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Edgars Family #3
Seized
They hit a rocky patch
Dave and Judy Edgars have always loved each other – they’ve been married ten years and have three kids. But ever since Dave, a SWAT team member, was shot on duty Judy can’t control the intense fear that grips her every time he heads out to work. It puts a strain on their relationship. Dave knows she’s scared, but damn it she knew he was a cop the day they met. His patience is wearing thin.
Until the tables are turned…
One icy winter night, Judy, an operating room nurse, is called into work. She's taken hostage by a crazed gunman with an agenda. Now with Judy’s life in danger and the SWAT team deployed elsewhere, Dave must face the same fear his wife does on a daily basis. Terrified he will lose her, he and his law enforcement family race to save Judy and stop her captor’s plans.
Dave and Judy Edgars have always loved each other – they’ve been married ten years and have three kids. But ever since Dave, a SWAT team member, was shot on duty Judy can’t control the intense fear that grips her every time he heads out to work. It puts a strain on their relationship. Dave knows she’s scared, but damn it she knew he was a cop the day they met. His patience is wearing thin.
Until the tables are turned…
One icy winter night, Judy, an operating room nurse, is called into work. She's taken hostage by a crazed gunman with an agenda. Now with Judy’s life in danger and the SWAT team deployed elsewhere, Dave must face the same fear his wife does on a daily basis. Terrified he will lose her, he and his law enforcement family race to save Judy and stop her captor’s plans.
108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2013
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Suzanne Ferrell
40 books265 followersUSA Today bestselling author, Suzanne Ferrell discovered romance novels in her aunt’s hidden stash one summer as a teenager. From that moment on she knew two things: she loved romance stories and someday she'd be writing her own. Her love for romances has only grown over the years. It took her a number of years and a secondary career as a nurse to finally start writing her own stories.
The author of 20 novels and an Amazon best-seller for both her series, the Edgars Family Novels and the Westen series, Suzanne's books have been finalists in the National Reader's Choice Awards--SEIZED (2013) and VANISHED (2014). Suzanne was also a double finalist in the Romance Writers of America's 2006 Golden Heart with her manuscripts, KIDNAPPED (Long Contemporary Category) and HUNTED (Romantic Suspense).
Currently working on more books for her Edgars Family series (KIDNAPPED, HUNTED, SEIZED, VANISHED, EXPOSED, UNMASKED and SHANGHAIED, part of a pre-WWII spy-chaser spin-off series) and the Westen Series (Close To Home, Close To The Edge, Close To The Fire, Close To Christmas, Close To The Mistletoe, Close To Santa’s Heart and Close To Danger), Suzanne hopes to bring readers more passionate and suspenseful books to fill your reading moments.
Suzanne's sexy stories, whether they are her on the edge of your seat romantic suspense or the heartwarming small town stories or historical suspense novels, will keep you thinking about her characters long after their Happy Ever After is achieved.
You can Find Suz at:
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The author of 20 novels and an Amazon best-seller for both her series, the Edgars Family Novels and the Westen series, Suzanne's books have been finalists in the National Reader's Choice Awards--SEIZED (2013) and VANISHED (2014). Suzanne was also a double finalist in the Romance Writers of America's 2006 Golden Heart with her manuscripts, KIDNAPPED (Long Contemporary Category) and HUNTED (Romantic Suspense).
Currently working on more books for her Edgars Family series (KIDNAPPED, HUNTED, SEIZED, VANISHED, EXPOSED, UNMASKED and SHANGHAIED, part of a pre-WWII spy-chaser spin-off series) and the Westen Series (Close To Home, Close To The Edge, Close To The Fire, Close To Christmas, Close To The Mistletoe, Close To Santa’s Heart and Close To Danger), Suzanne hopes to bring readers more passionate and suspenseful books to fill your reading moments.
Suzanne's sexy stories, whether they are her on the edge of your seat romantic suspense or the heartwarming small town stories or historical suspense novels, will keep you thinking about her characters long after their Happy Ever After is achieved.
