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Jagged Edges #1
High Exposure
The riveting start to an adventure-driven romantic suspense series from a debut author
Determined travel blogger Julia Stevens is on her final assignment in snowy Silverberg, Colorado. She's running from her past-and God-but the charm of small-town life brings little comfort when she's face-to-face with the winter sport that killed her skiing. Upon her arrival in town, she discovers a dead body and is compelled to research the situation, give justice to the man's story, and kick off her new career in journalism.
Cade Haskins is back home after a failed mission and his subsequent retirement from the DEA. His father's declining health has pushed Cade to prioritize family, and he helps at the historic Silverberg Hotel on his dad's behalf. When Julia shows up at the hotel, Cade becomes her local contact. He quickly realizes she has a knack for sniffing around where she shouldn't, and he attaches himself to her side.
With the local death connected to a meth ring, Julia's investigation has unknowingly put a target on her back. As the danger increases and she begins to learn more about Cade and his family, she finds herself trusting the God she was running from. And Cade? He doesn't want to get dragged back into DEA work, but it seems like he may not have a choice if he wants to protect Julia . . . and his growing attraction to her.
"Debut author Kelly Borjas raises the bar with High Exposure. It’s a fast, twisty romantic suspense, set in the snowy Colorado mountains, that blends high tension with a satisfying, hard-won romance."
―Lynette Eason, New York Times best-selling and award-winning author
Determined travel blogger Julia Stevens is on her final assignment in snowy Silverberg, Colorado. She's running from her past-and God-but the charm of small-town life brings little comfort when she's face-to-face with the winter sport that killed her skiing. Upon her arrival in town, she discovers a dead body and is compelled to research the situation, give justice to the man's story, and kick off her new career in journalism.
Cade Haskins is back home after a failed mission and his subsequent retirement from the DEA. His father's declining health has pushed Cade to prioritize family, and he helps at the historic Silverberg Hotel on his dad's behalf. When Julia shows up at the hotel, Cade becomes her local contact. He quickly realizes she has a knack for sniffing around where she shouldn't, and he attaches himself to her side.
With the local death connected to a meth ring, Julia's investigation has unknowingly put a target on her back. As the danger increases and she begins to learn more about Cade and his family, she finds herself trusting the God she was running from. And Cade? He doesn't want to get dragged back into DEA work, but it seems like he may not have a choice if he wants to protect Julia . . . and his growing attraction to her.
"Debut author Kelly Borjas raises the bar with High Exposure. It’s a fast, twisty romantic suspense, set in the snowy Colorado mountains, that blends high tension with a satisfying, hard-won romance."
―Lynette Eason, New York Times best-selling and award-winning author
304 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This debut novel will knock your socks off!
I had to double check for myself that this was written by a debut author.
What I loved:
💜snowy setting
💜Spunky FMC
💜MMC with a secret
💜Perfect pacing
💜great suspense
💜Characters I connected with quickly
💜An intriguing mystery to solve
💜Adventure
💜twists
💜characters with family challenges/responsibilites
I’ll remember this book for (1) Cade’s advice to see people for who they could be rather than seeing their limitations and (2) for the warning about struggles; they create either endurance or termination and it’s up to us to pursue the challenge or give up!
This is book one of the Jagged Edges series and I’m excited to have found a new author to follow and for book two in this terrific series.
I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.
I had to double check for myself that this was written by a debut author.
What I loved:
💜snowy setting
💜Spunky FMC
💜MMC with a secret
💜Perfect pacing
💜great suspense
💜Characters I connected with quickly
💜An intriguing mystery to solve
💜Adventure
💜twists
💜characters with family challenges/responsibilites
I’ll remember this book for (1) Cade’s advice to see people for who they could be rather than seeing their limitations and (2) for the warning about struggles; they create either endurance or termination and it’s up to us to pursue the challenge or give up!
This is book one of the Jagged Edges series and I’m excited to have found a new author to follow and for book two in this terrific series.
I was gifted this copy and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Some books make me notice the setting first. Others make me notice the suspense first. High Exposure made me notice the writing.
Kelly Borjas writes with an ease that made me slow down and actually notice the way scenes were built. Snow, silence, fear, grief, awkwardness, attraction, danger. Nothing felt hurried onto the page just to get me to the next twist. The details gave the story weight, and the emotional moments had room to breathe.
Julia interested me because her hurt had edges. She is grieving, angry, searching, and not especially interested in neat answers. Her struggle with God mattered to me because it was allowed to remain difficult for a while. She did not move from pain to peace in three tidy pages. Her questions had consequences.
Cade gave the story a different kind of strength. He carries regret and responsibility differently than Julia does, and I liked the way his faith showed up in his choices, his prayers, and his his understanding that he would always need God to keep working in him. He was protective without becoming overbearing, and the humor between them kept the story from becoming emotionally heavy all the time.
I cared about Julia and Cade before I cared about how the danger would end. Once that happened, the suspense became personal. I was not just waiting to see what happened next. I wanted these two people to make it through.
The faith meant the most to me when Julia was at her rawest. Her grief and anger with God were not hurried past, and neither was the slow work of trusting Him again. Prayer, guilt, surrender, and hope came through pain that had to be faced, not skipped over. That made her learning to trust God again mean so much to me.
It is hard to believe High Exposure is Kelly Borjas’s debut. She gave me a story with emotional depth, real Christian faith, humor, danger, and characters I wanted to keep reading about.
Kelly Borjas is officially on my radar after High Exposure. Bring on the next Jagged Edges story.
I received an eARC and paperback copy of this book for review. I also received an Amazon e-gift card to preorder the Kindle edition. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Kelly Borjas writes with an ease that made me slow down and actually notice the way scenes were built. Snow, silence, fear, grief, awkwardness, attraction, danger. Nothing felt hurried onto the page just to get me to the next twist. The details gave the story weight, and the emotional moments had room to breathe.
Julia interested me because her hurt had edges. She is grieving, angry, searching, and not especially interested in neat answers. Her struggle with God mattered to me because it was allowed to remain difficult for a while. She did not move from pain to peace in three tidy pages. Her questions had consequences.
Cade gave the story a different kind of strength. He carries regret and responsibility differently than Julia does, and I liked the way his faith showed up in his choices, his prayers, and his his understanding that he would always need God to keep working in him. He was protective without becoming overbearing, and the humor between them kept the story from becoming emotionally heavy all the time.
I cared about Julia and Cade before I cared about how the danger would end. Once that happened, the suspense became personal. I was not just waiting to see what happened next. I wanted these two people to make it through.
The faith meant the most to me when Julia was at her rawest. Her grief and anger with God were not hurried past, and neither was the slow work of trusting Him again. Prayer, guilt, surrender, and hope came through pain that had to be faced, not skipped over. That made her learning to trust God again mean so much to me.
It is hard to believe High Exposure is Kelly Borjas’s debut. She gave me a story with emotional depth, real Christian faith, humor, danger, and characters I wanted to keep reading about.
Kelly Borjas is officially on my radar after High Exposure. Bring on the next Jagged Edges story.
I received an eARC and paperback copy of this book for review. I also received an Amazon e-gift card to preorder the Kindle edition. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 8, 2026
Astonishingly good. Like unputdownable, emotionally-on-edge, desperately-needing-to-know-everything-now kind of good. I’m pretty much gobsmacked and addlebrained so I’m wrestling with what to write in this review.
