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Hunted
Re-issue of the Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense story EASY PREY.
HUNTED BY THE ENEMY
When she's attacked by animal traffickers in the zoo she's been brought on to rehabilitate, Elise Tanner begins to doubt the wisdom of returning home after decades away. Especially because her self-appointed protector is US Marshal Jonah Rivers. Jonah isn't just the brother of her dead husband. He's the man who's consumed her dreams for far too long. Jonah needs to come to terms with Elise's long-held secrets—including the fact that he's now uncle to a teenager. But Jonah and Elise have more pressing matters: conquering the dangerous forces around the zoo before they fall victim to them…
HUNTED BY THE ENEMY
When she's attacked by animal traffickers in the zoo she's been brought on to rehabilitate, Elise Tanner begins to doubt the wisdom of returning home after decades away. Especially because her self-appointed protector is US Marshal Jonah Rivers. Jonah isn't just the brother of her dead husband. He's the man who's consumed her dreams for far too long. Jonah needs to come to terms with Elise's long-held secrets—including the fact that he's now uncle to a teenager. But Jonah and Elise have more pressing matters: conquering the dangerous forces around the zoo before they fall victim to them…
225 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2015
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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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September 5, 2015
Loved it!
I’m going to start by admitting that I’m a huge fan of Ms. Phillips’, so this review may be slightly biased. I’ve adored all of her books to date and am eagerly anticipating anything she might publish next! This book was definitely no different for me and quickly became a favorite. There is no doubt in my mind that Lisa knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats! I didn’t want to put it down and was constantly bemoaning the fact that I had to go to work and couldn’t just read it in one sitting. I spent more than a few hours wondering what would happen next and trying to guess where the story might go, since I wasn’t able to actually find out.
I love Lisa’s writing style! It’s very unique and the stories come to brilliant life within the pages. Her books are very realistic in that I can easily imagine myself there, in the situation right beside the characters. I love the details she includes, as well as the ones she leaves to my overactive imagination. She doesn’t overcomplicate something that could be said in just a few words and is rather straight to the point, unless she intentionally wants to keep the reader guessing, then I’m never sure what’s happening or where the story is heading. I enjoy the mystery of that, wondering what might go wrong next.
For me, the characters always jump off the page, and these are no exception. I adored Elise, Jonah, Nathan, and the whole team (which we met in Manhunt). Elise Tanner has had to be strong her whole life, so there is an underlying strength in everything she does and how she reacts to a situation. She’s made her share of mistakes, but is back hoping to right them, while also doing the job she loves. I loved her faith in God that led her to rely on Him through everything that’s going on, even when doubt begins to creep in and fear would be the expected reaction.
Jonah Rivers is a great hero and I enjoyed getting to know him. While there’s a part of me that wants to say he’s somewhat stereotypical, he’s really not, when I stop and think about it. First off, yes, he’s a U.S. Marshall and yes, he was in the military, but that’s where the comparison to other books end. Though he’s strong, he’s had his strength tested and has learned his limits. He’s a little reckless, but it’s been tempered with time and experience. There’s also an underlying vulnerability when it comes to Elise. He’s loved her for years, but walked away because he felt it was for the best.
I loved seeing Jonah and Elisa get to know each other again and learn what real love looks like. Both have grown and changed over their time apart, so it was the little things, the important details, the changes in character, that they had to rediscover. I actually enjoyed the fact that their relationship isn’t the driving force of the story, though it is a romance. It allowed the time frame to be more realistic, and let’s be honest: If someone is trying to kill you, and you’re being shot at often, how focused are you going to be on romantic entanglements? I usually find these books a bit unrealistic in that aspect, but not so much in this one.
Aside from the suspense, I think my favorite part of this book was the spiritual side of the story. It never came across as overbearing or preachy and Lisa touches on several points that I needed to hear right now. I appreciated the honest questions the characters ask and the answers given in return. There are rarely perfect answers and the author doesn’t try to give them, but is rather very authentic in the ones she does share. I love a book that shifts my focus and requires I stop and think, consider something from a different angle and this one does that.
I can honestly say that I have no complaints about any part of this book. I loved every page of the ride and am excitedly anticipating whatever is next for this author!
