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Dangerous Amish Showdown
From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Mary Alford
Under siege in Amish country…
She must fight for their lives.
Gunshots shatter Willa Lambright’s placid Montana evening—and that’s before she discovers on-the-run lawman Mason Shetler on her doorstep. Willa hadn’t glimpsed her childhood friend since he’d turned his back on Amish country years before. Now the US marshal’s returned with an injured partner, a young witness he must protect at all costs…and vicious Mafia agents dead set on making sure none of them survive.
From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.
Under siege in Amish country…
She must fight for their lives.
Gunshots shatter Willa Lambright’s placid Montana evening—and that’s before she discovers on-the-run lawman Mason Shetler on her doorstep. Willa hadn’t glimpsed her childhood friend since he’d turned his back on Amish country years before. Now the US marshal’s returned with an injured partner, a young witness he must protect at all costs…and vicious Mafia agents dead set on making sure none of them survive.
From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 24, 2021
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Mary Alford
189 books1,230 followersMary Alford is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author who loves giving her readers the unexpected, combining unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots that result in stories the reader can’t put down. Her books have garnered several awards and nominations. Mary lives deep in the heart of Texas with her husband, two cats, and a dog. Discover more about Mary and her books at www.maryalford.net.
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August 25, 2021
Dangerous Amish Showdown is a tale of suspense, courage, and great danger. The characters of Mason and Eric, U.S. Marshall's responsible for the safety of Samantha, a young child, find themselves in a run for their lives. Making a run from their vehicle, Eric & Mason find their way to Willa's house where the present coincides with his past Amish roots. Together they need put the past behind them and save the girl's life.
The storyline is fast-paced, fraught with danger and fear, but Willa and her mother never lose their faith. Their trust in God remains strong. The ending wrapped everything up nicely along with a few surprises. A must-read for fans of Amish and Suspense novels. I literally couldn't put it down.
I received a copy from the author and choose to review it. All opinions are my own.
The storyline is fast-paced, fraught with danger and fear, but Willa and her mother never lose their faith. Their trust in God remains strong. The ending wrapped everything up nicely along with a few surprises. A must-read for fans of Amish and Suspense novels. I literally couldn't put it down.
I received a copy from the author and choose to review it. All opinions are my own.
September 2, 2022
Absolutely loved this Amish Mystery. A good mystery makes you think you KNOW who the culprit is ... then it's not. And you find a new must-be-him/her! Etc. Etc. This one had me guessing to the end.
You'll find this one on Kindle Unlimited.
You'll find this one on Kindle Unlimited.
July 31, 2021
This read will keep you on the edge of your seat, holding your breath, and wondering whom or if anyone is going to get out alive.
Such evil is presented here. Men going to all lengths to cover up their evil deeds, including killing a young little girl.
Then we have US Marshall's willing to give the ultimate to protect this child. With bullets flying, we end up in Amish country, and we find compassion, and again willingness to help this child.
We also have a wayward Amish man who is very familiar will this community, having left, and can you go home again? He is welcomed by the family who opens their door to their plight, and the young woman who has secretly had feeling for him for a long time, but he had left and became a US Marshall.
Will evil prevail? Keep reading to the end, and the updates!
I received this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to give a positive review.
Such evil is presented here. Men going to all lengths to cover up their evil deeds, including killing a young little girl.
Then we have US Marshall's willing to give the ultimate to protect this child. With bullets flying, we end up in Amish country, and we find compassion, and again willingness to help this child.
We also have a wayward Amish man who is very familiar will this community, having left, and can you go home again? He is welcomed by the family who opens their door to their plight, and the young woman who has secretly had feeling for him for a long time, but he had left and became a US Marshall.
Will evil prevail? Keep reading to the end, and the updates!
I received this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to give a positive review.
August 21, 2021
The drama started on page one and almost didn't let up. It was clear from the beginning that Mason and his partner Erik loved the little girl they had sworn to protect and would do anything to see her safe.
Dangerous Amish Showdown was an intense look at what could happen if the forces of darkness focused all their efforts for use on a single target.
I admired the characters bravery as they stood up against what seemed like insurmountable obstacles. Though there was a lot of drama, there were also sweet moments which showed Willa reconnecting with her childhood friend and everyone bonding with the little girl and uniting to protect her.
Readers will be reminded that we are not beyond redemption. God is willing to forgive us if we'd only stop running from Him and seek forgiveness.
I received an advanced reader's copy from the publisher through Celebrate Lit; a positive review was not required.
Dangerous Amish Showdown was an intense look at what could happen if the forces of darkness focused all their efforts for use on a single target.
I admired the characters bravery as they stood up against what seemed like insurmountable obstacles. Though there was a lot of drama, there were also sweet moments which showed Willa reconnecting with her childhood friend and everyone bonding with the little girl and uniting to protect her.
