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Northern Pines #2
Dangerous Move
Has she just made the worst decision of her life?
Her husband walked out on her and their three, recently adopted children--children who desperately need a sense of security.
The children are her world, and she will do anything to keep them safe.
So now she has moved far away to a quaint small town in Northern Wisconsin, to start her new career as the administrator of Blackberry Hill Hospital.
But all is not what it seemed when she took the job.
The hospital death count is rising. And when a man from her past shows up, she must keep a dark secret from him...or risk everything she holds dear.
Start reading today and stay up all night!
By USA Bestselling author Roxanne Rustand,
author of over forty novels, with over 2.9 million copies sold.
Her husband walked out on her and their three, recently adopted children--children who desperately need a sense of security.
The children are her world, and she will do anything to keep them safe.
So now she has moved far away to a quaint small town in Northern Wisconsin, to start her new career as the administrator of Blackberry Hill Hospital.
But all is not what it seemed when she took the job.
The hospital death count is rising. And when a man from her past shows up, she must keep a dark secret from him...or risk everything she holds dear.
Start reading today and stay up all night!
By USA Bestselling author Roxanne Rustand,
author of over forty novels, with over 2.9 million copies sold.
- GenresRomance
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2024
720 people are currently reading
49 people want to read
About the author
Roxanne Rustand
100 books676 followersRoxanne is a USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author of forty romantic suspense, mystery, and heart-warming, emotionally charged relationship novels in the clean & wholesome, as well as inspirational romance genres.
She got her first horse at the tender age of six and grew up riding bareback with wild abandon throughout her small Minnesota town year-round. It was like giving a child car keys!
She showed horses for many years, and later, she and her husband raised quarter horses and thoroughbreds until their kids came along.
She's living her childhood dream, living on an acreage in the country with her husband, three horses (all beloved elderly pasture ornaments, now), a golden retriever, a Mountain Cur rescue, and six fluffy barn cats. It's a much smaller menagerie than when their three kids were still at home!
Ranches, animals, and small-town life frequently find their way into her books.
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https://amazon.com/author/roxannerustand
https://www.facebook.com/Roxanne.Rustand
She got her first horse at the tender age of six and grew up riding bareback with wild abandon throughout her small Minnesota town year-round. It was like giving a child car keys!
She showed horses for many years, and later, she and her husband raised quarter horses and thoroughbreds until their kids came along.
She's living her childhood dream, living on an acreage in the country with her husband, three horses (all beloved elderly pasture ornaments, now), a golden retriever, a Mountain Cur rescue, and six fluffy barn cats. It's a much smaller menagerie than when their three kids were still at home!
Ranches, animals, and small-town life frequently find their way into her books.
To connect...
https://www.roxannerustand.com
https://bookbub.com/authors/roxanne-r...
https://amazon.com/author/roxannerustand
https://www.facebook.com/Roxanne.Rustand
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September 15, 2024
A lot if the suspense felt forced/ contrived.
July 16, 2024
very interesting
I enjoyed this novel. Of course northern WI is my favorite place to go for vacation so that didn’t hurt. For once the main female character was strong, logical, clear headed and the doctor boyfriend was a bit emotionally stunted. It is understandable but any growth was not real noticeable.
This was one of those love/hate books, constant turmoil between the main characters. That gets old. I’d rather see them work together.
The plot was interesting. You have a lot of compassion for the main character who it would seem is over her head in hospital struggles and life in general. She always does the right thing, keeps her head, and doesn’t seem to get angry with her recently adopted kids. The doctor always reads her wrong, says snarky things, but does get over it. But, it never seems he learns from his mistakes, just that he loves her and can’t stay away. It felt very juvenile. As my kids say, he wasn’t adulting very well.
Overall, I would say read this. It was entertaining and I learned several things about hospital administration.
I enjoyed this novel. Of course northern WI is my favorite place to go for vacation so that didn’t hurt. For once the main female character was strong, logical, clear headed and the doctor boyfriend was a bit emotionally stunted. It is understandable but any growth was not real noticeable.
