Welcome to Friday Reads!
Virginia has offered to give away a copy of her latest release, Killer Insight (US ONLY- print copy, or electronic copy – international). You can enter by using the Rafflecopter link at the end of the post(Giveaway ends March 6, 2020. If you are the randomly chosen winner, I’ll contact you.)
Excerpt…
“There’s nothing you could tell me that would change the way I feel about you…” Lucy wanted to believe that. Bryce was a good and loyal man. How she wanted to lean into him! She fought her own instincts. She had to.
Bruce took the room key from her. “Let me check the room before you go inside.”
He pulled his gun from his holster and pushed open the door, flicking on the light. He opened the bathroom door and, when he did, a blast of gunfire sent Lucy flying backwards. She hit the wall and had the breath knocked from her.
Bryce was holding his shoulder and blood was pooling between his fingers. Lucy grabbed up Bryce’s gun from the floor and kicked open the bathroom door, but all she saw was a rifle hanging from a wire attached to the ceiling. There was no shooter, only an elaborate booby trap.
“I’m calling for an ambulance.”
“I’m not leaving you,” he barked. “Someone set a booby trap in your room. That was meant for you, Lucy.”
Whoever had set this trap had intended to kill her.
My review…
This is the next installment in Vaughan’s Covert Operatives series, but it could easily be read and enjoyed as a standalone.
Lucy Sanderson is an FBI agent who’s asked to profile the Back Roads Killer, and she must work with Bruce Tippett, who wants to prove his brother’s innocence. Everything changes when Lucy realizes she has a stalker. Bruce takes it upon himself to keep her safe. Will they be able to find the killer before Lucy becomes the next victim?
The action starts early on, and it pulls the reader along through the whole story. The author keeps you guessing, and there are some unexpected twists along the way. The characters are flawed, well-developed, and relatable. I enjoyed the addition of Bryce’s daughter, Meghan. She adds a nice element to Bryce and Lucy’s relationship. They’re an easy couple to root for. Fans of FBI and related TV shows will enjoy Vaughan’s attention to detail.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.
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Inspirational romantic suspense stories sound like the best reads. Thank you for writing them.
Bonnie, they’re one of my favorite genres to read, too.
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Thanks for stopping by, Bonnie! This was my favorite genre to read even before I started writing in it!
I like trying to figure out how suspense stories will end. This one is a new author for me.
Dianna, I like that, too. Virginia has a lot of great stories. I hope you have a chance to check them out.
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I enjoy that too, Dianna! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh I’ve always loved suspense movies and books. I like to try to guess what will happen.
I agree, Jean. One of my faves for books and movies.
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Suspense is my favorite genre to read and write! Thanks for stopping by, Jean.
I always love reading suspense stories because I feel like I get wrapped up in the action.
I agree, Merry!
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That is such a great feeling! Thanks for stopping by, Merry.
I guess I enjoy them because they are exciting and the opposite of my life. Thankfully.
So true, Jan! I think I’m glad my life is a bit on the boring side compared to some of the books I read 🙂
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So true, Jan! I prefer that kind of excitement on the page instead of in my life, lol.
Love this type of books. Thanks for this opportunity.
You’re welcome. They’re some of my favorites.
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Thanks for stopping by, Heather! Good luck!
I like being surprised. Thanks for the chance.
I like it too, Nancy. Thanks for stopping by!
I like suspense as to find who did what and when and where.
I agree, Crystal! I love trying to sleuth things out along with the characters 🙂
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And I love creating those mysteries for you! Thanks, Crystal!