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Review of “Defending the Innocent Target” by Carol J. Post

I have read several books by this author and loved them so she is on my definitely read list of authors. This book has several mysteries to it that really draw your attention from the beginning of the story. And the suspense starts almost from the very beginning. There are several great secondary characters in this novel that add to the plot in my opinion. The main characters, Brandi Feldman and Issac Cooper, both had a lot of baggage. I loved their interactions and the way they helped each other. I thought I had the whole thing figured out before the end but it was way more than I even thought. There were some interesting twists and turns in the novel. I definitely recommend this book.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

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Review of “The Memory House” by Mary Alford

I have read several books by this author and really enjoyed them. That was one thing that made me want to read this book. The other thing that made me want to read this book was the book blurb. It sounded so interesting. This novel revolves around Elise Warren and Deputy Reid Carver. It is a psychological thriller for sure. There is no romance involved. This book was so intriguing that I read it in two days. I had a hard time putting it down. It was very mysterious and reminded me of a shorter Jaime Jo Wright novel. I was able to correctly guess the relationship between the bad guy and the deceased father of the main female character. However, that did not take away from my enjoyment of the book. There were a few places toward the end of the book where paragraphs were repeated. Overall, I would recommend this novel.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.
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Review of “Montana Christmas Target” by Terri Reed

I really enjoy books by this author. This novel is based around an artist named Fiona Halverson and FBI Special Agent Bryce Springs. Fiona unfortunately has been involved in a crime that Bryce is investigating. However, she has absolutely no idea of her involvement. They meet under less ideal circumstances which makes their relationship intriguing. Both characters are well-written. There were not many great secondary characters in this novel but the main characters were so good that I did not mind. I did find myself wanting a little bit more of what happened with Dwight who gets introduced towards the end of the novel. Overall, this novel had the right mixture of suspense and romance. I definitely recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

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Blog Tour for Taken without a Trace by Hope Welborn

Review of “Taken Without a Trace” by Hope Welborn

This is a new author to me. This novel revolves around a current case that the main female character, Maya Reid, is investigating as well as a cold case the main male character, Cash Brenner, is investigating. I am always intrigued when there is a cold case involved in a plot. This novel was really well written. I thoroughly enjoyed the secondary characters in this novel as well as the twists and turns found throughout. I had some ideas of who was behind everything but was not 100% sure. I definitely recommend this book and I look forward to future books by this author.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

Taken Without a Trace JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Taken Without a Trace by Hope Welborn, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Taken Without a Trace

Title: Taken Without a Trace
Author: Hope Welborn
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense

A missing person case…

or a deadly cover-up?

Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear.

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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About the Author

Hope Welborn

Award-winning author Hope Welborn writes spine-tingling suspense, sprinkled with romance, and saturated with faith. By day, she masquerades as a digital content marketing technology specialist, and by night, she stays up too late putting words on the page. Hope is also co-owner and design/technology manager for Spark Flash Fiction and a member of the Suspense Squad. She has two indie published works, and her next novel will release from Love Inspired Suspense in August 2026. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Taken Without a Trace, a copy of both Hidden and Trail of Danger (also by Hope Welborn), and a $15 Amazon gift card!

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Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 24, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2026. Winners 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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Review of “Even in This” by Dianna L. Lanser

This is a new author to me which makes sense because this is her debut novel. This novel has some Australian slang in it which the author put a glossary for in the back of the book. I know this is because the main character is from Australia. The plot started out slow for me. I also thought that a good portion of the plot was just too dark and tragic for me. If you are looking for a light hearted read then this is not the book for you. If you are looking for your typical happy ending then this also is not the book for you. I personally did not fully enjoy this novel but if you are looking for a book that shows real life tragedy and having faith through horrible circumstances then you may like this novel.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.