This was one of those love/hate books, constant turmoil between the main characters. That gets old. I’d rather see them work together.
The plot was interesting. You have a lot of compassion for the main character who it would seem is over her head in hospital struggles and life in general. She always does the right thing, keeps her head, and doesn’t seem to get angry with her recently adopted kids. The doctor always reads her wrong, says snarky things, but does get over it. But, it never seems he learns from his mistakes, just that he loves her and can’t stay away. It felt very juvenile. As my kids say, he wasn’t adulting very well.
Overall, I would say read this. It was entertaining and I learned several things about hospital administration.
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July 30, 2024Dangerous Move by Roxanne Rustand
Northern Pines Suspense Book Two
Erin Lang is starting over. Life with their three adopted children was too much for her ex-husband. As the new administrator of the Blackberry Hill Memorial Hospital, she’s ready to move on, but she never expected to see the man who’d been married to her cousin in town. Kendra had told her about Connor before she died, and they weren’t good.
Dr. Connor Reynolds isn’t living. He’s full of regrets. And now his late wife’s cousin is renting the cabin on his uncle’s property, bringing back more memories. And her three kids remind him of all he lost when he lost Kendra.
Erin may not trust Connor, and he doesn’t plan on staying in Blackberry Hill, but when mysterious deaths happen at the hospital…it concerns them both, and they need to work together to solve it.
I liked the characters…adults, kids, and four-legged ones. The storyline pulled me in from beginning to end, too.
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Northern Pines Suspense Book Two
Erin Lang is starting over. Life with their three adopted children was too much for her ex-husband. As the new administrator of the Blackberry Hill Memorial Hospital, she’s ready to move on, but she never expected to see the man who’d been married to her cousin in town. Kendra had told her about Connor before she died, and they weren’t good.
Dr. Connor Reynolds isn’t living. He’s full of regrets. And now his late wife’s cousin is renting the cabin on his uncle’s property, bringing back more memories. And her three kids remind him of all he lost when he lost Kendra.
Erin may not trust Connor, and he doesn’t plan on staying in Blackberry Hill, but when mysterious deaths happen at the hospital…it concerns them both, and they need to work together to solve it.
I liked the characters…adults, kids, and four-legged ones. The storyline pulled me in from beginning to end, too.
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December 22, 2025
A doctor falls in love with the single hospital administrator and her kids.
First time reading this author. Connor and Erin story was very interesting Someone had a score to settle with them both. Erin had been in love with Connor for a long time. But he married her cousin instead. That cousin destroyed his chance at being a father by putting their daughter up for adoption. Thank the Lord Erin adopted Haley and a chance meeting brought Connor into their lives. This investigation that Erin was doing brought hard feelings between she and Connor for awhile. But it was all resolved. After Theo almost getting killed. It was all resolved at the hospital. Connor stuck by Erin through it all. His love for her had never stopped. They even were able to tell Haley that Connor was her dad. He also became Drew and Theo dad after he married Erin. Will read more by this author.
First time reading this author. Connor and Erin story was very interesting Someone had a score to settle with them both. Erin had been in love with Connor for a long time. But he married her cousin instead. That cousin destroyed his chance at being a father by putting their daughter up for adoption. Thank the Lord Erin adopted Haley and a chance meeting brought Connor into their lives. This investigation that Erin was doing brought hard feelings between she and Connor for awhile. But it was all resolved. After Theo almost getting killed. It was all resolved at the hospital. Connor stuck by Erin through it all. His love for her had never stopped. They even were able to tell Haley that Connor was her dad. He also became Drew and Theo dad after he married Erin. Will read more by this author.
