Attempted Mountain Abduction by Jessica R. Patch is this week’s Reader Friday. Since it’s so hot around here, I thought I’d take you somewhere cooler…like the Great Smoky Mountains in winter. Here’s the first line: Bridge Spencer stepped onto his cabin’s porch, shivering at the biting cold, but something icier hovered in the January wind and scraped his nerves like jagged icicles.”
But first the photo and verse. I took the photo just outside Thunder Bay at a rest area with an observation deck that provided an amazing view of Lake Superior. Did you know that Lake Superior extends into Canada? While I’m sure I was taught that in elementary school, I didn’t remember it. It is a beautiful area…in fact the whole trip with Delores Topliff was amazing.
I’ll have more about my trip in my August newsletter. If you don’t get my newsletter it would be a good time to sign up for it in the box on the right. But back to the photo and verse…I thought the verse fit very well.
Now for Attempted Mountain Abduction by Jessica R. Patch. I’ve known Jessica since 2013, and for some reason, called her Robin from the get-go. Not that it’s her name, but… Here’s the cover and back copy:
My Take:
Fasten your seatbelts because this story will take you on a fast ride with twists and turns you won’t see coming. Well, you will if you pay close attention, but I got so engrossed in the story, I forgot to watch for the clues.
I started reading Attempted Mountain Abduction when I went to bed at nine, and it had me flipping pages until 3 a.m. so I could finish it. I.Could.Not.Put.It.Down! And I love second-chance romances! The characters, Wendy Dawson and Bridge Spencer, drew me in as they worked to rescue Molly, who was my favorite character ever! I love the way Patch captured her logical character. Being on the autism spectrum, she was so literal, but I loved the way she trusted Wendy and then came to trust Bridge. Patch did a great job of capturing her personality.
About the time I thought I had the villain figured out, Patch threw in a story twist that had me second-guessing my thoughts. This is the first book in the Elite Protectors series, and I can’t wait for the next one to come out.
You can purchase Attempted Mountain Abduction here.
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Now for the song for today. I’m still featuring Canadian singers and was somewhat surprised to discover that George Beverly Shea was Canadian! So here he is with my favorite hymn from him.
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Just finished Schooled by the MOUNTAIN MAN by Opal Nicks
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Oh, a new author to check out, Crystal!
It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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It is–in fact I’ve read it twice and I rarely do that, Diana.
I am not sure my reply went through. Loved the picture and verse. I have read a lot of love inspired suspense books that is how I have found some excellent authors like Jessica Patch Susan May Warren Irene Hannon Lynn Easton etc. Those and Christian Book Distributors are excellent sources for discovering authors.
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Amen, Sharon! I love that they are fast reads, too.
Great photo and verse, Pat. I’ve never been on the Canadian side of Lake Superior, but I have a lot of great memories from the Michigan side.
Jessica Patch and Robin Patchen. I confuse their first names often. Both are favorite authors of mine, and I also enjoyed “Attempted Mountain Abduction.”
“‘You won’t see danger coming…until it’s too late.’ Those words, shared by her mother moments before her death, had defined Jo Cattrel’s life for the last three years, since she’d fled Michigan.” This is the opening of “Perilous Tides” by Elizabeth Goddard. Buckle up. This is a definite page turner.
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Tim, I wonder sometimes if that’s why I call her Robin, although I hadn’t read anything by Robin Patchen at that time. But I had probably heard about her. I have Perilous Tides on Audible and will probably listen soon, like when company is coming and I have to clean the house…
Frigid Smoky Mountains and the picture of all that wonderful snow on Jessica’s book cover sure had me longing for winter. lol
Then your refreshing photo of Lake Superior. . .all I could think of was what a nice swim out to the middle of the lake in that cold, cold water.
Nothing like the words of an author to spark all kinds of thoughts. Thanks for taking us somewhere cooler, Pat.
I definitely will be reading Attempted Mountain Abduction! Once again, thanks for the riveting review.
I’m still reading the same book from last week, so won’t repeat it.
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Barbara, I stuck my toe into Lake Superior when we were in Duluth. It is definitely cold! But so beautiful. I’ll probably be posting photos for quite a while. lol
Yay you on the toe tip! Proud of you!
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It was COLD! Actually, the temps were 10° cooler there than anywhere else.
looks intriguing
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It is, BN! I read it twice.
Brent Carson preferred the dark. An Orphan’s Holiday Home by April Arrington.
Attempted Mountain Abduction sounds exciting, but I should expect nothing less from Jessica Patch.
