My Thoughts - Lethal Wilderness Trap written by Susan Furlong

 

LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP by Susan Furlong December 30, 2024 - January 31, 2025 Virtual Book Tour

Trust means everything... when danger hits too close to home. Hunting a never-caught killer, Special Agent Nolan Shea learns of a new victim. But the body on Ava Burke's land puts her and her young daughter, Rose, in someone's lethal sights. With a trail of shocking clues pointing to her family's involvement, Ava starts to question everything she holds dear and is soon desperate to uncover the truth with Nolan. Step after step, they confront their fears. But will finally cornering a murderer out in the wilderness become a trap they can't escape? From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Book Details: Genre: Inspirational Romantic Suspense Published by: Harlequin Publication Date: January 21, 2025 Number of Pages: 208 ISBN: 9781335980427 (ISBN10: 1335980423) Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | Harlequin Author Bio: Susan Furlong grew up in North Dakota where she spent long winters at her local library scouring the shelves for mysteries to read. Now, she lives in Illinois with her husband and children and writes mysteries of all types. She has over a dozen published novels and her work has earned a spot in the New York Times list of top crime fiction books of the year. When not writing, she volunteers at her church and spends time hiking and fishing. Catch Up With Susan Furlong: www.SusanFurlong.com Goodreads BookBub - @SusanFurlongAuthor Instagram - @susanfurlong Threads - @susanfurlong Facebook - @SusanFurlongAuthor Susan Furlong's Amazon Author Page My Thoughts  Lethal Wilderness Trap is written by Susan Furlong. This book starts out with heart pounding action and suspense and doesn’t let up throughout the whole story. This is from the Love Inspired Suspense line so you know it will be a great read.  Ava is a recent widow. She and her daughter move from Detroit to live with her father in law, Mac in a secluded Sculpin Bay. The quiet and serene life she was hoping fades away when a body is discovered in the barn. Ava soon comes to the realization that her young daughter, Rose  may have witnessed something she shouldn’t have.  Special Agent Nolan and his K9 Creed are brought in. The body resembles a cold case from many years earlier. Nolan quickly finds out that this may be tied to human trafficking. He feels that Ava is holding back. He’s trying to peel away her layers when it becomes clear someone is trying to get to Rose.  Rose disappears and Ava isn’t sure who she can trust. Nolan is trying to stay ahead of the danger. I’ll admit everyone became a suspect. I loved the consistent action and suspense. I also loved Rose and Creed so much.  The book is well written. The storyline is engaging. Thank you to the author, publisher and Partners in Crime Book Tours for letting me read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.  Tour Participants: 12/30 dianas_books_cars_coffee LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 12/30 Literary Gold LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Showcase 12/31 Because I said so LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/01 bookwormbecky1969 LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/02 Why Not? Because I Said So Book Reviews LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/03 Book Reviews From an Avid Reader LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/04 Silvers Reviews LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Showcase 01/05 elaine_sapp65 LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/06 fundinmental LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/06 Jodys Bookish Haven LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Showcase 01/07 The Mystery of Writing LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Guest post 01/08 Wall-to-wall Books LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/09 FullyBookedInKentucky LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/10 Country Mamas With Kids LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/12 The AR Critique LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/14 Celticladys Reviews LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Showcase 01/15 fundinmental LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/15 Reading is my Superpower LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/16 Novels Alive LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/17 fuonlyknew LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/18 From the TBR Pile LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/21 Splashes of Joy LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/22 Cozy Home Delight Book Reviews LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/23 Cozy Home Delight Book Reviews LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Guest post 01/26 drinkscoffee_readsbooks LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/28 The Page Ladies LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review 01/29 A Room without Books is Empty LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAP Review   Giveaway: This is a giveaway hosted by Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours for Susan Furlong. See the widget for entry terms and conditions. Void where prohibited. The giveaway is for:    $20 Amazon.com Gift Card   https://kingsumo.com/g/1y9rxom/lethal-wilderness-trap-by-susan-furlong

My Thoughts - Hunted on the Trail Author: Dana Mentink

 

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Book: Hunted on the Trail

Author: Dana Mentink

Genre: Suspense

Release date: December 24, 2024

A killer out for vengeance…

but this bloodhound has his scent.

