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Keep Her: Contemporary Christian Romantic-Suspense
Contemporary Christian Romantic-Suspense
Newspaper reporter Dana Chandler's life is full of "big brothers" without a romantic notion in the bunch. She's watched Alan Richards from across the courtroom for years, admiring him first as a prosecutor for three years then as a judge for the past year. In fact, she spends more time at the courthouse than her office. He's compassionate but thorough, fair but strict. Feared by criminals, he seeks justice for victims of violent crime, a fact she appreciates for her own reasons.
When an old friend is accused of murder, Dana believes he's been set up. She won't allow that to be done to an innocent man, especially the one who saved her life years ago, but the case reminds her of how much she hates puzzles. Then help comes from unexpected quarters, including the judge she's long admired. That's all she needs - another "big brother."
Superior Court Judge Alan Richards knows nothing about his unidentified observer. Not even her name. She's been his constant, at least in the courtroom, for four years, but he still doesn't know anything about her. Finally, God opens the door for them to meet.
As the danger for Dana grows, Alan devises an unconventional plan....
Newspaper reporter Dana Chandler's life is full of "big brothers" without a romantic notion in the bunch. She's watched Alan Richards from across the courtroom for years, admiring him first as a prosecutor for three years then as a judge for the past year. In fact, she spends more time at the courthouse than her office. He's compassionate but thorough, fair but strict. Feared by criminals, he seeks justice for victims of violent crime, a fact she appreciates for her own reasons.
When an old friend is accused of murder, Dana believes he's been set up. She won't allow that to be done to an innocent man, especially the one who saved her life years ago, but the case reminds her of how much she hates puzzles. Then help comes from unexpected quarters, including the judge she's long admired. That's all she needs - another "big brother."
Superior Court Judge Alan Richards knows nothing about his unidentified observer. Not even her name. She's been his constant, at least in the courtroom, for four years, but he still doesn't know anything about her. Finally, God opens the door for them to meet.
As the danger for Dana grows, Alan devises an unconventional plan....
362 pages, Paperback
Published January 22, 2017
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About the author
Dawn M. Turner
54 books28 followersDawn loves to write Christian romance, suspense, and women's fiction, as well as fantasy with a Christian worldview. She took first place in the Contemporary Romance category, as well as winning the Grand Prize, in the Writers On the Storm Category Five writing competition. She lives in the high desert of Southern Arizona with her husband of 20 years and a variety of critters, furred and feathered. Besides writing and spending time with friends, she enjoys crochet, photography, scrapbooking, spinning yarn from wool and alpaca, and lots and lots of reading.
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March 7, 2018
A firm story that confronted real evil and yet left a Christian example for each who read it. The prayers were full of truth and willingness to change.
May 21, 2017
Although I liked this book, I did find the way the judge decided to protect Dana a bit far fetched. I think other options were available and more appropriate. That said, after I got past the outlandish solution, I enjoyed the story.
Another complaint I had was that there were so many characters. I had a difficult time keeping all the men straight and how they were connected to Dana.
Another complaint I had was that there were so many characters. I had a difficult time keeping all the men straight and how they were connected to Dana.
March 14, 2017
Wait for God, you might be surprised!
Well written and nicely developed characters. It is a page turner. The author also reminds us we might be surprised if we knew what lies just below the surface of the people around us. Also the reader is taken through the heartbreaking struggle of Dana as she reclaims her life by God's grace and the God honoring people he places in her life.
Well written and nicely developed characters. It is a page turner. The author also reminds us we might be surprised if we knew what lies just below the surface of the people around us. Also the reader is taken through the heartbreaking struggle of Dana as she reclaims her life by God's grace and the God honoring people he places in her life.
August 8, 2017
Wonderful Story
What a brave and determined young Lady who had experienced a terrible rape beating and stabbing. Who had her faith in God who bought wonderful people into her life. Dana fell in love with Alan who helped with believing and turning everything over to God. There were many people who showed her love and was there during her awful time to make sure every one who did her wrong would pay. Faith was strong throughout entire book
What a brave and determined young Lady who had experienced a terrible rape beating and stabbing. Who had her faith in God who bought wonderful people into her life. Dana fell in love with Alan who helped with believing and turning everything over to God. There were many people who showed her love and was there during her awful time to make sure every one who did her wrong would pay. Faith was strong throughout entire book
September 18, 2018
The reviews on this book were very good, and it was a freebie. I, however, thought the plot was too drawn out, had too many strands to it, and wasn't developed very thoroughly. I had a problem with the relationship between the two main characters too. So much of the action was contrived--just not very realistic. In addition, there were so many characters that I had trouble keeping up with them.
