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She Will End This
True crime writer Britt Olsen knows the minds of monsters. She never expected to share their DNA.
A simple DNA test shatters everything Britt believes about her past. The father she loved was not her biological parent, and the mother she trusted has spent decades hiding her CIA past. Worse, Britt's real father is a disgraced Mossad assassin known in the intelligence underworld as Abaddon.
Before Britt can process the truth, violence strikes.
Five-year-old Willow Hamilton--the president's granddaughter--is kidnapped, and Abaddon becomes the prime suspect. Determined to help rescue the child, Britt joins forces with FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl, a man who has spent years hunting the assassin responsible for his own father's death.
As the search intensifies, Britt and Stein uncover a web of secrets that reaches deep into the intelligence world. Forced on the run through the unforgiving Pacific Northwest wilderness, they face deadly ambushes, corrupt agents, and betrayals from people they thought they could trust.
But time is running out for Willow.
To save the girl and stop Abaddon's catastrophic plans, Britt must confront the darkest question of all--whether she is defined by the blood in her veins or the choices she makes.
Because the world's most dangerous assassin has finally come looking for his daughter.
And in a battle shaped by secrets, betrayal, and faith, Britt must decide what kind of legacy she will claim.
A simple DNA test shatters everything Britt believes about her past. The father she loved was not her biological parent, and the mother she trusted has spent decades hiding her CIA past. Worse, Britt's real father is a disgraced Mossad assassin known in the intelligence underworld as Abaddon.
Before Britt can process the truth, violence strikes.
Five-year-old Willow Hamilton--the president's granddaughter--is kidnapped, and Abaddon becomes the prime suspect. Determined to help rescue the child, Britt joins forces with FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl, a man who has spent years hunting the assassin responsible for his own father's death.
As the search intensifies, Britt and Stein uncover a web of secrets that reaches deep into the intelligence world. Forced on the run through the unforgiving Pacific Northwest wilderness, they face deadly ambushes, corrupt agents, and betrayals from people they thought they could trust.
But time is running out for Willow.
To save the girl and stop Abaddon's catastrophic plans, Britt must confront the darkest question of all--whether she is defined by the blood in her veins or the choices she makes.
Because the world's most dangerous assassin has finally come looking for his daughter.
And in a battle shaped by secrets, betrayal, and faith, Britt must decide what kind of legacy she will claim.
384 pages, Paperback
Expected publication November 10, 2026
About the author
Colleen Coble
163 books6,932 followersUSAToday bestselling author Colleen Coble lives with her husband, Dave, in Arizona. She is the author of dozens of novels including the Rock Harbor Series, the Aloha Reef Series, the Mercy Falls Series, the Hope Beach Series, the Lonestar Series and two Women of Faith fiction selections, Alaska Twilight and Midnight Sea. She has more than 6 million books in print.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This pulse-pounding thriller has it all: hacked robotaxi, Mossad assassin, CIA operative, rogue agents, terrorists, and a kidnapping! Tying it all together is a wonderful faith thread about God’s protection and the warning about the seemingly innocent tiny steps we might take away from God.
The narrative centers on a daughter who innocently uploads her DNA to a genealogy website, opening a Pandora’s box of secrets and cover-ups.
“It changes everything, Mom. Everything I know for sure is a lie.”
What do you do when everything you’ve ever known is uncertain and quite possibly a lie?
The co-writing duo made it possible for me to instantly slip into Brittany Olsen’s shoes, allowing the shock of the cover-up and betrayal to keep me turning pages. I kept asking myself what I’d do in each of the circumstances Britt found herself in, and my empathy for her situation increased.
I appreciated the twists, the perfect pacing, the red herrings, the unpredictability of the characters, and the faith thread. I pondered how heredity and environment shape who we are as well as what kind of legacy I want to leave.
I had difficulty believing Britt’s romantic relationship as it seemed to appear out of nowhere. I must have missed the cues! I laughed at my notes attached to the following quote: “He hadn’t realized the depth of his feelings for her.” I added ‘Me neither, dude’ on my Kindle highlight.
I also found that the sections about the Flow (after the rustic Scandinavian cabin and after Schmuel) seemed to be randomly inserted and had little effect on the narrative … for me.
My takeaway? “Loyalty blinds you.” This is great advice to keep in mind as I journey along.
This is a standalone thriller and it needs to be on your night table!
I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.
The narrative centers on a daughter who innocently uploads her DNA to a genealogy website, opening a Pandora’s box of secrets and cover-ups.
“It changes everything, Mom. Everything I know for sure is a lie.”
What do you do when everything you’ve ever known is uncertain and quite possibly a lie?
The co-writing duo made it possible for me to instantly slip into Brittany Olsen’s shoes, allowing the shock of the cover-up and betrayal to keep me turning pages. I kept asking myself what I’d do in each of the circumstances Britt found herself in, and my empathy for her situation increased.
I appreciated the twists, the perfect pacing, the red herrings, the unpredictability of the characters, and the faith thread. I pondered how heredity and environment shape who we are as well as what kind of legacy I want to leave.
I had difficulty believing Britt’s romantic relationship as it seemed to appear out of nowhere. I must have missed the cues! I laughed at my notes attached to the following quote: “He hadn’t realized the depth of his feelings for her.” I added ‘Me neither, dude’ on my Kindle highlight.
I also found that the sections about the Flow (after the rustic Scandinavian cabin and after Schmuel) seemed to be randomly inserted and had little effect on the narrative … for me.
My takeaway? “Loyalty blinds you.” This is great advice to keep in mind as I journey along.
This is a standalone thriller and it needs to be on your night table!
I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
She Will End This by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker
4.5 Stars
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I really enjoyed the Tupelo Grove series by Colleen and Rick and this book, She Will End This was so good too! This is a standalone book. I loved how fast-paced it was with a lot of high-stakes suspense. We have a bit of romance but the suspense was my favorite part. Britt Olsen is our main character and a simple DNA test shatters everything she thought she knew about her life. Learning about who her biological father is devastates her because he is not a good guy at all. He's an assassin known as Abaddon....we follow events surrounding him and the presidents missing grand-daughter Willow. Britt joins forces with FBI special agent Stein and things go on from here. Lots of twists and turns that will TAKE YOU THROUGH IT! Non-stop action that I really enjoyed.
Audiobook was great, as always.
Thank you to Uplit reads and Thomas Nelson for a gifted copy of the e-book and physical book to read for review. Thank you to Libro.fm for a copy of the audiobook to listen to review. All thoughts are my own.
If you love Christian romantic suspense, fast paced action, political intrigue and crazy family dynamics.... check this out!
*content - clean romance, murders, fast paction gun action, grief depicted, death of family member, child kidnapping
4.5 Stars
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I really enjoyed the Tupelo Grove series by Colleen and Rick and this book, She Will End This was so good too! This is a standalone book. I loved how fast-paced it was with a lot of high-stakes suspense. We have a bit of romance but the suspense was my favorite part. Britt Olsen is our main character and a simple DNA test shatters everything she thought she knew about her life. Learning about who her biological father is devastates her because he is not a good guy at all. He's an assassin known as Abaddon....we follow events surrounding him and the presidents missing grand-daughter Willow. Britt joins forces with FBI special agent Stein and things go on from here. Lots of twists and turns that will TAKE YOU THROUGH IT! Non-stop action that I really enjoyed.