Ambushed by sudden gunfire, former cop Stephanie Wolfe realizes the tracking competition she entered with her bloodhound is a setup. An escaped fugitive has lured her into the remote wilderness to exact his deadly revenge. And her ex-boyfriend, bounty hunter Vance Silverton, has fallen into the fatal trap, too. Now cut off from civilization with only minimal supplies and their two dogs, the pair must depend on each other to survive. But with a treacherous storm approaching, it’s not only a cold-blooded killer they’ll have to escape.

 

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About the Author

Dana Mentink is a USA TODAY and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author. She’s written more than forty mystery and suspense novels for Love Inspired Suspense, and Poisoned Pen Press. Her debut novel with Revell releases in the summer of 2025. She is honored to have received two ACFW Carol Awards, a Holt Medallion Award, and a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award.

 

 

 

 

More from Dana

My life has gone to the dogs! No joke! While readers enjoy the Wolfe family humans, I hear on the regular that their favorite characters are the bloodhounds. In book #1, Wally was just an irrepressible disaster, and he continues his naughty ways throughout the series. In book #2, we met Pinkerton who is a model canine, unless squirrels enter the picture. And now, you’ll get to know Chloe who is fabulous, but I will venture to say she is going to be outshined by her mutt companion Brutus (you’ll have to read the book to discover his real name and identity!) As this book launches, I’m deep into writing the last two and there are a couple more unpredictable hounds you have yet to meet. Such fun! Thanks for galloping along with me on this series!

MY THOUGHTS 

Hunted on the Trail is written by Dana Mentink. This is book three in the Security Hounds Investigation series. All books can be read as a stand alone. However the personalities  of all the dogs have made me laugh so hard. 

Stephanie is a former cop. She is now working with the Security Hounds Investigation team. She left when she was passed over for a promotion. However, her ex boyfriend Vance was given the job over her. 

Stephanie and Chloe are now getting ready to compete in a tracking competition. She’s excited to expand their skills but doesn’t realize she is walking right into a trap. An escaped fugitive has Stephanie in their sites and will stop at nothing to punish them. 

This book opens with plenty of action and suspense. The author wastes no time in the heart pounding action and suspense.  Stephanie finds that Vance is trying to help her and she has to trust him and put aside her anger to make it out alive. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own. 

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Blossoms and Blessings, December 14

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Holly’s Book Corner, December 15

Pause for Tales, December 15

A Good Book and Cup of Tea, December 16

Lights in a Dark World, December 16

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My Thoughts - JURY DUTY IS MURDER by Kate Damon

 JURY DUTY IS MURDER

Kate Damon

 

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GENRE: Cozy Mystery

 

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BLURB:

 

The verdict is in; a famed athlete is headed for prison. The jurors have done their job and are free to go back to their lives.

 

But after being sequestered for four months, life as some knew it no longer exists.

 

HAROLD ASHMAN’s house is almost destroyed by a careless driver. Exotic dancer, CEECEE LAINE, discovers that her boyfriend is two-timing her, and she no longer has a job. Actor ALEX MANNING learns his career is down the tubes, and 72-year-old, HELEN RYDER, discovers her family is plotting to put her in an old folks home.

 

Then things take a turn for the worse. When former jurors start dropping like flies, CeeCee, Helen, Harold, and Alex are convinced there’s a killer on the loose. Now the feuding foursome must find him before he kills them—or before they save him the trouble by killing each other.

 

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Excerpt

 

The ringing telephone woke me up. Without opening my eyes, I felt around until I touched the nightstand and finally, my phone. “Hello.”

 

“Wake up.”

 

I groaned. “Alex, what do you want?”

 

“I need you to wake up.”

 

I forced myself to sit up. The clock on the radio said it was after ten. “This better be important.”

 

“Something is terribly wrong,” Alex said. “It’s the thirtieth and nobody’s dead.”

 

“Hallelujah.” I hung up and dived back into my pillow. The phone rang again, and I groaned. Only Alex would think that no dead bodies meant something was wrong.

 

I rolled over and grabbed the phone. “Now what?”

 

“No one’s dead.”

 

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

When Kate Damon is not writing, she and her husband enjoy RVing, spending time with family and friends, raising Monarch butterflies, and playing a wicked game of bridge.

