What I’m Reading Friday ~ Acceptable Risk by Lynette Eason is a fantastic book! Here’s the back cover copy, then my take on the book:
Sarah Denning is a military journalist with the Army in the Middle East when her convoy is attacked and she’s taken hostage. When former Army Ranger Gavin Black is asked by his old unit commander–Sarah’s imposing father–to plan an extremely risky rescue, he reluctantly agrees and successfully executes it.
Back in the US, Sarah is livid when she’s discharged on a false psychiatric evaluation and vows to return to the Army. Until she learns of her brother’s suicide. Unable to believe her brother would do such a thing, she puts her plans on hold and enlists Gavin to help her discover the truth. What they uncover may be the biggest story of Sarah’s career–if she can survive long enough to write it.
Strap in for another breakneck nail-biter from bestselling romantic suspense author Lynette Eason that will have you up turning pages long into the night.
My Take:
Acceptable Risk is the second book in the Danger Never Sleeps series. It grabbed me from the first page and didn’t let go until The End! This is Lynette Eason at her finest. Fast-paced and high stakes with danger on every corner for the strong, and likable characters who are fighting for their lives and the lives of others. Eason writes stories with strong men and women- men we want to marry and women we want to be like.
Sarah Denning caught my eye in the first book, Collateral Damage in a small part but memorable part. In Acceptable Risk, Sarah comforts the girls taken with her in the hostage situation even as she plans an escape. Of course, the man heading up the rescue is the last man she wants to see. Their attraction to each other is realistic as is the problem that keeps them apart. Both are brave and honorable and make hard choices as they battle the antagonists. If you enjoy page-turning thrillers, you’ll enjoy Acceptable Risk.
I’m giving away my copy of Acceptable Risk to one person who leaves a comment. In the story, Sarah is very angry at her dad because he wasn’t there when her mom died. She can’t forgive him. Why do you think it is important for her to forgive him?
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This is a book I hope to read soon. Great write up!
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It’s a very good story, Delores. Can’t wait for you to read it. Good to ‘see’ you.
She needs to forgive because unforgiveness is like drinking poison hoping the other person dies from the effects. In other words, it hurts you more and keeps you in the place of pain while the other person lives their life. I believe that’s why the Lord commands us to forgive. He knows if we don’t, we can never be truly free to enjoy His love and grace and healing.
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Jane, I so agree. I love the realistic way Lynette Eason wrote about forgiveness. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
If you don’t forgive, you could allow a root of bitterness to grow in your heart & it will eat away at your health
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Absolutely, MS Barb. Forgiveness is really for the one forgiving, I think. Thanks for dropping by.
I’d love to read Accepatble Risk. Forgiveness is so important because Sarah will be the one crippled by unforgiveness if she chooses not to forgive.
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I so agree, Suzanne! Good to ‘see’ you!
“Forgive us trespasses AS we forgive those who trespass against us.” We all need forgiveness. Not to forgive only hurts us.
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Yes, Joyce! Thanks so much for dropping by and commenting!
Pat, your review nailed it. I just finished “Acceptable Risk”, and found it riveting for all the reasons you gave. I’ve read all of Ms Eason’s suspense books, and I do think this is her best so far. I hope there are a hundred more she has yet to write!
There are few things that can eat at us as much as holding a grudge against someone close to us. You can either let it grind you until it destroys you, or forgive the person, and enjoy the renewed relationship. I think that is why God speaks so much of forgiveness. And, what could be more valuable than the forgiveness we have in Jesus.
Your photo and Scripture today is so inspiring. The green forest scene is especially welcome for we desert dwellers this time of year. At least God brought a good amount of rain to my corner of Tucson in the early evening last night.
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Thanks, Tim. I really enjoyed the book and agree she’s a great writer. And I’m glad you received rain! We’re in need of a little wet stuff ourselves. 🙂
Looking forward to reading Acceptable Risk!
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I think you’ll really enjoy it, Mary! So glad you stopped by.
Unforgiveness causes a bitter root to settle in our soul. I’mmsure we’ve all been there at some point. Forgiveness will allow you to move on and find a freedom that you would not expect.
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I’ve definitely been there, Perrianne! And had so much peace when I finally released the anger to God. I honestly don’t think we can forgive some things without God’s help. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.
This one sounds like a keeper! I would love to read it 🙂
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It is a keeper, Betti! I hate to give it up, but I do want to share it. 🙂 So glad you stopped by.
Acceptable Risk is very good and the premise of the “study” is somewhat scary, hopefully never happens to anyone. Forgiveness is most always more important for the forgiver than the forgiven. Don’t enter me, Pat, since I have read the book.
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I agree about the study, Gloria! That was so scary because it could easily happen! Thanks for adding your comment!
I know from experience that the hardest person to forgive is yourself. It is just as important to find it though. I had so much trouble forgiving myself that it was affecting my relationship with God until He showed me how I was actually putting myself above Him and was saying that I was saying His forgiveness wasn’t good enough. Thankfully He showed me even more of His Grace by helping me to finally accepting His full forgiveness and forgiving myself. I could actually feel His love as much as possible while still on this world.
