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Last Chance County #4
Expired Hero
She won't risk reliving the past.
He won't stop trying to remember his.
Kaylee lives a safe life, and that's the way she likes it. The past and its danger should stay buried where it can't trap her. As soon as she hands off her brother's package to the right person, things can go back to normal.
If she manages to live that long.
Stuart's mind hasn't been right since he was captured by the enemy. He won't let revenge go, not when the betrayal cost him so much. Just as soon as he can remember what happened--and Kaylee's part in it--he'll be free.
When the threat reaches Kaylee's doorstep, Stuart is her only hope of staying alive--once they discover they can trust each other. Friends show their true colors, secrets are revealed and the town goes all-in to save one of their own from the biggest threat they've faced yet.
He won't stop trying to remember his.
Kaylee lives a safe life, and that's the way she likes it. The past and its danger should stay buried where it can't trap her. As soon as she hands off her brother's package to the right person, things can go back to normal.
If she manages to live that long.
Stuart's mind hasn't been right since he was captured by the enemy. He won't let revenge go, not when the betrayal cost him so much. Just as soon as he can remember what happened--and Kaylee's part in it--he'll be free.
When the threat reaches Kaylee's doorstep, Stuart is her only hope of staying alive--once they discover they can trust each other. Friends show their true colors, secrets are revealed and the town goes all-in to save one of their own from the biggest threat they've faced yet.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 11, 2020
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About the author
Lisa Phillips
167 books873 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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January 14, 2021
Really liked the two main characters in Expired Hero. What's not to love about a book loving heroine?
The story line got rather twisted and borderline unrealistic toward the end. Overall, a good suspense novel and I'll continue with the series.
The story line got rather twisted and borderline unrealistic toward the end. Overall, a good suspense novel and I'll continue with the series.
April 11, 2022
I’m enjoying the stories in this series but whoever was in charge of editing has failed terribly. The names are mixed up at least twice. At one point Stuart is referred to as Patrick. Another has Kaylee as Kayla. And in the next book, which I am reading now, Kaylee is called Keeley. The stories are great but it’s frustrating that the editing is so poor.
April 12, 2021
I like this series and this book continues with quality storytelling. IMHO the author has some trouble with continuity within the story, in that I find it hard to know if we've transitioned to the next moment, day, week or month, but that doesn't take much away from the building suspense. Stuart made a huge jump in his faith with no explanation as to how his heart and mind changed, which was surprising. Nonstop action, sweet romance, Last Chance characters included in the action and a satisfying ending. Looking forward to the next book!
August 24, 2020
AMAZING!!!!!
This author has a very vivid imagination. This book was a hard read for me. I think it may have been because there was so much "busyness" in the story that it was hard for me to get into the rhythm of of the story. It might not happen like that for anyone else; that's just my opinion. But I did enjoy the book and I look forward to the rest of the books in this series.
This author has a very vivid imagination. This book was a hard read for me. I think it may have been because there was so much "busyness" in the story that it was hard for me to get into the rhythm of of the story. It might not happen like that for anyone else; that's just my opinion. But I did enjoy the book and I look forward to the rest of the books in this series.
September 26, 2022
WOW!!! What an adventure!
WOW, wow, WOW!! This book was intense and amazing and almost impossible to put down!! Definitely one of the best romantic/suspense books I've read in a long time! Would recommend that you read the previous books in the series so you understand the characters better (especially the end!!), but it could also be read as a stand alone
WOW, wow, WOW!! This book was intense and amazing and almost impossible to put down!! Definitely one of the best romantic/suspense books I've read in a long time! Would recommend that you read the previous books in the series so you understand the characters better (especially the end!!), but it could also be read as a stand alone
August 12, 2023
Very clipped and choppy writing. It’s very difficult to follow the dialogue in the story. The premise of the story is great and the protagonist is well-characterized but the writing is very disorganized and appears disjointed with incomplete sentence structure. I just couldn’t follow the storyline, as the entire dialogue was poorly written and nearly impossible to follow.
May 16, 2024
Wow. This was not the story I was expecting but it was far above and beyond. Sooo much. Former “agents” and family ties and suspense and intrigue and danger and enemies and wow. This was an intense book. This was a different take on the brother’s best friend trope. Protector. Redemption. I can’t wait to see where this series takes us next.
August 16, 2020
A Roller Coaster Ride
Be prepared for non stop action and suspense as Lisa Phillips takes you on a wild ride of action and suspense. I loved reading it. I couldn't wait to read what happened next, but I was sad when I came to the end of the book.
Be prepared for non stop action and suspense as Lisa Phillips takes you on a wild ride of action and suspense. I loved reading it. I couldn't wait to read what happened next, but I was sad when I came to the end of the book.
August 26, 2020
Edge of your seat reading....
This book has it all. I am so looking forward to the next book, but at the same time do not want to see then end of the series. Lisa Phillips please just keep putting out these kind of books !! Fan for life....
This book has it all. I am so looking forward to the next book, but at the same time do not want to see then end of the series. Lisa Phillips please just keep putting out these kind of books !! Fan for life....