Readers will be reminded that we are not beyond redemption. God is willing to forgive us if we'd only stop running from Him and seek forgiveness.
I received an advanced reader's copy from the publisher through Celebrate Lit; a positive review was not required.
September 28, 2021
Imagine a little girl who has witnessed her parents being murdered, and is now being pursued by the killers. Throw in two US Marshals who are unsuccessful in finding her safe shelter, because there's a mole who keeps revealing where they are. The first pages of this book set the pace, and that pace is 'hold on to your hats'! Dangerous Amish Showdown is filled with non-stop action, constant danger, and questions with no easy answers, as Mason Shetler returns to the place where he grew up. Would Mafia hitmen think to look in Amish country for two US Marshals and a six-year-old girl? Mason and Willa Lambright once enjoyed a childhood friendship in their Amish community, and now, Willa and her mother may be their last chance. Are these Amish women willing to put their own lives at risk to help someone who had walked away from his Amish upbringing?
"No matter what happens here, you are an admirable man, and you are doing what Gott wishes you to do to protect this precious kinna. And us."
These very wise words from Willa's mother Beth remind Mason of the belief that he had once possessed, and a big part of this story is his return to faith in God. Author Mary Alford also shows the renewal of his friendship with Willa. Is it possible that there could be a second chance at romance.
Dangerous Amish Showdown is a heartwarming story that you won't want to miss. Fans of romantic Christian suspense, this book is for you!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Celebrate Lit. There was no obligation for a positive review, These are my own thoughts.
"No matter what happens here, you are an admirable man, and you are doing what Gott wishes you to do to protect this precious kinna. And us."
These very wise words from Willa's mother Beth remind Mason of the belief that he had once possessed, and a big part of this story is his return to faith in God. Author Mary Alford also shows the renewal of his friendship with Willa. Is it possible that there could be a second chance at romance.
Dangerous Amish Showdown is a heartwarming story that you won't want to miss. Fans of romantic Christian suspense, this book is for you!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Celebrate Lit. There was no obligation for a positive review, These are my own thoughts.
August 18, 2021
Dangerous Amish Showdown has enough tender moments to give the reader a chance to take a breath before it dives back into nail-biting suspense. US Marshal Mason Shetler and Amish woman Willa Lambright live in two different worlds. Mason and his partner are trying to keep a little girl, Samantha, safe so that she can testify at her parents' murder trial, but the bad guys keep finding them. Willa does her best to run the farm and care for her ill mother. What happens when these two worlds collide makes for an incredibly exciting story and a sweet romance. I highly recommend this book!
September 6, 2021
This was an action packed from the start to the end. US Marshall Mason Shelter and Erik Timmons are forced to seek coverage in West Kootenai Amish Country with their young witness. Mason knew the area from his younger years and found shelter at the Lambright’s house. He didn’t want to endanger Willa and her ailing mother’s life but with the enemy out there he had no choice. The suspense and heart pounding scenes didn’t stop but danger and evil men kept surrounding the property. The primary characters had determination to fight till the end and save the young child who had been through so much already. Will they all be destroyed or will their faith and prayers bring backup to rescue them and capture the offenders?
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit and was under no obligation to write a positive review. I have shared my own opinion.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit and was under no obligation to write a positive review. I have shared my own opinion.
October 2, 2021
Dangerous Amish Showdown is a high-octane romantic suspense stand-alone by Mary Alford. US Marshal Mason Shetler and his partner, Erik Timmons return to an Amish community from Mason’s past to protect a six-year-old witness.
I loved the relationships involving the six-year-old and the different adults. Children often bring out the best in people, and this is certainly true of little Samantha. It is heart-warming to see the interactions between Mason and Samantha, Willa and Samantha, and Beth and Samantha.
I loved the strength portrayed by not only the main characters, but by Beth, who has a huge issue of her own, and by little Samantha. I did think perhaps Samantha was expected to “be strong” a few too many times for a child of her age.
The premise of the novel seemed very realistic as Alford sets it up. This is one romantic suspense story I could envision all too well. My grandfather’s house had a root cellar with a trap door in the kitchen. It was covered by a rug when we were little. This enabled me to live out the action in my head way too well!
One thing I wished for, was some humor to break the tension in a few spots. I felt like I was in a bad dream, playing the same scene over and over again, without resolution for the longest time. This stretched my perception of plausibility.
Alford writes in an easy to read style, and shows growth in her characters. Willa must help Mason deal with his own doubts and guilt before he can consider returning home. I also appreciated the growing role of faith in Mason’s life as he progresses through the standoff.
The resolution is sweet and endearing. If you are a fan of romantic suspense, Amish, or children, this might be a good novel for you to add to your
reading list.