You can Find Suz at:
Website: http://suzanneferrell.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanneferre...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzFerrell
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/suzferrell/
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February 11, 2022
This was book 3 in the
"Edgars Family"
Dave and Judy Edgars have been married for 10 years they were high school sweethearts they have 3 kids. Dave who is a swat team member was shot in the line of duty Judy becomes worried that he maybe killed. Judy who is an operating room nurse, is called into work. She's taken hostage by a crazed gunman. With the help of his family Dave is willing to do anything to get his wife back. This was a pretty good read. I listened to this book on audio and I loved the narration.
May 13, 2023
Short, action packed from start to finish, emotional and the Edgar’s family for the win. Dave and Judy have hit a bump in their marriage Mai lt over his job so when she’s held hostage at HER job as an ER nurse, Dave finally understands what Judy goes through, Judy also gains some understanding of the nature of Dave’s job as she uses some of the skills he has taught her to save herself and her colleagues. This book is short but by no means is it lacking.
May 19, 2021
Ready action.
That's what you get with this book. From page one Suzanne Ferrell gives you action at high speed. The tension builds till you want to explode. Seized is a magnificent story!
That's what you get with this book. From page one Suzanne Ferrell gives you action at high speed. The tension builds till you want to explode. Seized is a magnificent story!
September 22, 2015
As I have written in many reviews for novellas, an author’s true writing chops are front and center in a shorter length book. The ability to fully develop the characters and create an engrossing, complete story is a challenge when the writer has under 150 pages to accomplish that feat. With this novella, Suzanne Ferrell has written a story that absolutely amazed me from beginning to end!
This story is part of the Edgar Family series by Ms. Ferrell, and older brother Dave gets the spotlight. Married for around ten years to his nurse wife Judy, their third child is an infant, Dave is recovering from a gunshot wound while working the SWAT team, and Judy is now terrified whenever Dave leaves for work. The foundation of their comfortable married-with-children life is shaky, and neither knows how to shore it up. And then Judy is called into a shift at the hospital in the OR, only to have the operating room taken hostage by a crazed gunman…..
Tables are turned as now Dave understands the fear that had gripped Judy since he was shot. The stakes escalate when the SWAT units cannot make it, and the situation goes from bad to worse. As the suspenseful story leaves you biting your nails and at the edge of your seat, the author gives the reader periodic flashbacks to Dave and Judy’s courtship. This backward glance at the sweetness of their beginning romance contrasted sharply with the dire predicament Judy was in with the present crisis. As a result, I could not help but feel the pain and fear Dave was going through - I have a lump in my throat just thinking about it!
This was a fabulous, well-written addition to the series. If you didn’t love the Edgars Brothers before, you definitely will at the end this novella! A five star read!!
This story is part of the Edgar Family series by Ms. Ferrell, and older brother Dave gets the spotlight. Married for around ten years to his nurse wife Judy, their third child is an infant, Dave is recovering from a gunshot wound while working the SWAT team, and Judy is now terrified whenever Dave leaves for work. The foundation of their comfortable married-with-children life is shaky, and neither knows how to shore it up. And then Judy is called into a shift at the hospital in the OR, only to have the operating room taken hostage by a crazed gunman…..
Tables are turned as now Dave understands the fear that had gripped Judy since he was shot. The stakes escalate when the SWAT units cannot make it, and the situation goes from bad to worse. As the suspenseful story leaves you biting your nails and at the edge of your seat, the author gives the reader periodic flashbacks to Dave and Judy’s courtship. This backward glance at the sweetness of their beginning romance contrasted sharply with the dire predicament Judy was in with the present crisis. As a result, I could not help but feel the pain and fear Dave was going through - I have a lump in my throat just thinking about it!
This was a fabulous, well-written addition to the series. If you didn’t love the Edgars Brothers before, you definitely will at the end this novella! A five star read!!
November 1, 2014
Dave and Judy's story is just as exciting as the others, although much shorter. They, well Dave, has had a prominent role in the previous Edgars family books, this one is his and Judy's. It's not a story of how them met or how they became a couple. This story is a snippet of time that happens after ten years of marriage and a move back to Dave's hometown.
Dave is a new member of Cinci's SWAT team and Judy is having trouble dealing with the danger he is in every time he gets a call. Dave doesn't really understand it and her feelings are causing small issues in their marriage. Then, one night Judy takes a call to come into the ER to cover unexpected emergencies and becomes the victim of a hostage situation. It is through trying to get her out in one piece that Dave becomes fully aware of the emotions involved when the one you love is in danger.
