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    Hostage Rescue by Lisa Harris

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    On the run from kidnappers in the Rocky Mountains, she must put her life in a cowboy’s hands . . .

    Taking a break from her busy life as a prosecutor in Denver, Gwen Ryland is blissfully enjoying a canyon hike with her brother—until they’re accosted by two masked men. When Gwen takes a fall and an armed man interrupts the struggle, they take her brother hostage and escape. But they intend to pursue her through the Rocky Mountains until they catch her too . . .
     
    Now Gwen’s life depends on the man who once broke her friend’s heart—former army ranger Caden O’Callaghan. But can they figure out what the men want in time to save her brother . . . and Gwen?
     
    The author about her intentions as she writes her stories and characters:

    “I want my stories to be fast-paced and exciting, but I also want to show how real people might react to difficult, intense situations. And how God can use them in spite of their weaknesses.”

    Lisa Harris

     

     

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    June First by Jennifer Hartmann

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    Are you ready for a heartbreaking forbidden love story that will leave you breathless? A slow-burn, taboo romance about the kind of love that defies rules—and changes everything.

    Want to know what happens to a man who barely claws his way out of a tragedy, only to fall right into the arms of the one girl in the world he isn’t allowed to love? Another tragedy, that’s what.

    When Brant was six years old, his father made a choice that altered the course of his entire life. Because of what he did, the only girl Brant ever loved became the only girl he couldn’t have. Though in a lot of ways, he did have her… He had her first steps, her first words, her first smile. He had her milestones, her heartbreaks, her dreams. He had her heart so woven in with his, he didn’t know where she ended, and he began. Only, as the years pressed on, lines became blurred—and the blurrier the line, the easier it is to cross.

    They say tragedy comes in threes. For Brant, that was true. The first one changed him, the second one broke him, and the third one healed him. But at the center of all that tragedy, there is a love story. And at the center of that love story, there is June.

    A 6 star review of the novel:

    “An astonishing tale of family ties, loss, and forbidden love comes alive through Jennifer Hartmann’s sublime writing and deeply human characters in a novel that is so beautifully written and thought out, you’ll want to reread it almost as soon as you reach the end.”

    Natasha is a book junkie

     

     

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    SEAL’s Target by Makenna Jameison

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    Surviving her plane’s hijacking was only the beginning…

    Navy SEAL Wyatt “Wildcard” Miller hasn’t forgotten the beautiful blonde he rescued in Manila. Singled out by terrorists, she endured the unthinkable. The last place Wyatt expects to see her is on the shores of Oahu. The instant spark they both felt is still there, but he senses she’s hiding something. Travel blogger Callie Spencer saw more than she should have when terrorists took control of her flight. Traumatized, she flees to Hawaii, hoping the tropical island will soothe her frayed nerves, but her world jolts back to life when she runs into Wyatt. Callie starts to remember bits and pieces of her ordeal—a face, a new terror plot. The man haunting Callie’s nightmares knows who she is—and he’ll track her down at all costs. Can Wyatt keep her safe a second time and also make her his?
    A 5-star review of the novel:

    “Great characters, excellent storyline, great writing. Definitely keeps you engaged. I really enjoyed this one. Will definitely finish the series. Enjoy!!”

    Deb — Amazon

     

     

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    Calculated Vendetta by Jodie Bailey

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    A reporter and her Army sergeant ex track down who’s killing her sources in this inspirational romantic suspense adventure.

    When army journalist Casey Jordan’s attacked, she’s convinced it’s a random mugging—until a killer comes after the military team she’s interviewing. But who’s the real target: Casey or her ex—staff sergeant Travis Heath? Despite an attraction that still lingers, Travis pushed Casey away months ago, convinced military life leaves no room for attachments. But when the attacks grow increasingly personal, Travis begins to question his chosen path. As the targets of a killer’s vendetta, though, it could be too late to make up for lost time . . . because he and Casey may not have a future to share. What the author on her favorite part about being a writer:

    “The best thing about being a writer is meeting new characters. I love when a character “starts talking.” It’s like making a new friend, and I can spend hours just exploring who they are and where they’re going. If I’m not careful, I get lost in getting to know the characters instead of writing their story. Then again, it’s always fun to start the story, to put them into situations and see what happens next!”

    Jodie Bailey

     

     

  • Book cover of The Girl from the Hidden Forest
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    The Girl from the Hidden Forest by Hannah Linder

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    The nightmares may free her…but destroy the man she loves.

    Eliza Ellis has stayed hidden in Balfour Forest for as long as she can remember. Perhaps her only friends are the trees, or her little dog, or her story-telling father called Captain. But at least she is safe from the cruel world outside, a world Captain has warned her against and protected her from. That is, until a handsome stranger named Felton Northwood invades her quiet forest and steals her away. Why does he tell such lies? Why does he insist that her name is Miss Eliza Gillingham, daughter of a viscount, who disappeared fourteen years ago after the murder of her own mother? A murder Eliza is said to have witnessed. When Felton returns Eliza to Monbury Manor and reunites her with a man who is told to be her father, all she remembers are the strange nightmares that have plagued her since childhood. Why have they suddenly grown worse? Are the answers hidden inside her own mind? As danger mounts and lethal attempts are made on her life, Eliza and Felton must work together to uncover the identity of a killer who has stayed silent for fourteen years. When she finally uncovers the horrendous memories trapped in her mind, will divulging the truth cost her the man she loves—and both of their lives? What the author wants the reader to take away from this novel:

    “As beautiful as stories are, as magical and lulling as our imagination can sometimes be, reality will always be just a little bit sweeter. Sometimes we need to step out of our dreams, put away our books, and embrace the real world around us. We all have a story to live. I hope the reader, like Eliza, can see the beauty in finding it outside of pages.”

    Hannah Kinder