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Hidden Identity #3
No Place to Hide
It's not every day you see your childhood friend and one-time crush on national news. Jackie Sellers just wishes it were under different circumstances. She can't believe that Ian Lockwood is wanted in connection with a terrorist plot, and she's determined to find him and help him clear his name. But she's not the only one looking. The FBI wants him captured. The bad guys want him dead. Ian just wants to stay alive long enough to save thousands of innocent lives.
Lynette Eason throws readers right into the action from page one, propelling them along a dangerous road and asking the provocative question of how far we'd be willing to go if we were up against a wall.
Lynette Eason throws readers right into the action from page one, propelling them along a dangerous road and asking the provocative question of how far we'd be willing to go if we were up against a wall.
332 pages, Paperback
First published April 28, 2015
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About the author
Lynette Eason
182 books3,797 followersLynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married "the boy next door" and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina."
Series:
. Amazon Adventure
. High Stakes
. Women of Justice
Series:
. Amazon Adventure
. High Stakes
. Women of Justice
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October 31, 2016
Wow...what are the chances of getting two very claustrophobic plots one after the other? I went from tunnels in one book to even smaller spaces in this one, not once but twice! If I said what those spaces were it would be spoilers, but...trust me, they're worse than tunnels!
Anyway, this book is fast-paced and constant. More twists and turns than you can count, with bad guys on nearly every page. I really enjoyed Ian and Jackie and their relationship, and really enjoyed the side characters for Ron, Holly, and Elizabeth (Ron especially.) I would definitely call it one of Eason's best! I also liked the strong salvation message.
Anyway, this book is fast-paced and constant. More twists and turns than you can count, with bad guys on nearly every page. I really enjoyed Ian and Jackie and their relationship, and really enjoyed the side characters for Ron, Holly, and Elizabeth (Ron especially.) I would definitely call it one of Eason's best! I also liked the strong salvation message.
August 18, 2015
Not quite great, but very good!
The suspense was great! And you'd better be prepared to be dumped right into the middle of it from page one because that's what happens. I was awfully confused for a bit, but started figuring everything out pretty quickly. This book stars off fast and doesn't really ever stop until the end.
The romance? Not so great. In fact, it was kinda disappointing. It almost felt forced to me-- like the author wanted it to happen, but just couldn't make it work right. Maybe that's just me; and it wasn't enough to knock a star off, but there were a few other things that annoyed me enough to go ahead and only give this book 4 stars instead of 5.
Overall, though, it was quite enjoyable. I'm glad I read it and I'm very much looking forward to another book by Lynette Eason! :)
The suspense was great! And you'd better be prepared to be dumped right into the middle of it from page one because that's what happens. I was awfully confused for a bit, but started figuring everything out pretty quickly. This book stars off fast and doesn't really ever stop until the end.
The romance? Not so great. In fact, it was kinda disappointing. It almost felt forced to me-- like the author wanted it to happen, but just couldn't make it work right. Maybe that's just me; and it wasn't enough to knock a star off, but there were a few other things that annoyed me enough to go ahead and only give this book 4 stars instead of 5.
Overall, though, it was quite enjoyable. I'm glad I read it and I'm very much looking forward to another book by Lynette Eason! :)
May 13, 2015
No Place to Hide is filled with action and the pace never slows down. This exciting story took me a little bit of time to really “get into”. Once the plot caught my attention, though, the story flowed very quickly for me.
One of the things that I enjoyed about this story was the fast pace. It did not ever leave me bored. New dangers were around every corner. Something that took me a little time to get used to was that there were many little “sneak peeks” into other people’s lives. It was a bit confusing, at first, to try to figure out who these people were, keep them straight, and tuck each bit of information away for the rest of the story. But, once I was able to do that, I began to see potential ways that these people, both good and bad, were connected to what was going on.
An interesting thread throughout the story is about how God is with us through everything, the good and the bad. The heroine of the novel has had many horrible and painful experiences in her lifetime, leaving her to doubt the existence of God, or more specifically, a God who cares and helps. There is definitely discussion about why bad things happen to good people. Jackie struggles with the concept that a loving God would allow those things to take place.
It took me awhile to connect with Jackie and Ian. I don’t know why this was. The author wrote an exciting story and the characters have history as friends to grow from. I liked the characters and wanted them to have a good outcome, but didn’t have that deep concern that I am used to experiencing for the characters I read about. But, I still enjoyed the story and was happy to see things work out for them.
My thanks to the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book that was given to me in exchange for my honest review.
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One of the things that I enjoyed about this story was the fast pace. It did not ever leave me bored. New dangers were around every corner. Something that took me a little time to get used to was that there were many little “sneak peeks” into other people’s lives. It was a bit confusing, at first, to try to figure out who these people were, keep them straight, and tuck each bit of information away for the rest of the story. But, once I was able to do that, I began to see potential ways that these people, both good and bad, were connected to what was going on.
An interesting thread throughout the story is about how God is with us through everything, the good and the bad. The heroine of the novel has had many horrible and painful experiences in her lifetime, leaving her to doubt the existence of God, or more specifically, a God who cares and helps. There is definitely discussion about why bad things happen to good people. Jackie struggles with the concept that a loving God would allow those things to take place.
