{"id":24509,"date":"2019-07-06T00:01:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-06T05:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=24509"},"modified":"2019-07-05T14:27:23","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T19:27:23","slug":"danger-on-the-ranch-by-dana-mentink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=24509","title":{"rendered":"Danger on the Ranch by Dana Mentink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24510\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-95x150.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-150x236.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have found Dana Mentink to be a multifaceted author. It is quite amazing to me how one woman can write such hilarious romances on one hand and turn around and pen absolutely riveting suspense on the other. In my opinion, <em><strong>Danger on the Ranch<\/strong><\/em> may be her most suspenseful novel yet.<\/p>\n<p>Former US Marshal Mitch Whitehorse was responsible for putting his brother in prison but unfortunately that brother has managed to escape and is determined to extract his revenge on Mitch. Jane Reyes, Mitch&#8217;s brother&#8217;s ex-wife and the child she has kept a secret need protection from the brother who is a psychopathic serial killer. Mitch has always believed that Jane was involved in the murders but in order to protect his nephew, he must trust her.<\/p>\n<p>Wow! <em><strong>Danger on the Ranch<\/strong><\/em> was so suspense filled that I could not put it down and read it pretty much in one sitting. Character development was excellent, especially Mitch who struggled with judging his brother&#8217;s ex-wife while battling guilt for not recognizing (or ignoring) how dangerous his brother was. The relationship between Mitch and Jane developed at a believable pace even for a short mass market length book.<\/p>\n<p>I loved this book and recommend that this is a must read for those who love suspense. Pick up a copy while you can!<\/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<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><strong>Book: <\/strong>Danger <em>on the<\/em> Ranch<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author: <\/strong>Dana Mentink<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Genre: <\/strong>Inspirational romantic suspense<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release date: <\/strong>June 1, 2019<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24511\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-Cover-190x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-Cover-190x300.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-Cover-190x300-95x150.jpeg 95w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-Cover-190x300-150x237.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>After putting his serial killer brother in prison, former US marshal Mitch Whitehorse chooses a solitary country life\u2014until his brother escapes. Now Mitch\u2019s former sister-in-law, Jane Reyes, needs protection\u2026for herself and the toddler she\u2019s kept a secret. Mitch still isn\u2019t sure of Jane\u2019s innocence in his brother\u2019s crimes, but to keep his nephew out of a killer\u2019s grasp, trusting her is his only option.<br \/>\nClick <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2F5MkPY\">here<\/a> to purchase your copy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>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, Harvest House and Woman\u2019s World Magazine. 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 <a href=\"http:\/\/danamentink.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/danamentink.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1551373806835000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE72BG98q0J85ewUbZBZaLY3CYrug\">danamentink.com<\/a>, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>MORE FROM DANA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re kicking off a new cowboy series, but this one is going to take you for a wild ride! Set on a ranch that\u2019s sandwiched between the sea and the hills required me to do some on site research of course! I spent quite a while in this gorgeous area of California, looking for cattle. (You can see the zany results in my video.) I found the cattle, and also the perfect setting for this first book. It\u2019s a creepy one, I\u2019ll warn you, as hero Mitch Whitehorse comes face to face with the serial killer brother he sent to prison\u2026.and his desperate ex sister in law. Saddle up and enjoy the story! God bless!<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/XQnhfGyTvHw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24512\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-FB-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-FB-Cover.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Danger-on-the-Ranch-FB-Cover-150x56.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><strong>BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com\/\">Book Reviews From an Avid Reader<\/a>, June 25<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chasraybooknerdcorner.blogspot.com\/?m=1\">Chas Ray\u2019 Book Nerd Corner<\/a>, June 25<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/musingsbymaureen.blogspot.com\/\">Maureen\u2019s Musings<\/a>, June 26<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amongthereads.net\/\">Among the Reads<\/a>, June 26<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/karla-hanns-karla.blogspot.com\/\">Quiet Quilter<\/a>, June 26<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blossomsandblessings.blogspot.com\/\">Blossoms and Blessings<\/a>, June 27<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dkstevens.wordpress.com\/\">D\u2019S QUILTS &amp; 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Click the link below to enter.<\/div>\n<div align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/e31a\/danger-on-the-ranch-celebration-tour-giveaway\">https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/e31a\/danger-on-the-ranch-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MY REVIEW: I have found Dana Mentink to be a multifaceted author. It is quite amazing to me how one woman can write such hilarious romances on one hand and turn around and pen absolutely riveting suspense on the other. In my opinion, Danger on the Ranch may be her most suspenseful novel yet. 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