False Security

Black Tower Security #6

by Tara Grace Ericson

Jackson Kelley's world imploded the day the Syndicate framed him for the attempted assassination of a sitting President. Six months later, he's still paying for it—hunted, injured, and living off a boat near Miami on stolen supplies and good instincts.

He's determined to clear his name and uncover the true mole inside Black Tower.

Miranda Bradley has spent 187 days waiting for a call that never came, and helping how she could—even when her best friend wouldn't ask. When he does finally surface to ask for her help, can she do what it takes, even if it means keeping secrets from her friends and boss?

As Jackson hunts the mole inside Black Tower Security, and Miranda risks everything to keep him alive long enough to find them, they'll have to fight for the truth about what happened in Geneva. And face the truth about what exists when their friendship blurs into something more.

Black Tower Security is a riveting Christian romantic suspense series best read in order. Global conspiracies, high stakes, and the men and women who hold the line in the face of unspeakable evil.

Expected Release October 29th

410 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 2, 2026

About the author

Tara Grace Ericson

faith, hope, and happily ever after

Tara writes small-town, contemporary Christian romance. She loves stories of modern-day characters struggling to obey God, forgive others, and accept themselves - oh, and finding their happily-ever-after along the way.

She lives in Southwest Missouri with her husband and two sons, writing full-time, in between chasing a two toddlers!

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Reviews

[Lori R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this series and this book. The romance and the suspense made it so I could not put the book down. There were so many heart pounding moments where everything could change and I kept trying to figure out who the mole was at Black Tower Security.

I especially enjoyed the romance and chemistry between Mirnanda and Jackson, who had worked together for eight years and just realized they wanted to be more than best friends but were unsure of how the other one felt or if it would ruin their friendship. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

[Dana Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My thoughts:
Excellent book in the series. I loved Jackson and Miranda. Her willingness and ability to help Jackson clear his name while not seeing her true deep feelings for him. Jackson knew all along that Miranda was his and would someday be his if only he could clear his name. I loved the suspense and romance between the two of them. Plus the Black Tower Security team members close knit group despite a traitor among them. Tara, now I can’t wait for Landon’s hopeful redemption.

Thank you for the gifted copy and opportunity to be part of your review team.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read. Loved Jackson and Miranda's story

[Angeline · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

There was so much going on and I was hooked! I was so excited for Jackson and Miranda’s book! After reading Calculated Risk, I knew that this book was going to be good. False Security is the 6th book in Tara Grace Ericson’s Black Tower Security series. Jackson was on the run and Miranda was trying to figure out how to help without jeopardizing her job and her life.
I loved both Miranda and Jackson! They had an easy relationship and really knew each other. Miranda was so cool and strong. I love how she was able to support Jackson and just get him things. She was the one who supplied everyone and she was such an asset to the Black Tower team. However she still wanted someone to choose her for who she was. She had to learn to trust God and his plan even when her life felt out of control.
It was so cool to finally get to know Jackson better. We know him a little from Marshall’s book but we truly get to see him in this book. He was stuck between a rock and a hard place. He needed to prove his innocence but he also needed to stay safe. It was interesting to see him figure out how to survive being on the run while trying to stick to his values. I love his growth and how it showed the real struggle that he was facing as he wanted to be free but he wanted to do it the right way.
I love the ways that Miranda and Jackson supported each other. They were each other’s safe place. They were both fighting against the clock to prove Jackson innocent and catch the mole. Their romance was so sweet and I loved the slow burn. The plot was so engaging! There were so many twists and turns. I am beyond excited for the next book!
False Security is a must read! This series is best enjoyed in order since there is an overarching plot throughout the couple's journeys and adventures. I can’t wait to see how everything will wrap up and conclude. False Security is a clean inspirational romantic suspense.

