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Northwest Counter-Terrorism Taskforce #3
Third Hour
Hiding from her enemy.
Talia takes an assignment at a bank, where she meets a dashing Secret Service agent. Before anything can happen, the NSA analyst is implicated in a cyber-crime.
Mason knows there’s more going on, but Talia won’t tell him what happened to her.
When the hacker closes in, and the Secret Service office is targeted, the only way to uncover what’s really going on is for them all to trust each other.
But with their histories, that’s a whole lot easier said than done.
Good thing the Northwest-Counter Terrorism Taskforce is on the case.
*a Christian Romantic suspense*
Talia takes an assignment at a bank, where she meets a dashing Secret Service agent. Before anything can happen, the NSA analyst is implicated in a cyber-crime.
Mason knows there’s more going on, but Talia won’t tell him what happened to her.
When the hacker closes in, and the Secret Service office is targeted, the only way to uncover what’s really going on is for them all to trust each other.
But with their histories, that’s a whole lot easier said than done.
Good thing the Northwest-Counter Terrorism Taskforce is on the case.
*a Christian Romantic suspense*
- GenresFictionMystery Thriller
239 pages, ebook
Published July 22, 2019
167 people are currently reading
105 people want to read
About the author
Lisa Phillips
167 books872 followersLisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 80 books that span Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense line, independently published series romantic suspense, and thriller novels. She’s discovered a penchant for high-stakes stories of mayhem and disaster where you can find made-for-each-other love that always ends in happily ever after.
Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). Lisa is a worship leader, tea aficionado, and dog lover of two crazy Airedales.
Lisa is a British ex-pat who grew up an hour outside of London and attended Calvary Chapel Bible College, where she met her husband. He’s from California, but nobody’s perfect. It wasn’t until her Bible College graduation that she figured out she was a writer (someone told her). Lisa is a worship leader, tea aficionado, and dog lover of two crazy Airedales.
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December 31, 2025
Talia, a NSA analyst, is a whiz at hacking files since age 12. She is at a bank to access the bank's computer system for vulnerabilities and meets a Secret Service agent named Mason. Money from the bank is transferred into her banking account, making it look like she is the culprit in Mason's eyes. Talia transfers the money out of her account, realizing it's the hacker who had kidnapped her. A man robs the bank just moments after. The action is non stop and fast paced with Mason and the Northwest Counter Terrorism Task force working together.
Loved the reference about "a scene from a Heather Woodhaven novel." I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Loved the reference about "a scene from a Heather Woodhaven novel." I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
February 11, 2020
Riveting suspense
I love this series, so be sure to start with the first book to get the full story! This team is absolutely amazing and I love every one of them. Their intensity to fight for justice and for one another is truly inspiring. The mystery kept me guessing. The suspense was a roller coaster ride. The romance between Mason and Talia had me hoping for their happy ending. The action intensified as the story built up to a satisfying ending. I’m looking forward to the next book!
I love this series, so be sure to start with the first book to get the full story! This team is absolutely amazing and I love every one of them. Their intensity to fight for justice and for one another is truly inspiring. The mystery kept me guessing. The suspense was a roller coaster ride. The romance between Mason and Talia had me hoping for their happy ending. The action intensified as the story built up to a satisfying ending. I’m looking forward to the next book!
July 21, 2019
An excellent third installment in this series! I have loved Talia since she first appeared in book one, and I have been eagerly anticipating her story ever since! I was not the slightest bit disappointed! Third Hour was fantastic. I loved every minute!
And, let me just say Mason was one hunky and totally amazing hero, and he and Talia make such an awesome couple!
I absolutely love how Talia uses her talent and skill with technology to stop criminals and save the day, and I especially loved that the tech speak was written so well that I found it easy to follow and never felt confused about what was going on, even though I am not a computer genius!
The suspense was fabulous, as I have come to expect from Lisa Phillips' books!
Once again I adored the banter and camaraderie between the members of the Northwest Counter-Terrorism Task Force team and can't wait for the next time I get to hang out with this gang of characters that feel like friends!
This book was just SOOOO good, I absolutely loved everything about it and cannot wait for the next book in the series! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! You won't want to miss a moment of this action-packed romantic suspense series!
I received an ebook copy of this book from the publisher which did not influence my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.
And, let me just say Mason was one hunky and totally amazing hero, and he and Talia make such an awesome couple!
I absolutely love how Talia uses her talent and skill with technology to stop criminals and save the day, and I especially loved that the tech speak was written so well that I found it easy to follow and never felt confused about what was going on, even though I am not a computer genius!
The suspense was fabulous, as I have come to expect from Lisa Phillips' books!
Once again I adored the banter and camaraderie between the members of the Northwest Counter-Terrorism Task Force team and can't wait for the next time I get to hang out with this gang of characters that feel like friends!
