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Whiteout: Two Romantic Suspense Novellas

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Brace yourself for double the suspense in these snowbound adventures as an avalanche forces two couples to face down their enemies in a ski resort shut off from the outside world.

In Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey, Cassandra Parker arrives at her best friend's destination wedding, praying her stalker hasn't tracked her to Colorado. Also part of the wedding party is Sheriff Joel Brunswick, the man she stunned by leaving at the altar to hide a dangerous truth. When an avalanche strands their ski group in an abandoned lodge, it becomes chillingly clear that Cassandra's stalker has followed her … and he's willing to kill to make her his.

In Snowbound Secrets by Lynette Eason, Dr. Maya Sullivan fully intends to escape her past and finish planning a retreat for military veterans at the ranch she's inherited. Unfortunately, her plans go sideways when an avalanche traps her in a Colorado ski resort. An unexpected reunion with her high school crush forces her to confront past wounds, but she soon realizes someone is targeting her, and their search for a shadowy enemy becomes a matter of life and death.

A gripping romantic suspense novella collection from bestselling authors Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey featuring second-chance romance, trapped together forced proximity, military and law enforcement heroes, a small-town destination wedding, and snowbound survival at a Colorado ski resort.

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Expected publication February 3, 2026

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Lynette Eason

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Lynette 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."

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. High Stakes
. Women of Justice

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Profile Image for Deena Peterson.
1,193 reviews3 followers
February 3, 2026
A pair of icy, high octane novellas await you in Whiteout!

Dani Pettrey’s novella is high octane danger and will have your heart racing by the end of the story.

A second chance romance with an avalanche and a stalker. What could go wrong? Everything!

Will Cassandra and Joel escape the danger or will this be the end for both? You’ll have to read it to know the answer!

Lynette Eason’s contribution is expertly written and packs a punch. You might want to bundle up because the chill factor radiates off the pages.

It’s a forced proximity, second chance romance buried beneath the drama of an avalanche. Will Maya and Gideon find the person who wants her dead? Will they both make it out alive?

You’ll just have to read it to find out!

I received an advance copy from the publisher. I’m under no obligation and my review has not been solicited. Very recommended!
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132 reviews6 followers
January 26, 2026
A 2 novella collection of romantic suspense from some the two of my favorites! 2 different stories from 2 different sides of the same mountain, what a fun idea!

First novella is Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey, follows Cassie and Joel who were childhood friends turned engaged couple turned strangers. Forced together again during a mutual relations' wedding, someone from Cassie's past comes back into the picture and throws her and Joel right back together.

The second novella is Snowboard Secrets by Lynette Eason, follows Maya and Gideon who are childhood friends who lost touch after both entered into the army one as a surgeon and the other in Spec Ops. They meet up again at a resort they used to visit as children to take time and think about their futures. An Avalanche causes them to get stuck on the mountain, and suddenly Maya is fearing for her life as events that could be accidental and not related keep piling up and she thinks someone might be out to get her. Good thing an ex Spec Ops and old friend is nearby to help protect her.

I really enjoyed the narrator, she did an awesome job! A quick, fun, and certainly suspenseful read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion.
Profile Image for Meagan Myhren-Bennett.
Author 30 books162 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
February 3, 2026
Whiteout
By Lynette Eason
and Dani Pettrey

The cold isn't the only killer...

Can I just start out by saying WOW! Whiteout gives two times the reading suspense in this two-in-one book! We get Buried in Shadows from Dani Pettrey and Snowbound Secrets from Lynette Eason. Both stories are set in Colorado on a mountain when an avalanche cuts all concerned parties off from the outside world. Yes, this bad but soon an even greater danger is revealed when not one, but two killers are discovered among them.

In Buried in Shadows Cassandra Parker had begun to think that her stalker had finally quit checking an eye on her, it's been a year since she was forced to back out of her wedding. But a friend's destination wedding finds Cassandra in Colorado with the man she jilted, Joel Brunswick, and her stalker. When an avalanche strands the entire wedding party in an abandoned cabin, the stalker lets Cassandra know exactly how far he'll go to keep her away from the man she loves.

