{"id":23043,"date":"2018-04-12T21:10:53","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T02:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=23043"},"modified":"2018-04-12T21:10:53","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T02:10:53","slug":"treacherous-trails-by-dana-mentink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=23043","title":{"rendered":"Treacherous Trails by Dana Mentink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23044\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails-95x150.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails-150x238.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Treacherous Trails&#8221; is one of those nonstop page turners that you just don&#8217;t want to put down. It seemed pretty obvious from the very beginning who the guilty person was but the author certainly kept me on my toes wondering what would happen next.<\/p>\n<p>I loved the interaction between the characters, especially Owen and Ella and it was fun learning about their lifelong friendship as well as other background pertinent to their story. The loyalty and support of the Thorn family for each other and those they cared about was touching and inspiring.<\/p>\n<p>The action filled plot is filled with lots of danger and suspense as well as multiple twists and surprises.\u00a0 A little romance in the midst of life-threatening situations didn&#8217;t hurt either. The ending was perfect in my opinion. Can&#8217;t wait for the next book in this series!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857\" title=\"divider2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png 317w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23045\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2G9vZIf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23045\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23045\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails_SM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails_SM.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails_SM-95x150.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails_SM-150x237.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Click to purchase<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Falsely accused\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Can she escape the real killer?<\/p>\n<p>In this second installment in the Gold Country Cowboys series, farrier Ella Cahill is accused of murder\u2014and only former marine Owen Thorn, her brother\u2019s best friend, can help clear her name. Now with someone trying to kill Ella, Owen must protect her\u2026despite his promise to her brother to stay away from her. But can they work together to find the true killer before she becomes the next to die?<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2G9vZIf\">here<\/a> to purchase your copy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-23046\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dana-Mentink.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dana-Mentink.jpg 222w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dana-Mentink-111x150.jpg 111w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Dana-Mentink-150x203.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/>Dana Mentink<\/strong> is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer\u2019s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over thirty five titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin\u2019s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Harvest House. Dana was thrilled to be a semi-finalist in the Jeanne Robertson Comedy With Class Competition. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, teen bear cubs affectionately nicknamed Yogi and Boo Boo, Junie, the nutty terrier, a chubby box turtle and a feisty parakeet. You can connect with Dana via her website at <span class=\"m_-4745974544501085387Hyperlink0\"><a href=\"http:\/\/danamentink.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/danamentink.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1515619647353000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE0NOzF4ro4VRv8OVbZWYndU36r0A\">danamentink.com<\/a><\/span>, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUEST POST FROM DANA MENTINK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Howdy, friends! I am so thrilled to be galloping into the second book in the Gold Country Cowboy series with you. This book was a hoot to write. It\u2019s got a nice twisty mystery and plenty of danger! Our hero, twin Owen Thorn, is a Marine doing his darnedest not to fall in love with his brother\u2019s little sister, but you know how these things go, don\u2019t you, partners? There\u2019s trouble ahead in cowboy country and this story will take you on a wild gallop to the happy ending! God bless and thanks for coming along!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23047\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails-_-Banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails-_-Banner.png 600w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails-_-Banner-150x56.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/readingismysuperpower.org\">Reading Is My SuperPower<\/a>, April 12<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lighthouse-academy.blogspot.com\">Lighthouse Academy<\/a>, April 12<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com\">Book Reviews From an Avid Reader<\/a>, April 12<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/daysongreflections.com\">Daysong Reflections<\/a>, April 13<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.karenhadley.blogspot.com\">Karen Sue Hadley<\/a>, April 13<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Janicesbookreviews.blogspot.com\">Janices book reviews<\/a>, April 13<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pagebypagebookbybook.blogspot.com\">Book by Book<\/a>, April 14<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ashleysbookshelf.blogspot.com\">Ashley\u2019s Bookshelf<\/a>, April 14<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Nannie3.blogspot.com\">Jeanette\u2019s Thoughts<\/a>, April 14<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.LindaShentonMatchett.com\">History, Mystery &amp; Faith<\/a>, April 15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cjaneread.blogspot.ca\">C Jane Read<\/a>, April 15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/booksmusicandlife.blogspot.com\/\">The Power of Words<\/a>, April 15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ihopeyoudanceinlife.com\">To Everything a Season<\/a>, April 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amongTheReads.net\">Among the Reads<\/a>, April 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5020genesis.wordpress.com\">Genesis 5020<\/a>, April 16<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abakersperspective.com\">A Baker\u2019s Perspective<\/a>, April 17<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/am2cents.blogspot.com\">Two Points of Interest<\/a>, April 17<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpediem.fyi\">Carpe Diem<\/a>, April 18<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cafinatedreads.com\">Cafinated Reads<\/a>, April 18<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/musingsbymaureen.blogspot.com\/\">Maureen\u2019s Musings<\/a>, April 19<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.simpleharvestreads.com\/\">Simple Harvest Reads,<\/a> April 19 (Guest Post from Mindy Houng)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pausefortales.blogspot.com\">Pause for Tales<\/a>, April 20<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/haveawonderfulday.weebly.com\/\">Have A Wonderful Day<\/a>, April 20<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/becauseisaidsomyadventuresinparenting.blogspot.com\/\">Because I said so \u2013 and other adventures in parenting<\/a>, April 21<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/proudtobeanautismmom.weebly.com\">proud to be an autism mom<\/a>, April 21<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bibliophile.reviews\">Bibliophile Reviews<\/a>, April 22<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/agreateryes.wordpress.com\">A Greater Yes<\/a>, April 22<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/deana0326.blogspot.com\">Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, April 23<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/debbieloseanything.blogspot.com\">Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, April 23<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/artistwriterandstudentohmy.wordpress.com\/\">Artistic Nobody<\/a>, April 23 (Spotlight)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.katscornerbooks.com\">Kat\u2019s Corner Books<\/a>, April 24<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/redheadedbooklady.blogspot.com\">Red Headed Book Lady<\/a>, April 24<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bigreadersite.wordpress.com\">Bigreadersite<\/a>, April 24<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/margaretkazmierczak.com\">margaret kazmierczak<\/a>, April 25 (Interview)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/butterflii410.blogspot.com\/\">Raining Butterfly Kisses<\/a>, April 25<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/remembrancy.com\">Remembrancy<\/a>, April 25<\/p>\n<p><strong>GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/ca46\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23048\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails-Giveaway.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails-Giveaway.png 300w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Treacherous-Trails-Giveaway-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away a grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card, Cornbread Mix, and Cowboy Caviar Salsa!!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/ca46\">https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/ca46<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MY REVIEW: &#8220;Treacherous Trails&#8221; is one of those nonstop page turners that you just don&#8217;t want to put down. It seemed pretty obvious from the very beginning who the guilty person was but the author certainly kept me on my toes wondering what would happen next. 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