Audiobook was great, as always.
Thank you to Uplit reads and Thomas Nelson for a gifted copy of the e-book and physical book to read for review. Thank you to Libro.fm for a copy of the audiobook to listen to review. All thoughts are my own.
If you love Christian romantic suspense, fast paced action, political intrigue and crazy family dynamics.... check this out!
*content - clean romance, murders, fast paction gun action, grief depicted, death of family member, child kidnapping
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Oh wow, this story grabbed me at the start and kept me engaged to the end. Britt, a writer, and Stein, an FBI agent, are thrown together when he is helping her and her mother escape a psycho named Abaddon. Britt finds out through a DNA test that the man who raised her was not her biological father. Abaddon is. He was responsible for the death of Stein's father, also an FBI agent. Now he is holding the president's granddaughter. for ransom but there is a larger plot going on with powerful people This is one wild and scary time as the two work to save the child and stay out of the assassin's clutches. Danger, action, suspense, surprises, and not knowing who to trust have the two on the run. Abaddon's fingers stretch far and wide, creating distress and havoc. A little romance with a faith thread rounds out the story with a satisfying end. Kudos to Colleen Coble and Rick Acker for another winner in She Will End This.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review and these are my thoughts.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review and these are my thoughts.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book is one of the best suspense novels that I’ve read . With over 300 pages there’s a lot of riveting suspense and edge of seat moments. The further you read into this book the more you find out. There’s romance too and danger lurks in every corner. Readers will find it very hard to put this book down and the lights will be burning late into the night. Even though the story moves slowly you will find yourself being glued to the book. Of course there’s a few murders and chases that will make you want to chew your nails.
This book has two Authors. Colleen Coble and Rick Acker. The story itself is about an author who is actually doing research for another book she hopes to write about a serial killer. She gets sucked into the actual search for the real serial killer who she wants to write her book about. This book is entertaining and realistic.
If you love reading suspense you will enjoy this book. You won’t want to miss reading it. Let yourself get caught up in the story.
I read an advanced readers copy of She Will End This. All comments and opinions expressed here in this review are my own.
#SheWillEndThis #NetGalley
This book has two Authors. Colleen Coble and Rick Acker. The story itself is about an author who is actually doing research for another book she hopes to write about a serial killer. She gets sucked into the actual search for the real serial killer who she wants to write her book about. This book is entertaining and realistic.
If you love reading suspense you will enjoy this book. You won’t want to miss reading it. Let yourself get caught up in the story.
I read an advanced readers copy of She Will End This. All comments and opinions expressed here in this review are my own.
#SheWillEndThis #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A simple DNA test upends True Crime writer Brittany Olsen’s life. She learns her father is not who he seems to be, and her mother has a complicated past tangled in the CIA.
Before Britt can digest all of this new information, the president’s 5 year old granddaughter, Willow Hamilton, is abducted and Britt’s father is the prime suspect. Britt teams up with FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl to locate the missing girl. Will they find her before it’s too late?
I love this writing duo! They create realistic thrillers that keep me on the edge of my seat. This story is full of family secrets, hidden identities, a manhunt, deadly ambushes, a dash of romance, and has a Pacific Northwestern wilderness setting.
This story kept me invested throughout. I enjoyed Britt’s no nonsense character and her relationship with Agent Stein.
I look forward to what these authors come up with next!
🎧The audio of this story was performed by Jane Oppenheimer. She did a wonderful job bringing this story to life.
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the advance copy of the ebook and audiobook of this story. All opinions are my own.
Before Britt can digest all of this new information, the president’s 5 year old granddaughter, Willow Hamilton, is abducted and Britt’s father is the prime suspect. Britt teams up with FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl to locate the missing girl. Will they find her before it’s too late?
I love this writing duo! They create realistic thrillers that keep me on the edge of my seat. This story is full of family secrets, hidden identities, a manhunt, deadly ambushes, a dash of romance, and has a Pacific Northwestern wilderness setting.
This story kept me invested throughout. I enjoyed Britt’s no nonsense character and her relationship with Agent Stein.
I look forward to what these authors come up with next!
🎧The audio of this story was performed by Jane Oppenheimer. She did a wonderful job bringing this story to life.
Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the advance copy of the ebook and audiobook of this story. All opinions are my own.
September 20, 2026
An action-packed romantic suspense story! A crime writer teams up with an FBI agent on the hunt for a ruthless assassin. Fans of Charles Martin, Jessica Patch and Davis Bunn will enjoy this thrilling novel set in the Pacific Northwest.
This quick-paced story mixes in modern day technology and current politics with a human interest side to make the characters come alive. The setting was a familiar one for me, so it was easy to picture the scenes in the forest and on the coast. The authors do a great job of bringing the story together with some surprising twists and turns. It was fun seeing a few "Easter eggs" with some crossover characters from another series mentioned.
There are a few brief pauses for questions of faith that the main characters wrestle with along the way, plus some deep family issues that need working out. Some gritty topics are touched on, but they are handled with care. A satisfying conclusion made all the angst worth it.
A terrifc read for fans of suspense thrillers with a clean romance. Recommend!
(An ebook was provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.)
This quick-paced story mixes in modern day technology and current politics with a human interest side to make the characters come alive. The setting was a familiar one for me, so it was easy to picture the scenes in the forest and on the coast. The authors do a great job of bringing the story together with some surprising twists and turns. It was fun seeing a few "Easter eggs" with some crossover characters from another series mentioned.
There are a few brief pauses for questions of faith that the main characters wrestle with along the way, plus some deep family issues that need working out. Some gritty topics are touched on, but they are handled with care. A satisfying conclusion made all the angst worth it.
A terrifc read for fans of suspense thrillers with a clean romance. Recommend!
(An ebook was provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.)
June 30, 2026
Wow, this was a page turner! I love these authors together, and this was their best book yet. It was fast paced and the characters were easy to root for. I also liked the switching of POVs as that gave more insight into the story from both the protagonist and antagonist view. Highly recommend for anyone who loves suspense.
I received an advanced copy from Net Galley. All opinions expressed are my own.
I received an advanced copy from Net Galley. All opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a Christian Romantic Suspense/Thriller. I read this book by listening to the audiobook, and I really enjoyed the audiobook. It was well done. This pulled me into it right away, and I could not put it down. This book took me on a crazy wild ride that I was loving the whole time. This book is filled with crazy twists and turns, and it is packed with action and suspense. The romance was in the background and there were no steamy times in this book, but there were a few kisses. I loved the connection and trust the two main characters had for each other, and I could feel it. This was a great read that I loved so much. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Britt Olsen knows the minds of serial killers. She never expected to share their DNA.