I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher through Celebrate Lit. No positive review was required and all thoughts are my own.
I loved the relationships involving the six-year-old and the different adults. Children often bring out the best in people, and this is certainly true of little Samantha. It is heart-warming to see the interactions between Mason and Samantha, Willa and Samantha, and Beth and Samantha.
I loved the strength portrayed by not only the main characters, but by Beth, who has a huge issue of her own, and by little Samantha. I did think perhaps Samantha was expected to “be strong” a few too many times for a child of her age.
The premise of the novel seemed very realistic as Alford sets it up. This is one romantic suspense story I could envision all too well. My grandfather’s house had a root cellar with a trap door in the kitchen. It was covered by a rug when we were little. This enabled me to live out the action in my head way too well!
One thing I wished for, was some humor to break the tension in a few spots. I felt like I was in a bad dream, playing the same scene over and over again, without resolution for the longest time. This stretched my perception of plausibility.
Alford writes in an easy to read style, and shows growth in her characters. Willa must help Mason deal with his own doubts and guilt before he can consider returning home. I also appreciated the growing role of faith in Mason’s life as he progresses through the standoff.
The resolution is sweet and endearing. If you are a fan of romantic suspense, Amish, or children, this might be a good novel for you to add to your
reading list.
I received a copy of this book from the author and publisher through Celebrate Lit. No positive review was required and all thoughts are my own.
August 25, 2021
Dangerous Amish Showdown was action-packed from beginning to end. It was hard to imagine how these characters were going to make it out of this situation alive. It seemed for most of the book that they just could not catch a break. As soon as they made a plan to try to get to help, they encountered the enemy. In the face of these odds, Willa and Mason did all that they could to protect Samantha from bad guys who just kept coming!
I liked that Willa and Mason were drawn to each other after so many years apart. I enjoyed that they both realized how much they still cared for each other. Yet, there were some potential obstacles to a life together that they had to work through.
Mason’s brothers have been featured in other Amish suspense books written by this author and I liked that the author brought Mason home in this one. But don’t worry, this book is definitely able to be read as a stand alone novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
I liked that Willa and Mason were drawn to each other after so many years apart. I enjoyed that they both realized how much they still cared for each other. Yet, there were some potential obstacles to a life together that they had to work through.
Mason’s brothers have been featured in other Amish suspense books written by this author and I liked that the author brought Mason home in this one. But don’t worry, this book is definitely able to be read as a stand alone novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
September 3, 2021
Dangerous Amish Showdown is a very thrilling story written by Mary Alford. I have read many stories by this author and have never been disappointed. This story starts right out with suspense and continues all the way through which makes it difficult to put down. When ex-Amish Mason Shelter shows up in the middle of the night at his lifelong friend Willa Lam rights cabin she is shocked but also willing to help him. Mason is a US Marshall and on the run to protect a five year old witness. With his partner seriously injured from a gunshot wound and no cell phone to call for help things get serious real fast especially since they are being chased by a big gang of thugs out to kill the witness. The author has done a tremendous job telling this story and there is never a full moment.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response and all opinions are my own. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
I was not given a complimentary copy of this book to read and review. I was not approached to post a favorable response and all opinions are my own. I have rated this story with five stars for meeting my expectations of a wonderful story that I can highly recommend to others.
October 2, 2021
This story is filled with romance and suspense. There are lots of thrills. Mason and Willa are great together. I love that Mason wonders why he really left the Amish faith. Samantha was a brave little girl. There was a lot of action throughout the whole story. I received a copy of this book from the author and Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
September 28, 2021
“What dangerous events had taken place near her peaceful community to bring back a man who’d professed he would never return to the Plain life again? And what deadly effects would his return have on her simple world?”
A different take on the Amish romance novel, Mary Alford’s “Dangerous Amish Showdown” introduces readers to US Marshal Mason Shetler, his partner Erik Timmons, and a precocious six-year-old named Samantha. She is under their care as a member of the witness protection program due to witnessing the murder of her parents, and Mason is determined to keep her safe at all costs. Ironically, doing so leads him home to West Kootenai, the Amish community of his youth and the place that he fled thirteen years earlier, and his childhood friend, Willa Lambright. A faceoff against the Mafia on a remote Montana farm does not present good odds, but it may offer unexpected redemption.
When I consider the romantic suspense genre, Amish fiction is not the first thing that comes to mind, especially when the Mafia is involved! This anomaly is therefore intriguing, and I appreciate how Alford utilizes it to encapsulate a story about redemption and deliverance. Even though Samantha is ultimately the target, it is Mason’s faith that has been under fire since the events that caused him to leave his Amish upbringing, and “Dangerous Amish Showdown” highlights both the physical and spiritual battles that we face in this life. In many ways it parallels the Biblical story of the prodigal son, as Mason is slowly able to see the winding path of his life: “Through the years of beating himself up for the decisions he’d made back then, Mason hadn’t really thought about God directing each one of them, taking Mason’s missteps and using them for His purposes.” Even when those purposes include heartache and suffering.