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed suspense that keeps you guessing, with than ending that made me sigh.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
I’m going to start by admitting that I’m a huge fan of Ms. Phillips’, so this review may be slightly biased. I’ve adored all of her books to date and am eagerly anticipating anything she might publish next! This book was definitely no different for me and quickly became a favorite. There is no doubt in my mind that Lisa knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats! I didn’t want to put it down and was constantly bemoaning the fact that I had to go to work and couldn’t just read it in one sitting. I spent more than a few hours wondering what would happen next and trying to guess where the story might go, since I wasn’t able to actually find out.
I love Lisa’s writing style! It’s very unique and the stories come to brilliant life within the pages. Her books are very realistic in that I can easily imagine myself there, in the situation right beside the characters. I love the details she includes, as well as the ones she leaves to my overactive imagination. She doesn’t overcomplicate something that could be said in just a few words and is rather straight to the point, unless she intentionally wants to keep the reader guessing, then I’m never sure what’s happening or where the story is heading. I enjoy the mystery of that, wondering what might go wrong next.
For me, the characters always jump off the page, and these are no exception. I adored Elise, Jonah, Nathan, and the whole team (which we met in Manhunt). Elise Tanner has had to be strong her whole life, so there is an underlying strength in everything she does and how she reacts to a situation. She’s made her share of mistakes, but is back hoping to right them, while also doing the job she loves. I loved her faith in God that led her to rely on Him through everything that’s going on, even when doubt begins to creep in and fear would be the expected reaction.
Jonah Rivers is a great hero and I enjoyed getting to know him. While there’s a part of me that wants to say he’s somewhat stereotypical, he’s really not, when I stop and think about it. First off, yes, he’s a U.S. Marshall and yes, he was in the military, but that’s where the comparison to other books end. Though he’s strong, he’s had his strength tested and has learned his limits. He’s a little reckless, but it’s been tempered with time and experience. There’s also an underlying vulnerability when it comes to Elise. He’s loved her for years, but walked away because he felt it was for the best.
I loved seeing Jonah and Elisa get to know each other again and learn what real love looks like. Both have grown and changed over their time apart, so it was the little things, the important details, the changes in character, that they had to rediscover. I actually enjoyed the fact that their relationship isn’t the driving force of the story, though it is a romance. It allowed the time frame to be more realistic, and let’s be honest: If someone is trying to kill you, and you’re being shot at often, how focused are you going to be on romantic entanglements? I usually find these books a bit unrealistic in that aspect, but not so much in this one.
Aside from the suspense, I think my favorite part of this book was the spiritual side of the story. It never came across as overbearing or preachy and Lisa touches on several points that I needed to hear right now. I appreciated the honest questions the characters ask and the answers given in return. There are rarely perfect answers and the author doesn’t try to give them, but is rather very authentic in the ones she does share. I love a book that shifts my focus and requires I stop and think, consider something from a different angle and this one does that.
I can honestly say that I have no complaints about any part of this book. I loved every page of the ride and am excitedly anticipating whatever is next for this author!
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed suspense that keeps you guessing, with than ending that made me sigh.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for my honest review, which I have given. I was not required to write a positive review and have not been compensated for it in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 19, 2015
****Spoilers*****
For the most part it was a pretty good book, I loved the story of being military based and I love animals so this was perfect for me. The ending was better then I thought it would be. although In the very beginning I had known who was apart and behind the animal trade so it wasn't a big shocker when we found out, it was very predictable. We never found out what happened to her brother after he was in critical condition...I also wish there would have been more about the animals. but The ending was really sweet, I wasn't expecting her to be pregnant again. :)
For the most part it was a pretty good book, I loved the story of being military based and I love animals so this was perfect for me. The ending was better then I thought it would be. although In the very beginning I had known who was apart and behind the animal trade so it wasn't a big shocker when we found out, it was very predictable. We never found out what happened to her brother after he was in critical condition...I also wish there would have been more about the animals. but The ending was really sweet, I wasn't expecting her to be pregnant again. :)
June 11, 2019
First time reading this author and the book grabbed my attention from the start! However, the violence in this story was MUCH more intense than I anticipated, but I did enjoy the constant action. I did not realize who the culprit was in the story and I kept thinking, Who wants to kill Elise THAT BADLY? It also really bothered me how dysfunctional both Jonah's family and Elise's family was. This is mostly past tense because Jonah's family improves (it's actually only one person but won't say who that is), but the memory of what Elise encounters when moving back to town to run the zoo is really sad and unfortunate.
