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Hostage
Her confidence shot, Agent Macy Packer desperately wants to go back to her regular life, before she was taken hostage. To forget the pain, the fear and forget the man that helped her through all of it, then disappeared.Kane Bledsoe is finally healed, his scars serving as a reminder of his time in captivity. But all he can think about is the blue-eyed woman that saved him. She had saved them all and left him with a burning hope.A chance meeting and an attack prove Macy is still in danger. Kane pushes himself into the investigation, doing what he can to provide protection.The enemy is clear, he wants Macy. Kane will have to decide just how far he’s willing to go to protect her. Can he sacrifice himself when the time comes?
312 pages, Paperback
Published September 8, 2020
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Cindy Bonds
8 books23 followersDebut author Cindy Bonds has enjoyed suspense and storytelling all her life. After taking on writing as a hobby, she's looking to make her mark on the Christian book industry with her military characters and tension-filled scenes. When she's not writing or reading, Cindy enjoys spending time with her two children and her husband in their rural Arkansas town.
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September 13, 2020
This book starts with action, and the action doesn't let up. Cindy Bonds did a great job with her debut novel. The main characters struggle against internal battles and external forces as they work to stop an evil man who stays one step ahead of them throughout the story.
If you like Romantic Suspense, I recommend adding Hostage to your library.
If you like Romantic Suspense, I recommend adding Hostage to your library.
October 18, 2020
Hostage by Cindy Bonds is just what the title of this review says. The book starts with a bang and doesn't slow down much until the end. This is a great read and, if you like mystery, you will not want to put the book down until you read one more page.
The characters in the book are all dealing with their separate issues and the author does a beautiful job of working through the trauma that exists, is inevitable, in certain types of jobs. The importance of love, forgiveness, and understanding that we need God are so important in this book and it should be on your reading list now!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher without the obligation to leave a review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
The characters in the book are all dealing with their separate issues and the author does a beautiful job of working through the trauma that exists, is inevitable, in certain types of jobs. The importance of love, forgiveness, and understanding that we need God are so important in this book and it should be on your reading list now!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher without the obligation to leave a review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
October 7, 2020
Agent Macy Packer was taken as a hostage. She wants to forget the pain and the man that helped her through it, then disappears. Kane Bledsoe's scars serve as a reminder of his time in captivity. All he thinks about is the blue-eyed woman that saved him They meet. Macy is still in danger. Kane pushes himself into the investigation.
A great read with lots of action. The characters are interesting as they figure out the path for their lives. Tension stayed high at times. I look forward to more books by Cindy.
A great read with lots of action. The characters are interesting as they figure out the path for their lives. Tension stayed high at times. I look forward to more books by Cindy.
April 11, 2021
Hostage
What I liked: The struggles of keeping faith when everything crumbles and nothing is left. Also, mentioning Paul and the similarity to today’s struggles with believing God loves the messy and broken.
What I didn’t like: Both characters had a God-like complex, thinking Only they could save the day or that they were so important it had to be them that needed to do the sacrificing
What improvements: A little scattered and hard to follow after the compound. Then it got back on track again.
What I liked: The struggles of keeping faith when everything crumbles and nothing is left. Also, mentioning Paul and the similarity to today’s struggles with believing God loves the messy and broken.
What I didn’t like: Both characters had a God-like complex, thinking Only they could save the day or that they were so important it had to be them that needed to do the sacrificing
What improvements: A little scattered and hard to follow after the compound. Then it got back on track again.
December 22, 2021
Action-packed from page one to the end!
Female protagonist Macy Packer is strong and human
The faith and grace elements are strong and consistent throughout the book
Professional therapy is encouraged for those suffering from PTSD and trauma
Great use of dialogue to keep the story moving forward
Enough but not too many characters to keep straight
Sometimes the plot doesn’t quite make sense
Romance goes a bit too fast and is unrealistic and cheesy
Female protagonist Macy Packer is strong and human
The faith and grace elements are strong and consistent throughout the book
Professional therapy is encouraged for those suffering from PTSD and trauma
Great use of dialogue to keep the story moving forward
Enough but not too many characters to keep straight
Sometimes the plot doesn’t quite make sense
Romance goes a bit too fast and is unrealistic and cheesy
March 22, 2021
Refreshingly non-formulaic!
Appreciated characters whose faith journeys are organically central to the storyline rather than characters who happen to be Christians and also happen to be in a suspenseful story.
Appreciated characters whose faith journeys are organically central to the storyline rather than characters who happen to be Christians and also happen to be in a suspenseful story.
May 8, 2021
Very good!!
First book I have read by this author. Will read her writings again. There is faith, suspense, and some romance involved. The only con was I'd like to have a touch more info about the characters.
First book I have read by this author. Will read her writings again. There is faith, suspense, and some romance involved. The only con was I'd like to have a touch more info about the characters.
August 3, 2023
Forgiveness required
This is the second book by this author that I've read. Cindy Bonds stories grab you and won't let you go until you know the fate of the characters. They are a great read.
This is the second book by this author that I've read. Cindy Bonds stories grab you and won't let you go until you know the fate of the characters. They are a great read.
December 15, 2023
Action packed romantic Thriller that kept me up at night... The author impacted me regarding struggling faith in the fave of danger... And the main characters finding their way to God is just (swoon)
LOVED IT!!!
LOVED IT!!!
March 7, 2021
Surprising, disappointing
Capture, escape. . .repeat about 4 times. Lots and lots of gratuitous violence for a story heavy with a religious focus.
Capture, escape. . .repeat about 4 times. Lots and lots of gratuitous violence for a story heavy with a religious focus.
March 18, 2021
Good read
This book was a great read. It kept me wondering what was next. It has a lot of suspense and makes you wonder, who did it, who is the bad guy, how will they find him.
This book was a great read. It kept me wondering what was next. It has a lot of suspense and makes you wonder, who did it, who is the bad guy, how will they find him.
April 26, 2021
Not well written. I couldn't even get out of chapter 1. Not for me.
February 4, 2024
Great suspenseful read.... but man was the author rough on Kane and Macy
March 25, 2024
great book
I enjoyed reading this book by this author. She did a great job writing this book. I will be looking for more books by her.
I enjoyed reading this book by this author. She did a great job writing this book. I will be looking for more books by her.
October 4, 2020
Excellent story line that grabbed me from the first page! I loved seeing the love grow between Kane and Macy. Watching Kane as he discovers a God who will never leave him brought that redemption thread in with a punch and I might have cheered a time or two. Seeing people find God in the midst of their strongest trials is one of my favorite story lines. Real struggles are balanced with God's mercy in "Hostage" and I highly recommend for fans of Dani Pettrey or Lisa Harris. The story is action-packed but with enough character growth and reality mixed in that you won't be able to put it down. I read it straight through in one sitting. Can't wait to see what the author writes next!
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