It took me awhile to connect with Jackie and Ian. I don’t know why this was. The author wrote an exciting story and the characters have history as friends to grow from. I liked the characters and wanted them to have a good outcome, but didn’t have that deep concern that I am used to experiencing for the characters I read about. But, I still enjoyed the story and was happy to see things work out for them.
My thanks to the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book that was given to me in exchange for my honest review.
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February 15, 2017
by Andrea Renee Cox
What if you were running for your life and only had a brief encrypted message for a clue as to why bad guys and law enforcement were hunting you down?
Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood are on the run with no place to hide. It seems like everyone on both sides of the law are tracking them. And all they know is they're being blamed for a terrorist plot ... but they're completely innocent. Will they find someone to trust before they find themselves arrested or buried? Will they be able to untangle the only clue they have before the terrorist plot becomes a terrorist act?
What a way to wrap up the Hidden Identity series! No Place to Hide by Lynette Eason kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Several times I mumbled, "Whoa. I didn't see THAT coming." The plot was great, characters believable and relatable, and the twists and turns plentiful. If you like suspense and high drama, you won't want to miss No Place to Hide. Just don't forget to read books one and two in this trilogy first. That way you'll have already gotten to know some of the supporting cast.
Lynette Eason truly is a master artist when it comes to crafting a fantastic story of suspense. She very often includes children in her plots, which heightens the empathy and urgency. I particularly love that she makes faith in God such a dynamic part of her stories. Without Him life means nothing to me, and it's that same vibe I get with her books.
As a member of Lynette's street team, it's my obligation to share my thoughts on No Place to Hide. But honestly, it's a true pleasure. Thanks for another wonderful story, Lynette!
What if you were running for your life and only had a brief encrypted message for a clue as to why bad guys and law enforcement were hunting you down?
Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood are on the run with no place to hide. It seems like everyone on both sides of the law are tracking them. And all they know is they're being blamed for a terrorist plot ... but they're completely innocent. Will they find someone to trust before they find themselves arrested or buried? Will they be able to untangle the only clue they have before the terrorist plot becomes a terrorist act?
What a way to wrap up the Hidden Identity series! No Place to Hide by Lynette Eason kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Several times I mumbled, "Whoa. I didn't see THAT coming." The plot was great, characters believable and relatable, and the twists and turns plentiful. If you like suspense and high drama, you won't want to miss No Place to Hide. Just don't forget to read books one and two in this trilogy first. That way you'll have already gotten to know some of the supporting cast.
Lynette Eason truly is a master artist when it comes to crafting a fantastic story of suspense. She very often includes children in her plots, which heightens the empathy and urgency. I particularly love that she makes faith in God such a dynamic part of her stories. Without Him life means nothing to me, and it's that same vibe I get with her books.
As a member of Lynette's street team, it's my obligation to share my thoughts on No Place to Hide. But honestly, it's a true pleasure. Thanks for another wonderful story, Lynette!
June 8, 2018
Whew! Can you say plot twist? Times ten!
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March 13, 2016
If you are looking for suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat to devour the book’s pages like your life depends on it, look no further than No Place to Hide by award-winning author Lynette Eason. Toss in a sweet romance, characters who feel like friends, and gentle nudges of faith and you have the recipe for the perfect read.
It’s not every day you see your childhood friend and onetime crush on national news. It’s also not every day that your reunion with said childhood friend debuts with you breaking into his house and defending yourself against his martial arts skills. For Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood, this is just the beginning of the nonstop action. Ian has been named in connection with a terrorist plot, and Jackie believes his promise of innocence. Using her skills as an operative with Operation Refuge, Jackie helps Ian run for his life. In the stay-up-all-night-until-you-finish-this pages to follow, the reunited pair dodge not only the FBI on their heels but also the bad guys who want to make sure Ian doesn’t survive long enough to tell the right people what he knows. And while they flee, Ian and Jackie must also scramble to decode the email that got Ian into this mess in the first place – but will they figure it out in time to stop the terrorist’s plot?
I loved getting acquainted with the Operation Refuge folks again, friends we met in the first two books of the Hidden Identity series – No One To Trust & Nowhere To Turn. Especially Ron. I adore Ron, and I’m so very glad we got more of his back story in this final book of the series. (*wail* Why does it have to be over??? I don’t like saying goodbye!) No Place To Hide may make more sense in parts if you read the other two books first, but it isn’t absolutely necessary – it can certainly be read as a stand-alone.
As I’ve said before, I’m a sucker for stories about best friends who fall in love. I’ve been married to mine for 15 years :) Jackie and Ian have a history that stretches all the way back to childhood, and it was such a delight to watch them together even in the high stress situations. The depth of their affection for each other left room for humor and comfort and shared strength in the midst of life being turned upside down. And Ian… *dreamy sigh*
(I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review.)
Read more of my review here: https://readingismysuperpower.wordpre...
It’s not every day you see your childhood friend and onetime crush on national news. It’s also not every day that your reunion with said childhood friend debuts with you breaking into his house and defending yourself against his martial arts skills. For Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood, this is just the beginning of the nonstop action. Ian has been named in connection with a terrorist plot, and Jackie believes his promise of innocence. Using her skills as an operative with Operation Refuge, Jackie helps Ian run for his life. In the stay-up-all-night-until-you-finish-this pages to follow, the reunited pair dodge not only the FBI on their heels but also the bad guys who want to make sure Ian doesn’t survive long enough to tell the right people what he knows. And while they flee, Ian and Jackie must also scramble to decode the email that got Ian into this mess in the first place – but will they figure it out in time to stop the terrorist’s plot?
