“The Last Chance Cowboy” by Jody Hedlund

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About the Book


The Last Chance Cowboy

Title: The Last Chance Cowboy

Series: Colorado Cowboys #5
Author: Jody Hedlund
Publisher: Bethany House Publishing
Release Date: February 14, 2023

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

With danger drawing ever closer, their only hope of saving their futures lies in each other.

As a midwife, Catherine Remington is successful in bringing new life into the world, but she’s failed one too many times in finding true love. When she’s accused of a murder she didn’t commit, she’s forced to flee to Colorado to honor a patient’s dying wish by delivering a newborn infant to his father.

The repentant prodigal Dylan McQuaid is finally back in Fairplay. As sheriff, he’s doing his best to prove to the town he’s a changed man and worthy of their trust. When a woman shows up with an infant son he didn’t know he had, Dylan is left with only complicated choices on what to do next.

Having grown attached to Dylan’s son, Catherine doesn’t want to part ways with the infant, but what she doesn’t bargain for is how easily she’ll fall for the charming sheriff, or how quickly the past will catch up with her and put their love and lives in danger.

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Excerpt from the book: 

“I’ll be right back.” Catherine crossed to the door and exited before Kit could object. As she
stepped into the dank hallway, the light from the window at the far end spilled inside and
illuminated a scene that made her blood run cold.
A well-dressed, bald-headed man with a paunch held a gun to another man’s chest, a half-
naked man who looked as though he’d just been dragged from the bed in the room behind him.
She didn’t have to see the bald-headed man’s face to know who he was. She’d been at enough political events and parties to recognize him. Rocky Rogers Kenna, alderman of the Nineteenth Precinct in the First Ward.

She also recognized the half-naked man. His long neck and equally long arms had earned him the nickname Stretch in political circles, as had his penchant for stretching the truth. He led the charge of sullying the reputations of the aldermen who refused to join in corrupt policies, including her own father’s, fabricating lies upon lies. Of course, most God-fearing people disregarded everything Stretch said. But still, he was a dangerous man to oppose.
Before she could make sense of what was going on, a gunshot echoed in the hallway, and
Stretch stumbled against the wall. As he slid down, blood smeared a trail, the red a stark
contrast to the light floral wallpaper. When he landed on the floor, he collapsed into an
unmoving heap.
Rocky kicked Stretch, sending him sprawling into the open doorway, revealing a bullet holedirectly at his heart. His body flopped, his arms and legs at odd angles.

He was dead. Rocky had killed Stretch.
Catherine sucked in a sharp breath.
Rocky pivoted and in the next instant was pointing his gun at her.

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About the Author

Jody Hedlund

Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of over 30 historical novels for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive the full paperback set of the five books in the Colorado Cowboys series!

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“Fraser” by Susan May Warren

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Fraser
Title: Fraser

Series: The Minnesota Marshalls #1

Author: Susan May Warren
Publisher: SDG Publishing
Release Date: February 14, 2023

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Fraser Marshall is pretty sure his career as a Spec Ops fighter is over. Yes, he’s gone into private security, working for Jones, Inc, but his last gig ended with him wounded and taken captive. And those wounds just won’t heal. The last thing he wants to do is stick around his family’s winery pressing grapes. But what choices does he have?

The answer comes via a panicked phone call from his kid brother, Creed.

Help, Fraser. I’m in over my head…
Yeah he is, because he’s run away with a princess, with her bodyguard hot on the trail. And said bodyguard, Pippa Butler is going to hunt them down, no matter the cost.
Even if she has to join forces with a bossy, arrogant former American SEAL. But Pippa has her own set of lethal skills, and if Fraser gets in the way, she’ll leave him on the side of the road. Still, maybe he’s not a terrible side-kick. He is handsome, and he makes her laugh…
No, no, bad Pippa! She has no room for a man—an American—in her life. And Fraser hasn’t ever considered slowing down. Even if Pippa has him wondering if there is a different future ahead.
But there’s more to the story than a Romeo-and-Juliet runaway romance. Princess Imani has seen a murder, and the perpetrator isn’t going to let her get away. Will Fraser and Pippa find the couple first?
And if they do, can they work together to keep them safe?

It’ll be tough if their hearts get in the way…

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MY REVIEW: 

I absolutely LOVE reading books by this author and this new book is no exception! This is book 1 of The Minnesota Marshalls and we are introduced to the siblings who will be in future books. This exciting story follows Minnesota brother Fraser who meets bodyguard Pippa along the way as they try to track down Creed and the missing princess. They were both great characters and I loved reading about them working together.

Family drama, intrigue and excitement filled the pages from beginning to end that kept me reading. I thoroughly enjoyed this faith filled, clean, romantic suspense story and can’t wait to read more from this series!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Susan May Warren

With nearly 2 million books sold, critically acclaimed novelist Susan May Warren is the Christy, RITA, and Carol award-winning author of over ninety novels with Tyndale, Barbour, Steeple Hill, and Summerside Press. Known for her compelling plots and unforgettable characters, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic-suspense, thrillers, rom-com, and Christmas novellas. With books translated into eight languages, many of her novels have been ECPA and CBA bestsellers, were chosen as Top Picks by Romantic Times, and have won the RWA’s Inspirational Reader’s Choice contest and the American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year award. She’s a three-time RITA finalist and an eight-time Christy finalist.

Connect with Susan by visiting susanmaywarren.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


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(1) winner will receive a print copy of Fraser and $10 Susan May Warren Store gift card!