This book was just SOOOO good, I absolutely loved everything about it and cannot wait for the next book in the series! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! You won't want to miss a moment of this action-packed romantic suspense series!
I received an ebook copy of this book from the publisher which did not influence my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.
July 22, 2019
Talia is traumatized from her time in the hands of a hacker/ kidnapper who tried to sell her on the dark web. She is thankful that she was rescued by her boss. But even though her body has been freed, she is imprisoned by her fear.
She is determined not to let her fear defeat her, but she keeps encountering dangerous circumstances that test her faith. While investigating money transfers at a bank, she is introduced to Secret Service Agent Mason Anderson. Talia is instantly attracted to him, but is framed for theft while trying to track where the funds are being transferred to and from. Talia feels certain this is her hacker playing games with her and trying to discredit her by framing her. It takes all of her computer skills to try and track down this hacker.
The action is nonstop in this book as Talia and Mason try to track down the hacker. They are shot at, beaten up, and attacked by various computer programs set to trap Talia and bring her once again under the control of her hacker. The Northwest Counter -Terrorism Task Force members join forces to protect Talia and put an end to the threat against her.
Third Hour is an excellent read. I had a really hard time putting it down. The suspense started at the beginning of the book and carried through to the end. FIVE STARS!
She is determined not to let her fear defeat her, but she keeps encountering dangerous circumstances that test her faith. While investigating money transfers at a bank, she is introduced to Secret Service Agent Mason Anderson. Talia is instantly attracted to him, but is framed for theft while trying to track where the funds are being transferred to and from. Talia feels certain this is her hacker playing games with her and trying to discredit her by framing her. It takes all of her computer skills to try and track down this hacker.
The action is nonstop in this book as Talia and Mason try to track down the hacker. They are shot at, beaten up, and attacked by various computer programs set to trap Talia and bring her once again under the control of her hacker. The Northwest Counter -Terrorism Task Force members join forces to protect Talia and put an end to the threat against her.
Third Hour is an excellent read. I had a really hard time putting it down. The suspense started at the beginning of the book and carried through to the end. FIVE STARS!
August 2, 2019
Another action packed story in the NW Counter-Terrorism series.
This story is about Talia, our resident genius hacker. I love this character! I'm am definitely not a techno nerd so what she is able to do on a computer is just awesome! Unfortunately it has caused her trouble in the past and will again in this book - and her last encounter with the elusive "Hacker" has left her with a case of PTSD.
On an assignment to check the security of a bank, Talia meets a secret-service agent, Mason. It doesn't turn out to be the easy job that she was hoping it would be and suddenly her world spins out of control once again. Mason doesn't know her and he doesn't trust her because of the events that happen at the bank, but soon figures out that there is more going on than meets the eye.
There was just one strong slang word that I found in this story but otherwise it is a clean read.
This story is about Talia, our resident genius hacker. I love this character! I'm am definitely not a techno nerd so what she is able to do on a computer is just awesome! Unfortunately it has caused her trouble in the past and will again in this book - and her last encounter with the elusive "Hacker" has left her with a case of PTSD.
On an assignment to check the security of a bank, Talia meets a secret-service agent, Mason. It doesn't turn out to be the easy job that she was hoping it would be and suddenly her world spins out of control once again. Mason doesn't know her and he doesn't trust her because of the events that happen at the bank, but soon figures out that there is more going on than meets the eye.
There was just one strong slang word that I found in this story but otherwise it is a clean read.
May 2, 2024
I am absolutely devouring this series. It is definitely best read in order, though each book can stand alone, there is an overarching mystery and all of the characters in this team reappear to a high extent in each book. I love this series. The idea of a task force with characters from different lettered agencies is fascinating. I'm liking the law enforcement expertise involved in each book and the interesting and different crimes and criminals that they come up against. These stories are new and fresh and I'm kind of hurrying with this review because I literally can't wait to go start the next book.
September 10, 2019
All for one and one for all
A lot of action and some great characters. I do enjoy these books even though it's a little hard to follow the plot and there are loose ends left. (Who was the hacker? Who was the dead girl Talia had been chained to?) Sometimes this elite task force seems to go into potentially dangerous situations too casually and without enough planning. I liked focusing on Talia and having her character fleshed out more. Looking forward to the next book!
A lot of action and some great characters. I do enjoy these books even though it's a little hard to follow the plot and there are loose ends left. (Who was the hacker? Who was the dead girl Talia had been chained to?) Sometimes this elite task force seems to go into potentially dangerous situations too casually and without enough planning. I liked focusing on Talia and having her character fleshed out more. Looking forward to the next book!
March 10, 2023
This is an excellent series to be reading. Third Hour did not disappoint me at all. Things were intense with Talia and the hacker. The hacker seemed to be one step ahead of her the whole way. Lots of drama and excitement and a little romance between Talia and Mason made it hard to put this book down. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!
