Storm Warning by Elizabeth Goddard is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’re the first lines: “Deja Vu. A premonition. Call it what you want, but Jo Cattrel had always had a feeling it would come to this.”
But first the photo and verse. I took it at the outlet mall in Old Branson. I’d walked probably a couple of miles and had picked up a salad for lunch to share with a friend. Once we’d eaten and my friend went after water, I stretched out on a bench briefly with my eyes closed. When I opened them, the tree was the first thing I saw with the blue sky as a backdrop. I don’t know how anyone can see the beauty of nature without knowing who God is.
Now for Storm Warning by Elizabeth Goddard. Here’s the cover and back copy:
Haunted by a half-forgotten past, former army photographer Remi Grant is working at an isolated storm-watching lodge on the rocky Washington coast when she receives a mysterious puzzle piece. The puzzle piece may be the catalyst to unlock a disturbing incident she struggles to remember–the event that sent her into hiding. But with heavy storms rolling in, she has to focus on the present, not get caught up in the past.
When a mysterious man at the lodge saves her life–twice–Remi becomes suspicious and confronts him. After a catastrophic event in his own life, former military pilot Hawk Beckett is trying to get some perspective at the suggestion of his former commanding officer. Faced with the fiercest storm to hit the coast in a decade, Remi and Hawk are forced into survival mode. But they’re not alone at the lodge.
Someone doesn’t want Remi to remember what happened–and they will stop at nothing to see her dead.
My Take:
Elizabeth Goddard knocked it out of the park again with this one! Her books always have me glued to the pages, trying to figure out just who the bad guy is. Hawk and Remi are great characters to root for and I’m happy that Jo gets her own book!
Elizabeth Goddard writes strong heroines who don’t wait for the hero to save them, but neither do they turn down help when it’s offered. And the romance in Storm Warning doesn’t get in the way of the story. I loved watching the two find their way to each other emotionally.
The Pacific Northwest is an amazing setting. I had no idea people went there to watch storms come in, and Goddard uses the threatening weather to double the suspense. Neither did I see some twists! Storm Warning is a book readers of romantic suspense won’t want to miss.
You can order Storm Warning here.
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I loved Storm Warning, it was a ten star, even though I can only go up to five! I’ll e your verse and your picture.
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I so agree, Phyllis!
Look forward to reading the book. Her books never disappoint.
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That is so true, Sharon! I look forward to the next one.
Elizabeth Goddard books are always good! Looking forward to reading this one. I absolutely love the picture. Such a picture of the beauty God created, even in stark winter!
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Elizabeth’s books always keep me reading until the end even if it’s 2 in the morning, Diane. 😀
I love the tree/sky picture and the verse. Storm Warning sounds like an exciting read!
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Thanks, Priscilla. The sky was absolutely beautiful that day. And I think you would enjoy Elizabeth’s book.
Storm Warning from excerpt looks like a best seller & fantastic read would love to read a physical copy of this book so I could review it. Love this author
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It is a fantastic read, Crystal!
Oh, I love your tree and clear sky photo, Pat. About 50 years ago (can’t possibly be that long!) I found a similar photo opportunity along the Potomac near the Jefferson memorial. It was spring and the cherry blossoms had just popped out. I got a close-up of the blossoms with the blue sky as background. The verse you picked to go with it is a great match.
I just read “Storm Warning” about a week ago. Your review nailed it! Ms Goddard never disappoints.
I just started reading “Scent of Peril” by Laura Scott which begins with “Jessica Sullivan frowned when she spied Logan Fletcher’s plane making a wide arc above the ranch.” The Sullivans have a K-9 SAR operation out of a family ranch near Cody, WY.
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I would love to see the cherry blossoms along the Potomac, Tim! And I must get another one of Laura’s books soon! I always enjoy her books.
I loved Storm Warning. Can’t wait for the next story with the brother.
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And Jo, Pam…I thought they would make a great couple for the next book. 😀
I love Liz Goddard’s books. I haven’t gotten this one yet. Your review makes me want to hurry and place my order. Lol
No clouds in that beautiful blue sky! Wow!
