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Wyoming Danger
Cold Case Danger
She figures she has everything under control . But maybe not…
She can handle raising her daughter alone. The refurbishing of a remote mountain lodge and derelict cabins in time for tourist season income. Caring for her increasingly confused mom.
But when her ragamuffin dog digs up human remains behind a cabin and she starts seeing a shadowy figure lurking in the surrounding forest, danger mounts.
Will her intriguing new boarder and his troubled son prove helpful, or is she totally on her own?
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Another suspense-filled inspirational romance by USA Today Bestselling author Roxanne Rustand.
She can handle raising her daughter alone. The refurbishing of a remote mountain lodge and derelict cabins in time for tourist season income. Caring for her increasingly confused mom.
But when her ragamuffin dog digs up human remains behind a cabin and she starts seeing a shadowy figure lurking in the surrounding forest, danger mounts.
Will her intriguing new boarder and his troubled son prove helpful, or is she totally on her own?
DOWNLOAD TODAY, and stay up all night!
Another suspense-filled inspirational romance by USA Today Bestselling author Roxanne Rustand.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 20, 2022
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About the author
Roxanne Rustand
101 books648 followersRoxanne is a USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author of forty romantic suspense, mystery, and heart-warming, emotionally charged relationship novels in the clean & wholesome, as well as inspirational romance genres.
She got her first horse at the tender age of six and grew up riding bareback with wild abandon throughout her small Minnesota town year-round. It was like giving a child car keys!
She showed horses for many years, and later, she and her husband raised quarter horses and thoroughbreds until their kids came along.
She's living her childhood dream, living on an acreage in the country with her husband, three horses (all beloved elderly pasture ornaments, now), a golden retriever, a Mountain Cur rescue, and six fluffy barn cats. It's a much smaller menagerie than when their three kids were still at home!
Ranches, animals, and small-town life frequently find their way into her books.
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She got her first horse at the tender age of six and grew up riding bareback with wild abandon throughout her small Minnesota town year-round. It was like giving a child car keys!
She showed horses for many years, and later, she and her husband raised quarter horses and thoroughbreds until their kids came along.
She's living her childhood dream, living on an acreage in the country with her husband, three horses (all beloved elderly pasture ornaments, now), a golden retriever, a Mountain Cur rescue, and six fluffy barn cats. It's a much smaller menagerie than when their three kids were still at home!
Ranches, animals, and small-town life frequently find their way into her books.
To connect...
https://www.roxannerustand.com
https://bookbub.com/authors/roxanne-r...
https://amazon.com/author/roxannerustand
https://www.facebook.com/Roxanne.Rustand
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May 14, 2023
Very good book. Janna had a lot on her shoulders but no matter how much life put her through, she always pulled through. Michael was trying to connect with his son and doing the best he could. These two found each other in a time they needed the other person. They started as friends and their feelings just evolved. I loved the mystery, I only knew who it was at the very end, very good indeed. I can't wait to see more from Janna's family
October 1, 2023
Spoiler alert.
This story had a promising beginning, but regrettably, it lacked depth. I've never encountered a suspenseful narrative that felt so predictable. I had high hopes for this book, but once I reached the halfway point, I found myself skimming through it frequently. I couldn't understand why the main character didn't see the danger right in front of her. Even though there was a suspicious person and strange things happening, like old bones and a messy cabin, Janna decided to be more reckless instead of being cautious. She had plans to opened a cabin resort and hire more staff. Even when Michael found a dead animal and scattered pizza boxes, they didn't act like something was wrong. Well, HE did but not Janna. She went out riding as her way to "stay safe". The story was just too predictable.
This stories felt rushed and didn't have enough detail. Claire changed the most even though she was mean and crazy, and Ian had his moments, but things got weird when Lauren showed up. He assumed things about her based on the way she looked instead of heart. He perhaps grew the most but it still felt rushed.
Near the end, Riley found a ring and clothes left behind that was dug but up nobody thought it could be related to the danger they were in. They should have gone to the police or found a safe place, but instead, they cleaned up and made plans to have fun afterwards. It was just plain silly and again, predictable.
I feel somewhat conflicted writing this review because the story was faith-based, which was the primary reason for my interest in it. The initial potential was there, but unfortunately, it took a steep nosedive soon after. Also, there wasn't much of a romantic element in the story, and what was there felt like it was added as an afterthought, which wasn't a big letdown, but it's worth mentioning that it didn't play a big part in the story.