I loved getting acquainted with the Operation Refuge folks again, friends we met in the first two books of the Hidden Identity series – No One To Trust & Nowhere To Turn. Especially Ron. I adore Ron, and I’m so very glad we got more of his back story in this final book of the series. (*wail* Why does it have to be over??? I don’t like saying goodbye!) No Place To Hide may make more sense in parts if you read the other two books first, but it isn’t absolutely necessary – it can certainly be read as a stand-alone.
As I’ve said before, I’m a sucker for stories about best friends who fall in love. I’ve been married to mine for 15 years :) Jackie and Ian have a history that stretches all the way back to childhood, and it was such a delight to watch them together even in the high stress situations. The depth of their affection for each other left room for humor and comfort and shared strength in the midst of life being turned upside down. And Ian… *dreamy sigh*
(I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review.)
Read more of my review here: https://readingismysuperpower.wordpre...
February 10, 2021
Noooooo Holly died in the end!!!!! 😭😨🥺
But Ian and Jackie are such a cute couple!! 😍😍 so I guess that makes up for Holly’s death..... 😞😞
But Ian and Jackie are such a cute couple!! 😍😍 so I guess that makes up for Holly’s death..... 😞😞
June 26, 2015
It's not every day you see your childhood friend and one-time crush on national news. Jackie Sellers just wishes it were under different circumstances. She can't believe that Ian Lockwood is wanted in connection with a terrorist plot, and she's determined to find him and help him clear his name. But she's not the only one looking. The FBI wants him captured. The bad guys want him dead. Ian just wants to stay alive long enough to save thousands of innocent lives.
Lynette Eason masterfully weaves a gripping, suspenseful story in this third book in her newest (Hidden Identity) series. Jackie gets pulled into danger when she goes to find out from Ian why he's being connected with a terrorist plot. They are forced to go on the run in order to prove Ian's innocence. As their family and friends get drawn into the danger, they struggle to stay one step ahead of everyone!
I love the way Jackie believes in Ian and how Jackie's team believes in her! I also like the slow background romance that builds between them but doesn't detract from the suspense.
Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of the Women of Justice series and the Deadly Reunions series, as well as No One to Trust and Nowhere to Turn. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She has a master's degree in education from Converse College, and she lives in South Carolina. Learn more at www.lynetteeason.com.
*Thanks to Revell Reads and NetGalley for providing me with a free e-book copy in exchange for my honest opinion & review.*
Lynette Eason masterfully weaves a gripping, suspenseful story in this third book in her newest (Hidden Identity) series. Jackie gets pulled into danger when she goes to find out from Ian why he's being connected with a terrorist plot. They are forced to go on the run in order to prove Ian's innocence. As their family and friends get drawn into the danger, they struggle to stay one step ahead of everyone!
I love the way Jackie believes in Ian and how Jackie's team believes in her! I also like the slow background romance that builds between them but doesn't detract from the suspense.
Lynette Eason is the bestselling author of the Women of Justice series and the Deadly Reunions series, as well as No One to Trust and Nowhere to Turn. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She has a master's degree in education from Converse College, and she lives in South Carolina. Learn more at www.lynetteeason.com.
*Thanks to Revell Reads and NetGalley for providing me with a free e-book copy in exchange for my honest opinion & review.*
April 9, 2025
That started with a bang! And it just kept going...a lot of coincidences but still soooooo good!
Characters:
Jackie had an intense backstory, and I felt bad for her, poor thing. (I did guess a lot of it, but it's still good) Ian...I loved Ian! He was just an innocent lab tech or got pinned for treason, and man, I felt for him. Poor guy! *hugs*
Holly was so sweet!
I loved getting to see a little bit of the Operation Refugee Team; that was nice! Especially Ron, I love Ron!
Themes:
God never leaves us and can use even the bad things for good.
Romance:
It was great! Ian and Jackie had been childhood best friends, so it eliminated a lot of the awkwardness that most of the fast-paced action books create.
Language:
N/A
Violence/Gore:
Some intense action including - getting shot at, bombs, bio weapons, getting shot, etc...it was intense but also super awesome! The tension was high.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this one! I loved how fast it was and how much was going on...so hard to put down!
Recommended age 15+
Characters:
Jackie had an intense backstory, and I felt bad for her, poor thing. (I did guess a lot of it, but it's still good) Ian...I loved Ian! He was just an innocent lab tech or got pinned for treason, and man, I felt for him. Poor guy! *hugs*
Holly was so sweet!
I loved getting to see a little bit of the Operation Refugee Team; that was nice! Especially Ron, I love Ron!
Themes:
God never leaves us and can use even the bad things for good.
Romance:
It was great! Ian and Jackie had been childhood best friends, so it eliminated a lot of the awkwardness that most of the fast-paced action books create.
Language:
N/A
Violence/Gore:
Some intense action including - getting shot at, bombs, bio weapons, getting shot, etc...it was intense but also super awesome! The tension was high.
