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Taken But Not Forsaken: Love Held Hostage
Seven Full-Length Christian Romantic Suspense Novels...Powerful stories centered on kidnapping, high-stakes danger, and courageous sacrifice. Hidden identities, buried secrets, relentless enemies, and impossible choices drive heroes and heroines into life-or-death battles where every decision could mean the difference between rescue and heartbreak.
Twisted Lies by Robin Marisa has been hiding in a tiny Mexican village since being accused of stealing millions. She never thought she’d become a mother—until she adopted Ana. When her daughter is kidnapped, Marisa must unravel the decade-old theft to bring her home. Nate, scarred by his own kidnapping, swore he’d never play hero again—until Marisa, the woman he can’t forget, asks for help. As danger closes in, attraction ignites, but nothing matters until Ana is safe.
Ned by Susan May years of sacrifice, Navy SEAL Ned Marshall is finally ready to marry Shae Johnson—until she vanishes from their Geneva hotel. A chance friendship leads to her kidnapping and transport into a brutal trafficking ring in Russia, deep in Siberia. Desperate to save the woman he loves, Ned launches a relentless search. But when he uncovers why Shae was taken, rescuing her may require the ultimate sacrifice—betraying his country to bring her home.
Committed by Cami built a thriving business—now they have to live long enough to admit the truth. Alivia rules the construction site in steel-toed boots and keeps her heart under lock and key. Klein is her devoted partner who’s loved her for years but feels he’ll never measure up. When mercenaries kidnap them and drag them into Colorado’s deadly mountains, survival demands courage, trust, and maybe a little romance. Can danger finally turn partners into something more?
False Identity by Jennifer her teenage son is brutally attacked, Chancy, a grieving widow, welcomes the stranger who saved him into her home. Gabe is confident, intelligent, and dangerously attractive. As Chancy’s connection to him grows, so do the warnings to stay away. When secrets surface and trust shatters, she’s pulled into a chilling deception where nothing is what it seems. Now her heart—and her children’s lives—are at risk in a nightmare she never saw coming.
Grave Secrets by Elle E. security expert Gavin tracks a missing student to Ricketts Glen, only to face the horror that his own sister has been taken, too. Joining forces with Park Ranger Samantha, Gavin uncovers the Continental Alliance. This secret society is snatching women for a dark, forced-marriage legacy. When the ruthless leader targets Sam as his next prize, Gavin must risk everything to save the woman he loves and the sister he refuses to lose.
Call of Honor by Alexa a small-town PI and her impromptu bodyguard, mistaken for a thief, solve a dangerous case upon the warm seas? Bryson reels from his girlfriend’s betrayal, so trusting in love isn’t on his cruise itinerary. But his brother’s wedding has to be. When a bridesmaid goes missing, Bryson and the mysterious stranger who last saw the vanished lady team up to search for her. When the cruise ship’s beautiful singer is in danger, he’s determined to protect her. But can he win her heart?
Tough as Steele by Susan Londyn must find an abducted socialite before the case exposes failures in her family’s security firm.
Twisted Lies by Robin Marisa has been hiding in a tiny Mexican village since being accused of stealing millions. She never thought she’d become a mother—until she adopted Ana. When her daughter is kidnapped, Marisa must unravel the decade-old theft to bring her home. Nate, scarred by his own kidnapping, swore he’d never play hero again—until Marisa, the woman he can’t forget, asks for help. As danger closes in, attraction ignites, but nothing matters until Ana is safe.
Ned by Susan May years of sacrifice, Navy SEAL Ned Marshall is finally ready to marry Shae Johnson—until she vanishes from their Geneva hotel. A chance friendship leads to her kidnapping and transport into a brutal trafficking ring in Russia, deep in Siberia. Desperate to save the woman he loves, Ned launches a relentless search. But when he uncovers why Shae was taken, rescuing her may require the ultimate sacrifice—betraying his country to bring her home.
Committed by Cami built a thriving business—now they have to live long enough to admit the truth. Alivia rules the construction site in steel-toed boots and keeps her heart under lock and key. Klein is her devoted partner who’s loved her for years but feels he’ll never measure up. When mercenaries kidnap them and drag them into Colorado’s deadly mountains, survival demands courage, trust, and maybe a little romance. Can danger finally turn partners into something more?
False Identity by Jennifer her teenage son is brutally attacked, Chancy, a grieving widow, welcomes the stranger who saved him into her home. Gabe is confident, intelligent, and dangerously attractive. As Chancy’s connection to him grows, so do the warnings to stay away. When secrets surface and trust shatters, she’s pulled into a chilling deception where nothing is what it seems. Now her heart—and her children’s lives—are at risk in a nightmare she never saw coming.
Grave Secrets by Elle E. security expert Gavin tracks a missing student to Ricketts Glen, only to face the horror that his own sister has been taken, too. Joining forces with Park Ranger Samantha, Gavin uncovers the Continental Alliance. This secret society is snatching women for a dark, forced-marriage legacy. When the ruthless leader targets Sam as his next prize, Gavin must risk everything to save the woman he loves and the sister he refuses to lose.
