protect her is her ex ... Continue reading

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Trail of Suspicion by Jennifer Pierce is chock full of danger, intrigue and some good old fashioned run-for-your-life suspense. Rory James is a crime scene technician with a cadaver dog named Moose. They find a body in the woods, and she becomes a target. The last person she wants to protect her is her ex Asher Mitchell.

I love the danger scenes in this story. Rory can’t go anywhere without stumbling head first into trouble. So many great plot twists and lots of action make this a must read for suspense fans — and quite a few betrayals! Rory can’t trust anyone. And of course, who doesn’t love a bloodhound named Moose. He steals the show.

I listened to this book on audio, and the narrator did a fantastic job with the pacing and keeping the story alive. I enjoyed listening to this book.

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

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Final Approach https://bestinsuspense.com/review/final-approach/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:12:13 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4101 Final Approach by Lynette Eason brings the Lake City Heroes series to a close and it is one epic ride! You probably could read this as a standalone, but reading the entire series gives you more perspective on all the characters. Air Marshal Kristine Duncan is on a plane with her friends for some much ... Continue reading

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Final Approach by Lynette Eason brings the Lake City Heroes series to a close and it is one epic ride! You probably could read this as a standalone, but reading the entire series gives you more perspective on all the characters. Air Marshal Kristine Duncan is on a plane with her friends for some much needed R&R. Except the plane is hijacked mid-air. She jumps into action with her friend FBI Special Agent Andrew Ross and they get the plane on the ground. But the investigation has them reeling…and evidence points them in ten different directions.

I love intricate plot twists, surprise turns, and lots of danger. This story had me hooked from start to finish. Kristine and Andrew have one of those friendships where they both obviously want more…but between a complicated case and even more complicated personal lives, they can’t quite get the timing right.

The entire series is fantastic, and I love seeing some of the characters from the other books make appearances. They all work together as a team and show up for each other. If you love suspense, action, and romance, you’ll want to binge read the entire series. Final Approach is a fantastic conclusion to the series and you won’t want to miss this one.

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

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Tracing Killer Evidence https://bestinsuspense.com/review/tracing-killer-evidence/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:17:26 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4091 If you love fast-paced suspense, serial killer plotlines, lots of relationship drama, and working police dogs, look no further than Tracing Killer Evidence by Jodie Bailey. Isabella Whitmore is a forensic artist who becomes a victim in an attack by a serial killer. Who comes to her rescue? Her former fiancé Liam Berringer. Together they ... Continue reading

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If you love fast-paced suspense, serial killer plotlines, lots of relationship drama, and working police dogs, look no further than Tracing Killer Evidence by Jodie Bailey. Isabella Whitmore is a forensic artist who becomes a victim in an attack by a serial killer. Who comes to her rescue? Her former fiancé Liam Berringer. Together they need to figure out who the killer is before he strikes again.

I loved the storyline on this one. At first I thought the “meet-cute” might be too coincidental in the beginning, but the author wove all the the couple’s past issues into their current predicament and I liked the way it all unfolded. Lots of drama, unexpected twists, and characters with heart made the story a must-read for me!

I did listen to the audiobook version and thought the narration made the story come alive.

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

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Buried Wilderness Secrets https://bestinsuspense.com/review/buried-wilderness-secrets/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:08:22 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4035 Buried Wilderness Secrets is a must read for the summer. It’s filled with action, suspense, mystery, romance, and an amazing setting. Aaliyah Terrance, a park ranger, uncovers a body in the Montana wilderness, but little does she know the killer is coming after her. Wade Marlowe is a detective assigned to a cold case that ... Continue reading

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Buried Wilderness Secrets is a must read for the summer. It’s filled with action, suspense, mystery, romance, and an amazing setting. Aaliyah Terrance, a park ranger, uncovers a body in the Montana wilderness, but little does she know the killer is coming after her. Wade Marlowe is a detective assigned to a cold case that intersects with Aaliyah’s discovery. He helps keep Aaliyah out of danger while they try to connect the dots between her past and the present day serial killer on the loose.

I enjoyed this fast-paced cold case story. I loved the way the author weaved in the heroine’s history with the present-day case, while the reader discovers things right along with the main characters. The crime was unpredictable and the action intense. If you love romantic suspense, you need to read Buried Wilderness Secrets.

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

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Where Secrets Lie https://bestinsuspense.com/review/where-secrets-lie/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:09:01 +0000 https://bestinsuspense.com/?post_type=rcno_review&p=4031 Where Secrets Lie by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker brings readers back to Tupelo Grove. (I think it helps to read book 1 in the series, just FYI.) Savannah and Hez try to pick up the pieces of their lives and fragile relationship, but when Hez is framed for something he didn’t do, Savannah questions ... Continue reading

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Where Secrets Lie by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker brings readers back to Tupelo Grove. (I think it helps to read book 1 in the series, just FYI.) Savannah and Hez try to pick up the pieces of their lives and fragile relationship, but when Hez is framed for something he didn’t do, Savannah questions everything. She’s named the new president of the university, but the more she investigates, the more evidence she finds regarding a dangerous smuggling organization. Savannah stands to lose everything, including the university, Hez, and her sister.

I loved this story! There’s plenty of drama and mystery to keep a suspense fan like me hooked. But there also is a lot emotion in this story (#nospoilers). It caught me by surprise and took me for an emotional rollercoaster ride. I really love the Coble/Acker tag-team concept and it works so well. Not sure other authors could team up so well. There’s a nice mix of legal action combined with romantic suspense, giving readers the best of both worlds from the two authors. Where Secrets Lie also sets the stage for an even bigger mystery for the next installment (translation: I Hate Cliff Hangers).

I received an audiobook copy to review, and I love the narrator! The story is fairly fast-paced and made for the perfect audiobook. I’d pick this format if you like audio versions.

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

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