Exquisite storytelling – measured words and phrases that paint vibrant images and bring scenes to life. Characters with complex backstories resulting in deep emotional layers that are s-l-o-w-l-y uncovered. Inspiring faith elements that make a reader think. A complex suspense plot with enough twists and turns to rob an avid reader of her very last breath! A romance built on substance but it takes work! And plenty of agonizing moments when I wanted to just lock Cade and Julia in a room together and make them talk it all out! I was soooooooo emotionally invested in their romance! (And them surviving long enough to figure things out.)
What an amazing debut novel. Heart-stopping suspense with plenty of hair-raising action and that love story – epic!
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Exquisite storytelling – measured words and phrases that paint vibrant images and bring scenes to life. Characters with complex backstories resulting in deep emotional layers that are s-l-o-w-l-y uncovered. Inspiring faith elements that make a reader think. A complex suspense plot with enough twists and turns to rob an avid reader of her very last breath! A romance built on substance but it takes work! And plenty of agonizing moments when I wanted to just lock Cade and Julia in a room together and make them talk it all out! I was soooooooo emotionally invested in their romance! (And them surviving long enough to figure things out.)
What an amazing debut novel. Heart-stopping suspense with plenty of hair-raising action and that love story – epic!
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September 30, 2026
What a great cover for a debut romantic suspense author!
There's a great premise for the story...a traveling journalist, Julia, uncovers a meth lab in the lodging she planned to rent during her stay. Retired from the DEA Cade comes home to help his ailing father. Cade can't let go of his prior job when he learns about a potential drug ring in his town.
The dead bodies pile up and I enjoyed hearing the perspective of the villain. The romance had a bit too much yo-yo. Overall, an enjoyable novel.
My gratitude to publisher Kregel for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.
There's a great premise for the story...a traveling journalist, Julia, uncovers a meth lab in the lodging she planned to rent during her stay. Retired from the DEA Cade comes home to help his ailing father. Cade can't let go of his prior job when he learns about a potential drug ring in his town.
The dead bodies pile up and I enjoyed hearing the perspective of the villain. The romance had a bit too much yo-yo. Overall, an enjoyable novel.
My gratitude to publisher Kregel for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The intense suspense in this debut novel had me captivated from the beginning. Julia’s story of running from her grief is relatable and relevant and was heart-wrenchingly realistic. In the small town of Silverburg, Colorado, Julia Stevens plans to conquer her fears, face her past and move on with life. What she did not count on was finding a dead body and encountering non-stop threats and danger as a result. Julia attracts the attention of former DEA Agent Cade Haskins who is running the local hotel and also tasks himself with keeping her safe. The plot is a fast-paced race to the bottom of a black diamond ski slope as the two protagonists try to find the source of the threats while also safeguarding their own secrets from the past. The romance is a slow burn and predictable, but such a satisfying and swoonworthy part of the story. The characters were realistic and my favorite was the spunky and fearless Julia who faced fear even when it was foolhardy and perilous for her. the ending was a slam dunk and I really enjoyed the intro to the next book in the series. I will definitely look for Ami’s story as I enjoyed Julia and Cade’s story so much. This book was hard to put down and thought-provoking as Julia and Cade both dealt with feeling responsible for things in their past that they could not change. The genre is Christian romantic suspense and this book hit all the targets for the genre as it enticed me to read with the suspense, entertained me with the romance and filled my need for a book with a faith foundation as the characters struggled with their faith but knew intrinsically that God was in control. I would give more than five stars if I could because this book is a must read for fans of Lynette Eason, Elizabeth Goddard and Nancy Mehl.
I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.
I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
High Exposure introduces Kelly Borjas as a promising new voice in Christian romantic suspense. I am always pleased to see a debut author enter the genre, and Borjas gives readers a solid first novel with a snowy Colorado setting.
Although the story includes threats, suspicious accidents, and a drug investigation, I felt it leaned slightly more toward romance than suspense. Julia and Cade’s relationship begins with a meet-cute and develops quickly. Cade’s assignment to guide her on wilderness excursions for her article shifts into protective duty as their separate investigations merge. Their banter and more vulnerable conversations lay the foundation for their romance.
Both carry guilt over circumstances they believe they should have prevented, and both must learn the difference between responsibility and control. Julia’s grief has affected her relationship with God, while Cade’s past failure drives his need to protect those around him. Their spiritual growth enriches the story, and the theme of God’s sovereignty plays out well on the page.
There were a few places where the characters’ internal thoughts felt repetitive, but the glimpses into the villain’s perspective helped keep me guessing. Overall, I enjoyed Borjas’s debut and look forward to reading more from her. Readers who enjoy Terri Reed, Darlene L. Turner, Christy Barritt, Laura Scott, and Robin Patchen should give High Exposure a try.
4.5/5 ⭐️
I received a free review copy of this book from [Publisher/NetGalley]. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own, and I am disclosing this per FTC 16 CFR Part 255.
Although the story includes threats, suspicious accidents, and a drug investigation, I felt it leaned slightly more toward romance than suspense. Julia and Cade’s relationship begins with a meet-cute and develops quickly. Cade’s assignment to guide her on wilderness excursions for her article shifts into protective duty as their separate investigations merge. Their banter and more vulnerable conversations lay the foundation for their romance.
Both carry guilt over circumstances they believe they should have prevented, and both must learn the difference between responsibility and control. Julia’s grief has affected her relationship with God, while Cade’s past failure drives his need to protect those around him. Their spiritual growth enriches the story, and the theme of God’s sovereignty plays out well on the page.
There were a few places where the characters’ internal thoughts felt repetitive, but the glimpses into the villain’s perspective helped keep me guessing. Overall, I enjoyed Borjas’s debut and look forward to reading more from her. Readers who enjoy Terri Reed, Darlene L. Turner, Christy Barritt, Laura Scott, and Robin Patchen should give High Exposure a try.
4.5/5 ⭐️
I received a free review copy of this book from [Publisher/NetGalley]. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own, and I am disclosing this per FTC 16 CFR Part 255.
September 21, 2026
*thank you to #kregelbooks for the complimentary book, all thoughts are always my own.
Great mystery. I loved the high stakes and the color winter setting. For me a winter setting always makes a suspense book more intense than any other season. The frigid cold, possibility of disaster. Yes, please.
I really enjoyed the plot and loved the twists and turns throughout the story. It kept me guessing and intrigued. I did take awhile to warm up to our mmc Cade, but by the end I was rooting for him too.
4.5⭐
Great mystery. I loved the high stakes and the color winter setting. For me a winter setting always makes a suspense book more intense than any other season. The frigid cold, possibility of disaster. Yes, please.
I really enjoyed the plot and loved the twists and turns throughout the story. It kept me guessing and intrigued. I did take awhile to warm up to our mmc Cade, but by the end I was rooting for him too.
4.5⭐
September 21, 2026
I was shocked when I saw this was the author, Kelly Borjas', debut novel. It is so well written and I loved the faith based suspense romance! I loved the setting, the fast paced, almost non stop action, and the characters with their depth. The romance between Julia and Cade was perfection and I loved the chemistry between these two! The faith weaved throughout the story was a very good balance and not overly preachy and felt genuine. Ms. Borjas really nailed Julia's emotions with everything she was going through and you felt what she was dealing with! With the attention to detail I could almost imagine I was in snowy Colorado instead of triple digits in the middle of the summer! The pages kept turning quickly and my attention was entirely focused the entire time I was reading. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Highly recommend this debut author! Thank you very much to the author and JustRead Tours for my copy of the book!
