Welcome to the Social + Review Blitz for Burning Secrets by Susan May Warren hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

MY REVIEW:

Another great episode of the Chasing Fire – Alaska series. Featuring the smoke jumper team members, each book can easily stand on its own but continues a suspenseful and exhilarating tale of fighting wilderness fires while threatened by another danger, a terrorist militia with sinister goals. This time, JoJo and Crew are fighting for their lives and learn that the Lord and love can provide what they need to survive.

As always, Susan May Warren has provided an edge of the seat story with well developed characters and danger and adventure laced with a strong message of faith. There were so many spiritual truths woven into Burning Secrets that much of the narrative could have been highlighted. I highly recommend this book as well as the previous ones in this series. 

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by JustReads Publicity. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Series: Chasing Fire: Alaska #4 Publisher: Sunrise Publishing Release Date: July 8, 2025 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance

An original series created by bestselling authors Susan May Warren and Lisa Phillips.

Wrong place, wrong time…

Wildlife biologist JoJo Butcher isn’t just a smokejumper for the Midnight Sun crew—she’s also in Alaska to finish up her wolf research…until, oops, she finds herself face-to-face with a wolf with nowhere to go…

And then she’s rescued by a hero from the woods. Who exactly is he, and what secrets is he hiding?

He’s living a double life…

Undercover FBI informant Michael Crew Sterling hates his life. Buried deep inside a domestic terrorist group, he’s in over his head, trying to discover their lethal plans. And then he saves the life of JoJo Butcher, and suddenly she is sunshine to his dark soul…

Until she accidentally walks into nightmare.

Now Crew must keep her alive by proving that she’s his girlfriend. And she has to play along, or they’ll both be killed. And when they discover what the group is really doing, Crew will have to make a choice that could cost him everything he’s sacrificed to save the woman he’s falling for.

Book four in the epic Chasing Fire: Alaska series is an edge-of-your seat tale of danger, loyalty, and the power of hope in the darkest night.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

With nearly 2 million books sold, critically acclaimed novelist Susan May Warren is the Christy, RITA, and Carol award-winning author of over ninety novels. Known for her compelling plots and unforgettable characters, Susan has penned contemporary and historical romances, romantic suspense, thrillers, rom-coms, and Christmas novellas. With books translated into eight languages, she’s a USA Today, ECPA and CBA bestseller, and has received numerous starred Publisher Weekly reviews. Library Journal says, “Warren’s characters are well-developed and she knows how to create a first rate contemporary romance.”

Susan is a nationally acclaimed writing coach, and winner of the 2009 American Christian Fiction Writers Mentor of the Year. She is the founder of Novel.Academy, author of the popular writing method, The Story Equation, and a founding partner of Sunrise Media Group.

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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Burning Hearts by Lisa Phillips hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

MY REVIEW:

Burning Hearts is another page-turner from author Lisa Phillips. Featuring a group of fire jumpers in Alaska, the story takes its readers on a breath-taking adventure where fire may just be the least of the danger the characters face.

Jamie has gone to Alaska to find her brother Tristan. She has felt responsible for him all her life and can’t seem to let go of that responsibility. Logan, who cares for Jamie, has followed her to Alaska to try to find her. Little do they know that not only will they both find what they are looking for but at the same time they will find Trouble with a big T!

Phillips pretty much puts her characters through the wringer before final resolution of their troubles. Burning Hearts is filled with more than enough action, danger, romance, and challenging faith to satisfy the most discerning suspense lover. I can’t wait to read the next installment of this promising series.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Title: Burning Hearts Series: Chasing Fire: Alaska #1 Author: Lisa Phillips Publisher: Sunrise Publishing Release Date: May 27, 2025 Genre: Romantic Suspense

RESCUE. DANGER. DEVOTION.

THIS TIME, THEIR HEARTS ARE ON THE LINE…

An original series created by bestselling authors Susan May Warren and Lisa Phillips.

She came to Alaska searching for her troubled brother…and found herself kidnapped by a dangerous militia.