As in the other books in the Edgars series, the action begins on the first page and doesn't let up until the end. The whole family gets involved, as usual, and their dynamic is both heartwarming and very effective. There is a little of everything in this series, suspense, humor, action, and romance. There is always a twist that you didn't expect. Best of all, the drama isn't over the top and doesn't go on way longer than it needs to.
Dave is a new member of Cinci's SWAT team and Judy is having trouble dealing with the danger he is in every time he gets a call. Dave doesn't really understand it and her feelings are causing small issues in their marriage. Then, one night Judy takes a call to come into the ER to cover unexpected emergencies and becomes the victim of a hostage situation. It is through trying to get her out in one piece that Dave becomes fully aware of the emotions involved when the one you love is in danger.
As in the other books in the Edgars series, the action begins on the first page and doesn't let up until the end. The whole family gets involved, as usual, and their dynamic is both heartwarming and very effective. There is a little of everything in this series, suspense, humor, action, and romance. There is always a twist that you didn't expect. Best of all, the drama isn't over the top and doesn't go on way longer than it needs to.
April 27, 2014
Judy and Jake Edgars have been married for years. Three kids and two high stress jobs have taken their toll on their relationship. It only takes one drunk driver to start a series of events that will either make them realize how much they mean to each other or a permanent separation.
Paul Wilkes, lost his wife and unborn child at the hands of a spoiled senator's son. His plan for revenge put Judy in the middle of a hostage situation. Jake Edgars and his family take matters in their own hands. Their mission is to save Judy. Judy's mission, save her husband from himself.
Suzanne Ferrell has masterfully written this continuing story of the Edgars Family. It is a page turner and a quick afternoon of enjoyment. I'm ready for the next book in the series!
Paul Wilkes, lost his wife and unborn child at the hands of a spoiled senator's son. His plan for revenge put Judy in the middle of a hostage situation. Jake Edgars and his family take matters in their own hands. Their mission is to save Judy. Judy's mission, save her husband from himself.
Suzanne Ferrell has masterfully written this continuing story of the Edgars Family. It is a page turner and a quick afternoon of enjoyment. I'm ready for the next book in the series!
August 18, 2015
While reading the first two books in this series you meet Dave and Judy but they are already married with kids. You wonder about their story because you like them so much from those books. This is a novella about them and how they have hit a rough patch in their relationship due to Dave's job. Judy is so afraid for him everytime he goes to work and you feel for her. But when Dave has to see what Judy fears all the time it rocks your world. I felt my heart being ripped out of my chest reading this book. The writing was phenomenal, you feel what the characters are feeling and will be crying like a baby! Suzanne Ferrell knocked it out of the park with this one!
January 24, 2014
WOW! Talk about edge of your seat intense - that was Seized! Dave and Judy really are what married Love is all about! For a novella, this book was just jamb packed with action! Was such a well written storyline, I did not want to put it down till I reached THE END! Loved all 3 books in the Edgars Family series and can't wait for Luke's story! Suzanne Ferrell is truly a Master romantic suspense writer and has been added to my Very Favorite Author's list!
October 29, 2019
I didn't expect to enjoy this book since I don't usually enjoy books about married couples.. let alone with kids.. but somehow I enjoyed reading about Dave and Judy and the action filled adventure they had when a guy who is dead set on revenge holds Judy and other doctors hostage and it's up to Judy and her connection to Dave and his family to get out of this mess, enjoyable with the right amount of emotions
June 6, 2013
This is a great novella I read it in one sitting couldn't put it down This is Dave and Judy Edgar's story and it is thrilling and sensual and of course I loved catching up with the rest of the family MS Ferrell this is a great story and I am looking forward to Luke's story thank you for hours of reading pleasure.
September 28, 2013
I won a copy of Seized from a blog post contest. I didn't realize how lucky I was until I got to read it. While this is a novella it still is action packed with intrigue that resembles a novel. I couldn't put it down! This is the first story by Ms. Ferrell I have ever read but it won't be the last!
February 7, 2015
SEIZED
Loved this book, love the Edgars family. I wish this had been longer, but it was very good. The author has such a knack for developing characters, can't wait to read Luke's story.