Overall:
I really enjoyed this one! I loved how fast it was and how much was going on...so hard to put down!
Recommended age 15+
October 1, 2025
Alas, while I enjoyed it, it really fell flat to me🥲
1) i had no clue why this book was part of the trilogy until I realized that this MC is a new coworker of the MCs of the previous books
2) the run-from-the-law-bc-im-innocent-but-im-gonna-get-murdered-in-jail-so-i-have-to-prove-my-innocence trope raises my blood pressure
3) again, just not a fan of a series that doesn't have a whole lot to do with the other books in said series
1) i had no clue why this book was part of the trilogy until I realized that this MC is a new coworker of the MCs of the previous books
2) the run-from-the-law-bc-im-innocent-but-im-gonna-get-murdered-in-jail-so-i-have-to-prove-my-innocence trope raises my blood pressure
3) again, just not a fan of a series that doesn't have a whole lot to do with the other books in said series
May 17, 2015
Deb’s Dozen: Ian’s no terrorist! Jackie’s out to exonerate him. No Place to Hide!
She’s in! Very quietly she slips inside the door whose lock she just picked. Was that a noise? There coming toward her! Crash—fight back—hit again—what a punch! Ian? Jackie? So starts Lynette Eason’s latest, No Place to Hide, another jam-packed, suspense-filled, action-thriller. And once again I couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished reading.
Jackie Sellers has seen a story about her best friend from childhood on the national news—but there’s no way Ian Lockwood could possibly be a bioterrorist. Jackie determines to find Ian and help him clear his name. She runs into him, literally, after breaking into his house. Then they’re off and running—from the bad guys who want him dead and from the FBI who want him captured. Ian just wants to stop a disaster and clear his name.
No Place to Hide is the third novel in Eason’s Hidden Identity series. I hope she has more coming as I love this series and Operation Refuge, the agency that helps those who cannot help themselves, which serves as the thread to tie the novels together. The first two books, No One to Trust and Nowhere to Turn, are equally wonderful (Check my reviews of both to learn more). You’ll want to get the entire series—if I start a book in the morning and read constantly until I’ve finished the story—I know the author has a winner. Five Stars!
Lynette Eason has two additional series, Women of Justice and Deadly Reunions. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She lives in South Carolina and is great fun to interview. Find out more about Lynette at www.lynetteeason.com. Follow her on FaceBook at Lynette Barker Eason or on Twitter @LynetteEason.
Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, gave me a copy of No Place to Hide in exchange for my candid review.
She’s in! Very quietly she slips inside the door whose lock she just picked. Was that a noise? There coming toward her! Crash—fight back—hit again—what a punch! Ian? Jackie? So starts Lynette Eason’s latest, No Place to Hide, another jam-packed, suspense-filled, action-thriller. And once again I couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished reading.
Jackie Sellers has seen a story about her best friend from childhood on the national news—but there’s no way Ian Lockwood could possibly be a bioterrorist. Jackie determines to find Ian and help him clear his name. She runs into him, literally, after breaking into his house. Then they’re off and running—from the bad guys who want him dead and from the FBI who want him captured. Ian just wants to stop a disaster and clear his name.
No Place to Hide is the third novel in Eason’s Hidden Identity series. I hope she has more coming as I love this series and Operation Refuge, the agency that helps those who cannot help themselves, which serves as the thread to tie the novels together. The first two books, No One to Trust and Nowhere to Turn, are equally wonderful (Check my reviews of both to learn more). You’ll want to get the entire series—if I start a book in the morning and read constantly until I’ve finished the story—I know the author has a winner. Five Stars!
Lynette Eason has two additional series, Women of Justice and Deadly Reunions. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She lives in South Carolina and is great fun to interview. Find out more about Lynette at www.lynetteeason.com. Follow her on FaceBook at Lynette Barker Eason or on Twitter @LynetteEason.
Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, gave me a copy of No Place to Hide in exchange for my candid review.
May 15, 2015
No Place to Hide is the third book in a series but stands very well on its own. In it two childhood friends get thrown together on the run for their lives as the nation believes they are terrorists. Through multiple points of view, the action ramps up, consistently cork-screwing tighter and tighter as Jackie and Ian try to find out who is behind the actual terrorist threat before they are captured ... or killed.
The plot inNo Place to Hide is interesting and one that kept me coming back. If you like suspense that has romance playing a strong secondary role, then this is a book you will love. It's a classic someone-saw-something-they-shouldn't-have-and-now-bad-people-are-after-them-and-they're-not-sure-why. The chase is intense, the fight scenes vivid but not overwhleming, and the why the bad guys are so close realistic. The bad guys aren't hidden but some of the supporting folks stand in the shadows adding to the puzzle of how the book will unfold.
Characters from earlier books play low-key supporting roles, but it's always fun to see them again if you've read the books. Lynette's books are similar to Irene Hannon and Dee Henderson. They are perfect for readers who love a good mystery/suspense with strong romance threads. If this is your perfect book equation, then you should check out No Place to Hide.
The plot inNo Place to Hide is interesting and one that kept me coming back. If you like suspense that has romance playing a strong secondary role, then this is a book you will love. It's a classic someone-saw-something-they-shouldn't-have-and-now-bad-people-are-after-them-and-they're-not-sure-why. The chase is intense, the fight scenes vivid but not overwhleming, and the why the bad guys are so close realistic. The bad guys aren't hidden but some of the supporting folks stand in the shadows adding to the puzzle of how the book will unfold.
