After the death of her fiancé, Olivia Leighton takes solace in her work as a wedding planner until she receives threatening messages. Hiding out isn't an option if she wants to keep her business afloat. But when she's attacked and almost kidnapped, it becomes frighteningly clear the lengths her stalker will go to.
Texas Ranger Cole Donnelly is horrified by the assault on Olivia. In order to keep her safe, he agrees to go undercover as her assistant. But being close to the stunning woman, and witnessing firsthand her kindness and fortitude, leaves him questioning the reasons he's locked away his heart.
With each bridal gown fitting and cake tasting, the peril mounts as Olivia's stalker grows bolder. Cole will do anything to protect her, but their forced proximity creates its own complication as he and Olivia grow closer. Can he capture her stalker before it's too late? Or will the next event Cole plans be Olivia's funeral?
Lynn Shannon is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of inspirational romantic suspense.
After moving from Texas to Greece, Lynn turned her passion for reading into a love of writing. She lives with her husband, two children, an extremely spoiled dog, and a pair of chirpy lovebirds. Experiencing life in a new country has introduced her to delicious foods—like Yemista and Kourabiedes—which now share a place on her favorites list alongside pecans and Blue Bell ice cream. She also never passes up coffee, chocolate, or the chance to watch cute animal videos.
From start to finish, Ranger Loyalty is fast-paced and intense, an intriguing book full of twists, notable characters, dedicated Rangers, and emotion. I enjoyed the complex story that kept me guessing. Olivia and Cole both had events from their pasts that kept them hesitant to give into love, but they also each had a strong faith and loving grandparents that nudged them in the right direction. I enjoyed reconnecting with other characters from the series (it’s like catching up with old friends), and had a hard time putting the novel down. I will now anxiously await for the next book!
1.5 star I was really enjoying this book until the stalker did something so disgusting at the end. It LITERALLY turned my stomach. He licked her face!! Licked her face! 🤢😖😩 Like why????
This is such a great series with lots of drama and suspense. I really enjoy the characters as they work their way trough the situations coming at them. I like that they also depend on their faith and turn to prayer as they are battling their enemies.
This story focuses on Olivia Leighton who is a wedding planner. She is working on the wedding of Elijah Goodwin and Sienna Evans, characters from the last story. Olivia lost her fiance Aaron to anaphylactic shock when he was attacked by a swarm of bees. Aaron had gifted her the business that she now owned as a wedding present. Olivia has been growing the business since his death and has become quite well know in their area. Recently she has been receiving notes from someone who is stalking her. The police are aware of the situation but are keeping it quiet as they try to figure out who is threatening her.
Texas Ranger Cole Donnelly is a friend and co worker of Eli's and he is supposed to give a speech at the wedding reception. He sets up a time to meet with Olivia as she is helping him with his speech. Cole had no desire to marry after growing up watching the constant fighting between his parents. He lost both of them to a car accident the night they had another of their verbal arguments and his father lost control of the car. Cole blamed himself for their death because he screamed at them just before the accident and his father turned to yell at him.
The night Cole and Olivia are supposed to meet, her stalker tries to kidnap her. Cole rescues her from the man trying to drag her off into the woods. Cole had no idea she had been having problems with a stalker. After meeting with the police, Cole and Eli volunteer to help protect her and to work on discovering who is after her. The stalker's threats begin to escalate as Cole steps in to protect Olivia. As the names of potential suspects begins to be revealed the danger increases leading them to wonder if there is really more going on with the situation.
Cole wants to protect Olivia but he also must keep her at a distance as he begins to have feelings for her. Olivia hasn't sought a relationship since the death of her fiance but being around Cole is giving her those fluttery butterfly feelings in her stomach when he is around her.
Will the Texas Rangers be able to discover the stalker before Cole and Olivia suffer harm? Will Cole and Olivia face their growing feelings for one another as the situation is keeping them in forced proximity?
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When Olivia's fiancé died, leaving her the wedding planning business she'd always longed for, she threw herself into making a success, with neither time for nor interest in dating again. When she's stalked and the man escalates from leaving notes to attacking her, it's clear that the police's efforts to catch him aren't enough to keep her safe. Cole happened to be in a position to rescue her from the attacker, and steps up to protect her personally until the stalker is captured - but she begins to realise that he himself poses a threat... to her heart. Scarred by his parents' terrible marriage and tragic deaths, Cole has no interest in matrimony - but spending time with Olivia begins to shake his resolve. But as things escalate further, whether either is willing to open their heart may be a moot point...
A good read with lots of suspense and action, some mystery as to who's behind it all (pleasantly convoluted - though I guessed part of it), and characters I really cared about - both the main characters and some supporting characters. I haven't read the whole series, but I did read the previous book and it was good to see more of shared characters - though each is a completely standalone story. I loved Cole's willingness to put himself out for others, but it was made all the better by those who supported him - particularly his and Olivia's respective grandparents. And seeing him finally work through his baggage and come out willing to face life 'free' was great. All in all, an enjoyable read and I look forward to the next book in the series.
