Fire Mountain by Dana Mentink

About the Book

Book: Fire Mountain (Elements of Danger Series)

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense

Release Date: July 1, 2025

In the shadow of a threatening volcano, long-haul trucker Kit Garrido wakes up in her crashed big rig, unable to recall what happened or why she’s suddenly in possession of someone’s baby. Fiercely independent, she has to admit that perhaps this time she could use a little help.

As the threat of eruption grows, former cop Cullen Landry refuses to leave his cabin in the evacuation area, which is why he’s the only one left who can help Kit escape the crumpled cab of her truck. He doesn’t want to get tangled up in the mystery of the beautiful woman with an abandoned infant, but when he sees the bullet hole in the windshield and the bloody handprint on the interior, he realizes that he’s in this thing, like it or not.

When two armed men with ill intent approach, the race is on to stay alive, discover the truth, and find the baby’s missing mother–all while a deadly mountain rains fire from above.

 

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MY REVIEW: 

This high adventure book had it all-earthquakes, volcanos, shootings, running from the bad guys-danger at every turn!

I really enjoyed reading this clean, Christian fiction filled with drama and intrigue. I liked getting to know the main characters Tater Tot, Kit, Cullen and Archie as they race against the clock to save themselves before either the volcano or the bad guys get them. So much adventure in every chapter. I really enjoyed reading this book-highly recommend!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and a Holt Medallion winner. She is the author of over fifty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Revell and Poisoned Pen Press.

 

 

 

More from Dana

Hello, dear readers! Are you ready to leap into the world of a woman trapped near an erupting volcano? I know. Dropping that character into circumstances where the very earth under their feet is unreliable, where they are cut off from their technology, their transportation, civilization itself with no way to summon help, feels almost cruel. Imagine you’re in a volcano eruption zone with no way out. Now add in a stranger’s baby, a vulnerable infant, , and you are their only hope to stay alive. Why am I so compelled by those scenarios? Me, the woman who loses her backpack in the airport. I believe it’s because in those difficult, stressful moments when we accept our own helplessness that the grace of God shines brightest. Real people and fictional ones survive. Wells of strength are discovered. Hidden rivers of resilience surface. Big cities, island roads, overpasses, in the shadows of volcanoes… in the darkest moments we realize we’re never truly without His help.

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“Hunting the Amish Witness” by Dana R. Lynn

Hunting the Amish Witness JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Hunting the Amish Witness by Dana R. Lynn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Hunting the Amish Witness

Title: Hunting The Amish Witness 
Series:
Amish Country Justice #20 
Author:
Dana R. Lynn 
Publisher:
Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date:
July 29, 2025 
Genre:
Romantic Suspense

A witness in hiding.

An enemy with a vendetta.

After discovering her best friend’s dead body, Miriam Troyer knows two things: the killer is the same man who murdered her husband…and he wants her dead. With the culprit in pursuit, Miriam goes on the run with her baby and seeks refuge in the Amish community she left behind. However, after an attack leaves Miriam with no memory, Caleb Schultz, a man from her past, must step in to protect her and her daughter. But the criminal is determined to silence Miriam for good and will stop at nothing to get his revenge.

 

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Harlequin | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | ChristianBook | Bookshop | BookBub

More in This Series

Deadly Amish Reunion Amish Country Threats

Amish Christmas Escape Amish Cradle Conspiracy Hidden Amish Target

more Amish Country Justice series titles


MY REVIEW: 

This book had a thrilling plot full of adventure right from the beginning until the very end. I liked getting to know the main characters Miriam, Ella Mae and Caleb as they run for their lives against a group of drug dealers and killers. Things are not as they seem and Miriam doesn’t know who to trust when an accident leaves her with no memory.

I liked the suspenseful plot, great characters, and Amish community setting. I recognized the characters mentioned in this book from the author’s previous Amish Country Justice novels. If you like on the edge of your seat action and clean romance, you will love this one!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Dana R. Lynn

Dana R. Lynn is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author who believes in the power of God to touch people through stories. She met her husband at a wedding in Pennsylvania and told her parents she had met her future husband. Nineteen months later, they were married. Today, they live in rural Pennsylvania and are entering the world of empty nesters. She is a teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing by day and writes stories of romance and danger at night. Dana is an avid reader, loves cats and thinks chocolate should be a food group. She’s a recipient of the Daphne Du Maurier Award, the Maggie Award, the Selah Award, and the New England Reader’s Choice Award. In addition to these awards, she’s finaled in both the Carol Awards and the Holt Medallion.