Call of Honor by Alexa a small-town PI and her impromptu bodyguard, mistaken for a thief, solve a dangerous case upon the warm seas? Bryson reels from his girlfriend’s betrayal, so trusting in love isn’t on his cruise itinerary. But his brother’s wedding has to be. When a bridesmaid goes missing, Bryson and the mysterious stranger who last saw the vanished lady team up to search for her. When the cruise ship’s beautiful singer is in danger, he’s determined to protect her. But can he win her heart?
Tough as Steele by Susan Londyn must find an abducted socialite before the case exposes failures in her family’s security firm.
1821 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 17, 2026
About the author
Robin Patchen
127 books1,145 followersRobin Patchen is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of Christian romantic suspense. She grew up in a small town in New Hampshire, the setting of her Nutfield Saga books, and then headed to Boston to earn a journalism degree. After college, working in marketing and public relations, she discovered how much she loathed the nine-to-five ball-and-chain. After relocating to the Southwest, she started writing her first novel while she homeschooled her three children. The novel was dreadful, but her passion for storytelling didn’t wane. Thankfully, as her children grew, so did her writing ability. Now that her kids are adults, she has more time to play with the lives of fictional heroes and heroines, wreaking havoc and working magic to give her characters happy endings. When she’s not writing, she’s editing or reading, proving most of her life revolves around the twenty-six letters of the alphabet. Visit https://robinpatchen.com/subscribe to receive a free book and stay informed about Robin’s latest projects.
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April 18, 2026
A great set of romantic suspense novels by seven different authors. I couldn't pick a favorite. I enjoyed them all immensely. The authors included in the set are some of my favorites, so of course, I expected to be entertained. I wasn't disappointed.
The stories are all clean reads and well-written. I highly recommend them.
The stories are all clean reads and well-written. I highly recommend them.
March 17, 2026
Taken But Not Forsake was an amazing collection of stories that kept you reading until you finished them all!
Twisted Lies by Robin Patchen is a very exciting story!
Marisa is hiding in a little village in Mexico since being accused of stealing millions along with her adopted daughter Ana. When her daughter is kidnapped, Marisa must figure out who really stole the money in order to her home. Nate, scarred by his own kidnapping, really doesn't want to be a hero after all that has happened to him until Marisa, the woman from his past, asks for help. As danger closes in, will they find Ana in time and maybe become the family they both want?
Ned by Susan May Warren is an edge of your seat story that keeps you reading until the end!
Navy SEAL Ned Marshall is finally ready to marry Shae Johnson but then she vanishes from their Geneva hotel. A chance friendship leads to her kidnapping and into a brutal trafficking ring in Russia, located in deep in Siberia. Ned is desperate to save the woman he loves, and wont's stop his search. But then he uncovers why Shae was taken, rescuing her may require him betraying his country to bring her home.
Committed by Cami Checketts is a quick exciting read.
Alivia and Klein have built a thriving business. Alivia rules the construction site while keeping her heart guarded. Klein is her partner who’s loved her for years. But when mercenaries kidnap them and takes into the Colorado mountains, they find out to survive they must have courage and trust, with each other. And in doing so can the partners have the courage to love each other?
False Identity by Jennifer Youngblood is another great book.
Chancy, a grieving widow, invites the stranger who saved her son into her home After her teenage son is brutally attacked. Gabe is confident, intelligent, and very good looking. As her connection to him grows, she receives warnings to stay away from him. When secrets come out, her trust is shattered, and now nothing is what it seems. Now her children’s lives are at risk in a chilling nightmare she never saw coming.
Grave Secrets by Elle E. Kay was such a thrilling story.
This is my first time reading this author, but it won't be my last. The action in this book was non-stop. A real page turner. The plot was scary because it's stuff that's happening in this day and age.
But the twist at the end blew me away.
Call of Honor by Alexa Verde was very good.
Small-town PI Freda is seeking justice for her sister and her self appointed bodyguard Bryson, mistaken for a thief, so how do they solve this dangerous case upon the warm seas? Bryson, after being betrayed by his girlfriend doesn't trust in love. But his brother’s wedding is on a cruise ship and he will be there for him. When a bridesmaid goes missing, Bryson and Freda, who last saw the vanished lady team up to search for her. But the cruise ship’s beautiful singer is in danger, he’s determined to protect her. But can he save her in time from an evil kidnapper?
Tough as Steele by Susan Sleeman is another great book in this series.
Detective Londyn Steele must find a kidnapped socialite before her presumed failures are exposed in her family’s security firm. When the county detective and former Navy SEAL—Nate Ryder takes jurisdiction, she’s then forced to work beside him. As the danger grows and a killer targets another victim, their partnership grows into unexpected attraction. But with an evil predator on the hunt again, so Londyn and Nate must stop a murderer before anyone else disappears. Or before they're targeted too.
Twisted Lies by Robin Patchen is a very exciting story!
Marisa is hiding in a little village in Mexico since being accused of stealing millions along with her adopted daughter Ana. When her daughter is kidnapped, Marisa must figure out who really stole the money in order to her home. Nate, scarred by his own kidnapping, really doesn't want to be a hero after all that has happened to him until Marisa, the woman from his past, asks for help. As danger closes in, will they find Ana in time and maybe become the family they both want?