Loved this book, love the Edgars family. I wish this had been longer, but it was very good. The author has such a knack for developing characters, can't wait to read Luke's story.
October 31, 2019
Best book so far!!! I was on the edge of my seat, chewing feverishly on my lip, all while tears were pouring down my face!!! Any author that can move me to tears with such intensity is an author I plan to read a lot of! 💖
August 29, 2021
The tension from their jobs, along with the risks of his. Comes into his fears when a late night call of her being needed in OR and a lone gunman seeking revenge holds them hostage. Tension plot and short enough to read in a setting.
March 19, 2021
Not a terrible short book but it was way overdramatized. Also, the love between Dave and Judy went way too far way too fast and the sex scene wow gross!!!
overall just way to much!!!
overall just way to much!!!
June 1, 2023
Nail-biting suspense
As always, I am delighted to revisit this family. This is relatively short and different, as this one featured the married Edgar sibling.
It was briefly established that Dave and Judy Edgars were experiencing a sort of slump in their marriage. Typical, if you are married to someone too long, you might say. But then Judy was called to take a shift as a nurse. And the next thing they knew, they were taken in as a hostage in the ER itself.
This one had more than one flashback, helping us see how they began as a couple and eventually got married. It made me realize that in a marriage-on-the-rocks romance, there is a need to look back to how it all began between the two of them to make you fully understand the bond they have formed and shared over the years. In the case of this book. I say it was pretty effective. It almost got me heartbroken when . That one made me want to cry and, at the same time, mentally chew my nails.
I am divided between this being too short or having the right length. Either way, I am glad that the series is getting better, and I cannot wait to read/ listen to the next one and to the rest of the series.
As always, I am delighted to revisit this family. This is relatively short and different, as this one featured the married Edgar sibling.
It was briefly established that Dave and Judy Edgars were experiencing a sort of slump in their marriage. Typical, if you are married to someone too long, you might say. But then Judy was called to take a shift as a nurse. And the next thing they knew, they were taken in as a hostage in the ER itself.
This one had more than one flashback, helping us see how they began as a couple and eventually got married. It made me realize that in a marriage-on-the-rocks romance, there is a need to look back to how it all began between the two of them to make you fully understand the bond they have formed and shared over the years. In the case of this book. I say it was pretty effective. It almost got me heartbroken when . That one made me want to cry and, at the same time, mentally chew my nails.
I am divided between this being too short or having the right length. Either way, I am glad that the series is getting better, and I cannot wait to read/ listen to the next one and to the rest of the series.
December 17, 2022
Loved reading Dave and Judy’s story. Due to the experience they had it was lovely to see Judy start to realise the importance of Dave’s work given that she used a lot of the lessons he’d taught her in order to take a leading roll in the situation and keep her colleagues safe. It was also lovely that Dave became more understanding of the fear she had for his safty. It was lovely to see the couple grow together through what was a horrible experience.
February 16, 2021
Very good RS novella. I'll admit I didn't expect to like it much and was very pleasantly surprised.
May 11, 2015
I'm loving this series and this novella is no exception. Dave and Judy are unique as in they are already an established couple who are married and have 3 children. This brings a different feel to the series as in the previous two books the couples are meeting for the first time. When we meet Dave and Judy there is quite a lot of angst between them but there is no doubt how in love they are. Their troubles are rooted in fear on Judy's side, but it's a fear that Dave doesn't really understand until he is made to feel that same fear. I have to admit that when he felt the full force of that fear I cried right along with him. When things seemed hopeless that was when the full impact of their love was really shown, and Dave's reaction just about broke my heart. Although this was a short novella it was told with a depth and emotion that didn't fail to move me. I love the strength and support that all of the Edgar's give each other and I can't wait for Luke's story, as we're left with a small insight into the mystery that will be coming up in his story. Keep them coming.
June 13, 2013
What a thrilling ride from start to finish.
This is the third book in the series and its Dave Edgars and Judy's story. These two have been married for years. It was practically love at first site all those years ago. But now 3 kids later the stress of Dave's job with the SWAT team is getting to Judy and it causing some conflict between the two.
When Judy who is a nurse is called in to the operating room one night Dave gets to experience what Judy normally goes through when the OR is taken over by a gunman who has wired all the doors with explosives.