Characters from earlier books play low-key supporting roles, but it's always fun to see them again if you've read the books. Lynette's books are similar to Irene Hannon and Dee Henderson. They are perfect for readers who love a good mystery/suspense with strong romance threads. If this is your perfect book equation, then you should check out No Place to Hide.
November 17, 2015
3.5 stars
No Place To Hide was a good read! I liked how the book began with suspense and kept the suspense throughout. I also liked the mystery of trying to figure out who was behind it all and if they would be able to stop him/her before it was too late.
Sometime things that happened seemed unrealistic to me (i.e. The way characters were able to save themselves so easily when odds weren't in their favor). But that didn't hinder my enjoyment too much and I still liked the book quite a bit. :)
Overall, a good romantic suspense and if you've liked Lynette Eason's books in the past, you will also probably enjoy No Place To Hide.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
No Place To Hide was a good read! I liked how the book began with suspense and kept the suspense throughout. I also liked the mystery of trying to figure out who was behind it all and if they would be able to stop him/her before it was too late.
Sometime things that happened seemed unrealistic to me (i.e. The way characters were able to save themselves so easily when odds weren't in their favor). But that didn't hinder my enjoyment too much and I still liked the book quite a bit. :)
Overall, a good romantic suspense and if you've liked Lynette Eason's books in the past, you will also probably enjoy No Place To Hide.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
February 28, 2016
I enjoyed this conclusion of the Hidden Identity series. The final book was again fast paced with load of suspense and twists.
The plot was very interesting and realistic. Lynette kept me guessing right through the book which I loved. I only were able to guess right on everything due to the smart clues given throughout the book only at the times I think the author attended. There was one FBI agent I was suspicious about and found to be wrong about.
I enjoyed Jackie and Ian's story and how it developed, since it started in high school. I enjoyed the humorous parts also in some of the interactions.
The thread of a loving God through hardships and bad times was came across strong but not overbearing.
Lynette Eason remains a favourite. This book can be read as a stand alone even though you will know David and Adam better if you read from book 1.
Recommended to fans of Terri Blackstock, Irene Hannon and Dani Pettrey.
The plot was very interesting and realistic. Lynette kept me guessing right through the book which I loved. I only were able to guess right on everything due to the smart clues given throughout the book only at the times I think the author attended. There was one FBI agent I was suspicious about and found to be wrong about.
I enjoyed Jackie and Ian's story and how it developed, since it started in high school. I enjoyed the humorous parts also in some of the interactions.
The thread of a loving God through hardships and bad times was came across strong but not overbearing.
Lynette Eason remains a favourite. This book can be read as a stand alone even though you will know David and Adam better if you read from book 1.
Recommended to fans of Terri Blackstock, Irene Hannon and Dani Pettrey.
January 24, 2017
This was definitely my favorite in the Hidden Identity series by Lynette Eason! I was definitely intrigued from the beginning and could NOT put this book down!
This series was the first books I've read by Lynette Eason and I plan on reading more by her in the future.
This series was the first books I've read by Lynette Eason and I plan on reading more by her in the future.
March 25, 2020
4 1/2 out of 5 stars
I loved this one. From the page-turning roller coaster ride to the inspirational thread, I found this story to be my favorite in this series. There were so many questions to be answered. Who was framing Ian? Would he prove his innocence? What was the bigger threat? Would Jackie find her way back to God? Would love win out? I hope I’m not spoiling this when I answer that last question with a resounding ‘yes’! But what a delicious winding road it took to get there. Full review is at my website: lorainenunley(dot)com
I loved this one. From the page-turning roller coaster ride to the inspirational thread, I found this story to be my favorite in this series. There were so many questions to be answered. Who was framing Ian? Would he prove his innocence? What was the bigger threat? Would Jackie find her way back to God? Would love win out? I hope I’m not spoiling this when I answer that last question with a resounding ‘yes’! But what a delicious winding road it took to get there. Full review is at my website: lorainenunley(dot)com
December 17, 2025
2.75 ⭐️
Pretty boring at the beginning but was good when it finally picked up. Overall a disappointing end to a really good series because it didn’t even feel like it was part of the series. I feel like it should have been the first book in a series instead of the final book in a series. I didn't feel any connection to the character and I wanted to see more of the characters from [previous books.
Pretty boring at the beginning but was good when it finally picked up. Overall a disappointing end to a really good series because it didn’t even feel like it was part of the series. I feel like it should have been the first book in a series instead of the final book in a series. I didn't feel any connection to the character and I wanted to see more of the characters from [previous books.
March 21, 2017
I didn't like this as much as her other books but it was good nonetheless. Jackie and Ian were quite a good combination. I had several hunches most of them were right but I didn't see Jackie's twist at the end. Very heartfelt and some parts made me think I was reading a Hardy Boys book which was kinda cool.
July 20, 2017
This book was action packed from the beginning to the end. None stop action kept me always wondering what next just like the first two books, while slowly revealing more information about the main characters. Lynette is excellent at a Christian thriller writer.