This story had a promising beginning, but regrettably, it lacked depth. I've never encountered a suspenseful narrative that felt so predictable. I had high hopes for this book, but once I reached the halfway point, I found myself skimming through it frequently. I couldn't understand why the main character didn't see the danger right in front of her. Even though there was a suspicious person and strange things happening, like old bones and a messy cabin, Janna decided to be more reckless instead of being cautious. She had plans to opened a cabin resort and hire more staff. Even when Michael found a dead animal and scattered pizza boxes, they didn't act like something was wrong. Well, HE did but not Janna. She went out riding as her way to "stay safe". The story was just too predictable.
This stories felt rushed and didn't have enough detail. Claire changed the most even though she was mean and crazy, and Ian had his moments, but things got weird when Lauren showed up. He assumed things about her based on the way she looked instead of heart. He perhaps grew the most but it still felt rushed.
Near the end, Riley found a ring and clothes left behind that was dug but up nobody thought it could be related to the danger they were in. They should have gone to the police or found a safe place, but instead, they cleaned up and made plans to have fun afterwards. It was just plain silly and again, predictable.
I feel somewhat conflicted writing this review because the story was faith-based, which was the primary reason for my interest in it. The initial potential was there, but unfortunately, it took a steep nosedive soon after. Also, there wasn't much of a romantic element in the story, and what was there felt like it was added as an afterthought, which wasn't a big letdown, but it's worth mentioning that it didn't play a big part in the story.
January 12, 2026
3 sisters, one forgetful mom
she went back to the family ranch to take care of the mom and try and get the cabins in shape to rent and make money
she had her daughter, no dad in the picture
her mom had rented out one of the cabins without telling her . it wasnt ready so she had the sheriff and his teen son live in the b&b till she was done fixing it up. the son had scars and painful leg, he was driving the car when a drunk driver head on hit him and killed his mom. he blames himself
the dog found a skeleton and the sheriff is trying to figure out who it is. a man is lurking around the woods
the little girl was following the teen boy in the woods and disappeared. he went to look for her and they cant find him either. they called for search and rescue dog
the son of the sheriff found the little girl , she broke her ankle
there were more incidences. nails in tires, landslides
and then it turned out the lawyer in town had killed a girl years ago and killed a backpacker who saw him burying the body
he tied up the mom and then went after the son of the sheriff and the babysitter after setting fire to the cabin where he left the mom
but she got out just in time, the sheriff showed up just in time to arrest the lawyer
and they decided they loved each other and both kids were happy with it
she went back to the family ranch to take care of the mom and try and get the cabins in shape to rent and make money
she had her daughter, no dad in the picture
her mom had rented out one of the cabins without telling her . it wasnt ready so she had the sheriff and his teen son live in the b&b till she was done fixing it up. the son had scars and painful leg, he was driving the car when a drunk driver head on hit him and killed his mom. he blames himself
the dog found a skeleton and the sheriff is trying to figure out who it is. a man is lurking around the woods
the little girl was following the teen boy in the woods and disappeared. he went to look for her and they cant find him either. they called for search and rescue dog
the son of the sheriff found the little girl , she broke her ankle
there were more incidences. nails in tires, landslides
and then it turned out the lawyer in town had killed a girl years ago and killed a backpacker who saw him burying the body
he tied up the mom and then went after the son of the sheriff and the babysitter after setting fire to the cabin where he left the mom
but she got out just in time, the sheriff showed up just in time to arrest the lawyer
and they decided they loved each other and both kids were happy with it
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 17, 2026
Janna was trying to turn her family’s old Wyoming ranch into a resort with a B&B as well as cabins. Her mother (who was beginning her Altzheimers journey) booked a room without mentioning it to Janna, to a man and his son for three months. Michael would be moving to the area as an interim sheriff, a widower with a damaged, resentful teen son.
Then things started happening. One tragedy or unexplained event after another, some needing Michael's assistance including finding an old skull found on the property.
This turned out to be such a refreshing story. In most books you can tell who the couple is going to be. This was no exception, but what was exceptional was how refreshingly slow the romance was. None of the internal remarks about what the person looks like or their physical attributes or insta-love. I so enjoy when an author succeeds with subtlety rather than in-your-face attraction.
Well done!
Then things started happening. One tragedy or unexplained event after another, some needing Michael's assistance including finding an old skull found on the property.
This turned out to be such a refreshing story. In most books you can tell who the couple is going to be. This was no exception, but what was exceptional was how refreshingly slow the romance was. None of the internal remarks about what the person looks like or their physical attributes or insta-love. I so enjoy when an author succeeds with subtlety rather than in-your-face attraction.