A simple DNA test shatters everything Britt believes about her past. The father she loved was not her biological parent, and the mother she trusted has spent decades hiding her CIA past. Worse, Britt’s real father is a disgraced Mossad assassin known in the intelligence underworld as Abaddon.
She Will End This was a fast-paced, on-your-mark, go-and-don’t-stop-until-the-end kind of read. However, I didn’t enjoy this as much as I had the previous ones by these authors. I don’t know, but it was still an entertaining read. 3.5 Stars.
My gratitude to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson. All opinions expressed are honest and mine.
A simple DNA test shatters everything Britt believes about her past. The father she loved was not her biological parent, and the mother she trusted has spent decades hiding her CIA past. Worse, Britt’s real father is a disgraced Mossad assassin known in the intelligence underworld as Abaddon.
She Will End This was a fast-paced, on-your-mark, go-and-don’t-stop-until-the-end kind of read. However, I didn’t enjoy this as much as I had the previous ones by these authors. I don’t know, but it was still an entertaining read. 3.5 Stars.
My gratitude to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson. All opinions expressed are honest and mine.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Do you love books that keep you guessing until the end and twists that you don't see coming? If so, this book is it! Even while I guessed about one person, the twist that came afterwards had me shocked. Britt has taken a DNA test to see if she carries the same gene for the disease that her Dad just passed away from. Little does she know that the test will put her right in the bullseye of a psychopath. Plus reveal a secret that her parents kept from her. FBI special agent Stein barely makes it into town right as Britt is in the process of being carnapped. While that might not be a word, you will understand it after reading the book. This book kept me up way into the night wondering what was going to happen next. Along with a plot to get highly sensitive material by kidnapping the president's granddaughter. You won't know who to trust. The only regret that I had while reading this book was, Why didn't I read it sooner? I want to thank Netgalley for allowing me to read this amazing book. Grab it as soon as it hit the shelves, you will be happy that you did. Just expect to lose some sleep.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really enjoyed this book because I enjoy true crime and the main character, Britt Olsen, is a true crime author. The story follows with Britt finding out from DNA feedback that her father is not who she thinks. He is a trained assassin who has kidnapped the President's granddaughter and wants to now come after Britt. She and an FBI agent, Stein, work together to free the girl with a web of secrets to uncover along the way. I especially enjoyed all the twists and turns this story took that keeps you want to keep reading. I found the characters engaging and especially enjoyed how Britt uses her knowledge of how perpetrators think to problem solve along the way. I especially liked how Britt and her mom, Jenni, are Christians who love Jesus relying on their faith for strength. Overall, I found this book well written and would recommend this book to readers who enjoy suspense, mystery, and true crime. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing an advance review copy. All opinions are my own.
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July 13, 2026PUBLISH DATE: Nov 10, 2026
PUBLISH DATE: Nov 10, 2026
BOOK TITLE: She Will End This
AUTHOR: Colleen Coble; Rick Acker
PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Fiction
FORMAT: ebook
PAGES: 368
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Readers Copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to the Publisher and the Author for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
PUBLISH DATE: Nov 10, 2026
BOOK TITLE: She Will End This
AUTHOR: Colleen Coble; Rick Acker
PUBLISHER: Thomas Nelson Fiction
FORMAT: ebook
PAGES: 368
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Readers Copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to the Publisher and the Author for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5 rounded to 4 ⭐️
‘Why did one family get shipwrecked while the other sailed safely through the shoals of suffering?’
Britt Olsen is a true crime writer and knows the minds of serial killers and psychopaths. However, she never expected to share DNA with one.
Following the death of her father from Huntington’s disease, Britt decides to enter a ‘23 and me’ style genetic testing to determine if she may carry the hereditary illness. But when the results show she has been lied to her whole life, she has a difficult conversation with her mum, discovering she was once a CIA Agent and that Britt is the daughter of her and a most-wanted assassin, Abbadon.
But as Britt tries to come to terms with her family’s multiple lies, violence strikes. Five-year old Willow Hamilton - the President’s Granddaughter - is kidnapped, with the prime suspect being Abbadon. Using her knowledge, Britt joins forces with FBI Agent Stein Nordhal to try and find Willow and of course, Abbadon. Stein has spent years looking for the criminal to avenge the death of his father by the assassin, but as he and Britts’ search deepens, they enter the murky world of intelligence.
As the investigation intensifies, and Willows’ time is running out, Britt begins to ask some difficult questions. Can she trust those around her? Does she have what it takes to stop Abbadon’s catastrophic plan? Are we defined by nature and the blood in our veins or nurture and how we are raised? Will she and Stein be able to find Willow and Abbadon and get the answers to years of trauma?
This fast-paced, compelling story has lots of twists, turns, action and red herrings, this is an excellent read for thriller lovers! I second guessed so many of the characters, which kept the suspense heightened and the ending was a surprise!
With AI, cryptocurrency, electronic communications and politics around data, this is a story with lots of modern elements. There is also betrayal, domestic tension and romance. Some difficult discussions are had and the writers deal with this sensitively, although trigger warnings should be read.
Thank you to NetGalley, Colleen Coble and Rick Ackers and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC in return for an honest review.
‘Why did one family get shipwrecked while the other sailed safely through the shoals of suffering?’
Britt Olsen is a true crime writer and knows the minds of serial killers and psychopaths. However, she never expected to share DNA with one.
Following the death of her father from Huntington’s disease, Britt decides to enter a ‘23 and me’ style genetic testing to determine if she may carry the hereditary illness. But when the results show she has been lied to her whole life, she has a difficult conversation with her mum, discovering she was once a CIA Agent and that Britt is the daughter of her and a most-wanted assassin, Abbadon.
But as Britt tries to come to terms with her family’s multiple lies, violence strikes. Five-year old Willow Hamilton - the President’s Granddaughter - is kidnapped, with the prime suspect being Abbadon. Using her knowledge, Britt joins forces with FBI Agent Stein Nordhal to try and find Willow and of course, Abbadon. Stein has spent years looking for the criminal to avenge the death of his father by the assassin, but as he and Britts’ search deepens, they enter the murky world of intelligence.
As the investigation intensifies, and Willows’ time is running out, Britt begins to ask some difficult questions. Can she trust those around her? Does she have what it takes to stop Abbadon’s catastrophic plan? Are we defined by nature and the blood in our veins or nurture and how we are raised? Will she and Stein be able to find Willow and Abbadon and get the answers to years of trauma?
This fast-paced, compelling story has lots of twists, turns, action and red herrings, this is an excellent read for thriller lovers! I second guessed so many of the characters, which kept the suspense heightened and the ending was a surprise!
With AI, cryptocurrency, electronic communications and politics around data, this is a story with lots of modern elements. There is also betrayal, domestic tension and romance. Some difficult discussions are had and the writers deal with this sensitively, although trigger warnings should be read.
