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Ned by Susan May Warren

About the Book

Title: Ned
Author: Susan May Warren
Series: The Minnesota Marshalls #3
Release Date: June 6, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

After four years of training to become a Navy SEAL, Ned Marshall is finally ready to marry the woman of his dreams, Shae Johnson. And Shae’s been uber patient, waiting, building a life as a free-lance graphic artist, moving around the globe to be with him. So, when she said yes to his proposal in Geneva, he fully expected to live happily-ever-after.

At the very least, he expected her to be waiting at the hotel for him three days after an emergency call-out. And maybe it was unreasonable to expect her to be sitting in the hotel, working on her watercolors—Shae, after all grew up in Montana, and she has adventure in her blood. So of course she’s going to go climb the beautiful Swiss mountains. Even make a friend.

But Ned isn’t thrilled with her new friend, and something about him doesn’t feel safe…

So she’s made some friends while waiting for Ned to return? Shae can’t believe that after years of sacrifice, Ned is actually angry at her—what did he expect, that she’d sit by the window? Dana and his friends are harmless, right?

Not so much. Because when Shae finds herself kidnapped, and brought to Russia, she fears the worst—she’s been swept up in a human trafficking ring. And when she’s sent to, of all places, Siberia how will Ned ever find her?

But Ned isn’t going to lose her—not after everything they’ve been through, and he’ll stop at nothing to rescue her. But when he discovers the real reason she’s been taken, he will have to become a traitor to his country if he wants her back.

Join the epic race to rescue Shae in the high-adrenaline book three in the Minnesota Marshalls series.

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About the Author

With nearly 2 million books sold, critically acclaimed novelist Susan May Warren is the Christy, RITA, and Carol award-winning author of over ninety novels. Known for her compelling plots and unforgettable characters, Susan has penned contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, thrillers, rom-coms, and Christmas novellas. With books translated into eight languages, she’s a USA Today, ECPA and CBA bestseller, and has received numerous starred Publisher Weekly reviews. Library Journal says, “Warren’s characters are well-developed and she knows how to create a first rate contemporary romance.”

Susan is a nationally acclaimed writing coach, and winner of the 2009 American Christian Fiction Writers Mentor of the Year. She is the founder of Novel.Academy, author of the popular writing method, The Story Equation, and a founding partner of Sunrise Media Group.


My Review

Ned
By Susan May Warren
Book #3 in the Minnesota Marshalls
Rating: 4.5/5

Wow. Susan May Warren just keeps getting better and better. This book is jam-packed with action, mystery, romance and everything you need to make a thrilling story! I love meeting all the other characters from her previous novels but you can still read this as a standalone (however, I highly recommend reading the other books in the series). The characters are relatable and flawed. The plot is complex and grabs your attention. The detail is well thought out and executed. I love how the author weaves her faith throughout the story.

Highly recommend this thrilling, action-packed romantic tale that will leave you wanting more!

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.


Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Ned and a $10 gift card to the Susan May Warren Fiction Store!

To enter the giveaway, head to the Just Read Tours instagram post here.


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Read my review of Fraser here.
Read my review of Jonas here.

Expired Hope by Lisa Phillips & Megan Besing

Expired Hope JustRead Takeover + Review Blitz

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Expired Hope by Megan Besing & Lisa Phillips, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Expired Hope

Title: Expired Hope
Series: Last Chance Fire and Rescue #2
Authors: Megan Besing & Lisa Phillips
Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
Release Date: April 25, 2023
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

She battled every fire she ever faced.

He’s risking everything for the chance to belong.

Veteran and therapist Natalie Atkinson watched her Army career explode in her face. All she ever wanted was to help people carry their burdens. Seeking a new future in Last Chance County doesn’t start so well when she’s the one being rescued from a client’s burning house. To make matters worse, now she’s stuck evaluating the truck and rescue squads for the fire department. When the chief overhears why she left her last job, she’s determined to prove to him and her boss that she’s still the right therapist to assess his crew.

No matter if success takes everything she’s got.

Fire Chief Macon James is the right man for the job. He doesn’t need a therapist interfering with the running of his crew or putting his position in jeopardy when a counselor is what tore his family apart. He’s got to get his firefighters to be a team, and he can do it without Natalie’s help. After an explosion destroys her car, it quickly becomes clear she might need him as much as everyone thinks he needs her. If these two stubborn hearts will surrender, they could have everything they want.

Or it could all go down in flames.