Ned by Susan May Warren is an edge of your seat story that keeps you reading until the end!
Navy SEAL Ned Marshall is finally ready to marry Shae Johnson but then she vanishes from their Geneva hotel. A chance friendship leads to her kidnapping and into a brutal trafficking ring in Russia, located in deep in Siberia. Ned is desperate to save the woman he loves, and wont's stop his search. But then he uncovers why Shae was taken, rescuing her may require him betraying his country to bring her home.
Committed by Cami Checketts is a quick exciting read.
Alivia and Klein have built a thriving business. Alivia rules the construction site while keeping her heart guarded. Klein is her partner who’s loved her for years. But when mercenaries kidnap them and takes into the Colorado mountains, they find out to survive they must have courage and trust, with each other. And in doing so can the partners have the courage to love each other?
False Identity by Jennifer Youngblood is another great book.
Chancy, a grieving widow, invites the stranger who saved her son into her home After her teenage son is brutally attacked. Gabe is confident, intelligent, and very good looking. As her connection to him grows, she receives warnings to stay away from him. When secrets come out, her trust is shattered, and now nothing is what it seems. Now her children’s lives are at risk in a chilling nightmare she never saw coming.
Grave Secrets by Elle E. Kay was such a thrilling story.
This is my first time reading this author, but it won't be my last. The action in this book was non-stop. A real page turner. The plot was scary because it's stuff that's happening in this day and age.
But the twist at the end blew me away.
Call of Honor by Alexa Verde was very good.
Small-town PI Freda is seeking justice for her sister and her self appointed bodyguard Bryson, mistaken for a thief, so how do they solve this dangerous case upon the warm seas? Bryson, after being betrayed by his girlfriend doesn't trust in love. But his brother’s wedding is on a cruise ship and he will be there for him. When a bridesmaid goes missing, Bryson and Freda, who last saw the vanished lady team up to search for her. But the cruise ship’s beautiful singer is in danger, he’s determined to protect her. But can he save her in time from an evil kidnapper?
Tough as Steele by Susan Sleeman is another great book in this series.
Detective Londyn Steele must find a kidnapped socialite before her presumed failures are exposed in her family’s security firm. When the county detective and former Navy SEAL—Nate Ryder takes jurisdiction, she’s then forced to work beside him. As the danger grows and a killer targets another victim, their partnership grows into unexpected attraction. But with an evil predator on the hunt again, so Londyn and Nate must stop a murderer before anyone else disappears. Or before they're targeted too.
March 28, 2026
I received a complimentary ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Twisted Lies – Robin Patchen
Marissa Vega escaped to a small Mexican village and started an adoption of a child after she was accused of stealing a large sum of money. When her sister contacts her she agrees to meet her and Nate Boyle the reporter who told her story, but when her daughter is abducted she returns to the States to attempt to find her. With the help of his friends, they begin following leads. An intriguing, faith filled book about trust, working through frightening situations, and finding love.
Ned – Susan May Warren
Navy SEAL Ned Marshall is in love with Shae Johnson a freelance photographer. After a fight she is abducted in Europe and sent to Siberia on a prison ship. Ned follows and attempts to free her, but she is recaptured and he is forced to steal Nuclear waste his SEAL team just recovered. A spine-tingling story filled with action, and faith.
Committed – Cami Checketts
Alivia Delta and Kline Vance are business partners with a construction business. Her family has a secret they must protect at all costs. They both have feelings for each other but don’t want to ruin their partnership and friendship until they are kidnapped and must work together to overcome their captors. A stirring story about love, and relationships.
False Identity – Jennifer Youngblood
Chancy Hamilton is a widow with two children who is working through her grief. A friend is becoming too controlling, and an apparent homeless man, Gabe Jones, saved her son from being attacked and becomes a family friend and agrees to help renovate a garage apartment with them. An intriguing story about love, robbery, murder and kidnapping.
Grave Secrets – Elle E Kay
When Gavin’s sister Cate goes missing clues take him to Ricketts Glen State Park where he works with Park Ranger Samantha. As they piece together the puzzle pieces, they are led to the old Ricketts estate and a clandestine group. Intrigue and mystery abound in this book as people continue to disappear. An interesting book which continues to hold your interest with all the happenings and the growing faith of the characters.
Call of Honor – Alexa Verde
Bryson Hamilton, a firefighter is best man for his brother on a cruise ship, but the bride is abducted the day of the wedding. He is attracted to the singer on ship, Jazlene who is actually a private investigator and thinks he’s an elusive thief but comes to realize he isn’t the man she’s looking for. There are several threats on her life and Bryson protects her. An engaging story with unexpected twists and turns.
Tough as Steele – Susan Sleeman
Detective Londyn Steele attends a birthday party for a local socialite at which her family’s security firm is guarding when the woman is found to be missing. She ends up working with County Detective and former Naby SEAL Nate Ryder. Their relationship is rocky at the start but while working on finding Mimi they bond and find they work well together. A captivating story with several twists and turns.