What I loved:
The faith displayed
The romance
Jackson and Miranda’s relationship
Found family
Redemption and hope
Learning to trust


I received a complimentary copy

[Cathy R Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Six months ago, Jackson was framed for attempted assassination. Ever since, he's been on the run, but refusing to reach out to the one woman who could help - and who's been helping from a distance, silently and secretly, despite his radio silence. Now, he's finally discovered part of the truth that can clear his name - but will he be able to prove it? And has he left it too late to see whether Miranda is interested in him? Bigger question still: what is the Syndicate planning now, and can they thwart it in time?

This kept me guessing from the word go, and rooting for Jackson to both manage to clear his name and get together properly with Miranda after years of friendship that never dared to reach for more. Miranda is amazing in how she always manages to manage the impossible for people, but it was inspiring to see her finally realise that she doesn't have to succeed to be enough. The result is an amazing romance, with a background of suspense (including an arc that goes through the whole series, though individual romances stand alone), and an inspirational message which had various good reminders, but without ever feeling preachy. Really looking forward to the next (last?) book to see what happens next in the battle against the Syndicate - not to mention the life of a man who wants his daughter back...

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Mary]

False Security is another of the Black Tower Security series.  One of the operatives has been listed a traitor and put on the Most Wanted List.  Miranda the one that works the logistics for Black Tower has been trying to stock every safe house in the area she thinks Jackson will show up at.  She is doing this off the books to help her friend.  They have been friends for the eight years she has been at Black Tower and Miranda has dreamed of being more.  He gets in a fight and stabbed and in the side and he has tried to sew it up but, is now burning up with fever and his side is draining.  He calls Miranda and she tells him where to go for their doctor to see about him and got him finally well.  Whatever he needs, Miranda can figure a way to get it to him. 

 

When Jackson gets all the help on the run he needs, he comes home to get what he has been wanting for the last six years, Miranda.  She has always been his best friend, but for the last six months with no word to Miranda he knew if he was able to get back home, and many days that was a big if, he was going to change that.  And the faith he goes to doubting while running and hiding he finds it has grown just in a different way.  The same thing happened to Miranda as she felt all that had went on with her family she had lost her faith, until after a visit to her parents she decides grief just changes your faith for it to get stronger.

[Elizabeth Fiscus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miranda and Jackson....Oooooo you do NOT want to miss this story! If you have read any previous Black Tower Security books, you know and love Miranda and ALL the miracle work she does. She makes sure all of the BTS personnell are well equipped no matter where they are on a mission. However, how can she assist Jackson? He disappeared half a year prior after he was framed for an assasination attempt on the president. He is the most wanted man worldwide. She hasn't heard from him to even know if he is alive. They had been best friends for years and she doesn't doubt his innocence, but how can she give assistance to a ghost...and without letting anyone else within Black Tower Security know since Jackson was framed by a mole within BTS? Will Jackson get to a place that he can trust anyone again? Will he be able to find out who the mole is and clear his name so his every move isn't hunted?
Grab this book if you love clean, edge of your seat suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I know you will too!
I received an advance copy of this book from the author. That in no way influenced my review. All opinions within are my own.

[Trudy Cordle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Jackson and Miranda's story!! Jackson and Miranda have been co-workers for eight years. Miranda has had a crush on Jackson the whole time, and has been telling herself it can never be anything more. Jackson has been in love with Miranda for almost as long as he's known her. He's just never thought he'd get anywhere with her, and being best friends was better than nothing. When Jackson is falsely accused and goes into hiding, he knows the one person he can count on is Miranda. He just doesn't know if she's doing it because she always helps those in need, or if her reasons are deeper than that. As things continue to happen, Miranda goes out on a limb and keeps secrets from her bosses so she can continue to help Jackson. Love how things work out, and how Jackson and Miranda both learn that they can trust not only each other, but God, and that God will get them through!! So many great things about this book, but I don't want to put any spoilers!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book, was not required to leave a review, and the opinion expressed is my own.

