Operation: Integrity

by Kari Trumbo

Sam Elsner is the quiet type, especially when someone hurts him.He caught the love of his life with another man. He isn't the type to face her. If he did, he might get angry which isn't his way. So he let her go, but he's never forgotten her.Now she's at Wayside but it's not for second-chances. She's there as a patient.Sam knows that only space and care is going to bring Kelly back from all the pain she's endured. When they dig carefully into their past, secrets come to light that might blow Kelly's kidnapping case wide open, and put a target on Sam's back.But he won't let anyone touch her again.Kelly Chambers only wants a normal life, but that seems way outside God's plan.She committed her life to Jesus in her darkest moment, but she feels so separated from humanity that she can't believe for a moment that He cares about her. As Sam tries to gently peel back the layers of distrust and pain, Kelly wants to escape the pain of healing.But when her captor threatens the man she loved, can she find the strength to accept the new life Jesus and Wayside offers, or will she sink back into the belief that nothing and no one can save her?Preorder this second-chance sweet romance with unexpected twists, today!

Genres: Contemporary

318 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2024

About the author

Kari Trumbo is a writer of historical and contemporary Christian romance and romantic suspense. She's a mom to four wonderful children. When she isn't writing or editing, she loves to read, sing, and knit. Kari loves curling up with a fluffy blanket when winter hits. She makes her home in central Minnesota with her husband of over twenty years, two daughters, two sons, many cats and one sweet bunny.

She also writes women's fiction under the name Teri Blake.

Reviews

[Melody Tregear · Rating 3 out of 5]

Integrity _ book 5
Reminder: definitely a series! Better to read in order.
This has been the most difficult of the books to read from an emotional perspective. I evetually had to 'switch off' or I wouldn't have finished it.
Unfortunately there are several errors. Not just with words, but facts relating to the other books. I.e. In the last book we saw someone arrested that is as free as a bird in this book with no explanation as to how that came about.
I will say the guy on the cover feels more accurate to the character of Sam than some of the others have been.
The story has no real end. It just stops. I didn't appreciate that. And what was there can be classified as a cliffhanger.
Onto book 6...

[Jennie Pendergast · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wayside dog handler falls back in love with the women he left years ago.

Loved being back on the Wayside Ranch. Sam and Kelly story was one of healing. Though Kelly wasn't ready for it yet. She didn't want to be there with Sam because people were after her. They succeeded in getting her. But Sam, Conner and Edwyn came after her. The guy after her was put away. Sam and Kelly relationship continued to grow. So happy for Junior and Gabby new little one coming. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Going back to Brendan and Eric stories and the rest after Sam. Hope Sam and Kelly finally get a wedding cermony. Loved Zeus too he was a great dog.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series and the purpose of Wayside Ranch just pulls me in and breaks my heart. To think that it is necessary to have places like this to help victims of human trafficking and depravity. The author draws you in with the story and keeps you returning with the romance, humor, goals, and faith shown by these characters. Reminding yourself that this is fiction helps, but you also understand it is based on events that are happening every day. As much as I hope we get to see the villains all get their comeuppance, that will also mean the end of the series and that will hurt. Thank you, Kari Trumbo for this series and a look at a world we can all hope we never get to know.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the plot was strong enough to hook me, I have to ask what happened with the editing. Typos, a missed editing mark… this wasn’t what I’ve come to expect from this author. Despite that, as I said, the story was good. I found the pacing a little slower than previous books in the series. It worked well to augment the plot, almost like a heavy pause, waiting for the other shoe to fall. If you don’t mind a slower pace, or the technical issues, and you enjoy a faith-filled, second chance romance, then do check this book out.

[Karen Brasher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Operation Integrity

Wonderful book of second chances. This book deals with the hard subject of human trafficking as does this entire series. The author handles the subject in a compassionate manner. Sam and Kelly had dated several years earlier. Kelly had slowly been drawn into trafficking when her close friend stole everything in the bank causing her to lose her home and become homeless. Will Sam and Kelly be able to make amends?

[Debra Fletcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Integrity is something within that is priceless

Sam is a man of integrity we saw that throughout the story. At times his integrity was hard for Kelly to understand. Yet she grew to depend on that integrity to protect her. This story was difficult to read the harsh world of trafficking, the ugliness and cruelty is heartbreaking. It's a world with so much money involved and it reaches above the law that stirs emotions. God isn't blind and He will impart justice in his timing.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book continuing the fight to out the human traffickers. Kelly has escaped from the captors but is having a hard time getting back into life. She is at the ranch to recuperate and Sam is someone from her past. They reconnect but her past gets in her way! Very sensitive and edgy one so be prepared!

[Nethanja · Rating 5 out of 5]

And again a great story in this series. The way this author connects all stories in this series is remarkable, and not just because all the males work on the same ranch. I can’t wait to read the next, even when I didn’t like the main character of next story in this one.
I recommend this whole series

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a tougher read than the rest of the series, as one of the main characters in it was a trafficked victim. The author handled the topic very well, and the book was a great read. It just brought home a bit more the sad reality of sex/human trafficking.

Sam was awesome, and was the perfect guy to handle Kelly and her issues.

[Mary Jane McLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really Great Series

I'm so enjoying this series and all the characters of Wayside Ranch. In each of these stories a different person on the ranch has challenge if correcting a regret from their past. The ranch is a haven for victims and there's always danger about. There's dog and horses and much to captivate you. I can't wait to read the next book

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sam's storu

Just finished book five, it was great .Each book.in this series just gets better and better. I love that many of the characters go through all the books yet each book provides different problems. Book six promises even more unexpected problems. Cannot wait to.read.

[Diane Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

was hooked right from the start

I don’t know what it was about Sam but I felt his pain from the start. Edwyn was being a jerk but I’m glad he figured it out. Oh boy 😬 what’s going to happen to wayside ranch?

[Ginger Oldfield · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too many typos!!

Yes, the story was okay. However, if you know anything about grammar or spelling, reading this will make you scream. Even a character's name is misspelled several times. Is there an editor?? I paid for a novel and got a 5th graders book.

[Kenni Fewin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A twist on the series

It once again brought home the abuse these victims face, and how worthless they often feel. They go back sometimes because they don’t see any other future for them. I loved this story and Sam’s steadfastness!

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh!

Oh my gosh. These books just keep getting better and better. This book has it all, suspense, action, romance. I can't wait to read the next one!!

[Mary Wynegar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Excited for the next

[Eliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full review to come

[Tricia Cox garrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Operation Integrity

This book is so different than any I have read. It shows how easy it can be to get caught up in sex trafficking. Good clean romance.

[Tazzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

EXCELLENT read. This is a great series.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

This was a great book and by a great author. I highly recommend this book and author. I can’t wait to read the next book by this wonderful author.

[Raymond Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

I always enjoy reading every book by this author.
I can’t wait to be looking for the next book by her

[Suzette Lawes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good job on this book by Kari Trumbo it lived up to what is expected of this series. The suspense was mild but still worthy, enough to let your heart beat hard.