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Silent Menace (The Secrets of Kincaid): A Small-Town Cold Case Romantic Suspense Novel with a Bodyguard Love Interest
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Expected 19 May 26A vulnerable target. A mysterious discrepancy. An unforeseen love.
After the exposure of her deceased husband's criminal activity, CPA Hailey Nieland struggles to move on with life as a single mother raising a hearing-impaired toddler in a hostile small town. When she gains a major client, she hopes the extra income will be just what they need . . . until she begins finding anomalies in the accounts.
No one should trust their life to a bodyguard who can't protect himself, much less his client. At least, that's what Peter Lewis believes after his failed mission. But leaving his former career behind is much harder than he expected--especially when someone begins targeting an accountant who works in the office building he's now responsible for. As threats against her escalate, Peter and Hailey must work together to overcome their fears and expose a complex cover-up before she becomes the next victim.
Parable bestselling author Angela Carlisle delivers edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense featuring a single mother, a bodyguard seeking redemption, financial intrigue, and a small-town setting for readers who enjoy high stakes and nonstop action.
After the exposure of her deceased husband's criminal activity, CPA Hailey Nieland struggles to move on with life as a single mother raising a hearing-impaired toddler in a hostile small town. When she gains a major client, she hopes the extra income will be just what they need . . . until she begins finding anomalies in the accounts.
No one should trust their life to a bodyguard who can't protect himself, much less his client. At least, that's what Peter Lewis believes after his failed mission. But leaving his former career behind is much harder than he expected--especially when someone begins targeting an accountant who works in the office building he's now responsible for. As threats against her escalate, Peter and Hailey must work together to overcome their fears and expose a complex cover-up before she becomes the next victim.
Parable bestselling author Angela Carlisle delivers edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense featuring a single mother, a bodyguard seeking redemption, financial intrigue, and a small-town setting for readers who enjoy high stakes and nonstop action.
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Expected publication May 19, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received a complimentary copy from Bethany House publishing. All opinions are my own.
I throughly enjoyed reading this book. It had a good mix of suspense, romance and faith woven throughout.
It isn’t groundbreaking by any means, but the storytelling, suspense elements, and characters were enjoyable to get to know. The suspense kept me guessing, although I was able to figure out early on who was behind the attacks on Hailey. There were parts of the story that felt either fast-paced or lulled.
I didn’t particularly care for the romance, but thankfully it took a backseat to the plot. I did like that we got to see both Hailey and Peter grow closer in friendship before it slowly developed into something more.
I loved that Peter, as a former bodyguard, was so protective of Hailey and always looking out for her and her little girl.
Hailey was a surprising character for me. I loved how fiercely protective she was of her family and would do anything for them. Despite being betrayed by her late husband, she picked up the pieces of her life and kept moving forward. Her courage and strength, especially in the face of danger, made for some great character growth.
⚠️ Violence: Deliberate car crash (on page), murder (off page, eluded to), gunshot attack (on page) with resulting injury.
🔥 Heat level: None
🫢 Language: None
I throughly enjoyed reading this book. It had a good mix of suspense, romance and faith woven throughout.
It isn’t groundbreaking by any means, but the storytelling, suspense elements, and characters were enjoyable to get to know. The suspense kept me guessing, although I was able to figure out early on who was behind the attacks on Hailey. There were parts of the story that felt either fast-paced or lulled.
I didn’t particularly care for the romance, but thankfully it took a backseat to the plot. I did like that we got to see both Hailey and Peter grow closer in friendship before it slowly developed into something more.
I loved that Peter, as a former bodyguard, was so protective of Hailey and always looking out for her and her little girl.
Hailey was a surprising character for me. I loved how fiercely protective she was of her family and would do anything for them. Despite being betrayed by her late husband, she picked up the pieces of her life and kept moving forward. Her courage and strength, especially in the face of danger, made for some great character growth.
⚠️ Violence: Deliberate car crash (on page), murder (off page, eluded to), gunshot attack (on page) with resulting injury.
🔥 Heat level: None
🫢 Language: None
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