Showing posts with label Lynette Eason. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lynette Eason. Show all posts
About the Book
Book: Target Acquired
Author: Lynette Eason
Genre: Romantic Suspense/ Dual Timeline
Series: Lake City Heroes, Book 2
Release Date: August 2024
Publisher: Revell
Cole Garrison is a man with deep faith who is finally ready to settle down and build a family of his own--if he can find the right person, that is. Kenzie sure has set off his interest meter, but trouble seems to follow in her wake. Since she joined the team, someone has begun to ambush and pick off team members, one by one.
It's all hands on deck to discover the culprit and end the killing. Can Kenzie and Cole put aside their differences and work together as a team? Or will their budding attraction be snuffed out by a sniper's bullet?
My Thoughts
This is a great second book for the Lake City Heroes series and it did not disappoint. The book has a dual time line which at first I wasn't sure how it would all tie in but boy did it come together nicely at the end. The historical timeline does add a depth to the story I didn't even know I needed. In the present time Ms. Eason had me at the edge of my seat with all the action and mystery that was happening and kept me turning the pages until I sadly came to the end and the book.
I really enjoyed Kenzie and Cole. It was great to see how their storylines and relationship developed. The SWAT team really came together for Kenzie after being so distant from her. The romance between Kenzie and Cole was a slow burn and although you may want it to move faster I think if flowed perfectly and made it more realistic.
Overall I thought this was a great story. I can't wait to read the next book in the series and see some of these characters again.
I received a copy of this book for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Author
Lynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married "the boy next door" and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina."
About the Book
Author: Lynette Eason
Series: Lake City Heroes, Book 1
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: January 9, 2024
Detective James Cross has been honorably discharged from the Army Criminal Investigation Division due to wounds sustained when an IED blew up near him. Now with the Lake City Police Department, he's rooming with this good buddy and partner, Cole, while he figures out his family dynamics.
Physician Assistant Lainie Jackson is eighteen months out from an attempted murder perpetrated by her ex, which ended when she managed to grab the weapon and shoot him. When he appears to have survived and is back to finish the job he started, Lainie insists it's not possible. But someone keeps trying to kill her, and she keeps seeing his face.
Together, Lainie and James must work together to find out who, exactly, is after her and why he wants her dead. And failure is not an option.
Physician Assistant Lainie Jackson is eighteen months out from an attempted murder perpetrated by her ex, which ended when she managed to grab the weapon and shoot him. When he appears to have survived and is back to finish the job he started, Lainie insists it's not possible. But someone keeps trying to kill her, and she keeps seeing his face.
Together, Lainie and James must work together to find out who, exactly, is after her and why he wants her dead. And failure is not an option.
My Thoughts
Once again Eason has started a new series that has you turning the pages wanting to know more. This one packs quite a punch. Right away we encounter Lainie whose suffered a traumatic event in her life. We also meet Detective James Holton who is a discharged Army veteran suffering from PTSD and trying to navigate family, work and especially his sisters old friend Lainie.
James and Lainie are great together. They both have suffered trauma in the past so they truly balance each other out which was great in this story. Lainie has a great group of friends which are the other characters that were introduced, so I am looking forward to read about them in hopefully future books, especially Cole and Kenzie!
When I am reading a suspense story I want to be at the edge of my seat trying to guess who the bad guy is and I can say that I was surprised at how it all played out. I definitely enjoyed that aspect of mystery and the unknown throughout the story. The faith thread to me was light but it didn't deter me from enjoying the book. There were themes of forgiveness and definitely friendship.
Overall I really enjoyed the story. There was definitely enough suspense to keep me captivated and a sweet romance to tie it all together. If you enjoy suspense stories I recommend adding this one to your lists!
I received a copy of this book for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
James and Lainie are great together. They both have suffered trauma in the past so they truly balance each other out which was great in this story. Lainie has a great group of friends which are the other characters that were introduced, so I am looking forward to read about them in hopefully future books, especially Cole and Kenzie!
When I am reading a suspense story I want to be at the edge of my seat trying to guess who the bad guy is and I can say that I was surprised at how it all played out. I definitely enjoyed that aspect of mystery and the unknown throughout the story. The faith thread to me was light but it didn't deter me from enjoying the book. There were themes of forgiveness and definitely friendship.
Overall I really enjoyed the story. There was definitely enough suspense to keep me captivated and a sweet romance to tie it all together. If you enjoy suspense stories I recommend adding this one to your lists!
I received a copy of this book for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Author
Lynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married "the boy next door" and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina."