Thank you to NetGalley, Colleen Coble and Rick Ackers and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
She Will End This AUDIO by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker is an FBI thriller with other alphabet agencies involved as well as a true crime author. Britt was on the brink of getting her blood tested to see if she had inherited the Huntington’s Disease that had killed her father, when she received the results from the family history site where she had sent her DNA. Wait! Her father wasn’t her father?! This started a violent and tragic journey where she learned a lot about her biological father, her mother, and her life. She also learned what it felt like to love a child, a new experience for her, and maybe even a man, something she thought impossible after her last boyfriend. It was a bumpy journey, but an exciting one, at least for the listener. It started with someone kidnapping the five-year-old granddaughter of the President. And it got more complicated from there.
Britt is a terrific character. She might be called fearless, but really she just did what had to be done. No matter how difficult. Her emotions were battered when she heard her mother’s story and yet… Stein, the FBI agent who turned out to be their savior, was a dedicated agent and a dedicated anti-love and marriage. His mother was needy and his sister and addict, unlike Britt’s mother who was strong, independent, and a dedicated Christian. It was an exciting journey. Every time they thought they were safe, they discovered another impediment. How did they always know where they were? It was an exciting listen, well-plotted with perfect timing. Good listen.
Jane Oppenheimer is the narrator and she was perfect for this book. She kept the sense of urgency alive even in calmer moments. She is a thriller reader.
I was invited to listen to She Will End This by HarperCollins Christian Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley @HarperCollinsChristianPublishing #JaneOppenheimer #ColleenCoble #RickAcker #SheWillEndThis
Britt is a terrific character. She might be called fearless, but really she just did what had to be done. No matter how difficult. Her emotions were battered when she heard her mother’s story and yet… Stein, the FBI agent who turned out to be their savior, was a dedicated agent and a dedicated anti-love and marriage. His mother was needy and his sister and addict, unlike Britt’s mother who was strong, independent, and a dedicated Christian. It was an exciting journey. Every time they thought they were safe, they discovered another impediment. How did they always know where they were? It was an exciting listen, well-plotted with perfect timing. Good listen.
Jane Oppenheimer is the narrator and she was perfect for this book. She kept the sense of urgency alive even in calmer moments. She is a thriller reader.
I was invited to listen to She Will End This by HarperCollins Christian Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley @HarperCollinsChristianPublishing #JaneOppenheimer #ColleenCoble #RickAcker #SheWillEndThis
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
** “But Jesus is a light in dark places. I never would have found my way out without him.” **
Collen Coble and Rick Acker once again combine forces to bring us “She Will End This,” a story that could easily be taken from today’s headlines.
When Britt Olsen learns through a DNA test that her father isn’t the man who raised her — but rather a truly evil man — she gets pulled into a kidnapping case. Joining forces with FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl, they race to save the president’s granddaughter from a man Britt never knew, her assassin birth father.
Can they save young Willow, all while protecting themselves and their own family members?
With another shocking ending, Coble and Acker fill “She Will End This” with twists and turns and an action-packed storyline with enough romance to keep the lovers of love happy. They develop intriguing characters, some inspiring and some evil, as well as an adorable 5-year-old.
They also include several great themes, like Jesus is a light in dark places; we should combat ugly with beauty; evil is all around us so we must be constantly on our guard; unfortunately, some people do not regret their evil behavior; wherever two or more are gathered, God is present; love can conquer all kinds of trials; and you never know whom you can trust.
A standalone novel that does include connections to their other books’ characters and locations, “She Will End This” is due out Nov. 10. Fans of authors like Terri Blackstock, Irene Hannon, Lynette Eason and even some Mike Dellosso novels will love this story.
Five stars out of five.
Thomas Nelson provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
Collen Coble and Rick Acker once again combine forces to bring us “She Will End This,” a story that could easily be taken from today’s headlines.
When Britt Olsen learns through a DNA test that her father isn’t the man who raised her — but rather a truly evil man — she gets pulled into a kidnapping case. Joining forces with FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl, they race to save the president’s granddaughter from a man Britt never knew, her assassin birth father.
Can they save young Willow, all while protecting themselves and their own family members?
With another shocking ending, Coble and Acker fill “She Will End This” with twists and turns and an action-packed storyline with enough romance to keep the lovers of love happy. They develop intriguing characters, some inspiring and some evil, as well as an adorable 5-year-old.
They also include several great themes, like Jesus is a light in dark places; we should combat ugly with beauty; evil is all around us so we must be constantly on our guard; unfortunately, some people do not regret their evil behavior; wherever two or more are gathered, God is present; love can conquer all kinds of trials; and you never know whom you can trust.
A standalone novel that does include connections to their other books’ characters and locations, “She Will End This” is due out Nov. 10. Fans of authors like Terri Blackstock, Irene Hannon, Lynette Eason and even some Mike Dellosso novels will love this story.
Five stars out of five.
Thomas Nelson provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
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November 8, 2026Twists and turns from the opening pages! Britt wasn’t the only one struggling to figure out who could be trusted. As a reader, I was never 100% sure either. I did pick up on some subtle hints about one of the bad guys, but there was still plenty to keep me guessing.
A DNA test takes Britt from the fear of a potentially debilitating disease to a shocking discovery: her biological father is a ruthless assassin. Then the president’s five-year-old granddaughter, Willow, is kidnapped, and Britt’s father becomes the prime suspect. That’s a lot to process while trying to figure out which parts of your life were built on secrets.
I loved the chemistry between Britt and FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl. Finding Abaddon is deeply personal for Stein, who holds him responsible for his father’s death. For Britt, the hunt means confronting the truth about her own father. Their connection adds so much to a story already filled with danger and divided loyalties.
The action was great, especially surrounding the search for Willow. But alongside the suspense, Britt’s struggle with what her newfound parentage means for her gives the story an emotional pull. Does sharing an assassin’s DNA have anything to do with who she chooses to become?
I’ve been a fan of Colleen Coble for more than twenty years and have always loved her stories. Her work with Rick Acker brings a new level of energy to the storytelling, and this book is a wonderful example. Family secrets, compelling chemistry, and plenty of suspense made this a gripping read.
Disclaimer - I received this book from the publisher, but was under no obligation to provide a review. All opinions expressed her are my own.
A DNA test takes Britt from the fear of a potentially debilitating disease to a shocking discovery: her biological father is a ruthless assassin. Then the president’s five-year-old granddaughter, Willow, is kidnapped, and Britt’s father becomes the prime suspect. That’s a lot to process while trying to figure out which parts of your life were built on secrets.
I loved the chemistry between Britt and FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl. Finding Abaddon is deeply personal for Stein, who holds him responsible for his father’s death. For Britt, the hunt means confronting the truth about her own father. Their connection adds so much to a story already filled with danger and divided loyalties.
The action was great, especially surrounding the search for Willow. But alongside the suspense, Britt’s struggle with what her newfound parentage means for her gives the story an emotional pull. Does sharing an assassin’s DNA have anything to do with who she chooses to become?
I’ve been a fan of Colleen Coble for more than twenty years and have always loved her stories. Her work with Rick Acker brings a new level of energy to the storytelling, and this book is a wonderful example. Family secrets, compelling chemistry, and plenty of suspense made this a gripping read.