September 5, 2024
It was really fun to see Jackie and Ian on the run. And the plot was actually pretty unique, what with the biological terrorism. And Lucy was so precious. Though I have to disagree with one of the lines in the last chapter. My son's laugh is the most precious sound God created. 😂
February 17, 2024
Each book in this series had a fresh, new, different storyline and it made me so happy
July 4, 2025
Why did it take me 3 years to read the final book in this series? I have no idea, but I do know this one was non stop action from beginning to end.
October 12, 2025
interesting overall plot line! but I felt like it was pretty wordy and there were too many characters to keep up🙈
January 5, 2024
Great storyline. Action from the beginning until the end. A real nail biter. A story of redemption. I enjoyed the series.
August 25, 2022
On the run for your life. Can you trust the good guys? Definitely not the bad guys.
There were a couple key aha moments that I can't go into without spoiler alerts. Drama, action, and suspense all throughout just as you'd expect from an Eason novel.
Some of the other trilogy characters didn't play as heavily into this one until the end. And I have to say the ending characters felt like they came out of the blue from no where. But high marks for the suspense once again.
Narrator was good and consistent.
There were a couple key aha moments that I can't go into without spoiler alerts. Drama, action, and suspense all throughout just as you'd expect from an Eason novel.
Some of the other trilogy characters didn't play as heavily into this one until the end. And I have to say the ending characters felt like they came out of the blue from no where. But high marks for the suspense once again.
Narrator was good and consistent.
August 20, 2021
Good book and good series. I think I enjoyed this one and the first one the best. Lot’s of suspense, danger and twists in this book. I can wholeheartedly recommend this entire series.
May 9, 2015
Loved this fast-paced ride! 4.5 stars
No Place to Hide is the final book in Lynette Eason’s Hidden Identity series. Though I’m sad to see it end, I raced through this book, wanting to find out how it was going to end. I’ve loved all of Lynette’s other books so I jumped at the chance to review this one! It definitely met my expectations and surpassed most of them.
Lynette always does a fantastic job with the technical details and this book is no exception. I love all of the information she was able to include, without bogging down the story or making it feel like a text book. The amount of research necessary for this book alone boggles my mind. I have no idea how she kept everything straight! I loved the several view points, as it ramped the suspense up even further. I struggled to keep up at first, but after a couple chapters I began figuring out who everyone was and really enjoyed the incorporation of so many characters. The writing is seamless and never lags. The suspense kept my attention from the first page to the last and caused more than one late night spent reading. I definitely had a book hangover at work the next day!
I loved Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood, the main characters. They are both very realistic and I was able to easily relate to them. I enjoyed following them as they worked to prove their innocence and solve the case. Jackie has a personal reason for helping Ian and wanting to clear her own name is only part of it. She is strong and bold, taking charge quickly and is always planning for the next step. I love that Lynette’s heroines are such strong women, but also that the heroes are confident enough to handle it. Ian doesn’t get upset with her, but rather relies on her knowledge to help them. I’m not saying that Ian is a wimp or anything. He definitely has his own skills and they need them several times.
Ian is an interesting hero. He is very atypical in that he isn’t a bodyguard, or law enforcement, or a cowboy, or anything overly macho. Instead, he’s a medical researcher working with potentially deadly viruses. I really appreciated the way Lynette writes him. Though he is a bit of a geek, he doesn’t seem less than manly. Instead he is confident, even though he is in over his head. He is also strong in his faith, something that comes into conversation more than once.
The romance is kept very low-key, something that really works well with this story. It is kept in the background and is quite realistic. If it had been more in the forefront, I think it would have become annoying or perhaps seemed unbelievable. With everything going on, it would have just been in the way and possibly overwhelmed the story.
I think my favorite part of the story was the spiritual themes. Jackie doesn’t believe that God loves her any longer, while Ian still has the strong faith of his childhood. I really enjoyed the conversations they had about her faith and the things that she struggles with. An overarching theme is God’s goodness in the face of pain and evil. This is something I’ve spent copious amounts of time considering, so I was very interested to see how Lynette handled this difficult topic. She did an excellent job of answering the question without offering the usual answers and platitudes, something I really appreciated.
My only complaint is that I would have liked more descriptions for the characters. I had a difficult time forming an image of them in my mind and it took me a while to gather enough details of their appearance to move past that distraction.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense that keeps you guessing!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for my honest opinion, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
No Place to Hide is the final book in Lynette Eason’s Hidden Identity series. Though I’m sad to see it end, I raced through this book, wanting to find out how it was going to end. I’ve loved all of Lynette’s other books so I jumped at the chance to review this one! It definitely met my expectations and surpassed most of them.
Lynette always does a fantastic job with the technical details and this book is no exception. I love all of the information she was able to include, without bogging down the story or making it feel like a text book. The amount of research necessary for this book alone boggles my mind. I have no idea how she kept everything straight! I loved the several view points, as it ramped the suspense up even further. I struggled to keep up at first, but after a couple chapters I began figuring out who everyone was and really enjoyed the incorporation of so many characters. The writing is seamless and never lags. The suspense kept my attention from the first page to the last and caused more than one late night spent reading. I definitely had a book hangover at work the next day!