Even though this was just a novella it packed an emotional punch and every one in the Edgers family played a big part in the rescue of the hostages.
If you haven't read Kidnapped and Hunted I recommend reading those before this one. I am really looking forward to Luke's story now.
This is the third book in the series and its Dave Edgars and Judy's story. These two have been married for years. It was practically love at first site all those years ago. But now 3 kids later the stress of Dave's job with the SWAT team is getting to Judy and it causing some conflict between the two.
When Judy who is a nurse is called in to the operating room one night Dave gets to experience what Judy normally goes through when the OR is taken over by a gunman who has wired all the doors with explosives.
Even though this was just a novella it packed an emotional punch and every one in the Edgers family played a big part in the rescue of the hostages.
If you haven't read Kidnapped and Hunted I recommend reading those before this one. I am really looking forward to Luke's story now.
July 28, 2013
Well, I normally don't do well with novellas or short stories.. but this one really, really stood out.. and in a good way!!
It took the story of our hero and heroine after 10 years into their marriage; in a painful incident of getting in a hostage situation where they both faced their demons.
It was an excellent eye-opener for the both of them in my opinion.
And loved the mystery left at the end.. where hopefully we'll be reading Lukes story ;)
It took the story of our hero and heroine after 10 years into their marriage; in a painful incident of getting in a hostage situation where they both faced their demons.
It was an excellent eye-opener for the both of them in my opinion.
And loved the mystery left at the end.. where hopefully we'll be reading Lukes story ;)
December 20, 2014
A novella in the Edgars Family series of law enforcement. This episode follows Dave, local police/SWAT officer. His wife Judy is an OR nurse. When she goes in to work on a holiday, she is taken hostage by a gunman. The story is not what it appears on the surface and the underlying motivation, buried pretty deep, will continue. I'm so glad that Ferrell will continue the series after the installment (Vanished) following this one. There are more stories to tell and I look forward to them.
April 30, 2022
Even if I hadn’t read any of the other books in Edgars Family series, I’d easily have enjoyed this novella. The characters have obviously been introduced in other books, yet in this brief work they’re fully developed without wasting time on backstory. The technical medical stuff was also well described without overdoing it and the emotion was well handled. The final love scene did seem gratuitous, but didn’t detract too much from this excellent novella.
June 11, 2014
Good quick read
I enjoyed this book. I didn't realize it was number 3 and read it first but aside from confirming that couples end up together (which you know already) it didn't really give anything away.
I enjoyed this book. I didn't realize it was number 3 and read it first but aside from confirming that couples end up together (which you know already) it didn't really give anything away.
August 3, 2016
Excellent book. Highly entertaining, a must read.
Excellent book. Highly entertaining, a must read.
Excellent book that will keep you turning pages to see what Vanderbilt book very
Much. Highly entertaining, a must read.
Excellent book. Highly entertaining, a must read.
Excellent book that will keep you turning pages to see what Vanderbilt book very
Much. Highly entertaining, a must read.
August 20, 2018
3.5-4 stars
Short suspense story about a married couple going through a rough patch. It was nice to read a story about marriage troubles that *wasn't* about cheating or falling out of love, simply the ups and downs of life (and in this case loving someone with a dangerous job)
Short suspense story about a married couple going through a rough patch. It was nice to read a story about marriage troubles that *wasn't* about cheating or falling out of love, simply the ups and downs of life (and in this case loving someone with a dangerous job)
November 27, 2018
4.5 stars, not bad not bad, this was actually pretty good for such a short story. As a mother it got me right In the feels and I even teared up.
December 22, 2020
I really liked this short story although the end was drawn out and I don't think that the H would have list his cool and nearly ruined everything. His training would have kicked in which would have kept him grounded. My favorite of the series.
December 9, 2021
A novella about brother Dave and his wife of 10 years, Judy. We see all the other members of the family in this action packed high drama saga. While this was short it was not lacking it substance and good quality story telling. I am falling in love with this entire family! Narration was great!
March 30, 2022
Although this is a novella, it had all the elements for a very good complete story. The flashbacks were a perfect answer to character development in a very short story. Contained action sequence with emotional villains and victims. Very well done.
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