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“Brooke” by Ronie Kendig

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Welcome to the Blog + Review Blitz for Brooke by Ronie Kendig, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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Brooke
Title: Brooke

Series: The Metcalfes #4
Author: Ronie Kendig
Publisher: Task Force Press
Release Date: February 6, 2023

Genre: Clean with faith elements, Romantic Suspense

Prioritizing career over family cost Brooke Metcalfe Mulroney everything—her relationship with her siblings, her marriage, her children. Written off by her family, she delves deeper into her work. Until a life-altering moment offers a chance at something she didn’t know she wanted—redemption. But her self-centered ways nip at her heels as she goes on the lam to do what she knows is right.

Former Special Forces operator and founder of MiLE, Cord Taggart wages war on human trafficking by taking the violence to the wicked, determined to never again let an innocent die because he did nothing. But maybe he’s bitten off more than he can chew this time as he works to track down New York City high-powered attorney Brooke Metcalfe, who is MIA. Then there’s her brothers who have threatened to chase him into the afterlife should he fail.

Tricky are the hours as Cord negotiates many battles: freeing the captives, demolishing the Trench that has made millions off the skin-trade industry, and his growing, deep-rooted feelings for the bombshell in her highfalutin tower. Brooke must put her life—and heart—in the hands of the thick-skulled operator.

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Other Books in Series

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MY REVIEW

I couldn’t wait to read this book after reading the other Metcalf books. The author included a warning at the beginning of the book that it may be hard to read due to the content of child abuse and trafficking. It was emotional to read and upsetting at time, but nothing graphic. There were alot of emotions, heartache and drama.
I really liked getting to know Brooke and Cord and I liked that Brooke’s brothers made an appearance in this story as well. It was interesting to learn that sometimes even family members don’t know or understand what a sibling is going through. Things aren’t always as they appear.
I read this story  in one sitting because I had to find out what would happen to Brooke and the kids.  Steady pace that kept my interest from beginning to end. I can’t wait to read more from this series!!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Ronie Kendig

Ronie Kendig is a bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty books. She grew up an Army brat, and now she and her Army-veteran husband have returned to their beloved Texas after a nearly ten-year stint in the Northeast. They survive on Sonic runs, barbecue, and peach cobbler that they share–sometimes–with Benning the Stealth Golden. Ronie’s degree in psychology has helped her pen novels of intense, raw characters.

Connect with Ronie by visiting roniekendig.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive the entire signed set of The Metcalfes paperbacks!

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“Detecting Secrets” by Sami Abrams

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Detecting Secrets
Title: Detecting Secrets

Series: Deputies of Anderson County #3
Author: Sami A. Abrams
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: February 21, 2023

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Tracking the scents of the missing

might be the only way to save them. 

Partnered with her air-scent dog and Sheriff Dennis Monroe, marriage and family therapist Charlotte Bradley is desperate to put an end to a black-market baby smuggling ring in Anderson County. Who is kidnapping the pregnant girls she counsels and taking their babies? As Charlotte searches for answers, she and Dennis must dodge gunfire and deadly attacks. But the sinister agenda they uncover just might include her.
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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Other Books In Series

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MY REVIEW

This was a really good, steady pace, suspense story that kept me riveted from beginning to end! Family therapist and rescue handler Charlotte keeps getting targeted and needs the protection of Sheriff Dennis and his dog.

Together they discover that the girls she is helping are being targeted in a baby smuggling ring.  Due to the content, this book was a little upsetting, but not graphic.

Great suspense story about second chances, family and love. I really enjoyed it and the characters, especially the K9 aspect!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.


About the Author

Sami A. Abrams

Award-winning, bestselling author Sami Abrams grew up hating to read. It wasn’t until her 30’s that she found authors that captured her attention. Now, most evenings, you can find her engrossed in a Romantic Suspense. In her opinion, a crime and a little romance is the recipe for a great story.

She lives in Northern California, but she will always be a Kansas girl at heart. She has a love of sports, family, and travel. However, a cabin at Lake Tahoe writing her next story is definitely at the top of her list.

Connect with Sami by visiting samiaabrams.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.


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(2) winners will receive a copy of Detecting Secrets (print US only, ebook international) and a $10 Amazon gift card!

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“Alaskan Avalanche Escape” by Darlene L. Turner

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Alaskan Avalanche Escape
Title: Alaskan Avalanche Escape

Author: Darlene L. Turner
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: February 21, 2023

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Sabotage in the mountains…

Can this K-9 sniff out the truth?

After surviving a sudden avalanche, mountain survival expert Jayla Hoyt and her search-and-rescue K-9 discover that it was no accident—someone deliberately triggered the mountain explosion. To uncover the culprit, she’ll have to partner with Alaska park ranger Bryson Clarke, a man she doesn’t trust. But when the investigators become targets, can they capture the criminal mastermind…before they’re buried alive?
From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
 

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MY REVIEW

This was a riveting suspense story that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end! I  felt like I was there in person along side Jayla, Hercules, and Bryson on the Alaskan mountains.

This story had great imagery and location setting and I even learned some things about avalanches and surviving in the cold.

Tragic things have happened to both Jayla and Bryson that have them questioning their faith in God and even in others around them which makes them relatable characters.

Lots of suspense, drama, and some clean romance. I truly cannot say enough great things about this book! Highly recommend but be warned, once you start reading it you won’t want to stop!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Darlene L. Turner

Darlene L. Turner is an award-winning author and lives with her husband, Jeff in Ontario, Canada. Her love of suspense began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into her writing and believes readers will be captured by her plots, inspired by her strong characters, and moved by her inspirational message.

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(4) winners will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

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