September 11, 2019
Fast paced suspense.
Mason gets involved with the Northwest-counter-Terrorism task force. But can he protect his heart once he meets Talia.
Mason finds out he is in a fight for his life and for Talias life.
Mason gets involved with the Northwest-counter-Terrorism task force. But can he protect his heart once he meets Talia.
Mason finds out he is in a fight for his life and for Talias life.
February 6, 2020
Wow!
This book has so much suspense and action that all I can say is, "Wow!" The characters are interesting and wonderful. The writing flows so well that it carries me from one scene to the next. And it's such a pleasure to read a clean suspense with a bit of romance book.
This book has so much suspense and action that all I can say is, "Wow!" The characters are interesting and wonderful. The writing flows so well that it carries me from one scene to the next. And it's such a pleasure to read a clean suspense with a bit of romance book.
February 10, 2020
Good
I’m being able to read the series all together which can be good and bad. I really enjoy these books tho this one frustrated me a bit - I won’t detail to give anything away. Saying that it is still a good read and I’m ready for the next one
I’m being able to read the series all together which can be good and bad. I really enjoy these books tho this one frustrated me a bit - I won’t detail to give anything away. Saying that it is still a good read and I’m ready for the next one
April 3, 2022
Third Hour- characters like family
I’m enjoying these books and getting to know the characters. So enjoyable. Fast paced. Encouraging storyline. Love these guys. Their lives are wrapped around each other in caring concern.
I’m enjoying these books and getting to know the characters. So enjoyable. Fast paced. Encouraging storyline. Love these guys. Their lives are wrapped around each other in caring concern.
September 23, 2022
Suspense, action and friendship
Friends protect one of their teammates no matter the cost. Talia, tech genius, has to rely on her teammates to rescue her again. After being implicated as a bank robber and returning the money, the Secret Service guy protects Talia the best he can.
Friends protect one of their teammates no matter the cost. Talia, tech genius, has to rely on her teammates to rescue her again. After being implicated as a bank robber and returning the money, the Secret Service guy protects Talia the best he can.
July 23, 2019
Totally action packed; I didn't want to put it down. This is a great Romantic Suspense.
July 24, 2019
Phillips does it again! Another book that is hard to put down until the end. She will keep you guessing until the very end. Catch the read, and you will be hooked by the author
July 31, 2019
I couldn't put it down ! Can't wait to read number four in the series. Definitely kept me guessing!.
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November 28, 2019
Love the series.
Kept my attention...
Kept my attention...
December 24, 2019
More layers to the mystery for this task force. Talia's romance is perfect for her.
January 2, 2020
Loved the Suspense
I loved the suspense,twists and turns.
The storyline and the characters were superb.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romantic suspense.
I loved the suspense,twists and turns.
The storyline and the characters were superb.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romantic suspense.
April 8, 2020
Great!
This is the third of this series I have read and all are great books. The characters are real and you can't out it down till the end.
This is the third of this series I have read and all are great books. The characters are real and you can't out it down till the end.
April 12, 2020
Enjoyable week can’t wait for the next one
October 9, 2022
the third is just as good as the first two!
Totally recommend this to everyone don’t forget to read the first two! Lisa Phillips knocked it out of the park again!
Totally recommend this to everyone don’t forget to read the first two! Lisa Phillips knocked it out of the park again!
March 12, 2023
This series just gets better with each book, possibly because most of the same people are in every book and the group keeps developing more with each new book
March 21, 2023
Another amazing chapter in the world of this team! You’ll feel like you have whiplash as take it all in as you race to finish the book. The series keeps getting better!!
June 10, 2025
Talia is still a target. Mason vows to keep her safe. Victoria’s team must all work together.
May 16, 2020
THIRD. HOUR. Lisa Phillips
Talia loves gold, gold shoes and gold purses. Been a whiz at hacking files since twelve years old. Taking a job, and going to the bank and showing them where they were vulnerable. Within seconds her screen showed a deposit,to her account. Fear, as she scrambled to transfer it back. the hacker who kidnapped her, he has found her. Mason wants her to back off and arrest her, thinking,she wasn’t who’s she said. Then to find the bank is being robbed, only one man. The plot is just beginning, with non stop action. Who is the hacker, is it someone she knows,is there a mole in the agency. Another top story of intrigue to the end.
Talia loves gold, gold shoes and gold purses. Been a whiz at hacking files since twelve years old. Taking a job, and going to the bank and showing them where they were vulnerable. Within seconds her screen showed a deposit,to her account. Fear, as she scrambled to transfer it back. the hacker who kidnapped her, he has found her. Mason wants her to back off and arrest her, thinking,she wasn’t who’s she said. Then to find the bank is being robbed, only one man. The plot is just beginning, with non stop action. Who is the hacker, is it someone she knows,is there a mole in the agency. Another top story of intrigue to the end.
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