Throughout the gripping narrative, Willa and her ailing mother, Beth, demonstrate the essential, life-giving power of godly faith in the midst of great trials, against overwhelming odds. As such, the sacrificial nature of these women and of the Marshals serves to remind readers of Jesus and His ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. As the situation becomes more dire for the characters, Matthew 19:26 kept coming to mind, wherein Jesus tells His disciples: “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” The same God who knows each sparrow that falls to the ground is the same God who watches over us, and nothing is too hard for Him. He is always the victor of showdowns with evil.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
A different take on the Amish romance novel, Mary Alford’s “Dangerous Amish Showdown” introduces readers to US Marshal Mason Shetler, his partner Erik Timmons, and a precocious six-year-old named Samantha. She is under their care as a member of the witness protection program due to witnessing the murder of her parents, and Mason is determined to keep her safe at all costs. Ironically, doing so leads him home to West Kootenai, the Amish community of his youth and the place that he fled thirteen years earlier, and his childhood friend, Willa Lambright. A faceoff against the Mafia on a remote Montana farm does not present good odds, but it may offer unexpected redemption.
When I consider the romantic suspense genre, Amish fiction is not the first thing that comes to mind, especially when the Mafia is involved! This anomaly is therefore intriguing, and I appreciate how Alford utilizes it to encapsulate a story about redemption and deliverance. Even though Samantha is ultimately the target, it is Mason’s faith that has been under fire since the events that caused him to leave his Amish upbringing, and “Dangerous Amish Showdown” highlights both the physical and spiritual battles that we face in this life. In many ways it parallels the Biblical story of the prodigal son, as Mason is slowly able to see the winding path of his life: “Through the years of beating himself up for the decisions he’d made back then, Mason hadn’t really thought about God directing each one of them, taking Mason’s missteps and using them for His purposes.” Even when those purposes include heartache and suffering.
Throughout the gripping narrative, Willa and her ailing mother, Beth, demonstrate the essential, life-giving power of godly faith in the midst of great trials, against overwhelming odds. As such, the sacrificial nature of these women and of the Marshals serves to remind readers of Jesus and His ultimate sacrifice on our behalf. As the situation becomes more dire for the characters, Matthew 19:26 kept coming to mind, wherein Jesus tells His disciples: “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” The same God who knows each sparrow that falls to the ground is the same God who watches over us, and nothing is too hard for Him. He is always the victor of showdowns with evil.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
July 1, 2022
You will be spellbound from beginning to end as US Marshall's Mason and Eric, are protecting 6-year-old Smantha, who witnessed the murder of her parents. She is scheduled to testify against the man who killed her parents. The big-time drug runner who did the killing, because Samantha's dad got involved with this crook when he needed money, has been charged multiple times before. However, his brother, an attorney, always gets him off on a technically. He is trying to kidnap Samantha and ultimately will kill her, while Mason and Eric who have fallen in love with this little one, have to keep moving her, because the bad guys always find them. After being run off the road on their way to an Amish community where Mason had grown up. Eric gets shot quite seriously and Mason has had a bullet just graze his shoulder. so Mason gets them all through the woods and bangs on the door of his childhood friend in the Amish community in the middle of the night and asks for help. They are allowed to come him and while Mason binds up Eric's wounds, Samantha is taken in and cleaned up. as her clothes are all bloody, from where Eric was protecting her. Samantha is an exceptionally brave child, who is scared to death, but does whatever Mason tells her to do. The bad guys shoot up the house, but everyone is kept safe because of the efforts of Mason and his Amish friend. Over the course of a few days, there are multiple gun battles, but of course in books like this, the two high school sweethearts, having not seen each other is seventeen years, fall in love, , get married when the bad guys are arrested, have work to be able to adopt Samantha. I just love these clean suspenseful love stories. Thanks to the author.
August 21, 2022
This was definitely a high stress book, wondering how everyone was going to get out of this mess alive. But I knew somehow that none of the good guys were going to die, and that the bad guys would all get punished. I also knew that Mason and Willa would end up together with Samantha as their daughter. I figured that out even before some Kindle reader put it right in her review without marking it as a spoiler. Notice, I DID mark mine as a spoiler. So rude to ruin things for other readers.
What really kept me from giving this a perfect 5-star though, was not the predictable happy ending, but the whole idea that an Amish woman would willingly pick up a gun and shoot to kill. She didn’t seem to have any hesitation about it. I must have missed the part where it said how she even knew how to shoot a gun, or how she knew what a “casing” or a “mole” or a few other terms Mason used with her (or she with him) that she didn’t need an explanation to understand.
