I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July! Mine was quiet…worked on getting my bedroom furniture painted…bathroom remodel should be finished in another week with photos to follow…and now for this week’s book:
Callum’s Compass is Sara L. Foust’s debut novel, and I can’t wait to read the follow-up, Camp Hope! Callum’s Compass is a great, page-turning romantic suspense novel. Here’s the back cover copy:
Kat Williams’s brother died in a gruesome accident in the mountains of East Tennessee. She blames herself.
Ryan Jenkins’s fiancée was murdered. He couldn’t protect her.
With the death of her brother, Kat believes she is unworthy of love from anyone—even God. When a good friend elicits a promise that she will stop living in the past, then leaves her clues to a real-life treasure hunt, Kat embarks on an adventure chock-full of danger. To find the treasure, Kat will have to survive wild animals—and even wilder men. Can she rely on Ryan, the handsome wildlife officer assigned to protect her … without falling in love?
Ryan swore off love when his fiancée was murdered, but feelings long buried rise to the surface around Kat. He volunteers to help with her treasure hunt, vowing to keep her safe. Together they venture deep into caves and tunnels … and even deeper into the depths of their unplumbed hearts.
My Take:
Callum’s Compass by Sara L. Faust is well-plotted and a page-turner. I quickly came to care about Kat Williams and Ryan Jenkins as they struggled with survivor’s guilt. Both felt responsible for their loved one’s death.
I really enjoyed the treasure hunt aspect of the story and was rooting for Kat when her family dismissed her interest in finding the treasure. Faust did a good job with the twist and turns of the story, keeping me up much too late! She did a great job of tying up all the loose ends. Callum’s Compass is more suspense than romance, but that’s the way I like my romantic suspense. You can purchase Callum’s Compass at Amazon.
Leave a comment and I’ll enter you in a drawing for a book from my library! Tell me if you prefer more romance or suspense in a romantic suspense.
The winner of June’s drawing is…gasp! Edward Arrington. Edward, Random.org must like you again. lol
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Comments 33
I prefer more suspense in the romantic suspense books that I read. Your books are perfect, just enough of both!
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Aww, thank you, Vickie! Thanks for stopping by.
I prefer more suspense. Thank you for the chance. Blessings
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Me, too, Lucy! Thanks for stopping by!
I prefer more suspense. Love your books!
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Thanks, Mary! I like more suspense, too. Thanks for dropping in.
I prefer more suspense. I dislike books that are romantic fluff with very little plot.
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Hi Christine, and I agree! Romance is hard for me to write…thanks for stopping by!
That’s what I enjoy, too, more suspense than romance. And I’m happy w/ you about your bathroom remodel!
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Hi Delores! Thank you about my remodel…it’s been a pain, but the end is in sight!
I’m not really picky but probably more suspense. I like to excercise my brain! Sorry I missed out on the book club and Callum.’s Compass. I’d like to read it eventually. I like treasure hunts, too. We used to make up scavenger hunts when we were at my grandparents for vacation.
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I’ve never done much scavenger hunting, Paula, but it sounds like fun! Thanks for stopping by.
I definitely like suspense more. I enjoy all mysteries.
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Mysteries are my favorite, Gloria! I like to try and solve it.
Yay! I like Random.org, too. Pat, I appreciate the review above and all the others that you share. This sounds like an interesting book. I agree with you that I like more suspense than romance in my books. That’s why I enjoy yours. God bless!
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Thanks, Edward! My stories usually happen over a very short period of time so it’s hard to work in the romance sometimes! Thanks for stopping by!
I prefer more suspense! Have a good weekend!
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Yes, Jackie, suspense seems to be the winner! thanks for stopping by.
Yes, I also prefer more suspense than romance in a romantic suspense. I also recently read Callum’s Compass and enjoyed it a lot.
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I really enjoyed Callum’s Compass, Kay. Sara is having a Facebook party later this month when Camp Hope releases. Stay tuned and I’ll give the exact date. Thanks for stopping by.
This book is now on my ‘to read’ list. I look forward to it! I definitely prefer suspense over romance!
I think I prefer a romantic suspense that has more suspense than romance.
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Me, too, Colleen! Sometimes the story happens so quickly that it’s hard to work in the romance. 😉
Maybe this sounds like a cop-out, but I like a good balance of both romance & suspense in my stories. I know certain tense situations in a suspense book take precedence over the romance and that’s okay too, but I certainly want to see some romance even if it’s the undeniable attraction you can feel through the pages! If that makes sense 🙂
I’m a hopeless romantic so I don’t think I’d care for straight suspense. I feel the romance can temper the danger and conflict and help lighten the mood a bit.
Congrats Edward on your book win! Happy reading to you. Thanks Patricia for another book recommendation, I’ve never heard of this book so I must check it out now. And yay on your bathrooms almost being finished, I bet they are gonna be beautiful!
P.S. I’m so excited I need to share my great news! I won a copy of your newest book Justice Betrayed on Relz Reviewz blog just recently….I can’t wait for it to appear in my mailbox!!!
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Great, Trixi! I hope you enjoy it!!
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Thanks, Tixi! The bathrooms are almost finished and photos should follow next Friday. 🙂 Next comes the cleanup. 😉
Definitely prefer suspense portion.
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Yes, Mindy! I agree. Thanks for stopping by.
A little more suspense is good. It keeps things interesting.
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I agree, Erika! Thanks for stopping by!
I prefer more suspense in a romantic suspense.
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Me, too, Caryl! Thanks for stopping by!