LOVED Nathan, Elise's son, and so glad that even though he was around danger, he was NEVER in danger!
The agents Jonah works with are all incredible and easy to like. Jonah's dog, Sam, was perfect, and so was Shera the Lion. When the animals are in danger at the end, my heart was deeply affected. I simply couldn't believe how beat up both Elise and Jonah get surviving this plot and that Elise's brother was part of it.
Really glad Elise and Jonah get their happy ending. Was kind of annoyed at Elise that after everything they endure, she has second thoughts. I was genuinely bothered when the agents' lives are endangered in this book. Both animals and people have equal value in this story, one great read!
LOVED Nathan, Elise's son, and so glad that even though he was around danger, he was NEVER in danger!
The agents Jonah works with are all incredible and easy to like. Jonah's dog, Sam, was perfect, and so was Shera the Lion. When the animals are in danger at the end, my heart was deeply affected. I simply couldn't believe how beat up both Elise and Jonah get surviving this plot and that Elise's brother was part of it.
Really glad Elise and Jonah get their happy ending. Was kind of annoyed at Elise that after everything they endure, she has second thoughts. I was genuinely bothered when the agents' lives are endangered in this book. Both animals and people have equal value in this story, one great read!
August 19, 2022
Another very good book by Lisa Phillips.
Elise and her son Chase return to her hometown, asked to come, by the mayor, to reopen the zoo which had been destroyed in a flood. The previous zookeeper disappeared in the flood. As soon and she and Chase start looking through the wreckage, Elise runs across a man rummaging through the files. He beats her up and then beats a hasty retreat. In the meantime, Jonah, a member of the Fugitive Apprehension Task Force has chased a wanted criminal into the zoo, and he finds Elise - the very woman he had loved but she had married his brother. His team continues to hunt down the fugitive while Jonah helps Elise, and what a volatile reunion it turns out to be.
There are a lot of twists in this story. The history between the characters is a twisted mess and the mystery in the story takes you in quite a few different directions before all of those twists and turns meet up in the end.
The story is clean, no bad language, no sexual content, but there is some romance.
Elise and her son Chase return to her hometown, asked to come, by the mayor, to reopen the zoo which had been destroyed in a flood. The previous zookeeper disappeared in the flood. As soon and she and Chase start looking through the wreckage, Elise runs across a man rummaging through the files. He beats her up and then beats a hasty retreat. In the meantime, Jonah, a member of the Fugitive Apprehension Task Force has chased a wanted criminal into the zoo, and he finds Elise - the very woman he had loved but she had married his brother. His team continues to hunt down the fugitive while Jonah helps Elise, and what a volatile reunion it turns out to be.
There are a lot of twists in this story. The history between the characters is a twisted mess and the mystery in the story takes you in quite a few different directions before all of those twists and turns meet up in the end.
The story is clean, no bad language, no sexual content, but there is some romance.
August 1, 2022
Hunted is an incredible action filled story involving danger, suspense, and animal trafficking. Elise, the new zookeeper, and her son Chase return to her hometown to restore the zoo that was damaged by a flood. What she hadn't expected was to be attacked at the zoo and be rescued by her brother-in-law Jonah, a U.S. Marshal.
Elise had to be strong and learn to rely on God as she raised Chase alone after her husband's death. Both Jonah and Elise had time to grow and change over the years apart from each other and now they were getting to reconnect with each other.
I received an ARC from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Elise had to be strong and learn to rely on God as she raised Chase alone after her husband's death. Both Jonah and Elise had time to grow and change over the years apart from each other and now they were getting to reconnect with each other.
I received an ARC from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 6, 2022
Riveting!
This was packed with attention grabbing action and suspense. Elise and her son return to the hometown she left when her husband was killed in action to rebuild the town zoo after severe flooding. Her life was endangered by men involved in illegal trafficking of exotic animals. Can US Marshall Jonah Rivers with whom she shares a past catch the criminals while she protects her heart before anyone is killed? Find out now!