It was a pretty good story overall though, and it was suspenseful as to how the happy ending was going to come about, so I gave it 4 stars honestly.
What really kept me from giving this a perfect 5-star though, was not the predictable happy ending, but the whole idea that an Amish woman would willingly pick up a gun and shoot to kill. She didn’t seem to have any hesitation about it. I must have missed the part where it said how she even knew how to shoot a gun, or how she knew what a “casing” or a “mole” or a few other terms Mason used with her (or she with him) that she didn’t need an explanation to understand.
It was a pretty good story overall though, and it was suspenseful as to how the happy ending was going to come about, so I gave it 4 stars honestly.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 25, 2021
Dangerous Amish Showdown by Mary Alford is a love inspired suspense which means mystery and drama. How do you always get find when you are being protected? A mole maybe in the system. A young girl who is a witness to a murder is being protected by U. S. Marshall Mason. US Marshal Mason grew up in Amish but left. He takes the young girl and asks his friend from childhood, Willa. Willa, an Amish woman taking care of her ill mother, helps her friend, U. S. Marshall Mason. Mary Alford keeps the adventure and mystery fast paced. It is well written. This is a wonderful second chance romance as well as mystery and Amish as well. It keeps your attention.I really liked enjoy the strong trust in God that is an important part of the story.
I received a copy from the author and choose to review it. All opinions are my own.
I received a copy from the author and choose to review it. All opinions are my own.
May 20, 2023
This is such a good book!! Mason has been gone from his Amish home for thirteen years, and has been working as a US Marshall. When he returns, he brings trouble with him to the door of his childhood friend, Willa. Mason and his partner, Erik, are protecting six-year old Samantha. Mason has known for years that he should never have left his Amish roots; however, he couldn't imagine that what he said and did would ever be forgiven, not by God, and certainly not by his family. As Mason and Willa now are forced to work together to keep Samantha safe, Mason is finding out that just maybe it's never too late to return and that things can be forgiven.
July 13, 2023
Alot of action and suspense. A good read.
US Marshall Mason Shetler and his partner Erik are escorting and protecting a 6 year old witness who saw a man kill her parents. They are attacked on the road near where Mason grew up in the Amish community. His partner is wounded! What will he do? Can he find help and continue to keep the child safe? or will the bad guys find them and kill them all?
US Marshall Mason Shetler and his partner Erik are escorting and protecting a 6 year old witness who saw a man kill her parents. They are attacked on the road near where Mason grew up in the Amish community. His partner is wounded! What will he do? Can he find help and continue to keep the child safe? or will the bad guys find them and kill them all?
April 13, 2022
Dangerous Amish Showdown
This was such a great story of Gods goodness and protection. It shows how often we go through dark times only to come out with more blessings than we even imagined.
This was such a great story of Gods goodness and protection. It shows how often we go through dark times only to come out with more blessings than we even imagined.
April 21, 2022
All is well in God’s Time
Finding the courage to protect another person is a great example of the Life of a Policeman. Leaving the Amish Teaching was a way to run from self but when trying times came about:the Amish Life called to return Home.
Finding the courage to protect another person is a great example of the Life of a Policeman. Leaving the Amish Teaching was a way to run from self but when trying times came about:the Amish Life called to return Home.
May 11, 2022
Lots of Action and love
I always love Amish stories and their faith in God. This one is full of action as well as love. The story keeps you on your toes and up late reading to it s final
conclusion! Talented writer.
I always love Amish stories and their faith in God. This one is full of action as well as love. The story keeps you on your toes and up late reading to it s final
conclusion! Talented writer.
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February 2, 2022I love all of this authors' Amish books and this one is no exception. very enjoyable.
June 10, 2022
Dangerous
Dangerous Amish Showdown by Mary Alford is another suspenseful story by a wonderful author! I love how Willa and Mason come together with Samantha and become a family.
Dangerous Amish Showdown by Mary Alford is another suspenseful story by a wonderful author! I love how Willa and Mason come together with Samantha and become a family.
August 29, 2022
I was on the edge of my seat for the entire book. WOW!!!
July 23, 2023
WOW... Couldn't put it down. Must read
April 25, 2025
Love the storyline. Was quite interesting.
December 20, 2021
Dangerous Amish Showdown by Mary Alford
Under siege in Amish country…
She must fight for their lives.
Gunshots shatter Willa Lambright’s placid Montana evening—and that’s before she discovers on-the-run lawman Mason Shetler on her doorstep. Willa hadn’t glimpsed her childhood friend since he’d turned his back on Amish country years before. Now the US marshal’s returned with an injured partner, a young witness he must protect at all costs…and vicious Mafia agents dead set on making sure none of them survive.
