Unsolved Abduction

by Jill Elizabeth Nelson

The answers to a cold case kidnapping lie hidden in her memory Widowed Carina Collins can’t remember her parents’ murder or her own childhood kidnapping. But when she and her eighteen-month-old son are attacked in their new home, they must turn to neighbor Ryder Jameson for protection. He’s convinced Carina’s mysterious past is colliding with the present. And when uncovered answers bring more questions, all roads point a little too close to home…From Love Inspired Courage. Danger. Faith.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Mystery Thriller, Harlequin, Love Inspired Suspense

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 11, 2025

About the author

Jill Elizabeth Nelson writes what she likes to read—tales of adventure seasoned with romance, humor, and faith, earning her the tagline: Endless Adventure, Timeless Truth. Jill speaks regularly at conferences, writer’s groups, library associations, and civic and church groups. When teaching classes for writers, she thrills to bring the Ahah! moment to her students as they make a new skill their own. Jill and her husband live in rural Minnesota where they raised four children.

Reviews

[Kav · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phew! It never ceases to amaze me how these Love Inspired Suspense authors find new ways to spin a common trope. That's a wealth of collective imaginations running rampant and reaping benefits to avid LIS readers like me (and hopefully you!) In this book we're looking at a cold case, suppressed memories and the relentless pursuit of uber bad guys. Edge-of-your-seat doesn't begin to describe it. And it all starts off with this chilling opening sentence:

"In the darkness of her bedroom, Carina Collins jerked awake, cold sweat coating her body."

Is that ominous or what? And you know that all is not well in Carina's world, setting the mood for the whole book. Because things are definitely not right and about to get a whole lot worse. Except for our charming hero, that is. He might be a bit rough around the edges with some unresolved issues he's grappling with but that doesn't prevent him from stepping in and becoming involved. Protector, unofficial investigator, occasional babysitter...and swoonalicious besides.

An intense, action-packed compelling mystery paired with sweet romance and the kind of happily-ever-after a girl can dream about.

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was pretty good until the end, there was too much at the end.

[Glenda Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My review today is on the Love Inspired Suspense, Unsolved Abduction. Jill is one of my favorite authors. So I knew this would be a good read. This story is well-written, action-packed, and full of drama. I know you are going to love it.

Carina Collins has moved to a new town. She wakes from a nightmare of when she was abducted as a child. She hears footsteps downstairs and retrieves her gun. She must keep her son safe. The man enters her room and with a silencer on his weapon, he shoots into her bed. She fires her glock but misses. Her scruffy neighbor shows up with a loaded shotgun. He had called the police.

Ex-homicide Detective Ryder Jameson was unable to sleep. He has a hard time living with his devastating past. He is working upstairs in his home when he sees a man trying to pick the lock of the house next door, his new neighbor. He loads his shotgun and hurries over to help her.

A terrifying journey to keep mother and child safe while a killer is stalks them. God has a plan for these three, a good plan for hope and a future. God has a plan for you too, a plan of peace and not destruction even in a time of political turmoil, chaos, and war. Give Him your heart and watch Him move in your life.

[Elaine Applebury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jill Elizabeth Nelson is a new author to me. I can’t believe she has written so many books and I have only just now discovered her! Her story, “Unsolved Abduction,” is well written with good characters, good storyline, and a few surprises.
Carina Collins is a young widow with a toddler son. She is seeking her independence from her controlling aunt. As soon as she moves from Aunt Althea’s house, people start trying to kill her! Thank goodness her next door neighbor, and former cop, Ryder Jameson arrives in time to save her! Can this all stem from her tragic past?

[Kathie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carina Collins is trying to get settled into her new home and be ready to start her new job in a few days. She is awakened by a sound... There is someone in her home and she is not going to allow herself to be a victim again like she was when she was a 7-year-old child. Fortunately, she has enough time to get out of bed and to have her gun ready to shoot. Lucky for Carina, her next-door neighbor is awake and sees movement at her house. Ryder Jameson is a former police officer, so he grabs his gun and heads out to rescue his new neighbor.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

A suspense thriller that has a couple of neighbors doing their best to stay alive after he spots a burglar and arrives in her home in time to stop a paid assassin from taking her out. But the assassin isn't going to give up easily and the retired policeman sticks at her side to protect her. Does it connect back to the kidnapping she can't remember from when she was a child?

Not a lot of clues to follow, so it's more suspense than mystery, but with likable characters and a believable romantic arc (fairly rare in most of these LIS books).

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read

[Melody Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super lot happening at the end of story. Still pretty good book.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very suspenseful read from a new to me author. I look forward to reading more of her books.

[Rose | Adventurous Bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good until the conclusion. It was just too far-fetched.

[Ashton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely plot