{"id":29081,"date":"2022-12-08T00:15:35","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T05:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=29081"},"modified":"2022-12-08T00:24:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T05:24:53","slug":"christmas-crime-cover-up-by-dana-mentink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=29081","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Crime Cover-up by Dana Mentink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Crime-Cover-Up.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Christmas Crime Cover-Up&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;My Review &#8211; Celebrate Lit&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As is usually the case with Love Inspired Suspense novels, the danger and action began in <em>Christmas Crime Cover-Up<\/em> almost immediately and only took infrequent breaks along the way. Someone is trying to kill Nora Duke and her friend Felicity but no one seems to know who or why.<\/p>\n<p>I enjoyed taking another trip to Death Valley and catching up with members of the Duke family as well as other characters from previous books in this series. It was also fun to meet new characters, especially Seth and Bubbles the donkey. As expected there were multiple twists and turns to the exciting plot that climaxed with a surprise villain. Just try and guess this one!<\/p>\n<p>Nora\u2019s visit to her hometown was intended to last just long enough to rescue a donkey but her plans changed drastically. She was reluctant to face her family and others in the community after her abrupt departure years ago. Although Seth had a few struggles of his own, he was compelled to act as Nora\u2019s protector and offered his support and advice as they became better acquainted.<\/p>\n<p>I loved how Nora\u2019s attitude toward the Lord and her family changed over the course of this excellent story of forgiveness and reconciliation. I thoroughly enjoyed <em>Christmas Crime Cover-Up<\/em> and will continue to read any book Dana Mentink cares to write.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18375 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/divider2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/divider2.png 317w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/divider2-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/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<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;ABOUT THE BOOK&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\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%;\">\n<p><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>Christmas Crime Cover-Up<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author:\u00a0<\/strong>Dana Mentink<\/p>\n<p><b>Genre:<\/b>Inspy Suspense<\/p>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> November 29, 2022<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MS09Td\">here<\/a> to get your copy!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29084 aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Crime-Cover-Up-150x238.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"238\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>From\u00a0<em>USA\u00a0TODAY<\/em>\u00a0bestselling author Dana Mentink\u2026<\/p>\n<p>A violent attack<\/p>\n<p>Isn\u2019t the homecoming she expected.<\/p>\n<p>When an ATV tries to run her down in Death Valley, animal rescuer Nora Duke knows it\u2019s a sign she never should have returned. Now she\u2019s stuck on Seth Castillo\u2019s ranch until Christmas with a pregnant donkey\u2014and a criminal desperate to silence her. Facing her past is as terrifying as uncovering a killer\u2019s twisted plan. But can Seth convince her to stay\u2026if they live through the holidays?<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Desert Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Book 1:\u00a0<em>Framed in Death Valley<\/em><br \/>Book 2:\u00a0<em>Missing in the Desert<\/em><br \/>Book 3:\u00a0<em>Death Valley Double Cross<\/em><br \/>Book 4:\u00a0<em>Death Valley Hideout<\/em><br \/>Book 5:\u00a0<em>Christmas Crime Cover-Up<\/em><br \/>Book 6:\u00a0<em>Targeted in the Desert<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;ABOUT THE AUTHOR&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29087 alignleft size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dana-Mentink.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dana-Mentink.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dana-Mentink-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>Dana Mentink<\/strong> is a USA Today and Publisher\u2019s Weekly bestselling author as well as a two-time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, and the recipient of a Holt Medallion. She\u2019s written over fifty titles in the suspense, lighthearted romance and mystery genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin\u2019s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Poisoned Pen Press. You can connect with Dana via her website at <a href=\"http:\/\/danamentink.com\/\">danamentink.com<\/a>, on Facebook, YouTube (Author Dana Mentink) and Instagram (dana_mentink.) Her monthly newsletter features plenty of goodies, gab and giveaways. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.subscribepage.com\/b8q0y5\">https:\/\/www.subscribepage.com\/b8q0y5<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MORE FROM DANA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well here we go! Book five in the Desert Justice series features Nora (Chief Jude\u2019s estranged sister), a wild donkey who needs rescuing, and a crime from the past that intrudes into the present. Twisty, right? I was inspired to write this story after visiting Death Valley and learning about the feral donkeys which inhabit the region. They\u2019re cute, visitors love them, but the burros can encounter health problems and cause environmental damage if they aren\u2019t settled into a safe area. It\u2019s amazing to me that wild donkeys are adept at detecting underground water sources. They dig \u201cwells\u201d which can benefit many thirsty animals. Fascinating, right? Hope you\u2019ll enjoy meeting Bubbles the donkey and the helpful humans who rescue her in this novel. God bless and thanks for reading!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BLOG STOPS&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29088 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Crime-Cover-Up-banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Crime-Cover-Up-banner.png 650w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Crime-Cover-Up-banner-480x178.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>BLOG STOPS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; 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Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/22ec8\/christmas-crime-cover-up-celebration-tour-giveaway\">https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/22ec8\/christmas-crime-cover-up-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MY REVIEW: As is usually the case with Love Inspired Suspense novels, the danger and action began in Christmas Crime Cover-Up almost immediately and only took infrequent breaks along the way. Someone is trying to kill Nora Duke and her friend Felicity but no one seems to know who or why. 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