Disclaimer - I received this book from the publisher, but was under no obligation to provide a review. All opinions expressed her are my own.
November 10, 2026
I absolutely loved this book. This was my first by these authors and I’m just getting started. This no spice Christian romantic thriller could not have gone better, it blew my expectations out of the water.
I’m right there with Willow, a five year old, staring at the scary woods with the creepy man and wanting to leave the park. The prologue gripped me. Had my heart racing. The nausea and dread curling in my belly. A visceral reaction to an impactful scene that dropped a bomb and changed lives.
The suspense and thrill in this book had me slamming it closed multiple times to take a breath or two before completely diving back in. Laying this book aside just wasn’t an option. It took over my entire mind and wouldn’t let go. I binged it in a day.
The web that was woven with betrayal and misdirection and layer upon layer was masterful. We get multiple POVs in this book and it all adds together to form a phenomenal book. I cannot wait to read more by these authors. The romance between our MCs is just kisses, intimacy level 2, there is fade-to-black past activity mentioned.
Content Notes (may include spoilers): Child in Danger, Kidnapping, Murder, Loss of Family, Illness, Rape, Blood, Injuries, Drugs, Overdose, Death
I received an ARC of this book via UpLit and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I’m right there with Willow, a five year old, staring at the scary woods with the creepy man and wanting to leave the park. The prologue gripped me. Had my heart racing. The nausea and dread curling in my belly. A visceral reaction to an impactful scene that dropped a bomb and changed lives.
The suspense and thrill in this book had me slamming it closed multiple times to take a breath or two before completely diving back in. Laying this book aside just wasn’t an option. It took over my entire mind and wouldn’t let go. I binged it in a day.
The web that was woven with betrayal and misdirection and layer upon layer was masterful. We get multiple POVs in this book and it all adds together to form a phenomenal book. I cannot wait to read more by these authors. The romance between our MCs is just kisses, intimacy level 2, there is fade-to-black past activity mentioned.
Content Notes (may include spoilers): Child in Danger, Kidnapping, Murder, Loss of Family, Illness, Rape, Blood, Injuries, Drugs, Overdose, Death
I received an ARC of this book via UpLit and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really liked the plot and the pacing of this book. I gave it 4 stars because I wasn't crazy about Britt and Stein. I liked them individually, but I couldn't see any chemistry between them. Britt was great with Willow. Stein was a good protector, but I didn't see them as a couple. In the first book I read by the Coble/Acker duo, I Think I Was Murdered, I totally felt the relationship. The authors did an awesome job with the evil characters. I was actually scared of Abbadon, and a lot of that had to do with the fact that he had chosen a handle that's demonic! I loved Britt's mom Jenny mainly because of her close relationship with God. Many of the secrets that are revealed throughout the book totally took me by surprise while others I kind of suspected. I'd definitely recommend this to suspense lovers because of the page-turning action and shocking revelations.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley and Thomas Nelson. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley and Thomas Nelson. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
September 18, 2026
This is probably one of the best books I've read all year! I couldn't read this fast enough and loved every page! I was gifted an ARC of this book and was so grateful because I loved it. The suspense was intense and the characters were well developed. The action was non-stop and I liked how the romance between Stein and Britt developed at a believable pace.
Britt's rather ordinary life is shattered when she discovers that she is the daughter of an assassin! Can you even imagine that? I sure can't! She's a true crime writer but even she can't come up with something like that! She feels her whole life has been a lie! When her father comes after her to "claim her", her life becomes a nightmare. What's worse is that the President of the USA's granddaughter has been kidnapped and Britt's story becomes embroiled in that too.
Stein is an FBI agent who has been hunting Britt's assassin father for years and this is his chance to get him. He has his reasons. He doesn't know that he will also find betrayal within the investigation and be on the run with Britt, the President's granddaughter and not know who to trust!
I loved every word and it could have lasted several more chapters! I would have enjoyed that! I heartily recommend this book!
Britt's rather ordinary life is shattered when she discovers that she is the daughter of an assassin! Can you even imagine that? I sure can't! She's a true crime writer but even she can't come up with something like that! She feels her whole life has been a lie! When her father comes after her to "claim her", her life becomes a nightmare. What's worse is that the President of the USA's granddaughter has been kidnapped and Britt's story becomes embroiled in that too.
Stein is an FBI agent who has been hunting Britt's assassin father for years and this is his chance to get him. He has his reasons. He doesn't know that he will also find betrayal within the investigation and be on the run with Britt, the President's granddaughter and not know who to trust!
I loved every word and it could have lasted several more chapters! I would have enjoyed that! I heartily recommend this book!
November 5, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for this audiobook ARC. This is going to be released November 10th 2026. A fast paced thriller/mystery that’s clean with a Christian theme writing. I couldn’t stop listening to this book. I had to know what was going to happen, and how this would end.
Britt is a true crime writer and has talked with some of the worst. Then she does a DNA test to see if she also has the same disease her dad does from. Only to find out it says her dad is someone else. One of the most wanted Mossad killers. How is that possible. He wants her in his life, and to help the “family” business.
We follow Britt and the agent Stein who wants to catch this killer too. He killed his dad when he was in college, and he became an agent to find him and get justice. They work together helping the newest victim while starting to fall for one another.
This was so good, with so much action, but in a clean way. I love all the books I’ve read by Colleen Coble. 5⭐️
Britt is a true crime writer and has talked with some of the worst. Then she does a DNA test to see if she also has the same disease her dad does from. Only to find out it says her dad is someone else. One of the most wanted Mossad killers. How is that possible. He wants her in his life, and to help the “family” business.
We follow Britt and the agent Stein who wants to catch this killer too. He killed his dad when he was in college, and he became an agent to find him and get justice. They work together helping the newest victim while starting to fall for one another.
This was so good, with so much action, but in a clean way. I love all the books I’ve read by Colleen Coble. 5⭐️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Oh. My. Goodness!
This book started with suspense and danger on page one, and literally did not stop until the final page.
Twists, turns, relationships you didn't see coming. I thought I had it figured out, then BAM! Another twist in the story. Colleen and Rick outdid themselves with this one and I highly recommend it
I received this book from the publisher, all thoughts and opinions are my own
This book started with suspense and danger on page one, and literally did not stop until the final page.
Twists, turns, relationships you didn't see coming. I thought I had it figured out, then BAM! Another twist in the story. Colleen and Rick outdid themselves with this one and I highly recommend it
I received this book from the publisher, all thoughts and opinions are my own
November 5, 2026
She will end this was an exciting, action packed suspense, which included three letter agencies, with characters you want to trust but not sure if you can trust them.
The suspense plot was what I would expect from a Colleen Cobly mystery but her voice felt different, then I remembered it was co-written by Rick Acker. The two authors collaborated well to create a unique voice which delivers a plot which will keep readers on the edge of their seats, with twists and turns which will sadden and surprise.
An action packed suspense which shows that goodness still overcomes evil.