September 21, 2026
High Exposure
Jagged Edges #1
By Kelly Borjas
Julia Stevens is running from the past and its pain as a travel blogger. She promised to return home after two years; her assignment in Silverberg, Colorado, will be her last. But when she discovers a body, she finds herself determined to learn more about the man and how he died. She owes it to him and her late sister. But Cade Haskins, Julia's guide for the duration of her stay, seems determined to thwart her attempts, but Julia is not about to let him keep her from doing what she feels she needs to do.
Cade Haskins's life is overwhelming. He feels like he failed everyone on his last mission with the DEA. His dad has cancer, so he's filling in for him at the Silverberg Hotel, and now he is stuck showing a travel blogger all the places to explore and experience in Silverberg. What he didn't expect was her determination to become a journalist, leading her into a potential meth ring, or his feelings for her (something he does not have time for).
But dangerous situations keep popping up wherever Julia is. Is it just coincidence, or has someone targeted her? Cade is convinced that it is the meth lab operation she unknowingly stumbled upon. And he can't warn her about the potential danger she's in because of his past and current associations with the DEA. But how do you keep someone safe without revealing the truth about what they have stumbled upon? That is the newest worry keeping Cade awake way too late and waking him way too early.
There are tons of twists, so it is really hard to determine who is the villain in this book. Seriously, there were so many possibilities that the reveal was legitimately good, in a bad sort of way, because you know killer.
This is an intriguing debut novel that has intrigued me enough that I want to see what happens in book two, for which there was a teaser.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Jagged Edges #1
By Kelly Borjas
Julia Stevens is running from the past and its pain as a travel blogger. She promised to return home after two years; her assignment in Silverberg, Colorado, will be her last. But when she discovers a body, she finds herself determined to learn more about the man and how he died. She owes it to him and her late sister. But Cade Haskins, Julia's guide for the duration of her stay, seems determined to thwart her attempts, but Julia is not about to let him keep her from doing what she feels she needs to do.
Cade Haskins's life is overwhelming. He feels like he failed everyone on his last mission with the DEA. His dad has cancer, so he's filling in for him at the Silverberg Hotel, and now he is stuck showing a travel blogger all the places to explore and experience in Silverberg. What he didn't expect was her determination to become a journalist, leading her into a potential meth ring, or his feelings for her (something he does not have time for).
But dangerous situations keep popping up wherever Julia is. Is it just coincidence, or has someone targeted her? Cade is convinced that it is the meth lab operation she unknowingly stumbled upon. And he can't warn her about the potential danger she's in because of his past and current associations with the DEA. But how do you keep someone safe without revealing the truth about what they have stumbled upon? That is the newest worry keeping Cade awake way too late and waking him way too early.
There are tons of twists, so it is really hard to determine who is the villain in this book. Seriously, there were so many possibilities that the reveal was legitimately good, in a bad sort of way, because you know killer.
This is an intriguing debut novel that has intrigued me enough that I want to see what happens in book two, for which there was a teaser.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations. All thoughts expressed are my own.
October 11, 2026
High Exposure by Kelly Borjas
4 Stars
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If you like Christian romantic suspense, you'll like this one. This is first in a new series and the first book I have read by Kelly. This is set in snowy mountains of Colorado and has a lot of secrets, drugs, danger and high stakes.
I really liked the suspense element and the romance between Julia and Cade. Julia's faith journey was also really great to see throughout the book. Her parents never gave up on her and knew the Lord would continue to pursue her through her grief of losing her sister years ago. She turned from God in all of this hardship...but she sees how good He has been in the craziness of everything that happens.
Julia is a travel blogger on a final assignment in Colorado. She is trying to rebuild her life and career in journalism but gets caught up in a murder investigation leading to more series stakes and puts her in danger.
Cade is a former DEA agent and has secrets he keeps from Julia, trying to keep her safe. As things unfold...danger increases and Julia and Cade grow closer.
While I didn't love Cade keeping things from her, I get it. It's a pretty good start to the series as I always love the fast paced suspense books. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you to the publisher and author for a gifted copy to read for review. All thoughts are my own.
Content - no spice, kisses only, grief from loss of loved ones mentioned, intense action, drugs, violence, death, dangerous situations - nothing explicit but just general things like this in the suspense bits.
4 Stars
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If you like Christian romantic suspense, you'll like this one. This is first in a new series and the first book I have read by Kelly. This is set in snowy mountains of Colorado and has a lot of secrets, drugs, danger and high stakes.
I really liked the suspense element and the romance between Julia and Cade. Julia's faith journey was also really great to see throughout the book. Her parents never gave up on her and knew the Lord would continue to pursue her through her grief of losing her sister years ago. She turned from God in all of this hardship...but she sees how good He has been in the craziness of everything that happens.
Julia is a travel blogger on a final assignment in Colorado. She is trying to rebuild her life and career in journalism but gets caught up in a murder investigation leading to more series stakes and puts her in danger.
Cade is a former DEA agent and has secrets he keeps from Julia, trying to keep her safe. As things unfold...danger increases and Julia and Cade grow closer.
While I didn't love Cade keeping things from her, I get it. It's a pretty good start to the series as I always love the fast paced suspense books. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you to the publisher and author for a gifted copy to read for review. All thoughts are my own.
Content - no spice, kisses only, grief from loss of loved ones mentioned, intense action, drugs, violence, death, dangerous situations - nothing explicit but just general things like this in the suspense bits.
September 13, 2026
This is this authors first book and all I can say is WOWZA!! I am so glad this is a series because I need more. She had me turning the pages just so I can find out who the culprit was.
Suspense is not the only this book deals with. There is good romantic thread happening as well. Julia and Cade's relationship definitely falls into the meet-cute trope and develops throughout the storyline. Julia is a former Olympic skier but she hides that part of her life. Currently she is a journalist and comes to the town to promote their town for future tourists. She stumbles into a dead body and cannot help herself into investigating what happened. Cade is a former government official but keeps that part quiet.
The characters both carry some baggage but they do have growth throughout the story. The side characters are wonderful and I cannot wait to see them in future books.
The book has a great faith thread and the theme of God's sovereignty is ever present. One of the characters does have cancer and there are mentions of him being weak. I know that can be a trigger so just mentioning it for that reason.
If you enjoy Romantic Suspense books then I would give this one a try!
I received a copy of the book for review. All views expressed are my own.
Suspense is not the only this book deals with. There is good romantic thread happening as well. Julia and Cade's relationship definitely falls into the meet-cute trope and develops throughout the storyline. Julia is a former Olympic skier but she hides that part of her life. Currently she is a journalist and comes to the town to promote their town for future tourists. She stumbles into a dead body and cannot help herself into investigating what happened. Cade is a former government official but keeps that part quiet.
The characters both carry some baggage but they do have growth throughout the story. The side characters are wonderful and I cannot wait to see them in future books.
The book has a great faith thread and the theme of God's sovereignty is ever present. One of the characters does have cancer and there are mentions of him being weak. I know that can be a trigger so just mentioning it for that reason.
If you enjoy Romantic Suspense books then I would give this one a try!
I received a copy of the book for review. All views expressed are my own.