June 21, 2019
You hear of courtroom drama, and this was a very different story. A judge is intrigue with a young woman who slips into the courtroom, and just as quickly disappears. With the thought of flying terrorizes her, cell phones are not for her. When she tries to help a friend, things back fire and she is threatened, the judge has a solution will she go for it. The characters were good, especially Dana.
May 18, 2017
Good Story
It's not really a suspense story. There's only one part in the last half that has major action, and it is short-lived. It's really a romance of two people that have watched each other for four years before they finally meet and then the development of a relationship/marriage under difficult circumstances with character development and growth in Christ.
It's not really a suspense story. There's only one part in the last half that has major action, and it is short-lived. It's really a romance of two people that have watched each other for four years before they finally meet and then the development of a relationship/marriage under difficult circumstances with character development and growth in Christ.
January 14, 2018
Dawn M. Turner delivered a success with Keep Her!
If you're looking for a good, clean Christian novel, Dawn Turner delivered a success with Keep Her. Loved the flow of learning each character's history/relationship with the main character and how it all unfolded when faith and trust abounded.
If you're looking for a good, clean Christian novel, Dawn Turner delivered a success with Keep Her. Loved the flow of learning each character's history/relationship with the main character and how it all unfolded when faith and trust abounded.
March 9, 2018
A sickly sweet story
A rather childlike female reporter who behaves impulsively, constantly throwing tantrums over relatively petty issues is deeply attracted to a judge. He is equally attracted to her, not minding her immature behaviour. Rape at a very young age had a detrimental effect on her development.
A rather childlike female reporter who behaves impulsively, constantly throwing tantrums over relatively petty issues is deeply attracted to a judge. He is equally attracted to her, not minding her immature behaviour. Rape at a very young age had a detrimental effect on her development.
May 2, 2018
What can I say more than Wao, I never imagined that a Christian novel was so intense, romantic and had humor in it, it has all that and more.
It teaches us that we must trust in God for everything and that we should never doubt that he has a plan for us and that with his help we can get ahead of everything life puts in our path.
A novel that we should all read.
It teaches us that we must trust in God for everything and that we should never doubt that he has a plan for us and that with his help we can get ahead of everything life puts in our path.
A novel that we should all read.
June 12, 2018
Happy ending
This is a Christian romance. I appreciate that it is realistic about the man's struggles to wait until she is ready to take things further at each step. I wonder about the immediacy of God's answers to their prayers. No time to think it through or let it soak in. Just ask a prayerful question and get an immediate answer.
This is a Christian romance. I appreciate that it is realistic about the man's struggles to wait until she is ready to take things further at each step. I wonder about the immediacy of God's answers to their prayers. No time to think it through or let it soak in. Just ask a prayerful question and get an immediate answer.
June 13, 2018
Wow! What a great book!
Keep Her is the first book that I have read by Dawn M Turner and it will most definitely not be the last! Keep Her kept me on my toes turning pages and loving every minute of reading! I loved this book. It had funny things that made me laugh, sad things and emotions that made me be part of the book! ❤️
Keep Her is the first book that I have read by Dawn M Turner and it will most definitely not be the last! Keep Her kept me on my toes turning pages and loving every minute of reading! I loved this book. It had funny things that made me laugh, sad things and emotions that made me be part of the book! ❤️
November 4, 2018
A Delightful Read
After just a few pages I was drawn into a well written story. It didn’t take long to become a part of the story. Not unlike life the story carries one through the many emotions very rapidly. To say I enjoyed it doesn’t seem to be as honest as I felt a part of it. To leave it at the end is loss. Thanks for allowing me to enter in!
After just a few pages I was drawn into a well written story. It didn’t take long to become a part of the story. Not unlike life the story carries one through the many emotions very rapidly. To say I enjoyed it doesn’t seem to be as honest as I felt a part of it. To leave it at the end is loss. Thanks for allowing me to enter in!
February 8, 2020
Wonderful faith filled read
A thought provoking story that will have you examining your walk with our Lord and savior. Do we ask for guidance and direction as often as we should? Do we trust as we should? Simple questions the characters asked and how they achieved their peace. An afternoon well spent.
