{"id":25176,"date":"2020-02-27T12:16:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T17:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=25176"},"modified":"2020-02-27T12:16:52","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T17:16:52","slug":"cold-case-connection-by-dana-mentink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=25176","title":{"rendered":"Cold Case Connection by Dana Mentink"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cold Case Connection<\/em> is another page-turner from Dana Mentink who in my opinion is an expert writer. I especially enjoy her suspense novels. Once again she has written a tale that held my attention to the very end and I was reluctant to put it down to attend to mundane things like housework.<\/p>\n

The steady plot dropped plenty of hints in just the right places yet I didn’t manage to solve the mystery on my own until it was revealed within the story. Plenty of action and suspense kept those pages turning. I loved the sparks between Sergio and Helen despite the initial conflict and distrust. Both characters were well-rounded with unresolved guilt feelings that drove them to find the murderer of Sergio’s sister and the possible connection to a death in the past.<\/p>\n

I thoroughly enjoyed this riveting suspense with a strong hint of romance. It was fun to touch base with characters from earlier books in the series. I look forward to future releases by this author.<\/p>\n

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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

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book:\u00a0 <\/strong>Cold Case Connection<\/p>\n

Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Dana Mentink<\/p>\n

Genre:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Romantic Suspense<\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/strong>February 1,\u00a02020<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to get your copy.<\/td>\n

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Convinced his sister\u2019s death wasn\u2019t an accident, private investigator Sergio Ross is determined to catch her killer. But with all the clues hinting at a connection to another unsolved murder, he has to join forces with Helen Pike\u2014a woman linked to both deaths\u2014to find the truth. Can they follow the cold evidence trail to get justice\u2026before they become the next victims?<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"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 forty titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin\u2019s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Harvest House. 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\u00a0\u00a0nutty terrier, and a chubby box turtle. You can connect with Dana via her website at\u00a0danamentink.com<\/a>, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.)<\/p>\n

MORE FROM DANA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cold Case Connection was really fun to write because it\u2019s Helen\u2019s story. She\u2019s an intelligent, sensitive woman who is the sister to the men living on the Roughwater Ranch. Liam is her biological brother, but she\u2019s just as close to Chad and Mitch who might as well be blood relatives. In this novel, Helen has to relive the worst moment of her teenage life, the night when a mysterious murder occurred during a teen prank. Helen is going to have to face the past in order to preserve her future. Cowboys, a case gone cold, a coastal ranch and a whole lot of danger\u2026I hope you will enjoy the ride!<\/p>\n

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BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader<\/a>, February 14<\/p>\n

Among the Reads<\/a>, February 14<\/p>\n

Through the Fire Blogs<\/a>, February 14<\/p>\n

The Avid Reader<\/a>, February 15<\/p>\n

Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, February 15<\/p>\n

Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, February 16<\/p>\n

Inklings and notions<\/a>, February 16<\/p>\n

janicesbookreviews<\/a>, February 16<\/p>\n

Betti Mace<\/a>, February 17<\/p>\n

She Lives to Read<\/a>, February 17<\/p>\n

Genesis 5020<\/a>, February 17<\/p>\n

For the Love of Literature<\/a>, February 18<\/p>\n

For Him and My Family<\/a>, February 18<\/p>\n

My Devotional Thoughts<\/a>, February 19<\/p>\n

Reading Is My SuperPower<\/a>, February 19<\/p>\n

Just Your Average reviews<\/a>, February 19<\/p>\n

Remembrancy<\/a>, February 20<\/p>\n

Older & Smarter?<\/a>, February 20<\/p>\n

Blogging With Carol<\/a>, February 20<\/p>\n

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deb\u2019s Book Review<\/a>, February 21<\/p>\n

Bigreadersite<\/a>, February 21<\/p>\n

EmpowerMoms<\/a>, February 21<\/p>\n

Blossoms and Blessings<\/a>, February 22<\/p>\n

Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses<\/a>, February 22<\/p>\n

Christian Bookaholic<\/a>, February 23<\/p>\n

KarenSueHadley<\/a>, February 23<\/p>\n

Because I said so \u2014 and other adventures in Parenting<\/a>, February 23<\/p>\n

Emily Yager<\/a>, February 24<\/p>\n

Christian Bookshelf Reviews<\/a>, February 24<\/p>\n

Pause for Tales<\/a>, February 24<\/p>\n

Simple Harvest Reads<\/a>, February 25 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)<\/p>\n

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy<\/a>, February 25<\/p>\n

Maureen\u2019s Musings<\/a>, February 26<\/p>\n

Hallie Reads<\/a>, February 26<\/p>\n

A Good Book and Cup of Tea<\/a>, February 26<\/p>\n

Livin\u2019 Lit<\/a>, February 27<\/p>\n

To Everything There Is A Season<\/a>, February 27<\/p>\n

Daysong Reflections<\/a>, February 27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Dana is giving away\u00a0the grand prize of a Mentink giveaway bundle, including a bag, a copy of the book, and an Amazon gift card!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/f5c6\/cold-case-connection-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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