Deception (Natchez Trace Park Rangers Book #4) by Patricia Bradley


Deception (Natchez Trace Park Rangers Book #4) by Patricia Bradley

Just when I thought it couldn’t get better, it did! Lots of drama, suspense and twists and turns in this book. I enjoyed reading every chapter from beginning to end!

ISB ranger Madison wasn’t my favorite character because she was constantly running away from her feelings and avoiding talking or confronting people which really annoyed me. But she acknowledged she did that because of growing up with a bi-polar mother and tried to do better. Clayton and Madison worked well together to find out why her grandfather was attacked and in doing so, opened up to a bunch of skeletons in the closet. Who was a friend? Who wasn’t?

Letting go of grief, addictions, anger, forgiveness, and having faith in God were all themes in this book. The author did a great job of weaving in the suspense and having relatable characters with different problems all throughout the story. I really enjoyed it! Although it’s book 4 in the Park Rangers series, they can be read as stand alone novels.

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

About the Book:
After being forced to kill an FBI agent gone rogue in self-defense while working in the violent crimes unit for the Investigative Services Branch, ranger Madison Thorn is comfortable with her move to the fraud and cyber division. At least numbers don’t lie. So she’s less than thrilled when a white-collar crime investigation in Natchez, Mississippi, turns violent. She could also do without being forced to work with former-childhood-enemy-turned-infuriatingly-handsome park ranger Clayton Bradshaw.

When a woman who looks just like Madison is attacked on the same night Madison’s grandfather is shot, it becomes clear that there is something much bigger going on here and that Madison herself is in danger. Madison and Clayton will have to work together–and suppress their growing feelings for one another–if they are to discover the truth before it’s too late.

USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Patricia Bradley closes out her popular Natchez Trace Park Rangers series with this complex story of family secrets, mixed motives, and learning to trust.

About the Author
Patricia Bradley is the author of Standoff, Obsession, and Crosshairs, as well as the Memphis Cold Case novels and Logan Point series. Bradley won an Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award in Romantic Suspense, a Daphne du Maurier Award, and a Touched by Love Award; she was a Carol Award finalist; and three of her books were included in anthologies that debuted on the USA Today bestseller list. She is cofounder of Aiming for Healthy Families, Inc., and she is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Sisters in Crime. Bradley makes her home in Mississippi. Learn more at www.ptbradley.com. –This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Week 15 (day 99 and 100) of “The Great Walk 100 day Summer Challenge” video suggestions

Welcome to week 15 of “The Great Walk 100 day Summer Challenge” from 9/4 – 9/5. WE ALMOST MADE IT!!

Remember: Our goal is to be consistent so even if you can’t do 100 days of walking in a row, do the best you can and listen to your body.

If you CAN do a walk every day, it is VERY important that you mix it up by doing gentle walks, longer walks, shorter walks, indoor walks, outdoor walks, etc.

DON’T FORGET to comment below with your daily workouts to be entered to WIN PRIZES at the end of 100 days!

Here are some week 15 workout video suggestions from the Walk at Home youtube channel featuring Leslie Sansone:

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Tracking a Killer (Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Book 6) by Elizabeth Goddard

Tracking a Killer (Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit Book 6) by Elizabeth Goddard

This love inspired suspense book had lots of action, suspense, and clean romance that I really enjoyed!

FBI Special Agent Wes and Police Officer Harlow, along with her canine dog Nell are traveling to different Rocky Mountains parks to find a serial killer before they strike again. Unfortunately Harlow meets the description of the other women with blonde hair and blue eyes and is immediately targeted.

I liked learning about what cadaver canine dogs do and how they help their police units. I love the element of working k9 dogs in this series.

I also liked the main characters Wes and Harlow and getting to know some of their team members. I liked seeing them mature and work together professionally while trying to get past what happened at the academy when they were younger.

I really enjoyed reading this thrilling book and highly recommend! I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Can an officer and her furry partner
survive a killer and the wilderness?

When Rocky Mountain K-9 officer Harlow Zane and her cadaver dog, Nell, join the search for a serial killer, the last thing she expects is that she’ll draw the killer’s obsessive attention. But her former academy rival, FBI Special Agent Wes Grey, notices she matches the victim profile. After another look-alike goes missing, they must work together to catch the criminal…before Harlow’s the next to disappear.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit

Book 1: Detection Detail by Terri Reed
Book 2: Ready to Protect by Valerie Hansen
Book 3: Hiding in Montana by Laura Scott
Book 4: Undercover Assignment by Dana Mentink
Book 5: Defending from Danger by Jodie Bailey
Book 6: Tracking a Killer by Elizabeth Goddard
Book 7: Explosive Revenge by Maggie K. Black
Book 8: Rescue Mission by Lynette Eason

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elizabeth Goddard is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than fifty novels. Her books have sold over one million copies. She is a Carol Award winner and a Daphne du Maurier Award finalist. When she’s not writing, she loves spending time with her family, traveling to find inspiration for her next book, and serving with her husband in ministry. For more information about her books, visit her website at www.ElizabethGoddard.com. –This text refers to the paperback edition.