December 29, 2025
she worked in hosp admin
she adopted 3 kids, then her husband divorced her, him cheating
she moved to small town
the kids didnt like it there, but they found a dog and they loved the dog
the neighbor man was the landlord and he had been married to her cousin. the cousin was preg and died in car accident. she didnt tell him she gave up their first baby to foster care. the lady next door is the one who adopted her. he doesnt know its his daughter but figures it out
there are strange deaths in the hospital. turned out it was a crazy lady worker
she almost killed one of the adopted boys
they started calling her mom, she married the man next door and he adopted the boys and his daughter was so happy he was her dad
she adopted 3 kids, then her husband divorced her, him cheating
she moved to small town
the kids didnt like it there, but they found a dog and they loved the dog
the neighbor man was the landlord and he had been married to her cousin. the cousin was preg and died in car accident. she didnt tell him she gave up their first baby to foster care. the lady next door is the one who adopted her. he doesnt know its his daughter but figures it out
there are strange deaths in the hospital. turned out it was a crazy lady worker
she almost killed one of the adopted boys
they started calling her mom, she married the man next door and he adopted the boys and his daughter was so happy he was her dad
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July 3, 2024
Perfect
Rustand outdid herself in Dangerous Move.
The multifaceted plot engaged me from the start. The main characters “had a history” but that relationship was a quick backdrop to their present relationship.
Allowing the children a POV pulled me into their world—past affecting the now. A hospital administrator and physician was an interesting romantic dynamic.
This book is one of her best!
Rustand outdid herself in Dangerous Move.
The multifaceted plot engaged me from the start. The main characters “had a history” but that relationship was a quick backdrop to their present relationship.
Allowing the children a POV pulled me into their world—past affecting the now. A hospital administrator and physician was an interesting romantic dynamic.
This book is one of her best!
October 3, 2024
Dangerous Move
Love this story. She remembers him from college, big crush, but he belongs to her cousin. They saw each other briefly at her cousins funeral then they just happen to end up working at the same small hospital in Northern Wisconsin. She adopts his 8 year old daughter and finds out that her cousin lied and he had no idea he had a child. There's trouble brewing at the hospital and between them but it all comes together in the end.
Love this story. She remembers him from college, big crush, but he belongs to her cousin. They saw each other briefly at her cousins funeral then they just happen to end up working at the same small hospital in Northern Wisconsin. She adopts his 8 year old daughter and finds out that her cousin lied and he had no idea he had a child. There's trouble brewing at the hospital and between them but it all comes together in the end.
December 28, 2025
A one of a kind mystery romance. Erin as a single parent has a ton to deal with. Romance that might not end in a HEA was not part of her life right now. Trying to juggle 3 adopted kids on her own was tough but add a full time job as a hospital administrator to her load and there's scarcely time to breathe let alone enter a romance.
Book will hold you all the way - well written and I really liked it.
Book will hold you all the way - well written and I really liked it.
February 1, 2026
Erin Lang has moved to a new place to start her life over with her 3 adopted children after her husband left and asked for a divorce. She has a new career as a hospital administrator. Then she runs into an old acquaintance who is a doctor there for a short time. But she has a secret that she is keeping from him. Will he discover what it is? Also there are odd things going on at the hospital - strange deaths. Can she get to the bottom of it before it is too late?
July 2, 2024
Great read. Rustand did a great job keeping my attention throughout Dangerous Move. I enjoyed the plot, characters, the suspense, and danger. We learn more about the children Drew, Theo, and Haley whom Erin adopted. This story includes secrets, mysterious incidents at the hospital, and a cute puppy. Looking forward to the next book in this series.
January 17, 2026
This book touched on a number of important issues. Child neglect and abuse, adoption, hospital funding and potential malpractice. The main characters navigate all this with integrity and the relationship simmers in the background.
I found the discovery of the troublemaker at the end rather weak but thoroughly enjoyed the whole book and will read more by this author.
I found the discovery of the troublemaker at the end rather weak but thoroughly enjoyed the whole book and will read more by this author.
January 25, 2026
So good!
That was an ending I wasn't expecting! I enjoyed this story, especially with the foster/adoption thread, since adoption is close to my heart. It's a difficult topic, but I love how Connor embraced the children, not just Haley. Of course, Connor and Erin finally getting past all the miscommunication and doubts, and finding love after loss was so sweet!
