I enjoyed this clean, love inspired, Suspenseful romance. I voluntarily chose to review this story and I have given it a 5* rating. This has clues all over the place but they don't really lead on to the one's that do it. There is a bit of glued to your seat kind of action, making you want to know what happens next. I had some suspicions toward the end, but kept getting clues in another direction. The suspense just kept on coming till almost the very end. Love these Love-Inspired books. ( )

For readers seeking romantic suspense, this story has accelerating action; suspense that builds and builds, and romance to boot. The characters are believable and relatable and oh, so human. Carol Post is my favorite author in the Love Inspired Suspense imprint! ( )

I have had the privilege of reading many of Carol's books and I've enjoyed every one of them. This book is no exception! I read this book in one sitting and just couldn't put it down!

Shelby is a young woman who has had a difficult childhood and had responsibilities that a girl shouldn't have to have. She's responsible but has left some family relationships behind that she is now trying to restore. One of those is her younger sister, Mia and her niece, Chloe. Unfortunately, one night when they are going to meet for dinner, she shows up to Mia's apartment to find it filled with police officers. Her sister has been killed and now she needs to be responsible for her niece.

This brings Ryan into her life. He is Chloe's uncle on her father's side and he also wants custody of Chloe. Before any of this can be worked out, they are thrown together when they realize that Shelby's life is in danger and that puts Chloe in danger, too. Ryan decides to be he protector they need.

I really enjoyed the mystery and the roller coaster ride this story took me on! There are some very dangerous people in this story, however, the goodness and kindness of Shelby and Ryan shine through.

I always enjoy Carol's books because she has a faith element to the book where one or more of the characters are searching for their faith. She weaves this in so beautifully and naturally and I enjoy seeing her characters find that God is with them.

This was a wonderful book with a thrilling story line that I enjoyed tremendously. I highly recommend this book and give it 5 stars.

*This book was provided to me by the author. I received a copy of this book to review but I was not financially compensated in any way. The opinions expressed are my own and are based on my observations while reading this book. ( )