Twisted Lies – Robin Patchen
Marissa Vega escaped to a small Mexican village and started an adoption of a child after she was accused of stealing a large sum of money. When her sister contacts her she agrees to meet her and Nate Boyle the reporter who told her story, but when her daughter is abducted she returns to the States to attempt to find her. With the help of his friends, they begin following leads. An intriguing, faith filled book about trust, working through frightening situations, and finding love.
Ned – Susan May Warren
Navy SEAL Ned Marshall is in love with Shae Johnson a freelance photographer. After a fight she is abducted in Europe and sent to Siberia on a prison ship. Ned follows and attempts to free her, but she is recaptured and he is forced to steal Nuclear waste his SEAL team just recovered. A spine-tingling story filled with action, and faith.
Committed – Cami Checketts
Alivia Delta and Kline Vance are business partners with a construction business. Her family has a secret they must protect at all costs. They both have feelings for each other but don’t want to ruin their partnership and friendship until they are kidnapped and must work together to overcome their captors. A stirring story about love, and relationships.
False Identity – Jennifer Youngblood
Chancy Hamilton is a widow with two children who is working through her grief. A friend is becoming too controlling, and an apparent homeless man, Gabe Jones, saved her son from being attacked and becomes a family friend and agrees to help renovate a garage apartment with them. An intriguing story about love, robbery, murder and kidnapping.
Grave Secrets – Elle E Kay
When Gavin’s sister Cate goes missing clues take him to Ricketts Glen State Park where he works with Park Ranger Samantha. As they piece together the puzzle pieces, they are led to the old Ricketts estate and a clandestine group. Intrigue and mystery abound in this book as people continue to disappear. An interesting book which continues to hold your interest with all the happenings and the growing faith of the characters.
Call of Honor – Alexa Verde
Bryson Hamilton, a firefighter is best man for his brother on a cruise ship, but the bride is abducted the day of the wedding. He is attracted to the singer on ship, Jazlene who is actually a private investigator and thinks he’s an elusive thief but comes to realize he isn’t the man she’s looking for. There are several threats on her life and Bryson protects her. An engaging story with unexpected twists and turns.
Tough as Steele – Susan Sleeman
Detective Londyn Steele attends a birthday party for a local socialite at which her family’s security firm is guarding when the woman is found to be missing. She ends up working with County Detective and former Naby SEAL Nate Ryder. Their relationship is rocky at the start but while working on finding Mimi they bond and find they work well together. A captivating story with several twists and turns.
Review of advance copy received from Author
There are some fantastic authors in this collection with great stories!
Twisted Lies by Robin Patchen has great characters with Nathan Boyle, a former reporter for the New York Times, and Marisa Vega, who is hiding from the bad guys and the FBI even though she is innocent. There are enough twists and turns in this story to make you dizzy. It has a very satisfying ending of the suspense/mystery part of the tale, and an HEA for Nate and Marissa. This read is a great example of why Robin Patchen is one of my favorite authors.
Ned of The Minnesota Marshalls series is one of those books that you shouldn't start late in the day unless you are very, very disciplined. You will not want to put it down until you reach the end. It's filled with intriguing characters, and the main characters, Ned and Shae are likable and truly admirable. They both undergo growth throughout the story. The book is packed with action, and author Susan May Warren smoothly weaves faith in the story. It leads into a story about another Marshall family member, but this story has a satisfying ending. I have read the entire series and highly recommend it.
False Identity by Jennifer Youngblood and Sandra Poole has interesting characters and even a few Christmas miracles. The villain is a delusional sociopath that hides in plain sight. There's mystery and suspense with some twists. Our main characters Gabe and Chancy get an HEA, and the mystery is wrapped up very satisfactorily. I would read more works by these authors.
Grave Secrets drew me in quickly and didn't let me go. Samantha (Sam) and Gavin are likeable main characters. I enjoyed reading about their romance and their faith. There is a wonderful proposal scene. The villain's thinking is twisted; he truly believes he's doing good. Inside his head is a scary place! Author Elle E. Kay does a phenomenal job of showing not just the main characters' motivations, but also that of several supporting characters. The plot has twists and turns, and the last one is shocking. I would definitely read more in this series and anything else that this author writes.
In Call of Honor, Bryson Hamilton is a firefighter with a broken heart and is on a cruise to celebrate his brother's wedding. Jazlene, the jazz singer performing on the ship, is more than she appears to be. Both main characters are well-developed, likable, and interesting. I was immediately pulled into the story and happily stayed there through the end. The twisty plot has mystery and suspense, as well as humor and a gentle faith message. There's a great HEA, and the mystery is tied up well. I have enjoyed all of the books in the Honor and Danger Team series, and Call of Honor is an excellent addition to it. I would definitely read more of this series and more from author Alexa Verde.
Tough as Steele is a perfect example of romantic suspense. Londyn Steele and Nate Ryder are both police detectives but in different districts. He has jurisdiction, but she needs to find missing Mimi Vandervoort, not only out of human compassion, but because the Steele Guardians were in charge of security when she disappeared. Both main characters are interesting and likeable. I enjoyed the strong family ties of the Steeles and the renewing of the relationship of Ryder and the family that took him in as a teen. There are twists within twists in this fast-moving plot. I highly recommend author Susan Sleeman and the Steele Guardian series. I've already picked up the next one in this series.