September 14, 2026
Sometimes you never know what you’ll get with a debut author BUT Kelly Borjas’s HIGH EXPOSURE absolutely blew me away. This very suspenseful and romantic book was so good. It had just the right amount of danger, swoony kisses, tension and faith. Julia, a travel blogger shows up at Cade Haskins’ family Silverberg hotel and he becomes her contact to help her write her blog on the idyllic town. Cade Haskin is a DEA agent has decided to retire after his last failed assignment and now he’s back home helping his family run the hotel since his dad’s sickness. Julia happens upon a dead man at the house she rents, this subsequently a case Cade and his former partner, Ace are working on. I’ll let you decide from the rest you gotta read it! So good!! I can’t wait for book 2 in the Jagged Edge series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are all my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are all my own.
September 17, 2026
This is an excellent debut novel. As someone who reads a a lot of Christian fiction suspense(it’s my most read genre), this one was a lot of fun. I loved the Colorado winter setting, the mystery was well done, and the villains and motive had some surprises along the way. This story also features a great cast of characters and ones I’m going to look forward to seeing getting their stories in future books. I will definitely be on the lookout for more from this Author. I will also be adding this book to my husband’s TBR because he’ll really enjoy this one.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my honest opinion.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my honest opinion.
September 15, 2026
If you love a great Christian romantic suspense, then you do not want to miss out on this new series. High Exposure by debut author Kelly Borjas was the perfect high-stakes read. I could not put it down. This story has me hooked, and I cannot wait for the next book in this series.
Julia Stevens is a travel blogger, travelling to hide from her past, and has come to Silverberg, Colorado, to help boost their tourism. While trying to portray the beauty of this town to her readers, she has stumbled upon the secret local meth ring. That is when everything starts to snowball.
Cade is helping Julia see the town and show her spots to help with the article. Each time they are out, they seem to find themselves in danger. Cade has recently retired from the DEA but is working to help rein in the meth operation going on in his small town.
High Exposure was the perfect story, full of mystery, suspense, romance, and faith.
The romance had great chemistry, with kisses only.
Kelly Borjas did a great job intertwining faith throughout the story. It showcases Julia’s journey back to faith.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
Julia Stevens is a travel blogger, travelling to hide from her past, and has come to Silverberg, Colorado, to help boost their tourism. While trying to portray the beauty of this town to her readers, she has stumbled upon the secret local meth ring. That is when everything starts to snowball.
Cade is helping Julia see the town and show her spots to help with the article. Each time they are out, they seem to find themselves in danger. Cade has recently retired from the DEA but is working to help rein in the meth operation going on in his small town.
High Exposure was the perfect story, full of mystery, suspense, romance, and faith.
The romance had great chemistry, with kisses only.
Kelly Borjas did a great job intertwining faith throughout the story. It showcases Julia’s journey back to faith.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
October 3, 2026
Wow! What an exciting start to a new series! High Exposure kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Set in the gorgeous Colorado Mountains, Kelly Borjas delivers a high-stakes romantic thriller with endearing characters, a fast-paced mystery, & an inspirational touch of faith woven in!
I thoroughly enjoyed Julia Stevens, a smart, spunky travel blogger whose goal is to become a features journalist. For her last assignment, she’s supposed to showcase the small town of Silverberg, Colorado. Unfortunately, the historic hotel owner’s son who’s supposed to introduce her to the town is the same grumpy man who rescued her from being stuck in the snow. When she discovers a dead body & begins investigating, she becomes the target of a determined killer.
Cade Haskins retired from the DEA after an assignment gone wrong. Now back in Silverberg, he’s helping his ailing father with their famous hotel while working with Julia to drum up business for their struggling town. But when Julia finds the dead body, she unknowingly stumbles onto a dangerous local meth ring. Keeping her safe while showing her the town becomes a full-time job, especially when he’s recruited by his former DEA partner to work undercover to bring down the ring.
I loved Julia & Cade! Their grumpy vs. sunshine romance was filled with delightful banter & sizzling chemistry. Both have suffered losses that deeply affect them. Julia blames God & refuses to risk her heart again, but Cade’s hard to ignore & becomes her protective shield. Cade’s facing his father’s declining health & carries the baggage from his past assignment. Determined to do things on his own, he resents protecting a nosy reporter, but he’s drawn to Julia & can’t help falling for her. I loved how they worked together, their ingenuity in all the situations they faced, & how Cade helps Julia rekindle her faith.
The exciting mystery kept me guessing, & as the bodies pile up, so does the tension. I was on pins & needles as the nonstop action led to a nail-biting conclusion. Highly recommend to romantic suspense fans & can’t wait for the next book in the series! I received an advance copy with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are my own & voluntarily provided.
I thoroughly enjoyed Julia Stevens, a smart, spunky travel blogger whose goal is to become a features journalist. For her last assignment, she’s supposed to showcase the small town of Silverberg, Colorado. Unfortunately, the historic hotel owner’s son who’s supposed to introduce her to the town is the same grumpy man who rescued her from being stuck in the snow. When she discovers a dead body & begins investigating, she becomes the target of a determined killer.
Cade Haskins retired from the DEA after an assignment gone wrong. Now back in Silverberg, he’s helping his ailing father with their famous hotel while working with Julia to drum up business for their struggling town. But when Julia finds the dead body, she unknowingly stumbles onto a dangerous local meth ring. Keeping her safe while showing her the town becomes a full-time job, especially when he’s recruited by his former DEA partner to work undercover to bring down the ring.
I loved Julia & Cade! Their grumpy vs. sunshine romance was filled with delightful banter & sizzling chemistry. Both have suffered losses that deeply affect them. Julia blames God & refuses to risk her heart again, but Cade’s hard to ignore & becomes her protective shield. Cade’s facing his father’s declining health & carries the baggage from his past assignment. Determined to do things on his own, he resents protecting a nosy reporter, but he’s drawn to Julia & can’t help falling for her. I loved how they worked together, their ingenuity in all the situations they faced, & how Cade helps Julia rekindle her faith.
The exciting mystery kept me guessing, & as the bodies pile up, so does the tension. I was on pins & needles as the nonstop action led to a nail-biting conclusion. Highly recommend to romantic suspense fans & can’t wait for the next book in the series! I received an advance copy with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are my own & voluntarily provided.
September 18, 2026
“The time had come—to face her past … and her future.”
Why should you pick up High Exposure, Bk 1 of Jagged Edges, from debut author Kelly Borjas? To be honest, covers can make or break a book. This one lets you know you’ll be frozen cold along with the characters before you’re very deep into this great romantic suspense novel. Brrrr! And a travel blogger? Right now, in America, there are some very successful individuals visiting different sites, taking pictures, trying local food offerings, and describing local scenery to invite tourists. And this is exactly what our determined heroine, Julia, is doing for a living. Plus, the locale? A small, obscure town in the wintry Colorado mountains. Yes, please! I want to visit Silverberg! Or maybe not, there may be a little too much tension and cooking going on in that small town, and not the legal kind! Now, attach the Kregel publishing name to a book, and I am convinced I am going to love the book. Last, but not least, Kelly’s literary agent is Lynnette Eason. There’s a very well-known name in romantic suspense that promises this book will be well-worth the read!
And it is! While Julia’s attempt to outrun a tragedy in her past sends her touring the States as a photo-journalist for a travel magazine, her real desire is to become a news journalist. Can her depiction of a dead-in-the-winter Colorado mountain town boost the town’s winter tourism and help the town’s hotel (that Cade’s family owns)? Will that be enough to move her into the realm of serious reporting? Little does Julia know the avalanche that will begin to build slowly when she first enters town to find a very unpleasant surprise in her rental air bnb!