About the Book
Book: Critical Threat
Author: Lynette Eason
Series: Extreme Measures, Book 3
Genre: Christian Fiction Suspense
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: January 3, 2023
FBI Special Agent Grace Billingsley tracks serial killers, using her skills as a psychiatrist and behavioral analyst to get dangerous people off the street and safely behind bars. But prison psychiatrist Sam Monroe knows that just because a killer is incarcerated doesn't mean they're not a threat. His own father, Peter, is a serial killer--in prison but certainly not out of Sam's life, as much as he wishes he was.
When bodies start showing up with Peter's MO, Sam and Grace are both called in to consult. They've met before--and though Grace thought they'd made a real connection, Sam ghosted her. They'll have to get past the awkwardness and mistrust to solve this case--especially because it's about to get personal.
When bodies start showing up with Peter's MO, Sam and Grace are both called in to consult. They've met before--and though Grace thought they'd made a real connection, Sam ghosted her. They'll have to get past the awkwardness and mistrust to solve this case--especially because it's about to get personal.
My Thoughts
Critical Threat is the third book in the Extreme Measures series and what a book. This book is full of suspense and some great twists and turns. There was a creepy factor that was perfect for the book. The killer in this story leaves a Bible Scripture with each victim he leaves behind. It reminded me of the show Criminal Minds. The mind of a serial killer is truly crazy.
The characters were engaging and relatable. I really enjoyed watching Grace and Sam and their growth throughout the story. My only complaint is the romance is light. Definitely the main thing in this book is the suspense and catching the killer.
I loved that the story has a strong faith thread. It flowed well and naturally. Mrs. Eason definitely knows how to write a suspense story and I can't even imagine the research she must have done to give us such vivid details into the mind of a killer.
Overall I thought the story was great and if you enjoy Christian Suspense then you will definitely enjoy this series!
My Rating: 4 Stars/Really Liked it
I received a copy of this book from the author. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About the Author
Lynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married "the boy next door" and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina. http://www.lynetteeason.com/
About the Book
Book: Life Flight
Author: Lynette Eason
Genre: Christian Mystery/Suspense
Series: Extreme Measures, Book 1
Publisher: Revell
Release Date: January 4, 2022
EMS helicopter pilot Penny Carlton is used to high stress situations, but being forced to land on a mountain in a raging storm with a critical patient--and a serial killer on the loose--tests her skills and her nerve to the limit. She survives with FBI Special Agent Holt Satterfield's help. But she's not out of the woods yet.
In the ensuing days, Penny finds herself under attack. And when news reaches Holt that he may not have gotten his man after all, it will take all he and Penny have to catch a killer--before he catches one of them.
Bestselling and award-winning author Lynette Eason is back with another high-octane tale of close calls, narrow escapes, and the fight to bring a nefarious criminal to justice.
In the ensuing days, Penny finds herself under attack. And when news reaches Holt that he may not have gotten his man after all, it will take all he and Penny have to catch a killer--before he catches one of them.
Bestselling and award-winning author Lynette Eason is back with another high-octane tale of close calls, narrow escapes, and the fight to bring a nefarious criminal to justice.
My Thoughts
I love suspense stories so I was super excited to read this new one from Lynette Eason. I have read a few of her other books and I have really enjoyed them. This one was very good but it fell short for me in certain areas. I will say that she did a great job at the suspense parts as this is full of twists and turns so much so that it was hard to keep track of them at times but it definitely kept you guessing on who the true suspect was.
Unlike other stories you meet where the main characters meet throughout the story this one starts out with the characters already knowing each other and some what dating. Penny is a strong woman who has been hurt in the past so she is definitely a no nonsense kind of woman. When in the midst of a problem she conquers it head on. She is definitely no damsel in distress. Holt also has some baggage that he carries around and goes the whole story worried about not being completely honest with Penny. They are thrown together right away in search of a serial killer.
Like I said the storyline and premise of the mystery was really good although the bad guy was super creepy and the crimes he committed were very disturbing (think Criminal Minds type of stuff) but I did fee like the characters lacked a bit of more depth. Holt was a bit too clingy and Penny was too independent. I feel like even though they ended up coming together their past baggage, especially Penny's wasn't truly discussed. I know this is only the first book and perhaps there will be more of them in the following one.
That being said I did enjoy the story. The one thing I really enjoyed was the themes of returning to God and trusting in Him fully. If you enjoy suspenseful, mystery type books I would definitely give this one a chance. I will definitely be interested to see where the story goes in the upcoming books.
My Rating: 3 Stars/Liked it
I received a copy of this book through the publisher Revell. I was not required to post a positive review. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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