He has a witness to defend… and their future hangs in the balance.

Deputy Drake Shaw rescues single mom Isabelle Morris from an assailant’s attack, only to be mistaken for her late husband. After exposing the corruption at her health-care company, Isabelle fears danger has followed her and her daughter all the way to their remote cabin. Now Drake must keep them safe long enough for Isabelle to testify against her former boss. But when her child is taken, the stakes are raised. Can they survive to unravel the truth about the present…and the past?

MY REVIEW:

Isabelle and her daughter Kelsey travel from Tennessee to Texas to get out of the spotlight of her recent whistle blowing incident on her boss after multiple attempts are made to hurt Kelsey and Isabelle.
While in a small Texas town, they end up meeting local deputy Drake Shaw. Isabelle can’t believe how similar Drake looks and acts like her deceased husband Ray. Is it a case of mistaken identity?
This story has lots of action and twists that kept me engaged chapter after chapter. I loved all the characters and storyline! I also loved the second chance for love element for Drake and Isabelle.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

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About the Author
Award winning author Virginia Vaughan was born and raised in Mississippi and has never strayed far from those borders. Blessed to come from a large, Southern family, her fondest memories include listening to stories recounted by family and friends around the large dinner table. She was a lover of books even from a young age, devouring gothic romance novels and stories of romance, danger, and love. She soon started writing them herself. Connect with Virginia at virginiavaughanonline.com

To prove her innocence she’ll have to expose a lethal conspiracy.

A frantic call from her best friend sends district attorney Paige Grayson running right into a trap—and now she’s being framed for her friend’s murder. With the police after her and evidence against her stacking up, she seeks refuge in Amish country—and the help of her first love, Elijah King, to clear her name. To expose the drug dealer setting Paige up, they must work together while evading a ruthless criminal and the police. With threats closing in and time running out, one wrong move could be their last.

MY REVIEW:

This was a fast paced love inspired suspense story filled with danger, intrigue, action and more! This was such an incredible book with twists and turns that kept me glued to the story chapter after chapter.

Paige and her dog Gunner, along with her friend Elijah are on the run against the drug dealer Ghost, the police, and other invisible threats along the way. Each page is filled with suspense as they run for their lives trying to figure out the clues to Hallie’s death and what she left behind. Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop!

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About the Author
Mary Alford is a USA Today bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can’t put down. Her titles have been finalists for several awards, including the Daphne Du Maurier, the Beverly, the Maggie, and the Selah. She and her husband live in the heart of Texas in the middle of 70 acres with two cats and one dog. Learn more about Mary at www.maryalford.net.

MY REVIEW: 

Another awesome “Home to Orchard Springs” story involving the foster children of the Abbotts, known as “The Flock”. Stone, the oldest, returns home to reunite with Pop and to try and clear his name from an event almost 9 years prior. Emma and her daughter Maddie return to the small town to help her parents and work on the Abbott Farm.
Stone and Emma have immediate chemistry but its hard to maintain a friendship with secrets. I loved the story line, the farm setting and family dynamics. I loved that the other Flock kids are mentioned throughout like Jen, David and Allie; who are all from previous stories. Fun, heartwarming stories-highly recommend! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!
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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Canyon of Deceit by DiAnn Mills hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Canyon of Deceit

Author: DiAnn Mills

Publisher: Tyndale Fiction

Release Date: September 9, 2025

Genre: Romantic Mystery & Suspense

A rescue team searches for a missing young girl and suspects all is not as it seems in this high-stakes romantic suspense novel from the author of Lethal Standoff and Facing the Enemy.

When wilderness survival expert Therese Palmer receives a frantic phone call from former colleague Professor Rurik Ivanov, she is shocked by the news that his young daughter, Alina, is missing—and that Rurik wants Therese’s help finding her. She’s sure Rurik hasn’t given her the whole story . . . especially since he refuses to report the kidnapping to the police. Yet with a child’s life hanging in the balance, Therese can’t turn down this mission. She knows the clock is ticking and she can’t do this alone.

Therese reaches out to Texas Ranger Blane Gardner, whom she met seven months ago during one of her training courses in wilderness survival skills. Blane’s specialized training and background with the Crisis Negotiation Unit make him uniquely prepared for this search-and-rescue mission. He agrees to help Therese and to accept Rurik’s terms to keep Alina’s disappearance quiet, and as the two begin working together, Therese is determined the spark growing between them won’t distract from their mission to save Alina.

Traversing deep into the desert of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Alina’s last known location, Therese and Blane struggle to separate truth from lies within the mix of intel they’re receiving. As they close in on answers that suggest the involvement of Russian organized crime and a high-profile international assassination attempt, they must fight to rescue Alina before she becomes an innocent casualty of a much bigger plot—no matter the risk to their own lives.

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MY REVIEW: 

This high adventure book was riveting and full of twists and suspense at every turn. I loved the setting in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, New Mexico as Texas Ranger Blane and Wilderness Survival Expert Therese embark on a dangerous mission to save a young child. Will the the dangerous outdoor elements or unpredictable assassins win against Blane and Therese?

I really enjoyed reading this clean Christian fiction book! Highly recommend if you like on the edge of your seat, page turning adventure! I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She weaves memorable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels with threads of romance. DiAnn believes every breath of life is someone’s story, so why not capture those moments and create a thrilling adventure?

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards, the Selah Award, and the Golden Scroll; and been finalists for the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award and the Carol Award.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers and an active member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, and International Thriller Writers. DiAnn continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on social media or her website, diannmills.com

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Canyon of Deceit and $25 gift card to winner’s choice bookstore!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 9, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on September 16, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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