Thanks to his dad’s cancer battle, Cade has recently returned home to Silverberg to help run the hotel. Now, in his dad’s sickness, former DEA agent Cade needs to show newly arrived photo-journalist Julia all the alluring winter possibilities of Silverberg. Unfortunately, getting stalked, threatened, and facing constant danger from an unknown source might put the town in the most positive light. Can Cade run the hotel, protect Julia, protect his DEA association, and protect his heart from the beautiful travel blogger as well?
Borjas quickly got me invested. The town seems so picture-perfect in so many ways. Until Julia’s present begins to unravel, a bit at a time, just as she’s struggling to put it back together. “If she were still a praying woman, she’d ask God for a solution. But she’d abandoned that faith element the day Nikki had died.” Julia convinces a grudging, hot-and-cold Cade to help her investigate the mystery she lands in the middle of. But the deeper they delve into trying to solve the oddities of the town, the more complex their relationship becomes, as both try to keep secrets yet work together.
Themes running through the novel are family, belonging, faith, secrets, meth, DEA, travel photographer, skiing, and Colorado.
I’m already looking forward to Borjas’s second book, Dark Chasm. I need more of Cade’s family! I received a copy of the book from the author and publisher through JustRead Tours via NetGalley. I also bought my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
Notable Quotables:
“…you don’t have to be all things to all people. You’re human and can ask for help, even if you’ve messed up before.”…
“Especially if you’ve messed up before.”
“He would choose to be thankful today for all that he had. No one ever knew how much time was left. But they had today.”
“Men like to give solutions to problems. Women just want to be heard.”
“As a writer, I work to convey the beauty around me—sometimes it’s in the orthodox; other times it’s in the unorthodox that beauty shines. Most of all, truth and love showcase beauty, shining through despair and lies.”
“Struggles create either endurance or termination. As humans we must decide whether to pursue the challenge or give up.”
Why should you pick up High Exposure, Bk 1 of Jagged Edges, from debut author Kelly Borjas? To be honest, covers can make or break a book. This one lets you know you’ll be frozen cold along with the characters before you’re very deep into this great romantic suspense novel. Brrrr! And a travel blogger? Right now, in America, there are some very successful individuals visiting different sites, taking pictures, trying local food offerings, and describing local scenery to invite tourists. And this is exactly what our determined heroine, Julia, is doing for a living. Plus, the locale? A small, obscure town in the wintry Colorado mountains. Yes, please! I want to visit Silverberg! Or maybe not, there may be a little too much tension and cooking going on in that small town, and not the legal kind! Now, attach the Kregel publishing name to a book, and I am convinced I am going to love the book. Last, but not least, Kelly’s literary agent is Lynnette Eason. There’s a very well-known name in romantic suspense that promises this book will be well-worth the read!
And it is! While Julia’s attempt to outrun a tragedy in her past sends her touring the States as a photo-journalist for a travel magazine, her real desire is to become a news journalist. Can her depiction of a dead-in-the-winter Colorado mountain town boost the town’s winter tourism and help the town’s hotel (that Cade’s family owns)? Will that be enough to move her into the realm of serious reporting? Little does Julia know the avalanche that will begin to build slowly when she first enters town to find a very unpleasant surprise in her rental air bnb!
Thanks to his dad’s cancer battle, Cade has recently returned home to Silverberg to help run the hotel. Now, in his dad’s sickness, former DEA agent Cade needs to show newly arrived photo-journalist Julia all the alluring winter possibilities of Silverberg. Unfortunately, getting stalked, threatened, and facing constant danger from an unknown source might put the town in the most positive light. Can Cade run the hotel, protect Julia, protect his DEA association, and protect his heart from the beautiful travel blogger as well?
Borjas quickly got me invested. The town seems so picture-perfect in so many ways. Until Julia’s present begins to unravel, a bit at a time, just as she’s struggling to put it back together. “If she were still a praying woman, she’d ask God for a solution. But she’d abandoned that faith element the day Nikki had died.” Julia convinces a grudging, hot-and-cold Cade to help her investigate the mystery she lands in the middle of. But the deeper they delve into trying to solve the oddities of the town, the more complex their relationship becomes, as both try to keep secrets yet work together.
Themes running through the novel are family, belonging, faith, secrets, meth, DEA, travel photographer, skiing, and Colorado.
I’m already looking forward to Borjas’s second book, Dark Chasm. I need more of Cade’s family! I received a copy of the book from the author and publisher through JustRead Tours via NetGalley. I also bought my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
Notable Quotables:
“…you don’t have to be all things to all people. You’re human and can ask for help, even if you’ve messed up before.”…
“Especially if you’ve messed up before.”
“He would choose to be thankful today for all that he had. No one ever knew how much time was left. But they had today.”
“Men like to give solutions to problems. Women just want to be heard.”
“As a writer, I work to convey the beauty around me—sometimes it’s in the orthodox; other times it’s in the unorthodox that beauty shines. Most of all, truth and love showcase beauty, shining through despair and lies.”
“Struggles create either endurance or termination. As humans we must decide whether to pursue the challenge or give up.”
September 24, 2026
This book was written by a debut author, but wow, she writes like a pro!
The book opens with a young women stuck in the snow, but not with her car, her body, and Julia Steven's rescuer, Cade Haskins, will soon play an important part in her life.
There is non-stop action here, and there seems to never be a dull moment! Don't get to comfortable, because you'll soon be holding your breath!
Did I guess whom was the culprit, yes, and then no. The author does a wonderful job of keeping me in the dark, and then I was right, until I was wrong again.
There is a bit of sweet romance, family life, with its ups and downs! Such great characters in this read, I quickly connected with them.
I will be looking for more by this new author, her style of writing is just what I love!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kregel, and was not required to give a positive review.
The book opens with a young women stuck in the snow, but not with her car, her body, and Julia Steven's rescuer, Cade Haskins, will soon play an important part in her life.
There is non-stop action here, and there seems to never be a dull moment! Don't get to comfortable, because you'll soon be holding your breath!
Did I guess whom was the culprit, yes, and then no. The author does a wonderful job of keeping me in the dark, and then I was right, until I was wrong again.
There is a bit of sweet romance, family life, with its ups and downs! Such great characters in this read, I quickly connected with them.
I will be looking for more by this new author, her style of writing is just what I love!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Kregel, and was not required to give a positive review.
September 13, 2026
High Exposure by Kelly Borjas was such a fun five star read for me!
The snowy Colorado setting immediately pulled me in and gave the whole story that wonderfully atmospheric feeling I love in suspense. Add in a spunky heroine, a hero carrying a secret, and an intriguing mystery that kept me trying to figure everything out, and I was hooked.
One of my favorite things about this book was the pacing. It moved along perfectly for me. There was always enough happening to keep the suspense building, but I also had time to connect with the characters. Julia and Cade were both characters I became invested in very quickly, which made the danger and adventure even more exciting.
The mystery kept me curious, the suspense kept me turning pages, and the snowy setting was the perfect backdrop for it all.
If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense with adventure, mystery, engaging characters, and plenty of tension, High Exposure is definitely one to put on your list.
I received a complimentary copy is under no obligation to a positive review.
The snowy Colorado setting immediately pulled me in and gave the whole story that wonderfully atmospheric feeling I love in suspense. Add in a spunky heroine, a hero carrying a secret, and an intriguing mystery that kept me trying to figure everything out, and I was hooked.