Well done!
September 24, 2022
Cold Case Danger by Roxanne Rustand
Wyoming Danger Series Book One
Michael Robertson and his son Ian have moved to Wolf Creek for an interim sheriff position. While waiting to fix up the house he bought, he rented a cabin at Frost Canyon Lodge. He didn’t know how much his law enforcement skills would be needed there.
Janna McAllister is reopening the lodge and cabins in the back of her mom’s ranch property. After her divorce and word that her mom has the beginning of Alzheimer’s, she felt it was the best way to care for her mom and daughter. A challenge since her mom never seemed to care for her. And now, someone is trying to stop the lodge from opening.
I loved the characters and page-turning suspense. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
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Wyoming Danger Series Book One
Michael Robertson and his son Ian have moved to Wolf Creek for an interim sheriff position. While waiting to fix up the house he bought, he rented a cabin at Frost Canyon Lodge. He didn’t know how much his law enforcement skills would be needed there.
Janna McAllister is reopening the lodge and cabins in the back of her mom’s ranch property. After her divorce and word that her mom has the beginning of Alzheimer’s, she felt it was the best way to care for her mom and daughter. A challenge since her mom never seemed to care for her. And now, someone is trying to stop the lodge from opening.
I loved the characters and page-turning suspense. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
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June 16, 2025
Unputdownable! Twisty and Gripping Until the Very End
I just finished Cold Case Danger by Roxanne Rustand and wow—this one had me hooked from the very first page! I genuinely couldn’t put it down. The pacing was spot-on, the suspense kept building, and just when I thought I had it all figured out… the real culprit came out of nowhere (in the best way).
One of my favorite things was how many characters I suspected along the way—it kept my mind racing and made the final reveal all the more satisfying. The blend of mystery and romance was really well balanced, and the emotional stakes felt real without ever slowing the story down.
If you’re a fan of clean romantic suspense with solid twists and likable characters, this is a must-read. I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author!
I just finished Cold Case Danger by Roxanne Rustand and wow—this one had me hooked from the very first page! I genuinely couldn’t put it down. The pacing was spot-on, the suspense kept building, and just when I thought I had it all figured out… the real culprit came out of nowhere (in the best way).
One of my favorite things was how many characters I suspected along the way—it kept my mind racing and made the final reveal all the more satisfying. The blend of mystery and romance was really well balanced, and the emotional stakes felt real without ever slowing the story down.
If you’re a fan of clean romantic suspense with solid twists and likable characters, this is a must-read. I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author!
October 26, 2024
Cold Case Danger
Janna is the eldest of three daughter brought up on a Wyoming ranch by a single mother without much love and a lot of criticism. She and her daughter have moved home after being abandoned by her husband to reopen the lodge and help watch her mom who has early Alzheimer's. Her first guest is a surprise. Her mother booked he and his son for the summer and forgot to tell anyone, he is the interim sheriff. After a lot of accidents and attempted murders everything comes to light and the culprit arrested for the two murders he committed twenty years before. Janna and her guest Michael have fallen in love and will marry.
Janna is the eldest of three daughter brought up on a Wyoming ranch by a single mother without much love and a lot of criticism. She and her daughter have moved home after being abandoned by her husband to reopen the lodge and help watch her mom who has early Alzheimer's. Her first guest is a surprise. Her mother booked he and his son for the summer and forgot to tell anyone, he is the interim sheriff. After a lot of accidents and attempted murders everything comes to light and the culprit arrested for the two murders he committed twenty years before. Janna and her guest Michael have fallen in love and will marry.
December 10, 2022
Unknown Perpetrator
Janna, caught in the middle between a mother with Alzheimer and a young daughter to raise decides to rehab and rent out ten cabins for the season. However, many things start to be sabotaged. Who doesn't want the cabins reopened and why? Human bones are found nearby but who do they belong to? An interim sheriff with a badly scarred son from an automobile accident shows up to rent a cabin unannounced (Alzheimer grandmother forgot to tell her daughter she had rented a cabin to them). That was a blessing.
Janna, caught in the middle between a mother with Alzheimer and a young daughter to raise decides to rehab and rent out ten cabins for the season. However, many things start to be sabotaged. Who doesn't want the cabins reopened and why? Human bones are found nearby but who do they belong to? An interim sheriff with a badly scarred son from an automobile accident shows up to rent a cabin unannounced (Alzheimer grandmother forgot to tell her daughter she had rented a cabin to them). That was a blessing.