October 1, 2020
Keeps Getting Better
Lisa Phillips grabs you by the throat and pulls you through each page.
The suspense is high and the storyline is awesome.
The characters support you as your pulled along.
This book and this series are a must read and highly recommended.
Lisa Phillips grabs you by the throat and pulls you through each page.
The suspense is high and the storyline is awesome.
The characters support you as your pulled along.
This book and this series are a must read and highly recommended.
October 5, 2020
Good book
As always, Lisa Phillips come through again. Keeping you in suspense, with a little romance. Good clean Christian writing without the language, sex, and any gruesome details.
As always, Lisa Phillips come through again. Keeping you in suspense, with a little romance. Good clean Christian writing without the language, sex, and any gruesome details.
January 9, 2021
Wow!
Each book keeps getting better and better. This is a great series. I love all the characters. They are so real. Flawed, human but trying to be all God wants them to be. I can't wait to read the next book!
Each book keeps getting better and better. This is a great series. I love all the characters. They are so real. Flawed, human but trying to be all God wants them to be. I can't wait to read the next book!
January 21, 2021
“There were two people in the diner with the potential to kill him.”
Expired Hero is totally awesome! From the fantastic first line to the awesome cliffhanger, this story captures your attention and leaves you wanting to read more. I think this is the best book in the series so far.
Expired Hero is totally awesome! From the fantastic first line to the awesome cliffhanger, this story captures your attention and leaves you wanting to read more. I think this is the best book in the series so far.
February 5, 2021
Too dark for me
This book has wonderful characters and I love the Christian message sprinkled throughout the book. But for me some of it was too dark and it was just too long and twisty.
This book has wonderful characters and I love the Christian message sprinkled throughout the book. But for me some of it was too dark and it was just too long and twisty.
April 2, 2021
Life in Last Chance keeps getting more and more interesting
Life in Last Chance keeps getting more and more interesting. Will Kaylee survive? Will Stuart overcome his PTSD in time to save her?
Life in Last Chance keeps getting more and more interesting. Will Kaylee survive? Will Stuart overcome his PTSD in time to save her?
December 23, 2021
Complicated Storyline
This 4th book is fast paced and full of surprises, yet it leaves many questions unanswered. Lots of bloodshed and "bad" guys were a bit too much, and references to prayer too scarce.
This 4th book is fast paced and full of surprises, yet it leaves many questions unanswered. Lots of bloodshed and "bad" guys were a bit too much, and references to prayer too scarce.
February 9, 2022
#4 of the series is the best so far
The first 2 were ok enough to want to see what would happen next. This one, though far fetched at times was an exciting and intriguing mystery with many surprising turns!
The first 2 were ok enough to want to see what would happen next. This one, though far fetched at times was an exciting and intriguing mystery with many surprising turns!
January 7, 2024
Kaylee just wants to live a quiet, unassuming life in Last Chance. Kaylee recognizes PTSD in Stuart and helps in different situations. Her brother has thrown her into a dangerous situation. She and Stuart must work together to find answers and safety.
May 19, 2024
The best of the series so far. Excellent twists and action. Phillips does a great job developing the characters through the series and showing the messy part of life. This is an exciting standalone, but even richer if you are able to read the whole series.
November 27, 2024
Action packed with lots of character detail. Kaylee has something that a lot of people want to get their hands on. Stuart is trying to look out for Kaylee. Brad was his special Op's partner and he's Kaylee's brother.
This one will keep you turning the pages!
This one will keep you turning the pages!
October 17, 2020
Bourne Identify meets Last Chance. The mystery of the series continues with a struggling assassin trying to reform and become the hero our quiet heroine needs.
December 14, 2020
Outstanding
There is So much action in this book will keep your heart racing from beginning to the end. When you add a little romance to it then it has it all.
There is So much action in this book will keep your heart racing from beginning to the end. When you add a little romance to it then it has it all.
December 31, 2020
Wonderful series with characters you want on your side, if for no other reason than to keep their nemesis looking at them and not you.
January 22, 2021
loved it
February 17, 2021
Great series
Getting ready to read the next book. Can’t wait!! This has been an excellent find having never read anything by Lisa Phillips. Like finding a pearl in an oyster.
Getting ready to read the next book. Can’t wait!! This has been an excellent find having never read anything by Lisa Phillips. Like finding a pearl in an oyster.
June 14, 2021
Can’t stop!!
Expired Hero…..heroes never expire…they live on and on! It’s just built in, d as no this book has me wanting more! Expired Game here I come!!!
Expired Hero…..heroes never expire…they live on and on! It’s just built in, d as no this book has me wanting more! Expired Game here I come!!!
August 5, 2021
Good
a book in this series about how people who are evil and willing to use others to commit crimes for
a book in this series about how people who are evil and willing to use others to commit crimes for
March 26, 2022
I found this book very engaging and was not expecting that her parents' murder was tied into this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2023
Good book on to the next😊
June 20, 2023
Another gripping tale—-heavy on the action & romance! Wow—this series keeps you wanting to devour the next book in line…which is what I can’t wait to do!
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