Connect with Dana by visiting danarlynn.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.


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Hunting the Amish Witness JustRead Tours blog tour giveaway

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“Burning Justice” by Lisa Phillips

Burning Justice Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Burning Justice by Lisa Phillips hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Burning Justice

 
Title: Burning Justice
Series: Chasing Fire: Alaska #6
Author: Lisa Phillips
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: August 5, 2025

Genre: Romantic Suspense

RESCUE. DANGER. DEVOTION.

THIS TIME, THEIR HEARTS ARE ON THE LINE.

She’s been searching for her father for fifteen years…
Maria Sanchez has spent her entire career as a CIA operative searching for her father, and she’s not going to let some tough, arrogant former-soldier-turned-hotshot stand in her way.
His life was upended on a single fateful mission…
After being betrayed, branded a traitor, and declared dead, Kane Foster has a lot prove—and he’s not going to let his team—or his country—down. Even if he has to douse the sparks between him and his feisty teammate. Because some things are more important than love.
Now someone tell that to his heart…

As the smoke clears on this pulse-pounding series, buried truths will be uncovered and loyalties tested in this sizzling finale to the Chasing Alaska romantic suspense series.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Sunrise Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookBub

More in this Series:

Burning Hearts Burning Rivals Burning Escape Burning Secrets Burning Truth


MY REVIEW: 

I am so sad to see this series end! I was able to read most of the books in order, although they can be read as stand alone novels.  This series and story were full of faith, love, high adventure, deceit, danger, plot twists and more!

In this story we get to know Maria, Kane and his team of Troubled Boys as they search for a missing man who was captured over 15 years ago.  If you’re looking for an amazing Christian romance with pulse pounding action and suspense; don’t wait another minute to read this series!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Lisa Phillips

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 90 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after.

Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). As a worship leader for Calvary Chapel churches in her local area, Lisa has discovered a love for mentoring new ministry members and youth worship musicians.

Discover the exciting world of Last Chance County at www.lastchancecounty.com.

Connect with Lisa by visiting www.authorlisaphillips.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 Burning Justice and a $10 gift card to the Sunrise Shop!

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“Fire Mountain” by Dana Mentink

Fire Mountain JustRead Takeover Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover Blitz for Fire Mountain by Dana Mentink hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Fire Mountain

Title: Fire Mountain

Series: Elements of Danger #1
Author: Dana Mentink
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: July 1, 2025

Genre: Mystery & Romantic Suspense

Fire rains from above as they fight to discover the truth and stay alive.

In the shadow of a threatening volcano, long-haul trucker Kit Garrido wakes up in her crashed big rig, unable to recall what happened or why she’s suddenly in possession of someone’s baby. Fiercely independent, she has to admit that perhaps this time she could use a little help.

 As the threat of eruption grows, former cop Cullen Landry refuses to leave his cabin in the evacuation area, which is why he’s the only one left who can help Kit escape the crumpled cab of her truck. He doesn’t want to get tangled up in the mystery of the beautiful woman with an abandoned infant, but when he sees the bullet hole in the windshield and the bloody handprint on the interior, he realizes that he’s in this thing, like it or not.

When two armed men with ill intent approach, the race is on to stay alive, discover the truth, and find the baby’s missing mother–all while a deadly mountain rains fire from above.

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Revell | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop


Excerpt from the book: 

He was still scanning the horizon, lost in thought. His gaze wandered back over the contents of her cab, the wrecked steering wheel, the imploded glass. Eyes narrow- ing, he suddenly went still for a long moment before he let out a low whistle. “We’ve got more problems than a math textbook.”
She felt like laughing. “Besides the fact that I was in a crash and now we’re stranded
somewhere in an evacuation area near a volcano that’s about to erupt?”
He scrubbed a hand over the back of his neck. “Yeah, besides that.”
She tried for a calming breath, but it hurt coming in and going out. “Like what?”
He pointed. “Take a look for yourself.”
At first she could not understand the significance of the little round hole punched in the driver’s side window or the second one two inches below it. “Are those . . .”
“Bullet holes. Yes, ma’am.”
She gaped. “Someone . . . shot at me?”
“Appears that way. Could explain why you crashed.” “Who would do that?”
“Great question. Carrying precious cargo?” “I don’t—”
He cut her off with a sigh. “Remember. Right.”
A shooter had tried to kill her? Steal her cargo? And was possibly still out there? Cullen stood motionless, watch- ing her. He was a stranger . . . with no vehicle visible that she could see. He indicated something else with a jut of his chin. She looked. A splotch of red caught her attention, and she gasped. The small print on the passenger window was a bloody, partial outline of a hand. Cold inched along her nerves.

