Something new today. You have an opportunity to be entered in a drawing here on my blog for Justice Betrayed AND a drawing over at the Suspense Sisters for a $10 gift card because I’m reviewing Called to Protect on both sites! So, here we go!
Last night I was up reading Called to Protect until 2 a.m.! And I really needed to get up early. But I just had to finish Lynette’s latest book. Suspense readers, this is one you do not want to miss! Here’s the back cover copy:
For the past year, Chloe St. John has been working as a K-9 cop with her German shepherd partner, Hank. After being dumped by her fiancé for another woman, Chloe has decided that Hank is just about the only male she likes. She’s over the whole romance thing and focuses her attention on doing her job. Because a serious case of human trafficking with connections to her missing cousin just landed in her lap.
When US Marshall Blake MacCallum’s daughter goes missing, he’s ordered to kill the judge he’s protecting and tell no one about his daughter’s disappearance or she will die. Blake races against the clock to rescue his daughter while Chloe and Hank are asked to be a part of the task force assembled to bring down the traffickers. Chloe finds herself attracted to the silent, suffering man, but thanks to her previous bad judgment, she wonders if she can trust him. And can Blake trust himself around this firecracker of a woman?
I had the opportunity to sit in on a workshop Lynette conducted back in September about plotting vs pansting, and we had a blast. Lynette pretty much writes by the seat of her pants. She plots out some of the details, but not all.
I am amazed at how she weaves the different threads through her story. In Called to Protect, Blake MacCallum is protecting a federal judge who is trying to get legislation passed to make jail sentences harder those convicted of human trafficking crimes and someone is trying to kill him.
Chloe St. John comes from a family of police officers and she can hold her own with anyone, especially when she has her K-9 partner. And Hank really comes in handy while dealing with human traffickers.
The stakes are always high in Lynette’s books, but when Blake’s daughter is kidnapped, and he receives a text ordering him to kill the judge or his daughter will die, the stakes jump sky high. Now you see why I had to stay up and finish the book.
Called to Protect is a fast-paced read with lots of twists and turns, so when you pick it up, make sure you fasten your seat belt!
Be sure to leave a comment on both sites: The Suspense Sisters for a gift card and here for a copy of Justice Betrayed. And while you’re over at the Suspense Sisters, check out our blog. We have a lot of neat interviews and even a recipe or two!
If you can’t wait until next Friday, you can pick up a copy of Called to Protect at Amazon or B&N or CBD.
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Can’t wait to read it!
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You’ll enjoy it, Mindy. It’s your kind of book! Thanks for stopping by.
I also enjoyed the seminar she taught and it is a great book–but I can’t stay up until 2 a.m. reading anything or I can’t function the net day. More power to you.
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Delores, I did manage to sleep until 7:30 after that instead of getting up at 5:30. And her seminar was so good. She’s a good speaker as well as writer. Thanks for stopping by.
Called to Protect sounds intriguing! I enjoy reading a book which includes a K-9 partner!
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Hi Diane! It is intriguing…and I’m trying to figure out how to make the dachshund in my WIP a K-9 dog. 😉
Any time one of the characters is a beloved canine, I think the book is automatically a winner!
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Hi Priscilla! Canines make great characters. And this book is truly a winner. Thanks for stopping by.
I have read this book and can recommend it, too. I love Lynette Eason’s books.
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Yes, it is a great read, Christine! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Called to Protect sounds really good!
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It absolutely is, Hannah. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I love the St.John family
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Sonnetta, I can’t believe I’ve just discovered the St. John family! I thought I’d read all of Lynette’s books, but somehow I missed the earlier St. John book! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Thank you for sharing. Sounds so good. Have a blessed weekend.
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Thanks, Lucy! I plan to take the cemetery tour our City Cemetery is having. There will be people dressed like the city founders and a few of others on it. Thanks for stopping by.
I love reading your books as well as Lynette Eason’s!
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Thank you, Dee! that is quite a compliment!! Thanks for stopping by.
Lynette’s books always keeps me on the edge of my seat & up all night. So, this one is a must read. Thank you, Patricia.
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Yes, Lisa, this one definitely is a must read! Thanks for stopping by.
Love the books!
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Me, too, Sandra. Lynette is an awesome writer. Thanks for stopping by.
I love Lynette Eason’s books because of her strong female characters and her unending suspense! Good review!
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Yes, Lynette creates great strong female characters. And the suspense…wow! I read her books for craft as well as pure entertainment.
This definitely sounds like my kind of book… minus staying up half the night to read it. Thanks for the terrific review!
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Just start earlier than I did, Perrianne! You won’t be sorry. lol. Thanks for commenting.
I loved Called to Protect! And I’m eagerly awaiting Lynette’s next book in the series!
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Me, too, Elizabeth! Thanks for commenting!
This sounds amazing – and might I add that I’ve never read one of Lynette’s books that I didn’t love?! She’s such a great writer. I would have loved to sit in on that session! Thanks for the review!
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It was a great session, Regina. She and Carrie Stuart Parks were so much fun batting the plotting vs pansting back and forth. Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you!!
Wow!! So many comments! Thanks for stopping by, y’all and thank you Pat for this fabulous post. That workshop was so much fun! Glad it made some sense! LOL!
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It was a blast, Lynette! And thanks for stopping by.
Looks like an exciting read!
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It is, Karen. Thanks for dropping by.
I’m so excited when a new suspense story comes out. Can’t wait to read it!
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I’m looking forward to Lynette’s next book, Tammy! Thanks for stopping by.
