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…
Protecting Tanner Hollow by Lynette Eason
Never a dull moment. Lynette Eason doesn’t disappoint. Protecting Tanner Hollow contains four action-packed novellas: Lethal Homecoming, Lethal Conspiracy, Lethal Secrets, and Lethal Agenda. Each story contains well-developed characters, believable plots, and multiple twists. Whether it is Nolan Tanner in Lethal Homecoming struggling with old feelings for Kallie Ainsworth while trying to protect her, or firefighter Jason Tanner in Lethal Conspiracy, trying to make sense of his instant attraction to Lillian Maloney when he rescues her from a fire and keeps her from certain death, or any of the other novellas, the action, suspense, and romance remain strong. It amazes…
Deadly Deceit by Natalie Walters
This suspense-filled novel is a nice balance between romance and suspense. Journalist Vivian DeMarco will take you on a roller coaster ride as she faces danger, emotional heartbreaks, and an unexpected relationship with the handsome Deputy Ryan Frost. After years of trying to measure up to what she thinks others expect from her, Vivian must discover her true self-worth. Ryan Frost finds himself indecisive about staying in his small home town to watch over his mom and sister or accepting a job offer with the FBI Cyber Crimes Division in Washington, DC. An added complication pops up when he encounters…
Vow of Justice by Lynette Eason
Put on your seatbelt as you begin reading this novel. It is riveting and action-packed. The suspense jumps onto the page, and the action doesn’t quit. About the time you think it’s slowing down, something else happens to FBI Special Agent Allison Radcliffe. She’s focused and determined to find her parents and sister’s killer but finds herself in the crosshairs instead. Allison’s partner, Linc St. John, has a difficult time keeping her safe. She’s energetic, fearless, and relentless in her search. Link struggles with keeping his feelings for her to himself. She lets him know that she can’t live the…
God is Not Our Virtual Assistant by DiAnn Mills
Recently, I heard a speaker state God was a virtual assistant. The claim didn’t resonate with me. In fact, it irritated me, so I dug deeper for a definition and the qualifications for a virtual assistant. A virtual assistant is self-employed and generally works from home to assist a client or clients with professional, technical, communication, and creative advice. Nothing spiritual in that definition. The need for a virtual assistant is basic: reduce our work load, give us more time personally and professionally, and flexibility. Nothing spiritual there either. To be among the five-star virtual assistants, one must: Express him/herself…