[Tina Lowery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh yeah, Tara Grace Ericson hit the jackpot with her story, False Security!! Jackson Kelley and Miranda were dealing with a badly constructed plot against POTUS, a plot that was orchestrated in Geneva, Switzerland. This situation was something completely out of his control, yet, it painted Jackson as a traitor to the United States. It pushed him away from the land he loved to serve and protect. His training, his character, his trust in people and his sense of honor were dismantled in seconds -- for all the world to see. Ericson skillfully, masterfully and emotionally, painted each scene with words that allowed me, as a reader to feel as if I was in the midst of it all!! I loved this story with all its twists and turns. I give it 5 out of 5 stars and absolutely cannot wait for the final book in the series!!

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

False Security is an edge of your seat, suspenseful thriller with a side of romance! For six months Jackson has been labeled a US traitor to the world at large. Miranda spends 187 days clandestinely stocking safe houses and trying to provide help not even knowing if Jackson is alive. Ms. Ericson ones again gives the reader unending suspense, close calls, and an increasingly convoluted plot as Jackson and Miranda work to prove Jackson's innocence, expose the mole in Black Tower Security and foil whatever plan the Syndicate is working on. I always feel like I have a great seat as the suspense and romance unfolds. You need to start reading this well plotted book early in the day or you will be up far too late, as I was, finishing it. This is romantic suspense at its best!

[Joyce Marion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jackson is framed for trying to assassinate the President. He's been on the run for months and no one has heard from him. Miranda works in logistics for Black Tower Security. She has been friends with Jackson for 8 years. She tries to think of where he may go and has supplies dropped off in various safe houses. After 6 months, he finally contacts her. He is trying to prove his innonence and also find the mole within BTS. He also has to figure out why the Syndicate wanted to fake an assassination attempt. A lot of twists and turns. Jackson has to be at the top of his game since he is on the most wanted list. Lots of action as the pieces start to come together.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a real page turner for me. I quickly got caught up in the predicament that Jackson found himself in when he was framed for an attempted assassination of the POTUS and he had to go into hiding while trying to uncover the identity of a mole inside Black Tower Security. I loved the way Miranda, his best friend and co-worker, sent help although she didn’t know where he was or if he was even alive. It was very suspenseful and, later in the story, it was very romantic as Jackson and Miranda moved from friends to more. Highly recommend! I received an ARC from the author. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

[Natalya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Gripping Story of Suspense, Faith, and Unexpected Twists!
False Security by Tara Grace Ericson kept me turning pages! I loved the suspense, the intriguing storyline, and the way the tension builds as the characters face danger, uncertainty, and difficult choices.
The characters were engaging and relatable, and I especially appreciated the threads of faith, courage, and trust woven throughout the story. It was a wonderful reminder that even when life feels uncertain and our sense of security is shaken, we can place our confidence in the One who never fails us.
I highly recommend False Security!

[Rhonda Sledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have waited so long to get this book in my hands! The Black Tower series is awesome and should be read in order but the wait between books is absolute torture. This author knows how to capture your attention, keep it until the very end, and then leave you thirsting for more. She develops her characters in such a way that even when you hate them for what they've done, you can still sympathize with their motives. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book. I received an advance copy of this book, but was not required to give a review.

[Kitty Elder · Rating 5 out of 5]

While these books are best read in order, so you know the characters and back stories, they certainly can be read as standalone books. This one starts with a bang, and then just keeps going. There Is a lot of suspense, a lot of things, and the main characters go through a process of self evaluation in their personal behavior, the choices they make, and in their relationship to each other.  As the book wraps up, we get a glimpse of what the plot of the next, and last, book will be.  This is definitely a page turner, and good to the very last page of the epilogue.

[Denice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great story that captured me from the beginning, with so much suspense that I couldn’t put the book down as I had to know what would happen next. Jackson is in trouble and his best friend Miranda will risk everything to help him out. The twists and turns caused some surprises that kept me intrigued until the end. The characters are so well developed, the inspirational moments are heartwarming, making this a story that has it all and is a fantastic read!