This is Willa Lambright and Beth Lambright's story.
This is Samantha King, US Marshal Erik Timmons and Mason Shetler's story.
If Samantha had made even a single peep while Bartelli murdered her parents she’d be dead already.
Miles of pitch-black lurked outside the interior of the unmarked police vehicle. Rain peppered the hood and roof. The back-and-forth whooshing of the windshield wipers grated along US Marshal Mason Shetler’s nerves. Tension wound tight in his stomach. He leaned forward and watched the road through the headlights. Relaxing wasn’t an option. Somewhere out there Lucian Bartelli’s people were doing everything possible to find Mason’s young witness and silence her before Bartelli’s trial began in less than a week.
This last move marked the third in the two months Mason and his partner, Erik Timmons, had been assigned to protect Samantha King. Somehow, Bartelli kept finding them. The coincidences were beginning to pile up and Mason didn’t like where they were leading.
While Erik kept diligent watch from the passenger seat, Mason glanced briefly through the rearview mirror at the back seat where his six-year-old witness clutched the faded teddy bear tight in her arms. The last piece of her past she still had the ability to claim. Samantha stared out the window and watched the passing darkness outside the car.
The ruggedness of the countryside could be unforgiving. There were few options to escape the oncoming threat.
This was bad. So bad.
Mason’s hands tightened on the wheel while his mind went to work. At one time, he knew the area surrounding the West Kootenai Amish community better than anywhere else in the world. The remoteness of the landscape near the mountains had been the main reason he’d chosen it to keep Samantha hidden until the trial. He planned to reach out to the sheriff once they were closer to Eagle’s Nest.
“It’s pretty isolated here,” he recalled from childhood memories. “Seems strange there’d be another traveler at this time of the night.” The words barely cleared his mouth when another pair of lights topped the hill in front of them.
The digital clock on the dash registered the time. Just past two in the morning. They had been driving for hours without any sign of another vehicle. Now, two at the same time approaching from opposite directions. The hairs on the back of Mason’s neck stood at attention. If these were Bartelli’s men, they’d somehow managed to track them down and were moving in for the kill. They’d box Mason off, force the car off the road and eliminate everyone inside because that was Bartelli’s MO. Leave no witness behind however young or innocent.
“Open up!” a voice yelled through the locked door.
The anger in the man’s tone made Willa jump. If she opened the door now, there would be no hiding the truth. They’d kill Samantha and everyone else in the house who posed a threat.
Mason nodded.
“The root cellar,” Willa whispered low enough for only Mason to hear. “The door is hidden beneath the kitchen rug.”
She lifted the lantern from the table to give light. Golden Boy led the way down the narrow steps while she and Mason followed with little Samantha.
Willa quickly moved the thick rug and opened the trapdoor on the floor.
I highly recommend reading.
Dangerous Amish Showdown by Mary Alford is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Mary Alford.
Under siege in Amish country…
She must fight for their lives.
Gunshots shatter Willa Lambright’s placid Montana evening—and that’s before she discovers on-the-run lawman Mason Shetler on her doorstep. Willa hadn’t glimpsed her childhood friend since he’d turned his back on Amish country years before. Now the US marshal’s returned with an injured partner, a young witness he must protect at all costs…and vicious Mafia agents dead set on making sure none of them survive.
This is Willa Lambright and Beth Lambright's story.
This is Samantha King, US Marshal Erik Timmons and Mason Shetler's story.
If Samantha had made even a single peep while Bartelli murdered her parents she’d be dead already.
Miles of pitch-black lurked outside the interior of the unmarked police vehicle. Rain peppered the hood and roof. The back-and-forth whooshing of the windshield wipers grated along US Marshal Mason Shetler’s nerves. Tension wound tight in his stomach. He leaned forward and watched the road through the headlights. Relaxing wasn’t an option. Somewhere out there Lucian Bartelli’s people were doing everything possible to find Mason’s young witness and silence her before Bartelli’s trial began in less than a week.
This last move marked the third in the two months Mason and his partner, Erik Timmons, had been assigned to protect Samantha King. Somehow, Bartelli kept finding them. The coincidences were beginning to pile up and Mason didn’t like where they were leading.
While Erik kept diligent watch from the passenger seat, Mason glanced briefly through the rearview mirror at the back seat where his six-year-old witness clutched the faded teddy bear tight in her arms. The last piece of her past she still had the ability to claim. Samantha stared out the window and watched the passing darkness outside the car.
The ruggedness of the countryside could be unforgiving. There were few options to escape the oncoming threat.
This was bad. So bad.
Mason’s hands tightened on the wheel while his mind went to work. At one time, he knew the area surrounding the West Kootenai Amish community better than anywhere else in the world. The remoteness of the landscape near the mountains had been the main reason he’d chosen it to keep Samantha hidden until the trial. He planned to reach out to the sheriff once they were closer to Eagle’s Nest.
