Inspirational Suspense

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 4 stars

Former police officer turned FBI Negotiator, Juliana Jameson, is called in to handle a hostage situation involving the perpetrator, a federal judge and a full courtroom. Juliana prides herself on having never lost a hostage and she feels the pressure to maintain that record especially since School Resource Officer Clay Fox’s sister is in there. The situation is tense, and when a seemingly copycat situation arises on its heels, Juliana’s skills are further put to the test. It appears that someone is out to get her, but even more alarming is that her teenage sister, Dottie, of whom Juliana is guardian, could also be a target. And if Juliana and Clay think they’ve got things all figured out they’d better think again because the worst is yet to come.

I‘m enjoying this series. It’s action packed and clean, no profanity. In Crossfire we meet Juliana Jameson who’s in law enforcement due to an incident from her past that she tries hard to suppress but doesn’t always succeed. Clay Fox, the SRO at Dottie’s school has a similar problem so it was nice to see how he and Juliana grew close enough to support one another through their trauma. Both have younger sisters that they are trying to protect from various threats, including a bully and some unstable individuals. There was a twist that I didn’t see coming. I liked how some of the characters from the first book in the series, Life Flight, were present in the story, especially Life Flight pilot, Penny Carlton. The Charlotte, NC, setting was great, too.

I had a niggle regarding the portrayal of one of the characters, André Wilson. Perhaps it is my own sensitivity so I won’t comment further about that.

The audiobook narrator, Sara Sheckells, does an excellent job!! Her narrating skills is one of the reasons why I was so eager to read this next book in the series. She brings the characters, including the villains, to life.

Thank you, Tantor Audio, for a free download of Crossfire.

Seek and Find by Dana Mentink
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Another great love-inspired suspense story by Dana Mentink. I was thoroughly entertained by Seek and Find – on the edge of my seat wondering who the perpetrator was. I always enjoy Dana Mentink’s suspense books. She writes them so skillfully. If I didn’t know better I’d think she was a cop.

Madison Coles is a reporter intent on finding out why there is a string of homicides being committed in the town of Desert Valley. With three attempts on her own life it’s clear that someone doesn’t appreciate her inquisitiveness. Rookie K-9 officer James Harrison, along with his lovable bloodhound Hawk, have to keep an eye on her, but that’s not easy when Madison prefers to be left alone to pursue her intentions, and James has little respect for reporters since they’ve more or less ruined his family’s life. Only, while both are annoyed by each others’ assigned duties, they can’t deny the attraction that’s forming between them. But both James and Madison have deeply-rooted trust issues that keep getting in the way. Will they learn to let down their guard and allow love to blossom while at the same time joining forces to catch a killer, or will their stubborn resolve interfere with the investigation and drive them apart?

Seek and Find is a great little suspense novel that will hold your attention through to the end. The characters were relatable, and I found myself sympathizing with their personal plights. This made the story even more engaging because I wanted to know how things would turn out for both the main characters and a few of the secondary ones. Hawk was a joy to envision and I loved his presence in the book. There were a couple of small parts within the story that I was left feeling a little curious about, but since this book is part of a mini-series written by several different authors, I presume some of my questions could be answered in the next installment. Other than that, Seek and Find was a great book, and if you like fast moving suspense novels, you’re sure to be pleased with this one.

Thank you Dana Mentink for an ARC of Seek and Find. In exchange I have provided an honest review.

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