One of my favorite things about this book was the pacing. It moved along perfectly for me. There was always enough happening to keep the suspense building, but I also had time to connect with the characters. Julia and Cade were both characters I became invested in very quickly, which made the danger and adventure even more exciting.
The mystery kept me curious, the suspense kept me turning pages, and the snowy setting was the perfect backdrop for it all.
If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense with adventure, mystery, engaging characters, and plenty of tension, High Exposure is definitely one to put on your list.
I received a complimentary copy is under no obligation to a positive review.
September 17, 2026
Kelly Borjas is an author to watch! This is her debut novel and it reads like she’s been publishing for years.
One of the reasons I’m now a lifelong fan is the way she designed the mystery. I had my eye on a particular character, just sure I’d found the culprit.
But no. And once the reveal came I couldn’t believe I’d missed it!
Borjas also has an uncanny way of turning a phrase that perfectly captures the meaning behind the words in a clever and fresh way.
Julia and Cade clashed immediately and hard. Watching them work together—kind of—was interesting. Oil and water don’t tend to mix well, but when they do you have a delicious combination!
I received an advance copy from the publisher. I’m under no obligation and my review has not been solicited. Highly recommend!
One of the reasons I’m now a lifelong fan is the way she designed the mystery. I had my eye on a particular character, just sure I’d found the culprit.
But no. And once the reveal came I couldn’t believe I’d missed it!
Borjas also has an uncanny way of turning a phrase that perfectly captures the meaning behind the words in a clever and fresh way.
Julia and Cade clashed immediately and hard. Watching them work together—kind of—was interesting. Oil and water don’t tend to mix well, but when they do you have a delicious combination!
I received an advance copy from the publisher. I’m under no obligation and my review has not been solicited. Highly recommend!
September 21, 2026
I really enjoyed High Exposure! Kelly Borjas is a new-to-me author, and I was impressed by how quickly she pulled me into the story.
I absolutely loved the Colorado mountain setting. The snowy small-town atmosphere was such a great backdrop for the suspense, and I especially enjoyed all of the winter activities woven into the story. It gave the book a really fun, adventurous feel while still leaving plenty of room for the mystery and danger surrounding Julia.
I also really enjoyed the romance between Julia and Cade. Cade was probably my favorite part of the book. He’s extremely likable, protective without being overbearing, and I loved watching his relationship with Julia slowly develop. I didn’t always love the secrets he was keeping from her, but knowing his background with the DEA made it easier to understand why he couldn’t tell her everything. I liked that their relationship had to develop through learning to trust each other.
Julia was an interesting character too. She’s determined and definitely has a tendency to get herself into situations she probably shouldn’t, especially once she starts investigating the death she discovers. Her grief and her struggle with God added another layer to her character that I appreciated. I liked seeing her wrestle with her faith rather than having everything neatly resolved from the beginning.
The suspense kept things moving, with Julia becoming more and more entangled in something much bigger than the story she originally came to write. Between the mysterious threats, the connection to the drug operation, and Cade trying to protect her while dealing with his own past, there was plenty to keep me turning the pages.
Overall, I thought this was a really strong debut. I enjoyed the combination of suspense, romance, faith, and the setting, and I’m definitely interested in seeing where the Jagged Edges series goes next!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
I absolutely loved the Colorado mountain setting. The snowy small-town atmosphere was such a great backdrop for the suspense, and I especially enjoyed all of the winter activities woven into the story. It gave the book a really fun, adventurous feel while still leaving plenty of room for the mystery and danger surrounding Julia.
I also really enjoyed the romance between Julia and Cade. Cade was probably my favorite part of the book. He’s extremely likable, protective without being overbearing, and I loved watching his relationship with Julia slowly develop. I didn’t always love the secrets he was keeping from her, but knowing his background with the DEA made it easier to understand why he couldn’t tell her everything. I liked that their relationship had to develop through learning to trust each other.
Julia was an interesting character too. She’s determined and definitely has a tendency to get herself into situations she probably shouldn’t, especially once she starts investigating the death she discovers. Her grief and her struggle with God added another layer to her character that I appreciated. I liked seeing her wrestle with her faith rather than having everything neatly resolved from the beginning.
The suspense kept things moving, with Julia becoming more and more entangled in something much bigger than the story she originally came to write. Between the mysterious threats, the connection to the drug operation, and Cade trying to protect her while dealing with his own past, there was plenty to keep me turning the pages.
Overall, I thought this was a really strong debut. I enjoyed the combination of suspense, romance, faith, and the setting, and I’m definitely interested in seeing where the Jagged Edges series goes next!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
September 23, 2026
Former Olympian-to-be Julia Stevens left the slopes behind to embrace a new career, travel writing for an online magazine. It's been going well. She is a good writer and has attracted quite a following. (Mostly positive comments, but occasionally the odd "stalker" whom her boss says just helps numbers.) But now...she's face to face with a ski town, as she's been assigned to write on Silverberg, Colorado, a charming village with much to recommend it. And near ski areas is the last place she wants to be. That just reminds her of the loss of a beloved family member. But! If she can ace this assignment, she's been promised a chance at hard-hitting journalism.
But that's before she opens the door of her rental home, only to find a dying man. Which turns out to be connected with a meth ring. And that brings Cade Haskins to Julia's side. He's former DEA (though no one knows it), and is living back in Silverberg working at the local resort hotel, and helping his father, who's desperately ill. So he's assigning himself as Julia's bodyguard.
But the man's death isn't the only thing that happens. Accidents. Assaults. Falls from dangerous heights. And more. And maybe there's more going on than a travel story. Will Julia...and Cade...make it through alive?
Kelly Borjas' High Exposure is a wild ride of a page-turner. Julie and Cade (and the surrounding cast) are fascinating, strong, and courageous; with a growing faith that makes the story even better. And the resulting love story (if it can happen) is incredibly endearing. They'll just have to survive to see if it can!
Loved this story. Exciting, unexpected, and so readable. Looking forward to more from Kelly Borjas!
I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions shared here are my own honest ones.
But that's before she opens the door of her rental home, only to find a dying man. Which turns out to be connected with a meth ring. And that brings Cade Haskins to Julia's side. He's former DEA (though no one knows it), and is living back in Silverberg working at the local resort hotel, and helping his father, who's desperately ill. So he's assigning himself as Julia's bodyguard.
But the man's death isn't the only thing that happens. Accidents. Assaults. Falls from dangerous heights. And more. And maybe there's more going on than a travel story. Will Julia...and Cade...make it through alive?
Kelly Borjas' High Exposure is a wild ride of a page-turner. Julie and Cade (and the surrounding cast) are fascinating, strong, and courageous; with a growing faith that makes the story even better. And the resulting love story (if it can happen) is incredibly endearing. They'll just have to survive to see if it can!
Loved this story. Exciting, unexpected, and so readable. Looking forward to more from Kelly Borjas!
