Another fantastic book in the Defend and Protect series! Although you don’t have to read this series in order, I think you understand the characters best if you do. I was very excited to read about Ivy and Gil, and I thought their developing romance in this story was well-written. I’m amazed at how well the author flushes out her characters in a novel that is fast-paced. The whole group of characters is so fun! And of course, the action is great! Nonstop from page one with several twists that kept me guessing. I was on the edge of my seat several times. Another amazing romantic suspense novel, and it made me eager for book three! Highly recommended!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Publishing. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. ( )

I've read other books by Lynn Blackburn and enjoyed them.

I like smart female characters and Ivy Collins fits that description. I like that Blackburn gives Ivy and Gil a history that makes their condensed time to romance in the book more believable. I liked the literary reference of Gil's and Emily's names mentioned in the book. I also like that Blackburn doesn't resort to having Ivy captured/kidnapped and waiting for Gil to come save her. She also doesn't have that be the catalyst for the two admitting that they love each other (these last two points are quite common in books in this genre by this publisher). In fact, Blackburn even has Ivy as an active participant in the climax of the story. A most welcome change! ( )

Faith based romance can be difficult to write but Blackburn has learned the ropes and has put in the effort and it shows. I really enjoy her series and was glad to be sent a copy by the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program. Thank you so much for the opportunity!

I was grateful to receive an ARC, and was looking forward to reading the book. The story has potential, and the characters are nice enough, but I hadn't realised it was a Christian publisher - the constant mentions of God, praying, church going, and blessing the food, were very distracting and irritating. ( )

A fun read, with believable and likeable characters, I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this book. The plot provides enough suspense and mystery to keep the reader turning the page while avoiding the annoying tropes that populate so many novels of this type. I would gladly read more of this author's works. ( )