This was packed with attention grabbing action and suspense. Elise and her son return to the hometown she left when her husband was killed in action to rebuild the town zoo after severe flooding. Her life was endangered by men involved in illegal trafficking of exotic animals. Can US Marshall Jonah Rivers with whom she shares a past catch the criminals while she protects her heart before anyone is killed? Find out now!
October 26, 2022
I enjoyed this book because of the characters and exciting action that began right at the start. The message of following Christ was woven in and certainly showcased the love, mercy and grace God gives. However, looking back, out of the covers of a book these two should never have become a couple with their background. Chase was a delight. I looked for follow-up books but this was not part of a series evidently.
September 18, 2022
Hunted by Lisa Phillips bk2 Brand of Justice
I think the best Christian story I've ever read. I think I could live with this story and never get tired of it. It was such a blessing. I recommend this book and characters to anyone. I think you will never forget it.
I think the best Christian story I've ever read. I think I could live with this story and never get tired of it. It was such a blessing. I recommend this book and characters to anyone. I think you will never forget it.
October 7, 2022
Another amazing read…..
Adventure, tears, laughter, fears! All working together to form a great story. Life is far from perfect, but when we embrace our struggles and push forward in faith, God will ALWAYS see us through!
Adventure, tears, laughter, fears! All working together to form a great story. Life is far from perfect, but when we embrace our struggles and push forward in faith, God will ALWAYS see us through!
August 18, 2022
Great read
January 3, 2023
great story
This book leaves you feeling good. It is a great clean book that has mystery, intrigue, and a love story all combined into one. I would recommend reading it!!!!
This book leaves you feeling good. It is a great clean book that has mystery, intrigue, and a love story all combined into one. I would recommend reading it!!!!
February 7, 2023
Hunted
Elise's fears were real. She had a strong faith in God and it kept her growing spiritually. Chase had a balanced attitude toward life.
Elise's fears were real. She had a strong faith in God and it kept her growing spiritually. Chase had a balanced attitude toward life.
June 4, 2023
This book's storyline was okay. I liked the action in this story. I liked the Christian ✝️ theme in this story. I liked Elise's character. I liked Jonah's character. The ending was okay.
August 19, 2023
God Will Make the Rough Places Smooth
Things that I enjoyed about this story were, the animals, both zoo animals and the dog. My favorites go back and forth between the tigervb
Things that I enjoyed about this story were, the animals, both zoo animals and the dog. My favorites go back and forth between the tigervb
March 21, 2016
This book revolves around a zoo that's been devastated by a flood, the new zookeeper finally coming back to the hometown she left so long ago to restore the zoo, soon to be in danger from unknown drug traffickers and two families with feelings of rejection and restoration that can only come in Christ. The characters and the story was quiet enjoyable. The only reason I gave the book a 4 rather than a 5 is an underlying love between two individuals who continue to thank God in one breath and resist the other in the next. It was very frustrating. The suspense and potential danger was incredibly well written. The protective love this zookeeper has for the animals safety and welfare rising up to battle the evil of the traffickers who did everything for profit was nearly worth the read on it's own. But the story of reconciliation made it even far better.
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January 12, 2016"This is filled with a lot of action, from bombs to fugitives to missing wild animals. Elise and Jonah demonstrate the impact a strong friendship can have in life. They also show that God always blesses us — it just may not be in the way we expect" (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).
November 11, 2015
This is the first love inspired suspense book that I have read and I really enjoyed it. The suspense held throughout the book and although there was a romance developing it was not at the forefront of the story. An easy read but very enjoyable.
September 2, 2015
Excellent book!
February 14, 2016
I really enjoyed this book! I liked the supporting characters and now I have to read this author's other books to read their stories too!
June 21, 2016
A very quick read, with a great plot and setting. Can't wait to check out more of the series!
September 12, 2016
Unfortunately, the writer was repetitious...I found the book boring. I had to fight to get to the end but I did because I needed closure.
February 10, 2017
Great story line.
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January 12, 2016received 4 stars @ RT Book Reviews
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