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I am a huge fan of this series and this author. I read everything she has to offer. Every book in this series is action-packed with suspense and a budding romance. Each has a Texas Ranger hot on the trail of the criminal treating the innocents in these stories.
Olivia is a wedding planner who has a stalker who is getting bolder and bolder. When Cole comes to her rescue after the stalker's first brazen attack, he is determined to do everything he can to keep her safe. When the sparks start flying, Cole is determined to keep this platonic but he is intrigued by the strong woman that Olivia is. He might not be able to recover from the electricity sparking between them.
Olivia hasn't been interested in a romantic relationship since her fiance' died three years earlier. She is acquainted with Cole through some mutual friends but when he uses his skills as a Texas Ranger to provide her with protection when she is most vulnerable, she begins to see him as someone she can depend on with her safety and her heart.
This story is very suspenseful and romantic. Cole is tender and protective and willingly to stand between danger and the woman he is beginning to care for.
I was given an arc copy of this book but I also bought it to keep in my personal collection.
Olivia and Cole's captivating journey unfolds with remarkable depth and authenticity, drawing readers into a narrative that seamlessly blends heart-pounding suspense with profound spiritual undertones. The protagonists are meticulously crafted, their complex personalities and nuanced interactions creating an immersive reading experience. Supporting characters add rich layers to the story, each contributing meaningful dimensions that elevate the overall narrative. The novel masterfully intertwines elements of psychological tension, intrigue, and spiritual beliefs, resulting in a gripping tale that resonates long after the final page. An extraordinary and unforgettable literary work that expertly balances thrills, character development, and emotional resonance.
Ranger Loyalty begins with anticipation of danger. Olivia Leighton is being stalked. He is watching her and leaving notes. Staying late at the office to meet a client’s best man to help with a speech she feels anxious. Texas Ranger Cole Donnelly is running late to an appointment with Olivia so he calls and makes arrangements to meet her. Then she is attacked outside of her office and he is the first to arrive on the scene. From the first scene to the last scene in this book the reader is swept up in the dilemma of Olivia’s case. Who wants to kidnap a small town wedding planner? Will Cole be able to save her from the danger she faces? This book is highly recommended by this reader.
Ranger Loyalty is book 8 in the Texas Ranger Heroes series. It hooked me from the very beginning. There was adrenaline, intensity, emotion, and twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout. Olivia and Cole both have incidents from their past to keep them hesitant about acknowledging the chemistry between each other. As the danger escalates, it is hard for Olivia to keep her emotions in check. I love the characters in this series. I enjoy having familiar characters from the rest of the series appear throughout the books. They can be read as stand-alones but I recommend all of them. They are definitely worth reading!
Ranger Loyalty is a wonderful addition to this series. Texas Ranger Cole Donnelly rescues wedding planner Olivia Leighton from being abducted by her stalker. As the attempts escalate, Cole goes undercover and poses as her new assistant. Cole is leery of marriage as his parents' marriage wasn't that greatest and he ended up going to live with his grandmother after losing his parents in a car accident. Olivia lost her fiancé a few years ago and has been focused on her wedding planner business since then. Packed with action, danger, romance, and suspense, this story has twists and turns. You will not be able to put this down.
This gripping, fast-paced suspense novel was one I couldn't put down! From page one, I was drawn into the life of Olivia Leighton. She is wedding planner who has a stalker and as things escalate, Texas Ranger Cole Donnelly enters the picture. Cole and Olivia have known each other for years as family friends, but it is clear that someone is out to kill Olivia and will stop at nothing. Cole goes undercover as her assistant in the hopes of flushing out the stalker, but can he keep Olivia safe until they discover who is behind the attacks? Grab this latest novel in the Texas Ranger Hero Series, and you'll be up all night! A definite must read for 2024.
Sweet and satisfying: This was a delightful story and I loved every minute of it. There was a perfect balance of meaningful dialogue, intrigue and action. I was kept guessing about the stalker and never quite knew what was going to happen next. Whilst part of a series and some previous characters make an appearance, this could very much be enjoyed as a standalone. I really liked Olivia and Cole as a couple and enjoyed getting to know them. It was wonderful seeing them work through their challenges, as they strengthened their faith and found a forever kind of love. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I have enjoyed these series, and am glad to see that there's another book to be released soon, thank you Ms Shannon. While there's the usual murder and mayhem I'm happy to see that there is no gore and graphic stuff in any of these books. And O! the joy of clean reading!!! No swear words, no bedroom scenes so I'm able to read without skipping paragraphs to avoid the silly stuff. Thank you especially for the prayers seeded along the way, I have found myself praying for situations and people in my own life after reading fictional prayers in the books. You make spontaneous prayer a matter of course, which ought to be in real life.
A fast-moving romantic suspense. Heartbreaking back stories for the main characters. Will they be able to overcome their past to enjoy a future together? Also, will they both be alive? Someone is out to make certain that one or both of them end up dead. I have read only one other in this series. Not a requirement to read the entire series in order to enjoy them. They are fine as a standalone. Pleasant, but exciting Christian romantic suspense. Thanks to Booksprout for providing a copy. My review is voluntary.