September 29, 2025
This was my first book with this author. I was interested initially since it was a Christian romance. I guess I was expecting a little more on the murder investigation side - especially with the mmc (Michael) as a Deputy Sheriff. The fmc, Janna, has multiple bad things occur around her and the family Lodge she is trying to renovate. Things just seem to go blithely on however. Both are unmarried (divorced/widowed) with a child. Janna's mother - who is really quite mean - has early stage Alzheimer's and lives with Janna. The murderer is not that hard to figure out, and the final scenes do have decent tension in them. While not disappointing, the ending felt really abrupt however. I'll probably try book 2 - I'm assuming the 3 books are about the 3 sisters. Hopefully there is a bit more to the story.
April 1, 2025
Wyoming Courage #1
Another novel by Roxanne Rust that gives readers suspense and the two hero's finding love. Each had lost partners, one to an auto accident, the other to a divorce after leaving her to lead a life addicted to drugs and alcohol. Hanna and her young daughter do their best to rebuild the French that now houses rental cabins that all need refurbished. A good book for a windy night.
Another novel by Roxanne Rust that gives readers suspense and the two hero's finding love. Each had lost partners, one to an auto accident, the other to a divorce after leaving her to lead a life addicted to drugs and alcohol. Hanna and her young daughter do their best to rebuild the French that now houses rental cabins that all need refurbished. A good book for a windy night.
January 16, 2026
Filled with Danger, Mystery, and Suspense!
This book of filled with danger, mystery , and suspense, with themes of forgiveness, both of one's own self and forgiveness of the cruelty and weightlessness of others; learning how to trust God to lead you, and knowing that He is working for good for you in your life. Powerful themes and intriguing characters! I'm always ready and eager to read another of her books.
This book of filled with danger, mystery , and suspense, with themes of forgiveness, both of one's own self and forgiveness of the cruelty and weightlessness of others; learning how to trust God to lead you, and knowing that He is working for good for you in your life. Powerful themes and intriguing characters! I'm always ready and eager to read another of her books.
February 11, 2023
GOD works in many ways
She came back home after a divorce with a dream of bringing back to life the family resort. Little did she know the battles that lie ahead. He came to the resort to help heal his son. He was to be a sheriff and was waiting for his home to be repaired. Oh what a surprise is in store for all of them!!!
She came back home after a divorce with a dream of bringing back to life the family resort. Little did she know the battles that lie ahead. He came to the resort to help heal his son. He was to be a sheriff and was waiting for his home to be repaired. Oh what a surprise is in store for all of them!!!
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November 3, 2023I really loved part one of this series!
Michael is the local sheriff and Janna is trying to restore her family resort in this exciting story. This book contains drama, danger and romantic suspense and I couldn't put my Kindle down! This is my first time reading this author but it will not be my last.
Michael is the local sheriff and Janna is trying to restore her family resort in this exciting story. This book contains drama, danger and romantic suspense and I couldn't put my Kindle down! This is my first time reading this author but it will not be my last.
December 31, 2025
Try as I must, I just couldn’t get into this story. It drags the reader through, and then gets boring. You put it aside to come back to, and then forget. Just to do the same the following month. I just can’t pinpoint why. The characters are well developed and the storyline is good. Perhaps it’s me, so, I’ll give it a second read sometime in the not so near future.
January 12, 2026
COLD CASE DANGER
Janna returns to help her mother who has early Alzheimer's and plans to open a bed and breakfast place and fix up the cabins on the property for guest and finds a human skull dug up by her dog Michael is a temporary sheriff and gathers evidence and the culprit tries to kill her but she is saved by the sheriff and he confessed his love A inspirational story
Janna returns to help her mother who has early Alzheimer's and plans to open a bed and breakfast place and fix up the cabins on the property for guest and finds a human skull dug up by her dog Michael is a temporary sheriff and gathers evidence and the culprit tries to kill her but she is saved by the sheriff and he confessed his love A inspirational story
January 14, 2026
3.25 stars
Fairly good suspense story, but things just weren't developed well enough in my opinion. We don't see much depth to the main characters, the plot moved kind of slowly, and the ending was too abrupt. I see that the author published this herself, but I think this could have been so much better with a good editor - the potential is there.
Fairly good suspense story, but things just weren't developed well enough in my opinion. We don't see much depth to the main characters, the plot moved kind of slowly, and the ending was too abrupt. I see that the author published this herself, but I think this could have been so much better with a good editor - the potential is there.