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

More Books in this Series

Expired Return
Expired Promise
Expired Vows


About the Authors

Lisa Phillips
Megan Besing

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 50 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.

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

Despite adoring happily-ever-afters, Megan Besing didn’t unlock a love for reading until her mid-twenties, which quickly expanded into writing. Her stories have won many awards, but her most cherished achievements are being a wife and mother. She lives in a pocket-size Indiana town, centered around extended family. She’s always planning a road trip with a view, yet her favorite place may just be on her front porch drinking tea.

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

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


My Review

Expired Hope

By Lisa Phillips with Megan Besing

Book 2 in the Last Chance Fire & Rescue series

Rating: 4.5/5

Having never read anything from Lisa Phillips, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book she co-wrote with Megan Besing for Sunrise Publishing. I am a big fan of Sunrise and this series did not disappoint. The nonstop action and high stakes suspense was so well done and kept me reading. The characters were well written and fleshed out. The romance was believable and not rushed. Faith aspects were woven throughout.

Highly recommend this adrenaline-pumping Christian romantic suspense novel that can be read as a standalone although it’s part of a series! You will want to go back and read the first book and I definitely can’t wait to read what comes next!

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.


Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a paperback of Expired Hope and a $10 Gift Card to the Sunrise Shop!

Expired Hope JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight April 26, 2023 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on May 3, 2023. Winner 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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Jonas by Susan May Warren

About the Book

Title: Jonas
Series: The Minnesota Marshalls #2
Author: Susan May Warren
Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense
Publisher: SDG Publishing
Release Date: April 4, 2023

Jonas Marshall is done storm-chasing, plagued with the memory of a terrible accident that paralyzed a fellow chaser, so the last thing he’s going to do is run into more danger. Now, he’s just a simple weatherman deploying dirigibles in an experiment to track weather patterns in Slovenia.

As far from danger as he can get.

But danger comes knocking in the form of hiker in need of rescue, and he can’t deny that her companion—beautiful Sibba Kovac—is a great distraction from the guilt that haunts him…until she paraglides right out of his life.

Probably for the best.

But danger still won’t leave him alone when a storm knocks his dirigibles out of the sky, and he happens upon one that looks tampered with…

It is. And worse, it’s carrying what could be radioactive waste. At least according to EOD expert Sibba…who finds herself face-to-face with the rescuer she can’t forget. But she’s not looking for him—her grandfather is missing, and she’ll stop at nothing to find him.

When her missing grandfather leads to the threat of a dirty bomb, she’s the only one who can stop it. And Jonas is the only man brave enough to run into danger with her. But she doesn’t have room in her heart to love him—not when she lives with death in her periphery. Can the right man, at the right time help her see beyond her fears to a future?

And if they have a chance to save the world, can Jonas let go of the woman he loves?

The thrilling second book in the epic romantic suspense of the Minnesota Marshalls!

Purchase your copy here!


About the Author

With nearly 2 million books sold, critically acclaimed novelist Susan May Warren is the Christy, RITA, and Carol award-winning author of over ninety novels. Known for her compelling plots and unforgettable characters, Susan has penned contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, thrillers, rom-coms, and Christmas novellas. With books translated into eight languages, she’s a USA Today, ECPA and CBA bestseller, and has received numerous starred Publisher Weekly reviews. Library Journal says, “Warren’s characters are well-developed and she knows how to create a first rate contemporary romance.”

Susan is a nationally acclaimed writing coach, and winner of the 2009 American Christian Fiction Writers Mentor of the Year. She is the founder of Novel.Academy, author of the popular writing method, The Story Equation, and a founding partner of Sunrise Media Group.


My Review

Jonas
by Susan May Warren
Book 2 in the Minnesota Marshalls series
Rating: 4.5/5

I am loving this series so much! Not only does the author know how to pull at my heartstrings, she knows how to weave an action packed story that keeps me reading and keeps me guessing what will happen next. She also flawlessly weaves in her faith which I really appreciate. Her faith messages are always so encouraging. I love how she is incorporating different cultures into the stories which lends more flavor and texture to her writing. I loved recognizing characters from previous books but this story can be read as a standalone if needed. I highly recommend reading the other books in this series for better continuity. 

Highly recommend this fantastic high stakes story of intrigue and romantic suspense! It will NOT disappoint!

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received. 


Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of the book and a $10 gift card to the Susan May Warren Fiction Store!

To enter, follow the directions on the Instagram post from @justreadtours.


Also Available

Read my review of Fraser here.