I have almost all of Ms Eason’s books. Her books are favorites for rereading time after time. I have Collateral Damage, but not this 1 yet. My husband got laid off a few years ago and has had a hard time getting an actual full time job, just contract work with very few benefits so new books are a luxury. I am on Kindle Unlimited though so that is a real blessing.
I only have a few of your books in print but I am working at going through them on KU. Thanks for bringing some light in my life through your imagination to this old granny!
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Pearl, I so agree that the hardest person to forgive sometimes is ourselves. So true. And thank you for reading my books! What a blessing today. Have a great weekend.
The book sounds good. Danger and suspense. I like that it is part of a series. Thanks for the chance.
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Great suspense, Lynn! And Lynette writes great books. Thanks for dropping by.
This book was great. Whoever wins is in for a treat. Don’t enter me because I already have it! I will ready ANYTHING Lynette Eason writes! ( you too Pat!)
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Thank you, Paula! It’s quite an honor to be mention in the same sentence with Lynette! She is such a special person. Kind and giving and one would never know she writes such intense books. lol
I have been looking forward to reading this book since I finished the last one by Lynette Eason. I plan to get to it soon.
Living with unforgiveness usually does more damage to us than the other person. Sometimes they are oblivious to our feelings. Unforgiveness is much like cancer eating away at our insides while everyone else is moving on with life.
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So agree, Edward, about forgiveness. Unforgiveness will definitely eat away at you, but you know what? Forgiveness is hard sometimes. And sometimes we can’t do it without God’s help. But He’s good and always ready to help.
I agree that it’s hard to forgive. I often find it harder to seek forgiveness. Both require God’s help.
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Amen, Edward!
Thank you for thr chance to win! She needs to forgive her father because holding onto unforgiveness will only cause her pain and make her bitter. Forgiving someone doesn’t condone what they did, rather it releases their fate to God who will judge rightly.
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I agree, Megan. When you forgive, you’re not condoning another person’s actions, but releasing yourself from pain and bitterness. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
This book sounds intriguing ! She needs to forgive her dad because it will bring her so much peace in her life. It is better to forgive than to have to carry this all her life and become bitter and always be unhappy. Thank you for the chance for this awesome sounding book.
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Totally agree, Alicia! It’s amazing how much peace you get when you forgive someone. Thanks for stopping by.
It’s important for her to forgive him so that a root of bitterness doesn’t fester and grow and affect all relationships in her life.
Thank you for sharing.
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I so agree, Lucy. A root of bitterness will make a person miserable. I’ve known a couple of people trapped in bitterness and it even showed in their faces. Thanks for stopping by!
Just like you Patricia, Lynette never disappoints. Thanks for pointing out this new series. Our bookclub at Central will have to look into it. Have a good weekend writing.JLL
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Thanks, Jane! I’m busy writing a synopsis for 2 different books and trying to work on the current WIP…me thinks something ain’t gonna get done. lol
Forgiving benefits us more than the person we forgive. The Bible teaches us to forgive.
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Yes, Joan! I so agree. Thanks for dropping by.
Beautiful photo. She needs to forgive him to be able to move on because otherwise it’ll eat her up inside if she doesn’t and affect any other relationship she tries to have with other people. It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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I totally agree, Diana. And I love the way Lynette worked this out. It’s truly a great book! Thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful photo for the scripture! Forgiveness is one of the ways we close the door to the enemy. We are commanded to forgive. Only by His grace are we able to do so.
SHALOM and BLESSINGS!
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Caryl, thank you! I enjoy making the photo and scripture memes. And I love the way you put it about forgiveness being the way to close the door to the enemy. Thanks for stopping by!
I haven’t read this series at all, or much by Lynette if I’m honest. I’ve read a few of her older books when she wrote for for Love Inspired Suspense. I know I really need to play catch up 🙂
I love this scripture! Being rooted in Christ is so important for our Christian walk and knowing we can trust Him in everything. Forgiveness too is a very vital thing, it frees us from the prison of anger, hurt, and bitterness. It doesn’t mean that it was okay what the other person did to us, it’s a way for God to help us move on in our hearts and be set free and have a right relationship with Him. I know from experience what that freedom feels like because I had to forgive my own dad years ago. God used that to free me from some pretty deep hurts, and I was able to move on in my life be the kind of Godly woman He wanted to mold me into. It wasn’t easy, for sure, but I’m glad the Lord helped me to forgive when I didn’t have the strength to do it on my own (who does, right?).
Anyway, thanks for spotlighting Lynette’s book this week! I’ve heard a lot of great things about this series she has & really hope to read it sooner rather than later 🙂
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Trixi, I’ve had to forgive people that if it were up to me, I would not have. But God commands it and he helped me forgive. He’s also helped me to ask forgiveness from others, not something easy to do. Thanks for dropping by and joining in the discussion!