Undercover Christmas Escape is a well written, action-packed story. The fast-paced plot with a lot of suspense and a little romance kept me turning pages. I love the interaction and unique chemistry between impulsive Deputy US Marshal Sera Morales and by the book DEA agent Duncan O’Brien as they work together as part of a task force to bring down a dangerous drug cartel. I especially appreciate the faith thread that is woven throughout the story. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and think that all inspirational suspense fans will enjoy it as much as I did.
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Undercover Christmas Escape by Terri Reed has an undercover operation taking an unexpected turn when deputy US marshal Sera Morales’ missing sister turns out to be one of the bad guys. I had mixed feelings about Undercover Christmas Escape. I found Sera to be a frustrating character. She risks an important undercover operation for personal reasons. I understood that she wanted to find out what had happened to her sister, but I did not feel it should take a higher precedence than the joint task force drug case. Sera is one of those people who will do what she wants no matter the consequences. DEA Agent Duncan O’Brien likes things to be planned out, but he must deal with Sera’s impulsive nature if he is to keep her alive. Sera, of course, does not want help. Duncan must frequently persuade Sera to accept his help and let him be the front runner which leads to plenty of clashes. Despite both parties having trust issues, romance blooms between them. I thought the romance happened too fast (blink and you miss it). I can see plenty of disagreements in their future. There were some details regarding the case that I found out of place. I could not see this team of law enforcement professionals (they were not newbies) making such errors (I know it is fiction, but details matter). I felt the story needed to be tightened up. The Christian element was nicely intertwined into the tale. I appreciated that there was no foul language or intimate situations. There was plenty of action that kept the story lively. I thought the ending was cute and nicely tied into Christmas. ( )

God is the only one in control. Will she trust in His plan?

Santa and Mrs. Claus at a Christmas party makes sense. But undercover, genius! No one would ever suspect Duncan, a DEA agent and Sera, a US Marshall, to be ready to apprehend one of the guests - someone they had been searching for. Toss in an unexpected meeting with a family member, lots of gunfire and plenty of other action, and you will not take a deep breath until you have finished the book.

An early copy of this Love Inspired Suspense was received through BookFunnel. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited. ( )