April 6, 2023
Loved it
I found a new Christian author to read. I am excited to read the next book in this series and can't wait to read all the books in this series. Definitely kept me guessing till the end of the book.
I found a new Christian author to read. I am excited to read the next book in this series and can't wait to read all the books in this series. Definitely kept me guessing till the end of the book.
September 2, 2023
Cold case danger
Read this one in a few hours maybe less . They were right, I couldn't stop . sweet love and so much danger all at the same time . I will look for more of Roxanne's books!
Read this one in a few hours maybe less . They were right, I couldn't stop . sweet love and so much danger all at the same time . I will look for more of Roxanne's books!
September 29, 2023
Interesting Christian novel
Some readers might be turned off by the religious tone of the novel,as the story was based on a belief in Christianity and the power of faith to solve problems. The novel was also a good mystery. Recommended
Some readers might be turned off by the religious tone of the novel,as the story was based on a belief in Christianity and the power of faith to solve problems. The novel was also a good mystery. Recommended
September 29, 2023
A Very Compelling Book!!
This book had a great story line with good characters and some very suspenseful scenes. It showed how God can heal our brokenness and teach us not to be afraid to try love again.
This book had a great story line with good characters and some very suspenseful scenes. It showed how God can heal our brokenness and teach us not to be afraid to try love again.
October 28, 2023
Do not blink
This fast paced adventure is full of surprises. The description of the views made me want to find a place like that. I love that you make their faith a part of the story line. I am excited to read the next book
This fast paced adventure is full of surprises. The description of the views made me want to find a place like that. I love that you make their faith a part of the story line. I am excited to read the next book
December 7, 2023
Ranching Wyoming style
God's country. Simple faith. Solid relationships. Trusting, heartfelt prayers that God hears and answers in His way and time. Growing through trials and testing, the characters in this story learn the value of perseverance and love.
God's country. Simple faith. Solid relationships. Trusting, heartfelt prayers that God hears and answers in His way and time. Growing through trials and testing, the characters in this story learn the value of perseverance and love.
December 8, 2023
Great story! Janna returns to her roots on a ranch in Montana after her divorce. Will she and her mother ever get along? As Janna starts renovating cabins on the ranch, all kinds of suspicious things begin to happen. Plenty of action here.
October 15, 2024
Janna and her son,Ian
Moved back to her home area where she grew up. She was determined to reopen the cottages her parents had etc. but their was someone doing things at night to ruin the work she’d just finished. Enjoy. Great book
Moved back to her home area where she grew up. She was determined to reopen the cottages her parents had etc. but their was someone doing things at night to ruin the work she’d just finished. Enjoy. Great book
November 5, 2024
Wholesome Mystery
Real characters and real life challenges interlaced with a mystery that keeps unraveling. Love the fact that prayer plays a role in their lives too. It’s a story that holds your interest and yet is an easy read. I’m looking forward to the next book.
Real characters and real life challenges interlaced with a mystery that keeps unraveling. Love the fact that prayer plays a role in their lives too. It’s a story that holds your interest and yet is an easy read. I’m looking forward to the next book.
June 25, 2025
Nice
I had a good number of people to choose who could possibly be the bad guy, and of course, it was the one I ruled out too early. The ending is beautiful. This is probably one of the best reads I have had in a while.
I had a good number of people to choose who could possibly be the bad guy, and of course, it was the one I ruled out too early. The ending is beautiful. This is probably one of the best reads I have had in a while.
January 18, 2026
sweet and suspenseful
This was a sweet and suspenseful story. The characters were well developed and had wonderful chemistry between each of them. The story hooked you right in and kept you engaged.
This was a sweet and suspenseful story. The characters were well developed and had wonderful chemistry between each of them. The story hooked you right in and kept you engaged.
April 22, 2023
Cold Case
I really liked the characters. Janna had a lot on her plate and never gave up trusting in God. Awesome.
I really liked the characters. Janna had a lot on her plate and never gave up trusting in God. Awesome.
May 15, 2023
This one kept my attention. Enjoyed the premise and all the details about opening a lodge/cabins. A fun read. The kids were great secondary characters.
August 15, 2023
Exciting read
I had trouble putting this story down. It's my first Roxanne Rust and novel but it won't be the last. Romance but no smut with danger and suspense throughout!
I had trouble putting this story down. It's my first Roxanne Rust and novel but it won't be the last. Romance but no smut with danger and suspense throughout!
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