Saving the Children

by Fran McNabb

After losing her husband and unborn baby in a car accident for which she blames herself, Victoria Lafferty had devoted her life to helping South American children find homes in the United States, but her plans are thrown into chaos by a rebellion in the country.

After his mission is compromised and he is shot and captured, Major John Dawson is kept alive so the rebel leader can “take care” of John himself for killing his brother.

Together Victoria and John face the hostile jungle and the rebel leader, but will deep-seated guilt and a desire for revenge stand in the way of their life together?

Unknown Binding

First published April 29, 2015

About the author

Fran McNabb grew up along the beaches and islands of the Gulf Coast. After spending the first years of marriage in Germany, she and her husband returned to the coastline to raise their two sons. Today they live on a quiet bayou harbor and spend much of the year boating and fishing.
Fran earned both her B.S. and her M.E. from the University of Southern Mississippi, and over the years taught English and journalism as well as presided over writing workshops for various organizations. This love of the English language prompted her to write engaging romances, many of which are set along her native coastline.
She'd love to hear from her readers at http://www.FranNabb.com

Reviews

[Ellen Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A timely topic.
Major John Dawson is captured when a Special Ops extraction goes wrong. He’s isolated, injured, and held for the personal attention of the rebel leader. Then a second captured American arrives.
Victoria Lafferty fled to the tiny Central American country three years ago, after the tragic death of her husband. She’s found peace and purpose working with a small group of orphans at a rural school. Now her nursing skills are necessary to save John’s life.
He returns the favor with his knowledge of the jungle and the rebels when they make their escape. They stay only one step ahead of the rebels on their way to collect the children and get them to the city where the paperwork for American adoptions is waiting.
Ms. McNabb has filled this story with lots of action surrounding important topics of drug cartels and human trafficking. She remembers the romance and even though it looks bleak at times, Victoria and John do begin a new chapter of their lives together.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real page-turner! This book has it all: excitement, empathetic situations, take-your-breath away moments, and two characters you can't help but fall in love with. To come to terms with a tragedy, Victoria Lafferty spends her time in South America, finding homes for orphaned children. Captured by a faction of guerilla warriors, she's ordered to help the wounded American, Major John Dawson in time for his execution. The two escape and fight the brutality of their surroundings, betrayal, and their own attraction, in the hope of Saving the Children and themselves. Ms. McNabb keeps the tension taut and the romance simmering throughout.

[Karin Boutall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saving the Children is an action-packed, romance, filled with suspense. Set in the jungles of South America, a young widow dedicates her time to finding homes for orphaned children. She is captured by warriors who force her to keep a wounded American Marine alive until the warriors can execute him. Together, they attempt to escape from the brutal band of men and reunite with the children.

I thought it was a page-turning read with a few lessons about love and life that will make your heart sing.