So, this story is suspense filled and just a little creepy as we get a glimpse into the stalker's POV. Okay more than a little creepy, more like a whole lotta creepy. And everyone's lives are in danger as the stalker makes his presence known while staying hidden in the background while a big old snowstorm rages outside. Not a before bedtime read, unless you want a reason to stay up late into the night.

In Snowbound Secrets Maya Sullivan is reunited with her past when she decides to take a few days at a Colorado ski resort. When an avalanche cuts the resort off from all contact from the outside world, she's surprised to find Gideon Price also there. She had crushed on Gideon when they were younger, but time and their pasts have left a mark on them both. But when someone decides to target Maya, Gideon offers to help protect her. But why someone would decide to do so is unclear. And until they can discover a motive they can't figure out who is after her.

This story kept me guessing until the villain was revealed, and it was definitely a page-turner and a late night read.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts expressed are my own.
3,574 reviews40 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 26, 2026
This audio includes two clean suspense Christian romance novellas that take the listeners to a ski resort in Colorado.
Though the stories occur simultaneously during an avalanche , each one occurs on a different side of the mountain and each is filled with a different type of suspense.
The stories also have characters that are struggling not only with their future, but also with their faith.
BURIED IN SHADOWS by Dani Pettrey was my favorite.
In this one Cassandra Parker is at the resort to attend her best friend’s wedding and the sister of the man Cassandra left at the altar the previous year. Not because she didn’t love Joel Brunswick, but rather she loved him so much that in order to keep him safe she had to separate herself from him.
When an avalanche occurs during a group ski run, the stalker and the danger Cassandra had wanted to avoid, has found her.
Will Joel be able to keep her safe? Will they discover who is the stalker? If they survive, will these two find their way back to each other?
SNOWBOUND SECRETS by Lynette Eason revolves around veterans Dr. Maya Sullivan and Gideon. While at the ski resort they meet again. When the avalanche hits, and communications to the outside world are cut, they become isolated. That doesn’t stop them frim helping those injured and working as a team.
Gideon has a secret, and Maya is suffering from PTSD. But when it seems someone is after Maya, it’s Gideon who comes to her rescue.
Will Gideon be able to save Maya? Who is after her and why?
Will Gideon open his heart to God and Maya ?
Both novellas were well developed as were all the main characters.
With her narrations, Ms. Natalie Payne brought the stories to life.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook by Netgalley and Recorded Books. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
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69 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
February 2, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ eARC
This audiobook features two snowbound novellas—one by Dani Pettrey and one by Lynette Eason—both set at a ski resort cut off from the outside world after an avalanche. The shared setting creates a tense, immersive listening experience that works well in audio.

In Buried in Shadows, a wedding party is trapped in an old ski lodge, forcing Cassandra Parker to confront Sheriff Joel Brunswick, the man she left at the altar years ago. As Cassandra begins to suspect her stalker is among the group, the story unfolds like a suspenseful game of Clue. The mystery kept me guessing, and the second-chance romance added strong emotional depth.

In Snowbound Secrets, Dr. Maya Sullivan’s quiet getaway turns dangerous when she’s attacked and rescued by Gideon Price, someone from her past. As it becomes clear she’s being targeted, the tension escalates quickly, leading to a chilling and satisfying conclusion.

Both stories were fast-paced and engaging, and I flew through the audiobook in a day. This is a great pick for fans of romantic suspense, closed-door mysteries, and second-chance romance—especially in audio format.
50 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 26, 2026
Whiteout is a combination of two romantic suspense novellas that coincide with each other during an avalanche in Colorado.
In the first novella, Cassandra is attending a close friends’ destination wedding in Colorado. Only problem, her ex-fiancé, will also be there. She still loves him but made a hard choice in leaving him at the altar to protect him from her stalker. While skiing prior to the wedding an avalanche occurs, trapping Cassandra in a drift and the rest of her group returning to rescue her. They seek refuge in a cabin, only problem is that one of them is a killer.

The second novella, our FMS Maya has inherited a ranch that she plans to open as a veteran’s retreat. She finds herself trapped in Colorado due to an avalanche where she is reunited with a childhood friend. Unfortunately, all is not what it seems and there is darkness within one of the stranded group members.

Overall, I really enjoyed both stories, I was hooked and intrigued.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to receive and review the ALC.
50 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
February 2, 2026
Two winter themed novellas. In the first, Cassie reunites with her ex-fiancé, Joel, at a friend’s wedding festivities. Originally only separated from him only due to threats from a stalker, the two navigate a treacherous mountainside not knowing who to trust.