“When you’ve done all you can, and you feel hopeless, that’s when you need prayer the most.”
This was a whirlwind romance that I couldn’t put down. A stalker introduces a lot of thrill and danger into this romantic suspense. We have a reluctant bodyguard in a small town setting. We get a lot of development of our characters and how their pasts defined them. This was a sweet Christian romance and I can’t wait to read more in this series and by this author!
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This was a great Christian suspense romance book. I really like this author’s writing style. I kind of guessed who was behind the crimes, partially, but we aren’t told enough to know everything, which was more realistic and fun to try to figure out. I liked how the main male character grows and changes emotionally. It was well written. It stood alone without having to read the previous books but I enjoy all of the author’s work so whenever she publishes something new I usually read it regardless of it’s part of a series or not.
Olivia is a wedding planner. She meets Cole when he is one of the groomsmen for a wedding she's planning for one of his fellow rangers. When he's the first to arrive after her call for help a bond is formed. Someone has been stalking her and things just escalated. Who's after her and why? Will they be able to solve the case before anyone gets hurt? What happens when their feelings continue to grow beyond his comfort zone? Can a wedding planner be the downfall for this confirmed bachelor?.
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This is a well written book with strong characters in Olivia and Cole. The author does a great job developing the story and takes you into their lives with action, intrigue, twists and romance. She brings the story to life with her descriptive scenes and delivers a terrific fast paced read. Loved seeing some past characters.
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Once again a brilliant, riveting and exciting romantic suspense from Ms Shannon. Cole tries to protect Olivia from her stalker as he and the team attempt to find out who is behind the attacks. There are virtually no clues but loads of red herrings along the way as the attacks intensify on them both. Will Cole allow his feelings for Olivia to bloom or will he give in to his usual fear? A definite cannot-put-it-down story from start to finish.
Another excellent installment in the Texas Ranger Heroes series! I’m satisfied with the story. The MCs were different enough from previous installments which made me want to get to know them. The plot was interesting and twisty enough to keep me guessing on who the actual villain was. There were a few typos, but they didn’t ruin the story for me. If you enjoy clean, inspirational, suspense romance, you might want to check it out.
I really liked Cole and Olivia together, there is a spark from the beginning and while being stalked isn't anyone idea of a good time it allows Cole and Olivia to get close where as they may never have gotten so close otherwise. There is a good mix of romance, suspects and suspense as well as lovely characters.
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I enjoyed every minute reading this book! Characters feel like you want to be your friends. The conversation s flow easy. The plot is unique and I was fooled several times thinking someone else was causing the problems. Suspense was well written.
I suggest you get several copies of this book and give as a gift for your friends so they can also enjoy it!
I really enjoyed the story of two people cautiously giving love another chance. Olivia is a wedding planner that lost her fiance. She starts getting messages from her stalker. Cole agrees to work as her assistant to catch the stalker. The chemistry grows between them. Will the stalker be caught before Olivia gets hurt ?.
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Olivia has had a heartbreaking past yet she has a tender spirit that is loyal and trustworthy to her clients and friends. Cole has walls built around his heart of protection from the pain he endured as a child raised in an abusive home. Protecting Olivia has put cracks in his wall and seeing Olivia's sweet spirit and her loyalty to those she loves, makes him desire the bond his friends have found in love. Will loyalty be enough?
Olivia is being stalked and it's escalating. Cole is undercover as her bodyguard. Finding out the who, how and why kept me riveted to the pages. I loved how Cole started turning more to prayer and trust in God, even though his childhood made it almost impossible to trust that real lifelong love was possible. Both Cole and Olivia were willing to give their own life to protect the other, and that is what true love is.
Cole & Olivia take us through so much emotions & strength. I enjoyed the easy friendship that bulids into a sizzling chemistry. We have lots of twist & turns to get through while puzzling out who it could be. Romance & suspense done well with faith.
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This is a great story fraught with danger. The tension between Cole and Olivia just adds to the story. You might be surprised at the ending too. I highly recommend reading this book just be prepared to stay up late to finish it.
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Really really enjoyed reading this clean Christian suspense storyline. The main characters were great and at times challenging but they both had depth. I enjoyed the side characters banter as well. Overall, shocker at the culprits added to it too. Can’t wait to read more!
Lynn Shannon did a great job keeping me guessing who was bad and who was good. I really couldn't figure it out. The Christianity in this book was awesome. I can't wait for the next one in this series but before it comes out I am going to reread all of the other books in "Texas Ranger Heroes".
This book has a long mystery with lots of twists in it along with a romance between a lovely woman who had suffered loss and a reluctant Texas Ranger. There is a happy ending. I appreciate the way prayer and the Christian life are woven into the story.
I enjoyed seeing Olivia and Cole's relationship develop during such a stressful and dangerous time. I liked the strength shown in this, the strong relationships and the shared faith. I changed my mind a few times reading this about who was doing things and why, my attention was held throughout.
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