Jamie Winters will risk anything to rescue her brother Tristan, even infiltrating the militia’s remote compound. But when she’s abducted, there’s only one man who can save her—Logan Crawford, the elite smokejumper she’s never stopped loving.

Yes, Logan relocated to Alaska’s Midnight Sun smokejumpers to find Jamie and win back her heart. So when he learns she’s been taken, of course he’ll stop at nothing to bring her home safe. But when he accidentally leads the team into the militia’s deadly trap, he’s in over his head…

And hunted.

Now wounded and on the run, Jamie and Logan must fight for their lives in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. But the biggest risk of all is the sparks between them…and the terrible cost of a second chance at love.

Jumpstart your summer reading with this edge-of-your-seat journey of peril, faith, and finding the courage to love one last time in book one of the bestselling Chasing Fire: Alaska romantic suspense series.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lisa Phillips is a USA Today and top ten Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 90 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). As a worship leader for Calvary Chapel churches in her local area, Lisa has discovered a love for mentoring new ministry members and youth worship musicians.

Discover the exciting world of Last Chance County at www.lastchancecounty.com.

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Welcome to the Social + Review Blitz for Shattered Sanctuary by Nancy Mehl hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

MY REVIEW:

Nancy Mehl is one of my go-to authors for Christian suspense. Shattered Sanctuary did not disappoint! The author set the perfect atmosphere for her story and the characters were just right. Primary character Erin Delaney is a soul tortured by an incident in her past that has brought her almost to the verge of agoraphobia. She agrees to meet her friend Kaely Quinn in Sanctuary, Tennessee in hopes that the time together will be relaxing and therapeutic. As previous readers of Mehl’s novels will quickly guess, Sanctuary absolutely does not live up to its name. When bodies begin to show up in the surrounding area, it becomes evident that a serial killer is at work and Erin and possibly Kaely might be in his sights.

During the course of the book, there were several characters who could have been the killer. Mehl kept me guessing throughout. The tale progressed at just the right pace and I didn’t want to stop reading until I reached the end. In the course of the story, faith was a predominant subject of conversation and reflection which I appreciated. Hints of a potential romance added to my enjoyment. I can’t wait for the next installment of this series.

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

Series: The Erin Delaney Mysteries #1 Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Release Date: March 18, 2025 Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance

When she finally finds peace, she must confront her tragic past to stop a serial killer.

Grappling with the aftermath of a tragic incident that altered her life, ex-police officer and bestselling mystery author Erin Delaney finds solace in the tranquility of a cabin nestled deep in the Smoky Mountains. But her restful stay is shattered when cries pierce the night, hinting at a lurking presence haunting the woods. When local police chief Adrian Nightengale seeks her help with a carefully arranged murder scene, she is thrust back into the world of crime solving. As they delve into the investigation, Erin’s intuition reveals chilling truths about the killer’s motives and strategically perfected methods.

Joined by the enigmatic Kaely Quinn-Hunter, a former FBI behavioral analyst, Erin not only embarks on a quest to stop the merciless serial killer, but also confronts the revived ghosts of her past. In a race against time, Erin must defeat her own demons while outmaneuvering a cunning killer or risk becoming the next victim in this deadly game of cat and mouse.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Nancy Mehl lives in Missouri, with her husband Norman, and her puggle, Watson. She’s authored over fifty books and is currently at work on a new FBI suspense series for Bethany House Publishing.

All of Nancy’s novels have an added touch – something for your spirit as well as your soul. “I welcome the opportunity to share my faith through my writing,” Nancy says. “It’s a part of me and of everything I think or do. God is number one in my life. I wouldn’t be writing at all if I didn’t believe that this is what He’s called me to do. I hope everyone who reads my books will walk away with the most important message I can give them: God is good, and He loves you more than you can imagine. He has a good plan especially for your life, and there is nothing you can’t overcome with His help.”

You can find out more about Nancy by visiting her Web site at: www.nancymehl.com. She also is active on the Suspense Sisters: www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com and on FaceBook!