I liked the depictions of faith and frequent prayers put up by the characters. It was a nonviolent mystery with a “who dunnit” feel and we jumped right into the action. Large parts felt a little farfetched (why would experienced skiers/boarders not consider weather before heli-skiing?) and the motives of the stalker could have been flushed out better to make it more believable I also wanted more character development but I often find that to be a trade off in a novella.

The second story follows Mya and Gideon, childhood friends who reconnect at a ski resort after an avalanche. Strange things happen and Mya appears to be targeted for reasons unknown. Again, the character depictions of faith were appreciated and I liked the characters and their flaws. It flowed easily and had a good amount of suspense. I found this to be the stronger of the two stories.
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166 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 23, 2026
What happens when two amazing suspense authors team up? A Whiteout occurs of course! Dani Pettrey and Lynette Eason throw us in to the snowdrifts and leave us to try to dig our way out as we venture to the Lodges and Resorts their characters are visiting when an avalanche occurs. These two authors did an amazing job of stirring up the adventure while throwing in a spark or two of romance.
I enjoyed both novellas. I appreciated that neither story felt contrived to too short (which I sometimes find when reading a novella). Both provided enough characters I found myself hoping there might be a series or two that spins off from these story lines. (Maybe they already exist but my memory isn't placing them!)
I read this leading in to a snow storm so it brought with it extra cold, snow, and chills!
Thank you to NetGalley and Baker Book House for the opportunity to read this collection. All opinions are my own.
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177 reviews33 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 26, 2026
Whiteout contains two romantic suspense novellas which take place during an avalanche.

Both stories involve groups of people stranded following the storm. One is a locked room mystery, even though it's a group of friends - one of them is a killer. I did have to suspend disbelief for this story, but once I did, I really enjoyed it.

The second story involves friends from childhood who find themselves reunited at the lodge. The FMC recently inherited a ranch she plans to use as a veterans retreat, when she finds herself trapped in Colorado. When the two MCs run into each other, sparks begin to fly right away. She later finds herself in severe danger while they're trapped at the resort.

I enjoyed both stories. Even though they're novellas, there was still enough time in both stories to build the plot, the romance and the suspense. Being secluded, completely cut off from any aid or any way to escape REALLY add to the suspense in both stories.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing an advanced audiobook release for me to review, in exchange for my honest opinion.
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32 reviews
January 31, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! I appreciate you entrusting me with reading and giving my opinion on this novella.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 5 star review for the first story. This storyline kept my attention the whole way through. It had action, suspense, a love story — everything I could have hoped for! The author did a wonderful job with the character development and I felt like the story was easy to follow.

⭐️⭐️ - 2 star review for the second story. Something about it confused me… I felt lost at times (maybe I fell asleep or drifted off while listening??) I just wasn’t as invested in the characters or the storyline and I didn’t realize this book was looped into a Christian genre until this story in particular. I’m not against this genre at all, but at one point the prayers, etc. started turning me off and I lost sight of the romance and storyline.

In either case I really liked Natalia Payne’s narration of the story.
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4,077 reviews83 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
February 1, 2026
Whiteout by Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey contains two romantic suspense novellas set in Colorado. I cannot imagine being trapped by an avalanche or having to survive a blizzard with a killer on the loose. Both novellas feature suspense and mystery, with the whodunit element introduced early. Some parts, however, seem unrealistic. I cannot imagine taking a group out for heli-skiing knowing that a storm is imminent. The stalker's motives needed more development to seem believable. The characters could have been more developed, but that's typical for a novella. The faith element was light but present (prayers). I liked the character’s, Mya and Gideon. It was suspenseful, well-paced, and flowed smoothly. It was a tad on the cheesy side. The suspense was intensified thanks to the mountains, avalanche, and storm. Buried in Shadows and Snowboard Secrets are the two tense tales in Whiteout.
423 reviews38 followers
February 3, 2026
Whiteout, with two romantic suspense novellas by Lynette Eason and Dani Pettrey was an enjoyable audiobook listen with fantastic narration. The first story is a second chance romance by Eason where the main female character has a stalker. As they are separated from the main lodge by an avalanche the main female character realizes her stalker is with her and might just be someone she thought was a friend.