I loved Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood, the main characters. They are both very realistic and I was able to easily relate to them. I enjoyed following them as they worked to prove their innocence and solve the case. Jackie has a personal reason for helping Ian and wanting to clear her own name is only part of it. She is strong and bold, taking charge quickly and is always planning for the next step. I love that Lynette’s heroines are such strong women, but also that the heroes are confident enough to handle it. Ian doesn’t get upset with her, but rather relies on her knowledge to help them. I’m not saying that Ian is a wimp or anything. He definitely has his own skills and they need them several times.
Ian is an interesting hero. He is very atypical in that he isn’t a bodyguard, or law enforcement, or a cowboy, or anything overly macho. Instead, he’s a medical researcher working with potentially deadly viruses. I really appreciated the way Lynette writes him. Though he is a bit of a geek, he doesn’t seem less than manly. Instead he is confident, even though he is in over his head. He is also strong in his faith, something that comes into conversation more than once.
The romance is kept very low-key, something that really works well with this story. It is kept in the background and is quite realistic. If it had been more in the forefront, I think it would have become annoying or perhaps seemed unbelievable. With everything going on, it would have just been in the way and possibly overwhelmed the story.
I think my favorite part of the story was the spiritual themes. Jackie doesn’t believe that God loves her any longer, while Ian still has the strong faith of his childhood. I really enjoyed the conversations they had about her faith and the things that she struggles with. An overarching theme is God’s goodness in the face of pain and evil. This is something I’ve spent copious amounts of time considering, so I was very interested to see how Lynette handled this difficult topic. She did an excellent job of answering the question without offering the usual answers and platitudes, something I really appreciated.
My only complaint is that I would have liked more descriptions for the characters. I had a difficult time forming an image of them in my mind and it took me a while to gather enough details of their appearance to move past that distraction.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense that keeps you guessing!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for my honest opinion, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
May 4, 2015
Lynette Eason is one of my favorite romantic suspense author. Every time she has another book coming out, either from Revell or Love Inspired Suspense, I purchase the book and devour the story within hours. I even met Lynette Eason once at a writing conference. Such a nice lady. So approachable. As for No Place to Hide, it fulfills my expectations for a top-notch ride of a chase with no end in sight.
As we all know, characters make or break a story. The characters of Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood grab my attention from the first scene where Jackie is breaking into Ian’s house. The story takes off with a car chase through town and keeps moving, tightening the noose around the character’s neck as they sink faster and faster, hoping for a resolution. Ian is an intelligent God-fearing man with a background in Tae Kwon Do, which he uses a lot to be Jackie’s knight-in-shining armor. As for Jackie, she doubts God because she believes he abandoned her. While there is not mention of any change for Ian, Jackie finally rests her trust in God. The discussion of God felt natural and not preachy. Just like the popular saying, “there are no atheists in a foxhole.” Jackie relies on God when she is in trouble and finally sees God’s hand in her life. The characters brought depth to such a spine-tingling problem.
Eason’s writing proves why she is still a best-selling suspense writer. She uses the correct amount of prose and dialogue to show the backstory and allows the readers to follow the flow of the high conflict moments without getting lost. The dialogue matches the personality of Ian and Jackie, allowing me to feel like I am sitting in the car or hotel room, running for my life. The unique setting of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade feels realistic and important to accomplishing the terrorist act on American soil. It is creative and well-researched. This story could be labeled a thriller because of the terrorism element, but I still enjoyed it.
A good story must have tension, and a romantic suspense must have two types of tension. Romance and external conflict. The conflict threatening Jackie and Ian’s life is a number of external events that allows Jackie to find solace in God. The story jumps right into a conflicting moment, propelling the rest of the story into action. The tension moves at a great pace just like I want a romantic suspense to do. It is a page-turner, and I could not put the book down. On the other hand, the romantic tension is not really the forefront of the story’s dilemma, which is how I like romantic suspense. As a reader, I knew Ian and Jackie had a past, and it is hinted at a couple of times, but it did not distract Ian and Jackie from running for their lives and using their vast knowledge to save themselves and others. Conflict, either romantic, internal, or external, is essential to any good story.
As always, Eason’s No Place To Hide concludes another great series. This story is for any age. I would allow my ten-year-old niece to read this book. Nothing is really inappropriate or scary for her to imagine. I would recommend everything Eason writes to anyone who enjoys mysteries, thrillers, suspense, or romantic suspense. This book proves why she is at the top of her game.
Always thrilling, romantic suspense author Lynette Eason finished her Hidden Identity trilogy with a harrowing defeat against terrorism while sparking a renewed interest in first love and reminding the reader to lean on God through the difficulties life throws at us.
I received a complimentary copy of No Place to Hide from Revell Publishing and the opinions stated are all my own.
As we all know, characters make or break a story. The characters of Jackie Sellers and Ian Lockwood grab my attention from the first scene where Jackie is breaking into Ian’s house. The story takes off with a car chase through town and keeps moving, tightening the noose around the character’s neck as they sink faster and faster, hoping for a resolution. Ian is an intelligent God-fearing man with a background in Tae Kwon Do, which he uses a lot to be Jackie’s knight-in-shining armor. As for Jackie, she doubts God because she believes he abandoned her. While there is not mention of any change for Ian, Jackie finally rests her trust in God. The discussion of God felt natural and not preachy. Just like the popular saying, “there are no atheists in a foxhole.” Jackie relies on God when she is in trouble and finally sees God’s hand in her life. The characters brought depth to such a spine-tingling problem.
