Wow! Three Chilling, Faith-Filled Romantic Suspense Stories!
This anthology was just... WOW. "Snowbound Threat" packs three incredible, high-stakes romantic suspense novellas into one collection. I love anthologies for introducing me to new authors, and this one was a massive win. Each story was well-developed, packed with action, and full of incredible themes of faith.
Home (Lisa Phillips)
Tropes: Childhood Crush, Spy Thriller, Faith Journey
This was a fantastic national security-level mystery! When DEA Agent Caleb returns to his Montana hometown, he's a framed man fighting for his life against dirty agents. He reconnects with Tessa, the preacher's daughter and his childhood crush, but she's walking into her own danger. Her home is broken into, her father is missing, and she's suddenly pulled into a conspiracy that's way bigger than their small town.
I loved the "childhood crush" dynamic and watching Caleb's thoughtful journey to become a better man (his mental checklist is so sweet!). A perfect, fast-paced spy thriller.
Silent Snowfall Secrets (Mary J Alford)
Tropes: Second Chance, Cold Case, Redemption
This one is a chilling cold-case mystery. Charlie, a wildlife photographer, returns to her mountain town, haunted by her friend's disappearance 15 years prior. When she arrives, she finds her uncle's cabin ransacked and a threatening message. To solve the mystery, she's forced to work with her high school love, Ryan, who is now the town deputy and holds his own baggage from the past.
This is a great "second chance" romance, and the mystery of what happened all those years ago kept me guessing until the very end. And that ending... OH MY GOSH. I did NOT see that coming!
Critical Velocity (Jessica Ashley)
Tropes: Second Chance, Forced Proximity, Fake Relationship, Cold Case
A lawyer, a detective, and a 10-year-old cold case! Beckett is a "bulldog" prosecutor who receives a shocking clue that her husband's death a decade ago wasn't an accident. She has to ask for help from Detective Shawn—the one man she had an awful first date with years ago.
This story has so many great tropes: "second chance" at love, "forced proximity" (she has to stay with him for protection!), and even "fake relationship" as they go undercover. I loved watching them overcome their past assumptions. (And a side note: Shawn's hobby is the best). The final twist? I never saw it coming!
This collection is perfect for fans of romantic suspense. All three novellas are high-action, high-stakes, and beautifully woven with themes of faith and redemption. A fantastic read!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.