Hostile Intent

by Lynette Eason

The final, fourth book in the series.  I am so glad I gave this author a chance.  She is a clean, solid mystery suspense writer.  

This story (it was Caden's story and sort of Ava's too) wrapped up most things, but left some unanswered questions.  That bothered me until I realized it is the sort of unanswered questions you'd want if you were friends with someone...and you know what?  That is the best sort of series to read.  

Active Defense

by Lynette Eason

OK, this was my favorite one so far.  I LOVED reading Heather's story.  My favorite character though was a side (supporting) character named Ryker.  I loved Ryker's presence in the story, with one of my favorite, favorite scenes in a fictional book occurring at the very end.  

I HIGHLY recommend reading this book.  Not only is it a suspenseful mystery with some romance sprinkled in, it is packed full of goodness and truth.  

One of my favorite quotes from the book:

"Stunned at the wave of emotion, she swallowed it and did her best to focus on what she knew instead of how she felt."   Pg. 39 (kindle version)

YES!!!!!  I need to tattoo this on my brain.

*SPOILER ALERT*

I did skip the scene that they had to put down an animal.  That is just too close to home for my heart to be able to handle reading about that.  Saying goodbye to these furry guys is so excruciatingly difficult.  

Acceptable Risk

by Lynette Eason

I really like this author.  

I did NOT like the main character (Sarah Denning) though.  I remember her from the last book and did not like her then either, and truthfully was so disappointed when I realized this story was all about her.  Anyway, she comes across as more of a spoiled brat than someone who is struggling with PTSD and emotional trauma.  I know everyone processes those differently - but I just could not connect with her and because of that, it was really hard to connect to this story.  

*note* this books talks about suicide a LOT.  It was hard to read and I'm glad that I finished the book tonight.  Hoping the next book in this series is better

When I Am Afraid

by Edward T Welch

This book is small but mighty.  I HIGHLY recommend it.  I read it like a book, but now plan to go back and go through it how it was meant to be - over a seven-week span.  

SO....

I am going to use this as my book review blog from now on 😊.  Can't wait to track my favorite books as I read through the year.