“It’s pretty isolated here,” he recalled from childhood memories. “Seems strange there’d be another traveler at this time of the night.” The words barely cleared his mouth when another pair of lights topped the hill in front of them.
The digital clock on the dash registered the time. Just past two in the morning. They had been driving for hours without any sign of another vehicle. Now, two at the same time approaching from opposite directions. The hairs on the back of Mason’s neck stood at attention. If these were Bartelli’s men, they’d somehow managed to track them down and were moving in for the kill. They’d box Mason off, force the car off the road and eliminate everyone inside because that was Bartelli’s MO. Leave no witness behind however young or innocent.
“Open up!” a voice yelled through the locked door.
The anger in the man’s tone made Willa jump. If she opened the door now, there would be no hiding the truth. They’d kill Samantha and everyone else in the house who posed a threat.
Mason nodded.
“The root cellar,” Willa whispered low enough for only Mason to hear. “The door is hidden beneath the kitchen rug.”
She lifted the lantern from the table to give light. Golden Boy led the way down the narrow steps while she and Mason followed with little Samantha.
Willa quickly moved the thick rug and opened the trapdoor on the floor.
I highly recommend reading.
Dangerous Amish Showdown by Mary Alford is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Mary Alford.
July 16, 2021
Wow! Talking about non stop action and suspense, this book by Mary Alford had it all! From page one until the end, it never list the excitement and suspense of the story! Very strong characters and a great story of love and faith!
September 24, 2021
It’s a quiet night in my house and I’m sitting down to read this book. Before I know it, my heart is racing and I feel myself grabbing the chair to try to hang on. The adrenaline is pumping as I turn the pages. My mind is on high alert as I prepare myself for a jam packed non stop ride of danger at the highest level. The first few pages prepare me for a story that never lets up with incredible characters, faith and survival.
The author has delivered a story that has all the boxes checked off for a suspense filled action packed edge of your seat adventure. As bullets fly and sinister men draw near there is only one objective for Mason and his partner. Their mission is to protect their witness which happens to be a sweet little girl. I thought Samantha was very brave and loved how she trusted the men who were there to keep her from harm. The author makes each scene so vivid I could see it unfolding right before my eyes.
I did like how Mason ends up at a place where an old friend lives to hide out. It was nice to see how Willa was not afraid when she found Mason, his partner who is injured and a child on her doorstep. She steps up to help out and her faith is very evident throughout the story. With her home surrounded by men who are there to harm everyone, her calmness really helped the chaos going on inside the house.
The story is fast paced and delivers a powerful ending that reflects the importance of faith and trust. I loved how the author was able to keep my attention until the very end. Now if you are wondering what happens to our sweet little Samantha and her protectors , you must grab a copy of this book and get ready to be jolted out of your seat as the action starts on page one.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
The author has delivered a story that has all the boxes checked off for a suspense filled action packed edge of your seat adventure. As bullets fly and sinister men draw near there is only one objective for Mason and his partner. Their mission is to protect their witness which happens to be a sweet little girl. I thought Samantha was very brave and loved how she trusted the men who were there to keep her from harm. The author makes each scene so vivid I could see it unfolding right before my eyes.
I did like how Mason ends up at a place where an old friend lives to hide out. It was nice to see how Willa was not afraid when she found Mason, his partner who is injured and a child on her doorstep. She steps up to help out and her faith is very evident throughout the story. With her home surrounded by men who are there to harm everyone, her calmness really helped the chaos going on inside the house.
The story is fast paced and delivers a powerful ending that reflects the importance of faith and trust. I loved how the author was able to keep my attention until the very end. Now if you are wondering what happens to our sweet little Samantha and her protectors , you must grab a copy of this book and get ready to be jolted out of your seat as the action starts on page one.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
October 1, 2021
Mary Alford has quickly become one of my favorite authors for the LOVE Inspired Suspense books. Amish Fiction is my ultimate favorite Genre to read and her books are always amazing. Dangerous Amish Showdown is Mary Alford's latest novel that I have read.
Willa Lambright is enjoying the wonderful Montana evening, until she hears gunshots in the area, The evening gets even more interesting when a childhood friend, Mason Shetler, appears on her doorstep. Mason Shetler is a former Amish who is now a US Marshall. Willa hasn't seen him since he left the Amish community, so she is perplexed as to why he is here now. Mason and his partner for US Marshall are on the run with a young girl, Samantha, who is a witness to her parents murder. They are needing to hide and protect the very young girl as she is also being targeted. Willa agrees to let them hide out on her property. Will Samantha be kept safe to testify at the trial of her parents murderer? Will Mason and Willa renew their childhood friendship?