*I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.*
The suspense plot was what I would expect from a Colleen Cobly mystery but her voice felt different, then I remembered it was co-written by Rick Acker. The two authors collaborated well to create a unique voice which delivers a plot which will keep readers on the edge of their seats, with twists and turns which will sadden and surprise.
An action packed suspense which shows that goodness still overcomes evil.
*I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.*
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I read this all in one night! There are so many layers to the story and from the very beginning you are pulled in!
Britt is an author who has made her fame off of her investigations of cases and criminals. But all her researching and writing is about to become very real when she finds out she is the blood relative of an assassin... And an assassin who has the President’s sick granddaughter. With the help of FBI agent Stein they are trying to save the young girl as well as save themselves and their loved ones. Because when you are in the sights of an assassin, no one is safe!
The building chemistry between Stein and Britt was wonderful. The mystery behind who was the mole, and all the page turning moments had me at the edge of my seat. I was stumped for a bit there, but then I had my suspicions about who was behind what, and I was right! Can’t wait to see what Colleen and Rick write next!
I gave this a 4.5 rounded to a 5 star read!
I received a complimentary copy. This review reflects my honest opinion.
Britt is an author who has made her fame off of her investigations of cases and criminals. But all her researching and writing is about to become very real when she finds out she is the blood relative of an assassin... And an assassin who has the President’s sick granddaughter. With the help of FBI agent Stein they are trying to save the young girl as well as save themselves and their loved ones. Because when you are in the sights of an assassin, no one is safe!
The building chemistry between Stein and Britt was wonderful. The mystery behind who was the mole, and all the page turning moments had me at the edge of my seat. I was stumped for a bit there, but then I had my suspicions about who was behind what, and I was right! Can’t wait to see what Colleen and Rick write next!
I gave this a 4.5 rounded to a 5 star read!
I received a complimentary copy. This review reflects my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Brittany completes a DNA test and is shattered to learn that her father may not be who she thought, and her mother has a hidden past as a CIA agent. When Britt is nearly kidnapped, FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl, rescues her, and together, they seek to bring down the man responsible, Britt's biological father. This man is also responsible for the kidnapping of the US Vice President's granddaughter, and Britt and Stein are determined to rescue the little girl.
This book has a lot of suspense, but Britt's numerous close calls and narrow escapes are too convenient and unbelievable. The relationship between Britt and Stein is predictable and therefore didn't add much to the overall tension in the story. I've read other titles by this author and enjoyed them, but this one was just a bit too far-fetched, making it an average read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
This book has a lot of suspense, but Britt's numerous close calls and narrow escapes are too convenient and unbelievable. The relationship between Britt and Stein is predictable and therefore didn't add much to the overall tension in the story. I've read other titles by this author and enjoyed them, but this one was just a bit too far-fetched, making it an average read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Not a bad premise or story but way too many plot points for one book. I wish they would have narrowed them down and developed a few rather than sped through so many.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
One of the things that I love about Colleen Coble is how well she does her series/trilogies and her standalone stories. I appreciate how she can tell a story over multiple books or in one book.
However, She Will End This left me wishing this had been a duology or trilogy. I felt that there was a lot to this story but so much of it felt rushed or disjointed. In the opening scene of meeting Britt, I wish as a reader I had some background before jumping immediately into the action. I felt for Britt upon learning her parentage was different than she thought. And I wish I had some time to see Britt grieve and try to understand what had happened. But because she's immediately thrown into the world of spies and spooks, there wasn't enough time for Britt to really sit with the results of her DNA test.
Enter Stein, an FBI agent, with an axe to grind. Again, we got very little back story into who Stein was and why the DNA alert mattered to him. I felt at times that I didn't really know or understand his motivations beyond what felt like simple revenge. And while revenge can be an excellent motivator, it didn't feel true to the character. And as a reader, I was left trying to figure out who Stein was and if he was trustworthy.
Stein and Britt are forced to be on the same team against a common enemy, Abbadon, Britt's father. He is well known in the spy world and he's never managed to get caught. But now that he knows about Britt, he has his eyes set on reuniting with his daughter. No matter what. Stein initially sees Britt as a means to end. A way to get close to Abbadon. But he also doesn't know if he can trust Britt or her mom. He isn't sure the story of them not knowing is the truth. This begins the game of cat and mouse. Britt constantly on the run and Abbadon chasing her until she is in his grasp. In addition to this storyline, there is the story of Willow, the president's granddaughter. She has been kidnapped by Abbadon and his henchmen.
Once the stories merge, I still felt a bit out of the loop. The game of cat and mouse was still happening. But then you add the tangled web of deceit happening with the president's inner circle and the intelligence agencies, you were never sure who to trust.
And then there is the added romance between Britt and Stein. I wasn't really rooting for this relationship. I didn't find it believable. Mostly because I felt neither character knew that much about the other. And while I definitely think you can fall in love fast and learn later, I missed the building of the relationship that Colleen Coble writes so well.
This is why I think a duology would have been an amazing way to tell this story. I feel that it would have given the opportunity to let multiple stories breath and give the reader a chance to buy into the relationships happening on the page. I would have loved book one to explore Britt's grief and her desire to stay one step ahead of Abbadon. And have book one end on the cliff hanger of capturing Britt and Willow. And book two follow their attempts to be rescued and/or escape. Plus the webs of deceit.
While I definitely found myself invested in the storyline, I was slightly disappointed by how rushed the storylines felt.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this early digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
However, She Will End This left me wishing this had been a duology or trilogy. I felt that there was a lot to this story but so much of it felt rushed or disjointed. In the opening scene of meeting Britt, I wish as a reader I had some background before jumping immediately into the action. I felt for Britt upon learning her parentage was different than she thought. And I wish I had some time to see Britt grieve and try to understand what had happened. But because she's immediately thrown into the world of spies and spooks, there wasn't enough time for Britt to really sit with the results of her DNA test.
Enter Stein, an FBI agent, with an axe to grind. Again, we got very little back story into who Stein was and why the DNA alert mattered to him. I felt at times that I didn't really know or understand his motivations beyond what felt like simple revenge. And while revenge can be an excellent motivator, it didn't feel true to the character. And as a reader, I was left trying to figure out who Stein was and if he was trustworthy.
Stein and Britt are forced to be on the same team against a common enemy, Abbadon, Britt's father. He is well known in the spy world and he's never managed to get caught. But now that he knows about Britt, he has his eyes set on reuniting with his daughter. No matter what. Stein initially sees Britt as a means to end. A way to get close to Abbadon. But he also doesn't know if he can trust Britt or her mom. He isn't sure the story of them not knowing is the truth. This begins the game of cat and mouse. Britt constantly on the run and Abbadon chasing her until she is in his grasp. In addition to this storyline, there is the story of Willow, the president's granddaughter. She has been kidnapped by Abbadon and his henchmen.
Once the stories merge, I still felt a bit out of the loop. The game of cat and mouse was still happening. But then you add the tangled web of deceit happening with the president's inner circle and the intelligence agencies, you were never sure who to trust.
