The Traitor's Pawn by Lisa Harris

Title: The Traitor’s Pawn

Author: Lisa Harris

Pages: 336

Release Date: March 31, 2020

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Revell

Format: eBook (also available in paperback)

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.

About the book:

     When FBI agent Jack Shannon arrives in Corpus Christi, Texas, he is focused on one thing: find the man who has been selling encrypted government secrets to the Chinese through online birding chat room. But when a senator is shot during a hunting trip and the woman he was with is abducted, Jack agrees to join the search—especially when he discovers that the kidnapping victim is Aubrey Grayson, a woman he was once in love with.

     As the search continues, it becomes clear the senator may not have been the intended victim—and Aubrey may be connected to the other case Jack is supposed to be working on. Can Jack untangle the knots before it’s too late? And when he learns the truth, will it be too painful to get past?

     Join the hunt for the truth—and a traitor—in this tension-laden story of secrets, betrayal, and second chances.

My review:

     This is an incredible romantic suspense novel!

     I absolutely love both of the main characters. They are very well developed and have many strengths and hangups that are very evident throughout the story. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing how the interacted with each other and the additional characters in the book.

     The plot of the story was very intricately woven. We found out fairly early on who they were looking for but the twists and turns that occurred kept me guessing as to how it would all play out. There were some wonderful surprises.

     I’m giving this wonderful book a rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend it.

Disclaimer: *Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book for free in the hope that I would mention or review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I have done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

The Rebel Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #10) by Shannon McNear

Title: The Rebel Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #10)

Author: Shannon McNear

Pages: 256

Year: 2019

Genre: Historical Romance

Publisher: Barbour Books

Format: eBook (also available in paperback)

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.

About the book:

     Can love form amidst tensions of war?

     During the clash between Union and Confederacy, quiet Tennessean Pearl MacFarlane is compelled to use both Rebel and Yankee wounded who seek refuge at her family’s farm. She is determined to remain unmoved by the Yankee cause—until she faces the silent struggle of Union soldier Joshua Wheeler, a recent amputee. 

     The MacFarlane family fits no stereotype Joshua believed in; still he is desperate to regain his footing—as a soldier, as a man, as a Christian—in the aftermath of his debilitating injury. He will use his time behind enemy lines to gather useful intelligence for the Union—if the courageous Rebel woman will stay out of the line of danger.

My review:

     This is a wonderful historical romance!

     The main characters are incredibly well developed. I was enthralled by the depth of the interaction and relationships between people on differing sides of the conflict of The Civil War. There were a lot of details that I hadn’t thought of when I studied this period in school. The heartache and self-questioning was very realistic in this book and made me really think about things I had skimmed over before.

     One of the things that I really enjoyed was seeing how each person was trying to do what they felt God wanted them to. They knew scripture and it was a surprise to many of them to see that those on the other side did too.

     I’m giving this fantastic story a rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend it.

Disclaimer: *Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book for free in the hope that I would mention or review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I have done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

Deadly Evidence (Mount Shasta Secrets #1) by Elizabeth Goddard

Title: Deadly Evidence (Mount Shasta Secrets #1)

Author: Elizabeth Goddard

Pages: 224

Year: 2019 

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense

Format: eBook (also available in paperback)

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.

About the book:

     A dangerous reunion they may not survive.

     FBI agent Tori Peterson intends to find her sister’s murderer, even if someone’s willing to kill her to keep the truth hidden. But that means returning home and working with the lead detective—her ex-boyfriend, Ryan Bradley. Though sparks still fly between them, Tori and Ryan must stay focused on catching a killer. . .before they are silenced for good.

My review:

     This is a fantastic romantic suspense novel!

     I love the depth of the main characters in this story. Both Tori and Ryan have a lot of memories of their time together years ago. It makes it hard for them to know how to act around each other during the current dangerous period for them. It was fun to see how they tried to work together while not really working together.

     The plot of this story had so many twists and turns that I was kept guessing right up to the end. The culprit was a complete surprise and I loved that.

     I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series.

     I’m giving this wonderful book a rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend it.

Disclaimer: *Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*