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Compromised security...

When an armed thug attacks the only witness to a mob murder, Liz Madison Kennedy fears her hideout in rural Tennessee has been compromised. But a handsome stranger, who’s also staying at the Little Pigeon Ranch, saves her life…and makes Liz feel safe for the first time in ages.

Undercover FBI agent Gabriel Decker has one make sure Liz lives to testify. But with her location leaked, he can’t keep his identity hidden from her. Once his secret’s revealed, though, Liz no longer seems to trust him—or their fledgling friendship. Yet with a relentless killer in pursuit as they flee into the mountains, Gabriel is all who stands between her and a deadly bullet.

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2017

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Sandra Robbins

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4,624 reviews66 followers
June 21, 2017
Ranch Hideout: Smoky Mountain Secrets is a Love inspired suspense by Sandra Robbins. This has no graphic sexual scenes and the violence is toned down in its description.
Liz Madison witnessed a mob slaying and also saw her best friend get killed. She is the only witness who can put Daniel Shaw at the scene so she has been put in a safe place. She is on a guest ranch owned by an ex-police officer. She is also being guarded by an FBI agent, although she doesn’t know it yet. Another officer is on the way to help protect her. Liz wants to do what is right but wants it to get over with. She is convinced God is with her at all times and will keep her safe if that is His will.
Gabriel Decker, FBI, has come to guard Liz and before he even gets to the guest ranch, is able to save her life at the town theater. She was accosted at her car and he came out just in time. He follows her back to the guest ranch where he is to be a guest. He has chosen not to tell her he is an agent.
Can Gabriel protect Liz from danger while protecting his heart? Can just being with Liz and watching her Faith bring him comfort?
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472 reviews
March 9, 2025
Liz Madison witnessed a murder and is now hiding out at Little Pigeon Ranch. Undercover FBI agent Gabriel Decker has been assigned to protect her until she can testify at the man's trial.

Ranch Hideout is the third book in the Smoky Mountain Secrets series by Sandra Robbins. I liked this contemporary Love Inspired Suspense story. The setting is a favorite of mine.

I purchased a paperback copy of this book.
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407 reviews22 followers
December 15, 2017
I was a little nervous going into this. Especially since it’s set in the mountains I grew up in. However it did not disappoint. I loved the suspense and romance. How there was a perfect amount of each. Although I guessed the “big” plot twist, it was still a really fun read. Definitely recommend and plan on picking up the others in this series.
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August 1, 2024
This is a novel with a fast-moving plot. Gabriel tries to keep Liz safe from some evil men who want to kill her so she won't be able to testify against them in a murder trial. Gabriel is an undercover FBI agent assigned to protect Liz. The bad guys are determined to silence Liz, but she is gutsy and Gabriel is determined. I enjoyed this novel.
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April 26, 2025
Twists and Turns

Liz's best friend was in the wrong place at the wrong time. All the two friends wanted was some time away. Now Liz was in seclusion waiting for trial of her friends ' murderer. Liz survives many threats on her life and supposed enemies weren't.
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May 1, 2017
This is the third book in the Smoky Mountain Secrets Series. Sandra's book are great intrigues, I know you are going to love this one. It's well written, action packed, and full of faith. Check out the whole series.
Liz Madison Kennedy is hiding out at the Little Pigeon Ranch in Tennessee. She is a witness in protection until she can testify against a killer. She leaves a movie theater and is attacked. She finds out the man that saved her is staying at the ranch also. Maybe they can be friends, she really needs one right now but then she finds out that the man is undercover and is there to protect her. She feels betrayed.
FBI Agent Gabriel Decker goes undercover to protect a witness but he no more than arrives when the woman is attacked. He tries to befriend her but she soon finds out about him and turns away feeling betrayed. He must protect this beautiful woman but how does he protect his heart as they are thrown together?
This story is an awesome story of how to rely on the Lord when your life is under attack. We might not face guns, kidnappings, and bombs but we are under attack each and every day. The enemy is trying to destroy all mankind. God has a plan for each of us; a palm for a hope and a future. Just turn your heart over to Him and trust Him to turn your life around.
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