Eason’s writing proves why she is still a best-selling suspense writer. She uses the correct amount of prose and dialogue to show the backstory and allows the readers to follow the flow of the high conflict moments without getting lost. The dialogue matches the personality of Ian and Jackie, allowing me to feel like I am sitting in the car or hotel room, running for my life. The unique setting of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade feels realistic and important to accomplishing the terrorist act on American soil. It is creative and well-researched. This story could be labeled a thriller because of the terrorism element, but I still enjoyed it.
A good story must have tension, and a romantic suspense must have two types of tension. Romance and external conflict. The conflict threatening Jackie and Ian’s life is a number of external events that allows Jackie to find solace in God. The story jumps right into a conflicting moment, propelling the rest of the story into action. The tension moves at a great pace just like I want a romantic suspense to do. It is a page-turner, and I could not put the book down. On the other hand, the romantic tension is not really the forefront of the story’s dilemma, which is how I like romantic suspense. As a reader, I knew Ian and Jackie had a past, and it is hinted at a couple of times, but it did not distract Ian and Jackie from running for their lives and using their vast knowledge to save themselves and others. Conflict, either romantic, internal, or external, is essential to any good story.
As always, Eason’s No Place To Hide concludes another great series. This story is for any age. I would allow my ten-year-old niece to read this book. Nothing is really inappropriate or scary for her to imagine. I would recommend everything Eason writes to anyone who enjoys mysteries, thrillers, suspense, or romantic suspense. This book proves why she is at the top of her game.
Always thrilling, romantic suspense author Lynette Eason finished her Hidden Identity trilogy with a harrowing defeat against terrorism while sparking a renewed interest in first love and reminding the reader to lean on God through the difficulties life throws at us.
I received a complimentary copy of No Place to Hide from Revell Publishing and the opinions stated are all my own.
June 14, 2015
Some authors gently ease you into the story. They let you get to know the characters and then they spring the twists on you. Not Lynette Eason! You are immediately plunged into the thick of things and the intensity only goes up from there.
The opening scene begins on a Friday at the Center for Disease Control headquarters. An employee is being blackmailed and his family is threatened unless he agrees to stealing a deadly virus. The next scene is on Sunday and our heroine Jackie Sellers is breaking into an old friend's house because she thinks he may be in trouble. Her friend Ian Lockwood is in the house but is hiding because dangerous men are after him. Before you know it those dangerous men are after them both. To make matters even worse the FBI suspects Ian of being a terrorist and are also looking for Jackie as his accomplice.
I'm not going to give any of the ending away but let's just say all of the action takes place in about a week. And what an intense week it is. The story begins in Atlanta but then makes it way to New York City. That's a whole lot of territory to cover when you're on the run.
This book is a real work-out for your senses. My eyes just flew across the page trying to keep up with all of the action going on. Of the three books in the Hidden Identity series I think this one was the most intense. More details are provided about the Operation Refuge group and its members, even the seemingly unaffiliated member Ron.
One of the interesting side stories that involves Ian's cousin and Jackie's friend Holly has some twists that I didn't see coming. But remember this is romantic suspense so it isn't all about murder and intrigue. This was a fantastic series that I recommend to anyone that likes a bit of heart-pumping suspense mixed with a bit of romance.
No Place To Hide is part of a series but it can definitely be read as a stand-alone novel. If you are thinking about reading the entire series I think you should start at book one, No One To Trust, and then read book two, Nowhere To Turn. Each book is easily read separately but there is some connectivity between the characters and I wouldn't want your story to be spoiled by any little giveaways that may occur if you read them out of order.
I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
The opening scene begins on a Friday at the Center for Disease Control headquarters. An employee is being blackmailed and his family is threatened unless he agrees to stealing a deadly virus. The next scene is on Sunday and our heroine Jackie Sellers is breaking into an old friend's house because she thinks he may be in trouble. Her friend Ian Lockwood is in the house but is hiding because dangerous men are after him. Before you know it those dangerous men are after them both. To make matters even worse the FBI suspects Ian of being a terrorist and are also looking for Jackie as his accomplice.
I'm not going to give any of the ending away but let's just say all of the action takes place in about a week. And what an intense week it is. The story begins in Atlanta but then makes it way to New York City. That's a whole lot of territory to cover when you're on the run.
This book is a real work-out for your senses. My eyes just flew across the page trying to keep up with all of the action going on. Of the three books in the Hidden Identity series I think this one was the most intense. More details are provided about the Operation Refuge group and its members, even the seemingly unaffiliated member Ron.
One of the interesting side stories that involves Ian's cousin and Jackie's friend Holly has some twists that I didn't see coming. But remember this is romantic suspense so it isn't all about murder and intrigue. This was a fantastic series that I recommend to anyone that likes a bit of heart-pumping suspense mixed with a bit of romance.
No Place To Hide is part of a series but it can definitely be read as a stand-alone novel. If you are thinking about reading the entire series I think you should start at book one, No One To Trust, and then read book two, Nowhere To Turn. Each book is easily read separately but there is some connectivity between the characters and I wouldn't want your story to be spoiled by any little giveaways that may occur if you read them out of order.
I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
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