Recently had a Lynette Eason book-binge-read week. Called to Protect lead off. What a potent read! A great way to put face and flesh on the human-trafficking issue. And I appreciate the look into lawmen’s heartaches when the evil they battle takes a family member and they hit the utter discouragement of deadends, yet must continue the fight to save someone else’s loved one.
Thank you Lynette!
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Absolutely was in awe with the way Lynette portrayed the human trafficking aspect, Kimberly. Thanks for stopping by.
Read (actually listened) and both my husband and I enjoyed it. Love Lynette Eason and YOUR books too!
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Aww, thanks so much KJ! I haven’t tried audio books yet, but my next trip…thanks for stopping by.
Love yur books ! Can’t wait to read the new one.
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Thanks, Mary. It will be out in April! Thanks for stopping by.
Love her books and YOURS as well! Have a good weekend!
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Thanks, Jackie. You have a good weekend, too.
I really love Lynette Eason ‘s books and this one sounds like one I am going to love.
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Me, too, Stella and you will enjoy it. Thanks for dropping in.
Hey Pat, once again you have chosen a book that I have already read and enjoyed. I agree with you about tightening the seat belt before reading it. Lynette is on my list of favorite authors. I have been on her street team since 2015 and enjoyed every book she has written. Here’s an interesting tidbit I gleaned from a newspaper article a few days ago about drug-sniffing dogs. The local sheriff stated that they no longer have the dogs enter vehicles to help sniff out the drugs because the criminals have started rubbing fentanyl into the carpet or leaving open containers. If the dog takes a deep sniff, it can inhale enough that it will kill the dog. They are having to follow different procedures and take more precautions to protect themselves and their dogs. I’m looking forward to both yours and Lynette’s next books.
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That’s just sick, Edward. But then drug dealers are a sick lot! Thanks for stopping by. If you leave a comment on The Suspense Sisters, you’ll be entered in a drawing for a gift card…
Sounds awesome. I love a book that I can’t put down.
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You definitely won’t be able to put this one down, Jan!
both books sound great!
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Thanks, Sheila! And so glad you stopped by.
Sounds like a great book! I’ve yet to read one of Lynette Eason’s book that I don’t like though. She’s one of my favorites.
You mentioned “pansting.” I believe the correct word is pantsing. I had to google it. It’s not on Merriam-Webster.com. 🙂
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I’m sure that’s correct, Jeanna. I’ll have to go back in and change it. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
This books sounds so good. I love books with lots of twists and turns! Thanks for the chance to win.
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This one certainly has lots of twists and turns, Faith! Thanks for stopping by.
I can’t wait to read more Lynette Eason books! I’ve only read one of her series, but it was so good. Thank you for the giveaway for your book!
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You don’t want to miss this one, Colleen! Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve always liked Lynette Eason books! Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Would love to win a print book!
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Lual, this is a great book! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. You’re entered!
Great! Looking forward to it! Love CF print books from such wonderful authors! krautter12ATbresnanDOTnet
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So glad you love our books, Lual! Thanks for stopping by.
I love your books and loved Called to Protect
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Thanks, Janet! And thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
When I start this book, I’ll need a block of time, so I can read w/out interruptions! This sounds intriguing!
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Absolutely, MS Barb. I really believe a bomb could have gone off beside me and I wouldn’t have heard it. You’ll see what I mean next Tuesday on my Mystery Question blog! 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
Maybe this will be another Lifetime movie like Her Stolen Past!
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I hope so, Shannon. That would be great!! I really enjoyed that movie. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for your great review and another chance to win Lynette’s book.
Blessings!
Connie
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
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Thanks! I enjoy reading and writing reviews, Connie. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment.
I just realized that I might win your book and that would be wonderful also!
Thanks for your great review and another chance to win Lynette’s book.
Blessings!
Connie
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Sounds like a must read! Thank you for sharing and the giveaway opportunity.
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It is a great read, Melanie! Thanks for dropping by.
Sounds like a great book! I enjoy both your books and Lynette Eason’s.
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Thank you, Linda! It’s always a treat to hear someone likes my books! And Lynette’s. Thanks for stopping by.
sounds interesting
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It is interesting! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Called to Protect sounds great! Thank you
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Linda, it is great! Thanks for dropping by and commenting.
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Called to Protect is a great read, Linda! Thanks for commenting!
Either of the names Patricia Bradley or Lynette Eason means a great read!
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Thanks so much, Joan! That’s sweet of you to say so. 🙂
Simply wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
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Yes, it is, Robin! Thanks for stopping by!
Love a great suspense! Fall, coffee and a book I can’t put down!!
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Sounds good to me, too, Gail! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Lynette Eason’s books are a MUST read! Pat, thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
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They sure are, Caryl! Thanks for stopping by.
I have a copy of Justice Betrayed already on my shelf already , as well as Called to Protect (which I haven’t read yet). Wanted to say thanks for your review, Lynette is one of those must-read suspense authors!
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She is that, Trixi! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much!!!
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Loved reviewing your book on my blog and reading all your fans’ comments! Not off to post it on Goodreads!
I got the copy I read from the library. I loved this book and the series!
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It’s a great book, Rebecca. I must get the other books in the series! Thanks for stopping by.
There will not be enough time to read all the books so the really good ones have to go to the top of the stack. Looking forward and preferring print/
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Hi Dot and welcome to my blog! You are so right that there won’t be enough time to read all the good books! Thanks for stopping by.