 

Writing as Margaret Brownley, she has published more than 40 novels and is a New York Times bestselling author. Known for her memorable characters and humor, she is a two-time Romance Writers of America Rita finalist.

 

Not counting the book she wrote in sixth grade, and the puzzle of the missing socks, this is her first mystery.

 

Links:

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/katejuryduty

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/juryduty17

Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.comKatedamon1

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565155275435

My Thoughts 

JURY DUTY IS MURDER is written by Kate Damon. This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and it will not be the last. This book drew me in within the first few pages and I didn’t want to stop reading.  

Jurors have just delivered a guilty verdict in a high profile case. They’ve been sequestered for four months and life has changed for everyone. However life has changed. Their friends and family have had to carry on without them. Some relationships have ended. Then jurors start dying. 

Four jurors who couldn’t be more different meet. They think that someone is targeting jurors on the case. There’s too many suspicious deaths. 

The story is told by alternating points of view. The author has woven this together seamlessly. I loved the vast differences in characters and how they had to work together despite their dislike from each other. 

This is a great cozy mystery. I enjoyed reading. The characters are well developed. The storyline is engaging. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Goddess Fish Promotions for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own. 

 

 

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MY THOUGHTS - What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens

 Book Details:

​Book Title:  What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff by Jack Wiens
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  98 pages
Genre: Juvenile fiction/picture book/values & virtues
Publisher: Torchflame Books
Release date:  October 15, 2024

Book Description:

The boy has a lot of questions—hard ones about love, honesty, grief and loss, prejudice, forgiveness, why we are here, and more.

Bear's wise answers are always offered with compassion and enthusiasm. The friendship between these two is deep, tender, and sometimes fun. Bear's clear, common-sense philosophy of life is a welcome contrast to the complex world our children face today.

On the beautifully illustrated pages, you will also meet Jay, Raccoon, Badger, Elder Moose, and others who add to the fun and adventure.

Walk with Boy and Bear for a while in the woods and see what you might learn about life, love and other stuff.

​This uplifting book will surely become a treasured collection of simple wisdom, inspiring rich, meaningful conversations between adults and children alike.

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Meet the Author:

Jack Wiens has illustrated over 40 children’s books and designed many book covers, a family magazine, curriculum materials and greeting cards. He has also exhibited his fine art in galleries and art shows in Colorado, Missouri and Oregon.

Jack earned a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and worked as a counselor for 34 years in private practice as well as in a hospital inpatient addictions program and mental health centers. He led many workshops on communication, relationships and self-care during his career as psychotherapist.

​He lives in Ashland, Oregon, where he enjoys the natural beauty of nearby mountains, lakes and rivers, the creative energy of the community and good friendships. Besides hiking, biking and tennis, a favorite activity is exploring the Oregon coast and whale watching in Depoe Bay.

connect with the author: website 

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MY THOUGHTS

What Bear Said about Life, Love, and Other Stuff is written  by Jack Wiens. I wish this book would have been around when my older girls (now 26 and 23) were younger since they had lots of questions. I read this with my 13 and 11 year old, and we enjoyed it very much. It's beautifully illustrated, contains great lessons that all can learn from. 

We loved how Bear takes his friend onto adventures. While they are together Bear shares heartwarming lessons (I will admit I teared up a few times). My 13 year old commented how the lessons are very important for teens to know. I really liked that the book  was divided up, where you could have some serious conversations in between. 

I recommend this book for all parents and grand parents. It's beautifully written and illustrated. Thank you to the author, publisher and IRead Book tours for allowing me to read a copy of this book. - all thoughts are my own. 

Tour Schedule:

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Nov 26 – Cover Lover Book Review– book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Nov 26 - @Leannebookstagram– book review
Nov 27 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
Nov 29 – A Mama's Corner of the World– book review / giveaway
Nov 29 - Writer with Wanderlust – book review / giveaway
Nov 30 - Chit Chat with Charity - book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 2 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway
Dec 2 - Because I said so - adventures in parenting – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 3 – Frugal Freelancer – book review / author interview / giveaway
Dec 4 – Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway
Dec 5 – China Sorrows – book spotlight / giveaway
Dec 5 - @mamof9 – book review
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Dec 6 – @bookameme – book review
Dec 6 - Paws.Read.Repeat - book review / giveaway
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