I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions shared here are my own honest ones.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
What a way to start a series, especially from a debut author. I enjoyed the start of the story when Julia first meets Cade. Julia is on assignment as a travel blogger where she writes about the different places she goes. This is supposed to be the last blog and the editor wants her to write about winter sports and her actually trying them out as she writes about them. But first she needs to overcome her past that she has been running away from for the last two years. When she decides to conquer her fear before getting into town, that's where she meets Cade and he thnks she doesn't have a clue as to what she is doing. Cade has just come back home after a tragedy while he was on the job and to also help run the motel for his Dad who is really sick. This story had me reading as quickly as I could to find out who is behind the multiple accidents that keeps happening to Julia. Are they only accidents or something more sinister? Why is there more bodies showing up in this little town than they have ever had? Can Julia and Cade both work through their past long enough to see a future together? These couple of sentences really touched me and I think everyone should read them. " He would choose to be thankful today for all that he had. No one ever knew how much time was left. But they had today." We aren't promised tomorrow, but we do have today. I received a complimentary copy of this book, but was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are what I thought of the book. I will be anxiously awaiting the next book in this series.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Wow!! What an amazing adventure this book took me on! I thoroughly enjoyed reading High Exposure. This book is set in Colorado where a young woman, who is a travel blogger accidentally comes across a dead man in her rental home. Thus, starting whirlwind of action, and suspense. Not only that, but a romance blossoms between Julia and Cade, the handsome undercover DEA officer. With bumps, detours, kidnappings, and of course... love along the way! This is an entertaining novel, and I highly recommend it!
4.5 stars!
4.5 stars!
September 22, 2026
Julia Stevens is a travel blogger trying to outpace the tragedy of her past. She is also ready to venture on a more lucrative journalistic career after she finishes this one last story for her travel blog. However, it really does not go off as planned. Not at all. First, she has to be rescued by a tall handsome stranger who tells her basically not to venture alone anymore to finding a dying man in her rental home. I got to say, Julia sure knows how to have fun.
The rescuer is none other than Cade Haskins a former DEA agent now come home due to his father's illness. Trying to recalibrate his own life, he runs into the beautiful Julia and finds out she is also the witness to a drug house gone wrong. And she is letting the world know which puts a big target on her back. Now these two who already started off on the wrong foot, or maybe it was the right ski, have to work together for many reasons.
Fighting nature, drug lords, and their own personal attraction to one another made for a fun adventurous read. There are plenty of twists and lots of looking over your shoulder as the enemy is unknown. This book marks the first in new series by a debut author that I am very happy to have found.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
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The rescuer is none other than Cade Haskins a former DEA agent now come home due to his father's illness. Trying to recalibrate his own life, he runs into the beautiful Julia and finds out she is also the witness to a drug house gone wrong. And she is letting the world know which puts a big target on her back. Now these two who already started off on the wrong foot, or maybe it was the right ski, have to work together for many reasons.
Fighting nature, drug lords, and their own personal attraction to one another made for a fun adventurous read. There are plenty of twists and lots of looking over your shoulder as the enemy is unknown. This book marks the first in new series by a debut author that I am very happy to have found.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
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September 19, 2026
When Julia took her last assignment for her travel writing job, in Silverberg, Colorado, she knew it would require facing her demons. What she didn't realise was that it would inadvertently put her in the crosshairs of a killer. Cade came back to Silverberg both to escape his past and to look after the hotel for his dying father. He didn't expect the ghosts of his past to find him there. When Julia finds a dead man and Cade discovers evidence of a drug ring in the house, he's thrust back into the job he left - but this time with the life of the woman he's beginning to wonder whether he might love on the line. And he can't tell her. Can he keep her safe long enough to be able to tell her his past and the future he hopes for?
An enjoyable read that kept me turning pages eagerly right through to the end. Despite a rocky start the two clearly belong together, but each has past issues to overcome before they can manage it. And the mix of romance, suspense and coming to terms with the past was very well done and made for a great story. I appreciated how much they each supported the other, though perhaps I appreciated her parents' response even more. The identify of the culprit kept me guessing, which was good. My one more negative comment would be that Julia seemed kind of slow on the uptake in terms of either recognising the danger or understanding the drug situation. (Okay, and Cade was painfully clueless as to what might be expected near the end.) All in all, a good read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
An enjoyable read that kept me turning pages eagerly right through to the end. Despite a rocky start the two clearly belong together, but each has past issues to overcome before they can manage it. And the mix of romance, suspense and coming to terms with the past was very well done and made for a great story. I appreciated how much they each supported the other, though perhaps I appreciated her parents' response even more. The identify of the culprit kept me guessing, which was good. My one more negative comment would be that Julia seemed kind of slow on the uptake in terms of either recognising the danger or understanding the drug situation. (Okay, and Cade was painfully clueless as to what might be expected near the end.) All in all, a good read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
September 20, 2026
I enjoyed this suspenseful start to a new series by a debut author! The book starts almost right away with a mysterious death and dangerous incidents keep happening to Julia, ratcheting up the suspense. I thought she was a little naive to write about the dead man when she didn't know what had happened to him and to keep writing about events; I also thought Cade could have warned her somehow without revealing too much or putting her in more danger but then again, she was trying to be a reporter so that could have made it worse. She also had a stubborn streak and felt like she could take care of things on her own. She and Cade had that in common. While Cade was a strong believer, he struggled with letting go of control and felt like he had to handle everything himself. Julia had turned away from God after her sister's death and, through talks with Cade and situations they found themselves in, had started to reach out to Him again. I liked the moments of attraction and banter sprinkled in and that we got to read what they were both thinking. The small town community felt cozy, especially nestled in the mountains and made me want to visit. I liked that we got to know Cade's family and I look forward to reading about his sister more in the next book. I recommend this story if you like romantic suspense!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I wasn't compensated for my review. All opinions are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I wasn't compensated for my review. All opinions are my own.
September 15, 2026
Chilling suspense, heartwarming faith, and enough sparks to thaw even the most frozen of hearts, High Exposure is a truly addictive read!
When travel blogger Julia Stevens travels to Silverberg, Colorado on assignment, the last thing she expects is to encounter a dead body. Seeing it as her opportunity to break into journalism, she begins to investigate into the stranger’s death, much to the chagrin of local Cade Haskins, a former DEA agent who believes the dead man’s death is a possible link to a meth ring. Despite several accidents aimed toward her, Julia refuses to give up on her story. As the danger continues to escalate, Cade and Julia must face their pasts as they continue toward the goal of justice—all while slowly falling in love.
Kelly Borjas manages to seamlessly blend both wit and heartbreak into her novel debut. Both of the main characters have tragedies in their pasts they wish to remain buried. As the story progresses, however, they each learn to let go of what they can not control and trust God to help them. I always enjoy books with strong redemption themes, and this one was especially touching.
High Exposure is full of delightful characters. I loved the chemistry between Julia and Cade. From their first meet-cute, it was clear these two were meant for each other. I also enjoyed the banter between Cade’s younger sister, Ami, and his friend Ace. My heart melted every time he called her ‘baby’. I can’t wait to see what the second book in this series has in store for them.
I highly recommend this book to all suspense lovers. You won’t be disappointed!
I received this book from the author. I am under no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
When travel blogger Julia Stevens travels to Silverberg, Colorado on assignment, the last thing she expects is to encounter a dead body. Seeing it as her opportunity to break into journalism, she begins to investigate into the stranger’s death, much to the chagrin of local Cade Haskins, a former DEA agent who believes the dead man’s death is a possible link to a meth ring. Despite several accidents aimed toward her, Julia refuses to give up on her story. As the danger continues to escalate, Cade and Julia must face their pasts as they continue toward the goal of justice—all while slowly falling in love.
Kelly Borjas manages to seamlessly blend both wit and heartbreak into her novel debut. Both of the main characters have tragedies in their pasts they wish to remain buried. As the story progresses, however, they each learn to let go of what they can not control and trust God to help them. I always enjoy books with strong redemption themes, and this one was especially touching.