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I know, Joannie! Jessica is such a good writer. And you’ve introduced me to another new author!
Wow, what a voice! And that choir! This was a treat, Pat.
Jessica R. Patch does have a way of taking hold of the reader and not letting go until the last page!
I am reading Hasty Corporeal Ink, a Christian poetry collection by Lisa Cooper. It’s based on Psalms. The first line: “The winds of midnight curl beneath the boughs.”
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Yes, George Beverly Shea had an amazing voice, even in his later years. That first line of poetry made me want to go out and get the book–most of the time I don’t like poetry, but this was different.
Sounds like such an amazing book it is going on my TBR list I love reading suspense books and Thank you for the amazing giveaway!
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I think you will not be able to put Jessica’s book down, Sarah!
This book by Jessica is on my TBR list.
Air Marshal Kristine Duncan leaned back in her seat, her eyes skimming over the sunrise outside the Airbus 319’s window.
Final Approach by Lynette Eason
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I have to get Final Approach asap, Gloria. I’ve been hearing so much about it, but I’be been so busy, I haven’t had time to do anything other than the task at hand. lol
Oh, my! I am reading this book now. I visited my sister in love in Florida, and she sent me home on the plane with this book!!!!
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Isn’t it great, Charlotte! If you’re like me and were reading on the plane your first reaction to landing was, “Not yet! I’m not through with the book!”
I am reading an ARC of Tracking Concealed Evidence by Dana Mentink.
I have read Attempted Mountain Abduction and you described it perfectly! I couldn’t put it down either.
Thank you for sharing George Beverly Shea’s How Great Thou Art. My momma had that album so listening to him sing it again was like a quick return to my childhood about 60 years ago and brought tears to my eyes, but what a happy memory!!
Have a great weekend!!
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I’m so glad I could bring back a good memory, Carolyn! My mother loved George Beverly Shea, too. I’ll have to read Dana’s book when it releases.
Another great author and book. I’ll have to find it! I love “How Great Thou Art”, I sang it at my mother’s funeral.
I’m currently reading” Justice Buried “. So hard to put down. Thsnks for sharing the book.
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Oh, Arlene, what a wonderful tribute to your mother! Hmmm…I wonder who wrote Justice Buried? lol I actually toured the Pink Palace from basement to attic for that book.
Beautiful photo, Pat! Very fitting scripture.
Wasn’t George Beverly Shea a wonderful singer!
“FBI Special Agent Jake Tucker ended the call on his cell phone and locked eyes with his squad supervisor, Craig Campbell. It’s tonight, he said.” Battered Justice by Linda J. White.
Blessed weekend everyone!
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Love that opening line, Mary G! And yes, George Beverly Shea was a fantastic singer.
currently reading Lost Hours by Susan Sleeman. love the picture and song!
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Oh, I want to read that book, Shelia! So many books, so little time! glad you enjoyed the picture and song.
I’m so glad you were brave enough to take that trip to MN, ND, and Canada. It was fun showing you around to even some of the more remote places AND black bears!
I’m rdg. an anthology for a book club discussion, Secrets between the Shelves, and enjoying it!
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I’m so glad I went with you, Delores! It was a great adventure. And I’m reading the same anthology. 🙂
Love the picture and verse. They are well-matched. By the way, Lake Michigan is the only one of the five Great Lakes that is not shared by the United States and Canada, according to what I saw on Google Maps.
I have enjoyed several other books by Jessica Patch, but I haven’t read this one. Maybe one of these days, I will get to it. I just can’t find enough reading time to read all the books I want to read.
I will start reading A Wager with the Matchmaker by Jody Hedlund tonight or tomorrow. It opens:
St. Louis, Missouri
June 1840
She had no work and no place to live. Again.
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I did not know that about the Great Lakes, Edward…well, maybe I did at one time but it was a long time ago. lol Jessica R. Patch is a great writer…I’ve read just about all her books. Jody Hedlund’s opening line is intriguing. Makes me was to run out and get it!
Jessica Patch is one of my go to authors. I’ll be looking for this one!
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Mine, too, Gail. She’s a great author.
Pat, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Enjoy your weekend.
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You, too, Caryl. It’s a good book.
Hi. Love How Great thou Art from an old Billy Graham crusade. I went to two of his meetings, one in the 60s and one in the 80s in Florida.
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I’ve been to two as well…one in the 50s where my dad got saved and then one in the early 2000’s in St. Louis when we took our youth group. It was amazing!
Beautiful photo!
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Thank you, Megan!