His brows drew together, lines bracketing his fore- head. “Not your blood. You were still
strapped in when I arrived.”
“And not yours?”
He held up his calloused palms as if she were attempt- ing to rob him. “No blood, and that’s a tiny print. I got big hands.”
Someone had pushed their way out of her truck. Some- one bleeding. “I was alone. I never
travel with anyone else.”
“Until today maybe.”
“No. I was alone.”
“Ms. Kit, we can talk about that after we’re clear of this location. Gotta get out. Take us
‘bout a half hour to reach my truck. Let’s stick to the trees in case whoever it is hasn’t
left.”

About the Author

Dana Mentink

Dana Mentink is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author. She’s written more than 50 mystery and suspense novels for Love Inspired Suspense, Harvest House, and Poisoned Pen Press. Winner of two ACFW Carol Awards, a Holt Medallion Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, Dana lives in Northern California with her husband.

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


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a copy of Fire Mountain and a $20 Amazon gift card!

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Midnight Offensive by Elle E. Kay

Midnight Offensive JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Midnight Offensive by Elle E. Kay, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Midnight Offensive

Title: Midnight Offensive 
Series:
Toxic Truths #1 
Author:
Elle E. Kay 
Publisher:
Faith Writes Publishing
Release Date: May 14, 2025 
Genre:
Christian Romantic Suspense / Thriller

Former Navy SEAL Craig Malone is now a Tactical Operations Leader for Homeland Security with a critical mission: protect the only antidote to Viper-X, a stolen bioweapon about to be sold to the highest bidder. But the mission becomes dangerously personal when the investigation leads him to Sadie Kline—an emergency room nurse and his best friend’s little sister. He’s always kept his distance, but now her life is on the line.

As a ruthless enemy closes in, kidnapping their loved ones and setting deadly traps, Craig must protect the woman he can’t get out of his head while stopping a catastrophic attack.

Duty and a decade of unspoken feelings collide in a race to stop a traitor before it’s too late.

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Also Available

Grave Consequences


My Review

This was an intriguing, fast paced, Christian suspense book with some clean romance that kept my interest from beginning to end. I liked getting to know the main characters Sadie, Madison, Craig and Matt; as they race against the clock to stop a deadly bioweapon from falling into dangerous hands. Kidnapping, bombs, fires, shooting and more!

I enjoyed reading this book from a new to me author and especially liked the Christian faith elements throughout. I can’t wait to read more!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions and views expressed are my own.

About the Author

Elle E. Kay

Elle E. Kay is an Angel Award–winning Christian author known for her gripping suspense and engaging romance. She lives on a hobby farm in Central Pennsylvania near Red Rock Mountain with her husband, three dogs, and a variety of farm animals. A devoted follower of Christ, Elle is active in her church’s youth ministry and shares her love of Jesus through music.

Since her debut novel Shadowing Stella released in 2016, Elle has written over two dozen books spanning romantic suspense, contemporary romance, historical fiction, and children’s literature. Her award-winning Pennsylvania Parks series blends faith and thrills against the backdrop of the state’s stunning natural landscapes. She’s also the author of the Endless Mountain series and a contributor to several multi-author projects, including the Lawkeeper, Blushing Brides, Heroes of Freedom Ridge, and Christmas in Redemption Ridge collections.

Elle writes children’s books under the pen name Ellie Mae Kay and connects with readers through her blog, newsletters, and social media. Whether writing fiction, singing in church, or caring for her animals, Elle lives out her faith—and crafts stories where love, hope, and perseverance prevail.

Connect with Elle by visiting elleekay.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.


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(1) winner will receive a Romantic Suspense Prize Pack which features 5 of Elle’s most recent romantic suspense releases, including Midnight Offensive, along with a tote bag and swag!

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