And then there is the added romance between Britt and Stein. I wasn't really rooting for this relationship. I didn't find it believable. Mostly because I felt neither character knew that much about the other. And while I definitely think you can fall in love fast and learn later, I missed the building of the relationship that Colleen Coble writes so well.
This is why I think a duology would have been an amazing way to tell this story. I feel that it would have given the opportunity to let multiple stories breath and give the reader a chance to buy into the relationships happening on the page. I would have loved book one to explore Britt's grief and her desire to stay one step ahead of Abbadon. And have book one end on the cliff hanger of capturing Britt and Willow. And book two follow their attempts to be rescued and/or escape. Plus the webs of deceit.
While I definitely found myself invested in the storyline, I was slightly disappointed by how rushed the storylines felt.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this early digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“She Will End This” by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker might just be their best co-authored novel yet. Brittany has lost her father to Huntington’s disease. She lives in fear that she carries the disease and will die from it as well, so she submits to testing in order to find out for sure if she has the disease or not. Part of that testing leads to some dangerous findings which spiral her life into a whole new dimension of danger. Stein is an FBI agent who has spent much of the past several years hunting for one specific criminal mastermind. This has not always been his primary assignment, but it is his personal assignment after this criminal killed his father (who also was an FBI agent). Britt and Stein end up thrown together. Britt learns some interesting truth about her family life that she had no idea about previously. Danger abounds. Deeper lies involving the government come about. Britt and Stein are in a fight for not only their lives, but for the lives of their family members and for the life of a little girl. This story just has it all, and the authors blended everything together so well that I just want another book like this one very soon!
The story flows so seamlessly and the action kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the book. The plot is spot on with just the right amounts of danger, conflict, information, and suspense without overloading the reader with hit after hit of horrible events or precarious situations. Yes, there is a lot of peril! Yes, there is a ton of suspense! But, this book does not feel like I am getting sucker punched by the plot in every scene. This book just hit all of the best things about suspenseful fiction for me. Also, the characters are interesting, they show good character arc, they are real-to-life and not fantasy-style characters. The villain is horrible, just the way a villain should be, but it is an intellectual, slimy, incomprehensible evil which makes them even more someone that I as a reader love to hate. The villain thinks so highly of themselves that it is like they do not even see their own evil. Faith is a backbone of this story, but it is not preachy or overdone at all, just a quiet, faithful, and consistent presence in certain characters to really bring out Truth and the way to hope, courage, and peace being through God.
I highly recommend this book. You will not regret it if you love suspense. Grab a comfy spot and hang on for the great ride through this literary escape.
The story flows so seamlessly and the action kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the book. The plot is spot on with just the right amounts of danger, conflict, information, and suspense without overloading the reader with hit after hit of horrible events or precarious situations. Yes, there is a lot of peril! Yes, there is a ton of suspense! But, this book does not feel like I am getting sucker punched by the plot in every scene. This book just hit all of the best things about suspenseful fiction for me. Also, the characters are interesting, they show good character arc, they are real-to-life and not fantasy-style characters. The villain is horrible, just the way a villain should be, but it is an intellectual, slimy, incomprehensible evil which makes them even more someone that I as a reader love to hate. The villain thinks so highly of themselves that it is like they do not even see their own evil. Faith is a backbone of this story, but it is not preachy or overdone at all, just a quiet, faithful, and consistent presence in certain characters to really bring out Truth and the way to hope, courage, and peace being through God.
I highly recommend this book. You will not regret it if you love suspense. Grab a comfy spot and hang on for the great ride through this literary escape.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Oh wow!!!
I am not normally a big fan of romantic thrillers because to be honest the romance gets in the way of a good story but I am a BIG fan of this author. When I saw she had a new book out I just had to have and boy am I glad I did.
I was captivated right from the start and the romance didn't get in the way, in fact I don't think the author took a breath throughout what with everything going on and all the action. I loved every minute.
I loved the characters and might have even cheered when ever Britt got the upper hand. To say the author makes you care about the characters and what happens to them is an under statement. I think I was on tender hooks the whole time and most definitely was shaking my head when they trusted my suspect. I know this because my mum have me a funny look.
As for the plot, well it could grace the silver screen, it was that good. Its a film I would watch, especially with knowing who the traitor was as if would mean I could sit back and let it play out. There was a lot going on, plenty of action, suspicion and heart. It's the type of story that you can't write much in the review without giving anything way and what you write won't do it justice. Just a great story and should be in everyone's must read list.
For FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl going after Abaddon is personal, he is the man responsible for his father's death. So when an email lands in his junk folder from an ancestor site claiming he has a daughter, he hits the road to find out what she knows. Unfortunately for Britt the news comes as a shock as she never knew the man she thought as was her father wasn't. That's not the only secret her mother has been keeping either. She used to work for the CIA and has been planning for this disaster for years because Abaddon is not getting his hands on her daughter. Stein arrives just in time to save Britt from a kidnapping but with the assassin hot on there tail, they have to go into hiding, good job the CIA trained her mother well. At the same time Abaddon name has been linked to the presidents granddaughter being kidnapped. With Stein the expert on Abaddon he is torn rescue the girl which could end badly or stay with Britt and wait for Abaddon to come to him?
I liked the narrator. She made a great story even better by bringing the characters and action to life.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I am not normally a big fan of romantic thrillers because to be honest the romance gets in the way of a good story but I am a BIG fan of this author. When I saw she had a new book out I just had to have and boy am I glad I did.
I was captivated right from the start and the romance didn't get in the way, in fact I don't think the author took a breath throughout what with everything going on and all the action. I loved every minute.
I loved the characters and might have even cheered when ever Britt got the upper hand. To say the author makes you care about the characters and what happens to them is an under statement. I think I was on tender hooks the whole time and most definitely was shaking my head when they trusted my suspect. I know this because my mum have me a funny look.
As for the plot, well it could grace the silver screen, it was that good. Its a film I would watch, especially with knowing who the traitor was as if would mean I could sit back and let it play out. There was a lot going on, plenty of action, suspicion and heart. It's the type of story that you can't write much in the review without giving anything way and what you write won't do it justice. Just a great story and should be in everyone's must read list.
For FBI Special Agent Stein Nordahl going after Abaddon is personal, he is the man responsible for his father's death. So when an email lands in his junk folder from an ancestor site claiming he has a daughter, he hits the road to find out what she knows. Unfortunately for Britt the news comes as a shock as she never knew the man she thought as was her father wasn't. That's not the only secret her mother has been keeping either. She used to work for the CIA and has been planning for this disaster for years because Abaddon is not getting his hands on her daughter. Stein arrives just in time to save Britt from a kidnapping but with the assassin hot on there tail, they have to go into hiding, good job the CIA trained her mother well. At the same time Abaddon name has been linked to the presidents granddaughter being kidnapped. With Stein the expert on Abaddon he is torn rescue the girl which could end badly or stay with Britt and wait for Abaddon to come to him?
I liked the narrator. She made a great story even better by bringing the characters and action to life.