I received a complimentary copy and am sharing my opinion of this wonderful collection.
Twisted Lies by Robin Patchen has great characters with Nathan Boyle, a former reporter for the New York Times, and Marisa Vega, who is hiding from the bad guys and the FBI even though she is innocent. There are enough twists and turns in this story to make you dizzy. It has a very satisfying ending of the suspense/mystery part of the tale, and an HEA for Nate and Marissa. This read is a great example of why Robin Patchen is one of my favorite authors.
Ned of The Minnesota Marshalls series is one of those books that you shouldn't start late in the day unless you are very, very disciplined. You will not want to put it down until you reach the end. It's filled with intriguing characters, and the main characters, Ned and Shae are likable and truly admirable. They both undergo growth throughout the story. The book is packed with action, and author Susan May Warren smoothly weaves faith in the story. It leads into a story about another Marshall family member, but this story has a satisfying ending. I have read the entire series and highly recommend it.
False Identity by Jennifer Youngblood and Sandra Poole has interesting characters and even a few Christmas miracles. The villain is a delusional sociopath that hides in plain sight. There's mystery and suspense with some twists. Our main characters Gabe and Chancy get an HEA, and the mystery is wrapped up very satisfactorily. I would read more works by these authors.
Grave Secrets drew me in quickly and didn't let me go. Samantha (Sam) and Gavin are likeable main characters. I enjoyed reading about their romance and their faith. There is a wonderful proposal scene. The villain's thinking is twisted; he truly believes he's doing good. Inside his head is a scary place! Author Elle E. Kay does a phenomenal job of showing not just the main characters' motivations, but also that of several supporting characters. The plot has twists and turns, and the last one is shocking. I would definitely read more in this series and anything else that this author writes.
In Call of Honor, Bryson Hamilton is a firefighter with a broken heart and is on a cruise to celebrate his brother's wedding. Jazlene, the jazz singer performing on the ship, is more than she appears to be. Both main characters are well-developed, likable, and interesting. I was immediately pulled into the story and happily stayed there through the end. The twisty plot has mystery and suspense, as well as humor and a gentle faith message. There's a great HEA, and the mystery is tied up well. I have enjoyed all of the books in the Honor and Danger Team series, and Call of Honor is an excellent addition to it. I would definitely read more of this series and more from author Alexa Verde.
Tough as Steele is a perfect example of romantic suspense. Londyn Steele and Nate Ryder are both police detectives but in different districts. He has jurisdiction, but she needs to find missing Mimi Vandervoort, not only out of human compassion, but because the Steele Guardians were in charge of security when she disappeared. Both main characters are interesting and likeable. I enjoyed the strong family ties of the Steeles and the renewing of the relationship of Ryder and the family that took him in as a teen. There are twists within twists in this fast-moving plot. I highly recommend author Susan Sleeman and the Steele Guardian series. I've already picked up the next one in this series.
I received a complimentary copy and am sharing my opinion of this wonderful collection.
March 29, 2026
Twisted Lies: I found this book full of twists & turns trying to figure out who stole the money, who has little Anna & whether there will be a happy ending. I never would have guessed who one of the kidnappers was nor that that person would get killed. The second kidnapper was surprise #2. Then the person with the money was the third surprise. I think it is a well written mystery.
Ned: I enjoyed this wild adventure story though it jumps around talking about things & people in the past so it was hard for me to follow completely. At least it has a good ending.
Committed: What is the secret Alivia is guarding that makes her a kidnaping target along with her business partner Klein? You have to read this excellent story to find out. It is a good mystery.
False Identity: I enjoy Ms. Youngblood's writing style and content. This story centers around a stacker, a homeless man, a woman with a grieving heart and robbers. A great mystery and kept me reading until the end which was a surprise to me.
Grave Secrets: The following statement best describes by thoughts about this book: "Perfect for fans of faith-based thrillers where protective instincts, cold cases, and romantic tension intertwine with deadly conspiracy." Human trafficing is a huge problem in our world that proves the depravity of mankind. God did not make women to be slaves for men nor to be used to make money. But is what happens when mankind does not understand the principles of His word in the Bible. Not necessarily an easy story to read but does protray the truth in this sin cursed world we live in.
Call of Honor: This is quite the mystery story. Why is someone out to kill a singer on a cruise ship? How is Bryson going to protect her? Only with the help of his brother and friends. This is the first book I've read in this series but it is excellent.
Tough as Steele: This is the first book I've read by Ms. Sleeman. I found it very good, full of twists and turns, romance, and a satisfying ending I did not see coming.
I was given a copy of this anthology. I am voluntarily writing this review.
Ned: I enjoyed this wild adventure story though it jumps around talking about things & people in the past so it was hard for me to follow completely. At least it has a good ending.
Committed: What is the secret Alivia is guarding that makes her a kidnaping target along with her business partner Klein? You have to read this excellent story to find out. It is a good mystery.
False Identity: I enjoy Ms. Youngblood's writing style and content. This story centers around a stacker, a homeless man, a woman with a grieving heart and robbers. A great mystery and kept me reading until the end which was a surprise to me.