High Exposure is full of delightful characters. I loved the chemistry between Julia and Cade. From their first meet-cute, it was clear these two were meant for each other. I also enjoyed the banter between Cade’s younger sister, Ami, and his friend Ace. My heart melted every time he called her ‘baby’. I can’t wait to see what the second book in this series has in store for them.
I highly recommend this book to all suspense lovers. You won’t be disappointed!
I received this book from the author. I am under no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts are my own.
September 15, 2026
Christian Romantic Suspense is a genre that I really enjoy. I also LOVE reading books from Debut Authors. High Exposure by Kelly Borjas is Book 1 in the Jagged Edge Series. It is also Kelly's Debut Novel.
The storyline is ACTION packed from the beginning and throughout the book. The setting is in the Snowy Mountains of Colorado. The main characters are Julia Stevens and Cade Haskins. Julia has been a travel blogger for a long while and is pivoting her career into Journalism. Silverberg, Colorado is Julia's last destination as a blogger. Julia has been through a lot in the last few years and she is wanting to leave the past behind and start a new life in a small town. The action begins immediately upon arrival as Julia comes upon a Dead Body and is intrigued enough to want to figure out the case and tell the story using her journalistic skills. Cade Haskins is a retired DEA Agent, he now runs the Hotel that his Family owns. Cade becomes aware of the Dead Man and he joins Julia on trying to solve the mystery of who the man is and what happened. Cade didn't want to do another investigation, although he felt he needed to. I really LOVE that Cade and Julia have an instant attraction to one another. The relationship builds rather quickly, as they are spending quite a bit of time together on the investigation. Julia sees her Faith in God growing as the relationship grows. Julia had given up on her Faith in recent years, so seeing her Faith come back was heartwarming. The story is one of Mystery, Trusting others, Finding Faith, and LOVE. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an ACTION PACKED Suspense and Romance book. GREAT BOOK!
The storyline is ACTION packed from the beginning and throughout the book. The setting is in the Snowy Mountains of Colorado. The main characters are Julia Stevens and Cade Haskins. Julia has been a travel blogger for a long while and is pivoting her career into Journalism. Silverberg, Colorado is Julia's last destination as a blogger. Julia has been through a lot in the last few years and she is wanting to leave the past behind and start a new life in a small town. The action begins immediately upon arrival as Julia comes upon a Dead Body and is intrigued enough to want to figure out the case and tell the story using her journalistic skills. Cade Haskins is a retired DEA Agent, he now runs the Hotel that his Family owns. Cade becomes aware of the Dead Man and he joins Julia on trying to solve the mystery of who the man is and what happened. Cade didn't want to do another investigation, although he felt he needed to. I really LOVE that Cade and Julia have an instant attraction to one another. The relationship builds rather quickly, as they are spending quite a bit of time together on the investigation. Julia sees her Faith in God growing as the relationship grows. Julia had given up on her Faith in recent years, so seeing her Faith come back was heartwarming. The story is one of Mystery, Trusting others, Finding Faith, and LOVE. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an ACTION PACKED Suspense and Romance book. GREAT BOOK!
September 21, 2026
❄️✨Book Review✨❄️
Book Rating: 4.5/5⭐️
Recommended Age: 17+
Series: Jagged Edges 1
I love that I have been introduced to new authors recently. This time I got introduced to High Exposures by Kelly Borjas. For Kelly Borjas, this is her debut novel, which I am surprised by. Her writing felt confident and full of experience. I look forward to her future work.
I liked the setting that this book had. From the very start, I could feel the coldness seeping from the pages. As it’s getting close to the winter months, I recommend reading this one now if you are needing a book with this setting.
I love the romance between Cade and Julia. From the start, I could feel a bit of flirtiness even if Cade came off as hostile towards her. I love how their relationship progressed into something that was beautiful.
Kelly Borjas reminded me of Lynette Eason and Elizabeth Goddard’s writing style. I love that it is full of action and suspense.
Disclaimer: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Book Rating: 4.5/5⭐️
Recommended Age: 17+
Series: Jagged Edges 1
I love that I have been introduced to new authors recently. This time I got introduced to High Exposures by Kelly Borjas. For Kelly Borjas, this is her debut novel, which I am surprised by. Her writing felt confident and full of experience. I look forward to her future work.
I liked the setting that this book had. From the very start, I could feel the coldness seeping from the pages. As it’s getting close to the winter months, I recommend reading this one now if you are needing a book with this setting.
I love the romance between Cade and Julia. From the start, I could feel a bit of flirtiness even if Cade came off as hostile towards her. I love how their relationship progressed into something that was beautiful.
Kelly Borjas reminded me of Lynette Eason and Elizabeth Goddard’s writing style. I love that it is full of action and suspense.
Disclaimer: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
September 2, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Ever since I heard about this story, I’ve been anticipating it. I’m always on the lookout for new voices in Christian Romantic Suspense, and this one set in a small mountain town in Colorado sounded right up my alley. Right from the start, Kelly Borjas grabbed my attention! This did not feel like a debut novel! A meth lab, a murder, sabotage… all in the first few chapters l! I couldn’t get enough.
Best of all is the chemistry between the main characters. Cade and Julia have this crazy flirty frenemies energy going on that crackles and feels alive. And it never lets up, even when they disappoint one another. Despite mistakes on both sides throughout that had me yelling at both of them, their relationship builds and changes and evolves into love. I loved how they were able to be mature enough to forgive one another.
Great faith content in this one- at the start both Cade and Julia had fallen away from their faith due to circumstance. But over the course of the story, they both find their way back. It’s rewarding without being preachy and felt true to life.
The villain POV was very well done throughout. The glimpses it provided only increased my intrigue as to who it could be! I had multiple theories throughout, but none of them were exactly right. There’s one thing the villain does that doesn’t feel consistent and I would have maybe changed a few small details, but it didn’t bother me too much, especially as a debut!
Overall, I’m so excited to follow Borjas’ writer journey going forward and I already can’t wait for book 2. I am expecting great things from her in the future.
I received a complementary copy of this book from Kregel Publishing. I was not required to review it. My opinions are my own.
Ever since I heard about this story, I’ve been anticipating it. I’m always on the lookout for new voices in Christian Romantic Suspense, and this one set in a small mountain town in Colorado sounded right up my alley. Right from the start, Kelly Borjas grabbed my attention! This did not feel like a debut novel! A meth lab, a murder, sabotage… all in the first few chapters l! I couldn’t get enough.
Best of all is the chemistry between the main characters. Cade and Julia have this crazy flirty frenemies energy going on that crackles and feels alive. And it never lets up, even when they disappoint one another. Despite mistakes on both sides throughout that had me yelling at both of them, their relationship builds and changes and evolves into love. I loved how they were able to be mature enough to forgive one another.
Great faith content in this one- at the start both Cade and Julia had fallen away from their faith due to circumstance. But over the course of the story, they both find their way back. It’s rewarding without being preachy and felt true to life.
The villain POV was very well done throughout. The glimpses it provided only increased my intrigue as to who it could be! I had multiple theories throughout, but none of them were exactly right. There’s one thing the villain does that doesn’t feel consistent and I would have maybe changed a few small details, but it didn’t bother me too much, especially as a debut!
Overall, I’m so excited to follow Borjas’ writer journey going forward and I already can’t wait for book 2. I am expecting great things from her in the future.
I received a complementary copy of this book from Kregel Publishing. I was not required to review it. My opinions are my own.
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