[Mary Jane McLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love This Series

I have totally enjoyed this series and all the characters. I had been waiting for Miranda and Jackson's story. These two were friends first and it took a lot to get these two beyond that. I'd been waiting for their story and it didn't disappoint. Now I'm anxiously awaiting Landon's story.
I voluntarily read & review an advanced copy of this book; all thoughts & opinions are my own

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a mole and Jackson is determined to find out who it is. I love this series and look forward to returning to the Black Tower Security Team. Miranda is so good at her job and longs to help Jackson. One intriguing, suspenseful and of course there is a romance in the midst of this mystery. Who is the mole and will it devastate them when they are revealed? Looking forward to the next book.

[Sandra Hartzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had ARC for this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Jackson Kelley is being framed by the syndicate for an attempt on the president’s life. He’s living in hiding and being helped by Miranda Bradley who does procurements for Black Tower Security. They have worked together for several years, but she is working in secret to help him she thinks as he works to find the proof of his innocence. A thrilling story of intrigue, people working both sides, and love.

[Rebmay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miranda and Jackson are friends who both want more than friendship but haven’t let the other know. Now he has been framed for a crime he didn’t commit and she is determined to help him clear his name. Miranda believes in his innocence without hesitation and her support means everything to Jackson. Their connection deepens as they work together to find out who is behind the frame-up and to prove his innocence. Their story is twisty, suspenseful and gripping, and has my full recommendation.

[Laramee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast paced suspense that will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next! This story picks up right where the last book ends and will have you wondering what the syndicate is up to next!

*note - this series should be read in order

I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.

[ELK Kissling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a book! This book takes you a physical and emotional journey in the best way possible. I love the forgiveness thread weaved into the story. I love the friendship between Miranda and Jackson that turns into more. I also love the community behind Jackson during all of this. I wish I didn’t have to wait for the next one.

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so looking forward to this story. Honestly it was as much Miranda’s as Jackson’s. I think I expected a bit more suspense from Miranda’s side because she was working with a mole. However, I enjoyed the story. They worked great together as a team. I am curious how the series will end, but I have to wait. Thank you for the read!

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This one kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Sometimes the person you see as friend has to make decisions that they would not otherwise do . I love her black tower series and it gets better with each book . I will be sad as the next book is the final one. The series can be read out of order but in order to get the full effect I recommend read in publication order

[Crystal Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a satisfyingly intense romantic suspense! Definitely kept me wanting to read to find out what was going to happen next!

💙 He's on the run
💙 She'll do anything to keep him safe
💙Gathering evidence to clear his name
💙 Nicknames
💙 Pining

Thank you Tara for a copy of your book. This is my genuine review.

[Linda Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast moving, well written and clean suspense. Had me engaged from the beginning! The action flows from chapter to chapter. A story of trust in someone and willingness to go way beyond safety to help them. Tara Grace Ericson uses real life characters in believable situations to keep you on the edge of your seat.

[Tazzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jackson’s story does not disappoint

Another excellent book in this series. Great banter and humour with emotional depth to the characters a few extra twists and turns for the syndicate thread.
Although it can be read as a standalone book, it does have an arc running through the series that will mean you will want to start at book 1.

[Dora · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have loved each book in this series and the newest one did not disappoint. It has action, romance, suspense and is a clean Christian storyline. Jackson and Miranda’s story drew me in right from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down til it was finished.

I do recommend reading this series in order.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jackson Kelley is fighting for his life. As one of America's most wanted, he is the only one that knows that he's been framed. This fast paced friends to more trope is well written, suspenseful, and full of emotion.

[Nati · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jackson in the most wanted fugitive of the USA. But in order to prevent he is innocent he needs his best friend’s help. Can Miranda put everything in the line to prove Jackson’s innocence even risking her life and her work? Fast paced, intriguing Christian thriller that you can not put down.