A thought provoking story that will have you examining your walk with our Lord and savior. Do we ask for guidance and direction as often as we should? Do we trust as we should? Simple questions the characters asked and how they achieved their peace. An afternoon well spent.
May 20, 2017
Love in the Courtroom
Masterfully written story with humor, suspense and romance. Christian theme throughout the book but also deals with crime and social issues. Couldn't put it down.
Masterfully written story with humor, suspense and romance. Christian theme throughout the book but also deals with crime and social issues. Couldn't put it down.
August 18, 2017
Love it!!
This was such a great book. From beginning to end I was hooked and didn't want to put it down. I hate that it ended. I fell in love with the characters and I want to see how things continue to go.
This was such a great book. From beginning to end I was hooked and didn't want to put it down. I hate that it ended. I fell in love with the characters and I want to see how things continue to go.
March 20, 2018
Good
Kept me interested from start to finish. Would have liked the content to continue. Enjoyed all the different characters. This was certainly a different, enjoyable story. GOD Bless!!!
Kept me interested from start to finish. Would have liked the content to continue. Enjoyed all the different characters. This was certainly a different, enjoyable story. GOD Bless!!!
June 10, 2018
Truly an Christian Romance
This was such an inspirational book. The parts where there is dialogue with God truly touched me. Parts brought tears to my eyes. Even non believers will enjoy and benefit by reading this book.
This was such an inspirational book. The parts where there is dialogue with God truly touched me. Parts brought tears to my eyes. Even non believers will enjoy and benefit by reading this book.
August 3, 2018
Surprise Meeting
I give this book a five-star rating. It had love, intrigue, surprises., and all other emotions one could think off.
Prayer was involved, the best way to commune with our heavenly father!!
I give this book a five-star rating. It had love, intrigue, surprises., and all other emotions one could think off.
Prayer was involved, the best way to commune with our heavenly father!!
September 20, 2018
A definite page turner!
This is a wonderful story of how God can heal even after the most traumatic experience. My only disappoint ment was not finding the fu!l story about the initial murder and the final trial and punishment.
This is a wonderful story of how God can heal even after the most traumatic experience. My only disappoint ment was not finding the fu!l story about the initial murder and the final trial and punishment.
October 9, 2018
Very good book. Great storyline and believable characters. Good ,clean and heart warming. Recommend very highly.
Very good book. Great storyline and very believable characters. Good Christian book, clean and heart warming. Recommend very highly. Enjoy
Very good book. Great storyline and very believable characters. Good Christian book, clean and heart warming. Recommend very highly. Enjoy
March 15, 2021
Don’t ask....
Yeah. Don’t even ask what number this makes that I have read this fabulous book. I love everything about Keep Her. I love the characters, the storyline, the suspense, and watching the characters grow in their Christian walk.
Yeah. Don’t even ask what number this makes that I have read this fabulous book. I love everything about Keep Her. I love the characters, the storyline, the suspense, and watching the characters grow in their Christian walk.
August 21, 2017
Excellent
Well written, correct grammar, riveting story. What more can you ask for? Perfect length and story complete in one book takes it over the top
Well written, correct grammar, riveting story. What more can you ask for? Perfect length and story complete in one book takes it over the top
November 29, 2017
OK read but do not care for the virginal religious side to story could have been great if written more for mature adult
March 18, 2018
Good
this book is full of surprises and so much happens to the woman that she continues to need the help of her friends.
this book is full of surprises and so much happens to the woman that she continues to need the help of her friends.
April 19, 2018
A great story of faith and trust and how often we find it different to fully trust the Lord and give our fears to Him
June 11, 2018
Outstounding
It was a riveting read. The content dealt with releasing pain from the past I would recommend this book to anyone.😁
It was a riveting read. The content dealt with releasing pain from the past I would recommend this book to anyone.😁
June 12, 2018
Great Read
Great story! A page turner from the start. Intrigue, suspense, and romance all in one book. Great Christian fiction! Reccomend.
Great story! A page turner from the start. Intrigue, suspense, and romance all in one book. Great Christian fiction! Reccomend.
June 27, 2018
Good read!
This book had it all and was well written. Great clean love story, great character's, good mystery and a happy ending.
This book had it all and was well written. Great clean love story, great character's, good mystery and a happy ending.
July 2, 2018
Excellent
Fabulous read...loved the characters, plot, and everything. Would recommend. Have downloaded another by the same author, and will look for more by her.
Fabulous read...loved the characters, plot, and everything. Would recommend. Have downloaded another by the same author, and will look for more by her.
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