Grave Secrets: The following statement best describes by thoughts about this book: "Perfect for fans of faith-based thrillers where protective instincts, cold cases, and romantic tension intertwine with deadly conspiracy." Human trafficing is a huge problem in our world that proves the depravity of mankind. God did not make women to be slaves for men nor to be used to make money. But is what happens when mankind does not understand the principles of His word in the Bible. Not necessarily an easy story to read but does protray the truth in this sin cursed world we live in.
Call of Honor: This is quite the mystery story. Why is someone out to kill a singer on a cruise ship? How is Bryson going to protect her? Only with the help of his brother and friends. This is the first book I've read in this series but it is excellent.
Tough as Steele: This is the first book I've read by Ms. Sleeman. I found it very good, full of twists and turns, romance, and a satisfying ending I did not see coming.
I was given a copy of this anthology. I am voluntarily writing this review.
March 17, 2026
Wow what an awesome collection of suspense stories by some very excellent authors. The books are full stories so there over are 1800 pages. I'm still working my way through the books but I have read the one by Alexa Verde- Call of Honor.
This is my review for that story:
Great story and I loved the cruise details which brought back good memories of my past cruise trips. Bryson Hamilton is on this cruise for the wedding of his older brother Hudson and his fiance Hailey. Before the wedding ceremony can even happen one of the bridesmaids is kidnapped having all of the members of the Honor and Danger Team searching all over the ship for her. Bryson unexpectedly gets help from a beautiful woman who is a guest singer on the cruise. The singer Freda MIchaels is actually an undercover PI looking for a thief on the cruise ship. When she sees Bryson, she believes she has finally found the thief.
After finding the missing woman, Freda starts getting attacked as someone seems to want to kill her. She should suspect Bryson but he is the one that keeps saving her life. She may have to change her mind about him being her thief. Can Freda and Bryson discover who is behind the attacks? Can Bryson move beyond the betrayal of a past girlfriend to embrace a new relationship?
I read the story by Jennifer Youngblood- False Identity many years ago and remember enjoying it. It will be fun reading it again.
Anyway that 's my review for now because I have to get back to reading the rest of the book.
I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
This is my review for that story:
Great story and I loved the cruise details which brought back good memories of my past cruise trips. Bryson Hamilton is on this cruise for the wedding of his older brother Hudson and his fiance Hailey. Before the wedding ceremony can even happen one of the bridesmaids is kidnapped having all of the members of the Honor and Danger Team searching all over the ship for her. Bryson unexpectedly gets help from a beautiful woman who is a guest singer on the cruise. The singer Freda MIchaels is actually an undercover PI looking for a thief on the cruise ship. When she sees Bryson, she believes she has finally found the thief.
After finding the missing woman, Freda starts getting attacked as someone seems to want to kill her. She should suspect Bryson but he is the one that keeps saving her life. She may have to change her mind about him being her thief. Can Freda and Bryson discover who is behind the attacks? Can Bryson move beyond the betrayal of a past girlfriend to embrace a new relationship?
I read the story by Jennifer Youngblood- False Identity many years ago and remember enjoying it. It will be fun reading it again.
Anyway that 's my review for now because I have to get back to reading the rest of the book.
I received a copy of this book from the author and this is my honest unbiased review.
March 18, 2026
I have only finished one of the books in this set so far – from the author who sent it to me. If all the books are as good as this one, it is truly a wonderful set. I am very familiar with all the authors, and they are all on my favorites list, so I definitely plan to read them all!
Grave Secrets Elle Kay
Gavin is the owner of a personal security company. Sam is a park ranger. They have previously worked together. Because of their billionaire status, Gavin is having someone keep an eye on his sister Cate who is away at college. Sam’s uncle has been missing for five years. Is there a connection between Sam’s uncle, the college Cate is attending, and Gavin’s missing client? As they work together to solve the mystery, will their feelings for each other grow beyond coworkers?
This is a dynamic, suspenseful romantic mystery, featuring wonderful characters and very good Christian aspects.
Favorite Quotes: “Coincidences are God’s breadcrumbs.”
“I’ve come to the conclusion that if God allows something in my life, I’ll learn something from it even if I hate the process.”
I received a copy of this book from one of the authors. My review is entirely voluntary and unbiased.
Grave Secrets Elle Kay
Gavin is the owner of a personal security company. Sam is a park ranger. They have previously worked together. Because of their billionaire status, Gavin is having someone keep an eye on his sister Cate who is away at college. Sam’s uncle has been missing for five years. Is there a connection between Sam’s uncle, the college Cate is attending, and Gavin’s missing client? As they work together to solve the mystery, will their feelings for each other grow beyond coworkers?
This is a dynamic, suspenseful romantic mystery, featuring wonderful characters and very good Christian aspects.
Favorite Quotes: “Coincidences are God’s breadcrumbs.”
“I’ve come to the conclusion that if God allows something in my life, I’ll learn something from it even if I hate the process.”
I received a copy of this book from one of the authors. My review is entirely voluntary and unbiased.