The second story is a friends to more romance. This one is a bit longer and more involved but the story has quite the twists and turns packed into the novella.

I enjoyed the narration of the audiobook. I also liked the length of the books and the snowy setting. This book is definitely a good winter read. It's not a holiday story, just a good set of romantic suspense stories set in winter at a remote lodge.

Thank you to Recorded Books Media and Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to an audiobook ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
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17 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 30, 2026
Colorado setting which made it even more interesting for me as a Colorado native.

This was a thoroughly entertaining dual-story audiobook that blended suspense, romance, and mystery in a way that kept me engaged from start to finish. With strong elements of whodunit, stalking, isolation, and the powerful lengths we’ll go to for love, both stories delivered steady tension and emotional depth.

The icy settings added an extra layer of atmosphere, creating a chilling backdrop that heightened the suspense and sense of danger. The narration was excellent, bringing each character to life and making the story even more immersive.

If you enjoy suspenseful love stories with twists, emotional stakes, and a cold, creepy edge, this audiobook is definitely worth the listen. A solid 3 stars for an engaging and well performed ride. ❄️📚

Release date: 02/03/2026
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105 reviews
January 28, 2026
Here’s an adventurous set of two novels that occurred during an avalanche in Colorado, each happening on the opposite side of the mountain. There’s twist and turns and surprising action and thrills while the characters work out their faith and the relationships that they once had.

This was an audio version, and though I enjoyed some of the action and intensity and that it was a clean thriller, there was some shocking events that happened. As well as the second novel being a little bit on the cheesy side in my opinion. The audio was well done but again some of the sounds and the audio were on the cringe side.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this audio advanced copy. I’ve given a honest review in exchange for this audiobook..
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 31, 2026
Whiteout is a duel second chance romantic suspense Novella. Both stories occur after an avalanche on opposite sides of the same mountain. Great narration by Natalia Payne. Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey. Has Cassandra returning for her best friend’s wedding after leaving Joel because of a stalker who also follows her there.
Snowbound Secrets by Lynette Eason has Dr Maya who served and has PTSD and inherits land that she will use for Veteran’s in need. Someone has targeted her but she doesn’t know who or why but her childhood crush who is Ex special ops Gideon is there to help. Keeps you guessing who is after her. Thank you to #NetGalley and #RB Media for this Arc. This is my honest review. Releases Feb 3, 2026
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7 reviews
February 3, 2026
Thank you so much for accepting me to receive this audio book! I was pleasantly surprised to find two books in it!

This is my first time listening to fiction that is also Christian and have been looking for some books like that so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to engage with this.

It was an enjoyable listen, I thought the plot was fresh and exciting. I didn’t see any of the plot points coming so I was glad to be surprised and that it wasn’t predictable as some books can be.

If I could’ve had anything it would’ve maybe been to see more interaction with the “bad guy” so the shock factor would be greater. Also, I think it would be cool to have a prologue that starts like “I can’t believe I just left him there…” (a little about the wedding day). But overall I enjoyed, thanks!
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Review of advance copy received from Author
January 23, 2026
This is two great novellas both based around an avalanche. The first is Buried in Shadows by Dani Pettrey which is a locked room thriller as one small group of friends has to take shelter in an abandoned lodge. The only problem is that one of them is a killer. The second is Snowbound Secrets by Lynette Eason which has a larger group of people cut off by an avalanche. Among the group, are some friends reunited after years apart. However, one of them has a different agenda than ensuring everyone survives. This is the perfect read for those snowed in days. Just be careful which friends you surround yourself with.
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123 reviews2 followers
January 29, 2026
I want to say thank you to NetGally for giving me the opportunity to review this ARC. There are two books in one in this collection book and I will be sharing my honest opinion on both.

To start off the first book had suspense right from the beginning. With Multiple POV’s I’ll have to admit this one was my favorite out of the two. With thrilling twists and a good ending that kept you guessing. It was well written and will keep you intrigued. 5/5⭐️

The second book started a little slower on the mystery and suspense but overall came back about 30% through. It was interesting and kept me wondering who/ whom it could’ve been. 4/5⭐️

Overall 5/5⭐️ the mystery is what kept me hooked.
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