I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
October 30, 2026
Get ready for a high-stakes, nonstop adventure full of twists and turns that just don’t stop! Colleen Coble and Rick Acker have taken things to the next level in this thriller that raises the stakes with every chapter. Make sure you set aside a lot of time to read, because once you start this, you won’t be able to put it down.
Britt Olsen has only just found out that her real father, Abaddon, is an assassin when he becomes the main suspect in a kidnapping case—and the little girl he kidnapped just happens to be the president’s granddaughter.
FBI Agent Stein Nordahl has been after Abaddon for years, and he suddenly finds himself working alongside Britt for a common goal: finding Abaddon and rescuing Willow Hamilton. Together, they face danger from all sides as Abaddon closes in— and not everyone on the “good side” is able to be trusted.
I occasionally get a little overwhelmed by books that have this level of depth, involving FBI, CIA, DHS, assassins and government-related conflicts, but this one was very well-written and the super high-stakes made everything feel so much more critical.
The inclusion of Willow’s childlike POV was cute, and she ended up being one of my favorite characters.
My favorite thing about this book was the unexpected wilderness adventure. I love all things camping/woodsy and when Britt and Stein found themselves trying to survive in the Pacific Northwest wilderness, I was ecstatic.
There are several twists, and I have seen a lot of people kept saying that the ending was such a shock, but I actually saw most of the twists coming aside from one little detail that had never occurred to me. Still, it was very well-done and the last twist especially brought more meaning to the book and wasn’t just there as a “gotcha” moment.
Another thing I really loved was seeing places from “I Think I Was Murdered” again, like North Haven, the Cathedral and Bestemor’s. Those were fun little Easter eggs in the midst of another great read.
There was a distinct part of this book I disliked, but that was only because it was stressing me out. The authors did a fantastic job writing it, actually, because it made my blood absolutely boil.
Favorite characters: Britt Olsen and Willow Hamilton
Final rating: 5 Stars
I was given an advanced reader copy of this book through Netgalley and was under no obligation to write a review.
Britt Olsen has only just found out that her real father, Abaddon, is an assassin when he becomes the main suspect in a kidnapping case—and the little girl he kidnapped just happens to be the president’s granddaughter.
FBI Agent Stein Nordahl has been after Abaddon for years, and he suddenly finds himself working alongside Britt for a common goal: finding Abaddon and rescuing Willow Hamilton. Together, they face danger from all sides as Abaddon closes in— and not everyone on the “good side” is able to be trusted.
I occasionally get a little overwhelmed by books that have this level of depth, involving FBI, CIA, DHS, assassins and government-related conflicts, but this one was very well-written and the super high-stakes made everything feel so much more critical.
The inclusion of Willow’s childlike POV was cute, and she ended up being one of my favorite characters.
My favorite thing about this book was the unexpected wilderness adventure. I love all things camping/woodsy and when Britt and Stein found themselves trying to survive in the Pacific Northwest wilderness, I was ecstatic.
There are several twists, and I have seen a lot of people kept saying that the ending was such a shock, but I actually saw most of the twists coming aside from one little detail that had never occurred to me. Still, it was very well-done and the last twist especially brought more meaning to the book and wasn’t just there as a “gotcha” moment.
Another thing I really loved was seeing places from “I Think I Was Murdered” again, like North Haven, the Cathedral and Bestemor’s. Those were fun little Easter eggs in the midst of another great read.
There was a distinct part of this book I disliked, but that was only because it was stressing me out. The authors did a fantastic job writing it, actually, because it made my blood absolutely boil.
Favorite characters: Britt Olsen and Willow Hamilton
Final rating: 5 Stars
I was given an advanced reader copy of this book through Netgalley and was under no obligation to write a review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Completed: October 2026
Format: audio-arc & e-arc from Net Galley
Narrator: Jane Oppenheimer — really good and well-suited for a romantic thriller
Challenge Prompt: tbd
Book #96 of 2026: Talk about action! This is a fast-paced adrenaline rush with twists and turns. It held my attention and had me watching & listening for clues.
The main characters are Britt, a crime novelist, and Stein, a Special Agent for the FBI. Britt discovers through a DNA test that the man she knew as her dad cannot be her biological father. She also comes to learn that her mother had previously been a CIA spook AND that a very dangerous Mossad assassin is her bio dad. Abaddon has learned that he has a daughter and he means to capture her. Agent Stein Nordahl must protect Britt from Abaddon, the very man who murdered his own dad.
As they are on the run, it becomes difficult to know who is a friend and who is a foe. They come to rely on one another and see the good in each other. Their walls begin to crumble. Britt and Stein also have the pressure of protecting the granddaughter of the President whom they rescued from the clutches of Abaddon.
Things are not always good deep in the world of intelligence. I feel that this novel has a nod to real world truths. There certainly are some criminal elements as well as rogue intel agents, untrustworthy politicians, etc. The authors also include AI, crypto, FISA abuse, political corruption, location trackers, etc.
Both deal with family issues, personal issues, and a hesitancy to trust. Britt fears her warped biological connection may be more powerful than the good upbringing she has with her Christian mother. There is faith content but I do wish it had been a little more prevalent.
There were times I felt there was too much going on. On the other hand, I did still guess who the mole was well before the reveal. It is an exciting novel and I do recommend it as an enjoyable read.
* My thanks to Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for providing me with an advance copy of both the audiobook and digital book. My rating and review are both voluntary. My opinion is in my own words.
Format: audio-arc & e-arc from Net Galley
Narrator: Jane Oppenheimer — really good and well-suited for a romantic thriller
Challenge Prompt: tbd
Book #96 of 2026: Talk about action! This is a fast-paced adrenaline rush with twists and turns. It held my attention and had me watching & listening for clues.
The main characters are Britt, a crime novelist, and Stein, a Special Agent for the FBI. Britt discovers through a DNA test that the man she knew as her dad cannot be her biological father. She also comes to learn that her mother had previously been a CIA spook AND that a very dangerous Mossad assassin is her bio dad. Abaddon has learned that he has a daughter and he means to capture her. Agent Stein Nordahl must protect Britt from Abaddon, the very man who murdered his own dad.
As they are on the run, it becomes difficult to know who is a friend and who is a foe. They come to rely on one another and see the good in each other. Their walls begin to crumble. Britt and Stein also have the pressure of protecting the granddaughter of the President whom they rescued from the clutches of Abaddon.
Things are not always good deep in the world of intelligence. I feel that this novel has a nod to real world truths. There certainly are some criminal elements as well as rogue intel agents, untrustworthy politicians, etc. The authors also include AI, crypto, FISA abuse, political corruption, location trackers, etc.
Both deal with family issues, personal issues, and a hesitancy to trust. Britt fears her warped biological connection may be more powerful than the good upbringing she has with her Christian mother. There is faith content but I do wish it had been a little more prevalent.
There were times I felt there was too much going on. On the other hand, I did still guess who the mole was well before the reveal. It is an exciting novel and I do recommend it as an enjoyable read.
* My thanks to Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for providing me with an advance copy of both the audiobook and digital book. My rating and review are both voluntary. My opinion is in my own words.
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