March 19, 2026
What an amazing group of authors! All romantic suspense stories. I am reviewing Grave Secrets. I will be honest I was not expecting it to be such a engrossing book. This story is about a secret society that has been around since before 1800. They had twisted what the Bible says to meet their own needs. They kidnap young wealthy girls and arrange a marriage to a wealthy man once they get them "ready" to be the perfect wife. There are reprimands if they step out of line before or after the marriage. They are locked away while they are being taught to be the perfect wife. They have members of high status in their group. There is a legacy of members that go back to the beginning of the society. To keep this legacy going they have to recruit a member of a family that has been in the society once an older member has passed or is killed for insubordination. This society gets girls to pledge to a sorority at the University of Pennsylvania. It is the hub where the leader of the society works and chooses the right girls. But when he chooses the baby sister of Grayson and Gavin Garrison they will do whatever it takes to find her even joining the society when asked. This will start a domino effect that will either bring down the society or get them both killed.
April 13, 2026
Action, Danger, and Love
What a great group of books! Twisted Lies was a great mystery. Betrayal and God's leading in bringing just the right people at just the right time. Ned found a good man that would do anything to safely bring back Iris from traffickers. Lots of action. Committed was Alicia the construction business owner and her partner, Klein Vance. And the family secret weapon that was well hidden. Great story with a great ending. False identity was a great story of an undercover operation that became a healing process for two people who found comfort in each other. The way the story ties together from the first scene to their first Christmas together was beautiful. Grave Secrets was a complex plot of an old group, The Continental Alliance, that was simply a front for evil. Great characters and twists that keep you guessing. Call of Honor was a cruise ship mystery. Very intriguing. Some big surprises. Tough as Steele was exciting from the start. So many suspects in the abduction of a much loved woman, Mimi. Nate and Londyn were detectives who partnered to find her. Loved it. This was such easy reading, I was disappointed when I reached the end. Great job, all authors!
What a great group of books! Twisted Lies was a great mystery. Betrayal and God's leading in bringing just the right people at just the right time. Ned found a good man that would do anything to safely bring back Iris from traffickers. Lots of action. Committed was Alicia the construction business owner and her partner, Klein Vance. And the family secret weapon that was well hidden. Great story with a great ending. False identity was a great story of an undercover operation that became a healing process for two people who found comfort in each other. The way the story ties together from the first scene to their first Christmas together was beautiful. Grave Secrets was a complex plot of an old group, The Continental Alliance, that was simply a front for evil. Great characters and twists that keep you guessing. Call of Honor was a cruise ship mystery. Very intriguing. Some big surprises. Tough as Steele was exciting from the start. So many suspects in the abduction of a much loved woman, Mimi. Nate and Londyn were detectives who partnered to find her. Loved it. This was such easy reading, I was disappointed when I reached the end. Great job, all authors!
March 17, 2026
This anthology was full of amazing stories by authors that I enjoy reading.
Grave Secrets by Elle E. Kay
This was a fast-paced book focused on faith. I enjoyed the characters and learning about the continental alliance that was responsible for women disappearing in this college town. It was interesting to find out their beliefs about women and their role in society.
I especially enjoyed Cate and her brothers, Gavin and Grayson, who owned a security company that soon became involved with the missing women. I also liked Sam, who was a law-enforcement park ranger. Her uncle had disappeared and it was now a cold case that had ties to the continental alliance too.
This story immediately caught my attention as the story unfolded and more women seemed to disappear. I could not put the book down. I received an advance copy of this book, and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
Grave Secrets by Elle E. Kay
This was a fast-paced book focused on faith. I enjoyed the characters and learning about the continental alliance that was responsible for women disappearing in this college town. It was interesting to find out their beliefs about women and their role in society.
I especially enjoyed Cate and her brothers, Gavin and Grayson, who owned a security company that soon became involved with the missing women. I also liked Sam, who was a law-enforcement park ranger. Her uncle had disappeared and it was now a cold case that had ties to the continental alliance too.
This story immediately caught my attention as the story unfolded and more women seemed to disappear. I could not put the book down. I received an advance copy of this book, and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
April 14, 2026
An amazing collection of faith inspired romance and suspense. Each author have their own styles which made it a gripping read especially as some if the authors were new to me. Some of the authors especially Elle E Kay and Susan May Warren intertwine their faith throughout their novels others less so.
Each has characters that have issues that need dealing with before they can move on, many needing a second chance at love. Many only realising when the chips are down how deep their feelings are.
I would recommend each of the stories, some are part of an authors series and these entice you to want to read them all in order.
I was gifted this book as an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Each has characters that have issues that need dealing with before they can move on, many needing a second chance at love. Many only realising when the chips are down how deep their feelings are.
I would recommend each of the stories, some are part of an authors series and these entice you to want to read them all in order.
I was gifted this book as an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 17, 2026
Fabulous set of books, all this authors did an excellent job with their stories. By themselves this authors are fantastic, and now they are together in this collection and that make this collection phenomenal full of wonderful characters, intriguing storylines, mystery, suspense and above all romance. I cannot say enough about how much I love this collection and recommend it wholeheartedly, everyone can read it because the books are clean, easy to read and fast paced. I got a copy from the author and this is my honest and voluntary review
March 30, 2026
This was a great collection of romantic suspense stories by wonderful authors! I have read many of these authors before, but some were new to me. All the stories have kidnapping in some way as part of the story. I have to admit that I liked some books more than other but still, all of them were interesting and different. I would highly recommend this collection. You can't beat being able to read all of these books in one place! Some books are intense and others are less so but the characters are well thought out and capture your attention!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thrillers!