That was an ending I wasn't expecting! I enjoyed this story, especially with the foster/adoption thread, since adoption is close to my heart. It's a difficult topic, but I love how Connor embraced the children, not just Haley. Of course, Connor and Erin finally getting past all the miscommunication and doubts, and finding love after loss was so sweet!
February 1, 2026
First Roxanne book and I enjoyed this one!
I liked both main characters and how they communicated with each other. There were some bumps in the road for these two, but I really enjoyed how they worked through their misunderstandings and communicated.
Overall, a solid closed door romantic suspense book
I liked both main characters and how they communicated with each other. There were some bumps in the road for these two, but I really enjoyed how they worked through their misunderstandings and communicated.
Overall, a solid closed door romantic suspense book
July 5, 2024
wow New CEO
At a hospital she had just started her job. People dying that should have recovered from an illness, heart attack, surgery. Dr Connor and Erin were trying to find out who it was. Erin has 3 children she is trying to adopt. There is so much more. Read now
At a hospital she had just started her job. People dying that should have recovered from an illness, heart attack, surgery. Dr Connor and Erin were trying to find out who it was. Erin has 3 children she is trying to adopt. There is so much more. Read now
August 3, 2024
a family
Troubled children, a loving woman. Having a family had always been Erin’s dream. A family but a broke one. A few twists and turns and things begin to get better. Such caring people are in this story. I enjoyed every minute of this book was enjoyable.
Troubled children, a loving woman. Having a family had always been Erin’s dream. A family but a broke one. A few twists and turns and things begin to get better. Such caring people are in this story. I enjoyed every minute of this book was enjoyable.
December 25, 2025
Another Great Book!
This is another great story by this author! It combines mystery and suspense, along with themes of trusting and forgiveness. I could not figure it out until the last few pages. Great characters and well written!
This is another great story by this author! It combines mystery and suspense, along with themes of trusting and forgiveness. I could not figure it out until the last few pages. Great characters and well written!
January 19, 2026
Good read.
Life has some surprising twists and turns that are unexpected but are really the best thing that could happen. This is one of those stories. It is well written and an enjoyable story.
Life has some surprising twists and turns that are unexpected but are really the best thing that could happen. This is one of those stories. It is well written and an enjoyable story.
June 28, 2024
great book
I enjoyed reading this book by this author. She did a wonderful job keeping my attention. I will be looking for more books by her
I enjoyed reading this book by this author. She did a wonderful job keeping my attention. I will be looking for more books by her
August 13, 2024
Great book!
Another great book from Roxanne, exciting, romantic, with just enough suspense! I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
Another great book from Roxanne, exciting, romantic, with just enough suspense! I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
September 11, 2024
A beautiful story.
This book was great. It has a family in the making with a loving couple, murder and mystery. Can't wait for another of her books.
This book was great. It has a family in the making with a loving couple, murder and mystery. Can't wait for another of her books.
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October 3, 2024I loved this book so much & I'm on my second book. I think I will be reading all her books. I am looking forward to reading more. I am thankful I found her books!
July 1, 2025
Great storyline-loved the obvious character line—but the suspenseful portions would not let me put the book down.
December 21, 2025
once you start it, you don’t want to put it down.
Roxanne Rustand has a way of keeping you in the story and making it so interesting giving very slight clues. She is amazing.
Roxanne Rustand has a way of keeping you in the story and making it so interesting giving very slight clues. She is amazing.
December 24, 2025
Another great read in the series and like the other, it ended way too soon.
December 26, 2025
An intriguingly appealing story captures your full interest and focus because of the devoted mother who is also so dutiful!
January 12, 2026
This book is well written and has wonderful characters, but this story just isn't for me. There's too much anguish all the way around. I did not finish the book.
February 8, 2026
Very good
Stories woven together with so many character. All working to move forward from the past and making a new future together.
Stories woven together with so many character. All working to move forward from the past and making a new future together.
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