“When Cilla van dear Zee volunteered to aid the resistance by infiltrating then Dutch Nazis, she never imagined she’d be swept up in a mob set on attacking her friends.” This is the first line of Sarah Sundin’s Midnight on the Scottish Shore. . .and it’s another good one!!
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Oh, my goodness, Barbara! Midnight on the Scottish Shore sounds really good. And you’ll love Storm Warning.
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You’ve probably had a busy week, BN. 🙂
Lovely blue sky and a fun way to enjoy it on a bench. I always enjoy Elizabeth Goddard’s books and Storm Warning is on my list to read.
I am reading The Other Sister by Jessica Patch. The first line is “Then
Her eyes are vacant orbs that pierce my soul and chill my bones.”
Oh and thank you for the pen! That is so cool!
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The Other Sister is so good, Gloria! All twisty and everything…lol And I’ve sent your mailing info to Steve and he will get your pen right out!
Thanks again, Pat!
Wow! How blue is the sky! Beautiful photo Pat. I agree – how can anyone look at the beauty of God’s creation and deny His existence. Like Tim, I was fortunate enough to be in DC a number of years ago and due to an early spring the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Magnificent!
I love Elizabeth Goddard’s books and am looking forward to reading Storm Warning. Good review Pat.
I just finished The Truth We Seek by Lisa Harris – excellent!
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Y’all are making me green with envy…I’ve never been in DC in the spring! Maybe some day. Lisa Harris is a great author!
I really enjoyed Storm Warning. Elizabeth Goddard is a master in her genre!
That verse reminds me of the song that states God only allows the ocean to go so far.
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She is that, Gail. I had forgotten that Hillsong title, but you’re right. I’ll bet that’s where it came from. 🙂
My Redeemer Lives
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Yes!
I am currently reading an ARC of Missing in Texas by Virginia Vaughan.
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Virginia Vaughn in one of my favorite LIS authors, Carolyn!
I’m reading an ARC of Beneath a Turquoise Sky by Kiersti Giron. It’s quite good, set in the early 1900s, the female main character goes to teach at a school on an Indian Reservation.
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That sounds like a great book, Megan. I’ll look for it when it releases.
It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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Diana, it really is!
Yes, she never disappoints! I have it on hold at my local library. I am reading Guilty Until Innocent by Robert Whitlow. I have your new book on hold as well. Keep writing!
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Elizabeth really doesn’t disappoint! And I love Robert Whitlow. Thank you, Kimberly.
currently reading Take my hand by Kristen Parnell ! book sounds great!
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I haven’t read anything by Kristen Parnell–I’ll have to check her books out.
Another great photo, Pat. Excellent choice for the verse.
I enjoy Elizabeth Goddard’s books. I haven’t gotten my hands on this one yet, but I will be looking for it.
I am reading The Christmas Cottage by Davis Bunn. It’s his tenth or eleventh book set in Miramar, CA. The first line is:
Olivia needed two and a half days to drive from Los Angeles to Miramar. (For context, Miramar is a fictional town just a few hours up the coast from Los Angeles.)
Edward, when I saw the setting was Miramar, my first thought was the Marine Corp Air Station Miramar San Diego (formerly Naval Air Station, and home of the Top Gun school). When it was the NAS, the nickname was Fighter Town. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miramar%2C_San_Diego. When we lived in San Diego, my wife and I got to see the Blue Angels perform their famous air show when it toured there.
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Thanks, Edward. You will enjoy Storm Warning.And Davis Bunn is a really good author.
Always look forward to your Scripture & photo. I’m reading Deafly Secrets by Lisa Phillips.
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Thanks Lisa! I have Deadly Secrets on my TBR list.
Pat, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Storm Warning.
Enjoy your weekend!
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Hope you have a great weekend, too, Caryl!
Love Elizabeth Goddard’s book but haven’t read that one yet! I’m reading an older one DIRECTED VERDICT by Randy Singer.
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Hi Joan! I always enjoy Randy Singer’s books.
I read another of Goddard’s books and enjoyed the northwest stormy setting.
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She’s a great writer, Sally Jo. I always enjoy her books–they keep me reading ’til way in the night. lol