I'm still working my way through all these fabulous stories, but I love the stories I've read so far. Grave Secrets by Elle E Kay is a highlight. Clever, unexpected twists as Gavin and his brother, Gaylord, search for their sister, Cate. What they discover is shocking. I can't wait to read other stories in this collection.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team. I am voluntarily writing this review.
I'm still working my way through all these fabulous stories, but I love the stories I've read so far. Grave Secrets by Elle E Kay is a highlight. Clever, unexpected twists as Gavin and his brother, Gaylord, search for their sister, Cate. What they discover is shocking. I can't wait to read other stories in this collection.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team. I am voluntarily writing this review.
April 4, 2026
If you like clean suspenseful novels, this is one for you. The novels are all clean with no graphic scenes or bad language. Some have more of a faith element than others, but there is a touch of it in every novel. Not every plot was one that resonated with me; some authors were new to me but others I have read after before.
I received a complimentary copy from one of the authors and these are my voluntary and honest opinions. I was not required to leave a positive review.
I received a complimentary copy from one of the authors and these are my voluntary and honest opinions. I was not required to leave a positive review.
March 18, 2026
This is an awesome collection! I was already familiar with four of these authors but I was so excited to finally read the other authors. All these stories are great with plenty of action and sometimes, just when you think you have it all figured out, a new twist shows up out of nowhere and messes with your mind. You can't go wrong with this collection.
March 18, 2026
A great collection of authors with each story filled with suspense and romance. Some of the stories will get your heart pounding like Elle E. Kay's book, Grave Secrets. You will crave to read the series of each author because the characters become alive and pulls you into their story. One book just won't be enough. I was given an ARC copy and this is my voluntary review.
April 12, 2026
Seven book box set of romantic suspense novels. In each book, someone is kidnapped. Sometimes they are found right away. Sometimes the person isn't found until the end of the book. Each are very well written. Each of these authors are ones that I read regularly. You will not be disappointed and will probably find new authors to follow.
April 14, 2026
Taken but not Forsaken
Each novel has a unique story to tell. This is 7 novels that I will come back and read again. Each of the Authors of these books I read their books all the time. Please read these book and enjoy every one of them. Each is different and will keep you where you can’t put it down. ENJOY!!!!!
Each novel has a unique story to tell. This is 7 novels that I will come back and read again. Each of the Authors of these books I read their books all the time. Please read these book and enjoy every one of them. Each is different and will keep you where you can’t put it down. ENJOY!!!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Great collection of suspense reads by different authors. Each one has danger and romance while others had twists and turns or had the villain's POV.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 12, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. It's a new author for me, and I didn't know what to expect. It was exciting and suspenseful as I was trying to figure out "who" was responsible for the kidnapping! It was a great read!
April 30, 2026
Taken But Not Forsaken
This is a wonderful compilation of stories by marvelous authors. I highly recommend the book to all. If you are unfamiliar with any of the authors, reading these stories will be a great introduction to their writing styles.
This is a wonderful compilation of stories by marvelous authors. I highly recommend the book to all. If you are unfamiliar with any of the authors, reading these stories will be a great introduction to their writing styles.
May 7, 2026
Fabulous Set of Books
This is a great set of seven books featuring romantic suspense! I’d only read one before, so the other six were new to me. Some of the stories were longer than others, but it worked out well!
This is a great set of seven books featuring romantic suspense! I’d only read one before, so the other six were new to me. Some of the stories were longer than others, but it worked out well!
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March 9, 2026Please see individual stories for review.
March 25, 2026
This collection contains 7 full length novels each by different authors. Each story was well written with wonderful characters filled with faith, lots of suspense and romance too. Great collection!
March 27, 2026
What an amazing collection of suspense stories!!!
Each story was well written and just grabs your interest to the very last page.
Each story was well written and just grabs your interest to the very last page.
March 30, 2026
A fantastic collection of inspired suspense novels! A great way to find new to you authors!
I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.
I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.
April 16, 2026
I loved reading all the books in this and the authors are new to me and I recommend each book and author. Look forward to reading more of each of the authors books.
March 30, 2026
Grave Secrets by Elle E. Kay:
More than one case brings Gavin and Samantha back together. We got a glimpse of them in book 1. This book captured my attention from the start and kept me thinking way past the last page. Not only do we have a mystery, suspense, drama, romance but family as well as a past connection between these two characters. There were times I had to put the book down to wrap my mind around this shadowy society and rub off my goosebumps. Great ending.
More than one case brings Gavin and Samantha back together. We got a glimpse of them in book 1. This book captured my attention from the start and kept me thinking way past the last page. Not only do we have a mystery, suspense, drama, romance but family as well as a past connection between these two characters. There were times I had to put the book down to wrap my mind around this shadowy society and rub off my goosebumps. Great ending.
March 24, 2026
A great collection of mystery stories. I had not read books by some of these authors before but thoroughly enjoyed each of the books. They are all full of danger, mystery, love and show God working in the lives of the characters. A really great read.
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