No One to Trust

by Melody Carlson

DANGER IN THE DUNES

In a deserted area of a beach town, Leah Hampton is helpless against the stranger trying to drag her away at gunpoint. But a handsome man comes to her rescue, risking his life for her. Suddenly, she and Jon Wilson are being hunted by very powerful, dangerous people. Why? Could she have been a target for the human trafficking ring that Jon's mother suspects is taking over the tiny town? Leah and the brave, love-shy man who saved her are now being framed for their pursuer's crimes. Hiding out among the fog-shrouded dunes, Leah and Jon must outsmart the ringleader before they're silenced forever.

Genres: Romance, Suspense, Christian Fiction, Love Inspired Suspense, Love Inspired, Fiction, Romantic Suspense

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2016

About the author

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling book, The Christmas Bus.

She also writes many teen books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series.

Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Notes from a Spinning Planet series and Finding Alice, which is in production as a Lifetime Television movie. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.

Reviews

[Kav · Rating 5 out of 5]

My heart was in my throat the whole read. Seriously suspenseful in that we're-being-hunted-by-a-crazy-killer kind of way. I mean that guy just doesn't give up! Thankfully Leah and Jon have staying power. All the action takes place in about twenty-four hours which ups the tension and makes it difficult for a reader to catch her breath. Intense, desperate and just a little bit creepy in places. Just the ticket for a rabid suspense fan like me.

[Holly Stone · Rating 3 out of 5]

Danger In The Dunes In a deserted area of a beach town, Leah Hampton is helpless against the stranger trying to drag her away at gunpoint. But a handsome man comes to her rescue, risking his life for her. Suddenly, she and Jon Wilson are being hunted by very powerful, and dangerous people. Why? Could she have been a target for the human trafficking ring that Jon's mother suspects is taking over the tiny town? Leah and the brave, love-shy man who saved her are now being framed for their pursuer's crimes. Hiding out among the fog shrouded dunes, Leah and Jon must outsmart the ringleader before they're silenced forever!! First book by Melody Carlson I've read and it is a nice easy read the subject matter is not but the book itself flows nicely. It is a love inspired suspense novel so yes God is in it... IF you are not a fan of Christian literature then this book might not be for you....I liked the book and enjoyed the easy flow...And, the addition of the four legged furry friend was a sweet added touch as well.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this for my adult lit class-genre Christian fiction. This was only okay. There were some exciting parts and I liked the dog-although he was only in it for half the book. But the fact that the characters meet, fall in love while they are running for their lives and take down a human trafficking/drug ring all in the space of about 36 hours strains credulity a little bit. Also, the conversation,in many instances throughout the book, seemed unnatural and cheesy-and typically that kind of thing doesn’t bug me too much.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting story with a beautiful setting, the Oregon coast. I liked the MCs, Jon and Leah. They seemed liked nice people. The story takes place in a short amount of time, approximately 24 hours, so it was hard to get to know the characters. There was a lot of action in this book, and there was a bit of suspense, but there wasn't any mystery, which was disappointing. There was a happy ending, which was made up for it.

[Gina Andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leah is going for her daily jog in a deserted area of the beach training for a marathon and hoping to meet the owner of the cute dog again. Jon Wilson is taking his dog for a walk, thinking about the jogger Ralph seemed to take a shine to when they saw her last week. When Jon does see her again, it looks like she is being kidnapped by a cop! Can he help her escape and stay alive until they can find police they can trust?

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nonstop suspense

Jon & Leah meet by happenstance..,...by the little dog Ralphie chasing Leah on the beach. Next time Jon sees her, Leah is being rough handled by an officer who turns out to be a human trafficker & drug dealer. In a minute by minute account, the next 24 hours never give you a chance to breathe or put down the book. Excellent book by Mel9dy Carlson.

[Kenny T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could Not Put This Page Turner Down!!

If I could give this book a 10 star rating I would!
I enjoyed it that much! From page one I could not stop reading!! So much suspense, twists and unexpected turns! Love the main characters and wish there was a sequel!! Better yet a movie!! Purchase this book, clear your schedule and hang on!! ❤️

[Nicole Normand · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found this book on Amazon. Too bad I paid full price. Read 15% and had enough.

[Vanessa · Rating 1 out of 5]

I do not like Christian fiction. This was for a class I took. It seemed like the author was trying to do a Christian thriller. Did not like one bit.

[Roy Lawton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here's a good one. Cliff hanger at the end of each chapter. Tou have to make your own stopping places. Starts high speed from beginning to end.

[Jayma]

Hard to put down

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved, loved, loved this book! This was the first suspense book I had read by author. Will definitely be reading more of them!

[Diane Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting

What a great page turner. Embark on a never ending nightmare with suspense, twists and turns and clean romance that goes on and on!

[Nancy]

Read this in one day and couldn’t put it down!

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

After Leah gets arrested without cause, Jon and his little dog intervene just in time to get away from the cop who shoots at them as they escape into the sand dunes. Jon and Leah discover the cop is hiding something much bigger as they investigate further.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leah Hampton was warned about running alone on this deserted stretch of beach but in hoping to run into the man with the dog from before, she took the risk. Now as a man is trying to kidnap her she's wishing she would have listened, especially with rumors of human trafficking going around.!

Jon Wilson is determined to meet the jogger from the beach that his dog chased about a week earlier. As he nears the beach, Ralph gets all worked up and takes off, leaving Jon to give to find out what has his dog all upset.
Coming across what looks like a kidnaping in progress and knowing he has to do something, little knowing the can of worms he'll be opening.

Pretty good suspense with lots of action but I thought the book ended to suddenly without ever finding out about a man that was shot towards the end or who he was.

[Jennifer McMurrain · Rating 4 out of 5]

I almost didn't pick up this book because the last Love Inspired title I read was super cheesy, but I'm glad I did. Very fast pace, good momentum. I always question whether 2 people can really fall in love after 24 hours of sheer panic, but hey, it's Harlequin, they're going to fall in love, right!?! That's a given. That being said, I did care enough for the characters to hope they did, indeed, have their happily ever after.

[Harlequin Books]

"Intense drama begins early on and will have readers’ hearts pounding along with the characters’. Action-packed scenes propel the storyline at an accelerated pace" (4 1/2 stars TOP PICK! @ RT Book Reviews).

[April Suter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leah goes for a run and gets pulled over by a police officer. Before the events takes a horrible turn Jon's dog saves her. What horrible deeds are committed in this quiet vacation community? Jon and Leah must answer that before it is too late and explore a budding romance.

[Melinda Christman]

I enjoyed this book. It is a quick and simple read, yet keeps you on your toes. It has a 24 hour timeline so everything happens fast, but the author doesn't give you too many details to keep up. Recommend this when you want a good suspenseful read.

[Melmo2610 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an okay read.I enjoyed it but it semed like a pretty implausible story to be honest. The plot did not seem very realistic. Not a bad story but not a favorite for me.

[Pat Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two strangers join forces trying to survive being stalked by dirty cops involved in drug and human trafficking. Exciting

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down! Great suspense!

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.85

[Harlequin Books]

received 4 1/2 stars TOP PICK! @ RT Book Reviews

[Kim]

I really enjoyed this book very much.

[Janie R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast-moving, suspense story, intense moments kept me turning the pages, read it quickly!