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STRONG30 September fitness challenge #Strong30 #WalkStrongRoanoke

For the next 30 days of September we are going to work on becoming stronger…. Physically stronger, Emotionally stronger and Mentally stronger!

We are almost done with our summer 100 day walk challenge so a 20 min daily walk should be easy and hopefully part of your daily routine. If not, start tomorrow and make it a habit for the next 30 days.

Here are some Leslie Sansone heart healthy workouts that I love:

Journaling and having a grateful heart and mind will help us focus on the positive instead of the negative. I want to become a more positive and grateful person, don’t you?

Lastly, lets work on our mentally health by empowering and expanding our mind! Reading a good book, listening to a podcast, learning a new skill, taking an education class…whatever you want to do in as little as 5 mins a day will help!

I hope you will join me every day in September by focusing on these 3 things DAILY and I KNOW we will be stronger by the end of the month!

Comment below if you’re ready to become stronger this month with me!

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“Twin Murder Mix-Up” by Sami A. Abrams REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

About the Book

Book: Twin Murder Mix-Up

Author: Sami A. Abrams

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release date: August 23, 2022

A case of mistaken identity…

has lethal results

After capturing a murder on her camera, photographer Amy Baker becomes the next target—but her identical twin is killed instead. Now on the run with her sister’s newborn, Amy has only one person to turn to—Detective Keith Young, her childhood crush. But when they discover Keith is the baby’s father, can he regain Amy’s trust to keep them safe…before the killer strikes again?

 

Click here to get your copy!

My Review

This love inspired suspense story had it all! Lots of action, suspense, a damsel in distress, an adorable baby, and a handsome hero!

After Amy’s twin is murdered, she grabs her baby and runs to the only person she trusts-childhood friend Keith. Unfortunately, they are both keeping secrets from each other but throughout the book they learn that its better to be honest despite the hurt. They both have personal issues to work thru but they did a good job of working together and relying on God, forgiveness, family and love to help them.

Thrilling action from beginning to end with a great surprise ending! I really enjoyed this book!

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 lives in Northern California, but she’ll always be a Kansas girl at heart. She loves to travel and watch sports. However, most evenings, you’ll find her engrossed in a romantic suspense novel. She thinks a crime plus a little romance is the recipe for a great story.

 

More from Sami

#Authorproblems   That’s what the excitement around Keith Young was…a problem—Kinda. Lol!

When I started to hear request for his story, I panicked. Authors don’t want to disappoint their readers. And being new to the published scene…Well, you get the picture. 😊

After the release of Buried Cold Case Secrets, many readers told me they wanted Keith’s story. In fact, the overwhelming response puzzled me. What had I done to create such a buzz about Jason’s partner? And of course, I had to ask why?

The general answer I received…Keith’s a nice guy and the perfect partner.

I have to admit, I got a little nervous since I had already written his story. And I worried if I’d done his character justice?

However, after writing Buried Cold Case Secrets, I knew Keith had to have his own story. He’s such a great guy and needed his happily ever after. So, I dove in and asked, what would happen if he made a huge mistake? Not just a physical one, but a heart one.

By the time I finished, I loved seeing Keith and Amy move past their poor choices and hurt to find acceptance and love. The perfect ending to Keith’s struggles.

All that to say, I hope you love Keith and Amy’s story as much as I do.  #TeamKeith

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, August 27

Bizwings Blog, August 27

The Avid Reader, August 27

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, August 28

Christina’s Corner, August 28

Genesis 5020, August 29

Texas Book-aholic, August 29

Inklings and notions, August 30

Through the Fire Blogs, August 30

EmpowerMoms, August 30

Betti Mace, August 31

deb’s Book Review, August 31

For Him and My Family, September 1

Pause for Tales, September 1

The Sacred Line, September 1

She Lives To Read, September 2

Locks, Hooks and Books, September 2

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, September 3

Britt Reads Fiction, September 3

For the Love of Literature, September 4

Lights in a Dark World, September 4

Paula’s Persuasion, September 4

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 5

Book Looks by Lisa, September 5

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, September 6

Vicarious Living, September 6

Mary Hake, September 6

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, September 7

Bigreadersite, September 7

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 8

Blogging With Carol, September 8

Simple Harvest Reads, September 9 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Labor Not in Vain, September 9

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Sami is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon card and signed copy of Twin Murder Mix-Up (US only) or eBook for outside the US!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/210ca/twin-murder-mix-up-celebration-tour-giveaway

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