WOW, this is probably my favorite book by Mary Alford EVER!! The action started at the very beginning and went all the way through the end of the book. I was fixated on the book and did not put it down until I was done reading it. I really like how Willa welcomed Mason, Erik and Samantha into hiding and helped them. She has such a sweet heart and I really loved how caring she was to Samantha. Mason began reflecting on his childhood and wondering why he left the Amish Faith. His appreciation for Willa was amazing. Samantha is such a sweet 6yr old girl who at times and loves the care given to her. I LOVE how Action filled this book is. I was on the edge of my seat MANY times and gasping at all the action! I really enjoyed that it truly was suspenseful and not predictable. HIGHLY Recommend this book! FANTASTIC BOOK!
Willa Lambright is enjoying the wonderful Montana evening, until she hears gunshots in the area, The evening gets even more interesting when a childhood friend, Mason Shetler, appears on her doorstep. Mason Shetler is a former Amish who is now a US Marshall. Willa hasn't seen him since he left the Amish community, so she is perplexed as to why he is here now. Mason and his partner for US Marshall are on the run with a young girl, Samantha, who is a witness to her parents murder. They are needing to hide and protect the very young girl as she is also being targeted. Willa agrees to let them hide out on her property. Will Samantha be kept safe to testify at the trial of her parents murderer? Will Mason and Willa renew their childhood friendship?
WOW, this is probably my favorite book by Mary Alford EVER!! The action started at the very beginning and went all the way through the end of the book. I was fixated on the book and did not put it down until I was done reading it. I really like how Willa welcomed Mason, Erik and Samantha into hiding and helped them. She has such a sweet heart and I really loved how caring she was to Samantha. Mason began reflecting on his childhood and wondering why he left the Amish Faith. His appreciation for Willa was amazing. Samantha is such a sweet 6yr old girl who at times and loves the care given to her. I LOVE how Action filled this book is. I was on the edge of my seat MANY times and gasping at all the action! I really enjoyed that it truly was suspenseful and not predictable. HIGHLY Recommend this book! FANTASTIC BOOK!
October 5, 2021
Dangerous Amish Showdown is written by Mary Alford. This is part of the Love Inspired Suspense Series. I have read several books by this author and she always writes such great, suspenseful stories. She will keep you on the edge of your seat.
In this story, we see Amish Willa Lambright and former Amish US Marshal Mason Shetler crossing paths. Mason and his partner Erik are on the move with their charge, six year old Samantha King. Samantha witnessed her parents murdered by Lucian Bartelli - a powerful weapons dealer. Samantha can identify some powerful people and the Bartelli clan does not like that. Somehow everytime they move Samantha their location is compromised.
Mason heads toward his former Amish community, West Kootenai. On the way there they are ambushed. Erik and Mason are both injured and it's a game of cat and mouse. He manages to navigate through the woods and ends up at his Amish classmates house, Willa. Willa is surprised to see Mason, Samantha and Erik. She welcomes them with open arms, tends to their wounds. Then they are all, including Willa's disabled mother, fighting for their lives.
This book is action packed. Bartelli will stop at nothing to make sure that the mess is cleaned up even if that means harming innocent women in the meantime. Mason and Willa have to make amends with each other, and their pasts in order to try and stay alive. Mason has strayed from his faith, from God, from his family. What will happen being back in the community. If they can survive what will he do?
Well written characters, suspenseful storyline, great Biblical message. This might be my favorite book by Mary Alford yet.
I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit Blogging program, all thoughts are my own.
In this story, we see Amish Willa Lambright and former Amish US Marshal Mason Shetler crossing paths. Mason and his partner Erik are on the move with their charge, six year old Samantha King. Samantha witnessed her parents murdered by Lucian Bartelli - a powerful weapons dealer. Samantha can identify some powerful people and the Bartelli clan does not like that. Somehow everytime they move Samantha their location is compromised.
Mason heads toward his former Amish community, West Kootenai. On the way there they are ambushed. Erik and Mason are both injured and it's a game of cat and mouse. He manages to navigate through the woods and ends up at his Amish classmates house, Willa. Willa is surprised to see Mason, Samantha and Erik. She welcomes them with open arms, tends to their wounds. Then they are all, including Willa's disabled mother, fighting for their lives.
This book is action packed. Bartelli will stop at nothing to make sure that the mess is cleaned up even if that means harming innocent women in the meantime. Mason and Willa have to make amends with each other, and their pasts in order to try and stay alive. Mason has strayed from his faith, from God, from his family. What will happen being back in the community. If they can survive what will he do?
Well written characters, suspenseful storyline, great Biblical message. This might be my favorite book by Mary Alford yet.
I received a copy of this book through the Celebrate Lit Blogging program, all thoughts are my own.
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